TESTIMONIALS

Since its inception teachers attending the Exhibition with students have been asked to complete a Questionnaire asking for comments about the different aspects of the Program. Recently students have also been asked to complete a similar form.

Relevant remarks from a selection of these are included below.

TEACHERS

HOW HELPFUL WAS THE RESOURCE MATERIAL?
“The resource material as excellent in terms of student learning. The video could have been a little longer to elaborate on how Hitler came to power and the different types of soldiers – e.g. S.S., S.A. … M.B.
“This has been extremely helpful. The video is to be complimented on its production. It’s very powerful.” L.A.
“Very helpful.” P.D.
“The stories of the Righteous are excellent> I knew a number but some of the lesser known acts of courage. The Koori action in 1938 was sensational.” B.O.
“Excellent. I would have loved more time for viewing the Exhibition.” M.G.
“Very helpful. Students liked the photographs and seemed to enjoy the video – some of the language in the video was difficult.” C.R.
“Excellent, child friendly and easily understood.” D.Q.
“Very good – well presented and narrated.” M.B.
“Great variety for different learners. Video – essential, revised background. Personal Story – human to human relationship. Static – self paced learning. Circles – fabulous conversations.”
“Very good – made the stories personal and were very informative in an easy to understand format.” M.L.
“Very moving and informative. Good combination of technologies.” L.W.
“A context for our students and the links to the contemporary world – very valuable.” T.M.
“Very helpful especially the way the students were moved through different mediums.” K.M.

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DOES THE EXHIBITION HAVE ANY RELEVANCE TO YOUR CURRENT SYLLABUS?
“Yes – in relation to English/History. We study texts that involve the plight of the Jewish Nation. M.B.
“Yes – it is relevant to many levels of the curriculum.” L.A.
“Directly to Humanities. Indirectly to overall school philosophy of caring and understanding others needs.” J.H.
“I teach numeracy but some of the ideas could be used in general knowledge and life skills plus as a basis for writing tasks. I may well use some material for working numerically from text.” L.C.
“Equality and Difference Unit in Society & Culture.” D.Q.
“Unfortunately I teach P.E. but I am sure this would be very relevant to the knowledge of history, but also for the role of Citizenship one of the teaching requirements of the present curriculum.” I.C.
“Tolerance – looking at differences etc. and learning to tolerate others.” M.B.
“We do not study the War in Europe in Year 10 SOSE. However, we modified our program to take advantage of the exhibition. Our aim is to have the students challenge their own behaviour especially with their attitude towards bullying.” L.T.
“Some insights relevant to any consideration of humanity, rights, values, courage (after Burke), the power of one.” T.M.

SURVIVOR’S TESTIMONY
“Huge impact – “Living History” – an incredible experience. Extremely valuable & memorable.” B.P. Mildura Sec. College
“Excellent – had students’ attention. Couldn’t believe the stories.” G.S. Merbein Sec. College
“Extremely touchuing. To be able to relate to being a similar age as the students are today.” M.J. Robinvale Sec. College
“riveting – a very attentive group.” S.M. Robinvale Sec. College

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
“Got kids to speak out. Great to have enough facilitators to have small groups.” S.M. Robinvale Sec. College
“Listened and participated well.” N.M. Murrayville Community College
“Good to talk and ask questions , revisit speaker’s story.” G.S. Merbein Sec. College

STUDENTS

MAIN MESSAGES
“Stick up for the underdog.”
“Don’t just stand there & not do anything. HELP, however you can.” Year 10
“To always speak up against mistreatment or prejudice of others.” Year 12
“That there are people that risked their lives to save people they didn’t know.” Year 10
“Not to be so judgmental and to accept all people.” Year 10
“You can make a difference.” Year 9/10
“That everyone is the same.” Year 9
“Don’t be a bystander. Don’t judge people without knowing them first.”
“Don’t judge peole from what they look like.”

Trapped
Artist - Johannah Donald - Year 8 student Orbost Secondary College

                Click here for a picture story by a Year 9 student

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