French in the shadow of D’Artagnan
Year 10 French have come to the spontaneous production phase of their most recent unit of work.
School Comparison Data 2024
Recently, NZQA released its nationwide school data, enabling us to make some comparisons with other schools in our region and across New Zealand.
13 Classics at the Dunedin Fringe Festival
Last Friday evening members of our 13 Classical Studies class went to see a performance of <em>An lIiad,</em> which was being performed as part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival.
A week at camp with 10Y
On a beautiful Sunday morning, the boys from 10Y mucked in and got the bus loaded for a smooth departure from the archway.
12ODR cycle tour
The two Year 12 Outdoor Education classes recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning MacKenzie District, riding sections of the iconic Alps to Ocean trail.
At camp with 10G
There was excitement in the air as the enthusiastic class of 10G gathered early on Saturday morning to load the bus for their adventure to the Matukituki Valley.
Food and Nutrition
A week 7 update from the Food and Nutrition department.
Exploring tourism
Year 13 Geography trip to Queenstown.
Julius Caesar performance
English, Drama and Classics students were treated to a live performance of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar on Monday.
Outdoor First Aid
Our Year 13 Outdoor Education students recently completed an Outdoor First Aid Course, building on their knowledge from the Workplace First Aid course and applying it in an outdoor setting.
OBHS Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) up and running in 2025
On Wednesday, 5 March 2025 the Year 13 Business Studies students activated their participation in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme for 2025.
Can you help?
Our Food & Nutrition department are after any of the following items if you have spare at home and looking to have them upcycled and used.
10N Camp
I had the opportunity to spend 3 days at camp with 10N earlier this week.
Food and Nutrition - Year 12
The Year 12 Food and Nutrition class went to Central Otago last week on what was dubbed as the inaugural 'Food Camp'.
It's a shore thing 2025
Another great day out for biology.
Maths in action
Year 9O are enjoying shapes and space through the lens of geometry.
National identity
As Year 11 English students settle into their classes for the year, many are unpacking the importance of context and how it is influential for character development, setting and the effect it has on language.
Exploring Coastal Processes: Year 11’s Field Trip to Huriawa Peninsula and Karitane.
It was a picture-perfect day as 53 Year 11 students set off on their first geography field trip to the stunning Huriawa Peninsula and Karitane Beach.
Otago Regional Shakespeare Festival
Rehearsals are underway for the boys that are performing in this year’s Otago Regional Shakespeare Festival.
NCEA Information Evening
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