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.
13th May 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Boys, I’ll be honest with you, public speaking just isn’t my thing.
29th April 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
The importance of routine.
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.
3rd March 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
A pessimist is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things.
26th February 2025
PrefectsLeadership The Last Word
It has taken me a while to think of something to talk to you about. I could talk about many things.
18th February 2025
PrefectsLeadership The Last Word
Life is made up of moments.
11th February 2025
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
The first speech for 2025 was delivered by Head Boy, Charlie Ottrey.
29th October 2024
AssemblyPrefects The Last Word
They weren't wrong when they said high school would fly by.
23rd October 2024
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
What is the purpose of life? Perhaps for you, it's achieving your biggest goal, becoming rich, visiting every country in the world, or making core memories.