575 Chapel Road,
East Tamaki,
Auckland 2016
East Tamaki,
Auckland 2016
OUR PEOPLE
Overview
Meet the people who lead, support and shape the Botany Downs Secondary College community.
Mrs Karen Brinsden
Principal, Executive Committee
principal@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Kerrie Holmes
Associate Principal
k.holmes@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Kate Beazley
Deputy Principal
k.beazley@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Debbie McGregor
Deputy Principal
d.mcgregor@bdsc.school.nz
Dr Mageshni Narain
Deputy Principal
m.narain@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Kerry Pinnell
Deputy Principal
k.pinnell@bdsc.school.nz
Mr Keir Whipp
Deputy Principal
k.whipp@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Hubaan Bhandari
John Britten Acting Whānau Leader
h.bhandari@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Deborah Bottom
Endeavour Assistant Whānau Leader
d.bottom@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Linda Byrne
Sir Peter Blake Assistant Whānau Leader
l.byrne@bdsc.school.nz
Mr Ben Euden
Koru Whānau Leader
b.euden@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Nicola Folks
Discovery Whānau Leader
n.folks@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Fiona Herbert
Endeavour Whānau Leader
f.herbert@bdsc.school.nz
Mr Michael Hough
John Britten Acting Assistant Whānau Leader
m.hough@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Gurpreet Kaur
Koru Assistant Whānau Leader
g.kaur@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Marie-Laure Killip
Spirit Whānau Leader
m.killip@bdsc.school.nz
Mr James Lowe
Discovery Assistant Whānau Leader
j.lowe@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Rochelle Murphy
Spirit Assistant Whānau Leader
r.murphy@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Estelle Strauss
Sir Peter Blake Whānau Leader
e.strauss@bdsc.school.nz
Mr Dip Achary
Head of Technology Learning Area
d.achary@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Irene Bennet
Head of Mathematics and Statistics Learning Area
i.bennet@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Tina Clapperton
Head of Art Department
t.clapperton@bdsc.school.nz
Miss Karen Douglas
Head of Social Sciences Learning Area
k.douglas@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Charmaine Hey
Head of Drama Department
c.hey@bdsc.school.nz
Mr Lau Raj Kumar
Head of Science Learning Area
l.kumar@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Michelle Lodge
Head of Languages Learning Area
m.lodge@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Laura McKenna
Head of Dance Department
l.mckenna@bdsc.school.nz
Mr Jonny Saville
Head of Health and Physical Education Learning Area
j.saville@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Emilie Servanin
Head of English
e.servanin@bdsc.school.nz
Mrs Abby Smith
Head of Learning Support
a.smith@bdsc.school.nz
Ms Louise Treneman
Head of Music Department
l.treneman@bdsc.school.nz
Leadership across our College
Our people play an important role in creating a supportive, connected and high-achieving learning environment for every student.
Our leadership teams work across the College to support student learning and wellbeing, strengthen our Whānau community, and provide guidance across the many different areas of school life. Together, they help ensure students have the support and opportunities they need to make the most of their time at BDSC.
School governance
The Botany Downs Secondary College School Board works alongside the Principal and staff to provide governance and help set the strategic direction of the College.
With input from the school community, the Board supports the College in providing students with the best possible opportunities during their time at BDSC. Its responsibilities include strategic direction, policy and oversight, with Board information, meeting dates and minutes available through our School Board & Governance area.
Explore Our College
Principal’s Welcome
A message from our Principal about the people, values and aspirations that shape the BDSC community.
News
Keep up to date with the latest stories, achievements and happenings from across our school community.
Calendar
Discover upcoming events, important dates and opportunities to connect with life at BDSC.