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Tuesday 27/01/2026
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Maggie's Uniform shop opens for 2026
10am - 4pm |
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Sunday 1/02/2026
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Boarding arrivals begin
10:00am - All Year 13s arrive to Cranmer House
11:00am - new Year 7, 8 & 9 arrive to Julius House
12:00pm - returning Year 9's arrive to Julius House |
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Sunday 1/02/2026
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Boarding parent induction lunch
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Sunday 1/02/2026 - Monday 2/02/2026
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Prefect Camp
TiC: James Evans |
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Monday 2/02/2026
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New student induction day
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Monday 2/02/2026
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Junior School connection interviews
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Monday 2/02/2026
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Boarding arrivals continue
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Tuesday 3/02/2026
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Term 1 begins
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Tuesday 3/02/2026
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Mihi mihi
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Wednesday 4/02/2026
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Timetabled classes begin
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Thursday 5/02/2026
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Junior School meet the teacher evening
We warmly invite you to the Junior School Meet the Teacher and Welcome Picnic on Thursday 5 February.
The outline for this evening is as follows-
4:30pm - Junior School courtyard - refreshments and meet and greet - a short introduction to the Junior School team
4:40pm - Info Session #1 - in your daughter’s classroom
4:55pm - Info Session #2 - Session is repeated so parents can attend a second session if more than one daughter in the Junior School.
Your classroom teacher will be communicating information regarding classroom routines, programs, timetables and expectations. |
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Thursday 5/02/2026
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Tutor Connect
An opportunity to meet with daughter's tutor teacher and connect with other families in the tutor group.
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Thursday 5/02/2026
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SMC Family Picnic
Please RSVP here: smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/family-picnic-
2026 |
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Friday 6/02/2026
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Waitangi Day
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Monday 9/02/2026
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Descendants' breakfast
Hosted by our SMCOGA team.
TiC: Amanda Marchant |
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Monday 9/02/2026
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Senior A Volleyball begins
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Tuesday 10/02/2026
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Year 7 connection day
TiC: Lucy Mackie and Rachel Quigley |
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Tuesday 10/02/2026
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PFA meeting
You are warmly welcome to join us for our first PFA meeting of the year. |
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Wednesday 11/02/2026
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Senior School tutor and individual photos
Formal uniform to be worn by girls in Year 11-13. |
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Wednesday 11/02/2026
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Prem Tennis begins
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Wednesday 11/02/2026
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Super Touch begins
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Thursday 12/02/2026
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Middle School tutor and individual photos
Formal uniform to be worn by girls in Year 7-10. |
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Thursday 12/02/2026
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Crimson event - Former Stanford Dean of Admissions, Martin Walsh
Evening with Stanford University former Dean of Admissions Martin Walsh RSVP here/;
https://www.crimsoneducation.org/nz/events/nzl-inperson-stanford-admissions-secrets-live-in-christchurch-feb-2026utm_source=school&utm_medium=s_newsletter&utm_campaign=NZ_core_2025-12-02_st-margarets-school-comms#form-builder-section
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Friday 13/02/2026
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Junior School+ Preschool class and individual photos
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Sunday 15/02/2026
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Middle School Family Chapel
You are warmly welcome to join us for our first Middle School Chapel of the year. This is a compulsory service for girls in Year 7-10, whānau are welcome to join us for this evening service.
Girls are required to wear formal uniform. |
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Monday 16/02/2026
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Introduction to Senior School evening
This first event provides an overview of Senior School life at St Margaret’s, including our culture and the expectations we hold for our Senior students. It is particularly relevant for students in Years 11 and 12 and their families. The evening will be livestreamed for our boarding and international families. |
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Monday 16/02/2026
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All Volleyball begins
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Tuesday 17/02/2026
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Shrove Tuesday
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Wednesday 18/02/2026
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Ash Wednesday
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Wednesday 18/02/2026
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Wednesday sport begins
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Thursday 19/02/2026
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Year 7-13 Athletics Day
8:00am busses depart SMC for NPW.
smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/athletics-day |
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Thursday 19/02/2026
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Junior School House Fun Day
More info to follow in the Junior School newsletter. |
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Monday 23/02/2026
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Year 4-6 swimming sports
Periods 3 & 4.
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Tuesday 24/02/2026
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Year 8 Beach Education
TiC: Leanne Chambers |
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Wednesday 25/02/2026 - Friday 27/02/2026
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12IB camp
TiC: Valerie Eves |
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Thursday 26/02/2026
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Rite Journey parent evening
For parents only, please join us as we talk through the SMC Rite Journey programme and what to expect in the year ahead. |
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Friday 27/02/2026
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Rite Journey Ceremony - calling and departure
Parents and daughters to attend for a breakfast together before the girls depart for their day out. |
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Friday 27/02/2026
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Rite Journey Calling
Girls depart for their day out. Girls are to be wearing their full school tracksuit & PE gear, suitable for physical activity. The day will conclude at 3:30pm.
TiC: Amanda Hardy |
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Friday 27/02/2026
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Year 12 Design illustrator workshop
Timings TBC
For Year 12 Design students (am only)
TiC: Ruve Crawford |
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Friday 27/02/2026
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Boarding families’ barbeque
Please RSVP here: smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/boarding-
families-barbecue |
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Tuesday 3/03/2026 - Friday 6/03/2026
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Year 9 camp
TiC: Amanda Surridge |
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Wednesday 4/03/2026
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Year 7 & 8 zone swimming qualifiers
Qualifying races for independent zones for Year 7 & 8 girls.
This trial is just for zone qualifying. Our Year 7-13 swimming sports event will be for year group placings and trophies. |
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Thursday 5/03/2026
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12IB parent information evening
TiC: Valerie Eves |
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Thursday 5/03/2026
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Silver Tie assembly
Year 10-13 assembly for the presentation of Silver Tie awards.
This assembly will be livestreamed. |
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Friday 6/03/2026
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New parents afternoon tea
Join an informal afternoon tea hosted by our Parents and Friends Association to get to know other families new to the College.
https://smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/pfa-new-families-afternoon-tea-1 |
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Friday 6/03/2026
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International Women's Day
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Saturday 7/03/2026 - Sunday 8/03/2026
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Tramping club trip
TiC: Bridget Mackie & Lucy Stock |
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Sunday 8/03/2026
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Junior School Family Chapel
You are warmly welcome to join us for our first Junior School Chapel of the year. This is a compulsory service for girls in Year 1-6, whānau are welcome to join us for this evening service.
Girls are required to wear formal uniform. |
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Sunday 8/03/2026 - Tuesday 10/03/2026
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Summer Quad
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Tuesday 10/03/2026
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PFA meeting
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