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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pupils design candleholder for Holocaust survivor
Students have designed a candleholder in memory of a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to education. Frank Bright, who was spared the gas chambers in the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz as a teenager, worked regularly with Northgate High School in Ipswich until his death in 2023. The candleholder will be part of a national exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the end of World War Two. Macey, 14, who was one of the pupils involved in the project, said: "It just shows you how much history [Frank] held, even as a single individual person." Northgate High School is regular participant of the annual Dora Love Prize, a holocaust education programme. As part of the programme students develop a creative project that links to what they have learnt about the holocaust, which they present at a showcase event in June. The title for this year's prize was: "Time to stand up against a renewed wave of hate and exclusion." Year 9 pupils from the school designed a candleholder that commemorated the story of Mr Bright and his classmates, which has been chosen by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust as part of its 80 Candles tour. Mr Bright used his 1942 class photo as a teaching tool, researching what happened to each of the children pictured alongside him. In one of the many educational videos he participated in, Mr Bright explained his motivation to teach children about the holocaust. "Well since I had the means and the energy to do, I felt I ought to bring them back into memory. "Otherwise, like all the rest, they disappeared in oblivion," he said. Speaking at the event at Northgate High School to unveil the candleholder, Liz Harsant, the chair of Suffolk County Council, said: "I was born during the war and I remember very well Auschwitz and the horrible things that we had to witness. "I married into a Jewish family, so I am much aware of the hatred that goes on, discrimination is still here and we don't seem to be able to get rid of it. "I think more people should come to see this exhibition and to learn from how the students' articulated it." Adam Nickels, the head of outreach at the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, said: "We love the fact that the holocaust survivor who inspired their candleholder, Frank Bright, used to visit the school and whom the pupils wished to commemorate for his contribution to their understanding of the holocaust. "The carvings in the oak are beautifully created with messages of hope and commitment while commemorating Frank, his family and school friends." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Holocaust prize founder warns of rising hatred Communities remember millions killed in Holocaust Holocaust and Auschwitz survivor dies aged 94 The Dora Love Prize Northgate High School Holocaust Memorial Day Trust
BBC News
08-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Ipswich students design candleholder for late holocaust survivor
Students have designed a candleholder in memory of a Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to Bright, who was spared the gas chambers in the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz as a teenager, worked regularly with Northgate High School in Ipswich until his death in candleholder will be part of a national exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the end of World War 14, who was one of the pupils involved in the project, said: "It just shows you how much history [Frank] held, even as a single individual person." Northgate High School is regular participant of the annual Dora Love Prize, a holocaust education part of the programme students develop a creative project that links to what they have learnt about the holocaust, which they present at a showcase event in title for this year's prize was: "Time to stand up against a renewed wave of hate and exclusion."Year 9 pupils from the school designed a candleholder that commemorated the story of Mr Bright and his classmates, which has been chosen by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust as part of its 80 Candles tour. Mr Bright used his 1942 class photo as a teaching tool, researching what happened to each of the children pictured alongside one of the many educational videos he participated in, Mr Bright explained his motivation to teach children about the holocaust. "Well since I had the means and the energy to do, I felt I ought to bring them back into memory. "Otherwise, like all the rest, they disappeared in oblivion," he said. Speaking at the event at Northgate High School to unveil the candleholder, Liz Harsant, the chair of Suffolk County Council, said: "I was born during the war and I remember very well Auschwitz and the horrible things that we had to witness. "I married into a Jewish family, so I am much aware of the hatred that goes on, discrimination is still here and we don't seem to be able to get rid of it. "I think more people should come to see this exhibition and to learn from how the students' articulated it."Adam Nickels, the head of outreach at the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, said: "We love the fact that the holocaust survivor who inspired their candleholder, Frank Bright, used to visit the school and whom the pupils wished to commemorate for his contribution to their understanding of the holocaust. "The carvings in the oak are beautifully created with messages of hope and commitment while commemorating Frank, his family and school friends." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Northgate High School student found with firearm on campus, prompting immediate response
The Brief A Northgate High School student was found with a firearm on campus, leading to a swift response from school administrators and law enforcement. The student allegedly showed the firearm to another student in a locker room earlier in the day, but this was reported later in the afternoon. An unrelated Code Red alert was issued during dismissal, causing confusion, but it was confirmed to be unrelated to the firearm incident. COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - A Northgate High School student was found with a firearm on campus Monday afternoon. That prompted an immediate response from school administrators and law enforcement, officials confirmed. What we know According to a letter sent home to parents and guardians from Northgate High School Principal Dr. Ashley Wilkes, school administrators received a report at around 3 p.m. that a student may have had a firearm on campus earlier in the day. The school's administration and a Coweta County Sheriff's Office school resource officer quickly located the student and removed him/her from contact with others without incident. A handgun was later found in the student's vehicle in the student parking lot. According to the information provided to Northgate staff and school resource officers, the student had allegedly shown the firearm to another student inside a school locker room earlier that day. However, this was not reported until later in the afternoon. What they're saying Shortly after the student was removed from the area, an unrelated Code Red alert was issued on campus at 3:34 p.m. during dismissal, causing confusion. "This alert was an inadvertent Code Red alert made through our school's Centegix system, and was not related to the student in possession of the firearm or the investigation of that matter," Dr. Wilkes wrote in a message to parents. "Please remind your students to notify the administration at any time when they are concerned about their safety or the safety of others," she said. "It is our goal to always be proactive when the safety of students is concerned and to be transparent with our parents and stakeholders if an incident occurs." What we don't know The name and age of the student have not been released. The type of gun was not disclosed. What we don't know The incident remains under investigation, and "appropriate legal consequences will follow," the school said. The Source The details in this article were provided by a letter sent home by Northgate High School Principal Dr. Ashley Wilkes, which was obtained by FOX 5.
Telegraph
14-03-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Council spends £30k removing ‘noisy' speed bump amid £45m deficit
A cash-strapped council has spent £30,000 to remove a 'noisy' speed bump that cost £4,000 to install last year. Norfolk County Council built the speed bump and a zebra crossing in the town of Dereham to make the area safer for pedestrians, including pupils at nearby Northgate High School. But residents complained that heavy lorries would make a loud rattling noise when they drove over the raised portion of road, prompting the council to remove it less than a year later. The Tory-controlled town hall was forced to make sweeping cuts and tax rises to plug a £44.7m budget shortfall for the 2025-26 financial year. Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, has previously warned that the authority could go bust unless the Government helps with its growing financial pressures. She said the authority was experiencing 'the toughest financial challenges the council has ever faced'. The council has confirmed council tax will rise by 4.99pc in the April 2025-26 tax year – the maximum amount local authorities can raise the levy without a referendum.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Council spends £30k removing ‘noisy' speed bump amid £45m deficit
A cash-strapped council has spent £30,000 to remove a 'noisy' speed bump that cost £4,000 to install last year. Norfolk County Council built the speed bump and a zebra crossing in the town of Dereham to make the area safer for pedestrians, including pupils at nearby Northgate High School. But residents complained that heavy lorries would make a loud rattling noise when they drove over the raised portion of road, prompting the council to remove it less than a year later. The Tory-controlled town hall was forced to make sweeping cuts and tax rises to plug a £44.7m budget shortfall for the 2025-26 financial year. Kay Mason Billig, leader of Norfolk County Council, has previously warned that the authority could go bust unless the Government helps with its growing financial pressures. She said the authority was experiencing 'the toughest financial challenges the council has ever faced'. The council has confirmed council tax will rise by 4.99pc in the April 2025-26 tax year – the maximum amount local authorities can raise the levy without a referendum. The project to install the speed bump and zebra crossing on Quebec Road in Dereham cost the authority £216,343, with the speed bump itself costing £4,400 to build. The council has not removed the zebra crossing. Harry Clarke, a Dereham town councillor, said the project had been a 'farce', and pointed out that £30,000 is the same amount the local council is considering taking away from Dereham Meeting Point, a charity that offers day-care for disabled people and over-55s. He added: 'It's a mixture of waste and incompetence and lack of communication. It's not rocket science to install a speed bump. 'There's an unfortunate parallel with the charity which is under threat from having £30,000 withdrawn. Residents will draw their own conclusions.' Norfolk County Council is struggling to balance the books due to rising demand for adult social care and children's services. In December, the local authority said it would switch off 1,000 street lights in a bid to save cash. Powering street lights costs the council around £4m per year, and the proposal would save an estimated £200,000 per year. In February, the Government agreed to provide Exceptional Financial Support (EFS) to 30 councils in England for the 2025-26 financial year. Norfolk County Council was not among them. A spokesman for Norfolk County Council said: 'The new zebra crossing and wider improvements carried out as part of this project have improved road safety in the area and we will continue to monitor the performance of the new crossing facility and traffic speeds at this location. 'It was necessary to remove the raised element of the zebra crossing due to the increased noise disturbance caused to neighbouring properties. 'We fully understand local feelings on wider council decisions but must stress that government funding for highway improvements cannot be used to support other frontline services.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
