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Prefects Adding Value

Our academic prefect leaders are currently supporting junior students in their revision programmes for exams.

The Last Word

Courage - Most of this term we, as a school, have heard a lot of the word “courage”. When we hear “courage” most of us know it’s a good thing to have, but do we really understand what courage actually...

James Waddell (1888-1890)

One of New Zealand’s most highly decorated soldiers of the First World War. Waddell was received in the French Legion of Honour and promoted twice. He was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre seven...

Year 9 Electronics

Combining soldering skills with design and creativity Year 9 Electronics students created their awesome 3D electronic sculptures.

Microbiology Department Visit

Our Year 11 Science students responded to an invitation to visit the microbiology laboratories at the University of Otago with enthusiasm. They spent a morning exploring the features of microorganisms...

OBHS 2nd XV

Last weekend the OBHS 2nd XV played the South Otago 1st XV taking out the win 32 -27. Well done to everyone involved!

2016/2017 NZ Biology Olympiad

Otago Boys' High School has a strong history of success in the Biological Sciences with many past students gaining entry into competitive courses such as Medicine, Physiotherapy and Dentistry. This is...

Old Boy Tours

Tours were held in conjunction with the All Blacks vs Wales test match and were well attended.

OBHS v CBHS Interschool Timetable of Eve...

The winter interschool fixture with Christchurch Boys' High School will be held in Christchurch on Tuesday 5 July.

Year 10 Food Technology

Year 10 students have been looking at different countries and the different foods from these countries.

New Zealand Treasury Schools Challenge F...

On Thursday 16 June an Otago Boys’ High School team flew up to Treasury in Wellington to compete in the 2016 Treasury Schools Challenge national finals.

OBHS Young Enterprise Scheme Team – ‘Cod...

One of the four teams from our new Year 13 Business Studies class as part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) ‘Code Cases’ are making big steps in the business world.

A Message From the Rector

Academically we are racing to the end of the term. Junior students will sit their first set of examinations for the year. Each boy was individually emailed his exam timetable and Mark Hooper, Assistan...

OBHS Parents Association Cheese Roll Fun...

The Parents Association is once again offering the community the opportunity to purchase these delicious cheese rolls.

Notice of Early Closure

Otago Boys' High School will close at 1.30pm for tuition on Friday 8th July, to allow our teachers to run parent interviews for our hostel students.

Badminton Success

Year 11 student Joshua Kellet is on a winning streak.

Can Do Attitude

Continuing the house points competition- our students brought along almost 1000 cans of food for the annual food bank "Octacan Appeal".

2016 Nidd Realty Youth Innovation Award ...

Congratulations to Sam Hewson of Year 10 who this week was named the 2016 Nidd Realty Youth Innovation Award winner.

A Note of Appreciation

The following email was received from a member of the public on Wednesday. Well done to the students who kindly assisted, putting into practice the school values.

Brothers in Arms

Tevita Asi was awarded his cap at the 1st XV cap ceremony yesterday. Tevita is one of the youngest players ever (U15) to receive this honour. He is pictured with his brother and 1st XV Captain Sione A...