Yes, he is a master of the vague.

Our choices define our character, you are who you are because of the choices you’ve made up until this point. These choices can vary from being as small as deciding to start a conversation with someone to being as big as choosing what you want to study when you leave high school.

Last week a group of our Year 11 and 12 students attended the Rangatahi o Te Moana programme for 5 days at Ōtākou Marae. 

Context: This opinion piece is based on the idea of the on-road dominance of a car. This was quipped by Maria Konnikova who said in her article “whichever mode of transportation you currently happen to be using—whether you’re the pedestrian, the cyclist, or the driver—you are correct, no matter the scenario. Everyone else is in your way, wrong, annoying, and otherwise a terrible human being.” I wrote this satirically from the POV of an enraged driver as the car vs cyclist debate seems to be quite topical at present.

We have enjoyed celebrating Tongan Language Week at Otago Boys'. Our weekly notices featured Tongan phrases and key facts about the Friendly Islands.

10A are busy working towards their Creative in Science and Technology (CREST) Awards.

Bradley is hosted by Laser Plumbing for his Gateway placement.

Training the brain for optimal performance in the classroom, on the field, court, stage or in an exam… and, more importantly, for life. 

New Zealand Secondary Schools Tournament Week brings together top level secondary schools, individuals and teams to compete in their chosen sports at a variety of venues around the country.

The Otago Boys’ High A Team successfully defended their title at the championships which were held this week in Ashburton.

Congratulations to Year 11 student Thomas Ryan who has been selected in the Otago Under 20 provincial rowing team. Thomas will compete in the mainland provincial rowing regatta on October 7th and 8th.

Otago Boys' High School Athletics team have the potential to medal at the National Secondary Athletics Championships in Hastings at the end of the year.

Feed the Beast is a unique and exciting urban obstacle relay. The next event which consists of a 1500m loop with fun and achievable obstacles is being held at Otago Boys' High School at the end of October.

The Ravensbourne Youth Yachting Trust is starting a new program focused on the fun and intricacies of sailing and racing for the season 2017/18.

The Otago Boys' High School Parents Association has been given the opportunity to sell the ‘Dunedin Fonebook’ as a fundraising venture.