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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!”
15th July 2025
ScienceLeadership Rupene representing New Zealand at the International Science School!
We are incredibly proud to announce that Rupene Skipper has been selected as one of only five high school students nationwide to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Professor Harry Messel International Science School (ISS) held at the University of Sydney.
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
LeadershipEvents OBHS Students Go Bald for Blood Cancer Awareness
<em>Shave for a Cure</em> is a nationwide initiative raising funds to support New Zealanders living with blood cancer and leukaemia.
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.
15th May 2025
LeadershipPrefects Prefects Launch Reading Programme to Strengthen School Connections and Wellbeing
Today marked an exciting morning as some of our prefect team proudly launched a new reading programme in partnership with Balmacewen Intermediate.
13th May 2025
PrefectsLeadership Welcoming a New Prefect for 2025
Each year, the Otago Boys' High School Prefect team retains the option to appoint an additional prefect later in the year.
11th May 2025
SLTLeadership Ever Wondered What Makes Otago Boys’ Tick?
We put some big questions to our senior leadership team to get to the heart of what really defines life at OBHS. Here’s what they shared:
29th April 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
The importance of routine.
28th April 2025
Students of the TermLeadership Students of the Term - Term 1, 2025
We would like to announce the Students of the Term for Term One.
8th April 2025
AspinallLeadership Outstanding Effort Recognised
Aspinall House is proud to celebrate the outstanding efforts and progress of the students, who have earned the highest GPA scores in their year groups for Term 1, 2025.
7th April 2025
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
Today, I’m going to talk to you about opportunities.
3rd April 2025
Community ServiceLeadership Relay for Life
This past weekend, a group of boys spent their Saturday night fundraising at the Otago Relay for Life.
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?
13th March 2025
LeadershipSchool Council Arts and Student Council collaboration
A beautiful day performing and fundraising in the sun.
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.