School House 2026 Country Visits
Parents of prospective boarding students for 2028 onwards are warmly invited to attend one of the following country visits to meet with OBHS staff Richard Hall, Rector and Lance Taylor, Director of Boarding.
Gateway Placement 2026
Louis Fyfe is hosted by Scott Technology .
Milton Relay
Another beautiful day for a run on Tuesday. The boys headed down with very different-looking teams due to the interschool on the same day.
OBHS Parents' Association Pie, Savoury and Lamington Fundraiser
With the colder weather setting in, now would be the perfect time to stock your freezer with goodies.
Neo Salomonsson Secures Double NZ International Team Selection Following Strong NZ Open Campaign
During Wānanga Week, Neo travelled to Auckland for his first New Zealand Open Championships, competing at senior level for the first time rather than within a single age-group.
A Message from the Rector
We can all be our own leaders.
Internal assessments
Below is a list of internal assessments that are due to be submitted next week.
Telford Taster Camps
Rockquest Success
What a massive weekend!
Hostel Happenings
We had a fresh start to the week when Monday morning delivered a -2°C frost at 6:30 am.
Noel Leeming Friends and Family Deals
Deals end midnight Sunday 24th May.
When art and science combine…
After completing an internal assessment for their Wānanga Day, Dr. Zammit’s Year 13 Chemistry class had the chance to use chemistry in a different context this week — we made soap!
OBHS v CBHS Interschool Results
The Annual Winter Interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Christchurch Boys' High School was held in Christchurch from Saturday, 16 May until Tuesday, 19 May.
Notice of Early Closures
We wish to advise that the school will close early on three upcoming dates to allow our teaching staff to conduct parent-teacher interviews.
Upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews - June/July 2026
These interviews provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and learning with their teachers.
Wānanga Days & Junior Programme: Week 4 Reflections
Now in its fifth year, the Wānanga Days and Junior Programme initiative replaces the traditional hourly schedule with dedicated, single-subject immersion days.
Skills Trades and Skills Institute Term 2 Important Dates
Skills Institute/Skills Trade Training Open Night
An update Open Night Invitation – 27 May (please note change of date)
The Last Word
Morning boys, my name is Sam Kohlhase, and I have the privilege of serving as one of your cultural prefects this year.
Students Explore Food, Nutrition and Industry Skills
The last few weeks have been busy in the Food & Nutrition Department.

