School is now closed for 2025. We will reopen on Wednesday 4th February 2026. During the holidays the office will be open for new enrolments from 9.00am until 12.00pm on 29 January 2026 & 30 January 2026. Or please email office@botanydowns.school.nz for an appointment or enrolment pack.
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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
Newsfeed
Reminder – School will finish at mid-day tomorrow – Wednesday 17 December 2025
December 16, 2025
Reminder – School will finish at mid-day tomorrow – Wednesday 17 December 2025
PTA message – join us for the final Fruju Friday for 2025 – tomorrow 12th December.
December 11, 2025
PTA message – join us for the final Fruju Friday for 2025 – tomorrow 12th December. $1 or $2 options available. Pay on kindo by
Calendar
Wednesday, February 4
- First day Term 1 - Welcome back!
- All Day
Friday, February 6
- Waitangi Day (public holiday)
- All Day
Wednesday, February 11
- Whānau conversations - 3.15pm onward
- All Day
Thursday, February 12
- Whānau conversations - 3.15pm onward
- All Day
Thursday, February 19
- Kauri Team Yr 6 camp meeting
- All Day
