Otago Boys' Foundation

Today, as part of the Junior Belonging Day, students were lucky enough to hear from three Old Boys who spoke to them about how their learning and life journeys had gone since leaving Otago Boys’.

Oak Chisholm and Harry Bezett talked to the boys about how they balanced their basketball careers playing for the Otago Nuggets with studying at university and how they had to work hard to be focussed and motivated to maintain good grades, as well as giving top performances in their sport.

Reuben Cook, who has recently returned to NZ after graduating from top Ivy League school Princeton, told the boys how difficult he found his life in the US to start with. A heavy academic workload as well as a full on training schedule for rowing meant that he had to dig deep and tap into some of the values that he had learned at school.

Juniors were inspired to know that for all three boys the values of courage and perseverance played a key role in their success to date. The old boys encouraged junior students to fully embrace these values whilst at school because they will set them up for real life.

Click below to read about the latest news, achievements and upcoming events from around the school.

Newsletter - No 22 - 2026 Old Boys Return to Inspire

Clear your calendar for Friday, 27 November – this is one day you'll want to be part of.

The Crest Clean OBHS Foundation Annual Fundraiser Golf Day returns to St Clair Golf Course, bringing together Old Boys, parents, supporters, business partners and friends of OBHS for a day of friendly competition, networking and fundraising in support of the OBHS Foundation.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or simply enjoy a good day out, this is a fantastic opportunity for a great day out while supporting a great cause.

The day doesn't have to end when the golf does. Courtesy vans will be available to transport attendees to the Dunedin Beer Festival at Forsyth Barr Stadium for those wishing to continue the celebrations. (Beer Festival tickets are not included.)

Event Details:
Friday, 27 November
St Clair Golf Course
10.00am start
Ambrose format – teams of four

Team registrations are now open. Sponsorship opportunities and auction item donations are also available.

Gather your team, take the day off, and join us for one of the Foundation's most enjoyable events of the year.

➡️ Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScL1lDdwthHurzPbajCVJKVGe-p_KglqddXgHSxSM69Pwn6fA/viewform

Another busy week at Otago Boys' High School. Catch up with our news here.

Newsletter - No 21 - 2026 Jazz, Rock and Community Spirit

Last Friday evening we hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Function, recognising the many people who generously give their time to support our school.

It was a great evening made especially memorable by three of our boys, who spoke about the opportunities they have enjoyed at Otago Boys'. From sport to culture and everything in between, they reflected on how those experiences have helped shape their time at school - and how none of it would be possible without the commitment of volunteers.

To everyone who volunteers across our school community, thank you. Your contribution helps create opportunities, build confidence and strengthen the brotherhood at OBs.

Another Old Boy doing us proud!

A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS, SEMISI

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate former OBHS student Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa (2017–2021) being named in the All Blacks squad for their upcoming tour of South Africa.

This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to Semisi’s hard work, dedication and perseverance.

Congratulations from all of us at Otago Boys’ High School — we are so proud of you, Semisi!

OBHS’s 23rd All Black!

https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/taeiloa-surprise-callup-for-all-blacks-pve7wppn

OBHS v King's Interschool Results The annual winter interschool fixture between Otago Boys' High School and King's High School was held last week.

The transformation of School House has been years in the making, and seeing it finally take shape has been incredibly rewarding.
Our Future Oaks fundraising campaign is still underway, helping ensure the next stages of the redevelopment become a reality.

https://www.obhsoldboys.co.nz/.../school-house-redevelopment

The transformation of School House has been years in the making, and seeing it finally take shape has been incredibly rewarding.

Our Future Oaks fundraising campaign is still underway, helping ensure the next stages of the redevelopment become a reality.

https://www.obhsoldboys.co.nz/projects/school-house-redevelopment

Please enjoy the first newsletter of the new term.

Newsletter - No 20 - 2026 Term 2 Students of the Term