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Remembering Mrs Kelly Kinghorn

It is with great sadness that we again acknowledge the passing of Mrs Kelly Kinghorn, a cherished member of our staff. Her loss is deeply felt by our entire school community.

OBHS v TBHS Interschool Results

The annual summer interschool between Otago Boys' High School and Timaru Boys' High School was held in Dunedin on Sunday, 8 and Monday, 9 February.

Pasifika Community Comes Together to Beg...

On Thursday, before the long weekend, new and current students and their parents met at school for the first time in a Pasifika-focused event.

Open Water Swimming

Last weekend, 14-year-old Fletch McCall delivered a standout performance at the annual 2.5km Ruby Island Swim.

Harry Takes Talent to the World Stage

Congratulations to Harry Townsend, who has been named in the New Zealand Under 18 Select Basketball Team to play in Germany this April!

Athletics Day 2026

The annual athletics day will be held at the Caledonian grounds on Wednesday, 11 February.

Staying Connected with your Sons Progres...

Term 1 includes several key opportunities for contact between home and school.

Poem of the Year

Each year, our Rector, Mr Hall, chooses a “Poem of the Year” A piece of writing that reflects values, ideas, or themes he believes will resonate with students. For 2026, his selection is If I Have Boy...

Boot Drive

Have you got boots in working order that need a new home?

Hostel Happenings

A warm welcome back to School House for your sons as we embrace another busy school year.

OBHS v TBHS Summer Interschool

The first interschool fixture for 2026 will be held in Dunedin on Sunday, 8 February and Monday, 9 February.

Art Success on the National Stage

Kaiau Karena’s hard work and dedication in Art have seen him succeed at a national level, with the high standard of Excellence demonstrated in his Level 3 Painting portfolio.

Gold Medals and Records Highlight Neo’s ...

Like many Otago Boys’ sportsmen, Neo Salomonsson made the most of the summer break by competing in his chosen sport.

Join Water Polo!

Water polo is a fun contact sport that combines many aspects of other sports and is played while treading deep water.

Otago Secondary Schools Disc Golf League

This competition is very generously offered free of charge and a great opportunity to get involved in the sport.

Robotics Bingo Night

Come along and join the fun, it promises to be a great night.

Introducing our new staff

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

OBHS Robotics Fundraiser

Following their outstanding success at the National Championships in December, Indiana Drones, the OBHS Robotics team, have been invited to represent New Zealand at the prestigious FIRST World Champio...

Second Hand Uniform Sale

The Parents Association will be holding another second hand uniform sale prior to school commencing in February 2026.