From the College

14th July 2021

Sir Nicholas Winton Day 2021

When I opened the College 7 years ago, I wanted us to have a tradition of our own which we could celebrate in our first year and every year thereafter. We were honoured when Sir Nicholas Winton agreed to us naming one of our buildings after him. It was then that I had the idea that we could celebrate the work that he did at the start of World War 2 and keep the memory of his work going. The Winton family agreed to us holding an annual Sir Nicholas Winton Day.

Over the years, survivors of the Holocaust have visited the College and told pour pupils about their experiences of being rescued by Sir Nicholas. We have also had survivors from Auschwitz visit us to tell their story. This year, we were unable to invite anyone in, but pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 attended workshops on the Holocaust and the role of Sir Nicholas Winton in rescuing so many Jewish children from nazi-occupied Europe.

The links below are well worth a watch. One tells the story of Sir Nicholas. The other is a heart-warming story of how many Albanians risked their lives to shelter Jewish people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKkgO06bAZk&t=74s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17WKgTOE9Xg

One thing that Sir Nicholas said, and something by which we should all live is 'if it isn't impossible, there must be a way to do it'. This is a message we try to give our pupils at the College. The second message of the day is a simple one, 'Be kind'.

Walter Boyle Founding Head Master