This is an educational programme that immerses young people in learning about the Holocaust and reflecting on its lasting relevance in today’s world.

Through a series of seminars and a one-day visit to Poland, our students joined peers from across the country to explore the history of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance, tolerance, and standing up against prejudice in all its forms.

The project provides participants with the opportunity to visit sites of historical significance, including the former concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, and to hear the powerful testimony of Holocaust survivors.

Reflections on the Visit

Mr Phillips (Teacher of History)

“Visiting Auschwitz with our students was one of the most profound and meaningful experiences of my teaching career. Walking through the grounds and seeing the remnants of the camp brought history to life in a way that no textbook ever could. It was deeply moving to witness the students’ thoughtful silence as they absorbed the enormity of what had happened there.

The trip not only deepened their knowledge of the Holocaust, helping them towards their History A-Level, but also encouraged them to think more carefully about the deep-rooted issues of anti-Semitism that still exist in the world today.”

Jack Sharp (A-Level History Student)

“Visiting Auschwitz was an enlightening and eye-opening experience that gave me a whole new outlook and perspective on the Holocaust. Throughout the visit, we heard a range of accounts and stories from victims and survivors, which helped to humanise the events we usually only read about.

We spent several hours at both Auschwitz I and Birkenau, gaining a real sense of the scale of the Holocaust and the harsh, unforgiving conditions victims were forced to endure. I felt that this trip was a huge privilege — it was informative and impactful to witness what truly took place, and it has enriched my personal understanding.”

Zack Stuart (A-Level History Student)

“Going to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a very eye-opening experience. Seeing the Book of Names that stretched across a whole room, the piles of hair, glasses, pots and pans, and the photographs of malnourished children with shaved heads — all of it created a harrowing atmosphere that left a lasting impression.

The faces of those who had been captured, their identities stripped away, their expressions filled with loss and despair, gave me a different perspective on life. It is a unique feeling that can only truly be understood by experiencing it for yourself.”