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15th May 2026 GeographyCurriculum

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

6th May 2026 GeographyCurriculum

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 12 Biology Students Dive Deep into Learning at the Marine Studies Centre

19th March 2026 BiologyYear 12

Year 12 Biology Students Dive Deep into Learning at the Marine Studies Centre

This week, our Year 12 Biology students embarked on an educational journey to the Portobello Marine Centre, diving into the mysterious and fascinating world of marine life.

A Taste of Central Otago: Year 12 Food and Nutrition Trip

24th February 2026 CurriculumFood and Nutrition

A Taste of Central Otago: Year 12 Food and Nutrition Trip

The Year 12 Food and Nutrition class went to Central Otago last week. The trip focused on local, seasonal produce.

17th February 2026 Senior SchoolYear 11

Senior Academic Coaching

Next Friday, 27th February, students in <strong>Years 11 to 13</strong> will not attend their regular classes.

30th October 2025 Year 12Academic

Police Pathways Success for Coby

The staff at the Otago Secondary Tertiary College (OSTC) and the Dunedin Police would like to congratulate OBHS Year 12 student, Coby Booth, on his successful completion of the Police Pathway Programme this year.

Level 1 Art Folios and L1 and L2 Art Exhibition

23rd October 2025 ArtCurriculum

Level 1 Art Folios and L1 and L2 Art Exhibition

Year 11 art students have been working hard this year toward completing their Level 1 external assessments.

20th October 2025 GeographyNew Zealand Representatives

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.

Unlocking Potential: Year 12 Leadership🦸

16th October 2025 LeadershipYear 12

Unlocking Potential: Year 12 Leadership🦸

This week, our prospective Year 13 Prefects engaged in their second leadership session centered around the empowering theme: "What is Your Superpower?"

21st May 2025 Wānanga DayHistory

Year 12 History Wānanga Day

For our Year 12 History Wānanga Day, we explored several memorial sites around Ōtepoti/Dunedin to better understand the different ways we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for King and Country.

Year 12 Woodwork Students Ready for Summer

14th May 2025 CurriculumWood Technology

Year 12 Woodwork Students Ready for Summer

The Year 12 woodwork students are getting into the summer spirit in style.

Aoraki/Mt Cook Trip: A Snowy, Spectacular Adventure

5th May 2025 CurriculumGeography

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.

10th April 2025 CurriculumEnglish

Year 12 English

Ms. Hope's Year 12 English class has been hard at work, producing some superb pieces with a focus on column writing. Keep reading to enjoy some of the work from this group of writers.

16th March 2025 CurriculumOutdoor Education

12ODR cycle tour

The two Year 12 Outdoor Education classes recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning MacKenzie District, riding sections of the iconic Alps to Ocean trail.