Riccarton High School

23/07/2026

🚨 ATTENTION ALL YEAR 12s! 🚨

Student Leadership Day registrations are still open!

Thinking about taking on a leadership role in 2027? Join us in the RHS Whare on Saturday, 8 August 2026 from 9am & 3pm to learn what student leadership is all about and hear more about the opportunities available.

Register via the link in our bio. Registrations close Friday, 31 July 2026.

Get involved. Stay involved.

23/07/2026

Introducing Riccarton High School's New Principal.

After a thorough appointment process, the Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Ms Haidee Tiffen has been appointed as the new Principal of Riccarton High School.

Haidee brings a deep commitment to people-centred leadership and a philosophy grounded in three words: Listen, Lead, Serve. For her, this begins with genuinely understanding the perspectives, needs and aspirations of students, staff and whānau – and from that foundation, creating the conditions for others to thrive through high expectations, genuine care and a collaborative culture where everyone feels heard and included.

Haidee comes to us from Rangiora High School, where she has served as Deputy Principal. Beyond the classroom, she is a distinguished sportswoman – a former head coach and captain of the White Ferns, the New Zealand women’s cricket team, and the recipient of the honour of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for her service to cricket.

Ms Tiffen will be introduced to the school community at the start of Term 4.

03/07/2026

We asked our students to leave one final farewell message for Mr. Haywood. ❤️

Here’s what they had to say.

We hope you all have a safe and enjoyable holiday break. See you all back fresh and ready for term 3!

03/07/2026

20/06/2026

We had an amazing turn out for the 40hr challenge fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who donated and got the chance to splash a staff member or a student leader🧽🧊💧

10/06/2026

Let's help those in need!

04/06/2026

Riccarton’s got talent is almost here! Sign ups close this Friday, so get in while you still can. Looking forward to see all the amazing acts 🩵🧡💜💛

27/05/2026

TWO IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

POSTPONEMENT - STAFF ONLY DAY 29 MAY 2026
A reminder that tomorrow’s scheduled Staff Only Day has been postponed until Term 3. Students are therefore expected to attend school as normal tomorrow (Friday, 29 May 2026).

A new date has tentatively been set for Friday, 21 August 2026. More details will be shared closer to the time.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

KING'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
This weekend is King's Birthday weekend, with the public holiday being observed on Monday, 1 June 2026. Please note that the school will be closed for instruction on this day.

We wish all students and their whānau a safe, restful, and enjoyable long weekend.

21/05/2026

Shout out to our amazing musical extravaganza performers! The talent was out of this world, and it was so cool to see all of you showcase what you’ve been working on this year.

17/05/2026

Riccarton High School is excited to announce the return of our Peerswick Scholarships for 2027.