Otago Boys' High School Hostel

11/08/2026

How good is this from our friends at Silverstream Construction! Loving their work. The sick bay is currently empty… ready for its ‘makeover’.

10/08/2026

The prep room is finally completed. This is home for our year 12s as they build to their ‘mock’ exams at the end of the term.

Thank you to the School House Committee for helping fund 2 new tables.

Side note: don’t forget about the social get together this Saturday at the Law Courts hotel.

03/08/2026

Snow Day!!!!

❄️ School Closure – Tuesday 4 August ❄️

Update: Due to there being no improvement in the weather conditions, the decision has been made to close Otago Boys' High School for the day.

Stay warm and safe.

29/07/2026

This isn't a post about rugby. It's a post about resilience.

Sean Jansen (Old Boy 2017) selected for the Irish national rugby team.
Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa (Old Boy 2021) selected for the All Blacks.

They share three things in common:

• Both wore the No. 8 jersey for the OBHS 1st XV.
• Both were overlooked by their local professional pathways.
• Both refused to let rejection define them.

Instead, they kept turning up. They kept working. They kept believing.

That is perseverance.

It's a value that has been shaped by many people throughout their lives, and one that was championed during their time inside the Archway.

As a school, we couldn't be prouder. Not simply because they've become international rugby players, but because they've become examples of the kind of men we hope every boy leaves here aspiring to be.

Success isn't always about talent. Often, it's about what you do when someone tells you "no."

Thank you Sean and Semisi for reminding our young men that resilience can take you further than anyone can imagine. - Richard Hall

29/07/2026

Two of our Hostel boys were named as ‘Students of Term’ for their year groups for Term 2. George Dowling - Year 10 - hardworking, well mannered and always involved. Hoani Kiwara- year 13 - for leadership and really taking control of his houses Haka performance where they finished first place.

Well done Lads!

29/07/2026

Year 13 Hostel student Leo Burgess (Ōwaka) piping prior to our Open Night yesterday evening. Years of hard work and practise lead to these moments, on what was a beautiful, winters night in Dunedin. Good on ya Leo!!

27/07/2026

This Wednesday = Open Night!

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘

Every school has classrooms. Every school has sports teams. What sets Otago Boys' apart is something harder to describe – and easier to experience.

It's our culture that encourages boys to be their best.
A sense of belonging that helps them find their place.
The opportunities that challenge them to achieve more than they thought possible.

Come and see it for yourself.
We look forward to welcoming prospective families to our Open Evening this Wednesday.
• Auditorium presentation – 5.30pm
• Followed by campus tours

Online registrations are appreciated, but not essential.
www.obhs.school.nz

27/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Semisi! A Former hostel boy who has become OBHS All Black #23! Not since Wyatt Crockett have we had an All Black from School House. A proud moment for both hostel and school. We wish you all the best for the upcoming tour.

A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS, SEMISI

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate former OBHS student Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa (2017–2021) being named in the All Blacks squad for their upcoming tour of South Africa.

This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Semisi’s hard work, dedication and perseverance.

Congratulations from all of us at Otago Boys’ High School — we are so proud of you, Semisi!

OBHS’s 23rd All Black!

https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/taeiloa-surprise-callup-for-all-blacks-pve7wppn

27/07/2026

Kia ora all - if you haven't seen in your emails yet ... our hostel community social catch up is down for August 15th at the Law Courts. Please fill in this form to indicate whether you can attend or not.

Please confirm your attendance for the upcoming hostel parents social gathering at the Law Courts in Dunedin on Saturday August 15th starting at 6pm. Could you please fill in this form by August 12th, to assist with catering.

25/07/2026

13 hostel boys involved in the all OB’s ‘ hoops’ v ‘stripes’ game yesterday. Hoops fighting back in the second half to claim the win 24-19. A great game of footy on a heavy Opoho track. Hoops coach Lance Taylor was heard saying “the extra ice cream he gave the stripes players on Friday night must’ve worked”.