ARTICLE INDEX

193 Articles

Otago Stage Challenge Winners

Naomi Ashby-Ryan and Arnika HazelwoodMay 22, 2017

Congratulations to everyone involved in Stage Challenge. We won the Otago competition and over 10 other awards in May.  Read More

Sheilah Winn Shakespeare 

VariousNovember 23, 2017

We had some amazing successes in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare awards this year. Read More

Art Department Report

Andrea McSweeneyDecember 5, 2017

2017 has been a busy year for the Art Department. Read More

History and Social Studies Quizzes

Paul FieldingDecember 4, 2017

Another very successful quiz year for the LPHS Social Science department in 2017. Read More

Te Ropu - Learning Support Class

Amanda WilsonDecember 4, 2017

It is already the end of another great and productive year, and our students have been busy with their individual learning programs and a variety of exciting opportunities at school and in the wider community. Read More

Languages Department

VariousDecember 4, 2017

This has been an exciting and busy year for languages at Logan Park High School.  Read More

Junior Show

Milo Long and Ursula HarkerDecember 3, 2017

We had an amazing Junior Christmas Show this year, written and directed by Christine Colbert about a reindeer-napping and a circus clown. Read More

LPHS PTSA

Michelle ColsonDecember 3, 2017

Just a wee note to let you all know what the PTSA has been up to this year. Read More

Sailing at the America's Cup

VariousDecember 3, 2017

Anna Walrond (14) continues to be one to watch in sailing. Read More

Football

Warwick Kain and John MajorDecember 3, 2017

Football has had a great year at Logan Park. Read More

Futsal

Kate Denys and Warwick KainDecember 3, 2017

Futsal is always a huge sport at Logan Park with lots of teams entered into the league. This year we had 7 senior teams and 6 junior teams competing. There is a huge amount of talent shown at the futsal games at a variety of levels. Read More

Surf Life Saving

Arnika HazelwoodDecember 3, 2017

Annie Kennedy-Atchison continues to excel at surf life saving. Read More

Kendo

Frankie Vella and Georgia Ford-KeenDecember 3, 2017

At the beginning of the year Logan Park formed a relationship with Otago Kendo club to run a school club here at school.  Read More

Cross Country

Kate DenysDecember 3, 2017

Congratulations to all of the students and staff who competed in the School Cross Country in Term 2 and across the whole Cross Country season. Read More

Outward Bound

VariousDecember 3, 2017

Two of our students were lucky enough to have the experience of a life time, travelling up to Anakiwa and completing Outward Bound. Below are their stories. Read More

Athletics

VariousDecember 3, 2017

Our Athletics program was a huge success this year with some amazing results from the students.  Read More

Basketball

VariousDecember 1, 2017

We had lots of teams playing Basketball this year. Below are some of their reports on the season. Read More

Hockey

VariousDecember 1, 2017

Our Hockey teams worked really hard and performed well in their respective grades. Read More

Volleyball

VariousDecember 1, 2017

We've had a great year of Volleyball. Several teams competed throughout the year and improved substantially while having a great time.  Read More

Logan Park High School Writing

Isla ThomasDecember 1, 2017

Logan Park has had plenty of involvement with the writing world this year. Writer’s Club ran somewhat erratically this year because our focus has been more on wider community projects and competitions beyond school. Read More

2017 Clayton House/Group Photos

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 29, 2017

View the gallery of Clayton House Group photos here. Read More

2017 Omimi House/Group Photos

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 29, 2017

View the gallery of OmimiHouse Group photos here. Read More

2017 Aoraki House/Group Photos

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 29, 2017

View the gallery of Aoraki House Group photos here. Read More

2017 Toroa House/Group Photos

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 29, 2017

View the gallery of Toroa House Group photos here. Read More

Badminton

Frankie Vella and Paul FieldingNovember 29, 2017

Badminton Boys and Girls teams had a successful season in Term 2.  Read More

Junior Sports Tournament Week

Frankie VellaNovember 28, 2017

The OSSSA Junior Sports Tournament Week was held in Mid November. The aim of the tournament is a fun sporting experience. and that certainly was the case for our students. Logan Park had teams entered in Handball, Waterpolo, Dodgeball, Volleyball and Touch. Read More

Luge

Ella MoltenoNovember 28, 2017

In the November Sports Round Up, it mentioned that I will be going to Austria and Germany to luge. Here is some background to that, as it may interest some people. Read More

Student Council

Stephanie DevereuxNovember 28, 2017

For the Student Council in 2017 we have had to deal with a lot of change. From the change of management to how we run our funding systems we are one step closer to being a better, fairer council.  Read More

Outdoor Music Concert

Kayli TaylorNovember 28, 2017

This year’s Outdoor Music Concert at Youth Week was a fantastic success! The Outdoor Music Concert is part of Youth Week at the end of Term 3. Read More

Prefect Music Concert

Kayli TaylorNovember 28, 2017

A new initiative in the Music Department this year has been evening music concerts, organised by the music prefects: Kayli Taylor, Rachael Molteno, Annabelle Johnston and Ben Dubyk. Read More

Waterpolo

Abby SpronkenDecember 7, 2017

The 2017 waterpolo season has been a very fun and successful one. Read More

Head Boy Report

Oscar McGuireNovember 27, 2017

Oscar McGuire has been an inspiring Head Boy this year, and had many great achievements. Below is his speech for the end of year prize giving. Read More

International Department 2017

Christine BennetNovember 27, 2017

2017 has again been a busy and rewarding year for the International Department. With about 30 students from a variety of countries from Japan to Sweden, the students added colour and vibrancy to Logan Park.  Read More

Cricket Report 2017

Paul FieldingNovember 23, 2017

As a core group of Year 13’s have played out their last season in 2016 a new wave of young cricketers has begun to carry the flame forward.  Read More

Clayton House Report

Ben and DesiréeOctober 27, 2017

For our annual House Day, Clayton made the stomach-turning journey to Aromoana where we were greeted with blue skies and scorching temperatures.  Read More

Omimi House Report

Lena McNaughtonNovember 6, 2017

Omimi has had a stellar year, with 2017 being kicked off with a sun kissed beach day at Warrington.  Read More

Aoraki House Report 

Paul FeildingNovember 23, 2017

2017 started with a long hot summer first term and a wonderful House Day at the beautifully picturesque Waikouaiti Beach.  Read More

Toroa House Report

SuppliedDecember 6, 2017

Toroa began 2017 in traditional form. We had another very happy house day at our spot at Long Beach and we got last on Athletics day. Read More

Curling Team

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 23, 2017

2017 was the first year of what we, the team members of the Logan Park Hice-Curl curling team, believe to be a long and successful career for LPHS as a curling school.  Read More

Toitu Trip

Carly McGavinDecember 4, 2017

In Term three this year our two Logan Park drama classes had the amazing experience of performing a play that each group had created at a chosen area in Toitu museum.  Read More

Logan Park High School Sailing Club

Rebecca Dalphin and Molly Barton and Andy ParsonsNovember 23, 2017

For the past year, in Terms 1 and 4, a group of students have been going to the local marina to sail each Tuesday (except when the weather’s really bad).  Read More

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ARTICLE

Technology DepartmentNovember 22, 2017

At the end of 2016 Heather Brown who was Teacher Responsible for Hospitality and Food Technology had left Logan Park High School and moved to Christchurch to take up a position at Hillmorton High School. In her place, we are very pleased to welcome to our Technology Department Ms Helen Reid who is a specialist in the Food Technology area. Read More

Script Writing Success

Kristan MouatNovember 20, 2017

Congratulations to Arnika Hazelwood, Media Studies teacher who has been selected as an emerging talent by Short Film Otago. Read More

Head Girl Report

Emma SamuelsNovember 20, 2017

Kia ora, whānau Read More

Music Concert and Market Stalls

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 20, 2017

The last week of Term 3 finished Youth Week off with an amazing Outdoor Music Concert and Market Stalls. Read More

Co-Principals in the News

Bruce Munro ODTNovember 19, 2017

Our Co-Principals were featured in the Otago Daily Times, The Weekend Mix discussing modern leadership in October.  Read More

Rock music 2017

Barney ConnollyNovember 19, 2017

2017 has been an exciting and progressive year for rock and contemporary music at Logan Park.  Read More

Orchestra 2017

Kayli TaylorNovember 19, 2017

2017 has been a very successful year for the Logan Park High School Philharmonic Orchestra. Read More

Board of Trustees Report

Ronda GrillsDecember 5, 2017

What a busy time it has been for the Board this year!  Read More

Jazz Band 2017

Alice McNoeNovember 19, 2017

The Jazz band has had a very fun time this year.  Read More

Chamber Music 2017

Rachael Molteno (Diminished 5th)November 19, 2017

The chamber music competition is an annual event that encourages secondary school students to get into small groups and perform a variety of music.  Read More

Choral Music 2017

Bella RennieNovember 19, 2017

I think it’s fair to say that it has been another very successful year for our Logan Park school choir!  Read More

Science and Evolution

Richard PirieAugust 18, 2017

The combined Year 13 classes had a day focused on evolution and how it formed the Dunedin marine environment at the Marine Studies Centre at Portobello.  Read More

Term 4 Science

Richard PirieNovember 26, 2017

The weeks to Term 4 have flown and in the Science department seniors have left for exams after another successful year, juniors students approaching exams, competitions have been won, the tadpoles are growing, paramecium are growing happily in their bowl, there are beans in the glasshouse and summer is on the way. Read More

Jump Jam

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 19, 2017

Our Year 13 students organised a Jump Jam lunchtime flash mob during their last week at school.  Read More

Naginata Lessons

Kristan MouatNovember 19, 2017

Our students enjoyed Japanese martial arts lessons in November. Read More

International Summer School 2017

Christine BennetNovember 19, 2017

Whilst Kiwi students have been sitting NCEA exams, international students not doing exams have enjoyed a range of activities.  Read More

Otago Polytechnic Pasifika Awards

Arnika HazelwoodNovember 14, 2017

Congratulations to Emma Samuels and Amber-Lee Tione on receiving the Otago Polytechnic Pacific Island Awards and Scholarships in 2017.  Read More

Science Club

Louis WhitburnNovember 21, 2017

Science Club had a rocky start this year but has managed to finish on a high with the assistance of Ms Caulfield and Dr Prime.   Read More

Blues Assembly

Mark AndersonNovember 13, 2017

We celebrated outstanding achievements in Sporting and Cultural areas at a special Blues Assembly in October. Read More

Senior Prizegiving Celebration

Mark AndersonNovember 12, 2017

We celebrated senior successes at Senior Prizegiving in November with Louis Whitburn winning the highly contested Dux award. Read More

Junior Prizegiving

Mark AndersonDecember 11, 2017

Our Junior Prizegiving is always a great opportunity to celebrate the successes in our junior school!  Read More

Netball

Kate DenysNovember 10, 2017

We've had a great season with our many netball teams this year. Read More

Handball

Kate DenysNovember 10, 2017

This is the first year that handball has been offered as a secondary schools sport in Otago and it has been very successful.  Read More

Duathlon

Kate DenysNovember 10, 2017

Rebecca Dalphin and Louis Freeman both competed in the Otago Secondary School Duathlon Championships which were held on Sunday the 24th September.  Read More

Sports Council 

Lily Menzies and Jacob DuffyNovember 10, 2017

Over this year, the sports council, including roughly 20 sports prefects, met to organise sporting events and activities.  Read More

Get 2 Go

Frankie VellaNovember 7, 2017

Get 2 Go Challenge is an Adventure Race run by Hillary Outdoors for Yr 9 and 10 students.  Read More

International Outdoor Education

Tip WiniataNovember 7, 2017

This has been a busy year for the 12 Outdoor International option line as usual it begins with tears, anxiety, worry and excitement with new students arriving while the longer stay students having the added responsibility of transitioning the new arrivals by alleviating some of these emotions.  Read More

Enviro Club

Zak RudinNovember 7, 2017

2017 has been a productive year for the Enviro Club. Read More

Charities Club

Alva FeldmeierNovember 7, 2017

Logan Park’s Charities Club has had a great year of collecting and fundraising for various charities.  Read More

Amnesty International

Alva FeldmeierNovember 7, 2017

The Amnesty International Group has had a very productive year. We started it by focussing on the rights of refugees around the world. Read More

MUNA

Ariyan ZareiNovember 7, 2017

This year Logan Park has had one of the most successful years of entries to the events organized by the UN Youth of New Zealand.  Read More

Library

Michelle SummerfieldNovember 6, 2017

The library continues to be a popular place right in the center of our school. Before school between fifty and seventy students await the bell in the library, making use of the computers, the couches and the warmth. Read More

Diversity Group

ClairNovember 6, 2017

Logan Park’s rainbow diversity group Technicolour Sandwich has had another great year. Read More

Senior Art Exhibition 

Andrea McSweeneyNovember 6, 2017

The Art Department showcased students' NCEA level one, two and three folios in November at their Art Exhibition.  Read More

University Scholarships announced for 2018

Arnika HazelwoodOctober 30, 2017

Congratulations to our Year 13 students who have been awarded Tertiary Scholarships in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Read More

Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival

Beth LynchOctober 26, 2017

My part in the Shakespeare festival was being a finalist in the costume designing competition.  Read More

Korean Day in Dunedin 

Sue KimOctober 23, 2017

Korean Day was held on the 30th of September in Dunedin. It was an extended activity to celebrate the New Zealand Korean Language Week (25th September ~ 1st October).  Read More

11 Environmental Geography Mt Cook field trip

Olivia BradfieldOctober 23, 2017

At the start of this year, 16 students taking level one environmental geography were packed into two vans with an enthusiastic Mr. Dixon and Ms. Daly and drove up to Aoraki/Mt. Cook National Park. Read More

Maths Whizz - Top in NZ

John Lewis (ODT)October 23, 2017

Paxton Hall scored the top mark in NZ in the ICAS Maths exam. Read More

Technology Snap Shots

Andy ParsonsSeptember 29, 2017

Our senior technologists have once again produced some fabulous outcomes as part of their technological practice this year.  Read More

Senior Exam Week 

Kristan MouatSeptember 28, 2017

Senior students sat practice NCEA exams in Week 8 of Term 3.  Read More

Korean Week Celebrations

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 28, 2017

We've had an amazing time celebrating Korean culture at the end of September. Read More

Mana Pounamu Award Winners

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 28, 2017

Congratulations to Ahinata Kaitai-Mullane and Ziggi Kaitai-Martin, our 2017 Mana Pounamu Young Achievers' Award recipients.  Read More

New BOT Student Rep

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 28, 2017

Congratulations to George Sabonadiere, Year 12 who is our new Student Representative on the Board of Trustees.  Read More

Film Night

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 28, 2017

Year 12 and Year 13 Film Night was a great success. Read More

Logan Park Academy of Coach Education (A.C.E)

Violet and MataiSeptember 28, 2017

For 8 months this year, a group of twelve Year 11 and 12 Logan Park students have attended a coaching course which has been held every Thursday, at study time, called A.C.E.  Read More

Master Chef

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 28, 2017

Logan Park's version of Master Chef saw our Year 9 & 10 Korean and Year 9 Japanese classes creating traditional dishes. Read More

11 PE Rock Climbing

Warwick KainSeptember 28, 2017

The Year 11 PE class went rock climbing at Long Beach, as a part of the Physical Education programme.  Read More

Year 12 PE visits North East Valley Primary

Warwick KainSeptember 28, 2017

As part of the Year 12 Physical Education programme students completed achievement standard 2.6 "Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group".  Read More

Ski Trip to Treble Cone

Warwick KainSeptember 27, 2017

The Treble Cone Ski field welcomed Logan Park High over a weekend in August, with warm spring conditions.  Read More

Youth Week

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 27, 2017

We celebrated Youth Week in the last week of Term 3. Read More

Year 10 Girls Self Defence

Mae Rose-WillsDecember 5, 2017

I am safe! I am cool! I learnt self defence at school! Read More

Science of Sport

Jessica MunroSeptember 27, 2017

On the 25th of August Jacob Duffy, Pippa Chang, Dr (Murray) Thompson and myself attended a Science of Sport lunch held at the glenroy auditorium as representatives of Logan Park High school at the Sports science talk held by the NZ National Science Festival.  Read More

Logan Park Junior Chess Championships

John MajorSeptember 26, 2017

Over 6 weeks in August and September twelve year 9 and 10 students have participated in the Logan Park Junior Chess Championships. It was run as a round-robin competition with everyone needing to play 2 games each week. Read More

Maths Competition Results

John MajorSeptember 26, 2017

Students did really well in Otago University, Australian and ICAS maths competitions this year. Read More

International Trip to Tekapo

Dianne RooneySeptember 22, 2017

A group of international students enjoyed a trip to Lake Tekapo whilst Kiwi students sat school exams.  Read More

Year 9 Reading Challenge

Michelle SummerfieldSeptember 22, 2017

During the first eight weeks of Term 3, all Year 9 classes took part in a reading challenge.  Read More

Love Waltz with Fireworks

Pam McKelveySeptember 21, 2017

Love Waltz With Fireworks – this is the title of an exhibition of chairs that have been painted in response to poems.  Read More

Tekapo Trip 

Dianne RooneySeptember 18, 2017

A group of international students enjoyed a trip to Lake Tekapo whilst Kiwi students sat school exams. Read More

NZ Young Writers' Festival 

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 10, 2017

Congratulations to Isla Thomas and her talented team for organising the Dunedin High Schools' Poetry Slam. Read More

Outstanding Photography

Arnika HazelwoodSeptember 1, 2017

Congratulations to Siobhann Quinn for her prize from the Dunedin School of Art. Read More

 Co-Principals at Logan Park

John Lewis, ODT reporterAugust 25, 2017

Logan Park High School has deviated from the norms of school leadership by announcing Peter Hills and Kristan Mouat as the school’s new co-principals. Read More

Year 10 Reading Challenge

Morag MacTaggartAugust 24, 2017

A challenge to improve continued…. Read More

New Internationals

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 23, 2017

At the start of Term 3 we welcomed 4 new international students from Germany. Read More

Junior and Senior O’MAthalon

John MajorAugust 22, 2017

The Senior O’MAthalon Competition was held in our school Library with 30 teams from 11 local secondary school competing.  Read More

Fashion Design Scholarship

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 22, 2017

Congratulations to Lorna Ryan who has won an Otago Polytechnic Scholarship. Lorna was awarded her scholarship in August at the Polytechnic's School of Design Secondary Schools' Awards Exhibition for Year 12 and 13 students.  Read More

Year 9 Scholarship Winners

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 20, 2017

Congratulations to our Year 9 Scholarship recipients.  Read More

Fashion Show and Drama Showcase

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 20, 2017

We were treated to a great evening of Drama and Fashion in August. Read More

NZ Secondary Schools Essay Commended

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 17, 2017

George Sabonadière participated in the 2017 secondary schools essay competition organised by the Association of Former Members of Parliament. The judges commended his essay and placed it fourth in the competition.   Read More

America Theatre Camp

Alex HallAugust 16, 2017

In July, Alex Hall attended an intensive Theatre camp in America. Read More

Extra! and other Writing Winners

Esther KristelAugust 16, 2017

Extra! is a newspaper magazine published by the Otago Daily Times and gives students the opportunity to submit their writing in an annual short story and poetry writing competition.  Read More

Year 12 Snow Boarding Trip

Warwick KainAugust 16, 2017

The year 12 Physical Education classes completed two Achievement Standards (7 credits) at the Remarkables ski field.  Read More

UN Youth International Delegate

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 8, 2017

Oscar McGuire has been chosen to represent NZ in the 2018 Global Development Tour. Read More

Open Days Successful

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 28, 2017

We enjoyed showcasing the school during Open Days in July.  Read More

Wakamatsu Visit

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 26, 2017

We enjoyed hosting 15 students from Wakamatsu High School in Japan in July. Read More

Term 2 Parent Teacher Student Interviews

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 6, 2017

We held both Junior and Senior Parent Teacher Student Interviews in Term 2. Read More

International Leavers Term 2

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 6, 2017

At the end of Term 2 we  farewelled a number of international leavers and we welcomed new students in Term 3. Read More

Loves Me Not Health Workshop

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 6, 2017

In June, all of our Year 12 students participated in the Loves Me Not Health Programme organised by the New Zealand Police.  Read More

Karaoke Week

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 6, 2017

We were entertained by all sorts of talent and courage over Karaoke Week. Read More

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 5, 2017

Mary Locker, on stilts and a number of other Logan Park students entertained the Dunedin community in June. Read More

Otago Senior Science Quiz Winners

Arnika HazelwoodJuly 4, 2017

Congratulations to our Year 13 Senior Science Team who won the Otago Senior Science Quiz in June. Read More

Logan Park Music Concert

Kayli TaylorJuly 3, 2017

On Wednesday 29th June the Logan Park Music Department had its second music concert for the year. The concert was organised entirely by the Music Prefects: Kayli Taylor, Rachael Molteno, Ben Dubyk and Annabelle Johnston. Read More

Science Happenings

Richard PirieJuly 2, 2017

Some of our senior students had a busy time at the end of Term 2.  Read More

Robocup Winners in Programming

Kristan MouatJuly 2, 2017

Congratulations to Henry Eden-Mann and his team, Visionaries who won the Programming Prize in the 2017 RoboCup Junior Competition in June. Read More

Otago-Southland Lion's Speech Winner

Kristan MouatJune 28, 2017

Oscar McGuire won the Otago-Southland regional final of the Lions Speech competition in June.  Read More

Year 11 Trip to the Anatomy Museum

Joe McKeeJune 28, 2017

On Thursday the 25th of May, the two year 11 P.E classes went on an educational trip to the Otago University Anatomy Museum to take a closer look at the human body and what we have going on beneath the skin. Read More

Science Teaching Leadership Programme

Yvonne CaulfieldJune 28, 2017

Yvonne Caulfield has been involved in a Science Teaching Leadership Programme for terms one and two and reports below: Read More

The Senior Formal

Clair CairdJune 28, 2017

Logan Park's Senior Annual Formal was held on the 17th of June at the spectacular Glenroy Auditorium. 197 students from years twelve and thirteen, as well as staff members, attended the event and were treated to a spectacular 'Awards Show' themed evening. Read More

Indonesian Event

Arnika HazelwoodJune 19, 2017

We celebrated a colourful and musical Indonesian themed event at Logan Park in June. Read More

Salvation Army Collection helped by International students & the Charities Club

Jane JohnsonJune 1, 2017

On May 10th, LPHS international students Juliette Franzen, Anna Raab and Aiko Otomo and Charities Club members Alva Feldmaier, Ben Clayton, Lena McNaughton and Amy Lloyd, collected for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal outside the Dunedin South Warehouse for the day. Read More

NZ Sign Language Week

Arnika Hazelwood and Rosa Miles-SeeleyJune 1, 2017

We celebrated NZ Sign Language Week in May. Read More

Dragon Boat Festival celebrations

Lin ZengMay 31, 2017

In order to foster students understanding of Chinese culture, and also thanks to the fund from Asia New Zealand Foundation, the Chinese programme at Logan Park High School held a series of cultural activities in May to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. Read More

Peer Reading and Conversations

Kristan MouatMay 31, 2017

About 40 students were involved in our Peer Reading and Conversations programme which ran twice weekly during Group time this year.  Read More

World Vision 40 Hour Famine 

Jane JohnsonMay 31, 2017

The weekend after Queens’ Birthday (June 9-11) is an important fundraising time for many thousands of primary and secondary school students raising funds for World Vision’s 40-Hour Famine nationally.  Read More

Nga Manu Korero Speech Competition

Kristan MouatMay 31, 2017

Congratulations to Ahi Katai-Mullane and Esther Tamati for winning our school Manu Korero speech competition.  Read More

Race Unity Speech National runner-up

George SabonadièreMay 31, 2017

Congratulations to George Sabonadière who won the Otago regional competition and was runner-up in the National finals in May.    Read More

Rising Stars share their Poetry

Mary Locker, Isla Thomas, Beth LynchMay 30, 2017

Talented poets Beth Lynch, Isla Thomas and Mary Locker were invited to share their poetry and writing as part of the Rising Stars lunchtime recital during Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival in May. Read More

International Visitors and Farewells

Kristan MouatMay 28, 2017

At the end of Term One we farewelled students from Germany, Denmark, Vietnam and Thailand. Read More

New York and Washington DC Trip Report

Paul FieldingMay 28, 2017

Twenty one students and staff had the trip of a lifetime over the April holidays when they travelled to New York and Washington DC to witness the culture, history and technology of the financial and political centres of America. Read More

Class Act Awards

Arnika Hazelwood and Jane Johnson and ODTMay 28, 2017

Congratulations to Ahi Kaitai-Mullane and Oscar McGuire for their Class Act Awards. Read More

International Trips - Museum and Albatross Colony

Dianne RooneyMay 28, 2017

On a wet Wednesday 3 May  international students visited the museum in the morning and then  unipol in the afternoon.  Read More

Art

Andrea McSweeneyMay 28, 2017

Level One Art students got to review artwork in a class critique.  Read More

Science Happenings

Richard PirieMay 25, 2017

Early Term 2 was a busy time for the Science Department. Read More

“The Journey” - Year 13 Physical Education Backyard Adventure

Danielle FrostMay 22, 2017

In March this year, our Year 13 Physical Education class went on a “Backyard Journey.”   During the experience they had to demonstrate safety management skills outside the classroom.  Read More

Biology Camp

Ahi Kaitai-MullaneMay 22, 2017

Who would have thought a competitive camp could be so inclusive? The NZIBO selection camp held during the April school holidays has been one of the most supportive and nurturing environments for learning I have had the privilege of being a part of.  Read More

Trustpower Community Awards

Jane JohnsonMay 22, 2017

At Trustpower's Otago Community Awards evening at Toitu Museum Monday 15th May, Emma Samuels was announced as Runner-up for the Youth Community Volunteer Award. Read More

Beehive Visit for the Learning and Support Class

Amanda WilsonMay 22, 2017

The Learning and Support Class had a great opportunity to visit beehives at the Malcam Trust in Term 2 this year.  Read More

Easter Raffle

Arnika HazelwoodMay 22, 2017

Thanks to our enthusiastic PTSA for organising the 2017 Easter Raffle fundraiser, and to everyone who bought tickets!    Read More

Art Department Exhibit

Andrea McSweeneyMay 19, 2017

As one exhibition was dismantled from the Art Department Gallery Space a new one went up in May.   Read More

Year 11 PE - Climbing trip to Long Beach

Violet Gallop and Matai BowenMay 19, 2017

On Friday the 7th of April, Mrs Frost’s Year 11 Physical Education class had a spectacular opportunity to go rock climbing at Long Beach.  Read More

Food Technology

Andy ParsonsApril 10, 2017

Our Year 10 Food Technology course has ended the first term on a very positive culinary note.  Read More

Rock Climbing

Andy ParsonsApril 9, 2017

24 International students enjoyed a stunning day’s rock climbing at Long Beach as part of their Outdoor Education programme.  Read More

Dunedin Armageddon Winner

Arnika HazelwoodApril 9, 2017

Ben Connolly Yr 9 won the novice category in the cosplay competition at Dunedin Armageddon in March for his Warcraft ork.   Read More

Staff Notes

Arnika HazelwoodApril 9, 2017

We have had a number of changes in staff during 2017.  Read More

International Hangi

Arnika HazelwoodApril 9, 2017

Our Outdoor Ed and Cultural Studies class enjoyed making a hangi in April.  Read More

International Tramp to Stewart Island

Arnika HazelwoodApril 9, 2017

In early March, Dr Thompson and Matua Tip Winiata took enthusiastic International students on a 3 day tramp on Stewart Island, Rakiura.  Read More

Film Writing Workshops

Arnika HazelwoodApril 9, 2017

Year 13 Media students appreciated regular tutorials on script writing provided by Short Film Otago (SFO). Read More

Year 10 Tautuku Camp

Kristan MouatApril 9, 2017

10J and 10G were treated to superb weather for their camp in the scenic Catlins area in March. Read More

Tautuku Creative Writing

Various in 10JMay 22, 2017

10 J share their Tautuku Camp experiences. Read More

Chinese Bridge Competition Winners

Lin ZengApril 9, 2017

On 23 March 2017, the Lower South Island Chinese Bridge Competition was held at Tahuna Normal Intermediate School. Read More

Top Pasifika Award

Jane JohnsonApril 9, 2017

Head Girl, Emma Samuels, collected a Pasifika Education Level 2 NCEA Award at a Dunedin Ministry of Education Award ceremony and church service on Friday April 7th at OBHS.  Read More

Top Athlete visits PE class 

Danielle FrostApril 9, 2017

A group of keen Javelin throwers in Mrs Frost's Year 11 Physical Education class were visited by a top National Athlete, Tori Peeters.  Read More

Year 11 Girls’ Self-Defence Course

Alice Houston-PageApril 9, 2017

On Thursday the 16th March, 26 Year 11 girls participated in a self-defence workshop, where we acquired a wide variety of valuable skills important for our safety.  Read More

Senior PE involved in National Biomechanics Day at Otago University

Lucan WillisApril 9, 2017

The 3rd of April is National Biomechanics day and this year several PE classes from Logan Park in Years 12 to 13 went on a trip to the Otago University School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences located on Union Street West.  Read More

Korean News

Sue KimApril 9, 2017

Hanging out in Hanbok! Read More

Tagged and Released

Isla ThomasApril 9, 2017

Tagged and Released was a visual art project as part of the Dunedin Fringe festival.  Read More

Fringe Festival

Mary LockerApril 9, 2017

During the Dunedin Fringe Festival, in March, our band Painted Blind had the opportunity to take part in the Dunedin Sound project Anything Could Happen.  Read More

Poster Art Anything Could Happen

Andrea McSweeneyApril 9, 2017

At the start of the Dunedin Fringe festival students helped to create posters for the “Anything Could Happen”, Dunedin Sound Show.  Read More

Public Speaking Successes

Arnika HazelwoodApril 2, 2017

Congratulations to Head Boy, Oscar McGuire,  George Sabonadiere and Ariyan Zarei who performed well in Public Speaking competitions recently.  Read More

Year 13 Leadership Camp

Arnika HazelwoodMarch 26, 2017

Year 13 students attended a Leadership Camp for 4 days in the beautiful Catlins area in March. Read More

Race Unity Celebrations

Arnika HazelwoodMarch 23, 2017

We celebrated Race Unity Day on March 21 with a special assembly. Read More

Tagged and Released Fringe Festival

Andrea McSweeneyMarch 8, 2017

Art Prefects, Isla, Siobhann and Pania have been super busy of late planning, preparing and painting for the Tagged And Released Fringe Event. Read More

George wins Speaking Scholarship

Arnika HazelwoodMarch 5, 2017

George Sabonadiere, Year 12 has won a national scholarship for his efforts in a Speech exam. Read More

New Students' Afternoon Tea

Arnika HazelwoodMarch 2, 2017

Teachers appreciated meeting the parents and whanau of new students on Wednesday March 1.    Read More

Suitcase Theatre at the Globe Theatre

Jane JohnsonMarch 1, 2017

The LPHS Charities Club baked for Suitcase Theatre's post-production supper at the Globe Theatre 16-18 February. Read More

Ex-Student from Brazil Returns to LPHS for a Visit

Jane JohnsonMarch 1, 2017

Luis Rosario from Curitiba, Brazil, visited us with his new bride, Francine, in February, to show her around his NZ school while on their honeymoon.  Read More

Rotary Forum

Clair Caird, Louis Whitburn and Tarren LoughranFebruary 27, 2017

Over the last two weeks of the 2016/17 summer holidays, Louis Whitburn and Tarren Loughran and I had the wonderful opportunity of joining 165 other students from around Australia and New Zealand in attending the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum in Auckland.  Read More

House Days Awesome

Arnika HazelwoodFebruary 20, 2017

House Days were held on February 17 with beautiful weather for beach visits. Read More

Scholarship and Excellence NCEA Morning Tea

Arnika HazelwoodFebruary 19, 2017

We hosted a special morning tea in February to celebrate outstanding success in NZQA exams. Read More

Welcome to International Students

Arnika HazelwoodFebruary 15, 2017

We have welcomed 17 new international students to our multi-cultural community. Read More

March Sports Round Up

Kristan MouatMarch 16, 2017

We've had a busy start to the school year in the sporting arena. Read More

April Sports Round Up

Kristan MouatApril 9, 2017

Our Athletics Programme at school is paying off with some impressive results in the Otago-Southland Athletics Championships in March.  Read More

May Sports Round Up 

Francine VellaMay 22, 2017

 We've had a busy time across a range of areas including starting up Winter sports.  Highlights include winning the Otago Southland Cross Country.   Read More

June Sports Round Up

Kristan MouatJuly 6, 2017

Sailing, Kendo, Handball, Cross Country, Netball and Karate are some of the activities students have been involved in recently.  Read More

July Sports Round Up

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 1, 2017

Our students have been busy training and competing across a range of sports, including Curling. Read More

August Sports Round Up

Arnika HazelwoodAugust 27, 2017

Our fiercely contested ​Interhouse Futsal competition ended this month with the overall winners being Omimi House.  Read More

September Sports Round Up

Kristan MouatSeptember 25, 2017

There has been a lot happening in a range of sporting codes across Term 3. Read More

November Sports Round Up

Frankie VellaNovember 6, 2017

We've had a busy Term 4 so far. Read More

Chinese New Year Performers

Arnika HazelwoodFebruary 9, 2017

Congratulations to Leven Wu, Louis Freeman and Quinn Hardie (Yr 12) for their entertaining performance as part of Dunedin's Chinese New Year celebrations in February. Read More

Robbie Rocks competition winners

Kristan MouatFebruary 6, 2017

Congratulations to our musicians for their winning performances in the Robbie Rocks Dunedin competition. Read More

Year 9 Latin Terms 3 and 4

Maeve LonieDecember 13, 2017

In recent months Year 9 Latin students completed an ancient Roman-style scroll, and prepared food for a Roman Feast.  Read More

Bruno's stilt-walking performances are proving a hit with tourists.

Arnika HazelwoodJanuary 28, 2017

Bruno Willis (18) entertained cruise ship passengers outside the Dunedin Railway Station in January. Read More

LPHS 2017