Performing Arts

Cashmere High School has a well-justified reputation in the performing arts – with stunning annual productions, National champions in Stage Challenge, award-winning entries in bands, singing, Theatre Sports and orchestra.

We have a long history of excellence in arts and music with a succession of talented teachers and an impressive list of graduates that includes Bic Runga (CHS 1989-93) and Zed band members Nathan King, Ben Campbell and Adrian Palmer (CHS 1992-96).

Māori and Pasifika performing arts groups at Cashmere High School add richness to our community. The Ropu o Te Iringa o Kahukura welcomes special visitors and performs at Māori festivals and competitions. Our Pasifika Culture Group represents Cashmere High School at the Christchurch Schools cultural festival each year.

Activities offered include:

Audio-visual lighting
Brass Ensemble
Boys and Girls Barbershop Quartets
Cashmere Voices (Choir)
Chamber Music
Concert Band
Concestra
Creative Writing
Debating
Drama Festival
Flute Choir
Irish Band
Jazz Ensemble
Lip Sync
Māori Culture Group
Male Voices
One Act Play Competitions
Orchestra
Pasifika Culture Group
Percussion Ensemble
Photography
Major Production
Rock Bands
Saxophone Ensemble
School Newspaper
Sheilah Winn Shakespeare
Speech Competitions
Stage Band
Stage Make-Up
Stage Challenge
Theatre Sports
Wearable Arts

There are also a wide range of regular clubs – such as Science, Chess and Computing.