Foundation Day was celebrated with a full school assembly led by the Principal, Neil Haywood, followed by a function to celebrate staff milestones.

Two prefects from 2006, Emma Cusdin and Georgia Whitla attended the assembly and spoke of their time at Riccarton and their lives since.

Later, the staff celebrated milestones. Chris McEntee was recognised as a Riccarton Legend for her 25 years' service to the school. 

Bevan Phillipson and Julia McCarthy became Friends of the School for their contributions to the school. Former students Shannon Boorer and Richard Peebles were inducted into the Wall of Fame.

Several staff were recognised for 10 years’ service to the school – Sean Coster, Charles Grubb, Lara Grocott, Amie Blackwell, Alex Schwass, Helen Pugh and Eileen McDonald. 

Nine have completed 15 years – Alison Mason, Joanne Nuttall, Jeff Gunn, Shane Morrow, Rick Harlow, Robyn Webster, David Biddick, Yvonne Andrews and David Harris.  

Andrew Jefferson and Joanne Thomson have completed 20 years’ service.

Anne Herbison has completed 30 years’ service while Graham Batchelor has completed 40 years.