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16th March 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
My name is Sam and I’m very honoured to be a prefect this year.
9th March 2026
PrefectsAssembly The Last Word
Morning boys, I’m Will and I’m a Service Prefect for 2026. I’d like to use my Last Word today to talk to you about sonder.
1st March 2026
PrefectsYear 13 The Last Word
Many of you will know me, and for those who don’t, my name is Alexis, and I’m your Deputy Head Boy.
23rd February 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
Today, I want to speak about not being afraid to speak up in tough times.
16th February 2026
PrefectsYear 13 The Last Word
It's pretty surreal standing up here as a Year 13 in my final year at OBHS.
11th February 2026
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
The “Last Word” has become a valued tradition at senior assembly, giving Year 13 leaders the opportunity to speak to their peers about what matters most to them. We start the year with Head Boy, Will Pyper.
10th February 2026
AssemblyLeadership 2026 Prefect Investiture
At senior assembly on Tuesday, we celebrated the investiture of the 2026 Prefect team.
10th February 2026
BluesAcademic 2025 Academic Blues
On Tuesday, the 10th of February, we gathered for our Academic Blues assembly to celebrate the outstanding academic achievements and dedication of our students in the 2025 NCEA results.
10th February 2026
AcademicCenturion Centurion Awards 2025
Our 2025 Year 11 and 12 students who achieved 100% of their credits in both their internal and external assessments were honoured with their Oak Leaf badge at a Tuesday’s assembly.
30th October 2025
PrefectsLeadership The LAST Last Word
Well, we've finally made it.
22nd October 2025
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
What are we defined by?
14th October 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
What do you want to be remembered for?
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.