Canterbury Science Teachers Association

Things to check out

CSTA AGM

Date: 22nd February

Venue: Wigram Airforce Museum (45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram)

Times: 

4.30: Tour

5.15:  Food and drinks supplied by CSTA

5.30:  AGM will start


Please RSVP using this form. 

Big Science!

This programme was created to engage curious young minds across Aotearoa New Zealand to undertake country-wide, collaborative research, highlighting the importance of scientific collaboration and the value of local communities in scientific activities. We launched the programme two weeks ago and over 200 participants have signed up so far.


BIG SCIENCE! participants can experiment with atoms and nanoscience, explore virtual reality labs, build their own instruments, measure and experiment with others, and investigate alongside real scientists.


Thanks to the 2022 Unlocking Curious Minds Fund from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, currently there is no cost for participants to join BIG SCIENCE!

Check it out here

Teach NZ Voluntary Bonding Scheme

Have you recently completed three consecutive years teaching? You could be eligible for a $10, 500 payment under the Teach NZ Voluntary Bonding Scheme

Science Teaching Leadership Programme 2024

2024 Applications live!

The Royal Society Te Apārangi is pleased to announce that applications and nominations for the Science Teaching Leadership Programme 2024 are now live!

The Science Teaching Leadership Programme supports the Government’s strategic direction for Science in Society by providing opportunities for primary and intermediate schools and secondary science departments to enhance the teaching of science within their school communities.

We are accepting applications for the first cohort starting in Term 1, 2024.  Read more and apply now.

NIWA Canterbury-Westland Science Fair

The NIWA Canterbury-Westland Science Fair will be held at UC on the 16th of September (week 9, term 3) with the prizegiving the following day. More information will be emailed out once it is available.  

NCEA Accord Day August 22nd 2022

Resources from the day are available here. 

Date: 28th - 29th November 

Venue: Burnside High School 

PCT Days

This is a two-day course showcasing a number of practical activities that can be used with your junior & year 11 science classes. Lunch, morning tea and all resources are provided.


The course is open to:

- PCT teachers

- teachers returning to teaching after a long absence

- teachers new to teaching in New Zealand


There will be sessions covering Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Earth and Space Science. 

This course is free for CSTA members. $30 per teacher for non-members.