http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.camhigh.school.nz en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:06:18 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/172381/senior-prizegiving/ Before leaving on study leave, we celebrated our senior students at the 2026 Senior Prizegiving.At the prizegiving we acknowledged the students who have placed first in subjects across year levels. As well as this, almost 40 special awards were handed out. These included the Cambridge High School Educational Trust Awards incorporating the Tom and Rose Milnes Trust Award, the Bev Smale Textiles Award and Bev Smale Hospitality and Catering Award.A special mention to our 2026 Dux Hun... Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:03:01 +1300 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post172381 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/172267/introducing-your-2027-senior-student-leaders/ At our final full school assembly for 2026 today, we named the senior student leaders for 2027.Congratulations to all students stepping into these important leadership positions. We look forward to seeing the impact and contributions you make to the school community.Our Head Students are Manaaki Bruce, Elin Gainsford, Blake Urbahn, and Eleanor Whittaker.The Academic Prefects are Flynn Jenkins and Sophia Manipol.The Arts Prefects are Austin Savage and Shantae No... Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:31:42 +1300 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post172267 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/171981/sports-awards-celebrate-talented-athletes/ On October 21 we held the Sports Awards Evening where our talented young sports men and women were recognised for their achievements and contribution to a variety of sports at Cambridge High School NZ. Congratulations to all our award winners. Major Awards New Zealand Representative Badges: Elin Gainsford (Football), Tess Hancock (Water Skiing), Joshua Runciman (Water Skiing), Beth Walker (BMX), Chelsie Watson (Polocrosse), Joel Watson (Polocrosse), Chelsea Bau (Target S... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:54:03 +1300 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post171981 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/171977/arts-awards-acknowledge-talented-artists-and-performers/ On October 20 we held the Arts Awards Evening where our talented dancers, actors, and musicians were recognised for their achievements and contribution to the Arts at Cambridge High School NZ. Congratulations to all our award winners. Visual Arts CHS Diligence in Visual Arts (Junior): Beverly Davis-Hewitt CHS All Round Excellence in Visual Arts (Junior): Emily Fu CHS Outstanding Contribution to Visual Arts (Senior): Kayla Millar CHS Outstanding / Top Visual Artist (... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:24:12 +1300 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post171977 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/171504/the-chs-manifesto/ Kia ora koutou,In the spirit of the time, I thought it would be good to make some commitments to you for this final term of the year.  While we won't be asking for your vote, we are asking for your support as we continue to build a culture of high expectations, high achievement, and pride in our school.Our Commitment to Teaching and LearningWe pledge to teach to our full potential, every lesson, every day.That means being prepared, starting classes on time, making the most of every learning... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:38:42 +1300 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post171504 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/170821/unready-have-no-regerts/ Kia ora CHS Whaanau,Depending on their year level and other factors, our senior students are currently in very different situations. Some need credits and have important assessments still to complete. Some have external exams ahead. Some have already accumulated all the credits they need to pass their NCEA level. Some Year 13s are only weeks away from finishing school, while our Year 11 and 12 students will be back next year.  Derived Grade exam results are imminent if not already received.... Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:44:52 +1200 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post170821 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/169902/practice-makes-a-good-test/ Kia ora CHS Whaanau,One of the most compelling lessons from this year's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour has been how quickly momentum can shift.The All Blacks stormed through the opening matches, defeating the Stormers, the Sharks, and the Bulls by big margins before winning the first Test against South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park. At that point, some observers felt the series was all but decided.  An ageing Springbok side against the new-found dynamism of the Dave Rennie inspired ABs.  H... Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:58:07 +1200 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post169902 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/169394/principal-appointment/ Teenaa koutou ki te whaanau o te kura tuarua o Te Oko HoroiDear Parents and Caregivers,The Cambridge High School Board is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Mr Paul McAvoy as Principal of Cambridge High School.Mr McAvoy has been Acting Principal since the beginning of Term Two, providing stability and certainty while the permanent appointment process was undertaken.The Board received a number of high calibre applications for the Principalship and Mr McAvoy was selected following ... Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:01:52 +1200 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post169394 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/168874/frost/ Kia ora koutou,No, not that frost, the other one.  I'm sure you've had enough chats about morning frost and the one-in-twenty-year flu spike already today, so I want to talk about the other Frost.Many of you will recall a quote - "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference."   It's from a 1916 poem by American poet laureate, Robert Frost, and is used to motivate independence, self-confidence, and a spirit of discover... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:13:26 +1200 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post168874 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/post/167131/mrsmckinnon-retires-after-35-years-at-cambridge-high/ After a more than 40-year teaching career, including 35 at Cambridge High School, Sandra McKinnon is retiring. Mrs McKinnon has worked at Cambridge High School since 1991 in roles across the senior leadership team. But 40 years ago, there was “never any doubt” she wanted to teach. Originally from Auckland, after leaving high school   She took a gap year and completed an Executive Business course before beginning a Bachelor... Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:13:18 +1200 http://www.camhigh.school.nz/blog/#post167131