The Foundation
The St Margaret’s College Foundation works with the College to ensure a future where generations of girls are empowered to learn, live and lead.
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Providing students with pastoral care and exceptional experiences across all aspects of College life, including sports, music, performing arts and cultural experiences.
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Funding bursaries and scholarships which help qualifying students receive a SMC education, and supporting the diversity of the College for the educational benefit and enrichment of all students.
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Enabling the ongoing professional development of our educational staff to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, and recognising and rewarding the dedication of our teachers in their commitment to our students.
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Continuing to improve our campus through the addition of new facilities, renovation of existing buildings and the purchase of emerging technology and equipment.
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Providing the College with flexible income that can be utilised wherever the greatest need lies, or should unexpected financial needs and challenges arise.
The impact of The Foundation
The Foundation Bursary Fund
Established in 2021 with the support of current and past parents, Old Girls and College Staff, the Fund has helped many families directly and significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund now sits in perpetuity, ready to support families who find themselves affected by extraordinary circumstances.
St Marks Chapel
This 115-year-old church was kindly gifted to the College in 2017 by Old Girl Gina Satterthwaite. Following a successful fundraising campaign, the chapel is now fully restored and offers students a space conducive to silence and meditation, as well as being available for community use.
Scholarships
Academic scholarships allow students who might not otherwise be able to afford tuition to receive an outstanding education at the College. Through The Foundation, students have been supported in pursuing their passions, whether in academia, the arts, or sports, changing the course of their lives.
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Nick is Director of Upright Scaffolding. His daughter Maddie is in Year 12 at SMC.
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Greg is the Managing Director of Northington Partners. His daughter Ruby graduated from SMC in 2018.
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Martin is the General Manager for Business & Innovation at ChristchurchNZ. His daughter Hollie is in Year 11.
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Cindy owns and operates a strategic marketing consultancy and her youngest daughter is in Year 11, and her oldest graduated in 2022. She is also the Trust Board representative on The Foundation Board.
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Ingrid is a Partner in the Property and Commercial Team of Taylor Shaw, Barristers and Solicitors. Her daughter Georgia graduated from SMC in 2017
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Diana is Executive Principal at SMC. She is dedicated to the College’s vision to create empathetic, confident and connected global citizens, who value personal excellence and strive to make a positive difference.
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Fionn is General Manager – Business Director at SMC and is appointed to the board to represent the College. Fionn is committed to the sustainability of The Foundation and the College, and responsible for the fiscal operations of both.