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 20 April
– Friday 3 July

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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:
Wednesday 28 January
– Thursday 2 April

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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NZ Students International Students

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, 16 June 2026 - Tuesday, 23 June 2026

ALL DAY

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Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition. Senior Fast 5 Netball will be held 16, 18, 19 22 & 23 June. No competition on Wednesday 17 June due to Student/Teacher/Parent Conferences.... MORE

Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences – School Finishes 12.30pm

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

1:30 pm - 4:30 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 25 March and Tuesday 31 March Term 2: Tuesday 9 June....... MORE

World Vision 40hr Famine

Friday, 19 June 2026 - Sunday, 21 June 2026

ALL DAY

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Co-curricular

Arts Week

Monday, 22 June 2026 - Friday, 26 June 2026

ALL DAY

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The exciting line up we have for Arts Week is still to be confirmed… Get out there and experience what the Arts is all about!... MORE

Year 11 Options & Careers Information Evening

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Curriculum

We are pleased to invite parents and whānau of students currently in Year 11 to attend an ‘Options & Careers Information Evening.’ The purpose of this event is to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and guidance to support your young....... MORE

News & Events

Pink Shirt Day 2026

16 Jun 2026 General

On Friday 15 May, Pink Shirt Day, and our Hauora Council made it unforgettable! A week full of fun activities like Warm Fuzzies, crafting friendship bracelets, a delicious bake sale, and a creative photo frame activity brought us all together. We celebrated kindness and raised anti-bullying awareness, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere across our school. Let's keep the spirit alive every day!

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