Empower your students to confront history and shape a better future
Teaching the Holocaust can feel challenging, but it’s a powerful way to ignite critical thinking, empathy and resilience in your students. Our education programmes at the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand make this complex history accessible, inspiring students to confront prejudice and champion human rights.
Why teach the Holocaust?
Holocaust education isn’t just about history - it shapes compassionate, informed global citizens. Students explore the devastating consequences of hatred and the inspiring stories of resilience, connecting these lessons to today’s world.
Why teach the Holocaust?
Holocaust education isn’t just about history - it shapes compassionate, informed global citizens. Students explore the devastating consequences of hatred and the inspiring stories of resilience, connecting these lessons to today’s world.
Our programmes are engaging and tailored for your classroom
We offer dynamic, age-appropriate sessions for Years 7-13, delivered:
We offer dynamic, age-appropriate sessions for Years 7-13, delivered:
- Onsite in Wellington Central or Remuera, Auckland
- Offsite at your school
- Online for schools across Aotearoa New Zealand
A local story, a global lesson
The Holocaust is part of New Zealand's history. Our programmes highlight local survivor stories, making this history relevant to your students’ lives.
Resources to support you
We provide tools to teach with confidence:
- Teaching trunks with curated materials for classroom use
- Finding Hope - a travelling exhibition your school can host
- Professional development - expert guidance and ongoing support for educators
Lasting impact
Students say these experiences spark deep reflection and commitment to fighting antisemitism and discrimination
Get started today
Explore our programmes and resources to bring Holocaust education to your classroom:
Explore our programmes and resources to bring Holocaust education to your classroom:
Join us to empower the next generation. Book now.
