St Margaret’s College
Canterbury
Upcoming Events at St Margaret’s College
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 10 Jun 2026 |
Building Readers Literacy Workshop
An opportunity for Year 0-3 parents to learn more about our approach to the teaching of reading and get some tips about ways to support at home. TiC: Bridget Compton-Moen |
| Friday 12 Jun 2026 |
Year 7 & 8 family breakfast
Hosted by the PFA. |
| Sunday 14 Jun 2026 |
Middle School Chapel
A compulsory service for all Year 7-10 students. Formal uniform required. |
| Sunday 14 Jun 2026 |
Tramping club trip
TiC: Bridget Mackie & Lucy Stock |
| Tuesday 16 Jun 2026 | PFA meeting |
| Wednesday 17 Jun 2026 | House Day |
| Thursday 18 Jun 2026 |
Senior School academic bar assembly
This assembly will also be available by livesteam. |
| Friday 19 Jun 2026 |
Year 10 dance with Christ's College
TiC: Ms Rachel Quigley |
| Sunday 21 Jun 2026 |
Junior School House Chapel
This is a required service for all students in Years 0–6. Instead of the formal uniform, girls are invited to show their spirit by dressing in their House colours. |
| Sunday 21 Jun 2026 |
pp. Tramping club trip
TiC: Bridget Mackie & Lucy Stock |
| Sunday 21 Jun 2026 |
EcoAction planting session
All SMC students are welcome to join us for the Eco Action Planting Sessions. Please check the EcoAction facebook page for further information. |
| Wednesday 24 Jun 2026 |
Contemporary Concert
TiC: ATU |
| Thursday 25 Jun 2026 |
Middle School academic bar assembly
This assembly will also be available by livesteam. |
| Friday 26 Jun 2026 |
Boarding parent event
TiC: Rachel Clemenger |
| Saturday 27 Jun 2026 |
Senior Ball
TiC: James Evans |
| Saturday 27 Jun 2026 | Chamber Contest (Regional Final) |
| Monday 29 Jun 2026 |
Parent presentation: Sharon Torpey (with Christ's College)
Sharon Torpey will speak about Empowering Young People Through Real, Honest Drug Education. Sharon is the Founder and Director of Drug Education Australia. The aim of the session is to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to make safer, healthier decisions. This event is suitable for parents and caregivers only. Year 11 and year 13 students from St Margaret’s and Christ’s College will participate in a tailored session with Sharon during the school day, however, parents with children in other year groups are warmly encouraged to attend the parent session. Please register here. |
| Tuesday 30 Jun 2026 |
Junior School celebration assembly
This assembly will also be available via livestream. |
| Wednesday 1 Jul 2026 | Junior School closed for instruction |
| Wednesday 1 Jul 2026 | Year 0-6 student led conferences |
| 2 Jul 2026 – 5 Jul 2026 |
Year 7 & 8 Growing leaders trip
TiC: Rachel Quigley |
| Friday 3 Jul 2026 | Term 2 ends |
| Friday 3 Jul 2026 |
Boarding families afternoon tea
TiC: Rachel Clemenger |
| Sunday 5 Jul 2026 |
TDA mid year show
Timings TBC. More info to follow. |
| Friday 10 Jul 2026 | Matariki |
| Monday 20 Jul 2026 | Term 3 begins |
| Wednesday 22 Jul 2026 |
Dunedin Margaritas
TiC: Amanda Marchant |
| Thursday 23 Jul 2026 | Year 7 & 8 parent drinks |
| Friday 24 Jul 2026 | Lincoln Uni Open Day |
| Sunday 26 Jul 2026 |
Year 7-13 Eucharist House Chapel
Houses: Mānuka, Rātā & Kōwhai A compulsory Chapel for girls in Year 7-13. Formal uniform requried. TiC: Rev. Stephanie Clay |
| Tuesday 28 Jul 2026 | PFA meeting |
| Thursday 30 Jul 2026 |
Senior Learning Pathways evening
Held ahead of subject selection, this exhibition-style evening is for students in Year 10-12 and their families. You will have the opportunity to meet subject teachers, our Senior School team, and our Careers Adviser to ask questions and explore options. |
| Friday 31 Jul 2026 |
Year 9 dance with Christ's College
TiC: Rachel Quigley |
| Friday 31 Jul 2026 |
Book dress up day
Girls are encouraged to come to school dressed as a book character. |
| Saturday 1 Aug 2026 |
Chamber Contest - national final
Dependant on heat and semi final results. |
| Sunday 2 Aug 2026 |
Year 7-13 Eucharist House Chapel
Houses: Kōnini, Matipo & Rimu A compulsory Chapel for girls in Year 7-13. Formal uniform requried. TiC: Rev. Stephanie Clay |
| 2 Aug 2026 – 4 Aug 2026 | Winter Quad |
| Sunday 2 Aug 2026 |
EcoAction planting session
All SMC students are welcome to join us for the Eco Action Planting Sessions. Please check the EcoAction facebook page for further information. |
| Thursday 6 Aug 2026 |
Year 12-13 Mother-Daughter High Tea
A PFA hosted event. |
| Friday 7 Aug 2026 |
Year 9 family breakfast
Hosted by the PFA. |
| Saturday 8 Aug 2026 | Year 11 semi-formal |
| Saturday 15 Aug 2026 |
Dance night show
TiC: Candice Cain Timings TBC |
| Sunday 16 Aug 2026 |
Tramping club trip
TiC: Bridget Mackie & Lucy Stock |
| 19 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026 | Prelim exams (13IB & 13/12 NCEA) |
| 19 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026 | Year 11 exams |
| Thursday 20 Aug 2026 | Year 10-13 parent drinks |
| Friday 21 Aug 2026 | Vic/Massey open day |
| Sunday 23 Aug 2026 |
Junior School Chapel
A compulsory service for all Year 0-6 students at the Transitional Cathedral. Formal uniform required. |
| Sunday 23 Aug 2026 |
pp. Tramping club trip
TiC: Bridget Mackie & Lucy Stock |
| 24 Aug 2026 – 27 Aug 2026 | Prelim exams (13IB & 13/12 NCEA) |