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 14 October
– Tuesday 10 December

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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.

Notify Absence

Term 4:
Monday 14 October
– Tuesday 10 December

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

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Upcoming Events

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Year 13 Course Confirmation

Thursday, 30 January 2025

8:45 am - 10:00 am

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Curriculum

Senior students will need to check their emails the week commencing 20 January 2025 for more information about course confirmation. All Year 13 students are required to attend course confirmation. On this day you will be provided with your....... MORE

Year 11 Course Confirmation

Thursday, 30 January 2025

10:00 am - 11:15 pm

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Senior students will need to check their emails the week commencing 20 January 2025 for more information about course confirmation. All Year 11 students are required to attend course confirmation. On this day you will be provided with your subject....... MORE

International Student Orientation – Day 1

Friday, 31 January 2025

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

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Year 12 Course Confirmation

Friday, 31 January 2025

8:45 am - 11:15 am

BDSC

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General
Curriculum

Senior students will need to check their emails the week commencing 20 January 2025 for more information about course confirmation. All Year 12 students are required to attend course confirmation. On this day you will be provided with your....... MORE

International Student Orientation – Day 2

Monday, 3 February 2025

8:30 am - 1:30 pm

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News & Events

Engagement Through Āheitanga Program

13 Dec 2024 General

This term our Year 9 students embarked on an exciting journey through the Engagement through āheitanga program that integrated multiple subjects for a chance to work in a team and plan a project or solution to a community problem to make a positive change.

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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

Year 13 Course Confirmation

Year 11 Course Confirmation

International Student Orientation – Day 1

Year 12 Course Confirmation

International Student Orientation – Day 2

News & Events

Engagement Through Āheitanga Program

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Job Vacancies

Teacher of Textiles and Food Hospitality

Teacher of Science and Mathematics

Applications welcome.

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