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.
20th February 2025
AssemblyLeadership 2025 Prefects announced
We are pleased to announce our student leadership team for 2025.
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.
5th December 2024
School ValuesJunior School Honouring boys who uphold our values
“Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice. We do not act rightly because we are excellent, in fact, we achieve excellence by acting rightly.” Plato
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.
21st October 2024
Senior SchoolAssembly OBHS Prefect speech in support of the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation
My name is Flynn. This term, the Spirit Board and school prefects have teamed up to create a week of awareness and raise funds for New Zealand’s Breast Cancer Foundation.
15th October 2024
PrefectsYear 13 The Last Word
I want to talk to you about dealing with pressure.
26th September 2024
School ValuesYear 10 Junior Values Badges - Perseverance
<strong>“I have failed again and again throughout my life. And that is why I succeed." Michael Jordan.</strong>
17th September 2024
Senior SchoolAssembly Māori language week
Due to Māori language week, we thought it would be a great idea to explain the meaning and significance of the Karakia, Whakataka te hau' which we have been saying since the beginning of our assemblies.
10th September 2024
LeadershipYear 13 The Last Word
I rewrote a lot of this speech last night after binge watching my Instagram reels the entire weekend.
3rd September 2024
Year 13Assembly The Last Word
I know there is usually a prefect up here, however, they ran out. So today you have me. I have decided to talk to you about honesty.
2nd September 2024
AcademicAssembly Past student inspires at senior assembly and ASPIRE group
We were honoured to welcome back one of our own, Elliott Alloo (Class of 2020), to our senior assembly last week.
27th August 2024
AssemblyAcademic Past student inspires at senior assembly and ASPIRE group
We were honoured to welcome back one of our own, Elliott Alloo (Class of 2020), to our senior assembly this week.
19th August 2024
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
As you could probably guess, at this point in the year finding a new topic for a Last Word is challenging, then this idea hit me.
6th August 2024
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
I want to talk about something that touches the core of our lives. <strong>Opportunity</strong>.
30th July 2024
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
When you attempt something - you get out of it, what you put in.
23rd July 2024
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
Hey boys. First of all, can you all stand up please. Thanks, OK, sit down.