School House 2026 Country Visits
Parents of prospective boarding students for 2028 onwards are warmly invited to attend one of the following country visits to meet with OBHS staff Richard Hall, Rector and Lance Taylor, Director of Boarding.
Notice of Early Closures
We wish to advise that the school will close early on three upcoming dates to allow our teaching staff to conduct parent-teacher interviews.
Upcoming Parent Teacher Interviews - June/July 2026
These interviews provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and learning with their teachers.
Introducing Our New Librarian
We are delighted to introduce our new librarian Bridget Schaumann to the school community.
Help wanted
We are looking for volunteers to act as reader/writers during our internal assessments.
In the Morning, We Remembered Them
Today, the entire school community gathered for the annual ANZAC service, a solemn and significant occasion in the Otago Boys’ High School calendar, as we came together to honour those who served and those who never returned.
Travellers Survey and Program
The Background: Travellers survey has been running at OBHS since 2020, we survey our incoming Year 9 students, usually later in Term 1 when students have both started to settle into the school and also are familiar with school routines.
Reminder of Early Closure
On Thursday, 2 April, Otago Boys' High School will close early for tuition.
A New Chapter for our School : The Blessing of the Shand
Thursday morning marked a profound milestone in our school’s history with the formal blessing of the Shand.
Staying Connected with your Sons Progress
Term 1 includes several key opportunities for contact between home and school.
Poem of the Year
Each year, our Rector, Mr Hall, chooses a “Poem of the Year” A piece of writing that reflects values, ideas, or themes he believes will resonate with students. For 2026, his selection is <em>If I Have Boys They’ll Be Dangerous</em> by Irish poet Daragh Fleming.
Introducing our new staff
We would like to welcome our new staff to the Otago Boys' High School community.
Christmas greetings
The administration staff would like to wish our school community a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. We look forward to welcoming current and new students along with their families to the school in 2026.
Stationery for 2026
Time to think about purchasing your 2026 school stationery?
Senior Prize-Giving
This year's prize-giving is being held at <strong>The Regent Theatre on Thursday, 30 October at 7.00pm.</strong>
Teacher Industrial Action
The PPTA (the union) has informed us about the impact of its strikes on our school during the week of 15 September (Week 10 of Term 3, 2025).
Hoops Shop Orders Are Now Live
We’re excited to launch pre-orders for our customised kit — including the OBHS Hoodie, Boot Bag, and Backpack. Lots of items are already in stock for same day click and collect.
Last Chance to Order Leavers’ Gear!
Pre-orders must be placed before Friday, 29 August. Make sure your son doesn’t miss out!
Last day for orders!
Orders close <strong>TODAY</strong>. Don’t miss your chance to grab yourself some Slumbrspray.
Final Week to Order!
Orders are closing soon. Don’t miss your chance to grab yourself some Slumbrspray.

