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                                         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

                                         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

                                         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

                                         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

                                         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

                                         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

                                         Week 8, Term 1, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, What a fantastic Grandparents’ afternoon we had! Over 200 special guests joined us, including not only grandparents but also other cherished people who hold a grandparent-like … Read moreNewsletter – Week 8, Term 1 2025

                                         Week 7, Term 1, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, Our Year 5 students had an amazing time at Willow Park Camp, making memories, building friendships, and embracing new challenges. A huge thank you to Mr … Read moreNewsletter – Week 7, Term 1 2025

                                         Week 6, Term 1, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, Our Year 6 students had an absolutely amazing time at camp in Chosen Valley. With the support of our fabulous teachers and wonderful parent helpers, the … Read moreNewsletter – Week 6, Term 1 2025

                                         Week 5, Term 1, 2025 Tēnā koutou te whānau, This is a very special week for our Year 6 students as they head off to camp at Chosen Valley on Wednesday for two nights, as … Read moreNewsletter – Week 5, Term 1 2025