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The Last Word

The importance of routine.

OBHS v Christ's College Winter Interscho...

The annual winter interschool between Otago Boys' High School and Christ's College will be held in Christchurch on Wednesday, 30 April and Thursday, 1 May.

2025 Tertiary Open Days Reminder

The Otago Open Days are taking place on Sunday, 4 May and Monday, 5 May.

Students of the Term - Term 1, 2025

We would like to announce the Students of the Term for Term One.

School’s Out, Pool’s On: Neo, Oliver and...

While most kids kicked off the school holidays with a well-earned break, Declan Roulston, Oliver Isles and Neo Salomonsson spent their first week grinding it out at the National Age Group Swimming Cha...

Parents' Association meeting

The next meeting of the Otago Boys' High School Parents' Association is being held on Thursday, 1 May at 7 pm in the staff room on the first floor of the castle.

Time to Suit Up?

If you are looking at purchasing a suit for the formal (or another occasion).

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'.