On behalf of Mana Toroa, we would like to invite all students and whānau to our Matariki breakfast held here at Riccarton High School on the 21st of July. Please see our attached invitation and guide to Matariki for more information, Mānawatia a Matariki.

On Friday 26 May 2023, Riccarton High students from 10C took the first SSEP field trip to Akaroa Salmon.

A massive congratulations goes out to Mia Yee (11 KNP) for her selection in the National Secondary Schools' Brass Band.

We have had a busy and inspiring term 2, with students making the most of the wonderful opportunities that have been provided to them.

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.

Thrive for Girls Leadership Conference is an excellent opportunity for aspiring young women who are passionate about leadership while embracing their unique potential.

Term two has been fantastic for fostering cultural diversity at Riccarton High School with lots of activities. Here are some highlights.

Our senior students learning Japanese recently spent the day at the University of Canterbury with 520 students from 18 schools in Canterbury.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Oliver! What an absolute joy to watch and we thank you for all the dedication, passion and mahi that went into bringing this wonderful musical to life.

The SVA Service Award Programme is a nationally recognised framework that runs at our kura with the Student Volunteer Army empowering their young volunteers to make tangible differences in the world every day by supporting their local communities.

In term 3 a number of students will experience changes to their timetable. Please see below.

Year 10 Literacy and Numeracy Exams and University Entrance

We have so many amazing tamariki involved in sports here at Riccarton High School that we are in desperate need of your help! Getting involved in your child's sports activities is a great way to bond with your child and support their interests.

The ‘GRIP Student Leadership Conference’ is a one-day event held in numerous cities across several countries and is enjoyed by tens of thousands of students each year. The central focus of the conference is equipping student leaders with practical ideas and skills which will allow them to make a significant contribution to their schools.

Important information for parents and whānau wanting to enrol their student at Riccarton High School in 2024.

An important reminder to all our families.

The current developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence/AI and programmes like ChatGPT are exciting and have lots of potential impacts, both benefits and risks, on the way we currently do things here at school and out in the wider world.

We are excited to announce that our school formal this year will be held on Saturday the 22nd of July at Addington Raceway - Silk's Lounge from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

Going to school every day is really important if children are to achieve and succeed. As parents and carers, it's up to us to make sure our children are attending school every day.