Botany Downs Secondary College

Knowledge with
Character

Co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13.

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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.

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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

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 2:
Monday 29 April
– Friday 5 July

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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 29 April
– Friday 5 July

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

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Upcoming Events

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Term 4 Starting Date

Monday, 14 October 2024

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Public Holiday: Labour Day

Monday, 28 October 2024

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Holidays

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

St Columba Church

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Curriculum

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 12 Annual Awards will take place on Wednesday 30 October 2024. This is a change from our previously advertised date of Thursday 31 October for our Year 12 Awards. Due to....... MORE

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

St Columba Church

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Curriculum

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 13 Annual Awards will take place on Wednesday 30 October 2024. Due to ongoing remedial work on our Performing Arts Centre, these events will now be held at St Columba Church,....... MORE

Graduation Celebration for Year 13

Friday, 1 November 2024

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

St Columba Church

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We are pleased to inform you that on Friday 1 November 2024 we will be celebrating the graduation of Year 13 students. This student-only event will be held at St Columba Church, 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Golflands. For those familiar....... MORE

News & Events

Dance Department Showcase: Pulse 2024

20 Sep 2024 General

In Term 3, the Dance Department was proud to present our showcase: Pulse 2024. Over three nights in the PAC, we celebrated our Year 10, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Dance students with 26 performances.

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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

Term 4 Starting Date

Public Holiday: Labour Day

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13

Graduation Celebration for Year 13

News & Events

Dance Department Showcase: Pulse 2024

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Science Technician

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