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 1:
Tuesday 28 January
– Friday 11 April

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

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Upcoming Events

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Tertiary Series, University of Waikato

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

1:30 pm - 2:10 pm

BDSC Conference Centre

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Careers

Can’t decide where to go after secondary school? During the next couple of months, several tertiary providers will be coming in for the opportunity for you to gain an insight of what they provide. These sessions are aimed at Year....... MORE

Mufti-day “Pink Shirt Day” for Awareness

Friday, 16 May 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.... MORE

Cultural Week

Monday, 26 May 2025 - Friday, 30 May 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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Co-curricular

View the schedule for Cultural activities and performances during the week.... MORE

Mufti-day for Cultural Week

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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Mufti Day in support of Cultural Week. Please ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this, and the coins will be collected Period 2. The College mufti dress code applies. That is: Clothing, although casual, must be appropriate for....... MORE

Public Holiday: King’s Birthday

Monday, 2 June 2025

ALL DAY

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Holidays

News & Events

Newsletter, Edition 4, 2025

02 May 2025 General

2025 Term 2, Week 1
Contains: Principal's Message; School Board Message; Emergency Contact Details; Every Day Matters; Career Pathways; Anzac Day; A Night in Hollywood; Polyfest; SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival; Student Achievements; Finance Centre; World Vision Ice Cream Fundraiser; Pulse 2025 - Save the Date; International Students' Homestay; Alumni Update; Upcoming Events; Contact Us.

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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

Tertiary Series, University of Waikato

Mufti-day “Pink Shirt Day” for Awareness

Cultural Week

Mufti-day for Cultural Week

Public Holiday: King’s Birthday

News & Events

Newsletter, Edition 4, 2025

Sports

Job Vacancies

Teacher of Technology

Learning Assistant

Attendance Assistant

Applications welcome.

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