NAU MAI, HAERE MAI – Welcome to Botany Downs School! First day of 2026 is on Wednesday 4 February – we can’t wait to see you!
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Library books still to be returned…
There are still over 300 books to be returned to the library. Please check your child’s bag/bedroom/classroom etc, for any school library books to be returned. Overdue notices are sent via email each week – please check your emails for any of these notifications. Thank you for your help in returning our library books!
PTA reminders – Tomorrow – Friday 28 November – No uniform day & Fruju Friday
PTA messages: • No uniform day – can drive tomorrow Friday 28th November. Come dressed in your favourite festive outfit and in lieu of payment please bring a canned or non perishable food item to donate to the All Saints Foodbank. Items can be dropped off outside the staff room from 8.30am. • Fruju … Read morePTA reminders – Tomorrow – Friday 28 November – No uniform day & Fruju Friday
Correction to this week’s newsletter
Correction to this week’s newsletter Our awards being presented this week are our BDS weekly Values and Botany Best Awards. Our End of Term 4, Principals Awards, will be presented next Friday 5 December. Thank you
Newsletter – Week 8, Term 4 2025
Week 8 Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We are certainly enjoying this beautiful weather. Our tamariki are making the most of our field, playground, gaga pit, and sandpit, and there … Read moreNewsletter – Week 8, Term 4 2025
PTA message – Fruju Friday is on tomorrow 21st November.
PTA message – Fruju Friday is on tomorrow 21st November. $1 or $2 options available. Pay on kindo by midnight tonight or cash tomorrow. Thanks for your support!
Newsletter – Week 7, Term 4 2025
Week 7, Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, As we begin planning class placements for 2026, we welcome whānau to share any significant information that may support us in making the … Read moreNewsletter – Week 7, Term 4 2025
PTA message – Fruju Friday is on tomorrow 14th November. $1 or $2 options available.
PTA message – Fruju Friday is on tomorrow 14th November. $1 or $2 options available. Pay on kindo by midnight tonight or cash tomorrow.
Newsletter – Week 6, Term 4 2025
Week 6, Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, It was a stunning summer day for our Senior School Athletics, and everyone enjoyed the event, showing their Botany Best! It was wonderful … Read moreNewsletter – Week 6, Term 4 2025
Cultural Dress Day – Friday 14 November 2025
Reminder: Cultural Dress Day – Friday 14 November 2025 Come to school in your cultural attaire to celebrate the diversity of Botany Downs School. Cultural Dress Day 2025.pdf
PTA message – Fruju Friday is tomorrow 7th November.
PTA message – Fruju Friday is tomorrow 7th November. $1 Ice pops and $2 frujus available – pay on Kindo by midnight tonight or bring cash tomorrow. Thank you for your support!
