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Bridging Generations: LRC and history faculty honour Holocaust Memorial Day

 

 

On 27th January, the school community came together as the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and the History Faculty led a series of poignant activities to observe Holocaust Memorial Day. This year’s theme, "Bridging Generations," focused on the vital importance of passing the torch of remembrance to the youth of today, ensuring that the stories of the past continue to shape a more compassionate future.

The corridors of the school were transformed into spaces of reflection, with evocative displays stretching along the LRC corridor and within the Main Reception. These installations provided pupils and visitors with a deep dive into historical records and personal testimonies, grounding the global event in a local, educational context.

To further engage the pupil body, the LRC curated a specialist collection of recommended reading. From survivor memoirs to historical novels, these books offer a gateway for pupils to explore themes of resilience and human rights. Alongside these resources, many pupils took part in a themed competition, demonstrating their creative and thoughtful responses to the "Bridging Generations" message. We are proud to announce the winners of the competition:

Design Category

1st Place: Orla (Year 7)
2nd Place: Ella (Year 7)
3rd Place: Ariella (Year 7)

Sculpture Category

1st Place: Anay (Year 7)
2nd Place: Maryam (Year 7)
Joint 3rd Place: Freya (Year 8) and Madeeha (Year 7)

This collaboration between the History Faculty and the LRC serves as a powerful reminder that while the events of the Holocaust belong to history, the lessons learned remain an active responsibility for every generation that follows.

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