Holocaust Education at the Imperial War Museum

05 Nov

Year 9 historians took part in a Diversity Day, organised by the NAZ Legacy at the Imperial War Museum. The aim was to widen their understanding of the Holocaust, and to reflect upon the personal stories of individuals and families affected. The visit included an educational workshop with two other schools. It was led by a Holocaust specialist who shared stories and artefacts to help students to prepare for their visit to the Holocaust gallery. Eastbrook historians did an outstanding job of engaging with the workshop; contributing to discussion and putting their hands up to ask and answer questions. The NAZ staff and IWM staff commented upon how brilliant our students were. They were incredibly reflective and respectful, and considering the sensitive nature of the history being shared, did a superb job to approach it with real thought and maturity.

Eastbrook School is an Ofsted rated Good, all-through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is part of the Barking Abbey family. Founded in 1933, Eastbrook has a well-established history of serving the local community, with many generations of families attending as students and even joining as staff. The primary school opened in 2016 and is growing in size year on year. The secondary school transferred into new, state of the art buildings in 2017, benefiting from purpose-built specialist learning environments with industry level resources and outstanding access to green outdoor spaces.

Eastbrook is a thriving and growing community school, welcoming students from a broad range of backgrounds, culturally, economically and in terms of need.

Eastbrook School: PROUD TO BE