Botany Downs Secondary College

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Given the current climate, and to mitigate risks, we are requesting that staff and students wear face masks indoors when on campus.
We continue to promote strategies to keep our staff and students safe given the current climate.

Knowledge with
Character

Co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13.

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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…

Parent/Guardian Handbook

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 2 May
– Friday 8 July

Term Dates

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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 Dates

For our parents & students

Forms and Documents, College Standards and Procedures, Daily Timetable, Examinations, Uniform and Stationery and more… VIEW

Enrolments

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

2023 Enrolments:
Both in-zone and out-of-zone will open on 20 June 2022 – applications will not be accepted until that date.

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Upcoming Events

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Dental Planet Mobile Van On Site

Monday, 1 August 2022 - Friday, 26 August 2022

ALL DAY

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The Dental Planet mobile dental unit is coming to your school soon! Dental care is free for NZ residents under....... MORE

Maths Week

Monday, 8 August 2022 - Friday, 12 August 2022

ALL DAY

BDSC

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KBB Music Festival

Monday, 8 August 2022 - Saturday, 13 August 2022

ALL DAY

Holy Trinity Cathedral, St Mary’s

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Co-curricular

The KBB Music Festival is from 8-13 August, with the BDSC Chamber Orchestra performing at (day/time to be confirmed) and....... MORE

A Night at the Museum

Saturday, 20 August 2022

ALL DAY

Vodafone Events Centre

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Curriculum
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A Night at The Museum is a celebration of the Arts where each discipline has come together to showcase the....... MORE

Science Week

Monday, 22 August 2022 - Friday, 26 August 2022

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BDSC

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News & Events

Newsletter, Edition 7, 2022

08 Aug 2022 General

2022 Term 3, Week 3
Contains: Principal's Message; Scholarship Evening Speech; Message From the Board; National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge; 2022 Microsoft New Zealand Teacher of the Year; Year 11 Business Market Day; Year 12 Business Market Days; Science Club Mock Crime Scene; ShowQuest 2022; EPro8 Challenge Competition; Enviroschools Paper Recycling; Sports Update; Botany Bouncers Basketball Team; Generation Z Art Competition; Uniform Shop; Alumni News; Dental Planet; Continue to Wear Masks; Entertainment Membership; Upcoming Events; Contact Us.

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