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Newsletter / Week 5 / Term 4 2026
Week 5, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We were so excited to officially open our brand new Year 3 and Year 4 playground on Monday morning. This is the third playground … Read moreNewsletter / Week 5 / Term 4 2026
Newsletter / Week4 / Term 4 2026
Week 4, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau What an exciting week of sport for our tamariki. They represented our Kura brilliantly in basketball and touch … Read moreNewsletter / Week4 / Term 4 2026
Newsletter / Week4 / Term 4 2026
Week 4, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau What an exciting week of sport for our tamariki. They represented our Kura brilliantly in basketball and touch … Read moreNewsletter / Week4 / Term 4 2026
Newsletter Week 3 Term 4
Week 3, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, On teacher only day our teachers and teacher aides came together for an inspiring day of professional learning and growth. We focused on aligning our … Read moreNewsletter Week 3 Term 4
Newsletter Week 3 Term 4
Week 3, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, On teacher only day our teachers and teacher aides came together for an inspiring day of professional learning and growth. We focused on aligning our … Read moreNewsletter Week 3 Term 4
Newsletter Week 2 Term 4 2026
Week 2, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, What a fantastic start to the new term last week. I want to extend a huge thank you to our incredible PTA team for … Read moreNewsletter Week 2 Term 4 2026
Newsletter Week 1 Term 4, 2026
Week 1, Term 4 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau We hope you all enjoyed a restful and refreshing break. A very warm welcome to the new families who have joined our Botany Downs School … Read moreNewsletter Week 1 Term 4, 2026
Newsletter Week 10 Term 3 2026
Week 10, Term 3 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, What a fantastic Term 3 it has been. Our students have made the absolute most of every opportunity this term, from sports and arts to … Read moreNewsletter Week 10 Term 3 2026
Newsletter Week 9 Term 3 2026
Week 9, Term 3 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Celebrating Te Wiki o te reo Māori It is wonderful to celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori across our school this week, with our … Read moreNewsletter Week 9 Term 3 2026
Newsletter Week 8 Term 3 2026
Week 8, Term 3 2026 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Thank you to all our whānau who took the time to complete our recent survey. We are delighted with the results and truly appreciate the … Read moreNewsletter Week 8 Term 3 2026