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A Message from the Rector

Connections are important for us all. As human beings our ability to connect to each other is a fundamental survival tool. 

Community Spirit Recognised

A huge thank you on behalf of the Flight Centre and the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation to Flynn Meyer for volunteering his time to support the Disability Water Sports Day held at Brighton Beach a...

Boys' Ace Tennis Training

On Monday afternoon the interschool tennis team trained on the refurbished courts with extra coaching from Otago representative player Ryan Eggers.

Biology Visit to Otago University

The Year 13 biology class were invited to tour the School of Physical Education last week and to test their skills in the flume, on the VO2 Max treadmill and hot room. 

A Note of Thanks

We would like to thank the families that have supported the school by purchasing their sons 2016 stationery and senior workbooks from Paper Plus.

South Island Secondary Schools’ Triathlo...

Bad news before the team had even departed. Louis Harris suffering a broken collar-bone and wrist while training on the eve of the race; our Intermediate boys’ team out. 

Our Athletes on a National Stage

An outstanding effort by these three hostel boys who represented Southland Athletics in the nationals last weekend.

Young Team Impresses

Our Senior Volleyball team travelled  to Christchurch last weekend to participate in the Senior Volleyball Mainlands (South Island) Tournament. 

Connecting the past to shape our student...

On Tuesday we remembered the life of Alexander Aitken, father, World War One veteran, mathematical genius, teacher, sportsman, musician and old boy. We were lucky enough to be joined by his niece, Bev...

Defibrillator presented to the school

After major fundraising efforts the Parents Association were able to purchase and have presented the school with a defibrillator.

Year 9 Drama

9T English prepares themselves outside on a glorious Dunedin day and presents slam poems centred around the theme of "identity" - some very impressive performances here!

10T's Week at Camp

10T spent last week at Mount Aspiring.

New Zealand Boarding Schools Student Con...

The 'Heads of Boarding Student Conference' was held at St Matthews Collegiate in Masterton last weekend. OBHS Head of House Mitch Pryde attended and has returned  to the OBHS Hostel brimming with idea...

The Forces were with us!

Today our students had the opportunity to visit the Defence Forces bus as part of their future career planning.

Debate Update

This week saw the start of the Dunedin Secondary Schools Senior Debate Competition. A seven round contest run by the University of Otago involving schools from around Dunedin.

On Site Physiotherapist

As parents of boys you will know that the majority of our young men are involved in some type of physical activity.

2016 OBHS/OGHS Production

A Message From The Rector

Another week has flown by and we are close to the halfway point of the first term.

S.I. Regional Surf Life Saving Champions...

OBHS students competed at the South Island Regional Surf Life Saving Championships held at New Brighton last weekend with much success.

String Ensemble 

Full rehearsal with tutors, Mr Alan Starrett and Ms Johanna Brusse, for senior assembly performance at our commemoration of our esteemed old boy Alexander Aitken, internationally acclaimed mathematici...