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2021 Hostel Enrolments

Alert Level 2; we intend recommencing our hostel enrolment process.

Quiz Time!

From time to time the library will post a quiz. Give it a go! There might even be a prize for you to collect when we return to school. Email your answers to: [email protected]

ANZAC Biscuits

Judging by the scarcity of flour and baking powder in our stores, baking been happening in many homes over the lockdown. It has been in my household for sure.

Important Message to all Year 9 and 10 F...

Last night the Rector emailed a letter in regard to the school situation in Alert Level 3.

Change to Alert levels

Today the government announced we will be moving to Alert Level 3 on April 28th.

Vegetable Week - Part 2

I was getting to the end of some of my vegetables and found I had too many courgettes.

OBHS Online Chess Club

Looking for something to do once you have finished your school work?

Term 2 begins tomorrow

From tomorrow morning, school is back in session, albeit electronically.

Technology Challenge - Boredom Buster!

The following is a challenge that any OB’s student can participate in. You can get help and advice from any person within your bubble.

New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championshi...

The NZ Surf Life Saving Championships were held in Gisborne during March.

Memoriam

We would like to acknowledge the recent passing of the following Old Boys' of the school. We will remember them.

Memoriam

We would like to acknowledge the recent passing of the following Old Boys' of the school. We will remember them.

Food at Home Challenge - Week 2

This week I thought we would look at vegetables - it coincides with the two competitions open online to students. Years 1-8 - Kids can cook competition (for your younger siblings) and the NSSCC (Natio...

A Close Shave

A number of our students have been busy fundraising for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand to support their Shave for a Cure campaign.

Looking Back at Camp

Watching the rain glide down the windows at home, my mind takes me back to those bad weather days hunkering down at Mt Aspiring Lodge, one of Otago Boys’ hidden treasures.

Passing of Dr. William R. Cullen

Dr. William R. Cullen, FRSC, Professor Emeritus (Inorganic and Environmental Chemistry) passed away on December 1st, 2019. He was 86 years old.

Food at Home - Food Challenge

Eggs are a really versatile food, my mother - Mrs Moore has a saying "If there is an egg in the house, there is a meal in the house" and this is true. They are full of protein and fat, as well as othe...

Old Boys' Society President's Report - M...

While writing this in the Covid-19 alert 4 lock down we can now all only reflect on what normal was, what the current normal is & what the normal will be going forward once we come out the other end.

Luke Selected to Attend Sir Peter Blake ...

Luke Geddes has gained a place on the prestigious Peter Blake Inspire event.

Our Challenge Together

Together as a community, we will face this current challenge and together we are all going to have moments of uncertainty that are likely to cause in some instances, raised anxiety and stress levels f...