Vision Schools Scotland

Holocaust Survivor Janine Webber BEM speaks to pupils and teachers in Aberdeen

More than 300 students attended St Machar High School to learn about the Holocaust. Guest speaker Janine Webber spoke to students from six Aberdeen schools. This unique learning opportunity was followed by a Career Long Professional Learning event that was attended by 30 teachers.

This was organised by Vision Schools Scotland in partnership with The Holocaust Educational Trust.

2024 Vision Schools Scotland Awards

Congratulations to students and teachers from the eleven schools who received a 2024 Vision Schools Scotland Award. Awards were distributed by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Ms Jenny Gilruth, at the annual event at the Scottish Parliament.

Our thanks to hosts Jackson Carlaw and Jackie Baillie MSPs, guest speaker Lord Mann, His Majesty’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism, and the Rt Honourable Ken Macintosh, former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament whose contributions made this event a success.

Watch the full awards ceremony here.

2024 School Film: The Journey to Becoming a Vision School

TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST

Vision Schools Scotland aims to promote excellence in Holocaust teaching by:

Identifying and rewarding schools that embed Holocaust education in their schools
Creating opportunities for teachers to share good practice of school based Holocaust education
Promoting and presenting in person and online Continued Professional Learning in Holocaust education to teachers, helping them develop confidence and proficiency in Holocaust teaching