The story museum is an approach that we have developed as a school. We recognise that the school community is an incredible asset to support children's cultural capital. As part of our inclusive approach we want all children and their families as well as wider members of the community to feel welcomed and valued in our school. 

Therefore, as part of our curriculum we encourage families to share something important to their family with us and the other children. This may be an artefact, book, photograph, person, food or anything else families want to share. This approach also supports the tradition of families sharing through oral storytelling.

All children bring knowledge and different forms of cultural capital with them to their early years setting. It is important to value this as part of an appreciation of the unique child. The different forms of cultural capital and prior knowledge that children bring with them can also contribute to an understanding and celebration of diversity. This can help children to be more familiar with a range of traditions, customs and cultures.  Best Start in Life Part 1

Te Whariki quote (taken from the early years curriculum in New Zealand)