St Margaret’s College

Canterbury/Chatham Islands

St Margaret’s College is a Composite school situated on 12 Winchester Street, Canterbury/Chatham Islands.

With a roll size of around 842 students. Diana Patchett is the principal .

They provide support for international students to enrol at St Margaret’s College. If you're looking for a New Zealand Education you can visit their website or phone them Phone: +64 XXXXX click (The current time in New Zealand is 7:41 AM).

Physical Address:

12 Winchester Street
Merivale
Christchurch

Phone: 033 XXXXX click

Email: stmargarets.school.nz click

Postal Address:

P O Box 25094
Christchurch 8144

Upcoming Events at St Margaret’s College

Event Date Details
Monday 16/03/2026 Year 7-13 swimming sports
Year 7-10 | Morning programme (8:30am-1:00pm)
Year 11-13 | Afternoon programme (1:00-3:30pm)
Tuesday 17/03/2026 Middle School parent/teacher interviews
In-person parent-teacher interviews for Year 7 to 10 students.
School closed from 12:15pm for Years 7-13.
Tuesday 17/03/2026 School closed from 12:15pm for Year 7-13
School closed at 12:15pm for Year 7-13 students for Middle School parent-teacher interviews to take place in the afternoon.
Thursday 19/03/2026 Middle School parent/teacher interviews
In-person parent-teacher interviews for Year 7 to 10 students.
Thursday 19/03/2026 Open Day
For more information head to our website: https://enrol.stmargarets.school.nz/events/open-day-2026-2026-03-19
Friday 20/03/2026 Year 12 & 13 father-daughter breakfast
Hosted by the PFA.

https://smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/y12-13-pfa-breakfast
Saturday 21/03/2026 Cranmer Lunch
TiC: Amanda Marchant
Monday 23/03/2026 Parent speaker series: Dr Judith Locke
A parent speaker series for our Preschool - Year 4 families: Helping your child become confident and capable.

https://smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/preschool-year-4-parent-education-series-dr-judith-locke-helping-your-child-become-confident-and-capable
Tuesday 24/03/2026 Parent speaker series: Dr Judith Locke
A parent speaker series for our Year 5-9 families: Helping your child become confident and capable.

https://smcconnect.school.nz/events/view/year-5-9-parent-education-series-dr-judith-locke-helping-your-child-become-confident-and-capable
Thursday 26/03/2026 SMCOGA Tennis
TiC: Amanda Marchant
Thursday 26/03/2026 Ancestry dress up day
A non uniform day. We invite the girls to come dressed in clothing that represents their culture; this could be traditional dress, or more modern representations such as a sports uniform or the colours of their country’s flag.
Saturday 28/03/2026 Sheilah Winn Shakepeare festival
Hosted by SMC.
Sunday 29/03/2026 Year 7-13 Palm Sunday Chapel
A compulsory Chapel for all Year 7-13 students.
Formal uniform required.
Tuesday 31/03/2026 Twilight concert
Tuesday 31/03/2026 Junior School celebration assembly
Families are warmly welcome to join us for our end of term celebration assembly.

This assembly will be livestreamed.
Wednesday 1/04/2026 2027 International trips information evening
TiC: Bridget Mackie, Kathryn Gray + Sophia Lord
Thursday 2/04/2026 Term 1 ends
Thursday 2/04/2026 Boarding families afternoon tea
Monday 27/04/2026 Boarders return to SMC
Tuesday 28/04/2026 Term 2 begins
Wednesday 29/04/2026 Whole school Cross-Country
Timings TBC
Wednesday 29/04/2026 Orchestral Extravaganza
Thursday 30/04/2026 Senior production all day rehearsal
Thursday 30/04/2026 Otago parent information evening
Saturday 2/05/2026 Senior production tech rehearsal (all day)
Sunday 3/05/2026 Senior production tech rehearsal (all day)
Monday 4/05/2026 Current Year 6 parent information evening
Please join us from 6.00pm for canapés and refreshments. At 6.30pm, our Head of Middle School, Kathryn Gray, will present an overview of the Middle School years at SMC, followed by introductions to key staff members.
Monday 4/05/2026 Otago Uni Open Day
Tuesday 5/05/2026 Senior School parent/teacher interviews
In-person parent-teacher interviews for Year 11-13 students.
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Middle School scholarship applications close
Wednesday 6/05/2026 Student and Staff Viewing of Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking
TiC: Anna Turner with support from Jess Erasmus and Savena Fagalima

More info to follow.
Thursday 7/05/2026 Senior School parent/teacher interviews
In-person parent-teacher interviews for Year 11-13 students.
Thursday 7/05/2026 Christchurch Careers Expo
Thursday 7/05/2026 Year 3 & 4 netball begins
Friday 8/05/2026 Christchurch Careers Expo
Friday 8/05/2026 Year 5 & 6 netball begins
Saturday 9/05/2026 Senior production dress rehearsal
Sunday 10/05/2026 Senior production dress rehearsal
Tuesday 12/05/2026 Les Misérables - Senior Production
Wednesday 13/05/2026 Les Misérables - Senior Production
Wednesday 13/05/2026 - Friday 15/05/2026 Year 7 camp
TiC: Lucy Mackie
Thursday 14/05/2026 Les Misérables - Senior Production
Friday 15/05/2026 Les Misérables - Senior Production
Friday 15/05/2026 Junior School father-daughter breakfast
Hosted by the PFA.
Saturday 16/05/2026 Les Misérables - Senior Production matinee
Saturday 16/05/2026 Les Misérables - Senior Production final show
Sunday 17/05/2026 Middle School scholarship exams
Timings TBC

TiC: Susie Campbell
Sunday 17/05/2026 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.
Monday 18/05/2026 Showquest (Year 8)
Girls to attend rehearsal at the town hall all day, followed by an evening show.

Girls to bring a packed lunch (and required food for the day). Pizza dinner supplied to the girls.

Once tickets are available to purchase, parents will be notified via email.

TiC: Stacy Goldsworthy
Monday 18/05/2026 Sony camp applications open
Year 11 - 13 only.
Information will be shared in assembly and on student notices.

TiC: Mr Evans

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