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Kī-o-Rahi Term 1 Success

Congratulations to our combined OBHS/OGHS Kī-o-Rahi teina team, who won the Term 1 competition against some fierce opposition.

Introducing Our New Staff

We would like to welcome our new staff to the Otago Boys' High School community.

OBHS Pasifika Students Shine at Speech C...

OBHS Pasifika students travelled with OGHS to participate in the “Pasifika Voices” Speech Competition in Balclutha.

OGHS Ngā Taonga Tākaro holiday programme

Following the incredible success and positive feedback from the last OGHS Ngā Taonga Tākaro holiday programme for Year 5-8 students, it is being offered again during these school holidays.

Outdoor Education Surfing

Level 2 Outdoor Education students, alongside a number of Level 3 students, recently enjoyed a half-day surfing experience at Warrington Beach on Dunedin’s north coast.

From Dunedin to Spain

Over the past few days, six of our footballers —Blaine O’Brien, Arrslan Nayle, Lewis Richards, Victor Rivolet, Theo Johnston, and Captain Duncan Guest—have been in Spain preparing for the prestigious ...

Taieri Youth Advisory Panel

International Student Welcome

It may have been the last week of term but it is never too late to have a formal welcome to Dunedin for our international students.

Dunedin Cricket Association Awards

This week, the Dunedin Cricket Association (DCA) Awards Evening was held.

Cricket Update

OBHS Cricket Club Results Term 1 Week 7: Saturday 28/03/26

SISS Tennis Cup - Timaru

Congratulations to Mathew Campbell and Bilal Ahmad on winning the South Island Secondary Schools Tennis Cup in Timaru over summer tournament week.

Tohu Teina mō ngā Tikanga / Junior Value...

"Men are respectable only as they respect." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Careers Expo (Online and Physical)

On Wednesday, 13 May, at the More FM Pavilion, Edgar Centre, a Careers Expo will be held both in person and online.

2026 Tertiary Open Days

The Otago Open Days are taking place on Sunday, 3rd May, and Monday, 4th May.

Year 11 Historians Visit the Hocken Libr...

Our Year 11 History students recently enjoyed a fascinating and highly informative visit to the Hocken Library.

Water Polo season ends on a high with an...

This water polo season has seen all three OBHS teams placed in the top three in Otago.

NZSS Triathlon Championships 2026

Last week, the Bay Audiology NZ Secondary Schools’ Triathlon took place in Tauranga under extremely challenging conditions, as athletes battled through what could only be described as a “weather bomb....

Term One Schools Futsal Competition

Otago Boys’ High School once again had a strong presence in the Dunedin Secondary Schools’ Futsal Competition, entering an impressive 13 teams – seven senior and six junior.

Amigo’s Southern Futsal Tournament

Otago Boys’ High School was proudly represented by two junior and two senior teams at the Amigos Southern Futsal Cup – a South Island qualifying tournament for the NZSS National Championships.

Major Changes Ahead: New Senior Secondar...

Last week, schools were advised of upcoming changes to senior secondary assessment, due to be introduced from 2028 for Years 11 to 13. The summary below has been provided by the Ministry of Education ...