Otago Boys' High School Hostel

16/10/2026

This young man delivered one of the great “last words” at assembly this week. I hope all that were present and read this, take something from it. Well done Angus (Perky). 👏

15/10/2026

Term 4 calendar is live! 🗓️ Quick heads up: we’re closed for Labour Weekend, and hostel reopens Mon 26th @ 2pm. Have a good one, team! 🤙

12/10/2026

A big welcome back to School House for Term 4. Mixed emotions around the place as our year 9’s are only a term away from finishing their first year with us. Our year 10s are close to stepping up to “the blazer”, our year 11s are about to start their first NCEA exams, year 12s have almost made it to their final year, while our year 13’s are reflecting on 5 years of growth, learning and friendship.

The next 4 weeks will go by very quickly for our seniors especially and before you know it, the year is over.

Dunners has turned the weather on for us to start the term and the boys have been getting out and enjoying the sun.

Couple of things to mention:
1) A long line of shoes are sitting at the hostel. If they’re still there by Friday they’ll go to a good home.

2) Year 13 Angus Perkins gave a fantastic “last word” at assembly today. I will post it once I have my hands on it.

3) Labour Weekend next weekend and the hostel is closed. Get your leave sorted now.

A big term ahead - I know the boys will enjoy it.

11/09/2026

The ‘Friday Run Club’ had its 3rd instalment this morning. A good crowd of lads got themselves out of bed for a ‘wee 5km’ run.

Special mention to the rowers who were out and about at 5am!

Same time next week.

08/09/2026

A big part of what’s happening in School House simply wouldn’t be possible without the Otago Boys' Foundation and the support of our wider OBHS community.

The upgraded spaces are going to make a real difference for the boys who live here.

Have a read of the latest Foundation newsletter to see what’s happening and how you can get involved.

And if your family is in a position to support the Future Oaks fundraiser, please do.
The fundraiser will be closed out on 18 December.

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03/09/2026

Here it is.. stand up Toby McLean 🫡

03/09/2026

In one of the great second half performances by our first 11 hockey team, they have come back from 3-1 down against Lindisfarne College of Napier, to level the score 3 all with the final penalty corner of the match - thank you Mason Kingan (“there’s only one Mason Kingan”). Sending it to a penalty shootout. Where the boys pulled through with Toby McLean scoring an impressive goal between his legs to send us to the semifinals tomorrow. What lads, a great show of fight and resilience to come back and all the best tomorrow.

Our under 15 blues team beat Hastings today 31 to 7 and now playoff the 9th tomorrow. Good luck lads. 

Trophies on the line as the final day of tournament week looms!!

01/09/2026

Hey team, we're on the lookout for new housemasters next year. Take a look at this poster we put together. If you know of anyone share this with them or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch - Email at the bottom.

01/09/2026

They’ve only gone and done it!! South Island Champions!! Well done to the year 10 Hoops!! Taking down Christchurch boys 104-95 in the final!!

01/09/2026

Our junior basketball team has been ‘carving up’ at SISS tournament over the past couple of days in Christchurch. Hostel boys Eli Hellyer and Ryley Buchan have been a key part of the success. Ryley and day boy Eti had a game to remember v Mount Aspiring yesterday, booking themselves a spot in the finals today. All the best lads