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THE BRIEFING

A weekly briefing on science education across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Latest Issues

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A preview of Bay Science's curriculum feedback, imagined as an A3 booklet.

Issue #10

27/04/2026

In this issue, Bay Science announces that the Ministry of Education has confirmed receipt of our organisational feedback. A page is set up as a public record of what was submitted.

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Bay Science has completed the first version of their organisational feedback on the draft Science curriculum (Phase 1-4). Over 700 annotations were made on the draft Science Learning Area. Details within.

Issue #9

19/04/2026

Issue No. 9 of the Bay Science Newsletter shares a link to Bay Science's official science curriculum findings.

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A snapshot of the 500+ annotations contributed by teachers to draft science curriculum materials during a recent Bay Science cluster, reflecting growing national engagement in the consultation process.

Issue #8

29/03/26

Issue No. 8 of the Bay Science Newsletter shares updates on the draft science curriculum consultation, including a recent teacher cluster that generated over 500 annotations

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Teacher viewing the draft science curriculum on a laptop while joining an online webinar, representing science curriculum consultation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Issue #7

22/03/2026

Issue No. 7 of the Bay Science Newsletter shares updates on the draft science curriculum consultation, webinar resources, upcoming cluster meetings, and opportunities for science educators across Aotearoa.

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Modern community learning building hosting a Bay Science cluster meeting where teachers will explore the draft science curriculum together.

Issue #6

15/03/2026

Issue No. 6 of the Bay Science Newsletter shares updates on science curriculum discussions, upcoming teacher cluster meetings, and new resources and opportunities.

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About The Briefing
 

The Briefing is Bay Science’s weekly digest of science education news and developments from across Aotearoa New Zealand.
 

Published every week, it brings together updates from educators, researchers, organisations, and initiatives across the country, helping readers stay connected with what is happening across the science education sector.
 

While the Bay Science website publishes news throughout the week, The Briefing provides a consistent weekly overview, making it easy to keep up with the latest developments in science education across Aotearoa.

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