December 4, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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HMDT are providing guidance and support to those who may be feeling nervous or unsure about organising HMD events in the light of recent worldwide events. Please see the link below for further guidance.
Fragility of Freedom is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2024.
November 16, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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As an organisation that focuses on teaching and learning about the Holocaust and Citizenship, Vision Schools Scotland is committed to supporting teachers at this unprecedented time.
Recommended Sources
Message on the Israel-Hamas conflict from the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb and the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, Robert Halfon.
Partnerships for Jewish Schools (PAJES) provides advice for teachers working in non- Jewish schools as well as teachers working in Jewish schools.
Solutions not Sides a critical approach to education on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict.
Recommended Websites
Christian Action Against Antisemitism
The Community Security Trust for information on antisemitism in the UK
The Council for Christians and Jews an interfaith organisation that challenges prejudice and persecution.
Tell Mama for information on anti-Muslim hate in the UK
October 10, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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Dumfries High School were recently awarded their Vision Schools Scotland Level 1 Award. As part of the award celebration, Lead Teacher, Miss Smithard meticulously organised a Second Generation Survivor event in the school on Thursday 5th October 2023.
Over 300 guests were welcomed to hear first hand, Holocaust survivors Henry and Ingrid Wuga’s daughters; Hilary Hodsman and Gillian Field, tell their parents story to an audience of S3, Higher History pupils, S5 RME pupils from a neighbouring High School, councillors, MSP’s, members of the public and friends of the school.
Vision Schools Scotland were delighted to help facilitate this amazing event and in partnership with Holocaust Educational Trust continue to promote excellence in Holocaust Education.
Find out more about Vision Schools Scotland at Vision Schools Scotland | UWS
Left to Right front row: Miss Lizzie Smithard, Mrs Gillian Field (Henry & Ingrid Wuga’s daughter) S6 Dumfries HS pupils, Mrs Hilary Hodsman (Henry & Ingrid Wuga’s daughter)
Left to Right back row: Elyssa Ramage Vision Schools Scotland, Dr Andrew Killen, Vision Schools, S6 Dumfries HS Pupil, Dr Catriona Oates, Vision Schools Scotland, Mr Philip Cubbon, Head Teacher Dumfries HS, Jane Caffrey; Vision Schools Scotland and Prof Henry Maitles Vision Schools Scotland
June 20, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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Citizenship & Holocaust Education Level 11 Module Leaflet P2
Vision Schools Scotland are offering subsidies to teachers on the UWS Level 11 Module, Citizenship and Holocaust Education which runs from late August-December 2023. This learning module gives teachers the opportunity to enhance their professional practice in, and understanding of, a wide range of relevant themes in Citizenship and Holocaust Education.
You can apply for a grant of the module fee if you:
June 1, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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The Holocaust Educational Trust will be hosting a Lessons from Auschwitz CLPL workshop for teachers across Scotland. The workshop will be available as an online event taking place over two evenings, or as an in-person event taking place at the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre in Glasgow.
Dates and more information can be found here https://www.het.org.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/1203-lfa-clpl-scotland and below.
Online: Tuesday 20 (16:30-18:30) and Wednesday 21 June (16:30-18:30)
In-person – Glasgow: Sunday 25 June (09:45-16:30)
Programme overview
The aim of the workshop is to explore how schools can engage in teaching about the Holocaust through the Scottish curriculum. By integrating teaching about the Holocaust holistically across our primary and secondary schools we can ensure that all pupils have the skills to examine a defining moment in human history which raises fundamental questions about human identity, behaviour and ethics. By broadening our approach across schools, we also ensure that S5/6 students taking part in the Trust’s Lessons from Auschwitz Project have the prior knowledge to engage in advanced learning, and that teachers feel confident to support these students.
The Holocaust Educational Trust works in partnership with the School of Education at the University of the West of Scotland on the Vision Schools Scotland (VSS) programme which seeks to promote embedded, holistic teaching of the Holocaust across the curriculum. Through work with the VSS project, the Trust has provided CLPL opportunities to Scottish teachers including walking tours of Glasgow exploring the history of Scottish-Jewry and the many connections between the city and the Holocaust.
This workshop will introduce teachers to organisations working across Scotland to encourage consideration of how teaching resources, travelling exhibitions, site visits and walking tours can enhance our students learning, and support the Next Steps work of students taking part in the Trust’s Lessons from Auschwitz Project.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome registrations of interest from teachers and trainees of all subject areas, currently in post or training across Scotland. We welcome participation from more than one teacher from each school. Participants are required to be available for the whole of the in-person seminar, or both online sessions.
How much does it cost? The course is free to attend.
How to Apply Register your interest here
We do hope you will be able to join these CLPL sessions.
April 4, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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Read the latest article from Henry Maitles is Emeritus Professor of Education, University of the West of Scotland in the The Herald
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23422633.agenda-must-always-heed-lessons-warsaw-uprising/
March 27, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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THIS coming April 19 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the most significant events of the Second World War. On that date in 1943 – following mass defiance of the occupying Nazi forces among the 50,000 Jews who were still living in the Warsaw Ghetto – Jewish fighters launched the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. Read more of the article here:
https://www.thenational.scot/news/23412659.remembering-warsaw-uprising-80th-anniversary-nears/
March 22, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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A new promotional film for The Holocaust – a resource for primary and secondary schools, is based on the testimony of Ernest Levy has been released, please watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnDM0twB5u8
The second edition of the resource will be available free on the General Teaching Council of Scotland’s website for GTCS registered teachers.
The film will also be shown at the Association of Jewish Refugees conference in London in April.
February 23, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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February 21, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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The 2022 Vision Schools Scotland’s Award Ceremony took place on Thursday 9th February, 1.00pm – 2.30pm at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, hosted by Jackie Baillie MSP and Jackson Carlaw MSP.
Vision Schools Scotland in partnership with the Holocaust Educational Trust were delighted to celebrate the achievement of schools in Holocaust Education. Awards were distributed to eleven schools that have demonstrated sustainability, commitment and good practice in teaching and learning about the Holocaust.
Our congratulations to Brannock High, Eastwood High, Johnstone High, Kirkcaldy High, Leith Academy and Marr College, McLaren High, St Ninian’s High (East Renfrewshire) on receiving their Level 1 Vision Schools Awards at our recent awards event. Congratulations also to Bishopbriggs Academy for successfully renewing its Level 2 Vision Schools Scotland accreditation and to Calderwood Lodge Primary and St Columba’s High for successfully renewing their Level 1 accreditation.
You can watch a the ceremony here: https://youtu.be/qGLJeHchMmg
Further articles appeared in the media, you can read them here:
https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/people/holocaust-education-award-for-kirkcaldy-high-school-4025833
and the UWS Website:
https://www.barrheadnews.com/news/23361236.east-renfrewshire-youngsters-shine-spotlight-holocaust/
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