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Honouring a Legacy

Graeme Marsh (OBHS Old Boy 1947–1951)

Celebrating Student Success - Ashton Han...

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Year 13 student Ashton Hansen.

Fundraising Concert Alert

Come and support our very own Toby Paris and his teammates as they take the stage to raise funds before heading to Phoenix, Arizona, to represent New Zealand at the World Championships.

University and Polytechnic Applications ...

We continue to support students as they prepare for further education in their vocational pathway beyond our Archway.

OBHS Football Club Fundraiser

Join us for an evening of fun.

Reading Challenge Off to a Flying Start

The Reading Challenge, recently launched through the school library, is already gaining momentum, with over 75 completed bookmarks handed in so far!

Athletes, Achievements and Olympian Insp...

Last week, we celebrated the successes of our summer sports athletes from Term 1.

A finger-licking finale for Languages!

This week sees the end of the Term 2 Languages option for Year 9 students of French and German.

Blues

Do you need a blues sewn on your blazer?

We’re Looking for Volunteer Instructors

Do you want to help train the next generation of search and rescue volunteers?

Lab Coats and Learning

The Year 13 Chemistry classes were hard at work in the Mellor labs at the University of Otago this week.

SISS Cross Country Motocross

Sunday, 17 August 2025.

A Message from the Rector

As we come to the end of another busy term, where we successfully packed 10 weeks’ worth of effort into 9 weeks of time, we can be pleased with the outcomes.

Your Feedback Matters

Parent/Teacher Interviews.

Tohu Teina mō ngā Tikanga / Junior Value...

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”. Winston Churchill

Congratulations to OBHS Old Boy Nick Tip...

We would like to congratulate Old Boy Nick Tipa (2008-2012), who has been named the 2025 New Zealand Young Writers Festival (NZYWF) Young Writer in Residence.

OBHS v CBHS Winter Interschool Results

The annual winter interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Christchurch Boys' High School was held in Dunedin on Tuesday, 24 June.

The Last Word

See, in our world today, we’re taught to win — whether it’s on the field, in the classroom, or racing your mates to the canteen.

Academic Coaching Day

On Friday, August 1, students in Years 11–13 will have a 20-minute, in-person academic coaching appointment with their form teacher instead of attending regular classes.

Fusion Night Hits all the Right Notes

Saturday evening saw some fine musical talent on display at the combined Otago Girls’ and Otago Boys’ High Schools Jazz Rock Fusion evening.