Behind the scenes with students from the Rice-Nagle school in Doneraile with our cameraman Patrick and Fiona, the programme manager
Rights as students
As students you spend a large portion of your life in the school environment.
YouthConnect and the ISSU believe it is hugely important that you know what rights you have and we are dedicated to informing you of those rights both at school and at work.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child provides for some of your basic rights. These rights should always be observed, whether you are at work or in school.
You have the right to...
- Form your own opinion and express your views freely on all matters affecting you
- Freedom of expression and the right to seek and receive information in all forms
- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
- Freedom of association and assembly
Why not get involved in your school student council? Visit the Irish Second-level Students' Union to see what can happen when you get involved in these issues and what changes you can make.