STUDENTS are set to have an enlightening visit from a woman who survived the Holocaust.

Hannah Lewis is visiting more than 100 students from Philip Morant School and College in Colchester to speak about one of the most tragic events in world history.

It has been organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust as part of its Outreach Programme which aims to raise awareness of how the Holocaust is still relevant today.

The organisation was founded in 1988 during the passage of the War Crimes Act and is responsible for the Holocaust being included in the English National Curriculum for 11-14-year-olds since 1991.

Karen Pollock, chief executive of the trust, said: “There can be no better way to educate students than through the first-hand testimony of a survivor.

“Hannah’s story is one of tremendous courage during horrific circumstances and by hearing her testimony, students will have the opportunity to learn where prejudice and racism can ultimately lead.”

Mrs Lewis was born in Poland and in 1943 she and her family were forced into a work camp.

Eventually her mother was murdered and Mrs Lewis was brought to England to live with relatives in London where she married and had four children.

Her testimony will be followed by a question and answer session.

Vice principal Dan Fox said: “It’s a privilege for us to welcome Hannah to our school and her testimony will remain a powerful reminder of the horrors so many experienced.”