Lessons from Auschwitz Program February 2024
On Thursday 29th February 2024 three of our Year 12 Historians Beatrix, Oleksandrina and Mariella flew from Gatwick to Krakow to visit the notorious Second World War concentration camp in German occupied Poland. They were part of group of 200 students being introduced to site and what we can learn from it under the guidance of the Holocaust Education Trust who run the Lessons from Auschwitz Project. This page documents their experience for Tallis students a wider audience to consider.
This educational and commemorative project offers post-16 students the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and consider its relevance for today. Through the bespoke interactive online platform, two online seminars and a one-day visit to Poland, participants join others from across the country as they embark on an educational journey in which they:
The Holocaust was the systematic murder of 6 million Jewish men, women and children and other groups deemed others by the Nazis and their collaborators – it was an episode which changed the shape of Europe, and the world, forever. During the Project, participants:
This short film produced by Mr Field records some of the reflections of our students in the weeks following the Project, followed by some pictures the students took and some links that they recommend you might want to pursue should you wish to investigate further.
This educational and commemorative project offers post-16 students the opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and consider its relevance for today. Through the bespoke interactive online platform, two online seminars and a one-day visit to Poland, participants join others from across the country as they embark on an educational journey in which they:
- Learn about the history of the Holocaust and the role of camps such as Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Consider the individuals whose lives were affected by the Holocaust
- Reflect on the relevance of the Holocaust today and share their learning with others
The Holocaust was the systematic murder of 6 million Jewish men, women and children and other groups deemed others by the Nazis and their collaborators – it was an episode which changed the shape of Europe, and the world, forever. During the Project, participants:
- Explore this challenging history by taking part in interactive, online seminars, led by experts in the history of the Holocaust
- Hear directly from Holocaust survivors, who share their personal experiences, including an online, live survivor testimony and Q&A
- Experience the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum through a one-day visit to Poland
This short film produced by Mr Field records some of the reflections of our students in the weeks following the Project, followed by some pictures the students took and some links that they recommend you might want to pursue should you wish to investigate further.
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