The collection of the buttons is just the beginning of a much larger story. Already, students are shocked at the sheer quantity arriving, and are utterly horrified to consider what they represent. It has encouraged them to think more deeply about the impact and absurdity of discrimination and prejudice. Moving forward, the buttons will be created into a permanent memorial here on the school site, to educate not only current and future students about the horrors of the Holocaust, but also the wider community. This is a part of history that cannot be forgotten, and we hope to create a lasting legacy of remembrance, understanding and education which will tell the story of the ‘Windermere Boys’ and their families and communities for years to come.