Cranbourne School hosts Holocaust memorial
The solemn ceremony, now in its 12th year, was led by the school’s Year 9-12 student leaders.
Courage to Care Victoria was honoured to again support Alkira Secondary College’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, held this year on the significant date of May 8 – marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the end of World War II in Europe.
Located in Cranbourne, Alkira Secondary College is a diverse and inclusive school community with more than 2000 students from about 50 cultural backgrounds.
The solemn ceremony, now in its 12th year, was led by the school’s Year 9-12 student leaders, with the audience comprising Year 9-10 students. The event continues to grow in prominence, serving as a powerful educational opportunity and reminder of the importance of remembering the atrocities of the Holocaust.
This year’s ceremony also welcomed guests from McKinnon Secondary College, Mount Scopus Memorial College, and Heritage College – the latter of which is set to hold its own Holocaust Remembrance event, inspired by Alkira’s longstanding tradition.
The initiative began more than a decade ago thanks to the dedication of two teachers, Kristine Wolfe and Nicole Scott, who were inspired to start the ceremony after participating in the Gandel Holocaust Studies Program for Australian Educators at Yad Vashem in Israel. Their vision has evolved into a respected and moving annual event.
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