BDS 50th Jubilee: Save the Dates to join our celebrations… Thurs 30 Oct: Mix & Mingle / Fri 31 Oct: School Walk-through. More information coming soon!
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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
Important Message – Today’s assembly has been postponed till 2.00pm today due to the weather.
June 27, 2025
Today’s assembly has been postponed till 2.00pm today due to the weather.
Whanau Conversations – Thursday 26 June 3.20 pm – 6.00 pm – Slots are still available
June 26, 2025
Whanau Conversations – Thursday 26 June 3.20 pm – 6.00 pm If your child attends ESOL, you’re welcome to book two appointments – one with
PTA message: Uniform sale today is cancelled due to limited stock left in size 6 only
June 26, 2025
PTA message: Thank you for supporting our uniform sale yesterday – either by donating or purchasing! We have very limited stock left in size 6
Calendar
Wednesday, July 2
- SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
- All Day
Thursday, July 3
- SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
- All Day
Friday, July 4
- SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
- All Day
Saturday, July 5
- SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
- All Day
Sunday, July 6
- SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
- All Day
