4th June 2026
LeadershipCommunity Service Strengthening Bonds: Balmacewen Buddy Reading Programme 2026
A long-standing partnership has found a new, inspiring chapter.
8th May 2026
Junior SchoolCommunity Service Giving back to the OB's Backyard
As we kicked off our Junior Programme today, it was all about service.
7th May 2026
Community ServiceEvents Relay for Life
Last Saturday, a group of OBHS boys went down to Forsyth Barr Stadium for the annual Relay for Life.
23rd April 2026
Community ServiceNotices Relay for Life 2026
Relay for Life is on Saturday, 2 May this year.
20th November 2025
Community Service Blood Donation Day October 21st, 2025
Once again, our blood donation day on the 21st of October saw many Year 12 and 13 students answer the call, with many of the Year 13 students having donated previously.
2nd November 2025
SpeechCommunity Service DNI Speech Competition
Last Friday, Vincent Cavanagh (a DNI alumnus), peers from OGHS and I were honored to serve as judges for the Annual DNI Speaking Competition.
22nd October 2025
Environmental GroupCommunity Service Environmental Club Supports Local Biodiversity
The Environmental Club has recently taken over the maintenance of the trap lines in the Town Belt above the school.
9th October 2025
Community ServiceNotices Blood Donation Day - Tuesday, 21 October
Tēnā koutou to the parents and caregivers of all Year 12 and 13 students aged sixteen and over.
20th August 2025
Community Service OB's in the Community
Otago Boys' High School Year 12 Te Ao Haka students are making a difference in our community by taking part in Pātaka Ora, a welcoming and nourishing initiative held at Araiteuru Marae in Dunedin.
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.
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.
16th October 2024
Community Service What a success!
This week's World Food Day fundraiser for Presbyterian Support Otago was a roaring success, with over $150 donated.
1st September 2024
BasketballNotices Volunteers needed
Southern Hoiho basketball games at the Edgar Centre.
22nd August 2024
Community ServiceBasketball Boys give back
This basketball season, five of our senior students have given up their time to be coaches of the Balmacewen Intermediate basketball teams.
14th August 2024
Community Service Blood donation day
The day culminated with three student donors who, like all our volunteers were very happy to try to do their bit for our region, knocking on my door, extremely happy with themselves. They had a plaque for the school from the NZ Blood Service thanking all our students for their service to the community.
8th August 2024
Community ServiceNotices Blood Donation Day - Tuesday, 13 August
A reminder, if you are considering donating blood.
26th July 2024
Community ServiceNotices Blood Donation Day - Tuesday, 13 August
Tēnā koutou to the parents and caregivers of all Year 12 and 13 students aged sixteen and over.
4th July 2024
Community ServiceSchool 2024 Can drive
The results are in, and we're thrilled to announce that thanks to the incredible efforts of our students and their families, tomorrow the Presbyterian Services foodbank will be receiving over 1000 cans of food and 90 packets of breakfast cereal!
14th June 2024
Community Service We CAN do it!
The 2024 OBHS Can Drive is underway!
23rd May 2024
Community ServiceYear 13 Year 13 students in the community
This Monday marked the beginning of a heartwarming and enriching initiative at our school - a buddy programme with Radius Fulton Rest Home.