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Upcoming Parent Interviews - June 2025
These interviews provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and learning with their teachers.
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:
Pink Shirt Day!
Next Friday (16 March) we will celebrate Pink Shirt Day.
Hostel Update
Term 2 - Week 2
Ministry of Education Reporting to Parents
As you may have heard through the media, a new Parent Portal has been launched by the Ministry of Education to help parents and whānau stay connected with their child’s learning and school.
Notice of Early Closure
On Tuesday, 3 June, Wednesday, 18 June, and Monday, 23 June Otago Boys' High School will close early for tuition.
Headphones Needed for Upcoming CAA Exams
Do you have any old headphones lying around, perhaps the kind that came with your phone and are no longer used?
Notification of Absences
As the Winter chills settle in, so does the season for colds and flus.
Celebrating Our Boys’ Achievements
Has your son recently done something amazing that deserves recognition?
Thank You for Your Support
We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who supported our recent raffle and silent auction fundraising efforts.
Teacher Only Day
Thursday 19 June.
A Worthwhile Break
On the first day back each term, I have a number of conversations with boys about what they got up to in the break.
In the Morning, We Remembered Them
Today the entire school community gathered for the annual ANZAC service, a solemn and significant occasion in the Otago Boys’ High School calendar.
Swimming Sports
Moana pool was the scene for this year’s swimming sports day. The boys were excited about showing their skills off and competing against each other and the clock.
Lockdown Drill Update
On Wednesday, our school carried out a planned lockdown drill to ensure our students and staff are well-prepared in the unlikely event of a real emergency.
Lockdown drill notification
Wednesday 9th April.
Notice of early closure
On <strong>Friday, 11 April </strong>(the last day of term) Otago Boys' High School will close early for tuition.
Nowruz Mubarak
Today is the beginning of a new year for those who celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Teachers are learners too
At OBHS Teachers often encourage students to try things which are beyond their comfort zone.
Brigadier Brian McMahon
The School recognises the passing of Brigadier Brian McMahon (RNZAMC, CBE, KStJ), OBHS Old Boy 1943-1947. Brian passed away in Dunedin on 13 March.

