9th October 2025
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
Otago Boys: the Castle on the Hill, the Blue and White hoops, OB’s — there are many names people call this place. But for some, these names mean nothing. <em>Otago Boys’</em> is just a name to them.
9th September 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
The one person who will stop you from reaching your full potential is yourself.
9th September 2025
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
Silence.
26th August 2025
Senior SchoolAssembly Staying Safe
It was a privilege to have Constable Eddie Smith of the New Zealand Police visit our senior assembly on Tuesday.
25th August 2025
Year 13Assembly The Last Word
We don’t have much time left.
12th August 2025
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
What defines success?
28th July 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Pressure is something every athlete faces whether you’re competing in front of thousands, playing your first match, or training alone with high expectations.
22nd July 2025
Year 13Prefects The Last Word
When we hear the word leader, most of us think of someone commanding attention, loud, confident, always speaking first.
16th July 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
So, you know how as a Year 9, you see someone do their Last Word, and think “Hey, I’d love to do one!”
24th June 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
See, in our world today, we’re taught to win — whether it’s on the field, in the classroom, or racing your mates to the canteen.
17th June 2025
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
From the moment I walked through the archway beginning my time at this school, countless times the phrase “make the most of it” has been said to me.
10th June 2025
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
It's okay to not be okay.
3rd June 2025
PrefectsLeadership The Last Word
There have been times in my life when I was told I wouldn't be able to do the things I love again, but that never held me back.
15th May 2025
LiteracyPrefects Luis loves Literature
This week, Prefect Luis Deaker spoke at assembly about the importance of reading.
13th May 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Boys, I’ll be honest with you, public speaking just isn’t my thing.
7th April 2025
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
Today, I’m going to talk to you about opportunities.
1st April 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
I would like to stand here before you and talk about brotherhood here at Otago Boys' High School.
24th March 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
I often find myself struggling with the amount of time and energy it takes for me to make a decision.
18th March 2025
LeadershipPrefects The Last Word
What are your goals this year?
10th March 2025
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
It’s a privilege to stand here before you today. In this speech, I want to talk about two qualities that will define not just your time here at Otago Boys', but the rest of your lives: resilience and courage.