The Beyond Srebrenica National Schools Competition is now open for secondary-aged pupils in Scotland. The deadline for entries for 2025 is April 25th. Age categories There are two age categories: For pupils in age groups for S1-3 (BGE) For pupils in age groups for S4-6 (Senior Phase) Competition Theme and Entries This year, the competition…
Scotland first: School pupils learn about the Bosnian genocide through powerful theatre
Schools in Scotland will be the first to take part in a new theatre in education programme about the Bosnian genocide this week (w/c 18 Sept). ‘Inseparable: Lessons from a nation divided’ is a powerful piece set in the modern day, which explores adult themes of war crimes and violence through the eyes of three…
Case study: Helping Scottish children learn lessons from Srebrenica
The comprehensive set of lesson plans can be used across the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence and provide students with the vocabulary to understand it and condemn genocide. Pupils learn that the seeds of prejudice are rooted in everyday language, as they explore key terms such as prejudice, stereotype and persecution in a range of activities….
Free education pack helps Scottish children learn lessons from Srebrenica
his year marked the 20th anniversary of the genocide – the worst crime on European soil since the Second World War, which saw more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys systematically murdered because of who they were. The UK charity Remembering Srebrenica has created a comprehensive set of lesson plans that teachers can use…
