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27th July 2026
Year 9English 9Y English: Powerful Words, Confident Voices
Like many English classes, 9Y has just completed their speaking unit. Using the ‘Grammar for Writing’ approach, the boys had an artist model that was the inspiration for their own pieces.
23rd July 2026
CurriculumEnglish The Castle on the Hill Through Students' Eyes
With Year 12 English students dedicating a large portion of their year to honing their writing skills, practising writing about a scene they know well was a valuable exercise in translating familiar sensory details into sophisticated, controlled written expression.
23rd July 2026
Curriculum More Fantastic Results in our Latest CAA Corequisite Assessments
The latest Common Assessment Activity (CAA) results are in, and our learners have officially outperformed national standards across Reading, Writing, and Numeracy. Their dedication, resilience, and hard work continue to set them apart.
22nd July 2026
GeographyCurriculum Robbie to Represent New Zealand at the International Geography Olympiad
As Robbie heads off on his big adventure to Türkiye in week 3 of this term we asked him to outline a little more about what is involved in this amazing opportunity he has secured through his hard work!
21st July 2026
CurriculumAcademic Senior Students Step Up to University-Level Challenge
Building on the academic drive shown last year, a dedicated group of our senior students have stepped up to the challenge of university-level study in 2026.
1st July 2026
CurriculumArt Let Them Eat Cake
Year 10 Art
1st July 2026
ChemistryScience Year 13 Chemistry at the University of Otago
Our Year 13 Chemistry students have spent two days in the University of Otago Chemistry laboratories completing the practical component of their 3.1 Independent Investigation.
30th June 2026
Year 11Curriculum Exploring Printmaking in Year 11 Art
Year 11 Art students have spent this term learning a variety of printmaking methods based on the work of artist Vanesa Wairata Edwards.
30th June 2026
YESCurriculum Students Step Into Business with Kinetic
Are you tired of your shoes smelling bad or feeling damp after a long day?
25th June 2026
GatewayCurriculum Gateway Programme 2026
Nate Adams is hosted by Connies Auto Shop
23rd June 2026
ScienceCurling A Science Lesson That Was Out of This World!
In 9S and 9T, we're currently learning about space in our Astronomy unit.
22nd June 2026
EnglishCurriculum OATE - Dunedin Schools' Junior Speech Competition
The cost of connection - exploring whether our digital lives in 2026 are making us more lonely or more united.
18th June 2026
YESBusiness Studies OTTR “Wear What Matters
OTTR is an Otago Boys’ High School business that centralises around the idea of limiting the amount of fast fashion in the clothing industry.
17th June 2026
GatewayCurriculum Gateway Placement 2026
Leo Burgess is hosted by Adams Plumbing.
10th June 2026
CurriculumEarth and Space Science Earth and Space Science Volcanoes and Earthquakes Tour
Our Earth and Space Science students recently embarked on an action-packed, 5-day tour of the North Island's most famous geological wonders.
10th June 2026
GatewayCurriculum Gateway Placement 2026
Jonty Graham is hosted by Cooke Howlison Toyota
7th June 2026
CurriculumNotices Upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews - June/July 2026
These interviews provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and learning with their teachers.
4th June 2026
Business StudiesYES Young Enterprise Scheme Polson Higgs Pitch Day 2026
On Wednesday, 27 May, the Year 13 Business Studies students pitched their Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) business ideas to a panel of judges at the Polson Higgs YES Pitch Day in Dunedin.
4th June 2026
YESBusiness Studies Are you tired of your valuables being ruined by sand or having to bring a bag to the beach?
Sunline is an Otago Boys' High School student-led business, created through YES (Young Enterprise Scheme).
28th May 2026
CurriculumExams Well done - NCEA Common Assessment Activities (CAA)
A massive congratulations to all the boys who took part in the CAA exams over the last two weeks.