Newsletters

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                                         Week 2, Term 4, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, It has been a great first week back at school, with everyone showing their Botany Best.  Next week on Thursday we have our … Read moreNewsletter – Week 2, Term 4 2025

                                         Week 1, Term 4, 2025 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 … Read moreNewsletter – Week 1, Term 4 2025

                                         Week 10, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, What a fabulous disco we had on Friday night. A huge thank you to our wonderful PTA (Parents and Teachers Association) for organising … Read moreNewsletter – Week 10, Term 3 2025

                                         Week 9, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, At the start of Term 4, we are delighted to welcome back Eve Carson from maternity leave. She will be teaching in Room … Read moreNewsletter – Week 9, Term 3 2025

                                         Week 8, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Thank you to all our whānau who took the time to complete our recent survey. We are really pleased with the results and … Read moreNewsletter – Week 8, Term 3 2025

                                         Week 7, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We are excited to share that our stunning new junior playground is now open.  A huge thank you goes to our fabulous PTA, … Read moreNewsletter – Week 7,Term 3 2025

                                         Week 6, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Congratulations to our tamariki for their amazing performance at the HPPA (Howick Pakuranga Principals’ Association) Gymnastics Competition. A big thank you to Miss … Read moreNewsletter – Week 6, Term 3 2025

                                         Week 5, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, We are so proud of our BDS Choir for bringing home a gold medal last week. Since this award, Miss Iris Liu, has … Read moreNewsletter – Week 5, Term 3 2025

                                         Week 4, Term 3, 2025 Kia ora koutou Parents and BDS Whānau, Our Dance Extravaganza on Thursday evening was spectacular. Our fabulous dancers lit up the stage with energy, confidence, and creativity; it was a … Read moreNewsletter – Week 4, Term 3 2025