BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Botany Downs Secondary ߲ݴý - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Botany Downs Secondary ߲ݴý X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Botany Downs Secondary ߲ݴý REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T133000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260609T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20240312T232335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T223009Z UID:29071-1781011800-1781033400@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Student\, Teacher\, Parent Conferences - School Finishes 12.30pm DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]School Finishes: 12.30pm \n\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-3/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/SPT-Conference_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20190430T214724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T232814Z UID:19396-1781136000-1781222399@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Show Quest DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Showquest is a performing arts platform for schools produced by RQP with the support of the Ministry of Education\, Rockshop & ZM. Showquest supports ākonga around Aotearoa from years 1 – 13 to showcase Art\, Music\, Dance\, Drama\, Culture & Technology. \nStudents design\, produce and perform stories in a powerful performance of celebration and recognition from their community. Performances are centred around an issue chosen by what’s important to students. \nFor more information\, visit https://showquest.nz/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/show-quest/ LOCATION:Aotea Centre\, 50 Mayoral Dr\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Showquest_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170402T123919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T232942Z UID:7264-1781341200-1781352000@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:IN-Zone Enrolment Open Day DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWe would like to invite all new in-zone prospective students and parents to an open day at our ߲ݴý.\nThe open day is an opportunity to ask questions about the school system and take a guided tour of our college.  Please meet at reception for tours held at 9am\, 10am and our last tour at 11am. \nThe Principal\, Deputy Principals and Enrolment Officer are available to answer any questions regarding the college during this time. \nA great way for you to see what Botany Downs Secondary ߲ݴý offers. We hope you have a wonderful day and look forward to seeing you there. \nParking is available in front and at the back of the school.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/in-zone-enrolment-evening/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Open-Day_720x560px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20230215T195041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T000015Z UID:26698-1781481600-1781913599@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:English Week DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/english-week/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/English-Week_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20250506T204653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T233037Z UID:31575-1781481600-1781913599@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Interwhānau Sport\, Fast 5 Netball - Senior DESCRIPTION:Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition. URL:/event/interwhanau-sport-fast-5-netball-senior/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Fast-5s_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260617T133000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260617T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20240312T232835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T223143Z UID:29076-1781703000-1781713800@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Student\, Teacher\, Parent Conferences - School Finishes 12.30pm DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]School Finishes: 12.30pm \n\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-4/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/SPT-Conference_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170214T142859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T235945Z UID:4385-1782086400-1782518399@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Arts Week DESCRIPTION:The exciting line up we have for Arts Week is still to be confirmed… \nGet out there and experience what the Arts is all about! URL:/event/arts-week/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Week-2018-360.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170214T142909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T210555Z UID:4394-1783036800-1783123199@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Term 2 Finishing Date DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For more information\, refer to our Term Dates.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/term-2-finishing-date/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Announcements ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Term-2-fnish_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20240611T225705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T233654Z UID:29752-1784505600-1784937599@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Pasifika Languages Week DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/pasifika-language-week/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Pasifika-Language-Week_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20200121T224202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T233734Z UID:20182-1784678400-1784764799@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Sports Photos DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/sports-photos/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Photos_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20200121T224315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T233801Z UID:20184-1784764800-1784851199@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Co-curricular Photos DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29894″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/co-curricular-photos/ CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Photos_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20250318T220012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T213136Z UID:31261-1785110400-1785369599@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:School Production - School of Rock DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Details to be confirmed[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/school-production-school-of-rock/ LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20240212T202207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T233850Z UID:28713-1785110400-1785542399@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Interwhānau Sport\, Junior Volleyball DESCRIPTION:Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition. URL:/event/interwhanua-sport-junior-volleyball/ LOCATION:BDSC Gym\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Junior-Volleyball_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T212758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T234002Z UID:11054-1785715200-1786147199@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Money Week DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/money-week/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MoneyWeek_360x280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20240212T202313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T233922Z UID:28715-1785715200-1786147199@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Interwhānau Sport\, Senior Volleyball DESCRIPTION:Interwhānau Sport is termly competitions between the whānau which goes toward the Whānau Shield competition. URL:/event/interwhanau-sport-senior-volleyball/ LOCATION:BDSC Gym\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Senior-Volleyball_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20180521T213649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T231014Z UID:15364-1785888000-1785974399@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Mufti-day for Student Welfare Activities DESCRIPTION:Mufti-day fundraiser in support of Student Welfare Activities. \nPlease ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this\, and the coins will be collected Period 2. \nThe ߲ݴý 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 ߲ݴý (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:/event/mufti-day-student-welfare-activities/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Mufti-Day_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T212540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T001922Z UID:11048-1786320000-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Math Week DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/math-week/ LOCATION:BDSC\, 575 Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Money-Math-Week_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20240809T010121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T003759Z UID:30136-1786320000-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Aotearoa NZ School Library Week DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/aotearoa-nz-school-library-week/ CATEGORIES:General,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/School-Library-Week_720x560px-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T225233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T003910Z UID:11117-1786665600-1786751999@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Botany Challenge DESCRIPTION:Annual Whānau quiz for all year levels to participate in as part of the Whānau Shield. URL:/event/botany-challenge/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Botany-Challenge_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20230215T195919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004010Z UID:26703-1787097600-1787356799@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:'Pulse' Dance Showcase DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/dance-show-case/ LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Pulse_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170620T020129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004056Z UID:10929-1788134400-1788566399@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Winter Sports Tournament Week DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/sports-tournament-week/ CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SportsTournament-Hockey-Boys_sml.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20250528T004109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004139Z UID:31674-1789948800-1790380799@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language week) DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori-maori-language-week/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20250411T003532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T231056Z UID:31513-1790121600-1790207999@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Mufti Day for Te Wiki O Te Reo DESCRIPTION:Please ensure students bring a $2 Gold Coin(s) for this\, and the coins will be collected Period 2. \nThe ߲ݴý 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 ߲ݴý (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:/event/mufti-day-for-te-wiki-o-te-reo/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Mufti-Day_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T133000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T141000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20250528T003933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T004227Z UID:31672-1790256600-1790259000@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Ekiden DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/ekiden/ CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Ekiden_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T214122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230031Z UID:11072-1793710800-1793716200@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 12 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are pleased to inform you that our Year 12 Annual Awards will take place on Tuesday 3 November 2026. \nAll students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie\, and grooming and jewellery guidelines must be adhered to. \nDoors Open: 12:30pm\nStart Time:  1:00pm \nWe look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/awards-ceremony-year-12/ LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T214023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230137Z UID:11070-1793732400-1793737800@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 13 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are pleased to inform you that our Year 13 Annual Awards will take place on Tuesday 3 November 2026. \nAll students are expected to be in immaculate full school uniform. Boys must be wearing a tie\, and grooming and jewellery guidelines must be adhered to. \nDoors Open: 6:30pm\nStart Time: 7:00pm \nWe look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/awards-ceremony-year-13/ LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T214710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230516Z UID:11082-1793883600-1793894400@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Graduation Celebration for Year 13 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]ALL DETAILS ARE TO BE CONFIRMED \nWe are delighted to invite all Year 13 students to their Graduation Celebration\, taking place on Thursday 5 November 2026 at St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands. \nThis special occasion marks the culmination of our students’ journey at school and provides an opportunity to reflect\, honour achievements\, and celebrate together. The afternoon will feature speeches from the Principal and Head Student Team\, followed by the presentation of a graduation scroll to each student. After the formal ceremony\, students and guests are invited to enjoy afternoon tea and refreshments in the function room. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday 5 November\nVenue: St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands\nDoors Open: 12.45pm\nStart Time: 1pm\nApproximate Finish Time: 4pm\nDress Code: Smart casual \nYear 13 Student Tickets Sales:\nNo online payments accepted. Must be paid at Finance Centre Only.\nCost: $20 per student\nDeadline: Must be purchased by Monday 20 October\nDistribution: Tickets will be handed out at the final Year 13 assembly on Friday 24 October\nNote: This event is exclusively for Year 13 students. Not Year 12 Students who are leaving at the end of 2025. \nGuest Ticket Sales:\nThe venue has a maximum capacity of 495 seats. With 380 Year 13 students and staff included in this count\, guest ticket numbers will be limited. While we would love for all parents and caregivers to attend\, our priority is ensuring every Year 13 student can be part of this milestone celebration.\nNo online payment accepted. Must be paid at the Finance Centre Only\nDue to limited seating\, guest tickets (maximum of 1–2 per student – to be confirmed) will be available only after all student tickets are confirmed.\nSales Window: Tuesday 21 October – Thursday 23 October\nAvailability: First-come\, first-served basis. No holds or reservations.\nImportant: Once capacity is reached\, no further guest tickets will be sold. \nPlease note that this is a school event\, and all school rules and expectations apply. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance\, as catering is based on confirmed numbers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:/event/graduation-dinner/ LOCATION:St Columba Church\, 480 Ti Rakau Drive\, Golflands\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Graduation_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261106T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261106T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T214202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230241Z UID:11074-1793970000-1793975400@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Senior Awards Ceremony for Year 11 DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/senior-awards-ceremony/ LOCATION:BDSC Performing Arts Centre\, 575 Chapel Rd\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, 2016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:General,Curriculum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PrizeGiving_360x280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20220803T003526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230735Z UID:25892-1794528000-1794614399@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Staff Only Accord Day DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/staff-only-day-2/ CATEGORIES:General ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Accord-Day_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261203T135500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261203T151500 DTSTAMP:20260416T215805 CREATED:20170622T214841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230841Z UID:11084-1796306100-1796310900@www.bdsc.school.nz SUMMARY:Talent Quest DESCRIPTION: URL:/event/talent-quest/ CATEGORIES:General,Co-curricular ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/Talent-Quest_720x560px.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR