Cashmere Primary Te Pae Kererū is a primary school on Hackthorne Road in Cashmere, a leafy residential suburb on the foothills south-west of central Christchurch. It is a place of schooling for young children, taking them through the primary years and preparing them for the move on to secondary school. The school's name carries both English and te reo Māori, a sign of the bilingual, community-minded spirit that many New Zealand primary schools aim for. Families who choose a school like this are usually looking for a settled base for their children's first years of formal learning: strong foundations in reading, writing and maths, time for science, music, art and physical education, and a daily routine that children can grow into. Because it sits in a residential suburb, the school is a part of the local neighbourhood as much as a destination. Children walk, scoot or are dropped off along the surrounding streets, and the school gates become a meeting point for parents, caregivers and neighbours in the mornings and afternoons. Cashmere itself is known for its hillside views over the city and its quiet streets, which suit a school community that values a calmer pace. For anyone looking at the school, the website at cashmereprimary.school.nz is the place to find the school's own description of its programme, term dates and enrolment information.