Botany Bulletin #5: 19 April 2013
Friday, 19 April, 13
Our final Botany Bulletin newsletter for Term One.
Principal’s Message: Mike Leach discusses learning
General Information: Fizzy Drinks; Senior Girls Touch Team; Fund Raiser;…
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Botany Bulletin #4: 3 April 2013
Wednesday, 3 April, 13
In this Botany Bulletin the Principal’s message is about how to keep in touch with your child’s progress. There is information about special assessment conditions that your child may be…
Botany Bulletin #3: 18 March 2013
Tuesday, 19 March, 13
Please follow this link for Edition 3 of the Botany Bulletin: Botany Bulletin #3
Botany Bulletin #2: 4 March 2013
Monday, 4 March, 13
This Botany Bulletin includes: The Principal’s message, information about the school donation and the upcoming student-parent-teacher conferences, the 2013 BOT elections, changes to the bus pick up…
Botany Bulletin #1: February 2013
Tuesday, 19 February, 13
The first Botany Bulletin for the year is now available: Botany Bulletin Edition 1 - February 2012
Topics covered include: The Principal’s message, BDSC Leaders, New Staff, Head and Lead…
Newsletter June 2012 Edition 6
Friday, 29 June, 12
This is the final newsletter for Term Two. It has two parts, the Botany Bulletin, below, followed by the Sports Edition:
Happy and Safe Holidays!!
This Bulletin outlines the ERO Report, Careers EXPO, Dance, Drama Music, Debating and Cultural Week
2012…
Newsletter 2012 Edition 3
Tuesday, 24 April, 12
In this newsletter there is information regarding the Senior School Ball, the recently held Special Olympics and other school news.
2012 Newsletter Edition 2
Tuesday, 27 March, 12
This edition of the newsletter has information about the year 13 production of Vincent O’Sullivan’s Shuriken, Summer sports and more news.
2012 Newsletter Edition 2 March 2012(.pdf)…
2012 Newsletter Edition 1
Wednesday, 22 February, 12
Please see the attached Newsletter for information on Students driving to school, the Traffic Management Plan, 2012 Head Students etc.
2012 Newsletter Edition 1 - 20 Feb 2012(.pdf)
Newsletter Edition 9 - August 16
Tuesday, 16 August, 11
This edition covers how our food technology students are faring, year 10 outdoor leadership tramp and the united nations conference our students attended. Also gives us updates on how some of our sports teams are placing in this years competition.
Newsletter Edition 8 - July 15
Thursday, 14 July, 11
This edition includes a review of the recent Cultural week. Updates from the English and Art Departments. Also the amazing activities of out Drama students.
Newsletter Edition 7 - June 17
Friday, 17 June, 11
This edition includes the release dates for students and details about how to access these form the school’s Learning management system.
2011 Newsletter - Edition 3
Wednesday, 23 March, 11
This newsletter contains a reminder about the guidance evening being held tonight.
Newsletter #15 2010
Tuesday, 16 November, 10
In this newsletter we are recognised by Microsoft as one of 60 Pathfinder schools worldwide and congratulate students on their many end of year achievements.
Newsletter #15 2010
Tuesday, 16 November, 10
In this newsletter we are recognised by Microsoft as one of 60 Pathfinder schools worldwide and congratulate students on their many end of year achievements.
Newsletter #14 2010
Thursday, 21 October, 10
In this edition Mr. Leach talks about senior students preparing for the upcoming exams. We celebrate our victory in the Zonta debate and reveal details about the annual BDSC golf classic.
Newsletter #13 2010
Friday, 24 September, 10
In this edition of our Newsletter Mr Leach illustrates the importance of praise in developing students self-improvement. We report form the year 10 drama workshop and Ms Gillies gives an overview of the Gateway work experience program.
Newsletter #12 2010
Friday, 3 September, 10
In this edition of the BDSC newsletter we remind readers of the deadline for NZQA payments, give an insight our recent geography trip to Muriwai and round up our winter sports season.
Newsletter #11 2010
Monday, 16 August, 10
A very full Newsletter this month, recapping our cultural week celebrations, information on the upcomming teacher only day and a celebration of John Britten Whanau.
Newsletter #10 2010
Monday, 2 August, 10
In this edition of the BDSC newsletter Mr Leach talks about the impact of diet and exercise on learning, and we begin or Cultural Week celebrations.
Newsletter #9 2010
Wednesday, 30 June, 10
In this edition Mr. Leach talks about the importance of education in student’s lives and we reflect on the successes of Term 2 including our senior school production.
Newsletter #7 2010
Wednesday, 26 May, 10
In this issue of the Botany Bulletin, we celebrate the achievement of Erin Johnston who was awarded New Zealand’s Top Subject Scholar in Physical Education.
Newsletter #5 2010
Friday, 23 April, 10
In this issue Mr. Leach talks about how students can improve achievement by, reviewing lesson content and reinforcing this knowledge by explaining it to others.
Our current Board of Trustees hold their last meeting, and you can find out about who the nominees are for the 2010 elections.
Newsletter #4 2010
Friday, 26 March, 10
In this month’s newsletter, Mr. Leach discusses the importance of student preparation and attitude towards school. We have articles about Year 9 camp, the tag team triathlon, Outdoor Ed’s kayaking trip, the Sea Week Beach Clean-Up and our Head Girl’s upcoming appearance on TV1.
Newsletter November 2009 #1
Saturday, 28 November, 09
The NCEA examinations have kept our senior students very busy. Students strive to get their certificate endorsed with Excellence and Merit and I am sure that mos t s tudents f ind these questions challenging as they involve problem solving and critical thinking at a high level. The College is continually…
Newsletter October 2009
Friday, 30 October, 09
All students should be focussing on their upcoming examinations. It is important that students are doing at least 2-3 hours each evening. Revising is best done in a quiet environment where notes or work is summarised and can be reflected upon. To study effectively one needs to be eating the right…
Newsletter September 2009 #11
Sunday, 20 September, 09
What a student brings to the classroom is very much related to their achievement. Each student’s belief about the value and worth of investing in learning and the manner in which they learn so that they can build a sense of self from this engagement is important. Success in education comes from…
Newsletter August 2009 #2
Tuesday, 1 September, 09
The Benefits of Parent Involvement in their child’s education (From The Victorian Parents Council – Education Horizons)
When families are involved in their children’s education in positive ways, children can achieve higher grades, have bette r attendance at school, complete more homework,…
Newsletter August 2009 #2
Tuesday, 18 August, 09
John Hattie’s book “Visible Learning” is a valuable resource to understand how learning takes place. The contributions the s tudent brings to his or her learning include:
Prior knowledge of learning; Expectations; Degree of openness to experiences; Emerging beliefs about the value and…
Newsletter August 2009 #1
Wednesday, 5 August, 09
The College welcomes 4 new teachers this term: Gordon Howard, Art; Ben Howard-Clarke, ESOL; Jennifer Marillier, Mathematics; Bronwyn Waterhouse, Business Studies.
We also welcome the following to our Associate Staff:
Rachel Crewe, Library Manager
Sharmaine Hare, International…
Newsletter June 2009 #2
Tuesday, 23 June, 09
Since the last newsletter, once again our students have been out there working hard and reaping the benefits of doing so. The College community has a wealth of talented students who excel in the academic, sporting and cultural arenas. Congratulations to the following students on their personal achievements.......…
Newsletter June 2009
Friday, 5 June, 09
As I wrote in the last newsletter, Term 2 is an extremely busy term for both students and staff. Staff are currently writing senior reports which will be issued to students week 8 (17th June) of this term. I encourage parents and students to attend the senior student-parent interviews scheduled for…
Newsletter May 2009
Monday, 11 May, 09
Term 2 is action packed with opportunities for students to get involved whether it be participating in one of the many winter sports that are underway, or supporting a
school team from the side lines. Last week we hosted the choir of 65 s tudents and 14 staff members from our sister school,…
Newsletter April 2009
Thursday, 9 April, 09
BDSC NCEA results show that students in each level are 10-15% above the National Decile 10 average. It is clear to me that we have great teachers who work really hard to make sure each student achieves the very best they can. These teachers challenge, motivate and support their students to achieve.…
Newsletter March 2009 #3
Tuesday, 24 March, 09
Schools cannot excel alone but need communities and society to work with them.
Thank you to all the parents who have supported the College over the last few weeks with Friends & Family, Athletics, Swimming, Year 9 Camps, NCEA Parents Evening and the ERO visit.
Athletics Champs results....…
Important Dates
Monday, 16 March, 09
NCEA Parent Information Evening
...On Tuesday 17 March we are holding a Parents Information evening on NCEA – the National Certificate of Educational Achievement. NCEA is the New Zealand qualification and as such is recognised by all universities in New Zealand for entry into all courses…
Newsletter March 2009
Monday, 9 March, 09
I would like to congratulate the students who have achieved excellent results in the external qualifica tions. We had 22 Scholarships awarded. In every level our results were at least 15% higher than the National Decile 10 Average. This is a fantastic outcome for the College.
Newsletter February 2009
Wednesday, 18 February, 09
Botany Downs Secondary College welcomes back to school all students especially those who are new to the area. If students are to achieve their potential this year it is important that students, parents and teachers are continually communicating about learning and achievement. Absence from the classroom…
Newsletter 12/08
Thursday, 25 December, 08
The Botany Downs Secondary College Staff would like to wish everyone a very pleasant holiday period. It is important that the College and parents work together to ensure each student achieves at their highest level. 2008 has been an extremely successful year for the College and I congratulate the…