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Apirana Taylor Visit

"Do not dim your brightness" was the advice Mr. Taylor had for his audience, after asking Angus Henderson in Year 9 to identify a musical note. Mr. Taylor went on to say that at his readings in Univer...

Polyfest 2016

Wairua Pῡhou performed a whakangahau bracket (entertainment) last night at the Otago Māori and Pasifika Polynesian Festival.

Curriculum Enrichment Week Projects Pres...

On Thursday this week our Year 9s and 10s presented themselves to the community with presentations based on Curriculum Enrichment Week in July.

Our Students in the Community

Our boys continue to be involved with a range of community events. Year 13 student Sam Wardhaugh spent last Saturday night as a medic at the Edgar Centre for the Dunedin vs Wellington Roller Derby bou...

Board Talk

The Education Review Office (ERO) visited the school earlier this year, and we recently received their final report. I am pleased to advise that the report is very positive towards the school, and com...

The Last Word

Morning fellas. Considering practice exams are a good three days away I decided it might be a relevant topic to speak on.

Cultural Blues Awarded at Assembly

On Tuesday at senior assembly the Cultural Blues for 2016 were presented. Congratulations to the following students.

A Great Weekend on the Slopes

OBHS cleaned up at the South Island Secondary School Ski and Snowboard Championships held at Cardrona over the weekend.

Theatre Sports

Congratulations to our Theatre Sports team who placed 2nd (equal) for Otago/Southland in the Regional Final held at the Fortune Theatre this week.

Tongan Language Week Celebrations

Malo e lelei.

Rockbourne Evening – An Otago Boys' High...

The Parents Association are delighted to offer another exciting and fun filled evening to our school community. On September 9th at 6.30pm we will be hosting an evening of jewellery, clothing, and a l...

OBHS Athletics Fundraiser

The OBHS Athletics team are fundraising so they can travel to the national competition in Auckland being held in December.

Flying Fox Project

10A are investigating building a flying fox at Otago Boys’ during Maths.

Selection for National Basketball Camp

Congratulations to Taiaroa Flavell, Nathan Hanna and Harley Ruru who have been selected to attend the National Talent ID camp. This is their first step in the pathway to the Junior Tall Blacks in 201...

Extra Extra Read All About It

On Thursday after school at Kaikorai Valley College fifteen Year 9 and 10 students valiantly represented the castle on the hill.

Gateway

I am currently on the Gateway programme and interested in Civil Engineering. I am hosted by Farra Engineering. While at work placement I learn new skills that will be invaluable to me when I leave s...

A Message From The Rector

Thank you to those families who came to our course selection evening this week. If you were unable to make it please get in touch with Mr Hooper to get the relevant information.

1st XI Football - Tournament Week Report

The football first’s travelled to compete in the Malcom Cowie tournament in Auckland. We knew we had a very tough pool with 3 Auckland schools, Massey, Rangitoto and Western Springs. We also had Matam...

Hockey - Tournament Week Report

With an average age of 15, our team was always going to have a tough week at the top tournament in the country. With a first up loss to Wellington competition winners Wellington College, our next game...

Joseph on the Road to Success

Congratulations to Year 10 student Joseph Hancock who won the Under 15 grade at the New Zealand age group golf championships in Nelson last week. Joseph is a member of the Otago Under 16 team who will...