1. S5 / S6: Holocaust Remembrance Week
Credit: Some images and information from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust used with permission.

2. Why do we remember?

4. The Nazis also persecuted and murdered people from a range of different groups, including Roma and Sinti people (‘gypsies’), homosexuals, people with disabilities, black people, Jehovah’s Witnesses and political opponents.

7. Have we learned anything?
Task: Can we see any of these stages in the UK & Europe today?

8. Have we learned anything
Have we learned anything? Can we see any of these stages in the UK today?
Some of these stages are sadly quite easy to detect in our culture, media and politics today:
Classification (linked to stereotyping)
Dehumanisation (making those classified groups seem ‘other’)
Polarisation (spreading propaganda and hate messages)
Persecution/Discrimination (treating someone / a group badly on purpose because of their ‘classification’)
Denial (refusing to acknowledge something happened, or is happening)

9. In 2016 there were 31,000 applications for asylum
In 2016 there were 31,000 applications for asylum. 21,000 of these were turned down in 2017.
(It is a long process, so up to date numbers are difficult)

11. Shay Logan has said he has experienced racism in football and doesn’t think it will ever be stopped.

13. Words Have Power – Use Them Wisely
Think about the words and images our media and politicians have used in the examples.
Do these words help anyone in any way?
Do they solve the problems faced by the victims of war, or racism, or poverty, or discrimination?
What do they achieve?
They are a tool for control and power:
Cause unrest
Cause hatred and fear
Cause self-doubt
Prevent support
NOW: Think about those ‘politically incorrect’ words you might use casually without even thinking about the consequences…
Once it’s said and once it’s done you can’t take it back.
Your words and your actions have real power.
You can affect someone’s life for the good or the bad.
You can affect not just individuals but groups.
Your words and actions are shaping our society of tomorrow.
“Sorry” isn’t good enough – try not to need to be sorry.

14. TASK: How can you use your words for good?
Think Individually: Are there words you will stop using? Are there any actions you can take to stop hate speech?
In Pairs: Use the remaining time to jot down suggestions for how we can (as a school) promote positive speech and reduce the way we keep negative messages spreading. (Poster slogans, assembly ideas, groups, lessons?)