In Term 2, our music department has been busy! They attended the annual Discovery Concert by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, participated in an Orchestra and Jazz Band workshop, and got valuable insights into Songwriting Competitions from the Play it Strange Foundation.MORE
SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival
On Friday 30 May, a group of 12 Botany students and their teachers met at 4.30am at Auckland Airport to wing their way to Wellington and take part in the national finals of the SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival at St James Theatre.MORE
2025 Cultural Week Celebration
Each year, our school proudly celebrates Cultural Week. This vibrant event is a highlight of the school calendar, showcasing the rich diversity within our community.MORE
Duke of Edinburgh – Gold Award
Congratulations to Olivia Dixon (13E2 in 2024) on achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. In the Gold award, participants are required to undertake a service, develop a skill, and participate in a physical recreation activity each of which must be completed over a period of 12 months. At the Gold level, a 5th section is added which is the residential project. MORE
Duke of Ed – Gold Award
Congratulations to Anna Ding 13E2 on achieving her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. In the Gold award, participants are required to undertake a service, develop a skill, and participate in a physical recreation activity each of which must be completed over a period of 12 months. MORE
Blueprint Street Dance Compeitition 2024
In the July holidays, our team of nineteen dancers competed in the Blueprint Street Dance Schools Competition. The student leaders were Kyra Singh 12S10, Sienna Walmsley 12E8, and Eric Zhou 12S10. They choreographed a three-minute routine melding different street styles to a self-cut track featuring songs such as Voulez Vous by Abba, Drop by Timbaland, and 7-11 by Beyonce.MORE
Showquest 2024
In the last week of Term 2, our team of 38 dancers took to the stage of the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre at the Aotea Centre to compete in the annual Showquest competition. The performance was the culmination of two terms of hard work with one afternoon and two morning rehearsals each week. MORE
Get2Go Challenge Auckland Champions!
A dynamic day of adventure racing saw two BDSC teams compete in the Hillary Outdoors Get2GO Challenge.MORE
Moth Plant Competition 2024
During the Term 2 holidays into early Term 3, nine teams from BDSC took part in the Pest Free Howick Moth Plant Competition, coming out with three winning teams.MORE
TOI Wearable Arts
The TOI Wearable Arts competition for schools in New Zealand is a vibrant showcase of young talent, and creative ākonga. Wearable Arts is not just about fashion – it’s about breaking limits, bringing ideas to life, and nurturing deeper appreciation for artistic expression among inventive young minds.MORE