Y9/10 Hopes & Horrors, Horrible Histories & Modern History

Holocaust Museum Visit

Students in The Hopes and Horrors, Horrible Histories and Modern History subjects have engaged in learning about the Holocaust, whether it was examining how Hitler used language to promote horror and violence against the Jewish population in Europe or the main events of the Holocaust such as Kristallnacht or 'The Final Solution'. They visited the Holocaust Museum on Thursday 3 November and share their thoughts below.

From visiting the Holocaust Museum and listening to Paul's stories - I now have a significantly greater knowledge of the Holocaust and how it affected society. These experiences also made me more aware of the perils of prejudice, discrimination, antisemitism, and dehumanisation. It also made me personally reflect critically on the cultural and personal influences and incentives that influence people's behaviour and decision-making. 

Niamh K (Year 9)

On Thursday November 3, the Horrible History, Hopes and Horrors of Humanity, and VCE History classes visited the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. We were lucky to have access to some of the incredible artifacts that the survivors brought back with them, and we analysed them to develop a deeper understanding of what they went through. The Horrible Histories class was able to take some photos of the primary sources to help us with our PBL that we are completing at the moment. We were lucky enough to listen to the amazing stories of one of the Holocaust survivors Paul Grinwald. During this time, we were given the opportunity to ask Paul Grinwald about his time during the war and escape from Viche France. We were given an abundance of rare opportunities that allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of what they have been through, and the methods used to analyse a primary source. This was an amazing experience, and we are all grateful for the opportunity to go.

Sienna E and Fionn M (Year 10)

One story I remember when he started to tear up was when he spoke about getting to see his sisters again in Australia. His sisters didn't recognise him at first and then they realised it was their younger brother that they hadn't seen since the start of the war, he said that was the happiest day of his life and he will never forget it. Overall, Joe's story helped me to understand what the time was like during the holocaust and helped me understand just how brave those people were, like Joe, to survive with the odds against them.

 Matt M (Year 10)

Mr Chris Ardi

Teacher