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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.

Business Studies Book Launch

Come along and support our very own Otago Boys' Business Studies group at the launch of their first product. There will be a sausage sizzle with all the profits donated to The Child Cancer Foundation....

Josh Dickson - Old Boy and good all roun...

Josh Dickson knows he made the right choice when confronted with rugby or basketball as his sport of choice. The 2m lock has Otago rugby blood running through his veins, and that’s the direction he ch...

Olly Higgins - Gateway Student

Olly is a Year 13 student who works with BuildMe Dunedin for his weekly Gateway placement.

Ollie Kenny - Gateway Student

Year 13 student, Ollie, is currently on placement with Cooke Howlison Toyota. 

Otago/Southland Relays

The Otago/Southland Relay was held in Milton on Thursday.

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 ...