Teachers

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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.

Empowering teachers for 2027 and beyond

Starting in January 2027, Holocaust education will be part of the Year 10 Social Sciences curriculum across Aotearoa New Zealand. 

We know that teaching this complex history requires confidence, sensitivity, and accurate historical grounding. The Holocaust Centre of New Zealand is here to walk alongside you every step of the way. From hosting international pedagogy experts to offering tailored professional learning workshops, hands-on guidance, and classroom-tested strategies, we are committed to equipping you with the tools to deliver engaging, age-appropriate, and transformative learning experiences.

NZ Curriculum - Social Sciences

Choose your pathway

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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.

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2. Lessons and activities

To support your teaching practice, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand provides a comprehensive suite of high-quality, research-based unit plans, lessons and activities. These resources are designed to be flexible-suitable for a single lesson or as part of a larger unit of work-and are fully aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum.

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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.

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4. 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. 

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