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16th September 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Jonty Smith. I’m a Year 13 day boy and House Captain for Park.
8th September 2026
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
My name is Sunny Jiang, and I’m your Saxton House Captain this year.
31st August 2026
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
Good morning, boys. My name is Dade, and I am a Year 13 student here. I’m talking to you about making the most of your time at Otago Boys’ High School.
25th August 2026
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
An American man named Brooks Buser lived with an unreached tribe in a remote part of Papua New Guinea from 2003 to 2016.
18th August 2026
PrefectsLeadership The Last Word
For those who don’t know me, my name is Ben Couling, and I have the privilege of being one of your 2026 Academic Prefects.
27th July 2026
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
Good morning, boys. For those who don’t know me, my name is Finlay Williamson, and I am one of your Sport Prefects for 2026.
22nd July 2026
Students of the TermLeadership Term 2 Students of the Term
The Students of the Term for Term 2 were announced at assembly this week.
20th July 2026
The Last WordYear 13 The Last Word
Kia ora, I’m Oban, and I am honoured to be one of your Arts Prefects this year.
29th June 2026
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
I’m Harry Townsend, one of your 2026 Sport Prefects, and today I want to talk to you about the pressure that comes with perfectionism.
25th June 2026
MāoriCultural Mana Pounamu Awards
This week, we are incredibly proud to celebrate two of our outstanding young men who have been recognized at the prestigious Mana Pounamu Awards, an event that honors and celebrates Māori junior and senior student achievement across Otago.
25th June 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
Today I want to talk about something that every single person in this room wants and that is important to life: happiness.
16th June 2026
PrefectsYear 13 The Last Word
If you think of the thing you're most proud of, how much of it was really because of you?
4th June 2026
LeadershipCommunity Service Strengthening Bonds: Balmacewen Buddy Reading Programme 2026
A long-standing partnership has found a new, inspiring chapter.
1st June 2026
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
If I could sum up my Otago Boys' experience in one word, I would use the word "opportunity" - and that's what I'm going to talk to you about today.
26th May 2026
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Morning boys, my name is Ega Mackenzie, one of your Service Prefects this year.
18th May 2026
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Morning boys, my name is Sam Kohlhase, and I have the privilege of serving as one of your cultural prefects this year.
6th May 2026
PrefectsLeadership Building Leadership Skills at the ASBNZ Head Boys’ Conference
From April 22–24, I had the privilege of attending the Association of Boys’ Schools in New Zealand (ASBNZ) Head Boys’ Conference, hosted by St Peter’s and Dilworth School in Auckland.
27th April 2026
The Last WordLeadership The Last Word
Hello boys, I’m Sam Holborow and I am one of your Arts Prefects for 2026.
22nd April 2026
LeadershipStudents of the Term Students of the Term - Term 1, 2026
We would like to announce the Students of the Term for Term One.
20th April 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
Morning boys. For those who don’t know me, I'm Ben Glover, a Prefect here at Otago Boys’ High School for 2026.