The three Whānau – "Hiwi", "Moana", and "Whenua" – compete throughout the year for the Preen Shield.

Students rear bobby calves and poultry, as well as carry out basic plant propagation.

After school numbers began to decline the plan was abandoned, and Watlington Intermediate closed in late 2004.

[6] In 2005, Mountainview faced a merger alongside many other secondary schools within the proximity of the South Canterbury District due to educational changes as discussed with Education Minister of New Zealand, Trevor Mallard.

Despite the unpopularity of this decision to close down schools to save taxpayer money, many had to comply with governing rule.