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UID:13103-1785542400-1792454399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Student Tickets on sale for Year 13 Graduation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWe are delighted to inform you of our Year 13 student Graduation Celebration taking place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Botany Downs. \nThis special occasion marks the culmination of our students’ journey at school and provides an opportunity to reflect\, honour achievements\, and celebrate together. The afternoon will feature speeches from the Principal and Head Student Team\, followed by the presentation of a graduation scroll to each student. After the formal ceremony\, students and guests are invited to enjoy afternoon tea and refreshments in the function room. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thursday 5 November 2026\nVenue: St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Botany Downs\nDoors Open: 12:30 pm Start: 1:00 pm Finish: 4:00 pm\nDress Code: Smart Dress\n\nYear 13 Student Tickets Sales\n\nNo online payments accepted. Must be paid at Finance Centre Only.\nCost: $20 per student\nDeadline: Must be purchased by Monday 19 October 2026\nDistribution: Tickets will be handed out at the final Year 13 assembly on Friday October 30 2026\n\nNote: This event is exclusively for Year 13 students. Not Year 12 Students who are leaving at the end of 2026. \nGuest Ticket Sales\nThe venue has a maximum capacity of 495 seats. With 349 Year 13 students and staff included in this count\, guest ticket numbers will be limited. While we would love for all parents and caregivers to attend\, our priority is ensuring every Year 13 student can be part of this milestone celebration. \n\nNo online payment accepted. Must be paid at the Finance Centre Only\nDue to limited seating\, guest tickets (maximum of 1 per student) will be available only after all student tickets are confirmed.\nSales Window: Tuesday 20 October – Friday 23 October\nAvailability: Tickets will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. Unfortunately\, tickets cannot be held or reserved. To ensure fairness\, a maximum of one ticket per guest will be issued\, and requests for additional tickets will not be approved. Please note that this limit applies to all guests\, including those travelling from overseas.\n\nImportant: Once capacity is reached\, no further guest tickets can be sold. \nPlease note that this is a school event\, and all school rules and expectations apply. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance\, as catering is based on confirmed numbers. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/tickets-sale-graduation-dinner/
LOCATION:St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T234002Z
UID:11054-1785715200-1786147199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Money Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/event/money-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
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UID:28715-1785715200-1786147199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Interwhānau Sport\, Senior Volleyball
DESCRIPTION:Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition.
URL:/event/interwhanau-sport-senior-volleyball/
LOCATION:BDSC Gym\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
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UID:13982-1785888000-1785974399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mufti-day for Tournment Week
DESCRIPTION:Please ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this\, and the coins will be collected Period 2. \nThe College mufti dress code applies. That is: \n\nClothing\, although casual\, must be appropriate for a college environment;\nNo slogans referring to smoking\, alcohol and drugs\, any sexual or inappropriate connotations;\nThe mid-section of the body is to be covered and any student wearing a skirt or shorts deemed inappropriate will be required to wear one provided by the College (all skirts and shorts should be at least mid-thigh in length i.e. no midi/mini-skirts or short shorts);\nFootwear is to be smart/ casual.  School shoes will be issued to students who wear inappropriate footwear.  Suitable footwear\, i.e. enclosed shoes\, must be worn for practical classes (Health & PE\, Science and Technology).\nThe normal standards of hair colour apply so please do not colour your hair for the day;\nDo not bring any props or costumes\, as they may be inappropriate or be a distraction to learning in the classroom.
URL:/event/mufti-day-tournament-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
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UID:11048-1786320000-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Math Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/event/math-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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UID:30136-1786320000-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Aotearoa NZ School Library Week
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URL:/event/aotearoa-nz-school-library-week/
CATEGORIES:General,Library
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UID:12834-1786609800-1787140800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Board Elections - Student Nominations Open
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Nominations are invited for the election of one student to join the School Board. The term of standing starts from Term 4 and will finish at the end of Term 3. \nThis role requires a dedicated and attentive student who must have the college’s best interests at heart. A high level of confidentiality is also a must. \nThis student will be required to attend the monthly board meetings which are usually held on a Monday from 5.30pm to approximately 8pm\, including dinner. \nAny student enrolled at BDSC as of today will be eligible to stand. A list of enrolled (eligible) students will be available for viewing in the SLT Office Lobby.\n \nPlease see the Student Representative Handbook for more information about this role. \nPlease note that candidates will be required to provide a written statement (max of 250 words) and may also be asked to address college assembly before voting takes place. \nYou may nominate yourself. Follow this link for Nomination forms. Completed applications should be emailed to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz before noon on Wednesday 19 August. \nVoting will take place on Friday 4 September 2026. \nA list of candidates will be put up on the SLT office lobby door and on reception’s noticeboard as they are received.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”row-download” css=”.vc_custom_1597789051769{background-color: #e6f3fc !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n  Nomination Form.pdf \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1754515350948{margin-top: 20px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”row-download” css=”.vc_custom_1754515386404{background-color: #e6f3fc !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””] \n  Call for Nominations Letter.pdf \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”33988″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/board-trustees-student-nominations-open/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
CREATED:20170622T225233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T003910Z
UID:11117-1786665600-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Botany Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Annual Whānau quiz for all year levels to participate in as part of the Whānau Shield.
URL:/event/botany-challenge/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T020148Z
UID:31676-1786924800-1787788799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:2027 Head and Lead Student Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nTimeline: Lead and Head Student Nominations 2027\n\nMonday 17 August: Nominations open for Lead and Head Students 2027\nThe link to the nomination form will be emailed to current Year 11 and 12 students only.\nContact Mrs McGregor if you have any issues.\nWednesday 26 August: Nominations close for Lead and Head Students 2027\nFriday 18 September: Year 12 shortlisting vote for Head Students 2027 @11.10am (during tutor)\nMonday 21 September: Staff vote for Head Students 2027\nWednesday 23 September: Years 9 -12 vote for Head Student Team 2027 @11.10am (during tutor)\nWednesday 21 October: Head Student team panel interview conducted by the Senior Leadership Team\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/head-and-lead-student-applications-open/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
CREATED:20230215T195919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004010Z
UID:26703-1787097600-1787356799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:'Pulse' Dance Showcase
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URL:/event/dance-show-case/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
CREATED:20170821T002402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T002004Z
UID:12840-1787140800-1787140800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Board Elections - Student Nominations Close
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Nominations are invited for the election of one student to join the School Board. The term of standing starts from Term 4 and will finish at the end of Term 3. \nThis role requires a dedicated and attentive student who must have the college’s best interests at heart. A high level of confidentiality is also a must. \nThis student will be required to attend the monthly board meetings which are usually held on a Monday from 5.30pm to approximately 8pm\, including dinner. \nAny student enrolled at BDSC as of today will be eligible to stand. A list of enrolled (eligible) students will be available for viewing in the SLT Office Lobby.\n \nPlease see the Student Representative Handbook for more information about this role. \nPlease note that candidates will be required to provide a written statement (max of 250 words) and may also be asked to address college assembly before voting takes place. \nYou may nominate yourself. Follow this link for Nomination forms. Completed applications should be emailed to s.madden@bdsc.school.nz before noon on Wednesday 19 August. \nVoting will take place on Friday 4 September 2026. \nA list of candidates will be put up on the SLT office lobby door and on reception’s noticeboard as they are received.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/board-trustees-student-nominations-close/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
CREATED:20170821T002449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T020306Z
UID:12841-1787702400-1787788799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:2027 Head and Lead Student Applications Close
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nTimeline: Lead and Head Student Nominations 2027\n\nMonday 17 August: Nominations open for Lead and Head Students 2027\nThe link to the nomination form will be emailed to current Year 11 and 12 students only.\nContact Mrs McGregor if you have any issues.\nWednesday 26 August: Nominations close for Lead and Head Students 2027\nFriday 18 September: Year 12 shortlisting vote for Head Students 2027 @11.10am (during tutor)\nMonday 21 September: Staff vote for Head Students 2027\nWednesday 23 September: Years 9 -12 vote for Head Student Team 2027 @11.10am (during tutor)\nWednesday 21 October: Head Student team panel interview conducted by the Senior Leadership Team\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/head-lead-student-applications-close/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260919T161448
CREATED:20170620T020129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004056Z
UID:10929-1788134400-1788566399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Winter Sports Tournament Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/event/sports-tournament-week/
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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