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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FREE Dental Care for Tamariki!
FREE Dental Care for Children in Manukau! AUT University’s Niho ora ki Manukau dental clinic is now open at AUT South Campus – offering free dental care for all children up to age 18. Check-ups, x-rays & cleans Friendly, modern clinic Low-cost care for parents too! 640 Great South Rd, Manukau (09) 921 9668 adc.aut.ac.nz … Read moreFREE Dental Care for Tamariki!
Reminder – Teacher Only Day tomorrow – sKids will be open – please contact Wayne to book.
Reminder – Teacher Only Day A reminder that we have a scheduled Teacher Only Day on this Friday (30 May). If you need to arrange care for your child, sKids will be open on that day – please contact Wayne Johnson to book in: botanydowns@skids.co.nz or phone 021-616-513.
PTA Message: All money or unsold chocolate is due back TOMORROW 29th May.
PTA message – please disregard this email if you have already returned your chocolate or money. All money or unsold chocolate is due back TOMORROW 29th May. Our bank account details are: Botany Downs School PTA 12-3089-0111164-00 Please use your child’s name and room number as the reference. Thank you for your support.
Newsletter – Week 5, Term 2 2025
Week 5, Term 2, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, Our school officially opened on 26 May 1975, which means we celebrate our 50th birthday this year. The Jubilee Committee is meeting this week to plan … Read moreNewsletter – Week 5, Term 2 2025
School Photos tomorrow. Class and individual photos will be taken on Wednesday 21 May, and sibling photos will be taken on Thursday 22 May.
Class and individual photos will be taken on Wednesday 21 May, and sibling photos will be taken on Thursday 22 May. The sibling form must be signed and returned by 8.30 am on Thursday, 22 May. Please ensure your child is wearing the correct winter uniform on both days. This includes black socks and black … Read moreSchool Photos tomorrow. Class and individual photos will be taken on Wednesday 21 May, and sibling photos will be taken on Thursday 22 May.
Newsletter – Week 4, Term 2 2025
Week 4, Term 2, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, Class and individual photos will be taken on Wednesday 21 May, and sibling photos will be taken on Thursday 22 May. Please ensure your child is … Read moreNewsletter – Week 4, Term 2 2025
PTA Hair Accessories for sale. Final day! – Available 8:30-9am outside the hall.
PTA Hair Accessories for sale. Final day! Available 8:30-9am outside the hall. $5 set of two scrunchies Limited stock available. Thanks for your support!
Pink Shirt Day 2025 – Wear something Pink today – Cupcakes on sale for $1.00 before school
Pink Shirt Day 2025 Botany Downs is taking part in Pink Shirt Day on Friday, 16th May. To celebrate this important day our house leaders will be selling cupcakes for $1 before school in front of the hall. We are also encouraging students to wear something pink.
Newsletter – Week 3, Term 2 2025
Week 3, Term 2, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, Last Friday, our wonderful PTA hosted a special Mother’s Day Breakfast to show appreciation for the incredible support they have received from our BDS whānau throughout … Read moreNewsletter – Week 3, Term 2 2025
Newsletter – Week 2, Term 2 2025
Week 2, Term 2, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, A huge thank you to our Book Week leaders, Mrs Hughson and Mrs Hatley-Owen, and their fantastic Book Week team for organising such a memorable celebration … Read moreNewsletter – Week 2, Term 2 2025