As usual Picnic Day was a lot of fun and it was great to see staff and students alike getting in to the spirit of the day. We had almost perfect conditions, not too hot and a bit of cloud cover. Lots of energy was out there on the field with everyone giving it their best shot in the classic Picnic Day games such as the Sack Race, Egg and Spoon race, Sponge Relay and Cornhole. MORE
2025 Year 11 Award Winners
Congratulations to all our students who were recognised with certificates and prizes at Year 11 Prizegiving on Friday 7 November.MORE
New Inter-³Բ Event – The Myriad
The Myriad is a new inter-whānau event held at lunchtime. Due to its success, it will become an annual fixture for the ³Բ Shield.MORE
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
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
2025 Cultural Week Celebration
Each year, our school proudly celebrates Cultural Week. This vibrant event is a highlight of the school calendar, showcasing the rich diversity within our community.MORE
2024 Year 11 Award Winners
Congratulations to all our students who were recognised with certificates and prizes at Year 11 Prizegiving on Monday 18 November.MORE
Fiji Sister School Visit
Earlier this term we welcomed ninety students and staff from our sister school (Lelean Memorial) in Fiji. As part of the choir group tour, they spent three days with us sharing their culture and attending classes.MORE
Pasifika Language Week
This year, our school’s Pasifika Council was blessed with the opportunity to coordinate our very first Pasifika Languages Week at BDSC! The week was jam-packed with many activities related to Pacific Island culture including crafts workshops, dance performances, as well as a food sale with some of our Pacific Island’s finest dishes and comforting favourites.MORE
Science Week 2024
In Term 2, the Science Council hosted its annual, iconic Science Week which included four thrilling events. MORE








