OBHS Old Boys' Foundation

🎉 Join us in celebrating Des Smith's milestone birthday!
As Des approaches a milestone birthday, we want to come together and share our fondest memories, pictures, and well wishes.

From his roles as Deputy Rector, Head of Hostel, and driving force behind the OBHS Rugby Club, to his contributions to securing funds for student support and school projects – Des has left an undeniable mark on us all.

🔗 Go to this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1424685578211212 Lets flood it with heartfelt messages and memories as a nice surprise Des can enjoy seeing on his special day! Please post before Wednesday, October 2nd.

Congratulations! 👏 A great achievement from an old boy Ethan Todd 2005-2009

Proud winners of the NZAS Innovation in Export Award 🏆

We were very humbled and honoured to accept this award at the Southland Export Awards last night!

A huge thank you for all the support we have received and we are so excited for the future of this small Southland brand🔥

Introducing The Hoops Shop

Wanting some OBHS Kit? Orders are open for the next 7 days!
Shop here 👇👇
https://hoopshop.nz/

New OBHS hoodies and merchandise has landed
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Hoops Shop selling branded Gilbert products, including a school hoodie, boot bag, and grip socks, to help raise funds for sport at Otago Boys' High School. All profits from the Hoops Shop will go directly toward supporting OBHS sports teams and players with travel, equipment, and coaching needs.

Each item (excluding socks) is personalised with your name or initials, ensuring they won’t get lost! Delivery is expected in early November, and students can collect their orders from school.
The Hoops online store will open once per term, so if you miss this round, you’ll have another chance next term to purchase items for 2025.

🏉 Welcome Home to the 1999 U15 Rugby Team! 🏉

Tonight, we warmly welcomed back the 1999 U15 Rugby team, National Champions from a truly remarkable season and tournament 25 years ago! It was a privilege to host these old boys tonight for the 1999 U15 Rugby Reunion. Not only did they get a chance to share memories of winning the national tournament, but they also passed on invaluable advice to our current U15 blues rugby team, who are gearing up for their own tournament next week.

Thank you to Des Smith for leading the proceedings and sharing inspiring stories from the ’99 team. Thank you also to the U15 blues parents for their support during the jersey presentation. Your encouraging words and the official presentation of the jerseys to your sons made the event special. 🤝

Best wishes to the U15 blues rugby team and their coaches for next week’s tournament. You embody the honor and spirit of the Hoops, upholding the school’s values of Perseverance, Excellence, Courage, Honour, and Respect. As you take the field, cherish the brotherhood you’re part of and the proud legacy you’re continuing. Enjoy each game creating unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships.

Enrolments Open for 2025!

At Otago Boys’ High School, we are committed to crafting a culture of excellence where each student thrives academically and personally. With tailored teaching, smaller class sizes, and a balanced approach to education, we ensure that every boy can reach his full potential. Beyond academics, our students excel in sports, arts, and leadership, guided by our core values of perseverance, excellence, courage, honour, and respect. 🏫✨

📝 How to Apply: Visit https://portal.obhs.school.nz/enrolment to complete your application.

📅 Deadline: Applications are due on Friday, 23rd August.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 📧 [email protected].

Join a school that fosters leadership, character, and success. Apply today! 🌟

📸 Last Night’s Event Recap! 📸

We had a wonderful, small but meaningful catch-up with some of the UK OBHS Old Boys last night at The Laundry in Brixton. It was a great evening filled with reminiscing, laughter, and updates on all things OBHS.

A big thank you to Melanie Brown, Chef Restauranteur and owner of The Laundry, for hosting us and making the evening so special.

Thank you to the old boys and their family who attended, ex Director of Boarding and Assistant Principal Vai Mahutariki who was in town and Rector Richard Hall who was also in the UK attending a conference.

Exciting news: Many UK old boys who wanted to attend were away on Summer holidays so we have locked in another catch up. We are planning an Old Boys’ dinner at The Laundry towards the end of the year when the All Blacks are in town! Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.

📣 Reminder for all London OBHS Old Boys! 📣

Join us for a fantastic catch-up in London! This is a great opportunity to reconnect, share memories, and stay updated on what’s happening at OBHS. Rector Richard Hall is currently in the UK and will be attending the event!

📅 Date: Thursday, 11th July
🕠 Time: 5:30 pm
📍 Location: The Laundry, 374 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8PL

Special thanks to Melanie Brown, Chef Restauranteur and owner of The Laundry.

We look forward to seeing you there!

🌟 2 Days to Go! 🌟

Have you got your ticket yet? Join us for a special night with Kevin and Robyn Barrett, the incredible parents to eight children, including three All Blacks – one a Captain and another a Vice-Captain. Their journey from rural Taranaki to international rugby stardom is both inspirational and motivational. Don’t miss out on hearing their amazing story!

Event Details:
📅 Friday, 5th July
📍 Green Island Rugby Club, 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $60 per person (Light supper included)

Special guest Brendan Laney and MC Joe Latta will also be joining us for this memorable evening.

📧 To purchase tickets: [email protected]

Only 2 days left! Secure your tickets now and be part of this incredible event.

If you’re in Christchurch tomorrow, feel free to head down to support the OBHS Winter Inter-school against Christchurch Boys. Tonight it started with a great win with the OBHS Senior A Basketball Team beating CBHS 106 - 93! 👏

We also have the OBHS Old Boys event at the Canterbury Club starting 5.30pm. All is welcome!

🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening with the legendary Barrett family and special guest Brendan Laney! 🌟

🏉 A Night with Kevin and Robyn Barrett
📅 Friday, 5th July
📍 Green Island Rugby Club, 7 PM

With eight children, including three All Blacks, Kevin ‘Smiley’ and Robyn Barrett’s story is one of resilience, hard work, and unwavering family support. From rural Taranaki to international rugby stardom, their journey is truly inspirational and motivational.

🎟️ Tickets: $60 per person (Light supper included)
📧 To purchase tickets: [email protected]

Special guest Brendan Laney will be joining us, and our MC for the night is Joe Latta. Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Book your tickets now!



**Disclaimer:** "Image used in this post is credited to Photosport © and is used for promotional purposes only. All rights are reserved by their respective owners."

🌟 Inviting all OBHS Old Boys' in London! 🌟

🎓 It's been too long! Join us for a long-awaited reunion and catch-up with your fellow OBHS alumni. Whether you finished OBHS recently or years ago, this event is your chance to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate our shared memories of OBHS.

📅 Date: Thursday 11 July, 2024
🕒 Time: From 5.30pm
📍 Location: The Laundry at Walton Lodge, 374 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8PL

The Laundry is a lively bar-bistro serving hip cuisine with a Kiwi twist, nestled in a shabby-chic Edwardian laundry lovingly owned by London-based Kiwi, Melanie Brown.

'

Attention Old boys’ in Christchurch

We are excited to invite you to the Old Boys’ Winter Get-Together at the Canterbury Club on Tuesday, July 2nd, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. $30 per head to be paid at the door.

This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about our school days, and stay updated on the latest happenings at OBHS.

We hope to see you there!

Address: 129 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8140
(sited on the corner of Worcester Blvd and Cambridge Tce)

Do you remember your time spent at Mt Aspiring Lodge as a student? There is a new page to join if you are interested.

The page is here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560704157893

Fifty years ago, the OBHS Mt Aspiring Lodge was under construction. The purpose of this page is to keep FRIENDS OF THE LODGE up to date with planned developments and 50th anniversary celebrations (scheduled for late 2025).

We would love to stay connected with OBHS Old Boys. If your contact details have changed or you want to be part of our database, please complete the form below so we can stay connected with you!

https://forms.gle/4WAnDrnbrs34e62v9

Being connected means you will receive updates, newsletters and announcements of events and reunions for the OBHS Foundation.

Are you an old boy living in Auckland or the UK? We have a couple of old boy events happening this year, which is a great chance to catch up with OBHS mates/school friends. Thanks to all those who have already registered. If you haven’t please scan the QR code or click the link. Thanks

https://forms.gle/zYn98JhiJxY92Cqx7

Old boys tent set up and ready for a great day at the Wanaka A&P Show. If your in town, come on down and say hi 👋

We have a number of old boy events coming up! For those interested in attending the Auckland and UK catch ups, please click the link below to register for catering purposes. We look forward to catching up soon!

OBHS Old Boys Catch Up 2024 To help us with catering purposes for the Auckland and UK old boy events, please complete the below form. We look forward to catching up with you again soon!

We are looking forward to another year at the Wanaka Show on March 8th and 9th 2024. We invite all old boys to come and say hello at our tent. This year part of our tent is set up just for old boys to chill and catch up, so we would love to have you come and say hello!

Another opportunity to catch up for old boys is Thursday 7th March at the Speights Ale House Wanaka. Thank you to old boys Roger and Archie Gordon for hosting us from 5pm.

Memberships: We're pleased to announce that the OBHS Old Boys' Foundation membership is now available. By becoming a member, you'll be contributing to the support of both the school and each other. The membership form and the benefits it offers can be found by clicking the link below.

https://www.obhsoldboys.co.nz/membership

As a community, Otago Boys' High School connects thousands of men across the world. Crafted within the archway are bonds and connections the go beyond the academic subjects. Whether on the stage or sports fields, we all had the opportunity to compete in the blue and white hoops. Being part of the OBHS Old Boys' Foundation means you stay connected to those people and those moments, as well as, importantly, being connected to the present students. We know it takes a community to raise a child. We also know staying connected to each other is good for our health, join the OBHS Old Boys' Foundation and contribute to a Hand Up, Not Out tradition.

*Please note: Existing Old Boys/Foundation Life members - your membership is still valid. We are grateful for your membership and support.

Are you a business owner or are your involved in a business? We invite you to have your business included in our OBHS Old Boys' Foundation Directory. This directory aims to create a network of contacts among Old Boys, fostering mutual support and connections. The directory is open to both those in New Zealand and around the world. To have your business included, please click the link below and complete the provided questions.

https://forms.gle/2JNsJzwGF92Npwdo7

Thank you

Team sheet is out! If you are free on Tuesday 30th January, please come down to Littlebourne for the OBHS old boys vs OBHS first XI cricket match. Details include: 40 Over Match, First ball 10.30am start, Old Boys bat first.

Smashed it! Amazing results Simon Maole 💪

Congratulations to the New Zealand men’s hockey team who has qualified for the Paris Olympics. This team includes three OBHS old boys - Hugo Inglis, Kane Russell & Blair Tarrant. All the best for Paris! 🔵⚪️

The 2024 Crest Clean OBHS Old Boys Foundation Golf Day is Friday 5th April If you would like to enter a team please email [email protected]

Our first Central Otago old boys catch up will be in Wanaka - Thursday 7th March, 5pm at the Speights Ale House Wanaka. If you’re a local or in town for the Wanaka Show weekend we would love to see you. Nothing less than a good catch up with familiar faces. Thanks to Roger and Archie Gordon for hosting.

First event of the year - OBHS old boys vs OBHS first XI cricket match, Tuesday 30th January. It’s always a day of fun watching the old vs new battle it out on Littlebourne. For more information about playing for the old boys team, please contact Gerard Finnie .[email protected]