To the hypnotic beat of djembe drums and breath-taking lighting effects, The Lion King Junior created joy and magic. Six capacity audiences gasped, cheered, wept, laughed and were enchanted. Professional-quality acting, singing and dancing; the brilliant set; stunning costumes, masks and make-up that morphed students into vibrant African birds and amazing animals delivered sensual overload and delight. Unforgettable! 

Kia Ora Koutou. We are almost at the end of a very busy term and I know that both our staff and students are looking forward to the opportunity to catch their breath over the two-week break. 

We are looking for two parents to join the team as we begin this exciting phase in the school’s history.

A warm welcome to Lulette Carnie, who joins us as the new Cultural Diversity Facilitator.

The Christchurch City Council will be installing new signage at the Vicki Street entrance shortly. The aim is to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists entering and leaving the school grounds. Please refer to the diagram for the give-way rules.

Riccarton won the shield by 50 points to 15, winning the Badminton, Basketball, Football and Netball.

Winter is finally here and the Riccarton International ski club as back up and running. Riccarton International takes students up the mountain once a week during the winter season.

Announcements were made in June, for the 2017 Canterbury Basketball Representatives Teams. Dean Brown (9MK), Dan Griebel (9MC) and Riley Holland (9MK) have been selected as players for the Canterbury Basketball Representative U15 Mainland Teams to play in the South Island Tournament in July.

Congratulations to Justine Owen (13BW), who has been selected to swim in the Canterbury Gold Squad. Justine was selected with her results from the New Zealand Age Group Championships in March.

Do you have time to help our students? RHS is looking for volunteers who are able to support students needing Special Assessment conditions by acting as reader/writers or supervisors during assessments.

Has your son or daughter grown out of their uniform? The PTA can sell it on your behalf.

Volunteering for anything is a selfless act and eight senior students from Levels 2 and 3 Hospitality classes showed that they were able to give up their time and put a smile on their faces to help Mrs Ross and Mrs Schwass host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Sunday morning, 28 May 2017.

This term 9RD have been developing their skills in problem solving, effective communication and collaboration through producing group entries for the nationwide Future Transport Competition.

We are quite concerned that a number of parents are driving through the school grounds to drop their young people off in the morning.

Host families are needed for our international students for 2017 and beyond.

STP Students apply a range of skills outside the classroom.