Botany Downs Secondary College

PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for:
Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September
Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September
Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September
Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September

We ask that students in the impacted year levels remain at home and use this time to:
Revise class work, plan or complete assessments, or catch up on any missed coursework

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

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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 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

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 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

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, 6 October 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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General
Announcements

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Sports Awards Evening

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BDSC Performing Arts Centre

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General
Co-curricular

A night of awards, good food, entertainment, guest speaker and fun. Doors open at 5.45pm with a 6.00pm start. All top teams and athletes are encouraged to attend. Tickets will be on sale from the Finance Centre.... MORE

Public Holiday: Labour Day

Monday, 27 October 2025

ALL DAY

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Holidays

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

BDSC Performing Arts Centre

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Curriculum

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 12 Annual Awards will take place on Wednesday 29 October 2025. All students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie, and grooming and....... MORE

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

BDSC Performing Arts Centre

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General
Curriculum

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 13 Annual Awards will take place on Wednesday 29 October 2025. All students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie, and grooming and....... MORE

News & Events

ENVIROSCHOOLS: More Than Just a Co-curricular Experience

22 Sep 2025 Alumni General

BDSC has had a strong Enviroschools group since 2008. Often the largest co-curricular group in the College, students are able to participate in a range of activities that improve the local environment, while also making friends and engaging with teachers away from a curriculum setting.

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PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for:
Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September
Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September
Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September
Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September

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

Sports Awards Evening

Public Holiday: Labour Day

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13

News & Events

ENVIROSCHOOLS: More Than Just a Co-curricular Experience

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Teacher of Physical Education & Health

Teacher of Outdoor Education & Physical Education

Teacher of Mathematics & Statistics

Head of Outdoor Education (2MU, 2MMA)

Teacher of Art

Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Applications welcome.

NZ STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for: Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September

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We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that rostering home strike action will proceed for:
Year 12 and 13 students on Monday 15 September
Year 11 students on Tuesday 16 September
Year 10 students on Wednesday 17 September
Year 9 students on Thursday 18 September