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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240906
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T011112Z
UID:19867-1725580800-1729900799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Purchasing of College Yearbook magazine closes
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the college’s outstanding successes and highlights achieved through the hard work and dedication of our students\, the college will publish an annual school yearbook for 2024 which is available to all students to purchase.\nPre-orders are open from now until Friday 25 October. The price per book is $25.00. \nBooks will be pre-ordered based on full payment. The cost of the book will be added to all student accounts. Please pay directly online or at the Finance Centre. Use the reference ‘School Yearbook’ and Student ID. \nIf you would like to allocate funds in your credit balance to purchase this yearbook\, you must inform Mrs Angela O’Shaughnessy in the Finance Centre a.oshaughnessy@bdsc.school.nz. \nPayments will close on Friday 25 October (Term 4\, Week 2). If you do not wish to purchase a yearbook\, you do not need to do anything – this charge will be removed from the student accounts after Friday 25 October. \nThe yearbook will be delivered to Junior students in their tutor classes. Senior students will be able to collect their ordered books from the Student Services from Monday 25 November 2024.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/purchasing-college-yearbook-magazine-closes/
LOCATION:BDSC Finance Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, Published\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240719T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20190311T224755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T223059Z
UID:18921-1721379600-1721401200@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Uniform Shop open (extra hours)
DESCRIPTION:View more on our Uniform and Stationery \nEXTRA HOURS \n\nFriday 19 July\, 9am – 3pm\n\nOur uniform shop will be open in the school holidays on Friday 19 July from 9am – 3pm. If you would like to try any items on\, there will be a booking system in place for this day only. You can make a booking via www.schoolinterviews.co.nz using booking code ajbxx. If you know your size and don’t need to try any items on\, you do not need to book and can purchase uniform during the opening hours. \nSHOP HOURS DURING TERM \n\nMonday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday 8 – 9 AM\nTuesday 3:15 – 4:15 PM
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/uniform-shop-open-extra-hours-1/
LOCATION:BDSC Uniform Shop\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20240611T213834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T223222Z
UID:29743-1718236800-1718323199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:TOI Wearable Arts
DESCRIPTION:A wearable art competition for student designers run in collaboration with our friends at World of Wearable Art. Students can exhibit their larger than life creations at a live Showquest event around Aotearoa.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/toi-wearable-arts/
LOCATION:Aotea Centre\, 50 Mayoral Dr\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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CREATED:20180520T230235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T210612Z
UID:15322-1718199900-1718201700@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Languages Week Food Stalls
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/languages-week-food-stalls/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240508T141000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20220213T224028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T235916Z
UID:24603-1715175000-1715177400@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Level 2 Business Market Day 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/year-12-business-market-day-2/
CATEGORIES:General
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CREATED:20180501T010655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T233132Z
UID:15202-1714570200-1720015800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tertiary Series
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Can’t decide where to go after secondary school? During the next couple of months\, several tertiary providers will be coming in for the opportunity for you to gain an insight of what they provide. These sessions are aimed at Year 12 and Year 13 students and start at 1:30 pm.  \n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29332″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tertiary-series/
LOCATION:BDSC Conference Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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CREATED:20170622T223533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235902Z
UID:11101-1714023900-1714032000@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Anzac Day Service Parade
DESCRIPTION:Assembles at 5.45am\, Mellons Bay Road Howick.\nService at 6am\, Stockade Hill Howick.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/anzac-day-service-parade/
LOCATION:Stockade Hill\, Howick\, 12 Mellons Bay Road\, Auckland\, Howick\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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CREATED:20190304T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T235710Z
UID:18900-1712394000-1712422800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Car Wash Fundraiser for Blake Whānau
DESCRIPTION:Come get your car washed. Proceeds go towards our Sir Peter Blake Whānau and their charity World Vision Child.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/car-wash-fundraiser-blake-whanau/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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CREATED:20181023T221039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T231151Z
UID:18338-1712149200-1712160000@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Uniform Shop open (extra hours)
DESCRIPTION:View more on our Uniform and Stationery \nEXTRA HOURS \n\nWednesday 3 April\, 1 – 4pm\n\nSHOP HOURS DURING TERM \n\nMonday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday 8 – 9 AM\nTuesday 3:15 – 4:15 PM
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/uniform-shop-open-extra-hours-3/
LOCATION:BDSC Uniform Shop\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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CREATED:20220213T223920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T235939Z
UID:24601-1711546200-1711548600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Level 2 Business Market Day 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/year-12-business-market-day-1/
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/L2-Market-Day_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20190120T233212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T231016Z
UID:18608-1711459800-1711477800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Uniform Shop open (extra hours)
DESCRIPTION:View more on our Uniform and Stationery \nEXTRA HOURS \n\nTuesday 26 March\, 1.30 – 6.30pm\n\nSHOP HOURS DURING TERM \n\nMonday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday 8 – 9 AM\nTuesday 3:15 – 4:15 PM
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/uniform-shop-open-extra-hours-2/
LOCATION:BDSC Uniform Shop\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240310T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240407T000000
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CREATED:20201130T212143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T010927Z
UID:19407-1710028800-1712448000@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar\, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting\, prayer\, reflection and community.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/ramadan/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T190216Z
UID:27974-1698105600-1698451199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Year 13 Mufti Week
DESCRIPTION:Mufti Week Themes\nMonday 23 October:\nLabour day (not in school) \n\n\nTuesday 24 October:\nCasual mufti  \n\n\nWednesday 25 October:\nCharacter dress up day fictional (from a movie or book) \n\n\nThursday 26 October:\nCelebrity dress up day (actors/actresses\, singers\, sports players etc) \n\n\nFriday 27 October:\nCareers mufti dress up (your future career) \n\n\nProps are not permitted as part of your costume/dress attire and no outfit that makes a political stance or could be deemed offensive to a particular culture and religion can be worn. \nNormal mufti dress code applies:  \n\n\nMUFTI DAY DRESS CODE\n\nThe clothing\, although casual\, must be appropriate for a college environment.\nNo slogans referring to smoking\, alcohol and/or drugs\, or 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).\nNo see-through clothing.\nFootwear is to be smart/casual. School shoes will be issued to students who wear inappropriate footwear.  Suitable footwear\, i.e.\, enclosed shoes\, are still required for practical classes like PE & Health\, 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
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/year-13-mufti-week/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20170402T130533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T005018Z
UID:7278-1694649600-1694735999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mathematics Common Assessment Task (MCAT)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, dates for MCAT are Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 September. \nGuidelines for administration for the MCAT will be published on the Mathematics subject page and communicated by circular. \n\n2023 NCEA and Scholarship Examination Timetable.pdf\nAll NCEA (levels 1 – 3) and New Zealand Scholarship examination sessions are three hours. \nAll exam sessions start at either 9:30 am or 2:00 pm. \nMore info\n\nExternal examination information for students\nInformation about NZQA Fees\nCandidate Information Sheet\n\nFor more information refer to Examinations.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/mathematics-common-assessment-task-mcat-2/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Exams_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20170402T130406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T005150Z
UID:7276-1694476800-1694563199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mathematics Common Assessment Task (MCAT)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, dates for MCAT are Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 September. \nGuidelines for administration for the MCAT will be published on the Mathematics subject page and communicated by circular. \n\n2023 NCEA and Scholarship Examination Timetable.pdf\nAll NCEA (levels 1 – 3) and New Zealand Scholarship examination sessions are three hours. \nAll exam sessions start at either 9:30 am or 2:00 pm. \nMore info\n\nExternal examination information for students\nInformation about NZQA Fees\nCandidate Information Sheet\n\nFor more information refer to Examinations.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/mathematics-common-assessment-task-mcat/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Curriculum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Exams_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20170920T061533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T214935Z
UID:13103-1756684800-1761004799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tickets on sale for Year 13 Graduation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite all Year 13 students to their Graduation Celebration\, taking place on Friday 31 October 2025 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: Friday 31 October 2025\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.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tickets-sale-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;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20220831T205443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T220003Z
UID:26039-1756684800-1760140799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Purchasing of Year 13 Graduation Book
DESCRIPTION:Graduation Book is only available to Year 13 Leavers and is a record of the ‘Class of 2025’.\nThe cost to purchase the 2025 Graduation Book is $30. The last day for payment is either Friday 10 October. \nThe Graduation Book fee is automatically loaded onto every Year 13 student’s account. After Friday 10 October\, students who have not made full payment will have this fee removed from their account and no book will be ordered. Every year we have students wishing to purchase one after the closing date. Unfortunately\, these requests will be declined as we must confirm numbers with the printers.  \nStudents who have purchased a book will receive this\, along with their final school report\, before departing the graduation celebration. Those not attending the celebration\, but who have paid for a Graduation Book\, can collect it from the Finance Centre during the NZQA exams.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/purchasing-of-year-13-graduation-book/
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Graduation_720x560px.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230816T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20180610T221120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T004238Z
UID:17656-1692201600-1692201600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Sports Scholarship Applications for 2024 close
DESCRIPTION:We offer quality education to further develop future sports leaders and regional national representatives. If you’re a young sportsperson who has proven themselves in your chosen sport\, apply now.    Sports Scholarship Application.pdf  \nApplications close 4pm\, Wednesday 16 August 2023.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/sports-scholarship-applications-close/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230812
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20170622T212631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T223902Z
UID:11050-1691712000-1691798399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:KBB Music Festival - Honours Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nKBB Music Festival is being held from Monday 7 August to Saturday 12 August. \n\nOrchestra performing on Monday 7 August at 3.30pm in Holy Trinity Cathedral\, Parnell\nJazz Band performing on Thursday 10 August at 2pm in St Marys Church\, Parnell\nKBB Honours Orchestra is Friday 11 August in Holy Trinity Cathedral\, Parnell. Celia Chan 12E2 has been selected to participate. They will rehearse from 5pm and perform Gareth Farr’s “From the Depths Sound the Great Sea Gongs” at 8.30pm \n\nAll sessions are free to attend. \nThe Gala Concerts on Saturday 12 August are $15 per ticket. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nKBB Music Festival 2019\nFree Adjudicated Performances at the Holy Trinity Cathedral\n12 – 16 August \nGala Concerts\nSaturday 17 August\, Holy Trinity Cathedral \n2 pm Chamber Orchestras & Concert Bands\n6:30 pm Symphony Orchestras & Jazz Bands \nOnline tickets: *service fees may apply\n$15 one concert\n$25 both concerts \nTickets available through iTicket \nDoor Sales: Limited door sales available at venue from Wednesday 14 August\n$20 adult (per concert)\n$5 student/child (per concert) \nHonours Programme\nFriday 16 August\, performance at 8:30 pm Holy Trinity Cathedral & St Mary’s Church\, Parnell \nCost – Free.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”19763″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019-KBBMF-Poster-Violin.pdf”][vc_single_image image=”12734″ img_size=”” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/KBB-Schedule-2019.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”9560″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/kbb-music-festival/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Cathedral\, St Mary’s\, Cnr St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd\, Parnell\, Auckland\, 1052\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Co-curricular
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230802T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230511T205543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T004534Z
UID:27258-1691004600-1691269200@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:School Production: The Addams Family
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nBook: Marshall Brickman\nBook: Rick Elice\nMusic and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa\n\nTHE ADDAMS FAMILY\, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family\, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams\, the ultimate princess of darkness\, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet\, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough\, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now\, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife\, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. \n\nTickets: $20 available at the Finance Centre[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”26850″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/school-production-the-addams-family/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/The-Addams-Family_event.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230724T132000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230724T140500
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230524T231719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T042102Z
UID:27342-1690204800-1690207500@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:University of Waikato: Experience Law
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nConsidering a career in the Law\, but don’t know much about it?\nCome along to the University of Waikato’s Law School (Te Piringa Faculty of Law) presentation called “Experience Law”\, which is specifically designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students.  The presentation introduces students to Law\, covers studying Law at university with what Waikato offers\, contains some ‘mini lectures’ focusing on some interesting legal cases\, and talks about what sort of jobs Law graduates can go on to.  \nMonday 24 July\n1.20pm – 2.05pm\nConference Centre[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27343″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/uiversity-of-waikato-experience-law/
LOCATION:BDSC Conference Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230624
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20190617T003851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T230425Z
UID:19567-1687478400-1687564799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mufti-day for sister school Lelean Memorial School
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 29 August is an island themed mufti-day in support of our sister school\, Lelean Memorial School\, in Fiji. \nPlease 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-fiji-service-trip-sister-school/
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/Mufti-Day_720x560px.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230508T020724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T000759Z
UID:27233-1687460400-1687465800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Growing Emotional Resilience Parenting Workshop - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr Kirsten Davis is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director ofThe Psychology Group. She is a local mum who has extensive experience in both working therapeutically with children\, adolescents and families; and in training and consulting to professionals. She is passionate about supporting the development of “emotional literacy” – the ability to observe and describe emotions and the positive impact this has on relationships and the way we experience the world. \nThese sessions are focused on supporting you to identify stress and worry and to find ways to build a level of resilience that involves both learning how to tolerate a level of stress or worry in everyday life\, and then what to do when that level is too much and it is starting to impact daily life. The information will help you as a parent both support your child and also increase your own strategies to cope when you find daily life challenging. \nTime: 6.45pm arrival for 7.00pm Start\nWhere: Botany Downs Secondary College\, John Britten (black building)\nCost: $5 cash koha/donation at the door would be appreciated[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Thursday 22nd June 2023 \nPart Two: Parenting with Mindfulness and Acceptance.\nParenting is challenging and finding ways to navigate the ups and downs can be difficult. This session will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding Mindfulness and how you can practice this in everyday life\nUnderstanding emotions and a few tips on regulating difficult emotions\nLearning the skill of acceptance to help when you are faced with realities you can’t change\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27227″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/growing-emotional-resilience-parenting-workshop-part-2/
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Parening-Workshop_22-June.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230503T213323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T212809Z
UID:27198-1686182400-1686268799@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:PPTA STRIKE: Year 9 Rostered Home
DESCRIPTION:We have received confirmation from NZ PPTA that further strike action will proceed as planned. This means that on the below days\, the students indicated will not be taught or have work set for them by union members. To ensure the safety of all students\, the School Board will be rostering home the year levels impacted on the following days:· Thursday 4 May – Year 11 · Tuesday 9 May – Year 12               · Tuesday 16 May – Year 9               · Wednesday 17 May – Year 10 · Thursday 1 June – Year 12 · Tuesday 6 June – Year 10               · Thursday 8 June – Year 9Families who require their children to be onsite will need to let attendance@bdsc.school.nz know so a register can be maintained for safety purposes. Students coming in will be supervised in the library by non-union staff members. They will need to bring their personal learning devices with them to undertake individual and independent learning.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/ppta-strike-8-june/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230503T213212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T212829Z
UID:27195-1686009600-1686095999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:PPTA STRIKE: Year 10 Rostered Home
DESCRIPTION:We have received confirmation from NZ PPTA that further strike action will proceed as planned. This means that on the below days\, the students indicated will not be taught or have work set for them by union members. To ensure the safety of all students\, the School Board will be rostering home the year levels impacted on the following days:· Thursday 4 May – Year 11 · Tuesday 9 May – Year 12               · Tuesday 16 May – Year 9               · Wednesday 17 May – Year 10 · Thursday 1 June – Year 12 · Tuesday 6 June – Year 10               · Thursday 8 June – Year 9Families who require their children to be onsite will need to let attendance@bdsc.school.nz know so a register can be maintained for safety purposes. Students coming in will be supervised in the library by non-union staff members. They will need to bring their personal learning devices with them to undertake individual and independent learning.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/ppta-strike-6-june/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230503T213102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T212856Z
UID:27193-1685577600-1685663999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:PPTA STRIKE: Year 12 Rostered Home
DESCRIPTION:We have received confirmation from NZ PPTA that further strike action will proceed as planned. This means that on the below days\, the students indicated will not be taught or have work set for them by union members. To ensure the safety of all students\, the School Board will be rostering home the year levels impacted on the following days:· Thursday 4 May – Year 11 · Tuesday 9 May – Year 12               · Tuesday 16 May – Year 9               · Wednesday 17 May – Year 10 · Thursday 1 June – Year 12 · Tuesday 6 June – Year 10               · Thursday 8 June – Year 9Families who require their children to be onsite will need to let attendance@bdsc.school.nz know so a register can be maintained for safety purposes. Students coming in will be supervised in the library by non-union staff members. They will need to bring their personal learning devices with them to undertake individual and independent learning.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/ppta-strike-1-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230530T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230518T000327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T000327Z
UID:27293-1685473200-1685478600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Raising Rainbows Parenting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Date: Tuesday 30 May\nTime: 6.45pm arrival for 7.00pm Start\nWhere: Howick College – Bill Dimmery Performing Arts Centre – Sandspit Rd\, Howick\nCost: $5 cash koha/donation at the door would be appreciated[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27294″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/raising-rainbows-parenting-workshop/
LOCATION:Howick College\, 25 Sandspit Road\, Howick\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Parening-Workshop_30-May.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230527T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230524T212247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T230345Z
UID:27337-1685179800-1685190600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Enviroschools: Raphoe Park Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Come and help clean up the litter and illegal dumping from one of our local reserves\, Raphoe Park. Meet at the entrance on Innisowen Place\, Flat Bush. \n9.30 – 12.30 \nRefreshments and food for all who come.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27338″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/enviroschools-raphoe-park-clean-up/
LOCATION:Raphoe Park\, Innisowen Place\, Flat Bush
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230525T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230508T020335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T230030Z
UID:27221-1685041200-1685046600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Growing Emotional Resilience Parenting Workshop - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr Kirsten Davis is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of The Psychology Group. She is a local mum who has extensive experience in both working therapeutically with children\, adolescents and families; and in training and consulting to professionals. She is passionate about supporting the development of “emotional literacy” – the ability to observe and describe emotions and the positive impact this has on relationships and the way we experience the world. \nThese sessions are focused on supporting you to identify stress and worry and to find ways to build a level of resilience that involves both learning how to tolerate a level of stress or worry in everyday life\, and then what to do when that level is too much and it is starting to impact daily life. The information will help you as a parent both support your child and also increase your own strategies to cope when you find daily life challenging. \nTime: 6.45pm arrival for 7.00pm Start\nWhere: Botany Downs Secondary College\nCost: $5 cash koha/donation at the door would be appreciated[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Thursday 25th May 2023 \nPart One: Worry Warriors.\nSupporting our children to manage worries. This session will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding the difference between worry and anxiety\nLearn ways to talk to your children about worries\nLearn simple helpful strategies to manage anxiety.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Thursday 22nd June 2023 \nPart Two: Parenting with Mindfulness and Acceptance.\nParenting is challenging and finding ways to navigate the ups and downs can be difficult. This session will focus on: \n\nUnderstanding Mindfulness and how you can practice this in everyday life\nUnderstanding emotions and a few tips on regulating difficult emotions\nLearning the skill of acceptance to help when you are faced with realities you can’t change\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27227″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/growing-emotional-resilience-parenting-workshop-part-1/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/wp-content/uploads/Parening-Workshop_25-May.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230518
DTSTAMP:20260618T112507
CREATED:20230503T212701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T212923Z
UID:27186-1684281600-1684367999@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:PPTA STRIKE: Year 10 Rostered Home
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have received confirmation from NZ PPTA that further strike action will proceed as planned. This means that on the below days\, the students indicated will not be taught or have work set for them by union members. To ensure the safety of all students\, the School Board will be rostering home the year levels impacted on the following days:· Thursday 4 May – Year 11 · Tuesday 9 May – Year 12               · Tuesday 16 May – Year 9               · Wednesday 17 May – Year 10 · Thursday 1 June – Year 12 · Tuesday 6 June – Year 10               · Thursday 8 June – Year 9Families who require their children to be onsite will need to let attendance@bdsc.school.nz know so a register can be maintained for safety purposes. Students coming in will be supervised in the library by non-union staff members. They will need to bring their personal learning devices with them to undertake individual and independent learning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/ppta-strike-17-may/
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