St Peter's Cambridge, New Zealand

St Peter's Cambridge, New Zealand St Peter's Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls from Years 7 to 13.

Independent Anglican affiliated preparatory and high school for years 7 - 13 | Co-ed | Day & Boarding

This morning our Year 9 Chinese class took their learning beyond the classroom, heading into Food Technology to learn th...
08/09/2026

This morning our Year 9 Chinese class took their learning beyond the classroom, heading into Food Technology to learn the art of making dumplings, bringing language, culture and practical learning together. Before getting hands-on, students explored the history and meaning behind dumplings in their Chinese class, then put their learning into practice by making their own. A great example of how learning comes to life when subjects connect.

Our students continue to make their mark on the international sporting stage, with 13 St. Peter’s students representing,...
07/09/2026

Our students continue to make their mark on the international sporting stage, with 13 St. Peter’s students representing, or selected to represent, New Zealand across eight different sporting codes over the past few months.

July was a huge month. Year 13 student Harry Lugton represented New Zealand at the ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Krakow, while Monty Gardner (Year 9), Fergus Gardner (Year 10), Holly Nilsson (Year 11) and Nico Cogan (Year 12) competed at the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane against more than 3,000 riders from 41 nations. Quinn Pike (Year 12) also represented New Zealand at the 2026 Trans Tasman Swimming Series in Western Australia, and Louise Dijkstra, also Year 12, claimed the WBC MuayThai Youth World Championship title in Bangkok, Thailand

August saw Cooper Nilsson (Year 12) and Hazel Gardner (Year 13), travel to Belgium for the 2026 UCI Track Cycling Junior World Championships. Sarah Seddon (Year 11) represented New Zealand at the World Mounted Games in France in the Under 18 age group, while Jessica Johnstone (Year 12) competed at the 2026 Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships in Walnut, California.

And there’s more to come. Year 13 student Jamie Henderson will travel to Canada this month to represent New Zealand at the World Junior Road Cycling Championships, and Maya Tebbutt (Year 12) has just been named in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Under 18 Rugby League team. Year 8 Scott Carver has also been invited to represent New Zealand in dressage at the PCIA Virtual Dressage competition.

Reaching this level requires resilience, discipline and sacrifice, qualities that extend well beyond the sporting arena. We are incredibly proud of all our students who have earned the opportunity to pull on the silver fern and compete for New Zealand, demonstrating these qualities as they pursue their sporting passions.

After a huge week of sport at Winter Tournament, the focus now turns to our Year 7 & 8 students, who are in Tauranga thi...
06/09/2026

After a huge week of sport at Winter Tournament, the focus now turns to our Year 7 & 8 students, who are in Tauranga this week to compete at the AIMS Games.

With more than 14,500 competitors, AIMS is the largest junior sporting event in Australasia and provides an incredible opportunity for our students to enjoy the experience of competing alongside young athletes from across the country and beyond.

Good luck to all our competitors. Give it your best, support your teammates and enjoy every moment. Remember to keep an eye on the St. Peter’s Cambridge Sport page to keep up to date with results, photos and updates throughout the week.

From bowling to making focaccia bread, the Term 3 Te Awa team have had a fantastic time getting to know our local neighb...
03/09/2026

From bowling to making focaccia bread, the Term 3 Te Awa team have had a fantastic time getting to know our local neighbours at Te Awa Lifecare Village, sharing experiences, trying new things and picking up some new skills along the way.

A huge thank you to the team at Te Awa Lifecare Village for welcoming us so warmly, we’ve loved every minute.

On Wednesday, six of our Year 13 students had the opportunity to attend a Grey Power Cambridge meeting, where they took ...
02/09/2026

On Wednesday, six of our Year 13 students had the opportunity to attend a Grey Power Cambridge meeting, where they took part in a Q&A panel with members of the community.

The students were asked a wide-ranging set of questions, covering everything from the cost of living, AI and the voting age, to issues they would raise with electoral candidates, student loans, hobbies and how they spend their free time.

Our students represented themselves and St. Peter’s exceptionally well, confident, engaging and authentic. They stayed on afterwards to continue conversations, connect with members of the community and enjoy the afternoon tea provided.

A big thank you to Grey Power for the invitation, warm hospitality and for creating such a positive opportunity for our students to share their perspectives and connect with our wider community.

Pictured: Our Year 13 students with Grey Power Cambridge President Philip Coles.

A great night for our Year 7 and 8 speakers at the Waikato Full Primary School Speech Competition, held at Rotokauri Sch...
02/09/2026

A great night for our Year 7 and 8 speakers at the Waikato Full Primary School Speech Competition, held at Rotokauri School last night.

Four students represented St. Peter’s, with Rowan Eckoldt-Stevenson in Year 7 and Alan McConnell in Year 8 both taking out 1st place in their respective sections and qualifying for the Grand Final.

Rowan spoke on Action Can’t Be Accomplished Alone, while Alan presented Why We Shouldn’t Have Zoos.

George Campbell in Year 7, speaking on If Video Games Replaced School, and Camille Petit in Year 8 with Animals Have Stronger Personalities Than We Think, also represented the school exceptionally well, with Camille placing third in her category.

Well done to all four students on their preparation, confidence and enthusiasm.

Following on from Little Thinkers visiting St. Peter’s, last week our other Year 12 PE Studies class headed out into the...
02/09/2026

Following on from Little Thinkers visiting St. Peter’s, last week our other Year 12 PE Studies class headed out into the community to continue putting their leadership skills into practice.

The students planned and delivered a range of PE activities at local kindergarten Little Thinkers, giving the children the opportunity to take part in a familiar environment where they felt comfortable and confident to get involved.

It was a great opportunity for our students to step outside the classroom, adapt their leadership approach and gain hands-on experience working with younger children.

We’re pleased to introduce onsite sports physician services at St. Peter’s, delivered in partnership with Foundation Cli...
31/08/2026

We’re pleased to introduce onsite sports physician services at St. Peter’s, delivered in partnership with Foundation Clinic and Cambridge Sports Medicine.

This new offering strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive, integrated care for athletes and active individuals across the school and wider community.

Based out of our Health Centre on Wednesday afternoons from 12:30-4:30pm, this service is by referral only. Referrals can be arranged through our physiotherapy team or via a GP.

Last week was a successful one for our debaters, with the Junior and Senior House Debating Finals followed by the Waikat...
31/08/2026

Last week was a successful one for our debaters, with the Junior and Senior House Debating Finals followed by the Waikato Interschools Debating Competition on Thursday evening.

At the House Debating Championships, Swears claimed both the Junior and Senior titles. The Junior final debated “This House Would ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles,” with Abir Mahajan, Michelle Shi and Mika Smith defeating Chandler. Mika Smith was named Best Speaker.

The Senior Final debated “This House Would replace all means-tested welfare with a Universal Basic Income,” with Alec Fernandez, Chloe Fernandez and Lachie Wallace defeating Hanna. Lachie Wallace was named Best Speaker.

Our students then continued their success at the Waikato Interschools Debating Competition. Meihan Liu, Isabella Gu, Michelle Shi and Angela Diao won the Junior Open Division, while Will Carey, Jessica Jamieson and Abby Hurt were Division winners in the Senior Open Division. Anjana Kanchi, Divya Pasupati and Sophia Wang were Senior Open Division runners-up.

The individual results were equally impressive, with Divya Pasupati named 1st Best Speaker, Georgia Wang 2nd, Anjana Kanchi 3rd, Lauren Liu 4th and Sophia Wang 5th. In the Senior Premier Division, Alec Fernandez was also named 5th Best Speaker.

Congratulations to all our students on an excellent week of debating and a fantastic collection of results.

This week's theme focuses on gratitude for the people in our lives, appreciating the families, friends, colleagues and s...
30/08/2026

This week's theme focuses on gratitude for the people in our lives, appreciating the families, friends, colleagues and students who support, challenge and fulfill us.

At this morning’s assembly, Head Boy Joe Lang shared what this means to him before presenting this week’s Pennant to Harlan Vadnjal of Oliphant House, who is highly regarded by both staff and students for the contribution he makes to our school community.

It was a busy morning as we also recognised a huge number of student achievements, including:
- Our students achieving outstanding results at both the St Peter’s and Waikato Regional Science Fairs.
- Our debaters achieving excellent results at last Thursday’s Waikato Interschools Debating Competition, including a number of individual awards.
- Our Under 15 Girls Hockey team winning the Waikato Secondary School Hockey U15B Competition.
- Our musicians receiving several awards at Friday’s Waikato ITM Band and Orchestral Festival.

Congratulations to all of our students recognised this morning. It was a wonderful reminder of the huge range of success across all areas of school life.

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