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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.
29th March 2026
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
What defines you?
23rd March 2026
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
My name is Ben Couling, and I have the privilege of being one of your 2026 Academic Prefects.
16th March 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
My name is Sam and I’m very honoured to be a prefect this year.
9th March 2026
PrefectsAssembly The Last Word
Morning boys, I’m Will and I’m a Service Prefect for 2026. I’d like to use my Last Word today to talk to you about sonder.
5th March 2026
HousesLeadership Strengthening the Brotherhood
Introducing Our New Form Leaders.
1st March 2026
PrefectsYear 13 The Last Word
Many of you will know me, and for those who don’t, my name is Alexis, and I’m your Deputy Head Boy.