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Alum Head Boy, Aryaman Taore

Aryaman Taore recently turned down a place at Harvard University to take full control of his personal delivery service business, LazyAz.

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21 Oct 2016

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  Young, Free and Pacific 2025
  Young, Free and Pacific’ is an initiative dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow within Pasifika youth.
  08 Aug 2025

  General Co-curricular Trips
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  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.
  07 Aug 2025

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  Fridays @ Twelve
  The BDSC Jazz Band, Choir, and Chamber Groups were invited to perform on Friday 13 June at the Uxbridge Arts Centre. The Fridays@Twelve series is an exceptional way to highlight students’ musical talent from the local colleges.
  06 Aug 2025

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  Embracing the 3G4G Values
  At the beginning of Term 2, students from the Beginner English Language Class (BLC) participated in an educational visit to Fo Guang Shan Temple as part of the 3G4G Festival. The purpose of this festival is to promote the values of Doing Good Deeds, Saying Good Words, and Thinking Good Thoughts, encouraging young people to lead positive and thoughtful lives.
  05 Aug 2025

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  Remembrance
  In Term 2, Year 10 students were learning about New Zealand’s participation in World War I and II as well as our role as peacekeepers. We were very privileged to have Mrs Glynan bring in her Poppa’s medals that he earned for his contribution to World War One.
  04 Aug 2025

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  Newsletter, Edition 6, 2025
  2025 Term 3, Week 3
  Contains: Principal's Message; School Board Message; School Board Election; Āheitanga; Engagement and Academic Data Tracking Reporting; Scholarship Celebration; Endeavour News; Year 10 Social Studies; Music News; Young, Free and Pacific 2025; Pasifika Fono; Pasifika Languages Week; Japanese Trivia Night; Success at NSSCC; BLC Trip to Fo Guang Shan Temple; Year 13 Business Shadow a Leader Day; Level 2 Business Market Day; Enviroschools; Duke of Edinburgh's Award; Sports Update; Pulse; A Shakespeare Spectacular; Howick Youth Council Quiz Night; Tackling Technology; International Students' Homestay; Alumni Update; Upcoming Events; Contact Us.
  01 Aug 2025

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  Music News
  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.
  21 Jun 2025

  General Curriculum Co-curricular
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  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.
  18 Jun 2025

  General Co-curricular Trips
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  Empowering Future Financial Leaders
  On Wednesday 4 June, our Level 3 Finance students had the privilege of attending a dynamic and insightful workshop delivered by SavY — a student-led initiative from the University of Auckland. This free workshop was tailored specifically for Finance and Accounting students and covered a range of essential financial literacy topics, including investments, banking, savings, and KiwiSaver.
  14 Jun 2025

  General Curriculum