Being given the opportunity to participate in AUT鈥檚 'Shadow a Leader Day' was an incredibly insightful experience that allowed me to go beyond the classroom and into the world of leadership. I had the privilege of spending the day with Clint Cardozo, CEO and co-founder of OneReg, gaining first-hand insight into the responsibilities, challenges, and decision-making involved in leading a successful organisation.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 entr茅e portions of a dish containing lamb loin, kumara, two locally grown vegetables and one rescued kitchen product.MORE
Japanese Trivia Night 2025
Eight students attended a regional competition called Japan Trivia Night on Friday 13 June. MORE
Pasifika Languages Week 2025
In Week 1 of Term 3, we celebrated Pasifika Languages Week. The school came alive with music and the rich spirit of the Pacific Islands. This event was organised by the Pasifika Council and was dedicated to honouring and sharing our Pasifika cultures. 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 wh膩nau. The aim of the Fono was to provide an opportunity for wh膩nau to express ideas and thoughts regarding the future aspirations of our Pasifika students at BDSC.MORE
Young, Free and Pacific 2025
Young, Free and Pacific鈥� is an initiative dedicated to nurturing the leaders of tomorrow within Pasifika youth. MORE
Auckland Chamber Music Contest
On Saturday 7 June, two of our Chamber Music groups represented the school at the annual Auckland Chamber Music Contest, held at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre.MORE
Fridays @ Twelve
The BDSC Jazz Band, Choir, and Chamber Groups were invited to perform on Friday 13 June at the Uxbridge Arts Centre. The Fridays@Twelve series is an exceptional way to highlight students鈥� musical talent from the local colleges.MORE
Embracing the 3G4G Values
At the beginning of Term 2, students from the Beginner English Language Class (BLC) participated in an educational visit to Fo Guang Shan Temple as part of the 3G4G Festival. The purpose of this festival is to promote the values of Doing Good Deeds, Saying Good Words, and Thinking Good Thoughts, encouraging young people to lead positive and thoughtful lives.MORE
Remembrance
In Term 2, Year 10 students were learning about New Zealand鈥檚 participation in World War I and II as well as our role as peacekeepers. We were very privileged to have Mrs Glynan bring in her Poppa鈥檚 medals that he earned for his contribution to World War One.MORE