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.

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…

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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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NZ Students International 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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Summer Sports Tournament Week

Monday, 24 March 2025 - Friday, 28 March 2025

ALL DAY

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Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences for Years 9 to 13

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

1:20 pm - 7:00 pm

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There are two scheduled whole-school opportunities to meet face-to-face (kanohi ki te kanohi) or online in Terms 1 and 2, following the report. Term 1: Wednesday 26 March and Tuesday 1 April Term 2: Wednesday 18 June and Tuesday 24....... MORE

Level 1 Commerce Market Day

Friday, 28 March 2025

1:30 pm - 2:10 pm

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Student, Teacher, Parent Conferences for Years 9 to 13

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

1:15 pm - 4:30 pm

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Polyfest

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 - Saturday, 5 April 2025

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Manukau Sports Bowl

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Auckland Secondary Schools Maori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival The ASB Polyfest festival features traditional music, dance, costume and cultural speech competitions, and is one of the most recognised events on the Auckland calendar. It’s a showcase of New Zealand’s....... MORE

News & Events

Koru Year 9 Camp

20 Mar 2025 General Trips

For this year’s Koru Camp, we returned to the familiar surroundings of Kokako Lodge, located southwest of Auckland. While the Koru whānau knows this place well, it was a brand-new experience for our Year 9 students.

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