The 2025 Howick Local Board Moth Plant Competition, which ran from Monday 3 March to Friday 9 May. The competition aimed to control the spread of the invasive moth plant, which spreads rapidly and threatens native plants. This year, 43 teams registered and took part in this event, removing a total of 246,302 pods and seedlings, stopping over 6.1 million potential seeds from spreading.MORE
Trees For Survival 2025
On Thursday 19 June, a group of 35 BDSC students rolled up their sleeves and got their gumboots muddy in Hunua, where we planted over 650 native trees near the Wairua River. MORE
Level 2 Business Market Day
On Wednesday 4 June, the Level 2 Business classes held their first Market Day at BDSC during lunchtime. Despite the windy weather and unexpected rain, the student-led businesses adapted quickly and continued selling from an alternative location. MORE
Shadow a Leader Day
Being given the opportunity to participate in AUT鈥檚 'Shadow a Leader Day' was an incredibly insightful experience that allowed me to go beyond the classroom and into the world of leadership. I had the privilege of spending the day with Clint Cardozo, CEO and co-founder of OneReg, gaining first-hand insight into the responsibilities, challenges, and decision-making involved in leading a successful organisation.MORE
Success at NZSS Culinary Challenge
Kate Sole 13J5 and Georgia Sole 13J11 participated in the Regional NZ Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC).
For this, they had to produce two identical entr茅e portions of a dish containing lamb loin, kumara, two locally grown vegetables and one rescued kitchen product.MORE
Japanese Trivia Night 2025
Eight students attended a regional competition called Japan Trivia Night on Friday 13 June. MORE
Pasifika Languages Week 2025
In Week 1 of Term 3, we celebrated Pasifika Languages Week. The school came alive with music and the rich spirit of the Pacific Islands. This event was organised by the Pasifika Council and was dedicated to honouring and sharing our Pasifika cultures. MORE
Pasifika Fono
On Wednesday 11 June, the Pasifika Council hosted our first Fono for 2025. We gathered to talanoa, share kai, and connect with our students and wh膩nau. The aim of the Fono was to provide an opportunity for wh膩nau to express ideas and thoughts regarding the future aspirations of our Pasifika students at BDSC.MORE
Young, Free and Pacific 2025
Young, Free and Pacific鈥� is an initiative dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow within Pasifika youth. MORE
Auckland Chamber Music Contest
On Saturday 7 June, two of our Chamber Music groups represented the school at the annual Auckland Chamber Music Contest, held at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre.MORE