Newsletters | Otago Boys' High School

16th March 2026 The Last WordAssembly

The Last Word

My name is Sam and I’m very honoured to be a prefect this year.

Year 13 Geography – Exploring Tourism in Queenstown

11th March 2026 CurriculumGeography

Year 13 Geography – Exploring Tourism in Queenstown

Our Year 13s have been busy learning about tourism in Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin.

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.

17th February 2026 Senior SchoolYear 11

Senior Academic Coaching

Next Friday, 27th February, students in <strong>Years 11 to 13</strong> will not attend their regular classes.

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” 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.

20th November 2025 Year 13Curriculum

Sauna for Sale

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to purchase an impressive piece of student craftsmanship — a fully functioning, wood-fired sauna designed and built by our Year 13 Woodwork class.

13th November 2025 CurriculumYear 13

Haere Rā Tom

On Thursday, we celebrated Thomas Cargill’s final day at Otago Boys’ High School with a lunch time premiere of Tom’s media studies film, “The Elevator,” in the library.

6th November 2025 CurriculumEnglish

Year 13 English

The Observations of a Speck of Dust

Outstanding Creativity from Our Level 3 Art Students

5th November 2025 ArtCurriculum

Outstanding Creativity from Our Level 3 Art Students

The Level 3 Art students have exemplified Otago Boys’ High School values through the completion of their painting portfolios.

Celebrating Character and Courage at our Final Senior Assembly

31st October 2025 Year 13

Celebrating Character and Courage at our Final Senior Assembly

Our final Senior Assembly for 2025 was a poignant occasion, highlighted by the presentation of two of our most special awards. These awards honor students who truly embody the spirit and core values of Otago Boys' High School.