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RHS Newsletter - February 2023

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2022 Scholarship Recipients

Kia ora koutou.

by Neil Haywood, PRINCIPAL

Welcome to term 1! It has been great to see a hive of activity around the school with new students settling in and our returning students getting back to positive classroom routines.

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Whare news from Atatū, Uranga, Whaiao & Kōtuhi

by RHS Kaiarataki

The Riccarton Way is the spirit, the wairua that underpins the way we think, act and feel about ourselves, others at the school and those in our local and international community.

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Correct Uniform

by RHS Senior Leadership Team

We are proud of our uniform and wearing it correctly with pride demonstrates respect for our Riccarton Way. All students must wear full and correct uniform at school, to and from school and when representing the school.

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The Riccarton Way

by Neil Haywood

Understanding one of our key focuses for 2023.

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Congatulations Satoi Miyamoto

by Mrs Sue Napier

Satoi has just been accepted as a science scholar at Auckland University, by achieveing amazing results, gaining 102 excellence credits.

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Learner Hui - 14 March 2023

by Mrs Carole Lake

Since the introduction of our whare culture in 2020, we feel very strongly that the whānau class and the role of the whānau teacher is integral to its success.

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A message from NZ Police

by NZ Police and RHS

During Term 1 of the 2023 school year Police will be increasing their presence around high schools throughout Christchurch.

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Safety over convenience and parking etiquette for students

by RHS Administration

An important reminder for anyone dropping off and/or picking up students from Riccarton High School.

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Big Arvo 2023

by Leah Williams

The annual Big Avo was held on Friday 10 February, and it proved to be one of the best yet.

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Canterbury Polyfest 2023

by Riccy Raccoon

Canterbury Polyfest is a representation of Pasifika traditional dance, music and custom, featuring secondary school students from around the Canterbury & Southern region.

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Oliver!

by Emma Cusdin

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to audition for our school show.

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UNITY WEEK / TE WIKI KOTAHITANA - Weaving people together

by Riccy Raccoon

This week reminds us of the importance of weaving communities together to honour our common bonds and create a future where we all feel we belong.

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Kia ora from the Careers Department at Riccarton High School

by Mrs Lou Heenan & Mrs Jane Hall

We are looking forward to being able to help all students with their future pathway decisions, whether it be through meeting with potential employers, talking to Tertiary Providers or writing their CV, we are here to help!

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Rising Stars

by Cerys Roberts-Smith

Congratulations to Hannah Jones (11ABD) and Bella Folesi (11WRB).

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Say Cheese!

by Riccy Raccoon

New Student Powhiri, New Staff Powhiri, Big Arvo, Valentines Day & Orohaki - Term 1 is off to a sensational start.

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Exciting news for Rugby at RHS

by Riccy Raccoon

Hillmorton High School, in conjunction with ex NPC & ITM player, Robbie Fruean, have put a fantastic initiative together, geared towards growing rugby in Canterbury schools and communities.

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SchoolDocs Policies available for review

by Neil Haywood

We have now moved all of our policies to the SchoolDocs website. SchoolDocs updates, modifies or creates policies in response to changes in legislation or Ministry of Education guidelines, significant events and reviews/requests from schools. Visit SchoolDocs online to submit feedback on policies due for review in Term One.

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Lego for Learning

by Michelle Hemmingsen

A request from our Learning Support Team.

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RHS needs your help!

by Kim Mcintrye

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Scholarship results

by Riccy Raccoon

Congratulations to the following students who gained Scholarships in 2022:

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Crusader Regional U18 Maori Rugby Camp

by Riccy Raccoon

We were lucky enough to have a kōrerorero with Willie Brown, who is running this year's Crusader Regional U18 Maori Rugby Camp.

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Women in Engineering is hosting an exciting 3-day day-time camp at the University of Auckland during the Easter break, April 19-21st 2023!

by Women in Engineering

The goal of this camp is to get female students interested in engineering and encourage them to continue studying physics and calculus to help facilitate this.

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