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2016 SPACE CAMP - the first few days.   ...

The kiwis have landed.  After a long haul flight to the USA, the team, including 3 teachers, 14 Cashmere High and 8 Otago Boys' students arrived in Houston, Texas.

Inter House - Haka Competition

The annual Inter House Haka Competition was held on Wednesday morning.

100% Completion

Our Year 10 Design Graphics class has completed a set of posters to be posted about the school and in classrooms.

Year 9 Design and Visual Communicaton

Year 9 Design and Visual Communication students proudly presenting their individual key ring designs.

OBHS Reading Award

OBHS Rowing – Maadi Cup - Lake Ruataniwh...

Friday 1st April the Rowing squad headed up to Twizel to stay in their luxury training accommodation in the camping ground with “Kate’s Kitchen”.

Science Fair Preparation Underway

Year 11 OBHS students are in the thick of their Science Fair studies.

Young Leaders in the Community

Last Friday our Year 10 Young Leaders group were involved in the Sport Otago FMS (Fundamental Movement Skills) Challenge Day.

Tournament Week

Last week the school participated in a number of sporting codes during tournament week.  

Year 13 PE Triathlon Assessment

Despite having summer-like conditions the day before, this year’s Year 13 Physical Education Triathlon was run in cool temperatures thanks to a southerly front that had come through the previous night...

Double Gold and More for Liam

On the 7th to 9th April Liam Turner was a member of the New Zealand Athletics team to compete in the Oceania Games held in Tahiti, along with 19 other athletes involving 7 other countries. 

A Message From The Rector

To engage young men, you must first enjoy their company. I do.

Creative Writing - The Wedding

It was bloody hot. Even the tropical flora of the Upper Botanical Gardens was visibly wilting in the heat.

Regional UN Youth Forum Conference

The annual regional UN Youth Forum Conference was held on the 2nd and 3rd of April, and inspired high school students to think about their own government and what needs to change.

Private Board Required

Occasionally we have requests from parents seeking private board for their son for varying lengths of time.

Year 11 Agriculture Field Trip

Our Year 11 Agriculture boys enjoyed their three days of farm practical tasks courtesy of Andrew and Carol Harding, our hosts at Caberfeidh Station at Hakataramea Valley.

The Last Word

There comes a time when everyone regrets something. That feeling of sadness or disappointment over something you've done, or failed to do.

SISS Water Polo

OBHS regains South Island title.

Sailing - Sunburst Regatta, Otago Harbou...

The South Island Secondary School Sunburst Regatta is being held on the Otago Harbour this week.

Year 13 Agriculture Visit to Silver Fern...

Our Year 13 Agriculture students had an exceptional experience where they were hosted by Silver Fern Farms at the Finegand Food Processing plant near Balclutha last week.