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13ODR Mountain Biking

We were treated to great weather for riding on Thursday, making the most of the excellent work Mountain Biking Otago has been doing on the Signal Hill trails.

What's Up in The Arts? – August Edition

August was a successful month for many of our groups. It has been amazing to see the talent displayed, from our Jazz Band and Choir competing regionally to the work of our visual art students.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Do you regret missing out? We have a few extra boxes of delicious cookie dough for sale!

Badminton Tournament Report

Our OBHS Badminton A team of Joseph Chen, Jayden Lu, Jeremy Frei, Levi Lu and Aaron Young played some exceptional badminton at the New Zealand Secondary School Championships to end their season.

Gateway 2026

Important information for students interested in applying for Gateway in 2026.

U15 Rugby Invitational Tournament

During tournament week, our U15 Blues rugby team was fortunate enough to participate in the National U15 Rugby Invitational Tournament, which was held in Auckland and hosted by Wesley College.

Hostel Update - Week 8

This week we welcomed back plenty of sore muscles, various aches and pains, and some very tired boys who had given their all during another successful tournament week.

Interview with a Local Scientist

Working towards his Science badge, Year 9 student Fergus Lloyd interviewed his father, Dr Kelvin Lloyd, after he was honoured with Forest & Bird’s prestigious Old Blue Award.

OBHS 1st XI – NZSS Football Tournament

The Otago Boys’ High School 1st XI travelled north to Palmerston North last week to compete in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Football Tournament, where they faced off against some of the strongest...

Otago Boys’ High Students to Explore Vie...

Otago Boys’ High School is offering students an exciting chance to take part in a 19-day educational trip to Vietnam and Cambodia in September/October 2026 (or April 2027).

Get Ready for School Exams!

School exams are just around the corner, running from September 10th to 19th.

CAA Reading/Writing and Numeracy Assessm...

Important Information for all students completing the CAA Reading/Writing and Numeracy Assessments in week 9.

Course Selection 2026

Thank you to all the parents and whānau who attended our recent subject information evening.

Rangatahi Nutrition Workshops

These workshops are codesigned with the Sport Otago Rangatahi Project Panel to give young people practical tools and knowledge around nutrition.

G.A. McLauchlan Co-Curricular Excellence...

Applications are now open for the G.A. McLauchlan Co-Curricular Excellence Award.

Senior Course Information Evening Remind...

On Wednesday, 3 September, we will be holding our Senior Course Information Evening for students in Years 11 to 13 in 2026.

Internal assessments

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

OBHS Hosts Pasifika Educators Talanoa

On Thursday, OBHS was lucky enough to host the Talanoa for Pasifika Educators for the New Zealand Pasifika Principals Association.

Celebrate Art

Celebrate Art 2025" is now open at the Dunedin School of Art.

Otago Māori Rugby