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Holocaust Memorial Day is an important opportunity for schools to reflect on the impact of prejudice, discrimination and hatred. Marked each year on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the day encourages pupils to learn from the past and consider how we can create a more inclusive future.

The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, Bridging Generations, highlights the importance of engaging young people in remembrance and ensuring that the lessons of history continue beyond those who experienced it first-hand. To support this, we have worked with our Mash Partner, YIVO, to create a set of age-appropriate Purple Mash resources for Years 5 and 6, linked to their online exhibition “Beba Epstein: The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Girl”.

Looking for fun and meaningful Year 6 projects after SATs? Explore engaging end-of-term ideas to keep pupils learning and making memories.

Discover engaging transition activities for students with Purple Mash and Dot Com Digital. Prepare your class for the new school year with creative projects and resources tailored for KS1, KS2, and secondary school transitions, including a free Year 6 Transition Pack.

This resource explores how the life of Anne Frank can be used to support pupils as they prepare to move to secondary school.