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​​Lodge Sustainability Project

Recently, a small group of students went to the Mt Aspiring Lodge to work with Malcolm Taylor from Contact Energy to design our micro-hydro electricity turbine. 

Senior Prizegiving 2017

Senior prize giving was held on Thursday 2 November at the Regent Theatre. It was a special occasion to celebrate the students success throughout the year. 

Willows Cricket

Last Sunday the OBHS First XI played its annual fixture against a Willows team at Loburn in North Canterbury.

Hostel Manager 

Paul Vlietstra has announced his resignation from the position of Hostel Manager.

Deputy Rector Accepts New Role

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Turner, our Deputy Rector to the position of Principal at Gisborne Boys' High School. He will begin in the New Year.

2017 Senior Prize Giving

Thursday evening at the Regent Theatre parents, staff and students celebrated the successes of this year's student body.

The Last, Last Word

When being asked to write a last word, prefects are told very little. They are told to be original, to give advice or impart wisdom.

Knights Slay Demons

Saturday 28 October 2017 - A day to remember. It was the day for the inaugural OBHS staff rugby side to play a match against the over 35’s Kaikorai Demons.

Grand Final of Junior Debate Competition

Tuesday lunchtime witnessed a clash of epic proportions as the wit and intellect of two formidable teams of young men went head to head in the final of our long fought junior debate competition.

End of Year Senior Awards

 At this weeks senior assembly we celebrated some of the hardest workers in our school community.

2017 Term 3 Students Of The Term

This morning at assembly the Students of the Term for Term 3 were announced. Congratulations to the following students.

Homestay Family Required

Homestay family wanted for a Year 9 NZ student, starting next year. If you would like further details please email the Rector’s Secretary at: [email protected]  

Swimming Sports Report

While the number of competitors were not as high as recent years the quality certainly was. 

Brighter Books – YES Otago Regional Awar...

On Wednesday evening the Young Enterprise Scheme Otago Regional Awards were held at Otago Museum’s Hutton Theatre.

Zackary's Outward Bound Experience

Outward Bound New Zealand is located in Anakiwa, a coastal village in the Queen Charlotte Sound, and offers a range of outdoor education courses that are available for 13 year olds and over.

Sports and Cultural Activities Photograp...

Below is a link which allows you to preview proof copies of the images.

Massive End of Year Sale!

As it's coming to the end of the year, the boys here at Top Socks are smashing our current prices and having a sale for the last week of school. 

The Last Word

Eight boys, three generations. It's more than just a school to my family. 

A Message From The Rector

The Importance of Recognition.

Year 13 Centurion Badges Presented

At senior assembly this week centurion badges were presented to Year 13 students.