COVID-19 UPDATES

Newsletter – Week 1 Tuesday 19 October

October 18, 2021

Term 4, Week 1 2021 Kia ora koutou to our BDS Community, Welcome back to the start of Term 4 and a special welcome to our new families who are joining our BDS community. We hope you and your children have had a chance to relax, rest and enjoy

Announcement :

Auckland is at Alert Level 3 until further notice. The school remains closed. Please check your emails regularly for updates and notices.

Enrolment Process

Students from Year 1 (5 years old) to Year 6 (11 years old) are welcome to apply to study at Botany Downs School. Acceptance will depend on enrolment information provided and space availability in a class at the child’s year level. All International Students must be living with a parent at all times.

Application Pack :

Immigration

All International Students must hold a valid visa to study in New Zealand and adhere to their visa conditions. Visit the Immigration New Zealand website for more information on student visas.

Health Insurance

Medical and Travel Insurance is compulsory for International Students while in New Zealand. Insurance can be organised through companies such as the one listed below:

Southern Cross Travel Insurance

Click on the link to find brochures translated into the following languages:

Contact Details

Term Dates

Term 1: Tue 2 Feb – Fri 16 Apr
Term 2: Mon 3 May – Fri 9 Jul
Term 3: Mon 26 July – Fri 1 Oct
Term 4: Mon 18 Oct – Tue 14 Dec

Teacher Only Days
1 April, 4 June, 1 October, 26 October