Botany Downs Secondary College

PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for:
Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September
Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September
Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September
Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September

We ask that students in the impacted year levels remain at home and use this time to:
Revise class work, plan or complete assessments, or catch up on any missed coursework

Knowledge with
Character

Co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13.

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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.

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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

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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 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

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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 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

Term Dates

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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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Mufti Day for Te Wiki O Te Reo

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

ALL DAY

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Please ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this, and the coins will be collected Period 2. The College mufti dress code applies. That is: Clothing, although casual, must be appropriate for a college environment; No slogans referring to....... MORE

2026 Head and Lead Student Voting – Year 9-12

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

11:10 am - 11:30 am

BDSC Whanau Commons

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Timeline: Lead and Head Student Nominations 2026 Monday 18 August: Nominations open for Lead and Head Students 2026 The link to the nomination form will be emailed to current Year 11 and 12 students only. Contact Mrs Holmes if you....... MORE

Ekiden

Thursday, 18 September 2025

1:30 pm - 2:10 pm

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Term 3 Finishing Date

Friday, 19 September 2025

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Term 4 Starting Date

Monday, 6 October 2025

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News & Events

Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Competition 2025

16 Sep 2025 General Co-curricular

This year, 21 BDSC students participated in the Eye On Nature Wearable Arts Competition run by the Manukau Beautification Trust.
The competition is all about making captivating and creative environmentally conscious garments featuring recycled or repurposed materials (or even better - materials that can be returned to the earth)

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Applications welcome.

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PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for:
Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September
Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September
Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September
Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September

For our parents & students…

Forms & Documents

Parent/Guardian Handbook

For our parents & students…

For our parents & students

Enrolments

Enrolments

Upcoming Events

Mufti Day for Te Wiki O Te Reo

2026 Head and Lead Student Voting – Year 9-12

Ekiden

Term 3 Finishing Date

Term 4 Starting Date

News & Events

Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Competition 2025

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Teacher of Physical Education & Health

Teacher of Outdoor Education & Physical Education

Teacher of Mathematics & Statistics

Head of Outdoor Education (2MU, 2MMA)

Teacher of Art

Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Applications welcome.

NZ STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for: Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September

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We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for:
Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September
Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September
Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September
Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September