SchooI Board Parent Election 2022 – nominations close on Wednesday 3 August at 12 noon. Election day is Wednesday 7 September. Please follow this link for more information: https://www.botanydowns.school.nz/bot/
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
PTA reminder – Fruju Friday is happening tomorrow Friday 8 November.
PTA reminder – Fruju Friday is happenning tomorrow Friday 8th November. $2 Frujus or $1 Icepops available. Pay on kindo by midnight Thursday or bring
Botany Brief update from your PTA
Please find attached the Botany Brief from your PTA. BDS PTA Newsletter November 2024.pdf
BDS Colour Fun t-shirts have sold out.
Thank you for supporting our sale of the BDS Colour Fun t-shirts. They have now sold out but students can wear their own clothes on
Calendar
Thursday, November 7
- Year 3 Trip to Museum (R27 & R28)
- All Day
- Year 6 Somerville Int Orientation
Friday, November 15
- BDS Fun Run
- All Day
Friday, November 22
- HPPA Athletics Day
- All Day
Thursday, November 28
- Junior Athletics 9-12.30
- All Day