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Pupils join civic and faith leaders to mark Holocaust Memorial Day in Swansea

The annual commemoration honours the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust and in genocides around the world. This year marks 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz‑Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex.

Students from Bishop Vaughan, YG Penllergaer, YG Penyrheol, YGG Bryntawe, Christchurch Primary, Blaenymaes Primary, Penyrheol Comprehensive, Olchfa and YG Tan‑y‑Lan took part, alongside learners from Gower College Swansea.

Pupils from Penyrheol Comprehensive School taking part in Swansea’s Holocaust Memorial Day event.

They were joined by Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart, the Lord Mayor of Swansea Cheryl Philpott, the Lord Lieutenant of West Glamorgan Louise Fleet, and representatives from Swansea’s multi‑faith communities.

Norma Glass MBE, a leading figure in Swansea’s Jewish community, closed the ceremony.

The Lord Mayor of Swansea, Cllr Cheryl Philpott, with Canon Phillip Gwynn at the Guildhall ceremony.
(Image: Swansea Council)Khushbu Agrawal, Rocio Cifuentes, Norma Glass MBE, Lord Lieutenant Louise Fleet and Shaz Abedean at the Swansea.com stadium event.
(Image: Swansea Council)

Cllr Stewart said the day remained a vital moment of reflection:

“January 27 marks the day in 1945 when Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp in Poland, was liberated and the remaining prisoners set free.

“Holocaust Memorial Day has become an occasion of remembrance for all those who have suffered and died due to acts of genocide.

“Today’s theme about bridging generations is about ensuring that we continue to remember, commemorate and commit to preventing genocide for the good of our children and their children.

“As those with direct experience of surviving the reality of genocide pass on, it’s our duty not to forget.

“It is through events such as today and the very moving and thought‑provoking contributions from our schools that we challenge ourselves to stand up against such tyranny.”

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Swansea kids encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school

The Sustrans ‘Big Walk and Wheel’ event takes place between 25 March and 4 April and aims to build pupils’ confidence, resilience and life-long healthy habits.

Among the schools taking part is Penyrheol Primary who say that active travel is part of everyday school life.

The school say that by the time children leave nursery, they can confidently ride a balance bike, mastering essential skills like stopping, gliding, and manoeuvring around obstacles.

By the end of reception, every pupil can ride a two-wheeled bike, demonstrating the school’s dedication to ensuring children develop essential cycling skills from an early age.

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Headteacher Alison Williams said: “Learning to ride a bike is more than just a skill—it builds resilience, independence, and confidence that children carry with them into many other areas of their lives and learning.

“The school’s efforts are supported by an enthusiastic parent community, many of whom enjoy walking or cycling to school with their children. One parent remarked it’s a great to keep your steps up while supporting your child’s active journey to school.

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“There are also great ideas for future plans to promote daily active travel building on the outstanding support from Sustrans.

“This year’s Big Wheel Active Travel Event will feature a range of exciting activities, including the Bling Your Bike/Scooter/Boots which is a fun and creative event encouraging pupils to decorate their bikes and scooters to celebrate the benefits of active travel in a colourful and engaging way. 

“Pupils and staff will also be meeting early on the local community green area to travel to school together with the school well-being dog Gracie.”

Andrew Stevens, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “It’s wonderful to see so many schools in Swansea taking part in the Sustrans event and learning about the benefits of keeping active and healthy.

“In Swansea we have over 120km of great cycle and walking routes and we are working to develop even more.” 

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(Lead image: Swansea Council)

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