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Academic Blues

On Tuesday, 18th February, we came together for the Academic Blues assembly to recognise the exceptional academic achievements of our students in the 2024 NCEA results.

Our Surf Lifesavers in top form

It was a stellar weekend for our surf lifesavers at the South Island Surf Lifesaving Championships held at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, with some outstanding performances from our talented athl...

Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman

The 2025 Challenge Wanaka Half Ironman took place on Saturday 15 February, with a fantastic performance from the OBHS team.

Challenge Wanaka Schools’ Triathlon (inc...

The Challenge Wanaka Schools' Triathlon returned to the picturesque Wanaka lakefront this year, shifting from its previous location at Glendhu Bay.

Librarian message

It has been great to see so many people in the library this week!

The Red Army soldiers on!

Despite not winning on Athletics Day, McIndoe House did have the highest number of participation points, which shows that the house spirit is alive and well. This was duly recognised at the McIndoe Ho...

Senior Applied Sport and Sport Education

A Strong Start to 2025.

Athletics Day

It was a great day of weather, fantastic house colours and participation across the houses.

Hostel update

Week 3 has unfortunately delivered us a 24-48 hour vomiting bug.

Introducing our new Choir Director

OBHS are pleased to welcome our new choir director, John Buchanan.

TBHS interschool - tennis report

On Monday Mathew Campbell, Sam Goodchild, Riley Horne, Maxx McFarlane, Bilal Ahmad, Finn Breen, Angus Collie, and Connor Horne competed in the Tennis Interschool against Timaru Boys' High School, in T...

Year 10 camps to Mt Aspiring

We have 5 Year 10 classes going to Mt Aspiring for camp during Term 1.

We are back in the pool!

2025 has kicked off with a splash for the Otago Boys’ High School Physical Education department, thanks to the long-awaited reopening of the school pool.

Seeking international homestay hosts

2024 NCEA Scholarships

This week, the 2024 NCEA Scholarship exam results were released, and we are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our students.

Want to get involved in motorsport?

Ever thought about getting into Motorsport but don't know where to start? Or got scared away because of the cost? Ever heard of an Autocross...

The Last Word

Each week at senior assembly, one of the prefects share their Last Word. We would like to share these with the school community.

OBHS v TBHS summer interschool results

The annual summer interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Timaru Boys' High School was held in Timaru this week.

Parents' Association meeting

We warmly welcome parents and caregivers to join the Otago Boys’ Parents' Association.