The Education Minister has today confirmed his support for the
restoration of a Programme that gives local students the
opportunity to learn more about the holocaust.
Lessons from Auschwitz is an educational and commemorative
programme open to 16-18 year old students.
Participants are given the opportunity to develop their
historical understanding of the Holocaust and consider its
relevance today.
said:
“This is an important programme for Northern Ireland,
both in terms of education and good relations so I am keen to see
a restoration of the Programme so it is available to students
here, and therefore I am delighted to confirm my commitment to
its resumption.
“It provides important opportunities for students to
learn, first-hand, lessons from our collective history and apply
them to their current context. The Holocaust Educational Trust
has provided an important educational programme for students here
for a number of years.”
As part of the project, young people hear directly from a
Holocaust survivor, join a one-day visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau
and share what they have learned with their schools and
communities, ensuring that the lessons of the past are
remembered.
Concluding the Minister said: “While I appreciate that
detailed funding arrangements will need to be finalised, a
resumption of Lessons from Auschwitz Programme provides an
important historical perspective for how we live today. I would
encourage schools and pupils to take up the chance to take part
in the Programme if the opportunity arises.”
Information about the Programme can be found at Holocaust
Educational Trust : www.het.org.uk/lessons-from-auschwitz-programme
