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 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

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For our parents & students…

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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 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

Enrolments

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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OUT-of-Zone Enrolment Ballot Drawn

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

ALL DAY

BDSC

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Announcements

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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language week)

Monday, 15 September 2025 - Friday, 19 September 2025

ALL DAY

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2026 Head and Lead Student Voting – Year 12

Monday, 15 September 2025

ALL DAY

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Timeline: Lead and Head Student Nominations 2026 Monday 18 August: Nominations open for Lead and Head Students 2026 The link to the nomination form will be emailed to current Year 11 and 12 students only. Contact Mrs Holmes if you....... MORE

Mufti Day for Te Wiki O Te Reo

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

ALL DAY

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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 a college environment; No slogans referring to....... MORE

2026 Head and Lead Student Voting – Year 9-12

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

11:10 am - 11:30 am

BDSC Whanau Commons

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News & Events

Gold Adventurous Journey on Great Barrier Island

20 Aug 2025 General

From Monday 7 – Friday 11 July, five students completed their Duke of Edinburgh gold adventurous journey on Great Barrier Island. The journey involved flying to Great Barrier on a Cessna aircraft, five days of tramping and sleeping in tents then returning on the Cessna.

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