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Outward Bound Scholarship Opportunity

We are excited to announce the availability of a scholarship for the 2025 Outward Bound programme, funded by the Otago Community Trust.

Bronze medal success at National Champio...

A huge congratulations to Year 10 student William Bolter, who achieved an outstanding feat last weekend.

Summer sports registration

Summer sport (Term 4) registrations are now open.

Ice Hockey stars Phoenix Haddow and Max ...

Congratulations to Phoenix Haddow (Year 11) and Max Barker (Year 10) who have both been selected to represent New Zealand in the U16 Ice Hockey team.

OBHS Fiafia Night

Will Nichol named in Future Blacksticks ...

We are proud to congratulate Year 13 student Will Nichol on his selection to the Hockey NZ Future Blacksticks squad.

Geography – It’s everywhere!

Exploring Castle Street through the Eyes of Our Ākonga.

What's up in the Arts

It’s been a successful month for Otago Boys’ High School’s arts community, with students showcasing exceptional talent across a range of high-profile events.

Winter Sports, Arts and Cultural Photos

Winter Sports, Arts and Cultural Photos are scheduled for Wednesday 6 August and Thursday 7 August.

Return of Senior Prize-Giving Trophies

All trophies presented at last year’s senior prize-giving now need to be returned.

OBHS climbers reach new heights

With winter weather in Dunedin, the OBHS climbers have been happily expending their energies indoors.

Week 3 Hostel Update

It has been another busy week at School House.

NZ Secondary School Swimming Championshi...

Congratulations to Taka Sugiyama, who competed at the NZ Secondary School Swimming Championships in Hamilton last week.

The Last Word

Pressure is something every athlete faces whether you’re competing in front of thousands, playing your first match, or training alone with high expectations.

Internal assessments

Below is a list of internal assessments that are due to be submitted next week.

Students explore Pasifika Health Careers...

A group of enthusiastic students recently had the opportunity to participate in the Te Whatu Ora Southern / Pasifika Mapu o le Kaha’u 2025 programme — an initiative designed to inspire young people in...

All Blues Strike Gold at 2025 Dunedin Yo...

All Blues, the Otago Girls’ and Boys’ Jazz Big Band, competed at the 2025 Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival and received a Gold Award for an outstanding performance in their category.

Minor Blues Shine

Minor Blues, the Otago Girls’ and Boys’ combined jazz combo, performed at Hanover Hall on Saturday night to a capacity crowd at the featured artist concert of the Dunedin Youth Jazz Festival.

Otaki Scholars Visit Dunedin

This week, OBHS hosted two Otaki Scholars for four nights.

The Last Word

When we hear the word leader, most of us think of someone commanding attention, loud, confident, always speaking first.