Vision Schools Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

December 12, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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Holocaust Survivor Janine Webber BEM speaks to pupils and teachers in Aberdeen

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

November 6, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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Study Citizenship & Holocaust Education Module in January 2025! 

Vision Schools would like to extend an opportunity for you to Study Citizenship & Holocaust Education Module in January 2025! For Schools applying for their Level 1 application, this module relates to Criteria 5 of your application! The school identifies Continued Professional … Continue reading

July 11, 2024
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision Schools Scotland hosts first conference on teaching and learning about the Holocaust

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

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

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

April 1, 2020
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision Schools Scotland – Response to nationally evolving Covid-19 situation

RESPONSE TO COVID 19 SCHOOL SUBMISSIONS Our thanks to those schools who have submitted their applications for 2020.  In response to teacher requests, we have extended our deadline and are continuing to do our very best to accommodate schools at … Continue reading

January 29, 2020
by Jane Caffrey
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Vision Schools Scotland – Holocaust Memorial Day Events – Scottish Parliament 27th & 28th January 2020

It’s been a busy few days for #VisionSchools #HMD2020 We attended the National Holocaust Memorial Event for Scotland at the Scottish Parliament on 27th January 2020.  The theme of  Stand Together explores how genocidal regimes throughout history have deliberately fractured societies by marginalising certain … Continue reading

January 29, 2020
by Jane Caffrey
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Holocaust Memorial Day – Stand Up to Racism Event – Glasgow 28th January 2020

Stand Up to Racism Holocaust Memorial Day events took place in Glasgow on Tuesday evening with with Danielle Bett from the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, Mohamed Asif from the Scottish Afghan Society and Henry Maitles, UWS professor and author … Continue reading

November 20, 2018
by Catriona Oates
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Calling all Vision Schools teachers…and anyone else interested in Citizenship and Holocaust Education….

You might have already seen our exciting news about our new blended Masters’ level professional learning for teachers and any other interested educators, developing your professional knowledge of teaching citizenship and HE in schools….. the closing date for applications is fast approaching! If … Continue reading

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