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Zeb Evington - Gateway Student

Zeb is a Yr 13 student and currently on placement at Kingsgate Hotel in the Kitchen.

Luke Hume - Gateway Student

Luke is a Year 13 student currently on work placement with Brent Lucas Builders.  

English Students Attend Lecture

Some of our Year 12 and 13 students were treated to a wonderfully informative and insightful lecture by Professor Lyn Tribble, from the University of Otago's Department of English this week.

5th Time Winner Old Boy Hamish Bond

Crest Clean OBHS Old Boys' Society Golf ...

The Otago Boys' Old Boys' Society held its annual Ambrose Golf Tournament on Friday 7th April at the Balmacewen Golf Club. 

School Fair

On behalf of our school we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our School Fair.  It was a fantastic day to celebrate with our whole school community, as well as welcome the ...

Japanese honour for Old Boy Phillip Gibs...

Phillip attended Otago Boys' from 1963-67 he was was Dux in 1967 and also Best All Round Boy. A member of the First Cricket XI, First Basketball Five, leader of the Debating Team, President of the Sch...

OB's Table Tennis Players To Represent O...

The Table Tennis South Island Teams Championships are being held in Christchurch over Queens Birthday weekend.

Old Boys' Giving Back

The school had a visit from Young Old Boy Sam Armstrong in conjunction with the ‘What’s my job?’ lunchtime series 2017.

Winter Interschool Results

We have  a total of six interschool this winter season, we have completed three and have three home interschools to come against Timaru Boys', Christchurch Boys' and Waitaki Boys'.

OBHS v SBHS Interschool

The annual winter interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Southland Boys' High School was held in Invercargill on Wednesday.

The Last Word

Before I was born, my Great-grandfather died. I’ve been told he was a great man.

OBHS Photo Competition

This term we are excited to be holding the inaugural OBHS photo competition.

Year 12 English - Creative Writing 

Night was upon the valley. Casting an eerie blue glow through the undergrowth, the full moon watched over the forest.

Otago Secondary Schools Swimming Champio...

The Otago Secondary Schools Swimming Championships were held at Moana Pool  last weekend.  Otago Boys' had a successful meet with a number of placings and personal bests.

OBHS v SBHS Interschool Fixture

The annual winter interschool between OBHS and SBHS will be held in Invercargill on Wednesday 24 May.

Cricket - The Game For All Seasons

Indoor cricket continues apace as Elliott Alloo and Issac Pratley do battle inside the nets with the team looking on.

Thomas To Referee Premier Rugby Game

Year 12 student Thomas Grant has been selected to be an Assistant Referee this weekend. This will be his first role in a men's premier fixture. He will take to the lines on Saturday in the match betwe...

A Message From The Rector

Culture is an important part of any organisation; in my opinion the culture of this organisation is the key driver for success. This week we have seen the best and worst of our culture. On Tuesday we ...

Health Promotion Network Workshop

Year 13 students Jay Lee, Robbie Lindsay and A J Hope took part in the Secondary Schools' Health Promotion Network at Bayfield High School on Thursday.