St Margaret’s College
Canterbury
Upcoming Events at St Margaret’s College
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 Oct 2026 | Term 4 begins |
| Thursday 15 Oct 2026 |
Middle School parent/teacher interviews
In-person parent-teacher interviews for Year 7-10 students. |
| Thursday 15 Oct 2026 | Sports photos |
| Thursday 15 Oct 2026 |
Middle School academic bar assembly
This assembly will also be available by livesteam. |
| Friday 16 Oct 2026 | 13IB study leave begins |
| Friday 16 Oct 2026 |
Arts celebration event
A celebration of the arts for Year 7-13 students and families. Tickets and evening schedule to be published shortly. TiC: Anna Turner |
| Friday 16 Oct 2026 | Foundation Golf |
| 17 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026 |
Tramping club trip
TiC: Bridget Mackie and Lucy Stock |
| Sunday 18 Oct 2026 |
Senior School service of blessing
Year 11-13 service of blessing + Year 13 leavers rings. A compulsory service for all Year 11-13 students. Formal uniform to be worn. |
| Sunday 18 Oct 2026 |
PFA Senior School Parent drinks
Please RSVP via SMC Connect: smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/service-of-blessing |
| Monday 19 Oct 2026 |
Middle School information evening
If you are looking to join us in 2028, we invite you to discover a full Middle School experience that provides the optimal level of challenge while empowering girls to discover their strengths and passions. Meet key staff and explore the breadth of curricular and co-curricular opportunities available to our girls, while your daughter meets with other enrolled and prospective students in our 2028 cohort and gets to know our campus. For boarding families, there will be an opportunity to meet our boarding staff and tour our boarding facilities. https://enrol.stmargarets.school.nz/events/middle-school-information-evening-2026-10-19 |
| Monday 19 Oct 2026 | Sedley Wells concert |
| Tuesday 20 Oct 2026 |
Middle School parent/teacher interviews
Online parent-teacher interviews for Year 7-10 students. |
| Wednesday 21 Oct 2026 |
Sports awards evening
Refreshments served from 6:30-7:00pm Presentations begin from 7:00pm in the Charles Luney Auditorium. |
| Thursday 22 Oct 2026 |
Junior School athletics day
Timings TBC |
| Thursday 22 Oct 2026 |
Year 8 Independent Schools Dance
TiC: Mrs Lucy Mackie More information to follow. |
| Friday 23 Oct 2026 | 13NCEA study leave begins |
| Friday 23 Oct 2026 | PFA Coffee Morning |
| Monday 26 Oct 2026 | Labour Day |
| Tuesday 27 Oct 2026 | PFA meeting |
| 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 | 12IB exams |
| 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 | Year 5 & 6 camp |
| Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 |
NCEA folio exhibition
TiC: Mr Callum Arnold |
| Thursday 29 Oct 2026 |
Year 7 & 8 big day out
TiC: Rachel Quigley & Lucy Mackie |
| Thursday 29 Oct 2026 |
Year 9 (2027) parent induction evening
TiC: Susie Campbell Timing TBC |
| Friday 30 Oct 2026 |
Year 9 (2027) orientation day
TiC: Susie Campbell Timings TBC |
| 30 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 | SMCOGA reunion weekend |
| Friday 30 Oct 2026 | 12NCEA study leave begins |
| 30 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 | Year 9 (2027) boarders sleepover |
| 2 Nov 2026 – 3 Nov 2026 | 12IB exams |
| 2 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026 |
Rite Journey camp
TiC: Amanda Hardy |
| Tuesday 3 Nov 2026 |
Christchurch Music Festival performance
TiC: Sue Bealing Year 5-7 girls. |
| Wednesday 4 Nov 2026 | Nelson community event |
| Thursday 5 Nov 2026 | Blenheim community event |
| Saturday 7 Nov 2026 | Marlborough A&P show |
| Tuesday 10 Nov 2026 | NCEA exams begin |
| 10 Nov 2026 – 11 Nov 2026 |
Year 4 sleepover and big day out
TiC: |
| Wednesday 11 Nov 2026 |
Boarding families afternoon high tea
TiC: Rachel Clemenger |
| Wednesday 11 Nov 2026 | Year 5-8 ISSA zone athletics |
| Thursday 12 Nov 2026 | Teacher only day - school closed for instruction |
| Friday 13 Nov 2026 | Show Day |
| Friday 13 Nov 2026 | 13IB exams conclude |
| 16 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 | Junior tournament week |
| Tuesday 17 Nov 2026 | Wānaka community event |
| Wednesday 18 Nov 2026 |
Itinerant music concert
A showcase of different itinerant music pieces. TiC: Ms Amanda Woods |
| Thursday 19 Nov 2026 |
Year 7 (2027) parent induction evening
TiC: Susie Campbell |
| Friday 20 Nov 2026 |
Year 7 (2027) orientation day
TiC: Susie Campbell Timings TBC |
| 20 Nov 2026 – 21 Nov 2026 | Year 7 & 8 (2027) boarders sleepover |
| Friday 20 Nov 2026 | Junior School orientation morning |
| Sunday 22 Nov 2026 |
Rite Journey final ceremony
4:15-4:45pm | Refreshments in the Quad 5:00-5:25pm | Chapel service for formal conclusion of the Rite Journey 5:30-7:30pm | Student speeches TiC: Amanda Hardy |