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15th September 2026
Year 12Outdoor Education Snow, Skis and Backcountry Adventures
Last week, our 12ODR students headed to Central Otago for a three-day backcountry adventure at Snow Farm.
12th August 2026
EnglishCurriculum Good Morning, Stewart Island
Year 12 English students dedicate much of the year to the crafting of their writing. A recent project tasked them with developing a descriptive scene of a place they know well. Let Jasper Harvey transport you to Stewart Island this weekend.
23rd July 2026
CurriculumEnglish The Castle on the Hill Through Students' Eyes
With Year 12 English students dedicating a large portion of their year to honing their writing skills, practising writing about a scene they know well was a valuable exercise in translating familiar sensory details into sophisticated, controlled written expression.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
26th February 2025
Food and NutritionCurriculum Food and Nutrition - Year 12
The Year 12 Food and Nutrition class went to Central Otago last week on what was dubbed as the inaugural 'Food Camp'.
26th February 2025
BiologyCurriculum It's a shore thing 2025
Another great day out for biology.