Last week we hosted our very first Educators Symposium! Faith in Our Stories was an incredible event where Catholic educators from across Aotearoa came to listen, learn, reflect and grow in their practice and faith.
We heard some incredible stories, including some very inspiring ways Holy Trinity Catholic School is using their story to shape their whole curriculum! We heard about their living museum, their oral language prompts, their local science learning and so much more.
We were also moved by Audrey Kippen, who talked about how St Mary’s Papakura used their story to authentically strengthen their relationship with mana whenua, challenge bias and grow as partners of Te Tiriti.
Ngā mihi nui. We have much more to come!
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05/08/2026
We're on the road to the IBBY International Board on Books for Young People Congress in Ottawa!
But first, a quick story stop at our layover in Vancouver. Del, Mark and Kate have been off exploring today searching for the stories in this port city; a city that is much younger than we initially thought, and has a history of colonisation, settlement and renewal that resonates with stories that we have bought with us from Aotearoa and Australia too.
We can't wait to see what other stories this journey brings!
So you’ve got a story… now what??
The amazing Ainslie School in Canberra let us sneak along to some of their lessons where the story of their school is the basis of the learning. Whether you’re teaching English, social studies, history, the arts, science or maths there’s an authentic way to integrate the stories of your place.
How do we know? We designed it that way!
Big thanks to Ainslie School and Community for sharing your incredible work!
Answering your questions about Faith in Our Stories!
This August, we’re bringing Catholic educators, leaders, storytellers and illustrators together at Te Māhurehure Cultural Marae for a full-day symposium exploring the power of story in Catholic education.
With inspiring speakers, rich conversations and some of the lowest ticket prices for a full-day PD event in Aotearoa, this is one to bring your team to.
Faith in Our Stories: Catholic Educators & Leaders Symposium
20 August 2026 | Te Māhurehure Cultural Marae
Book your tickets here:
https://www.tellingyourstories.co.nz/faith-in-our-stories-symposium
We're so inspired by this artwork and the stories shared by Zaachariaha Fielding,Yankunytjatjara artist and musician this NAIDOC week! The artwork celebrates 50 Years of NAIDOC – Strength, Vision and Legacy, honouring five decades of community-led advocacy, culture, achievement and survival.
What an incredible story, and how incredible to be able to tell it through art!
25/05/2026
On National Sorry Day, we pause to acknowledge the Stolen Generations; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities, cultures and Country.
Through out work supporting educators, we know that stories carry truth, memory, identity and belonging. We also know that some stories have been silenced, taken, misrepresented or left unheard.
Today is a day to listen deeply. To make respectful space for truth-telling. To honour survivors, families and communities and to remember that meaningful storytelling begins with humility, care and respect for those whose stories they are.
Sorry is not a single word, and it is not a single day. It is an ongoing responsibility to listen, learn, remember and act.
Always was, always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.
14/05/2026
We’re two months out from what’s shaping up to be a very exciting conference!
We're thrilled to share that Del will be presenting the Ainslie School Telling Your Stories Project at the National Conference in Fremantle, alongside our friends from Ainslie School!
This project has been such a privilege to be part of, and we're looking forward to sharing the stories, learning, and collaboration behind it.
If you’re attending the conference too, send us a message. We'd love to catch up with our Aussie educator community!
Some incredible local history from David McMahon - what stories make up your place?
What’s the story with this lamp post??
Del’s in Hammondville, a suburb in Sydney Australia today exploring the local histories of some nearby schools. It’s amazing what stories you can find when you look that little bit closer.
Sydney Teachers - Where should we explore next?
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