OBHS Choir 'Mandate' Performs in Star-Studded Celebration of Dunedin’s Voices
On Monday, 11 May, the Otago Boys' High School choir, 'Mandate', took to the stage at the Glenroy Auditorium to participate in a spectacular musical event: <em>Jonathan Lemalu: Celebrating Dunedin's Voices</em>.
Old Boy Awarded Inaugural University Scholarship
Congratulations to Old Boy Alexander Lea (OBHS 2022–2025), who has been named the inaugural recipient of the University of Otago and Dunedin City Council Entrance Scholarship.
Alumni News
Freddie Hore – Volunteer Teaching in Nepal
Former Golden Phoenix Winner Making His Mark at Princeton
After seeing the article about Oak Chisholm, McIndoe House Golden Phoenix 2025, the parent of the inaugural winner of this award, Reuben Cook, got in touch to update us on her son’s progress and to thank the school for the work it does to ensure boys reach their potential.
Congratulations to OBHS Old Boy Nick Tipa
We would like to congratulate Old Boy Nick Tipa (2008-2012), who has been named the 2025 New Zealand Young Writers Festival (NZYWF) Young Writer in Residence.
A Message of Condolence
Otago Boys' High School wishes to acknowledge the passing of Dr Phillip Silva OBE, a former OBHS student (1954–1958) and the founding director of the Dunedin Study.
Au revoir Dunedin, Bonjour Paris!
2021 Dux off to study at the Sorbonne Nouvelle.
OBHS 1st XV 50-Year Reunion – What a Weekend!
The OBHS 1st XV 50-Year Reunion was a fantastic celebration of mateship and pride.
From OBHS to Oxford – Professor Paterson Visits OBHS
This week the school had the privilege of hosting Professor David Paterson of Oxford University.
OBHS old boy on song
OBHS old boy, Louis Stevenson will take to the stage on Friday, March 28.
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.
Honours Boards restored
Last Monday, Colin Marshall, an old boy of Otago Boys' High School who attended in the late 1970s and early 1980s, spent the day cleaning and restoring our Honours Boards.
Recognising our past
My name is Enoch Hyunjoon Park and I am a Year 13 student at Otago Boys' High School who was born and raised here in Dunedin.
Past student inspires at senior assembly and ASPIRE group
We were honoured to welcome back one of our own, Elliott Alloo (Class of 2020), to our senior assembly last week.
Old boy sparks interest in reading for fun in French!
Thomas Stevenson, our 2012 dux and Masters of Science from the University of Otago recently kindly donated his whole collection of Harry Potter books in French to the Languages Department.
Old boy visits to inspire students
What a great opportunity for our 1st XI hockey team!
G.A. McLauchlan Leadership Scholarship
This newly created scholarship has been generously provided by Grant McLauchlan, OBHS Old Boy 1980-1984 and Managing Director of CrestClean.

