Botany Downs Secondary College

Knowledge with
Character

Co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13.

Knowledge with
Character More about us

A forward-thinking education focused on challenging, innovative, personalised learning with a whanau-based community where learners are nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

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Knowledge with
Character

As global citizens we embrace diversity, develop character and self-worth, and live our values of empathy, excellence, integrity and respect.

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Experience a world-class
education and experience

We have a team dedicated to the care and support of every international student who chooses to make their home with us for a few months or longer.

International students

Experience a world-class
education and experience

A friendly multicultural school with great teachers and modern facilities, the perfect choice for students who want the best of everything.

International students

Knowledge with Character

A forward-thinking education focused on challenging, innovative, personalised learning with a whanau-based community where learners are nurtured and inspired to achieve personal excellence.

More about us

Enrolments

Knowledge with Character

As global citizens we embrace diversity, develop character and self-worth, and live our values of empathy, excellence, integrity and respect.

More about us

Enrolments

Experience a world-class education and experience

We have a team dedicated to the care and support of every international student who chooses to make their home with us for a few months or longer.

International students

Experience a world-class education and experience

A friendly multicultural school with great teachers and modern facilities, the perfect choice for students who want the best of everything.

International students

For our parents & students…

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Parent/Guardian Handbook, uniform orders, stationery requirements, Option Books and more…

College standards and procedures information found in our handbook regarding daily notices, donations, homework and more. We are proud of our students and are committed to maintaining the very highest standards for our community.

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To notify us of a student absence please email or call 273-2310 and leave a message on the absence answer phone.

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Term 4:
Monday 6 October
– Tuesday 9 December

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To notify us of a student absence please email or call 273-2310 and leave a message on the absence answer phone.

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Term 4:
Monday 6 October
– Tuesday 9 December

Term Dates

For our parents & students

Forms and Documents, Parent/Guardian Handbook, Daily Timetable, Examinations, Uniform and Stationery and more… VIEW

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We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone students.

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We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone students.

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Upcoming Events

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Staff Only Accord Day

Friday, 14 November 2025

ALL DAY

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Talent Quest

Thursday, 4 December 2025

1:55 pm - 3:15 pm

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Co-curricular

Picnic Day

Friday, 5 December 2025

9:05 am - 2:00 pm

BDSC Fields

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9.05am – 12:15pm followed by shared whānau lunch 12:15 – 1:15 pm. Students then based in their whānaus and school will end at the slightly earlier time of 2pm. A fun day held annually in the last week of Term 4 ........ MORE

Junior Awards Ceremony for Year 10

Monday, 8 December 2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

BDSC Performing Arts Centre

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Curriculum

Last Day of Term 4 for Students

Tuesday, 9 December 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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Announcements

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News & Events

Year 9 Chinese Class Making Mooncake

14 Nov 2025 General

At the end of Term 3, our Year 9 Chinese class was given the opportunity to learn about the Mid-Autumn festival and its celebratory food, the Mooncake. Our teacher, Laoshi Kuang, invited some mooncake experts to teach us about the Mid-Autumn festival. We learned the Chinese name of the festival and its pronunciation, the traditional story behind it, and how people in China celebrate it!

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Applications close: 4pm, Friday 28 November

Applications welcome.

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For our parents & students…

Forms & Documents

Parent/Guardian Handbook

For our parents & students…

For our parents & students

Enrolments

Enrolments

Upcoming Events

Staff Only Accord Day

Talent Quest

Picnic Day

Junior Awards Ceremony for Year 10

Last Day of Term 4 for Students

News & Events

Year 9 Chinese Class Making Mooncake

Sports

Job Vacancies

Deputy Principal (2 Positions)

Teacher of Science – Biology

Teacher of Science – Chemistry

Head of Counselling

International Student Homestay Manager & Homestay Assistant

Applications welcome.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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