BDS 50th Jubilee: Join our celebrations… Thurs 30 Oct: Mix & Mingle / Fri 31 Oct: School Walk-through. Check the jubilee page for more information: www.botanydowns.school.nz/50th-jubilee-2025
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Principal's Welcome
Welcome – Haere Mai
We are a high performing school with a focus upon quality education, community partnership, and whānau. Our children are at the heart of all that we do.
Botany Downs was opened in 1975 and is a contributing state school for students in years 1-6. We have approximately 600 students and 27 classrooms.
All children are supported and encouraged to meet their full potential underpinned by our school vision “Our Best Always”. Our school culture is based upon our values Resilience Manawanui, Respect Manaakitanga, Relationships Whanaungatanga, and Responsibility Kaitiakitanga.
We provide a rich, engaging curriculum that promotes high expectations and provides opportunities for our students to become independent future focused learners within a safe and caring environment. A positive balance of academic, the Arts, physical, social and cultural opportunities allows each and every child to excel. We value working together with you and your whānau in a partnership to support your child.
We are all extremely proud of our school with its dedicated high calibre staff and supportive School Board and Parent Teacher Association. We hope that your involvement in school life will be both rewarding and fulfilling.
We look forward to a happy and positive association with you, your child and your whānau.
Ngā mihi nui
Vicki Parkins
Principal
News & Events
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50th Jubilee Information – 30-31 October 2025
September 19, 2025
Please find attached information regarding our school 50th Jubilee. 50th details.jpg
September 18, 2025
Come and celebrate with us this Thursday 18/9 at our Arts Evening! Enjoy stunning outdoor art displays, delicious food stalls, and a range of amazing performances
Calendar
Friday, October 17
- No Uniform Day
- All Day
Wednesday, October 22
- PTA Jester's Pie Day
- All Day
- School Board Meeting:
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 23
- TEACHER STRIKE DAY (details tbc)
- All Day
Friday, October 24
- Teacher Only Day
- All Day
