27th May 2026
FormalYear 13 A Night to Remember: The 2026 Year 13 School Ball
After the sudden and unexpected closure of our original venue just two weeks out from our Formal, a massive amount of hard work happened behind the scenes to rescue the night and bring our 2026 event to life.
26th May 2026
The Last WordPrefects The Last Word
Morning boys, my name is Ega Mackenzie, one of your Service Prefects this year.
28th April 2026
Outdoor EducationYear 13 Silverpeaks Tramp Builds Resilience and Leadership Skills
Our Year 13 Outdoor Education students recently completed a challenging and rewarding tramp in the Silverpeaks. We were fortunate to strike a good window in the weather, with mild and generally fine conditions throughout the trip.
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.
23rd April 2026
CareersYear 13 Victoria University Info Session
Our University Liaison Officer from Victoria University will be hosting an information session for Year 13 students interested in studying at Victoria.
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.
31st March 2026
CurriculumNotices 2026 Tertiary Open Days
The Otago Open Days are taking place on Sunday, 3rd May, and Monday, 4th May.
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.
19th March 2026
Business StudiesCurriculum Business Studies Students Attend YES Spark Tank Event
On Wednesday 18th, Mr Gwyn Pratley and Miss Annika Marriner accompanied 68 Year 13 Business Studies students (across three classes) to the Dunedin Centre to take part in the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Spark Tank event.
16th March 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
My name is Sam and I’m very honoured to be a prefect this year.
11th March 2026
CurriculumGeography Year 13 Geography – Exploring Tourism in Queenstown
Our Year 13s have been busy learning about tourism in Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin.
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.
23rd February 2026
The Last WordAssembly The Last Word
Today, I want to speak about not being afraid to speak up in tough times.
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.
16th February 2026
PrefectsYear 13 The Last Word
It's pretty surreal standing up here as a Year 13 in my final year at OBHS.
11th February 2026
PrefectsThe Last Word The Last Word
The “Last Word” has become a valued tradition at senior assembly, giving Year 13 leaders the opportunity to speak to their peers about what matters most to them. We start the year with Head Boy, Will Pyper.
10th February 2026
AssemblyLeadership 2026 Prefect Investiture
At senior assembly on Tuesday, we celebrated the investiture of the 2026 Prefect team.
20th November 2025
Year 13Curriculum Sauna for Sale
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to purchase an impressive piece of student craftsmanship — a fully functioning, wood-fired sauna designed and built by our Year 13 Woodwork class.
13th November 2025
CurriculumYear 13 Haere Rā Tom
On Thursday, we celebrated Thomas Cargill’s final day at Otago Boys’ High School with a lunch time premiere of Tom’s media studies film, “The Elevator,” in the library.