CALDERVALE High fell silent to pay its respects to the victims of the Holocaust.
Everyone at the Airdrie school was in a solemn, poignant mood as they took part in events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Pupils from the school’s first and second-year BOOKies group gathered to lead the tributes to the millions of people who tragically lost their lives in the Holocaust and other genocides.
Second-year youngster Keira Marshall lit a memorial candle on behalf of the literary lovers and the group then listened intently to a comprehensive talk by social subjects teacher Miss Thomson.
Mrs MacDonald later introduced the fitting theme for this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day – “Stand Together” – with a short film from the Holocaust Memorial Day website.
Pupils were also able to study a display of materials based on the Holocaust.
A moment of silence was then observed, during which the BOOKies members were able to reflect on what they had heard throughout the day.
A Caldervale High spokesperson said: “Every pupil in the school also had the opportunity to attend a Holocaust Memorial Day assembly.
“They all took the opportunity to reflect on the tragic loss of every victim of the Holocaust and other genocides across the globe.
“This is always a poignant day in the school’s calendar and we wish to thank the BOOKies group, and the staff who assisted them, for doing such a fine job in paying their respects.”
