Newsletters

                                         Week 7, Term 2, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We are delighted to officially welcome Rachel Ryan to her new role as Deputy Principal and SENCo for Years 0–3. Rachel’s appointment has … Read moreNewsletter – Week 7, Term 2 2025

                                         Week 6, Term 2, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We hope you had an enjoyable long weekend. Our Teacher Only Day on Friday was a valuable opportunity for professional learning. Teachers focused … Read moreNewsletter – Week 6, 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

                                         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