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SUMMARY:Senior Ball Tickets on Sale
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nOur Student Ball Committee is excited to present this year’s Senior School Ball\, to be held at the Ellerslie Event Centre on Friday 8 May.\n \nEligibility to Attend\nAttendance at the Ball is a privilege for all Year 12 and Year 13 students. We expect students to consistently demonstrate BDSC’s Our Way values: Respect\, Excellence\, Integrity\, and Care for others. Behaviours that do not reflect these values—such as poor conduct\, poor uniform standards\, concerning unjustified absences\, or low engagement scores—may affect eligibility. \nStudents with outstanding charges from previous years (e.g.\, lost textbooks\, unpaid trip costs\, or unreturned sports equipment) must clear any amounts owing before purchasing tickets.\n\nOutside Partner Applications \nYear 12 and 13 students may apply to bring a partner from outside BDSC. The Outside Partner Ball Invitation Form can be downloaded from the Student Hub: Senior Ball Outside Partner.pdf \nCompleted forms must be submitted to Mrs Clark at Level 2 Reception by Wednesday 18 March\, before tickets go on sale. All applications will be vetted\, including parent contact\, and approved forms will be available for collection from Mrs Clark. \nNote: If the proposed partner is a former BDSC student\, attendance may be declined if fees are outstanding or if they have previously failed to uphold our school values. All partners must be Year 12 or above. \nTicket Sales\nTickets are $135.00 each\, covering all Ball costs\, including venue hire\, catering\, DJ\, photography\, decorations\, and ticketing. We work hard to keep the cost as low as possible. \nTickets can be purchased from the Finance Centre\, from Monday 23 March to Thursday 23 April. \nLay-by is available with a minimum $35 deposit\, with full payment due by Thursday 23 April. Students must present a signed Code of Conduct (available on Student Hub) before purchasing a ticket. Tickets will be issued on Friday 8 May\, following the Ball assembly. \nVenue Safety and Expectations\nSenior Leadership\, teaching staff\, and professional security will be present throughout the evening. Students may not leave the venue before the Ball concludes. \nCollege rules apply at all times\, including for outside partners. Security will check bags\, pockets\, and jackets for prohibited items. Note that the venue prohibits chewing gum\, lip gloss\, and mints. \nFailure to comply with the BDSC Code of Conduct may result in the student and their partner being asked to leave without refund\, and further disciplinary action may follow. \nStudents must not consume alcohol beforehand. If alcohol is detected at any point\, parents will be contacted to collect their child. A breathalyser will be used at entry. \nThe College does not authorise any pre- or post-Ball functions. Parents are encouraged to ensure appropriate transport arrangements and safe pick-up by midnight\, as staff also need to return home to their whānau. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact a member of the Senior Leadership Team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/senior-ball-tickets-on-sale/
LOCATION:BDSC Finance Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, Published\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260401T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260401T141000
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UID:31526-1775050200-1775052600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, Victoria University\, Wellington
DESCRIPTION: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. Bring your lunch along to the Conference Centre.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tertiary-series-victoria-university-wellington/
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260604T173658
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SUMMARY:Term 1 Finishing Date
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For more information\, refer to our Term Dates. \nSchool will finish at 2.15pm with change of timetable on this day. \n\nPeriod 1 \n\n\n\n9.05\nPeriod 1\n\n\n9.55\nPeriod 2\n\n\n10.45\nInterval\n\n\n11.05\nWarning bell\n\n\n11.10\nPeriod 3\n\n\n12.00\nPeriod 4\n\n\n12.50\nLunch\n\n\n1.25\nWarning bell\n\n\n1.30\nPeriod 5\n\n\n2.15\nEnd of Day\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nWinter Uniform Reminder\nAll students are expected to return for Term 2 and Term 3 in full winter uniform (no sandals). Please refer to pages 28 to 32 of the Parent Guardian Handbook on Uniform and Grooming Regulations. \nRegular Uniform Shop hours during term time: Monday\, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 – 9 am and Tuesdays from 3:15 – 4:15 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/term-1-finish/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
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SUMMARY:Public Holiday: Good Friday
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/public-holiday-good-friday/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:Public Holiday: Easter Monday
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/public-holiday-easter-monday/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
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CREATED:20170214T142906Z
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UID:4389-1775520000-1775606399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Education Sector Holiday: Easter Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/public-holiday-easter-tuesday-education-sector/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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SUMMARY:Term 2 Starting Date
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, refer to our Term Dates. \nWinter Uniform Reminder\nAll students are expected to return for Term 2 and Term 3 in full winter uniform (no sandals). Please refer to pages 25 to 30 of the Parent Guardian Handbook on Uniform and Grooming Regulations. \nRegular Uniform Shop hours during term time:\nMonday\, Wednesday and Thursday: 8 – 9 am\nTuesdays: 3:15 – 4:15 pm \nUniform Shop Extra Hours:\nTBC
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/term-2-starting-date/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Announcements
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T141000
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CREATED:20180501T010603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210401Z
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SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, MIT
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]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.  \nThis session is available to Year 10 to Year 13 students and start at 1.30 pm. Bring your lunch along to the Conference Centre.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tertiary-series-mit/
LOCATION:BDSC Careers Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260604T173658
CREATED:20170214T142909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T005144Z
UID:4391-1777075200-1777161599@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Public Holiday: ANZAC Day
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/public-holiday-anzac-day/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260604T173658
CREATED:20200121T194912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T005211Z
UID:20138-1777248000-1777334399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Public Holiday: ANZAC day (observed)
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/public-holiday-anzac-day-observed/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T133000
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UID:15178-1777469400-1777471800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, Canterbury University
DESCRIPTION: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. Bring your lunch along to the Conference Centre.
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tertiary-series-canterbury-university/
LOCATION:BDSC Conference Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260604T173658
CREATED:20170214T142833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T005108Z
UID:4356-1777507200-1777593599@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mufti-day for Senior Ball
DESCRIPTION:Mufti-day in support of our Senior Ball. \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-for-senior-ball/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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