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 … Continue reading
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 … 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
February 20, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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The head of a Holocaust educational programme in Scotland defends the work going on in schools. Read the latest article in The Jewish Chronicle by Dr Paula Cowan, February 19th 2023. https://www.thejc.com/family-and-education/all/dont-blame-campus-antisemitism-on-a-failure-of-holocaust-education-3cJS0egswYS2B59KOVEy0g
February 1, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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The 2022 Vision Schools Scotland’s Award Ceremony with take 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 … Continue reading
January 24, 2023
by Jane Caffrey
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TUESDAY 24 JANUARY: HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY EVENT (ONLINE)On 24 January, Stand Up To Racism is holding a national online event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, reflecting on the lessons of this horrific moment in history, commemorating the millions who died, and … Continue reading
October 5, 2022
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision Schools! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get 50% off class sets of After the War, By Tom Palmer! Tom will be working with Vision Schools Scotland to deliver a CPD session later this year! https://holocausteducation.org.uk/lessons/open-access/lesson-materials-to-support-after-the-war-a/ Summer 1945. The … Continue reading
April 11, 2022
by Jane Caffrey
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The organisation set up by UWS to promote excellence in teaching the Holocaust in schools has been awarded £50,000 to continue this vital work and promote the National Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London, which will be completed in … Continue reading
March 31, 2022
by Jane Caffrey
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27th April 2022 from 16:00. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vision-schools-scotland-shared-practice-drop-in-event-27th-april-2022-tickets-296895892607 This event is for teachers who have expressed an interest in their school becoming a Vision School and teachers in schools that are applying for the Level 1 Award this year. The event aims … Continue reading
March 31, 2022
by Jane Caffrey
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A reminder that applications are due to be submitted between 11th April – 16th May 2022. We recommend that you begin to collate evidence to support your schools’ submission of each of the five criteria. We also suggest that you: … Continue reading
