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9th October 2025
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
Otago Boys: the Castle on the Hill, the Blue and White hoops, OB’s — there are many names people call this place. But for some, these names mean nothing. <em>Otago Boys’</em> is just a name to them.
9th September 2025
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
The one person who will stop you from reaching your full potential is yourself.
9th September 2025
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
Silence.
5th September 2025
CurriculumYear 13 13ODR Mountain Biking
We were treated to great weather for riding on Thursday, making the most of the excellent work Mountain Biking Otago has been doing on the Signal Hill trails.
25th August 2025
Year 13Assembly The Last Word
We don’t have much time left.
13th August 2025
PrefectsLeadership Five minutes with our Head Prefect
As the academic year approaches its end, we caught up with our 2025 Head Prefect, Charlie Ottrey, to reflect on his year.
12th August 2025
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
What defines success?
28th July 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Pressure is something every athlete faces whether you’re competing in front of thousands, playing your first match, or training alone with high expectations.
22nd July 2025
Year 13Prefects The Last Word
When we hear the word leader, most of us think of someone commanding attention, loud, confident, always speaking first.
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!”
25th June 2025
Year 13Curriculum Lab Coats and Learning
The Year 13 Chemistry classes were hard at work in the Mellor labs at the University of Otago this week.
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
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.
28th May 2025
FormalYear 13 A Night to Remember
The Year 13 Formal, held last Saturday night, was a resounding success.
13th May 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Boys, I’ll be honest with you, public speaking just isn’t my thing.
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.
29th April 2025
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
The importance of routine.
29th April 2025
Year 13Academic 2025 Tertiary Open Days Reminder
The Otago Open Days are taking place on Sunday, 4 May and Monday, 5 May.