Our story began in 2009, when Graeme Cook, Owen Evans and then-Principal Mark Wilson shared a vision for the future of Cashmere High School.

Beginning with just $650 and an ambitious goal, they established the Foundation to provide lasting philanthropic support for the school and the generations of students who would follow.

Their vision was grounded in something that has always been central to Cashmere: the strength of its people. Inspired by the enduring friendships, generosity and connection of the school’s founding pupils, the Foundation set out to create a community that could continue giving back through time, talent and financial support.

Since then, the Foundation’s impact has continued to grow, while its founding purpose remains at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to carry forward the legacy established by Cashmere’s earliest school community.

For 70 years, Cashmere High School has been shaped by the people who have passed through its grounds: students, staff, whānau, friends and supporters.

The Foundation helps preserve these connections by sharing stories, celebrating achievement, caring for the school’s heritage and creating opportunities for alumni to reconnect with one another and with Cashmere.

As the school grows and changes, its sense of belonging endures. The friendships formed here, the experiences shared and the memories created become part of a much larger story - one that began with Cashmere’s founding pupils and continues with every new generation.

We invite you to remain part of that story.