1992:
Alumni student Annelise Coberger (CGHS: 1985-1988) wins a silver medal in the Slalom event at the Albertville Winter Olympics in France. She was the only athlete to have won a medal from the Southern Hemisphere at that time.
1996:
A special assembly is held to farewell 16 year old students Lydia Lipscombe (Alumni: 1993-1997) and Sarah Catherwood (Alumni 1993-1997) who were both competing at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Sarah, the youngest NZ Olympian at the games competed in the 4 × 200 metre freestyle swimming relay. Lydia competed in 100 m, 200 m, and 4 × 100 m backstroke swimming events.
1997:
A toxic gas leak, from a 4th form science class, entered the school air ducts and forced the evacuation of the school, resulting in 190 staff and students being admitted to hospital. Mrs Newman and Sarah Johnstone (Head Prefect) were commended for saving Spaz the school cat.
1997:
Spaz the Cat dies in the School Holidays.
1997:
The Grand Concert is held at the school to celebrate the 120 year anniversary.
