Teachers
Shaping the future through history
The Holocaust is a watershed event in human history, challenging our perceptions of humanity, social responsibility, and justice. At the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand, we believe that teaching this history is not just about recounting the past – it is about preparing future generations to identify and counter hatred.
Our educational framework connects global events to local stories of resilience. Here in Aotearoa New Zealand, survivors of the Holocaust built fruitful, prosperous lives, proving that even out of the deepest adversity, happiness and contribution can be found. We invite you to use our resources to help your students explore these lessons of humanity, ensuring that the history we remember becomes the future we protect.
Choose your pathway
1. School programmes
Discover our interactive sessions for Years 7–13. From NCEA-aligned history modules to English literature studies, our programmes are designed with a ‘safely in, safely out’ approach to ensure a transformative and age-appropriate learning experience.
2. Book a visit
Whether you bring your class to our Wellington Centre for an immersive exhibition tour, host our educators at your school, or join a digital session from anywhere in New Zealand, we bring history to life through survivor testimony and curated evidence.
3. Teaching resources
Access our comprehensive library of classroom-ready materials, including Teaching Trunks, lesson plans, and curriculum guides tailored for the evolving New Zealand educational landscape. Learn how to teach the Holocaust and see about Professional Development opportunities.