Y10 NCEA Results | Prizegivings | Student Leadership | New Assistant Principal

Principal’s Message

Tēnā koutou, e te whānau o Cashmere High School – Te Iringa o Kahukura.

It’s been a strong few weeks for our school, with excellent results and milestones across several areas. Our Year 10 students have achieved outstanding outcomes in the NCEA Literacy and Numeracy assessments, performing well above both national and comparable-school averages. Numeracy reached 82.9 percent (national 51), Reading 87.5 percent (national 57.5), and Writing 86.7 percent (national 55.6). These results reflect both expert teaching and consistent student effort. Well done to all involved.

Our recent Year 11 and 12 Prizegivings were a great success, with an excellent turnout from parents and whānau. Congratulations to all award recipients, and particularly to our Dux winners; Julia Walters (Year 11) and Alexander Williams (Year 12). Our senior students are now in full exam mode as NCEA begins on Tuesday 4 December.

We’ve also confirmed our student leadership team for 2026, including Head Students (Max Eadie-Lilley, Charlotte Clatworthy, Utkarsh Singh and Zoe Clarke), Prefects, and House Captains. We look forward to seeing them step confidently into their roles next year, leading with service, integrity, and purpose.

Tonight we gather at the Christchurch Town Hall for our Year 13 Graduation. This is always an incredible occasion and a wonderful way to celebrate our young people as they conclude their high school journey.

Ngā mihi,

John Stradwick
Principal

Introducing Our Head Students for 2026

Congratulations to our Head Students for 2026 - a well-deserved recognition of their leadership and dedication to the Cashmere community. From left to right: Mr N Milward (Head of School Year 13, 2026), Zoe Clarke (Deputy Head Student), Charlotte Clatworthy (Head Student), Max Eadie-Lilley (Head Student), Utkarsh Singh (Deputy Head Student), Mr J Stradwick (Principal).

Senior Prizegivings

This week we celebrated our Year 11 and 12 Prizegivings — wonderful occasions recognising academic excellence and leadership across our senior school. Congratulations to all our award recipients and to the families who joined us to share these proud moments. Our Year 13 Graduation, will be held this Friday evening. We look forward to acknowledging their achievements, friendships, and contribution to the life of Te Iringa o Kahukura as they take the next steps in study, work, and life beyond school. Please note: Junior School Prizegivings will be held during the day on Tuesday 9th December.

Prizegiving Award Recipients

See the full list of recipients here

New Assistant Principal: Mr Tom Wilkinson

We’re delighted to announce that Tom Wilkinson has been appointed Assistant Principal – Student Support, at Cashmere High School. Tom has been an integral part of our community for the past 16 years in various roles as a Head of School, Head of Faculty, and Science and Performing Arts Technology Teacher, as well as coach of the 1st XI Boys Football team. This appointment recognises his outstanding leadership, professionalism, and commitment to student wellbeing and engagement.

Cashmere Parents' Group: THANK YOU

A huge thank you to our wonderful parents and the Cashmere Parent Group (CPG) for the beautiful Morning Tea they hosted for all staff last Friday. Your efforts, care, and generosity in preparing and providing such an incredible spread were appreciated by everyone. The variety and quality of the food — along with the warm atmosphere you created. Thank you again for your continued support of our kura and your kindness toward our staff.

School Spirit: House Shield & House Captains for 2026

The 2025 House Shield competition once again brought out the best of Cashmere’s school spirit — from intense interhouse sports battles to vibrant performances and service challenges. The atmosphere across the year was one of energy, teamwork, and pride in representing each house. After months of competition and close scoring, Cooper House emerged victorious, taking the overall title for 2025. Congratulations to all Cooper students and leaders for their outstanding effort, consistency, and spirit throughout the year — and to all houses for making it another unforgettable and spirited contest.

We’re also delighted to announce next year’s House Captains:

NCEA/NZQA External Examinations Update

By now, students should have received their Examination Admission Slips and exam information from their form teachers. Students need to check this carefully to ensure that all their examinations appear on this slip. If there are any missing, students will need to see the Principals nominee (Miss Martin - MIL) as soon as possible so that late entries can be made and a new slip printed. Under no circumstances, should this slip be written on.

This slip is needed to enter every examination,  so students need to keep this safe and bring it with them for every examination.

In week 4, all students and whanau will be emailed further Cashmere specific information about exams, so please look out for this.

Uniform Shop Moving Off-site

We have made some changes to how our uniform is sold. This is to ensure we can offer the best prices, and stock availability, and store hours.

• Our current online store will close on 27th November.

• Our current physical onsite store will close on 5th December at 2pm, no more stock from our current uniform shop will be sold after this time.

Our new uniform supplier (Mainland Uniforms) will have our stock onsite and online, ready to sell from 10am on Saturday 13th December.

• The new Mainland Uniform Store location is South City Mall, 549 Colombo Street.

• The store hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and from 10am to 1pm on Saturdays (they are closed on Sundays and all Public Holidays).

www.mainlanduniforms.nz 

Managing yourself around at Exam Time

With our current NCEA revision lessons and final examinations starting from Tuesday 4th November, our Head of Guidance Counselling Mr David Williams and his department, offers students some tips on managing stress at exam time. Read more

Key Dates

Also see our full calendar on our website HERE

• Tuesday 4th Nov - NCEA Examinations Start

• Tuesday 4th Nov - Year 9-10 School Examinations Start

• Wednesday 5th Nov - Art Folio Evening

• Thursday 13th Nov - Ministry of Education set Staff Only Day

• Friday 14th Nov - Canterbury Anniversary Day

• Thursday 27th Nov - Year 8 Whānau Hui

• Friday 28th Nov - Senior Sign Out Day

• Wednesday 3rd Dec - Junior Activities Day

• Wednesday 3rd Dec - Year 10 Art Folio Night

• Friday 5th December - Senior Citizens Christmas Party

Prizegivings:

• Friday 28th November - Pasifika Fiafia Prizegiving

• Wednesday 3rd December - Te Pukenga Prizegiving

• Tuesday 9th December - Junior Prizegivings (morning)

Alumni News

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