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School House 2026 Country Visits

Parents of prospective boarding students for 2028 onwards are warmly invited to attend one of the following country visits to meet with OBHS staff Richard Hall, Rector and Lance Taylor, Director of Bo...

Gateway Placement 2026

Louis Fyfe is hosted by Scott Technology .

Milton Relay

Another beautiful day for a run on Tuesday. The boys headed down with very different-looking teams due to the interschool on the same day.

OBHS Parents' Association Pie, Savoury a...

With the colder weather setting in, now would be the perfect time to stock your freezer with goodies.

Neo Salomonsson Secures Double NZ Intern...

During Wānanga Week, Neo travelled to Auckland for his first New Zealand Open Championships, competing at senior level for the first time rather than within a single age-group.

A Message from the Rector

We can all be our own leaders.

Internal assessments

Below is a list of internal assessments that are due to be submitted next week.

Telford Taster Camps

Rockquest Success

What a massive weekend!

Hostel Happenings

We had a fresh start to the week when Monday morning delivered a -2°C frost at 6:30 am.

Noel Leeming Friends and Family Deals

Deals end midnight Sunday 24th May.

When art and science combine…

After completing an internal assessment for their Wānanga Day, Dr. Zammit’s Year 13 Chemistry class had the chance to use chemistry in a different context this week — we made soap!

OBHS v CBHS Interschool Results

The Annual Winter Interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Christchurch Boys' High School was held in Christchurch from Saturday, 16 May until Tuesday, 19 May.

Notice of Early Closures

We wish to advise that the school will close early on three upcoming dates to allow our teaching staff to conduct parent-teacher interviews.

Upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews - Jun...

These interviews provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and learning with their teachers.

Skills Trades and Skills Institute Term ...

Wānanga Days & Junior Programme: Week 4 ...

Now in its fifth year, the Wānanga Days and Junior Programme initiative replaces the traditional hourly schedule with dedicated, single-subject immersion days.

Skills Institute/Skills Trade Training O...

An update Open Night Invitation – 27 May (please note change of date)

The Last Word

Morning boys, my name is Sam Kohlhase, and I have the privilege of serving as one of your cultural prefects this year.

Students Explore Food, Nutrition and Ind...

The last few weeks have been busy in the Food & Nutrition Department.