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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260506T133000
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SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, NZ Police
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. Bring your lunch along to the Conference Centre.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tertiary-series-nz-police/
LOCATION:BDSC Conference Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T223134Z
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SUMMARY:Senior College Ball
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Ellerslie Event Centre\nFriday 8 May\, 6.30pm – 11.00pm\n\nNo entry permitted after 7:00 pm.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nOur Student Ball Committee is excited to present this year’s Senior School Ball\, to be held at the Ellerslie Event Centre.\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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/senior-college-ball/
LOCATION:Ellerslie Event Centre\, 80 Ascot Ave\, Auckland\, Remuera\, 1051\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T141000
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CREATED:20180501T010231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T215023Z
UID:15193-1778679000-1778681400@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, University of Otago
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-university-otago/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
CREATED:20180326T212623Z
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SUMMARY:Mufti-day "Pink Shirt Day" for Awareness
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness. \nMust wear pink. No donation/collection required. \n\nPink Shirt Day movement in 2024!\nWill you join the movement on Friday 15 May 2026 to stop bullying and spread kindness? \nWe’re asking New Zealanders to Speak Up and Stand Together to Stop Bullying by celebrating Pink Shirt Day! \nAnyone can celebrate Pink Shirt Day. Whether you’re a teacher\, student\, workplace or individual\, join the movement. \nCelebrated annually around the globe\, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying\, mobilising their whole school\, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. \nIn New Zealand\, Pink Shirt Day aims to create schools\, workplaces and communities where all people feel safe\, valued and respected. \nLearn more: https://www.pinkshirtday.org.nz/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \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.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/mufti-day-pink-shirt-day-awareness/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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CREATED:20260430T005719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T005934Z
UID:33301-1779062400-1779494399@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:CyberSafety Week
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URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/cybersafety-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260520T131500
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
CREATED:20180501T010138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T205840Z
UID:15191-1779280200-1779282900@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, AUT
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. These sessions are aimed at Year 12 and Year 13 students. Bring your lunch along to the PAC.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/tertiary-series-aut/
LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
CREATED:20170214T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T004226Z
UID:4383-1779667200-1780099199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Cultural Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]To be confirmed… Cultural activities and performances scheduled: \n\n\n\n\n\nMON\nTUE\nWED\nTHU\nFRI\, Mufti-day\n\n\nINTERVAL\n• Music\n• Music\n• African dance group\n• Flax Weaving – interval\nHenna – interval (under the bridge)\n• Music\n• Indian Group\n• Music\n• Chinese & Asian Chopsticks Relays (under the bridge)\n• Music\n• Cultural Fashion Show (under the bridge)\n\n\nLUNCH\n• 1:45 pm First XV Haka\n• 1:50 pm Lion Dance Group\n• Tongan Tau’olunga (Sanchia)\n• KPOP\n• Flax Weaving & Henna (under the bridge)\n• Business Market Day\n• Tongan & Samoan Dance Miracle/Ekklesia/Waverly\n• SDNZ\n• Food Festival (no sit-down lunch)\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/cultural-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
CREATED:20170214T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T000351Z
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SUMMARY:Mufti-day for Cultural Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mufti Day in support of Cultural Week. \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.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/mufti-day-for-cultural-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T141000
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
CREATED:20180501T010359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T210254Z
UID:15197-1779888600-1779891000@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Tertiary Series\, UNITEC
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 starts 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-unitec/
LOCATION:BDSC Conference Centre\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260604T144413
CREATED:20210504T021808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T231926Z
UID:22935-1780012800-1780099199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Staff Only Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bdsc.school.nz/event/staff-only-day/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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