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Session 5: witness

On film, poet Emtithal Mahmoud asks students to ‘bear witness’ to her experiences of genocide in Darfur.

Burn 5: witness

Session 4: change

Students learn that everyone has a role to play in upholding human rights – in their school, community and world.

Burn 4: change

Session 10: words that burn

Students are challenged to Make A Difference in a Minute by standing up for human rights through poetry.

Burn 10: make a difference

Session 6: dignity

Students are inspired to write a poem from the perspective of someone who has experienced hate crime.

Burn 6: dignity

Session 3: freedom

Students read poetry written in response to injustice and explore how language can be used to make a courageous stand.

Burn 3: freedom

Session 2: being me

Students explore questions about identity and collaborate to tell their own stories.

Burn 2: being me

Session 1: being heard

Students explore the right to freedom of expression and create similes and metaphors for freedom.

Burn 1: being heard

Education Resources Catalogue

This catalogue lists all our key teaching materials including important themes of the day, and offer creative approaches

Education Resources Catalogue

Book and Activities: The Bone Sparrow

These notes have been created to support students aged 12+ to explore the characters, storyline and issues in this book,

Book and activities: The Journey

This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces a powerful and moving perspective on migration for readers of all ag