In Week 1 of Term 3 we hosted our annual NZQA Scholarship Celebration evening to recognise the wonderful achievements of the class of 2024.MORE
Newsletter, Edition 7, 2025
2025 Term 3, Week 8
Contains: Principal's Message; School Board Message; International Students' Homestay; Year 13 Leavers Graduation; 2025 School Magazine (Yearbook); Free Parent Webinar: Cyberbullying; Endeavour News; Gold at NSSCC; Money Week; 1JAP Exploring Japanese Culture & Cuisine; A Visit to Auckland Art Gallery; Inspiration at Howick Historical Village; Bone Carving Workshop; Eye on Nature Wearable Arts Competition; Pulse 2025; Dance NZ Made 2025; Music News; The Volunteering Club; BDSC Library; Sports Update; Alumni; Arts Hub; Upcoming Events; Contact Us.MORE
Gold Adventurous Journey on Great Barrier Island
From Monday 7 – Friday 11 July, five students completed their Duke of Edinburgh gold adventurous journey on Great Barrier Island. The journey involved flying to Great Barrier on a Cessna aircraft, five days of tramping and sleeping in tents then returning on the Cessna. MORE
Moth Plant Competition 2025
The 2025 Howick Local Board Moth Plant Competition, which ran from Monday 3 March to Friday 9 May. The competition aimed to control the spread of the invasive moth plant, which spreads rapidly and threatens native plants. This year, 43 teams registered and took part in this event, removing a total of 246,302 pods and seedlings, stopping over 6.1 million potential seeds from spreading.MORE
Trees For Survival 2025
On Thursday 19 June, a group of 35 BDSC students rolled up their sleeves and got their gumboots muddy in Hunua, where we planted over 650 native trees near the Wairua River. MORE
Level 2 Business Market Day
On Wednesday 4 June, the Level 2 Business classes held their first Market Day at BDSC during lunchtime. Despite the windy weather and unexpected rain, the student-led businesses adapted quickly and continued selling from an alternative location. MORE
Shadow a Leader Day
Being given the opportunity to participate in AUT’s 'Shadow a Leader Day' was an incredibly insightful experience that allowed me to go beyond the classroom and into the world of leadership. I had the privilege of spending the day with Clint Cardozo, CEO and co-founder of OneReg, gaining first-hand insight into the responsibilities, challenges, and decision-making involved in leading a successful organisation.MORE
Success at NZSS Culinary Challenge
Kate Sole 13J5 and Georgia Sole 13J11 participated in the Regional NZ Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge (NSSCC).
For this, they had to produce two identical entrée portions of a dish containing lamb loin, kumara, two locally grown vegetables and one rescued kitchen product.MORE
Japanese Trivia Night 2025
Eight students attended a regional competition called Japan Trivia Night on Friday 13 June. MORE
Pasifika Languages Week 2025
In Week 1 of Term 3, we celebrated Pasifika Languages Week. The school came alive with music and the rich spirit of the Pacific Islands. This event was organised by the Pasifika Council and was dedicated to honouring and sharing our Pasifika cultures. MORE