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Strictly Ballroom

The 2018 production was a massive undertaking. With far more songs and dances to learn than previous years, we were hard pressed to get everything ready in time.

A Message From The Rector

At Otago Boys', sport is a key component in the development of many of our young men.

Junior Debating Update

Clean, green New Zealand. That was the centre of the junior debates Wednesday last week, where the house was an environmental group that wanted to scrap New Zealand’s clean, green image.

Outstanding Work in Technology Recognise...

In junior Technology with Mr Richard Dougherty (Term 1 options), the first recipients of the Rectors Award for outstanding work have received their prizes.

Casual Vacancy on Board of Trustees

All New Zealand state and state-integrated schools have a board of trustees, which is responsible for the governance and control of management of the school and ultimately accountable for the school’s...

Story of violin that went to war

The story of a Dunedin soldier who smuggled his violin to the front during World War 1 illustrates the human side of war and the power of music, the creators of a new book on him say.

Breakfast With Your Brothers

The Student Council's free 'Breakfast with your Brothers' is even more popular now with the change in the weather!

OBHS School Values

Over the past few weeks OBHS has been casting a critical eye over our school values.

Space Camp, the Trip of a Lifetime

At the end of last term, 4 boys and myself set off for Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama for an 18 day trip of a lifetime.

School House News

Sport keeps School House busy

OBHS v King's High School Interschool Re...

The annual OBHS v King's High School winter interschool fixture was held on Tuesday.

Old Boys' named in the U20 squad for Wor...

Congratulations to Old Boys' Ricky Jackson and Sione Asi for making the Under 20 squad for the World Rugby Championship. You have worked so hard to get to this point in your career and we wish you all...

Old Boy Hayden Parker sets NZ Super poin...

Hayden Parker became the highest-scoring New Zealander in a single Super Rugby match — but it was not for a New Zealand team.

Peter Entwisle - ODT Obituary - Peter En...

Dunedin historian Peter Entwisle strongly raised awareness of Dunedin’s built heritage and incisively promoted its protection and the creative reuse of heritage buildings. He died recently at his city...

ANZAC event, Ockero, Sweden April 2018

There was a small but very moving ceremony at Ockero churchyard for John Charles Williams (served 1939-45 War, Sgt. R.N.Z.A.F., killed of active service 1942) during my visit on 25 April.

Library News

There is always a lot happening in the library, but one of our favourite activities is the Book Club.

OBHS Board of Trustees Casual Vacancy fo...

A casual vacancy has occurred on the board of trustees for an elected parent representative.

Nicolas Selected to Attend Science Forum

Year 13 student Nic Sinnott has won a full scholarship to attend the Youth Australia New Zealand Association for the Advancement in Science (ANZAAS) Forum.

Cross Country

Last Friday the Cross Country was run in superb conditions.

German "Talkfest" Camp 2018

Senior students of German have attended a very successful camp this week out at Tirohanga.