Clydebank High School awarded UNICEF Rights Respecting School
Published 21 May 2026
Young people at Clydebank High School are celebrating after receiving the Silver Award for being a Rights Respecting school.
The Rights Respecting status is awarded for commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school.
The award also recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) at the heart of planning, policies and practice.
The school was praised for promoting the four key areas of impact for children at a Rights Respecting school - wellbeing, participation, relationships and self-esteem. This resulted in healthier, happier young people who feel safe and empowered; have improved relationships and are active and involved in school life and the wider community.
The school was also commended for embedding children’s rights in learning and teaching, with pupils exploring UNCRC articles through lessons, discussions and during assemblies.
This included the development of class and school charters, helping pupils to link their rights with their responsibilities and promoting a shared understanding of both respect and fairness.
The learning empowered young people, offering meaningful opportunities to express their views and influence aspects of school life.
The school promotes an inclusive, rights-based ethos, where diversity is valued and all pupils are supported to access their education.
Through this work, pupils at Clydebank High School are more confident in understanding their rights and the rights of others and are developing the skills to contribute positively to their school and wider community.
Councillor Michelle McGinty, Convener of Education, said: “I am delighted that the Clydebank High School community has been recognised for their hard work by receiving this Silver Award. I would like to thank everyone involved for their commitment which is testament to the dedicated teachers, support staff and families who encourage our young people to lead wholesome and fulfilling lives both within and outwith school.”
Councillor John Millar, Vice Convener of Education, said: “Well done to everyone involved in achieving the Silver Award which recognises the school’s commitment to embedding respect and fairness throughout the school. I look forward to hearing about the progress of the school in their work on achieving Gold status.”
Jacqui Lynam, Clydebank High School Head Teacher, said: “This is a great achievement and I am very proud of everyone at the school for their hard work and effort that has led to us being given this prestigious award. It is clear the teachers, support staff, pupils and their parents and carers are extremely committed to the education, health and wellbeing of all our young people and I want to thank them for their help in supporting the school to receive the Silver Award.”