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 3:
Monday 17 July
– Friday 22 September

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.

Notify Absence

Term 3:
Monday 17 July
– Friday 22 September

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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NZ Students International Students

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

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We are excited to be holding our 20th Jubilee Celebrations next year.

To help us plan for this important occasion, please share your ideas with us as to what events you would like included and if you would be willing to work with the College in organising the celebrations.

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BDSC’s construction of a vibrant new building incorporating a state-of-the-art gymnasium and classrooms is almost complete!

We are now starting a fundraising campaign in support of furnishing the new areas and we’re excited to involve our community in these fundraising efforts. We need your support!

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Enrolments

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

View more on our enrolment process and application forms… LEARN MORE

Upcoming Events

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Tickets on sale for Year 13 Graduation Dinner

Thursday, 17 August 2023 - Friday, 20 October 2023

ALL DAY

BDSC Finance Centre

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The annual Year 13 Graduation Dinner will be held at the Ellerslie Event Centre on Friday 3 November 2023. The evening,....... MORE

Purchasing of Year 13 Graduation Book

Thursday, 17 August 2023 - Thursday, 12 October 2023

ALL DAY

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If you wish to purchase a 2023 Graduation Book, you must confirm the order by making payment of $25.00 at the....... MORE

Purchasing of College Yearbook Magazine Open

Monday, 4 September 2023 - Thursday, 5 October 2023

ALL DAY

BDSC Finance Centre

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To celebrate the college’s outstanding successes and highlights achieved through the hard work and dedication of our students, the college....... MORE