PPTA STRIKE ACTION

We received official notification from the Ministry of Education
confirming that
 strike action will proceed on Thursday 23 October.

We kindly ask that all students remain at home and use this time to:
Revise class work, plan or complete assessments, or catch up on any missed coursework.

For students who are unable to work from home, we will offer the option to be onsite, supervised by non-union staff .
If your child needs to attend school on this day, please notify Miss Madden at s.madden@bdsc.school.nz so we can plan accordingly.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these disruptions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Forms & Documents

Parent/Guardian Handbook, uniform orders, stationery requirements, Option Books and more…

Parent/Guardian Handbook

College standards and procedures information found in our handbook regarding daily notices, donations, homework and more. We are proud of our students and are committed to maintaining the very highest standards for our community.

To notify us of a student absence please email or call 273-2310 and leave a message on the absence answer phone.

Notify Absence

Term 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

Term Dates

To notify us of a student absence please email or call 273-2310 and leave a message on the absence answer phone.

Notify Absence

Term 3:
Monday 14 July
– Friday 19 September

Term Dates

We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone students.

View more on our enrolment process and application formsLEARN MORE
 

We welcome applications from both In-Zone and Out-of-Zone students.

View more on our enrolment process and application formsLEARN MORE
 

Sports Awards Evening

Wednesday, 22 October 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
BDSC Performing Arts Centre
  • General
  • Co-curricular

A night of awards, good food, entertainment, guest speaker and fun. Doors open at 5.45pm with a 6.00pm start. All top teams and athletes are encouraged to attend. Tickets will be on sale from the Finance Centre.... MORE

Public Holiday: Labour Day

Monday, 27 October 2025
ALL DAY
  • Holidays

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
BDSC Performing Arts Centre
  • General
  • Curriculum

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 12 Annual Awards will take place on Wednesday 29 October 2025. All students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie, and grooming and....... MORE

Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
BDSC Performing Arts Centre
  • General
  • Curriculum

We are pleased to inform you that our Year 13 Annual Awards will take place on Wednesday 29 October 2025. All students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie, and grooming and....... MORE

Junior Examinations

Thursday, 30 October 2025 - Monday, 3 November 2025
ALL DAY
  • General
  • Curriculum

Junior Exams will be held Thursday 30 October, Friday 31 October & Monday 3 November 2025.... MORE

ENVIROSCHOOLS: More Than Just a Co-curricular Experience

22 Sep 2025 Alumni General

BDSC has had a strong Enviroschools group since 2008. Often the largest co-curricular group in the College, students are able to participate in a range of activities that improve the local environment, while also making friends and engaging with teachers away from a curriculum setting.

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We encourage students to participate in a variety of sports. LEARN MORE

We welcome enquiries from teaching and administration staff seeking a position at our college.
View our current opportunities

Teacher of Science

Full time, Permanent
Start: Term 1, 2026
Applications close: 4pm, Thursday 23 October

Learning Assistant

Fixed term position, Term-time only
30 hours per week (full time) – five days per week
Applications close: 4pm, Friday 31 October

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