Holocaust Memorial Celebration

Monday 27 January 2025
It was a huge honour for S6C students to be invited to join the Holocaust Memorial Celebrations at The Guildhall Salisbury. Underpinning all the work that the Holocaust Memorial Day supports is the central idea that valuing differences, celebrating community, and reducing alienation for any and all people is the cornerstone of a future without Genocide. There is not year in which world events aren’t difficult, but this year in particular there is so much conflict and fear that the event was designed with a view to not singling out any one cultural group but celebrating them all to create an event firmly focused on a future for Salisbury that celebrates all its residents and their experiences and cultures.

This was a valuable experience for students to not only participate in such an important event within the Salisbury community but also to develop their understanding of the Holocaust, genocides and the long term impact of these events within our own communities. Students had the opportunity to hear from other participants and sign a book of condolence as well as developing their public speaking and presentation skills.

We are immensely proud of our students’ contribution to the day and their presentations, shown below, demonstrate how well they have understood the importance and complexities of the subject and how they each have a unique perspective to share.