December 12, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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JOINT VISION SCHOOLS SCOTLAND /HET EVENT IN ABERDEEN – October 2024 This event at St Machar Academy was attended by more than 300 students, and 30 teachers attended the Career Long Professional Learning Event that followed. Guest speaker Holocaust survivor, … Continue reading
July 11, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision Schools Scotland, in partnership with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) held its first international conference on teaching and learning about the Holocaust at the SEC, Glasgow on Sunday 23 June 2024. Lord Eric Pickles, United Kingdom Special Envoy … Continue reading
May 1, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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Teacher Conference on Teaching and Learning About the Holocaust A partnership between Vision Schools Scotland and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, this teacher conference will be held at SEC, Glasgow on Sunday 23rd June. Key speakers are Dr. Robert Williams, Executive Director, … Continue reading
January 9, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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On Sunday 21 January 2024, The Holocaust Educational Trust will host a Scottish Teacher Study Seminar (10:00-16:30 – in-person – the Melting Pot, 15 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8DL – Edinburgh City Centre) Our Scottish Teacher Study Seminar will explore … Continue reading
December 4, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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HMD 2024 GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVITY ORGANISERS IN LIGHT OF THE CONFLICT IN ISRAEL AND GAZA 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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
November 14, 2022
by Jane Caffrey
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The Jewish population has been a well-integrated part of Scottish society for centuries, but their story is not well known. This programme tells their story through a series of intimate, contemporary portraits. A fascinating insight into the Jewish community in … Continue reading
