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18th March 2026
Hostel Hostel Happenings - Week 7
What a mixed bag of weather, with a few glorious sunny days interlaced with some showery, cooler downpours.
15th March 2026
HostelSenior Leadership Team Otago Boys' High School Welcomes New Director of Boarding.
Otago Boys’ High School is proud to announce the appointment of old boy Lance Taylor as the new Director of Boarding for School House. Lance will start on Sunday 19 April 2026.
11th March 2026
HostelNotices Hostel Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent teacher interviews for students <strong>in the hostel</strong> will be held on Thursday 2 April, the last day of Term 1.
4th March 2026
Hostel Hostel Happenings
With a lucky dip of weather challenges, juggling all seasons, we are already halfway through the first term.
18th February 2026
Hostel Hostel Happenings
After last week's nail-biting, down-to-the-last-kick and very exciting win, many hostel boys have again signed up to go and support the Highlanders as they battle the Chiefs this Saturday night at 7.05pm. We all hope we can enjoy another victory and keep up this winning momentum.
11th February 2026
Hostel Hostel Happenings
School House is now back in full swing, with boys settling into their new accommodation and routines.
11th February 2026
Hostel An invitation to senior School House parents
You are warmly invited to join us for an informal evening hosted by the School House Committee.
10th February 2026
CampYear 9 Year 9s Rise to the Challenge: Mt Aspiring Lodge Camp
Our Year 9 cohort officially kicked off their hostel journey with an unforgettable trip to Mt Aspiring Lodge this past weekend.
3rd February 2026
Hostel Hostel Happenings
A warm welcome back to School House for your sons as we embrace another busy school year.
20th November 2025
Hostel Week 7 Hostel Update
The end of term is now in sight, with just a couple of weeks left, and many boys are away on exam leave.
6th November 2025
Hostel Week 5 Hostel Update
Term 4 at School House is a different type of busy, with the focus on exams and all the associated end-of-year formalities.
22nd October 2025
OBHS FoundationHostel 🌳 Future Oaks: “Leave” Your Legacy
The fundraising campaign for School House is now underway, and we’re encouraging families to get behind it.
21st October 2025
OBHS FoundationHostel We’re on the road tomorrow!
Sharing the hostel redevelopment with our community
16th October 2025
Hostel Hostel Update - Term 4, Week 2
Congratulations to Charlie Nichol for his selection into the Otago U16 Touch Rugby team. We wish you all the best for your games and skill development.
9th October 2025
Hostel Hostel Update - Term 4, Week 1
Recharged boys have refilled the hostel, helping to create a happy, busy vibe.
17th September 2025
Hostel School House fundraising campaign launched
Backing our country boys, building for their future
3rd September 2025
Hostel Hostel Update - Week 8
This week we welcomed back plenty of sore muscles, various aches and pains, and some very tired boys who had given their all during another successful tournament week.
21st August 2025
Hostel Week 6 Hostel Update
Already we are six-tenths of the way through Term 3, and we are all looking forward to spring arriving and some warmer weather.
14th August 2025
Hostel Update on School House Hostel Redevelopment
<em>A message from John Blaikie, Chairman – OBHS Foundation</em>
7th August 2025
Hostel Hostel Update - Week 4
It has been a big, energetic, and slightly chaotic week at the hostel!