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Newsletter - No 8 - 2025

Term 1, Week 9

Monday 24

Otago Anniversary Day - school closed
OBHS Senior Rugby v Canadian school team

Monday 24 - Sunday 30
Tournament week

Tuesday 25

1st XI cricket - Gillette Cup qualifying game

Wednesday 26

1st XI cricket - Gillette Cup qualifying game (TBC)

Thursday 27

1st XI cricket - Gillette Cup qualifying game (TBC)

Friday 28 - Saturday 29

3x3 Basketball

Term 1, Week 10

Monday 31
12ODR Surfing assessment

12/13ESS trip to Otago University Geology Department

Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2
13PED Triathlon assessment

Thursday 3
German Camp (seniors)

Friday 4

German Camp (seniors)

SISS Athletics Championships

Saturday 5 - Sunday 6

SISS Athletics Championships

Important upcoming dates:

April

Friday 11

Last day of Term One

ANZAC Service

Hostel Parent/Teacher Interviews

School closes for tuition at 1pm

Contents

Toby Hill - National Champion

by Elaine Kelly

Toby's dedication to Surf Lifesaving has paid off.

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OBHS Prefect - Joseph Chen

The Last Word

by Joseph Chen

What are your goals this year?

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10Y - Mt Aspiring camp

A week at camp with 10Y

by Kelvin McCrone

On a beautiful Sunday morning, the boys from 10Y mucked in and got the bus loaded for a smooth departure from the archway.

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Alps2Ocean

12ODR cycle tour

by Andrew Willmott

The two Year 12 Outdoor Education classes recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through the stunning MacKenzie District, riding sections of the iconic Alps to Ocean trail.

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13 Classics at the Dunedin Fringe Festival

by Anne Gorman

Last Friday evening members of our 13 Classical Studies class went to see a performance of An lIiad, which was being performed as part of the Dunedin Fringe Festival.

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Teachers are learners too

by Fiona Thomas

At OBHS Teachers often encourage students to try things which are beyond their comfort zone.

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Chess

by Konrad Hanson

Our coach, Alex, has been in to sharpen our minds and get us ready for the upcoming Otago champs.

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Hostel update

by OBHS Hostel

This week has seen a mixture of temperatures and weather conditions that have kept us all guessing, and been a curse for all the keen cricketers by causing greasy pitches and game delays.

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OBHS old boy on song

by Konrad Hanson

OBHS old boy, Louis Stevenson will take to the stage on Friday, March 28.

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Two titles for Fletch

by Andrew Willmott

Last weekend, Fletch McCall made a splash at the Lake Ruataniwha Open Water Swim event, competing in the 500m race against 27 other swimmers.

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

by Lindy Marr

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

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Talent Quest '25 semi-finalists

by Mikko Johnston

"A tough decision" say judges.

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Nowruz Mubarak

by Tonya Justice

Today is the beginning of a new year for those who celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

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Rod Byers Memorial Match

by OBHS

The annual Rod Byers Memorial match took place at Roberts Park on Sunday, bringing together OBHS and Roslyn Wakari Football Clubs in a spirited display of competition and camaraderie.

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OBHS vs SBHS Interschool - Junior Colts report

by Hunter Kindley

On day 1 wickets fell in quick succession as the Bishopscourt wicket offered the bowlers swing and seam throughout the day.

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OBHS v SBHS Interschool

by OBHS Sports Department

The annual summer interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and Southland Boys' High School was held in Dunedin on Sunday and Monday.

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Otago SS Athletics Championships

Otago Secondary Schools Athletics Championships

by OBHS Sport

The Otago Secondary Schools Athletics Championships were held in superb conditions at the Caledonian Grounds last weekend.

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OBHS v SBHS

SBHS vs OBHS 1st XI match report

by Hunter Kindley

OB's captain Ollie Turnbull won the toss and elected to bowl first on Littlebourne in the teams first defence of the Heathcote Williams Shield.

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Water Polo success

by Elaine Kelly

This week saw some of our boys gaining awards at the Otago Water Polo Prize Giving.

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Internal assessments

by OBHS

Below is a list of internal assessments that are due to be submitted next week.

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Notice of early closure

by OBHS

On Friday, 11 April (the last day of term) Otago Boys' High School will close early for tuition.

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