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UID:4414-1772409600-1772841599@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Sea Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSeaweek – Kaupapa Moana – is New Zealand’s annual national week celebrating the sea.\nSeaweek is an opportunity for all ages to discover the many ways that our lives are connected to the sea. In March every year\, we encourage and promote events and community action projects to inspire and enable this connection. \nSeaweek is coordinated nationally by Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) and is made possible through the work of a large network of volunteers with support from a wide range of individuals\, groups\, businesses and organisations. We’re grateful for the collaborative work which enables us to offer and promote opportunities which inspire kiwis to take time to connect with the sea. \nSeaweek History\nSeaweek has been a regular fixture in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 30 years. It was first held by the Marine Education Society of Australasia in 1992. From the late 1990s through to 2019\, New Zealand Association for Environmental Education (NZAEE) coordinated the event through its nationwide network. In 2019 MERC started to work alongside NZAEE to deliver Seaweek and in 2023 custodianship was more formally passed onto MERC. Each year\, Seaweek collaborates with a wide range of groups across Aotearoa New Zealand to organise a variety of accessible opportunities for all to immerse themselves in the marine environment and learn about the ocean. Seaweek hopes to inspire people to engage with nature\, explore the ocean and develop a deep sense of connection to our environment so that all are inspired and empowered to be kaitiaki.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260417T100055
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UID:4401-1772755200-1772841599@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Mufti-day for Seaweek
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mufti Day in support of Seaweek. \nTheme is Green and Blue. \nPlease ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this. \nThe ���߲ݴ�ý 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 ���߲ݴ�ý (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_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/mufti-day-for-sea-week/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260417T100055
CREATED:20180211T201224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T005446Z
UID:14023-1773100800-1773187199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:ID Photos\, catch-up day
DESCRIPTION:For those students who missed the ID Photo day.
URL:/event/id-photos-catch-day/
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260312T180000
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UID:32847-1773338400-1773343800@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Pasifika Fono Evening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:/event/pasifika-fono-evening/
LOCATION:BDSC Staffroom\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260417T100055
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T203046Z
UID:22722-1773792000-1774137599@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Polyfest
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAuckland Secondary Schools Maori & Pacific Islands Cultural Festival\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=””]The ASB Polyfest festival features traditional music\, dance\, costume and cultural speech competitions\, and is one of the most recognised events on the Auckland calendar. It’s a showcase of New Zealand’s diverse cultures and a celebration of youth performance. \nStudents traditionally compete on six stages\, performing traditional items from the following cultures – Cook Islands\, Māori\, Niue\, Samoa\, Tonga and Diversity stage featuring performances from a range of cultural groups including Fijian\, Tokelau\, Chinese\, Korean and Indian. \n\nBDSC students will be performing on the Diversity Stage\, If you would like to support our students and watch their performances\, we warmly invite you to attend.\nPerformance Schedule: \n\n3.20 pm – Indian Dance Group\n3.40 pm – Chinese Dance Group\n3.50 pm – Punjabi Dance Group\n4.00 pm – Lion Dance Group\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/polyfest/
LOCATION:Manukau Sports Bowl\, 1 Boundary Road\, Clover Park\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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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. \n���߲ݴ�ý 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 ���߲ݴ�ý 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:/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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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T190000
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CREATED:20170622T013555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T222648Z
UID:10988-1774444800-1774465200@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Student\, Teacher\, Parent Conferences for Years 9 to 13
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThere are two scheduled whole-school opportunities to meet face-to-face (kanohi ki te kanohi) or online in Terms 1 and 2\, following the report. \nTerm 1: Wednesday 25 March and Tuesday 31 March \nTerm 2: Tuesday 9 June and Wednesday 17 June \nThis opportunity will comprise 10-minute briefings about progress in each subject. If more time is required to discuss\, then an alternative time must be scheduled. \nSubject teachers\, and students\, present a summary of how the student is progressing and any next steps required. The nature of the conference is a focused dialogue (as it is timed for 10 minutes). If further time is needed it must be organised for another time (unless the teacher has time available that evening). \nBookings\nBookings will be available through www.schoolinterviews.co.nz with the event code sent to parents/caregivers via email once bookings are open. \n\nFor more information\, please refer to the Parent-Guardian Handbook.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/student-teacher-parent-conferences/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260417T100055
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UID:4402-1774828800-1774915199@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Cross Country
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]A whole school event held on school grounds. Compulsory for Years 9-11. \nSaver day – TBC. \nCross Country counts towards the Whānau Shield and points are gained dependent on your finishing position. \n\nStudents in Year 9 will change into full Health & PE uniform during interval in preparation for their event in Period 3.\nYear 9 Girls run 3km (3 laps) and Year 9 Boys run 4km (4 Laps) \nYear 10 students will come to school in full Health & PE uniform in preparation for the event in Period 2. Students must bring their school uniform to school and change into school uniform following the completion of their event.\nYear 10 Boys and Girls run 4km (4 laps) \nCompulsory for Year 11 students; for our Year 12 and Year 13 this is optional\, however we expect our top teams to run. Year 11 and Senior Students will change into full Health & PE uniforms during interval in preparation for their event in Period 4.\nYear 11 Girls\, Year 11 Boys and Senior Girls run 4km (4 laps) and Senior Boys run 6km (6 laps). \nRemember…\n\nCorrect BDSC PE uniform or Whānau coloured top and PE shorts or sport appropriate shorts if senior students no longer own the PE short.\nStudents should wear trainers or covered shoes! Running in bare feet is not recommended.\nStudents to report promptly to their class first\, drop off their bag\, check attendance and then report to the start line as soon as possible.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”30646″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/cross-country/
LOCATION:BDSC Fields\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260331T131500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T100055
CREATED:20190131T205235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T222834Z
UID:18703-1774962900-1774974600@www.bdsc.school.nz
SUMMARY:Student\, Teacher\, Parent Conferences for Years 9 to 13
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThere are two scheduled whole-school opportunities to meet face-to-face (kanohi ki te kanohi) or online in Terms 1 and 2\, following the report. \nTerm 1: Wednesday 25 March and Tuesday 31 March \nTerm 2: Tuesday 9 June and Wednesday 17 June \nThis opportunity will comprise 10-minute briefings about progress in each subject. If more time is required to discuss\, then an alternative time must be scheduled. \nSubject teachers\, and students\, present a summary of how the student is progressing and any next steps required. The nature of the conference is a focused dialogue (as it is timed for 10 minutes). If further time is needed it must be organised for another time (unless the teacher has time available that evening). \nBookings\nBookings will be available through www.schoolinterviews.co.nz with the event code sent to parents/caregivers via email once bookings are open. \n\nFor more information\, please refer to the Parent-Guardian Handbook.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:/event/student-teacher-parent-conferences-2/
LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:General
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