Taking Learning to New Heights
Our students are continuing to embrace opportunities beyond the classroom, taking their learning into some of New Zealand’s most inspiring environments.
Year 12 Geography – Exploring the Alpine Environment in Mt Cook National Park
Our Year 12 students embarked on a three-day adventure in the national park to complete fieldwork and learn about the unique ecosystem of Mt Cook, as well as what the Department of Conservation (DOC) is doing to help preserve it.
Year 13 Geography – Exploring Tourism in Queenstown
Our Year 13s have been busy learning about tourism in Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin.
Huge Congratulations to Robbie Nichol!
Robbie has been selected to represent New Zealand in the 2026 International Geography Olympiad (iGeo), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Students excel at Maatangi Whenua Geography Quiz
Last week, six of our talented Year 11 Geography students showcased their geographic knowledge at the regional Maatangi Whenua Geography Quiz.
Geography – It’s everywhere!
Exploring Castle Street through the Eyes of Our Ākonga.
Geography Wānanga Day – Learning Through Experience
Our recent Geography Wānanga Day’s were a fantastic opportunity for our students to explore the dynamic, real-world nature of Geography through hands-on activities, competitions, and field experiences.
Aoraki/Mt Cook Trip: A Snowy, Spectacular Adventure
Our annual Year 12 Geography field trip to Aoraki/Mt Cook is always a highlight on the school calendar, and this year proved to be no exception - even with the weather throwing a few curveballs our way.
Exploring tourism
Year 13 Geography trip to Queenstown.
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.
Maatangi Whenua-Regional Geography Quiz
Otago Boys’ High School are the regional champions!
Shaking up the classroom
Year 11 Geography students explore earthquakes.
Aoraki/Mt Cook Level 2 Geography adventure
Last week, our Level 2 geographers headed to Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Year 13 Geographers take to Queenstown
The year 13 Geographers have been learning about Tourism as a cultural process.

