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2016 Junior Prize Giving

This week we celebrated the achievements of our junior students.

1st XI Cricket Update

Thursdays games at the 1st XI Cricket Cup were abandoned due to rain. Entering the final day today OBHS is placed 2nd = with St Kentigern’s College, from Auckland. 

Junior Cricket

Last week was a busy one for junior cricket with the Year 9A team travelling to Christchurch to take part in the South Island Invitational tournament followed by  the final of the NZCT tournament play...

Dunstan Regatta

The Dunstan Regatta was held last weekend and the OBHS squad rowed very well making pleasing progress, working towards their long term plans and goals. Not only did the boys look exceptional a number ...

Well Done Cameron Jefferies

This week we have received a note of thanks from a teacher at Tahuna Intermediate wishing to acknowledge the voluntary service of OBHS Year 9 student Cameron Jefferies.  

Futsal Season Finishes

Last night at the Edgar Centre was finals night for futsal teams playing in the secondary schools' competition. 

In Memoriam

A Week in the Catlins

10G have spent this week down in the heart of the Catlins exploring this beautiful corner of the South Island. As well has having fun on the many beaches and walks available the focus of the trip was ...

Not Just Houses!

Year 10 Gingerbread structures. The Tardus, Golden Gate Bridge, Bilbo Baggins house, Littlebourne and local rugby grounds to name a few. Both Year 10 classes are close to completion.  What an awesome ...

A Real Coup for Cameron

Congratulations to Cameron McAuslan for winning a highly sought after PwC Scholarship.  

Whatever the Weather

With the installation of the new weather station, you can see the weather at the school wherever you are in the world! Simply log on to the wunderground website or download the wunderground app. Searc...

Mt Aspiring Lodge Report

Over last weekend (Thursday 24th - Monday 28th November) the OBHS Lodge hosted a group of 20 PhD students and lecturers from Otago University on a writers retreat. They made the most of the isolated ...

A Message From The Rector

Today I want to celebrate one of our best student accomplishments this year.

Junior Volleyball South Island Tournamen...

Last week our Year 10 Blues team traveled to Nelson to compete in the Junior South Island Tournament. We went in as Otago Champs and seeded 6th overall.

One Quiz to Rule Them All!

We have had a lot of fun this year with the Library Quizzes held each term. Star Wars, Dr Who, Harry Potter...so it was important to end the year on a high note, and the juniors requested the Tolkien ...

A Message From The Rector

Learning is the core to the development of any individual.

Summer Reading

Students returning to school in 2017 are welcome to take out books from the library for the summer holidays. Please see Ms Vare to arrange this.  Why not also get something out for your family to enjo...

Farewell to International Students

During ESOL class we farewelled three team members: Jorawar Singh, Cyrus Leung and Saran Chanyanuparp.

Prizes Presented

Kimberley and Jess, the main organisers of the Competenz competition, flew down from Auckland on Thursday to present the Competenz Toolbox Challenge prizes to our students.

An Opportunity For Learning

At the Otago Regional Junior Speech Competition held this morning at the King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre, eight schools competed for the cup. Bailey Cavanagh-Welch made us proud by deliverin...