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NGĀ PĀNUI
Top stories in Science Education all in one place.
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Showcasing science education experiences and opportunities from around the Bay of Plenty, as well as the recent in curriculum and NCEA news to support educators. Contact us to submit an article - all articles are collated into a monthly digest and emailed to our members.


Consultation on the Draft Science Curriculum - Phase 5 | Bay Science Feedback
Bay Science has completed feedback for Phase 5 of the Draft Science Curriculum. In total, almost 450 A3 pages and 1300+ comments and annotations were included. Since the 184 mb file exceeds the limits of Tāhūrangi's consultation portal, it has been attached below as part of our public submission.
Jun 102 min read


Consultation on the Draft Science Curriculum | Phase 5
Consultation on the Draft Science Curriculum arrives in Pāpāmoa this June. Discover how local science kaiako can review the Phase 5 materials and collaborate on formal feedback submissions.
May 202 min read


Ministry of Education Webinars: Year 11–13 Curriculum Overview
The Ministry of Education is running online briefings to unpack the major senior secondary shifts. Here is the schedule for school leaders and curriculum heads.
May 161 min read


Phase 5 Science Curriculum: Draft Released for Years 11-13
The Ministry of Education has released the draft Phase 5 Science Curriculum for Years 11-13. This is a critical moment for kaiako and the wider community to shape how senior secondary science is delivered in our schools.
May 151 min read


NZ Science Curriculum Feedback (Years 0–10) | 700+ Educator Annotations – Bay Science
Bay Science’s NZ science curriculum feedback on the draft Science Learning Area (Years 0–10), based on over 700 educator annotations and a nationwide consultation process.
Apr 276 min read


Phase 5 Science Curriculum Release Date
The Ministry of Education has announced the Phase 5 science curriculum release date, outlining when Year 11–13 science subjects will be released for consultation.
Mar 133 min read


Extend the Consultation Period on the Draft NZ Curriculum 2026 | Petition Repost
Bay Science is sharing a Change.org petition calling for an extension to the consultation period on the Draft NZ Curriculum 2026.
Feb 172 min read


New Secondary Science Teaching Resources for the New Zealand Curriculum
New Year 9 science teaching resources aligned with the draft New Zealand Curriculum are now available, including an annual plan and a comprehensive Science Learning Kit. Feedback on the learning kits is open.
Feb 102 min read


Pūtaiao | Draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa released for consultation
The Pūtaiao Draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa has been released for consultation, marking a significant step in the refresh of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Years 0–10 national curriculum.
Jan 271 min read
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