South Otago High School Centenary - Easter 2026

South Otago High School Centenary - Easter 2026 South Otago High School will celebrate its Centenary from the 3rd - 5th of April 2026. We have a formal centenary school event planned at Easter Weekend.

Join in the celebrations with a weekend of reminiscing and stories from the first 100 years of SOHS.

How wonderful to see Hilda Dovey, Bill Cross, Jim Beeby and Rachel Mcleary in attendance at the weekend (96, 97, 97 and ...
07/04/2026

How wonderful to see Hilda Dovey, Bill Cross, Jim Beeby and Rachel Mcleary in attendance at the weekend (96, 97, 97 and 99 years young)
Thanks to Barbara Leonard who made lovely button holes and corsages for them to wear at the event.

The reflective assembly this morning was a fitting way to end the weekend. More memories shared and lots of laughs. Than...
05/04/2026

The reflective assembly this morning was a fitting way to end the weekend. More memories shared and lots of laughs. Thank you to all the speakers who shared their stories - it added depth to the weekend ❤️

05/04/2026

Hi everyone
We’ve found quite a distinctive ring today - possibly a male ring with unique features. If you believe this might be yours / please message us with details.
Many thanks from the SOHS committee

🔵🔴 Sunday Assembly 🔵🔴Sunday Assembly10:30 AM – 12:00 NoonThe School HallThis informal gathering will feature a selection...
04/04/2026

🔵🔴 Sunday Assembly 🔵🔴

Sunday Assembly
10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
The School Hall

This informal gathering will feature a selection of attendees from across the years, each briefly sharing their reminiscences of school days at SOHS. The stories are expected to range from the heartfelt to the humorous, offering a rich reflection of shared experiences.

This promises to be a fitting finale to a memorable weekend.

Travel safe
“Haere pai”

Oxo Cubans are setting up and the dance floor is ready — so don’t forget your dancing shoes! 💃🕺Cash and EFTPOS are avail...
04/04/2026

Oxo Cubans are setting up and the dance floor is ready — so don’t forget your dancing shoes! 💃🕺

Cash and EFTPOS are available at the bar, and our caterers have some delicious food waiting for you.

We can’t wait for the evening celebrations to begin!

If you’re in the mood for a quieter catch-up, we’ve set up relaxed chat areas in the library and staff room.

🔴🔵What a proud moment for the youngest student William Wilson being piped in by his dad Malcolm Wilson today. Thank you ...
04/04/2026

🔴🔵What a proud moment for the youngest student William Wilson being piped in by his dad Malcolm Wilson today. Thank you very much 🔵🔴

03/04/2026

🔵🔴School Reunion 🔵🔴
Day Two Schedule

We’re excited to welcome everyone for a fantastic day of reconnecting and reminiscing!

• 12:00 PM (Midday): Registration packs available for collection

• 2:00 PM: Official opening ceremony
A number of invited guests will speak briefly, followed by piping out and cutting of the Centennial Cake. Then the SOHS Kapa Haka group will lead a performance.

Group photos by decade from 2.30

1940 – 1957​ Red Lanyard​​​​
1958 – 1961​ Royal Blue Lanyard
1962 – 1964​ Green Lanyard
1965 – 1967​ Yellow Lanyard
1968 – 1970. ​Orange Lanyard
1971 – 1973. ​Dark Pink Lanyard
1974 – 1979​ Light Blue Lanyard
1980 – 1990. ​Purple Lanyard
1991 – 2011. ​Pale Pink Lanyard

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together!

🔵🔴Saturday Evening Function🔵🔴

• From 6:30 pm to 1:00 am with music by the Oxo Cubans
• Finger food will be served throughout the evening
• Quiet areas for seniors are the staffroom and the Library.

03/04/2026

A fabulous first night! Thanks to you all for coming. Registrations strictly from 12pm tomorrow please 🙏

02/04/2026

Registrations today from 2pm ☀️

🔵🔴On behalf of the SOHS committee - we wish all attendee’s a very warm welcome to everyone returning for our school reun...
02/04/2026

🔵🔴On behalf of the SOHS committee - we wish all attendee’s a very warm welcome to everyone returning for our school reunion. It’s going to be wonderful to have you back—may this weekend be filled with great memories, laughter, and reconnecting with old friends.”🔵🔴

“Nau mai, haere mai ki tō tātou hui kura”
(Welcome to our school reunion)

🔴🔵Behind the scenes tonight 🔵🔴Lighting is all set up. We have an amazing band for Saturday night so pack your dancing sh...
27/03/2026

🔴🔵Behind the scenes tonight 🔵🔴
Lighting is all set up. We have an amazing band for Saturday night so pack your dancing shoes 👟🥿👠

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Balclutha
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