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…

Forms & Documents

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 2:
Monday 28 April
– Friday 27 June

Term Dates

For our parents & students…

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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 1:
Tuesday 28 January
– Friday 11 April

Term Dates

For our parents & students

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

Enrolments

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

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Enrolments

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

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Upcoming Events

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Interwhānau Sport, Fast 5 Netball – Senior

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 - Tuesday, 17 June 2025

ALL DAY

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Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition.... MORE

Mid-Year Reports for All Year Levels

Friday, 13 June 2025

ALL DAY

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General
Curriculum

Reports will be published to the Web Portal . These reports include key competency grades from each subject teacher. There are three ‘reports’ that will be available for download from the Web Portal – Interim, Mid-Year, and End-of-Year. Parents receive an email alerting when these formal reports have....... MORE

Uxbridge Fridays@Twelve

Friday, 13 June 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Uxbridge Arts & Culture Centre

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Co-curricular

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy our young musicians performing at Uxbridge Fridays@Twelve on Friday 13 June, 12 noon. $6 door sales.... MORE

IN-Zone Enrolment Open Day

Saturday, 14 June 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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We would like to invite all new in-zone prospective students and parents to an open day at our College. The open day is an opportunity to ask questions about the school system and take a guided tour of our college. ....... MORE

Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences for Years 9 to 13

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

1:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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School Finishes: 12.30pm There are two scheduled whole-school opportunities to meet face-to-face (kanohi ki te kanohi) or online in Terms 1 and 2, following the report. Term 1: Wednesday 26 March and Tuesday 1 April Term 2: Wednesday 18 June....... MORE

News & Events

2025 Cultural Week Celebration

10 Jun 2025 General Events Co-curricular

Each year, our school proudly celebrates Cultural Week. This vibrant event is a highlight of the school calendar, showcasing the rich diversity within our community.

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Applications welcome.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

For our parents & students…

Forms & Documents

Parent/Guardian Handbook

For our parents & students…

For our parents & students

Enrolments

Enrolments

Upcoming Events

Interwhānau Sport, Fast 5 Netball – Senior

Mid-Year Reports for All Year Levels

Uxbridge Fridays@Twelve

IN-Zone Enrolment Open Day

Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences for Years 9 to 13

News & Events

2025 Cultural Week Celebration

Sports

Job Vacancies

Teacher of Digital and Materials Technology

Teacher of Textiles, Food and Hospitality

Applications welcome.

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