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A Message From The Rector

Otago Boys' High School is in great heart. The year has started with a purpose, the energy and enthusiasm of our school has been a highlight of this, the first week.

Year 13 Breakfast

The Year 13 Breakfast hosted by the hostel on Tuesday morning was a great success. This tradition gives the boys an opportunity to reflect and steer the course of the school culture in collaboration w...

ODI Debut for Old Boy Cameron McAuslan

Cameron McAuslan is based in New Zealand and attended Otago Boys' High School, being part of their 1st XI squad that finished third in the Secondary School Boys’ First XI Cup in December 2016.  

Waterwise Youth Leadership Programme 201...

During the beginning of the Christmas holidays three of our students attended a week long camp based at Bannockburn school house. The main objective was to develop leadership qualities by focusing on ...

Congratulations to Old Boy Richard McElr...

Richard was awarded to be a Companion of the Queen’s Service Order in the New Years honors list for 2017.

Congratulations Des Smith

Congratulations to former OBHS teacher and Deputy Rector Des Smith who has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Years Honours for his services to rugby and community.

A New Year Begins

The sun shone brightly as our new students were welcomed by our Year 13 students with a Mihi Whakatau.  We look forward to seeing these young saplings grow into men with hearts of oak.

Top 50 Books at OBHS in 2016

2016 was a great year for new books in the Library, most were pleasingly full of clever story lines, great characters and relatively few vampires! 

Leadership Camp

This year’s camp focused on activities to raise awareness of leadership skills for use in form classes next year, as well as the traditional goals of self-awareness and development.

2017 Course Confirmation

Course confirmation interviews will be held from Friday 20th January to Thursday 26th January. 

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.