When I first found out that I had been selected to attend the KPMG Junior Account Assessment Evening, I was excited, but also extremely nervous. I had no idea what to expect. Would there be difficult accounting questions? Would we have individual interviews? Would I be asked about my future career plans and put on the spot? I spent a lot of time wondering what I had actually signed up for.MORE
Commerce Club Students Inspire Future Entrepreneurs at Botany Downs Primary School
A group of talented Commerce Club students recently visited Botany Downs Primary School to deliver engaging business and entrepreneurship workshops to Year 6 students. Through interactive presentations and collaborative activities, our students shared their knowledge of business, helped younger learners develop innovative ideas for a Dragons' Den challenge, and guided them through the process of creating business plans.MORE
UAIC Equity Research Competition
Recently, a BDSC team entered the UAIC Equity Research Competition, making it through to the finals, consisting of the top five teams in New Zealand!MORE
Money Week 2026
Money Week took place from Monday 3 to Friday 7 August, giving students the opportunity to learn more about financial literacy, money management, and making smart financial decisions for the future. This year's theme, 鈥淪mart Money Talks鈥�, focused on encouraging students to have conversations about money and develop practical skills that they can use in everyday life.MORE
Sports Update – September 2026
Explore the most recent and exciting sporting highlights from BDSC. Catch up on all the action and achievements from our talented athletes.MORE
Youth Project NZ Volunteering Awards Night
On 22 August, students from BDSC were recognised at the NZ Youth Volunteering Awards Night, which celebrates young people making a difference through volunteering and service in their communities.MORE
Newsletter, Edition 8, 2026
2026 Term 3, Week 7
Contains: Principal's Message; School Board Message; Exams 2026; The Science of Learning; Student Achievements; Sports Update; Winter Wellness; Supporting Our Young People; Year 13 Leavers Graduation; BDSC 2026 Yearbook; International Students' Homestay; Money Week 2026; Commerce; KPMG Junior Account Assessment Evening Experience; Itinerant Music Lessons for 2027; Alumni; Youth COP 2026; Upcoming Events; Contact Us.MORE
Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone in Fiji
When Saanvi Bharany 13E2 first read about the opportunity to volunteer in Fiji through Projects Abroad, she was excited, but also incredibly nervous. It was her first time travelling internationally without family, and she had no idea what to expect. Looking back now, she can confidently say it was one of the best decisions she's ever made and an experience that has changed her in ways never expected.MORE
Shadow A Leader at Microsoft
Saanvi Bharany 13E2 recently had the opportunity to participate in the Shadow a Leader programme at Microsoft New Zealand, where she spent the day with Dom Pringle (AI Workforce Leader) learning about leadership, innovation, and workplace culture.MORE
Girls Who Own
From Monday 13 to Wednesday 16 July, Ekam Minhas 13B7 had the privilege of participating in the 'Girls Who Own' programme initiated by Foodstuffs North Island, as one of 30 girls selected from across New Zealand. MORE