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Remembering the Holocaust

The NUT and the Holocaust Education Trust are hosting a reception on 31 January to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2011. The event, at NUT HQ, will see the relaunch of teaching resources Paul's Journey and Martin and Erica's Journey.

Paul's Journey tells the story of Paul Oppenheimer, a contemporary of Anne Frank, who survived the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Martin and Erica's Journey tells how Jewish brother and sister Martin and Erica Stern were sent to prison camps and ghettos around Europe during WW2, eventually resettling in England.

Download Martin and Erica's Journey and teaching notes from the NUT website at www.teachers.org.uk/node/9171, and Paul's Journey and teaching notes from www.teachers.org.uk/node/9727.

If you'd like to attend the reception, email your name and contact details to edutemp3@nut.org.uk by 21 January.

Show time!

Get Into London Theatre (GILT) offers unbelievable ticket deals to over 50 top London shows for performances between 1 January and 18 February 2011.

Experience the magic of London theatre for a fraction of the cost with tickets from £10 for musicals, plays, dance, opera and entertainment. Visit www.getintolondontheatre.com for details of all offers and special activities and events.

To celebrate GILT 2011, the NUT has three pairs of tickets to give away to either Woman in Black, The 39 Steps or STOMP. Just email your name, address and daytime phone number, saying which of the shows you wish to see, to competitions@akauk.com by 31 January. Please put 'Teacher GILT' in the subject box.

Tickets are valid for Monday-Thursday performances until 31 March, excluding school and public holidays and subject to availability. Promoter reserves the right to substitute prize for that of equal or greater value if necessary. Closing date 31 January 2011.

New pack for NUT school reps

All NUT school representatives will receive a brand new school reps' pack this month, with a guidance booklet, badge and other useful materials.

Honouring campaigners

Nominations are still open for the NUT's Fred and Anne Jarvis and Blair Peach awards, both of which will be presented at the Union's annual conference this Easter.

The Blair Peach Award recognises teachers who have done outstanding work in promoting equality and preventing discrimination. The Fred and Anne Jarvis Award honours individuals outside the NUT who campaign for comprehensive state education. Make a nomination through your local NUT association/division - for contact details visit www.teachers.org.uk/contactus.

Standing up for state education

The latest Education Review looks at the international evidence supporting state education. Members can subscribe to this respected NUT publication for £10 for two issues a year - 37 per cent off the regular price. Email c.dignan@nut.org.uk or a.halls@nut.org.uk for a subscription form.