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OBHS Foundation Newsletter

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Profile - Stephen Anderson Old Boy (1974-78)

by Richard Hall

At a recent school assembly old boy Stephen Anderson was our guest speaker.

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Old Boy Nick Madden impresses at the Royal Wedding.

by Otago Daily Times

Mr Madden said it was an emotional occasion and Amal Clooney and the bride’s mother Doria Ragland were clearly moved.

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Deputy Rector Appointed

by Richard Hall

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Hooper as the permanent Deputy Rector for Otago Boys’ High School.

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Old Boy Mike Hesson set to resign as Blackcaps Coach.

by NZC

Mike Hesson will resign as coach of the Blackcaps, effective from 31 July.

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ANZAC event, Ockero, Sweden April 2018

by David Taylor

There was a small but very moving ceremony at Ockero churchyard for John Charles Williams (served 1939-45 War, Sgt. R.N.Z.A.F., killed of active service 1942) during my visit on 25 April.

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OBHS Book 'Above the City'

by OBHS Foundation

This book is available for purchase from the school office for $60

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How OBHS is combating mental health issues.

by Otago Daily Times

Counsellors working in youth mental health around Otago have been reporting an increasing demand on their services, accompanied by a steady rise in people in the 18-25 age group being admitted to emergency mental health services. Elena McPhee looks at the possible reasons behind the phenomenon and what one school is doing to combat it.

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Story of violin that went to war

by Melissa Rodgers

The story of a Dunedin soldier who smuggled his violin to the front during World War 1 illustrates the human side of war and the power of music, the creators of a new book on him say.

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OBHS v CBHS Interschool Results

by OBHS

The annual winter interschool between Otago Boys' High School and Christchurch Boys' High School was played in Christchurch today.

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OBHS v TBHS Interschool Results

by OBHS

The annual winter interschool between Otago Boys' and Timaru Boys' was held in Timaru on Wednesday.

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OBHS v SBHS Interschool Results

by OBHS

The annual winter interschool between Otago Boys' High School and Southland Boys' High School was held in Dunedin today.

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OBHS v King's High School Winter Interschool

OBHS v King's High School Interschool Results

by OBHS

The annual OBHS v King's High School winter interschool fixture was held on Tuesday.

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Old Boys' named in the U20 squad for World Rugby Championship

by Melissa Rodgers

Congratulations to Old Boys' Ricky Jackson and Sione Asi for making the Under 20 squad for the World Rugby Championship. You have worked so hard to get to this point in your career and we wish you all the very best.

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Old Boy Hayden Parker sets NZ Super points record

by Steve Hepburn - ODT

Hayden Parker became the highest-scoring New Zealander in a single Super Rugby match — but it was not for a New Zealand team.

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Peter Entwisle - ODT Obituary - Peter Entwisle Historian

by Otago Daily Times

Dunedin historian Peter Entwisle strongly raised awareness of Dunedin’s built heritage and incisively promoted its protection and the creative reuse of heritage buildings. He died recently at his city home, aged 69.

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In Memoriam

by Melissa Rodgers

We would like to acknowledge the recent passing of the following Old Boys' of the school. We will remember them.

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Cheap Fuel with OBHS Foundation Fuel Card

by OBHS Foundation

Now is the time to think about this great offer. With fuel prices high, why not sign up for a fuel card that offers you discount and supports OBHS.

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