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27th March 2026
CurriculumGateway Gateway Placement 2026
Jesse Paulsen is hosted by Tansley Electrical.
27th March 2026
CurriculumGateway Gateway Placement 2026
Fletcher Key is hosted by Tansley Electrical.
26th March 2026
CurriculumDrama Otago Shakespeare Competition
On Thursday afternoon, the Year 10 Drama class took to the stage to represent OBHS at the regional SGCNZ Shakespeare Competition.
25th March 2026
Year 10Camp A Week at Camp With 10O
10O’s camp adventures started early on Saturday morning, loading food and tramping packs into the bus before setting off on our journey towards Mt Aspiring Lodge.
24th March 2026
Mt AspiringCamp Keeping Track of Time at the Lodge
At the device-free Lodge, the only people who know the actual time are those wearing wristwatches.
23rd March 2026
Outdoor EducationCurriculum Alps 2 Ocean
The Year 12 Outdoor Education Alps to Ocean cycle trip was an unforgettable four days of riding through some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer, largely around the Mackenzie District.
19th March 2026
BiologyYear 12 Year 12 Biology Students Dive Deep into Learning at the Marine Studies Centre
This week, our Year 12 Biology students embarked on an educational journey to the Portobello Marine Centre, diving into the mysterious and fascinating world of marine life.
19th March 2026
CampMt Aspiring 10Y Camp at Mt Aspiring
It was a Monday morning, far too early for school.
19th March 2026
Business StudiesCurriculum Business Studies Students Attend YES Spark Tank Event
On Wednesday 18th, Mr Gwyn Pratley and Miss Annika Marriner accompanied 68 Year 13 Business Studies students (across three classes) to the Dunedin Centre to take part in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Spark Tank event.
18th March 2026
CampYear 10 A Week Well Spent – 10T
It was a wet and rather dark start on Sunday morning as food and gear were loaded onto the bus.
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.
6th March 2026
GatewayCurriculum Gateway Programme – 2026 Off to a Great Start
Our Gateway students have hit the ground running in 2026.
2nd March 2026
EnglishDrama SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival
Rehearsals for the upcoming Otago SGCNZ Shakespeare Festival are currently in progress for the Year 10 Drama class.
25th February 2026
Food and NutritionCurriculum Seeking Bottles for Food & Nutrition Preserving
We’re on the lookout for 365g bottles that are no longer being used.
24th February 2026
CurriculumFood and Nutrition A Taste of Central Otago: Year 12 Food and Nutrition Trip
The Year 12 Food and Nutrition class went to Central Otago last week. The trip focused on local, seasonal produce.
19th February 2026
CurriculumFrench Languages in Real Life
<em>A cornucopia of enriching experiences.</em>
18th February 2026
ScholarshipAcademic Academic Excellence: Celebrating Our Senior Scholars
With Scholarship results coming out last week, we take a moment to celebrate the achievements of our senior students.
18th February 2026
CurriculumAcademic Academic Excellence: Celebrating University Transitions
While traditional school benchmarks are important, many of our top Year 13 students choose a more rigorous path.
18th February 2026
LanguagesGerman NZ-German Exchange 2025/26
In December and January, four students from Otago Boys’ High School participated in the NZ/German Exchange, which has been running for more than 30 years.
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.