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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.
30th October 2025
PrefectsLeadership Announcing the 2026 Prefect Team
At Senior Prizegiving on Thursday evening, we were delighted to announce the Prefect Team who will lead the student body in 2026.
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.
13th August 2025
PrefectsLeadership Five minutes with our Head Prefect
As the academic year approaches its end, we caught up with our 2025 Head Prefect, Charlie Ottrey, to reflect on his year.
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.
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
LeadershipPrefects Prefects Launch Reading Programme to Strengthen School Connections and Wellbeing
Today marked an exciting morning as some of our prefect team proudly launched a new reading programme in partnership with Balmacewen Intermediate.
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.