Otago Boys' High
School New Zealand Otago Boys' High School
has a proud record of academic achievement and has also been able to
celebrate the success of its sporting teams and individuals at National
level.
There are a wealth of activities and sport here that all
boys can involve themselves in developing their skills and self esteem.
The
delivery of Education is like all other aspects of society today, facing
change at an ever increasing rate. Otago Boys' High School
keeps pace with that change and develops with the right mix of traditional
values and modern teaching methods, supported by cutting edge technology.
A great history, and
exciting future...
Otago
Boys High School was established in 1863 to provide education for students from
Dunedin, Otago and Southland. This remains the central focus for the
school today, although students from other parts of New Zealand and
overseas are now included on our roll.
The
school opened on its present site in Arthur Street in 1885. Until then it
had shared a site in Dowling Street with Otago Girls High School. The
Main Tower Block, designed by Mr R A Lawson, has long been regarded as one
of the finest pieces of architecture in Dunedin. Increasing roll numbers
from 1903 led to the opening of the Shand Building in 1914. In 1920 the
Fulton Building provided six additional classrooms, but this has since
been replaced with the gymnasium complex and swimming pool.
A former
Rector, Mr W J Morrell, gave his name to one of the more recent teaching
blocks sited on what was the old fives court. Specialist science
laboratories were constructed in 1967, and were named after the
world-renowned plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe, an Old Boy of the
school. Mr D J MacLachlan, Rector from 1963 to 1985, worked tirelessly for
the construction of the main teaching block, which now bears his name.
Included in his efforts were the preservation and refurbishment of the
Main Tower Block, the central feature of which is the Maurice Joel
Theatre. These buildings were opened in 1983.
The new
buildings blend naturally and elegantly with the architecture of the past,
providing a unique environment for learning and the enjoyment of school
life and activities.
Our values
The
philosophy of the school is reflected in its list of core values: academic focus self--discipline mutual respect understanding and acceptance of diversity tradition of achievement tradition of participation personal integrity and honesty positive attitude cooperation and responsibility self--reliance and confidence.
Our vision
Otago
Boys High School offers the very best education for boys. The school environment
will promote achievement and excellence in all aspects of learning personal, social cultural, academic and sporting.
Through
participation, students will grow to enjoy success and confidence in an
environment which fosters leadership and a positive approach to future
work in society.
Our location
Otago
Boys High School is located close to the retail and commercial centre of Dunedin.
It is within easy walking distance of the libraries, art galleries,
museums, University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic and world-class sporting
facilities.
Dunedin
is New Zealand s first city, with many fine examples of Victorian and
Edwardian architecture and some of the most spectacular coastal wildlife
of any city in the world.
Population 110,000Modern city living in a village atmosphere
Student--friendly and safe Pacific coastline and beaches
World--renowned University of Otago
Otago rugby and cricket at Carisbrook
Twelve golf courses Several art galleries and museums
Only four hours drive to Queenstown and Central Otago ski-fields
International students
The
Board of Trustees sets down the limit of International Students in
relation to the number of total pupils in the school. We enrol
between 40 to 45 international pupils and the school roll is around 700
pupils.
Our
goals are:to develop an international education perspective for all students,
staff, parents, caregivers and the wider community to establish an optimum number of International Students in relation
to the school to develop appropriate staffing practices to cater for International
Students.
Each
International Student is supported by an E.S.O.L. programme. On arrival, an
assessment of the English level of the student is made. An appropriate
E.S.O.L. programme will be arranged for individual students. They will
also be placed with New Zealand students for the subjects they have chosen
as part of their course.
Senior
students wanting to gain entrance qualifications to University may have to
do a two-year course beginning at year 12 level, in order to achieve the
level of English required for University courses. This applies to students
from countries where education is not in English. While you may have
achieved good passes in your own country, when you come to New Zealand and
classes are all taught in English and the style of teaching is different,
you will find you will not achieve as well as you would hope.
CONTACT
Otago Boys' High
School
2 Arthur Street, Dunedin, New
Zealand
Postal address:
PO
Box 11, Dunedin, New
Zealand
Phone:
+64
3 477 5527
Fax: +64
3 477 5468
Email:
school.sec@obhs.school.nz
Web: www.obhs.school.nz
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CONTACT
Otago Boys' High
School
2 Arthur Street, Dunedin, New
Zealand
Postal address:
PO
Box 11, Dunedin,
New
Zealand
Phone: +64
3 477 5527
Fax: +64
3 477 5468
Email:
school.sec@obhs.school.nz
Web:
www.obhs.school.nz |
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