Eligibility to attend the Ball
Attending the Ball is a privilege extended to all our Year 12 and 13 students. However, we expect students to consistently demonstrate BDSC’s Our Way values of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, and Care for others. Behaviors inconsistent with these values, such as truancy, persistent lateness, and poor conduct, will not meet our standards.
Students with outstanding charges from previous years (e.g., lost textbooks, certain trips, or unreturned sports equipment) need to clear the total due before purchasing tickets.
Inviting Partners from outside our school community
Year 12 and 13 students wishing to bring a partner from outside BDSC may apply to do so. Download the Outside Partner Ball Invitation form from Botany 365 at the following link:
Outside Partner forms must be completed by Friday 28 February, and returned to Mrs Clark at Level 2 Reception before tickets go on sale. All applications will be vetted, and approval will be granted after contacting parents. Students can collect their signed forms from Mrs Clark.
Note: If the partner is a former BDSC student, entry may be refused for outstanding fees or failure to demonstrate our school values. Partners must be Year 12 or above.
Ticket Sales
Tickets will be available at the Finance Centre from Friday 14 March and close on Friday 28 March. Tickets cost $135 each.
Lay-by facilities are available with a minimum deposit of $35 to secure a ticket, with full payment required by Friday 28 March. Students must present a signed Code of Conduct (downloaded from our Student Hub – see link above) form to purchase a ticket. Tickets will be issued on Thursday 10 April, after our Ball assembly.
Venue Safety
The Senior Leadership team, teachers, and onsite security will attend. Students are not allowed to leave the building before the conclusion of the Ball.
College rules apply during the evening, including for outside partners. Security will check bags, pockets, and jackets for contraband (the venue management prohibits chewing gum, lip gloss, and mints). Non-compliance with the BDSC Code of Conduct may result in the Principal asking the student and partner to leave without a refund, with further disciplinary action as required.
Students cannot have any alcohol before the night. If alcohol is detected, parents will be called to collect their child, and a breathalyser will be used at entry.
No pre- or post-ball functions are authorized by the College. Parents should be aware of their child’s transport arrangements to and from the Ball. Please ensure a safe departure by midnight, as college staff also need to make their way home to whānau.
Contact a member of the Senior Leadership team with any queries.