Rock Climbing
Our second event in the Rock Climbing Bouldering Series was a fantastic success, with students showing great enthusiasm and perseverance throughout the day. The event provided a fun and supportive environment where participants were able to challenge themselves on a variety of climbs while developing their skills and confidence.
In terms of results, Olivia Stone 9K12 performed strongly, finishing in 24th place, while Olivia Meng 10S10 placed 45th in a competitive field of 52 climbers.
We look forward to the next event in the series and continuing to build on this positive momentum.
Volleyball Referee Course
Thirteen BDSC students completed their Level 1 – Local Referee Qualification in May. The students were lead by Masha Zamani with support from BDSC volleyball partner Unite Volleyball Club.
The students will now practice their officiating skills in the college sport competitions and prepare for the Level 2 – Regional Referee Qualification.
Kingston Liu 10B1, Kingsley Liu 11B7, Henry Ross 9E2, Joshua Li 10B1, Michael Yeam 11E8, William Yeam 11E2, Ian Chen 12S4, Kallias Ha 9B1, Jay Chin 10K12, Edmond Yang 10S10, Tegan Chin 11E2, Annabelle Peacock 11J5, and Hailey Rose 11E2.
Anyone interested in joining Unite Volleyball club please use the QR code. The club trains at BDSC and the Founder – Amy Wong is BDSC Boys’ Development and Head Coach.
Swimming
Kiri Yamagami 12J5 recently competed at the Oceania Swimming Championships in Suva, Fiji. Kiri had an amazing experience at her first event representing New Zealand. She won three relay medals. 4×100 Freestyle Women’s GOLD, 4×100 Medley Women’s SILVER and 4×200 Freestyle Women’s BRONZE. Kiri also qualified for the final in 100m Butterfly.
She has now been selected in the NZ Team for the upcoming Tri Series – NZ v Victoria v Western Australia.
We are so proud of her achievements representing NZ as a 17-year-old, competing in the open level against the best swimmers in Oceania.
Swimming Counties Manukau Zone Champs
On Wednesday 20 May, 15 BDSC students travelled to the Manurewa Aquatic Centre to compete in the Counties Manukau Swimming Championships, achieving great overall results across all categories.
I loved how we got to hang out with friends and cheer each other on as we swam. Throughout the event, team spirit stayed incredibly high, with every single athlete pushing past their limits and giving 100% in their heats. My absolute personal highlight of the day was smashing my previous record to set a new PB in the freestyle event.
Even though we went up against some highly experienced swimmers, our squad kept their heads held high and never lost confidence. Ultimately, it was a wildly successful day filled with fun, growth, and memorable team bonding.
~ Theresa Tan 9B1
To cap off a fantastic meet, 10 of our students have qualified for the Auckland Champion of Champions event on Sunday, 7 June across multiple events – an outstanding achievement for the team.
Squash Team Champs
From Tuesday 5 May to Thursday 7 May, 12 of our squash players attended the Individual Championships at the North Shore Squash Club. It was an exciting few days filled with intense matches, strong competition, and plenty of team spirit.
The event provided a valuable experience for all involved, with our students competing against players from Macleans College, Long Bay College, and many other schools. Alongside the enjoyment of the tournament, Botany achieved some excellent results, with several players finishing in the top three across multiple divisions. A special mention to Luke Lin 13B7 for winning bronze in Division 1.
Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience, and we are looking forward to the next event later in the term.
Auckland Cross Country Champs
On Tuesday 26 May, 37 BDSC students competed in the College Sport Auckland Cross Country Championships, enjoying an awesome day of racing and team spirit.
A standout performance came from Olivia Stone 9K12, who claimed victory in the Junior Girls race with an incredible sprint finish, crossing the line less than a second ahead of her competitor – an outstanding achievement.
Another notable result was Kade McLoughlan 11D9, who placed an impressive 10th in his race, showing great determination and effort.