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This Week In The Library

It's been a busy week in the library with Year 9 & 10 Social Studies classes.

Debaters in Historic First!

This past lunchtime saw the OBHS Debate Club shouted a deserved pizza lunch by Mr Tagg.

Volunteer Old Boy School Historian Requi...

The school needs someone to research and compile reports on our historial school buildings and events.

First Aid Kit - PTA Fundraiser

Last week for orders! 

I Have My Eye On You

As part of our Waves and Light module, 9Y dissected a cows eye to see all the mechanisms held within. Another awesome learning experience in Science!

Jack Heads to Gold Guitars

This weekend, OBHS Year 11 student, Jack Fisher, is competing in the New Zealand Gold Guitars Awards in Gore.

Students Form Chamber Music Group

Year 13 student Louie Cheng (Saxophonist) along with OGHS students Sarah De Vries (Clarinetist) and Lucy Pollock (Pianist) have formed a chamber group called the Saintly Sound. 

Professor Cook Inspires Students

Professor Gregory Cook  MSc PhD(Waik) FRSNZ from the department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Otago, gave a lively address this morning to a large group of budding social scienti...

Big Sing Preparation Well Under Way

The OBHS and OGHS students have been putting in the hours in preparation for the upcoming Big Sing competition.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

We are looking for new host families for the growing number of international students at our school. 

Students Attend Otago University's Te Ih...

Teremoana Hamblin, Nicolas Sinnott, Keegan Harrison and Te Ngaru Wehi are pictured earnestly debating points of law with students from Queen's High School and Kavanagh College at Otago University's Te...

The Last Word

When it comes to an upcoming internal, exam, test, or sporting game the best thing you can do is prepare well. Preparing well sets you up for the best possible result or outcome.

Creative Writing - Sailing

The calm winter’s sun creeps over the distant hills. The transparent sail with orange highlights glides up the track, crinkling and crackling as it unrolls.

OBHS 2017 Scholarship Students

This year's NCEA Scholarship students will take on the toughest academic exams available to New Zealand high school students later this year. 

OB's Old Boy Named In Manu Samoa Squad

Congratulations to old boy Hisa Sasagi who has been named in a 35 man Manu Samoa squad for the upcoming internationals in June and July. The squad will assemble to build up for tests against the All B...

Celebrating NZ Music Month

To celebrate NZ Music Month students in the library were treated to live performances by their peers at lunchtime. Jack Fisher, Ryan Lau, Andrew Medlicott and Abhinath Berry played piano and guitar to...

A Message From The Rector

"Courage" is one of the school's values and is a focus for Term 2.  At this week's assembly, boys were challenged to think beyond the sterotype, and consider how they can be courageous every day.

Jonty Blakely - Gateway Student

Jonty is a Year 13 student, currently on placement at Southern Motor Court Service Centre.

Taine Te Whata - Gateway Student

Taine is in his final year of high school and is part of the Gateway programme at Otago Boys'.

Jet Buckmaster - Gateway Student

Jet is a Year 13 student currently on placement at Bike Otago.