House Competitions
The inter-House Competitions at Cashmere High School were established in 2007, and have proven to be very popular. The aim is to increase participation in school activities, create a sense of belonging and foster talents through competitions.
There are eleven House Events during the year, which each earn points for the six competitive Houses. Points are gained by participation numbers and also winning events. The Houses can win specific events, but ultimately aim to win the “House Shield” (presented on 8th November). In 2009 the overall winning House was Rutherford.
House Programme for 2010
| Student Council Camp | 20 February |
| Athletic Sports Day | 25 February |
| Talent Quest | 01 April |
| Cross Country | 04 May |
| Quizmere | 27 May |
| Wearable Arts | 1 July |
| Senior Spelling Bee | 19 August |
| Junior Spelling Bee | 09 September |
| Lipsync | 23 September |
| House Olympics | 18-22 October |
| House Shield Presentations | 08 November |
Houses
The six houses (every student belongs to one) are named after famous New Zealanders. Each house looks after approximately 280 students and has its own colour, student heads of house and head teacher.
Blake House
This house is named after legendary New Zealand yachtsman Sir Peter Blake.
Head Teacher: Mr Tuaine
Head Student: Wallace Aroita
Colour: Red
Britten House
This house is named after legendary New Zealand motorcycle builder John Britten.
Head Teacher: Mr Smith
Head Student: Kipp Nicholson
Colour: Yellow
Cooper House
This house is named after legendary New Zealand Maori activist Dame Whina Cooper.
Head Teacher: Mr Eden
Head Student:Charissa Theyers
Colour: Blue
Ngata House
This house is named after legendary New Zealand politician and lawyer Sir Apirana Ngata.
Head Teacher: Ms Smith
Head Student: Teresa Correia
Head Student: Calum Reid
Colour: Green
Rutherford House
This house is named after legendary New Zealand Nobel Prize winning scientist Sir Ernest Rutherford.
Head Teacher: Mr Fastier
Head Student: Sarah Haylock
Head Student: Andrew Isit
Colour: Purple
Sheppard House
This house is named after the legendary New Zealander Kate Sheppard who gained womens rights to vote.
Head Teacher: Miss Lamers
Head Student: Grace Love
Colour: Orange