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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Newsletter – Week 1, Term 2 2025
Week 1, Term 2, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, Welcome back to school for Term 2, and a very warm welcome to the new families who have joined our Botany Downs School community. We hope … Read moreNewsletter – Week 1, Term 2 2025
Scholastic Book Fair! All week! A ‘pop-up book store’ in the library
Scholastic Book Fair! All week!A ‘pop-up book store’ in the library with a wide range of exciting books and stationery for all agesand interests. The Book Fair will be open:Mon-Fri morning 8.30-9.00 a.mMon-Thurs afternoon 2.30-3.30 p.m Payment by EFTPOS, Credit Card, or cash. Every purchase made helps to provide the schoolwith books and resources for … Read moreScholastic Book Fair! All week! A ‘pop-up book store’ in the library
Reminder: ANZAC assembly today will begin at 9.30 am. Poppies are available for a gold coin donation.
Reminder: ANZAC assembly today will begin at 9.30 am. Poppies are available for a gold coin donation. Whānau are warmly invited to attend. Whānau are also invited for ANZAC cookies in the staffroom afterwards.
Newsletter – Week 10, Term 1 2025
Week 10, Term 1, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, There are just three days left in Term One before we head into the school holidays on Friday. It has been a busy and enriching term, … Read moreNewsletter – Week 10, Term 1 2025
sKids holiday programme – 14th -24 April 2025
Please find attached the sKids holiday programme. Contact botanydowns@skids.co.nz or Wayne 021 616 513 Holiday Programme – April 2025 (1).pdf
No Assembly today -Friday 4th April
There will be no assembly today(Friday, 4th April) due to rain. Our end-of-term assembly will be next Friday, 11th April, before the ANZAC assembly.
Bakers Delight Hot Cross Buns
Orders close at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, April 4th. Six-packs are the same $12 price as bought in-store. $3 from each pack sold goes directly to our school. Three delicious flavours are available. Don’t miss out; order via KINDO today. BDS PTA
Fru Ju Friday
Don’t forget Fruju tomorrow, Friday 4th April. Pay by KINDO today or in cash tomorrow outside the staffroom. If it is raining under the junior canopy
Newsletter – Week 9, Term 1 2025
Week 9, Term 1, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, We are delighted to welcome our new families with a pōwhiri on Tuesday, 8 April, at 9.50 am. This special occasion is a wonderful opportunity to … Read moreNewsletter – Week 9, Term 1 2025
PTA Reminders: Friday 28 March – Funny Friday no uniform day & Fruju Friday
PTA reminders -Funny Friday no uniform day is tomorrow 28th March! Pay on kindo or bring $2 to your class teacher. – Fruju Friday is also tomorrow. Pay on kindo by midnight Thursday or bring cash on Friday. $1 or $2 options available. Thank you for your support!
