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Year 10 History - Annabel Eshuys and Matilda Graham
During Term 1, the Year 10 History classes have been focusing on WWII, and recently began the topic of the Holocaust. Prior to this, we studied some of the causes of the war and Nazi Propaganda. On Friday 28 March, both History classes visited the Melbourne Holocaust Museum.
Initially, we were shown a presentation on what the Holocaust was and how it was carried out. After the presentation, we split into groups to tour some of the exhibits and see artifacts that had been recovered after the war. These artefacts included a uniform from one of the concentration camps, toothbrushes, and more. After seeing the artefacts, we had the opportunity to hear from Prof. Gilah Leder, a Jewish woman from the Netherlands, who survived the Holocaust. For her safety, her parents sent her away to a family who would hide her identity when she was only one year old. Getting to hear from someone who survived the Holocaust alongside the entire visit was a big eye-opener to the experiences and events that people had to go through, as well as a testament to their courage.
