Latest News

OBHS - School Raffle

Our school raffle has been drawn.

In the Morning, We Remembered Them

Today the entire school community gathered for the annual ANZAC service, a solemn and significant occasion in the Otago Boys’ High School calendar.

Futsal Finals

The Dunedin Secondary Schools' weekly futsal competition wrapped up after an exciting 8-week season.

Silver Peaks Tramp

With wet and cold weather forecast for Tuesday, the Year 13 Outdoor Education overnight tramp was pushed back a day — and what a difference that made!

Vocational Pathways Update

Meeting the needs of students within school, and beyond The Archway, has provided them with a plethora of opportunites this term.

A Worthwhile Break

On the first day back each term, I have a number of conversations with boys about what they got up to in the break.

Year 12 English

Ms. Hope's Year 12 English class has been hard at work, producing some superb pieces with a focus on column writing. Keep reading to enjoy some of the work from this group of writers.

Hostel Update

We have had a busy and successful start to the 2025 school year, although it perhaps feels like the first term has evaporated.

Junior Kī-o-Rahi 2025

This term, our junior Kī-o-Rahi team has represented Otago Boys' High School, Te Kura Tuarua o Kā Tama Toa o Ōtakou, with pride, skill, and great sportsmanship.

Basketball Update

BMX Nationals

A big congratulations to our boys who competed in the 2025 BMX National Championships in Invercargill on 22-23rd March.

Swimming Sports

Moana pool was the scene for this year’s swimming sports day. The boys were excited about showing their skills off and competing against each other and the clock.

Film Club

The juniors in the Film Club have been working hard on their podcast 'Life Inside the Job'.

Top-Notch Talent

The 2025 OBHS Talent Quest Semifinals were enjoyed by all.

A Rallying Adventure

Year 13 student, Mikko Johnston, recently co-drove in the local Otago Rally.

Literacy and Numeracy Assessments – Week...

As part of the NCEA changes, all students must now meet new literacy and numeracy requirements to achieve any level of NCEA.

Lockdown Drill Update

On Wednesday, our school carried out a planned lockdown drill to ensure our students and staff are well-prepared in the unlikely event of a real emergency.

Tohu Teina mo nga Tikanga / Junior Value...

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners” Laurence Sterne, Novelist

At Camp with 10S

The final group to attend camp this term at our Mt Aspiring Lodge was 10S.

Outstanding Effort Recognised

Aspinall House is proud to celebrate the outstanding efforts and progress of the students, who have earned the highest GPA scores in their year groups for Term 1, 2025.