Botany Downs Secondary College

Knowledge with
Character

Co-educational state school for Years 9 to 13.

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Knowledge with
Character

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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 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.

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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

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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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SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival, Regional Competition Auckland South and East

Sunday, 6 April 2025

10:30 am - 6:30 pm

Macleans College

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All schools in the region have been invited to take part in the festival which celebrates the work of William Shakespeare.... MORE

Term 1 Finishing Date for Students

Thursday, 10 April 2025

3:15 pm - 3:15 pm

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School will close for students at its regular time of 3:15pm Thursday 10 April for the school term break. For more information, refer to our Term Dates Winter Uniform Reminder All students are expected to return for Term 2 and Term 3....... MORE

Term 1 Finishing Date

Friday, 11 April 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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NOTE: This is a Staff Only Day and school will close for students at its regular time of 3:15pm Thursday 10 April for the school term break. For more information, refer to our Term Dates Winter Uniform Reminder All students are expected....... MORE

Staff Only Day

Friday, 11 April 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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Senior College Ball

Friday, 11 April 2025

7:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Ellerslie Event Centre

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Time to celebrate!... MORE

News & Events

Newsletter, Edition 3, 2025

04 Apr 2025 General

2025 Term 1, Week 10
Contains: Principal's Message; School Board Message; Check Your Timetable for Room Changes; International Students' Homestay; International Bay of Islands Trip; Seaweek; Market Day; Sports Update; Uniform Shop; Alumni Update; NZ Traveller Declaration; Pulse 2025 - Save the Date; 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

SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival, Regional Competition Auckland South and East

Term 1 Finishing Date for Students

Term 1 Finishing Date

Staff Only Day

Senior College Ball

News & Events

Newsletter, Edition 3, 2025

Sports

Job Vacancies

Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO)

Applications welcome.

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