Newsletters

                                         Week 2 Term 1 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We have had a wonderful start to the year. Our tamariki have settled well into their classrooms and are enjoying catching up with … Read moreNewsletter, Week 2 Term 1 2026

                                         Week 1 Term 1 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We hope the holiday break was a time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family. It has been wonderful to see … Read moreNewsletter – Week 1 Term 1 2026

                                         Week 10 Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, This will be the last newsletter for 2025. What a fabulous year this has been.  Last week, we celebrated our youngest learners at … Read moreNewsletter – Week 10, Term 4 2025

                                         Week 9 Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, On Friday, your child’s report will be emailed to you. Our teachers have done a fantastic job with these reports. We appreciate the … Read moreNewsletter – Week 9, 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

                                         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

                                         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

                                         Week 5, Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, 50th Jubilee Celebration Our 50th Jubilee celebrations last week were a huge success. It was a wonderful gathering on Thursday evening for our … Read moreNewsletter – Week 5, Term 4 2025

                                         Week 4, Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Celebrating 50 Years at Botany Downs School! We are thrilled to mark our 50th Jubilee. On Thursday, every student will receive a special … Read moreNewsletter – Week 4, Term 4 2025

                                         Week 3, Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, The Ministry of Education has informed us that the hall weathertightness project will begin after Labour Weekend, starting Tuesday 28 October 2025. The … Read moreNewsletter – Week 3, Term 4 2025