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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T225233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T003910Z
UID:11117-1786665600-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Botany Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Annual Whānau quiz for all year levels to participate in as part of the Whānau Shield.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/botany-challenge/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20230215T195919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004010Z
UID:26703-1787097600-1787356799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:'Pulse' Dance Showcase
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/dance-show-case/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170620T020129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004056Z
UID:10929-1788134400-1788566399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Winter Sports Tournament Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/sports-tournament-week/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20250528T004109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004139Z
UID:31674-1789948800-1790380799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language week)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori-maori-language-week/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20250411T003532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T231056Z
UID:31513-1790121600-1790207999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mufti Day for Te Wiki O Te Reo
DESCRIPTION:Please ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this\, and the coins will be collected Period 2. \nThe College mufti dress code applies. That is: \n\nClothing\, although casual\, must be appropriate for a college environment;\nNo slogans referring to smoking\, alcohol and drugs\, any sexual or inappropriate connotations;\nThe mid-section of the body is to be covered and any student wearing a skirt or shorts deemed inappropriate will be required to wear one provided by the College (all skirts and shorts should be at least mid-thigh in length i.e. no midi/mini-skirts or short shorts);\nFootwear is to be smart/ casual.  School shoes will be issued to students who wear inappropriate footwear.  Suitable footwear\, i.e. enclosed shoes\, must be worn for practical classes (Health & PE\, Science and Technology).\nThe normal standards of hair colour apply so please do not colour your hair for the day;\nDo not bring any props or costumes\, as they may be inappropriate or be a distraction to learning in the classroom.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/mufti-day-for-te-wiki-o-te-reo/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T141000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20250528T003933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004227Z
UID:31672-1790256600-1790259000@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Ekiden
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/ekiden/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170214T142910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T004908Z
UID:4395-1790294400-1790380799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Term 3 Finishing Date
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, refer to our Term Dates.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/term-3-finishing-date/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Term-3-fnish_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170214T142912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T005014Z
UID:4396-1791763200-1791849599@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Term 4 Starting Date
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, refer to our Term Dates.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/term-4-starting-date/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Term-4-start_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20171015T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T214631Z
UID:13151-1791763200-1792195199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Week
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/mental-health-awareness-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/postcard-five-ways-to-wellbeing-english-1_event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T214122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230031Z
UID:11072-1793710800-1793716200@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are pleased to inform you that our Year 12 Annual Awards will take place on Tuesday 3 November 2026. \nAll students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie\, and grooming and jewellery guidelines must be adhered to. \nDoors Open: 12:30pm\nStart Time:  1:00pm \nWe look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/awards-ceremony-year-12/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T214023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230137Z
UID:11070-1793732400-1793737800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are pleased to inform you that our Year 13 Annual Awards will take place on Tuesday 3 November 2026. \nAll students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie\, and grooming and jewellery guidelines must be adhered to. \nDoors Open: 6:30pm\nStart Time: 7:00pm \nWe look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/awards-ceremony-year-13/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T214710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230516Z
UID:11082-1793883600-1793894400@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Graduation Celebration for Year 13
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ALL DETAILS ARE TO BE CONFIRMED \nWe are delighted to invite all Year 13 students to their Graduation Celebration\, taking place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands. \nThis special occasion marks the culmination of our students’ journey at school and provides an opportunity to reflect\, honour achievements\, and celebrate together. The afternoon will feature speeches from the Principal and Head Student Team\, followed by the presentation of a graduation scroll to each student. After the formal ceremony\, students and guests are invited to enjoy afternoon tea and refreshments in the function room. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday 5 November\nVenue: St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands\nDoors Open: 12.45pm\nStart Time: 1pm\nApproximate Finish Time: 4pm\nDress Code: Smart casual \nYear 13 Student Tickets Sales:\nNo online payments accepted. Must be paid at Finance Centre Only.\nCost: $20 per student\nDeadline: Must be purchased by Monday 20 October\nDistribution: Tickets will be handed out at the final Year 13 assembly on Friday 24 October\nNote: This event is exclusively for Year 13 students. Not Year 12 Students who are leaving at the end of 2025. \nGuest Ticket Sales:\nThe venue has a maximum capacity of 495 seats. With 380 Year 13 students and staff included in this count\, guest ticket numbers will be limited. While we would love for all parents and caregivers to attend\, our priority is ensuring every Year 13 student can be part of this milestone celebration.\nNo online payment accepted. Must be paid at the Finance Centre Only\nDue to limited seating\, guest tickets (maximum of 1–2 per student – to be confirmed) will be available only after all student tickets are confirmed.\nSales Window: Tuesday 21 October – Thursday 23 October\nAvailability: First-come\, first-served basis. No holds or reservations.\nImportant: Once capacity is reached\, no further guest tickets will be sold. \nPlease note that this is a school event\, and all school rules and expectations apply. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance\, as catering is based on confirmed numbers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/graduation-dinner/
LOCATION:St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Graduation_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T214202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230241Z
UID:11074-1793970000-1793975400@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 11
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/senior-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20220803T003526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230735Z
UID:25892-1794528000-1794614399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Staff Only Accord Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/staff-only-day-2/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Accord-Day_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261203T135500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261203T151500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T214841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230841Z
UID:11084-1796306100-1796310900@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Talent Quest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/talent-quest/
LOCATION:Published
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Talent-Quest_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261204T090500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T214923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230921Z
UID:11086-1796375100-1796396400@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Picnic Day
DESCRIPTION:9.05am – 12:15pm followed by shared whānau lunch 12:15 – 1:15 pm. Students then based in their whānaus and school will end at the slightly earlier time of 2pm. \nA fun day held annually in the last week of Term 4. The morning consists of going around in your classes competing in 13 short fun games\, such as ‘Sack Race’\, ‘3- Legged Race’ and the famous “Sponge Relay’. \nThe cafe will be open during lunchtime but only selling the basics – drinks\, juices and potato chips. \nWhat to bring\n\nIf organised by your Whānau\, students to bring a shared lunch to their Whānau – items as advised by your Whānau Leader/Tutor\nSuncream\nHat\nWater bottle\nif needed\, antihistamines. Only our nurse can administer them in case of emergency\, and hay fever can be especially high this time of year.\nGreat attitude\n\nMost of the day is spent outside\, please remember to be Sun Smart. \nWhat to wear\nStudents are permitted to travel to school in their correct sports gear – BDSC PE shorts (no exceptions) with BDSC PE t-shirt. \nFace paint is ok if used sparingly and sensibly. To be applied once you are at school in your tutor classes. \nFormat\n\nAll students to report to your whānau promptly at 9.05 am to drop off food and do roll call.\nClasses rotate around the 12 events in the morning.\nYear 9 and 10 classes will be ranked from 1st to 12th for each activity. 1st = 12 points\, 2nd = 11 points etc.\nAt the end of the day\, there will be a Year 9 and Year 10 winner\, and then the overall winner\, which will go towards the Whānau Shield.\nThere are bonus points awarded for behaviour\, enthusiasm\, teamwork etc as well as following dress-code.\n\nPotential activities include\nChest Shuffle\, Sack Race\, Hoop Exchange\, Lunar Landing\, Sponge Relay\, Noodle Hockey\, Skittles\, 3-Legged Race\, and Hoopla.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/picnic-day/
LOCATION:BDSC Fields\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Picnic-Day_720x560px-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261207T131500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261207T144500
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170920T061919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T231112Z
UID:13106-1796649300-1796654700@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Junior Awards Ceremony for Year 10
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/junior-awards-ceremony-year-10/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170214T142912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T231752Z
UID:4397-1796688000-1796774399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Last Day of Term 4 for Students
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Our office will be closed from 10.30am on Tuesday 8 December and will reopen on Wednesday morning. \nFor more information\, refer to our Term Dates.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/term-4-finishing-date/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/T4-Finishing-day-for-students_720x560px-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T203204
CREATED:20170622T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T231154Z
UID:11068-1796720400-1796725800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Junior Awards Ceremony for Year 9
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/awards-ceremony-year-9/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg
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