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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.

Hot off the Press

The Art Department has been generously supported by the PTA to purchase a new printmaking press.

Substance and Style

Well done to all of our boys who competed in The Big Sing on Monday.

Online Parent/Teacher Interviews

The final parent/teacher interviews for Term 2 will be held online on Monday, 23 June.

Year 11 Art

Year 11 art students used the Wananga day this the term to complete their painting based on New Zealand artist Shane Cotton's Hanging Sky series.

Year 10 Art - Let Them Eat Cake

The students in 10 Art developed their observational drawing skills, painting skills (and eating skills) with cake as their subject matter.

A Message of Condolence

Otago Boys' High School wishes to acknowledge the passing of Dr Phillip Silva OBE, a former OBHS student (1954–1958) and the founding director of the Dunedin Study.

Can you help?

We are in need of billets for the upcoming Christchurch Boys' Interschool.

Internal assessments

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