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Newsletter - No 29 - 2026
Newsletter - No 28 - 2026
Newsletter - No 27 - 2026
Latest news
18th September 2026
CulturalFrench France 2027 - here we come!
We are happy to announce that we will hold an information meeting on Thursday 22nd October at 7pm for parents and students who are interested in hearing about the 2027 French Language and Culture Immersion Tour.
18th September 2026
CulturalEvents Toby Coatham Sings at Opera Otago’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, September 12, Opera Otago celebrated its 70th anniversary with a dinner at the Edgar Centre’s Naylor Love Lounge.
18th September 2026
CareersNotices 
17th September 2026
Rector A Message from the Rector
Communication is a Two-Way Street.
16th September 2026
Hostel Hostel Happenings
There is an air of serious anticipation throughout School House as the boys channel their energy into finalising academic goals, with school exams now underway and NCEA looming.
16th September 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Jonty Smith. I’m a Year 13 day boy and House Captain for Park.
16th September 2026
Notices Driving Lessons
Otago Boys' High School has been a beneficiary of generous funding from the Otago Motor Club, which has subsidised Defensive Driving Courses for our students.
16th September 2026
Siga Siga Trust Scholarship
The Siga Siga Trust Scholarship is established under a deed of trust settled by a past pupil of Otago Boys’ High School (the late Mr William Eric George Finlayson) and is administered under regulations made pursuant to the trust.
15th September 2026
Year 9Drama The Courage to Clown
Our Year 9 Drama students are exploring the joys of clowning and what a profound act of service it is.
15th September 2026
BiologyYear 13 Year 13 Biology Trip to Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Our Year 13 Biology excursion to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary was a fantastic success.
15th September 2026
FootballSport OBHS Football Prizegiving 2026
It was great to bring our footballers together at lunchtime on Tuesday to celebrate another successful season. The boys enjoyed some well-earned pizza and soft drinks before Mr McGarry reflected on the season.
15th September 2026
ScholarshipSchool G.A. McLauchlan Co-Curricular Excellence Scholarships 2026
This Scholarship has been generously provided by Grant McLauchlan, OBHS Old Boy 1980-1984.
15th September 2026
Year 12Outdoor Education Snow, Skis and Backcountry Adventures
Last week, our 12ODR students headed to Central Otago for a three-day backcountry adventure at Snow Farm.
14th September 2026
ExamsNotices School Exams Updated Information
It has come to our attention that some of the exam information emailed to you earlier today was incorrect. The links below have now been updated.
13th September 2026
EventsSport Hillary GET2GO Champions! 🏆
Congratulations to our combined OBHS/OGHS mixed team, who took out all three challenges last week to finish 1st overall!
13th September 2026
NoticesExams School Exams
Please see below the links to key information for the upcoming school exams, which begin this Wednesday.
10th September 2026
Brotherhood Tuakana Teina in Action
We often talk about the brotherhood that exists at Otago Boys’ High School, and sometimes the best examples of it are found in the simple, everyday moments around school.
10th September 2026
School BoardNotices School Board Student Representative Elected
Congratulations to Sam Glover, who has been elected as the new Student Representative on the OBHS School Board for 2026/2027.
9th September 2026
Clay Target ShootingSport Two days of shooting and the Taieri Shield Challenge
Over the weekend, everybody performed well. Many boys secured high scores and made final shoot-offs.
9th September 2026
MusicEvents Musical Success at the NZ Modern School of Music Competition
Over the weekend, five OBHS students attended the NZ Modern School of Music Competition (Otago/Southland) with some awesome results.