General News

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

14 Aug 2025

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

12 Aug 2025

Pasifika Fono

On Wednesday 11 June, the Pasifika Council hosted our first Fono for 2025. We gathered to talanoa, share kai, and connect with our students and whānau. The aim of the Fono was to provide an opportunity for whānau to express ideas and thoughts regarding the future aspirations of our Pasifika students at BDSC.MORE

10 Aug 2025

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.MORE

06 Aug 2025

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.MORE

05 Aug 2025

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.MORE

04 Aug 2025

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.MORE

01 Aug 2025

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