Our VSS director, Dr Paula Cowan has reviewed the recent docu-film, Out of the Darkeness, and shares her thoughts in this review – complete with links. Out of the Darkness review
June 17, 2021
by Catriona Oates
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Category Archives: Holocaust Education
April 27, 2021
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision Schools Scotland partner Holocaust Educational Trust release CPD Teacher Training Dates
The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) is partnered with Vision Schools Scotland and offers bespoke CPD training to teachers taking part in this programme. Participation in HET’s online training programme is free of charge. To sign up to one or more of … Continue reading
March 31, 2021
by Jane Caffrey
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CLPL Opportunities – VSS Shared Practice Events- 28th April 2021 & 16th June 2021
The Vision Schools Scotland Shared Practice events are currently planned as online events on Windows Teams on 28th April and 16th June 2021. These events are for teachers who have expressed an interest in their school becoming a Vision School … Continue reading
March 23, 2021
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision School and UWS launches pioneering new Holocaust educational resource
A pioneering new educational resource has been created by Vision Schools Scotland, at the University of the West of Scotland to support teaching secondary school pupils about the Holocaust. Launched on 16th March 2021, the new online resource tells the … Continue reading
February 1, 2021
by Jane Caffrey
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VISION SCHOOLS SCOTLAND – Expressions of Interest 2021
Expressions of Interest for 2021 have now CLOSED Schools which want to apply for Vision Schools Scotland accreditation are required to express their interest in this before submitting their application. Expressions of interest should be emailed to VisionSchools@uws.ac.uk FAO Jane Caffrey. Vision … Continue reading
January 27, 2021
by Jane Caffrey
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UCU Scotland Holocaust Memorial meeting Thursday 28th January 2021 at 13:00
UCU Scotland is holding a Holocaust Memorial meeting this Thursday at 1:00pm. Speakers include Henry Maitles (University of west of Scotland) and Marion Hersh (Glasgow University). Details below. All welcome. Henry Maitles, co- author of “Teaching the Holocaust” discusses the … Continue reading
January 21, 2021
by Jane Caffrey
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Holocaust Memorial Day – we must never forget Aushchwitz – Professor Henry Maitles
As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January 2021, Professor Henry Maitles has written a blog post explaining why we must never forget the horrors of the Holocaust. Read it here: BLOG: Holocaust Memorial Day – we must never … Continue reading
December 18, 2020
by Jane Caffrey
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EDEK : An Outstanding Music Video about a Holocaust Survivor
J-TV has been given a special privilege in being able to broadcast this remarkable short video about a Holocaust survivor and the non-Jew that hid her – Edek. An 86 year old Holocaust Survivor named Janine and a young American … Continue reading
October 28, 2020
by Jane Caffrey
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Coming Soon – Marianne Grant Teaching Resource Teaching pack for Secondary Schools
Vision Schools will soon launch the Marianne Grant Resource teaching pack for Secondary schools, along with a digital film and Teacher manual. More updates to follow.
October 21, 2020
by Jane Caffrey
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HOW TO BECOME A VISION SCHOOL – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2021
Expressions of Interest for 2021 have now opened Schools which want to apply for Vision Schools Scotland accreditation are required to express their interest in this before submitting their application. Expressions of interest should be emailed to VisionSchools@uws.ac.uk FAO Jane Caffrey. Vision … Continue reading
