Parent Information

We value the strong connections we have, and the support we receive, from our St Margaret's College parents and caregivers. You’ll find here helpful information and important dates.

Important dates

  • Term dates 2025

    • Term 1 Monday 27 January - Friday 4 April (return to school dates TBC)
    • Term 2 Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
    • Term 3 Monday 14 July - Friday 12 September
    • Term 4 Monday 6 October - Thursday 4 December (Friday 5 December is a Teacher Only Day)
  • Term dates 2026

    • Return to school Monday 2 February - All Year 7, 9 and 13 students, all new Year 8, 10-12 students
    • Term 1 begins Tuesday 3 February
    • Waitangi Day Friday 6 February
    • Y7-10 Parent Teacher Interviews Tuesday 17 March - Y7-13 closed from 12.15pm
    • Term 1 ends Thursday 2 April
    • Term 2 begins Tuesday 28 April
    • Boarding Exeat Weekend Thursday 28 May - Monday 1 June
    • Teacher Only Day Friday 29 May
    • King's Birthday Monday 1 June
    • Term 2 ends Friday 3 July
    • Term 3 begins Monday 20 July
    • Y11-13 Parent Teacher Interviews Wednesday 9 September - Y7-13 closed from 12.15pm
    • Term 3 ends Friday 18 September
    • Term 4 begins Monday 12 October
    • Labour Day Monday 26 October
    • Teacher Only Day Thursday 12 November
    • Canterbury Anniversary Day Friday 13 November
    • Term 4 ends Thursday 3 December
  • Parent Teacher Interviews 2026

    • Middle School Tuesday 17 March, 1:15-5:30pm - in person
    • Middle School Thursday 19 March, 4:30-7:30pm - in person
    • Senior School Tuesday 5 May, 4:30-7:30pm - in person
    • Senior School Thursday 7 May, 4:30-7:30pm - in person
    • Senior School Wednesday 9 September, 1:15-5:30pm - online
    • Senior School Thursday 10 September, 4:30-7:30pm - online
    • Middle School Thursday 15 October, 4:30-7:30pm - online
    • Middle School Tuesday 20 October, 4:30-7:30pm - online

Music and Speech & drama lessons

Enrol your daughter in classes with specialist teachers here:

Music

Speech & drama

Important information

Parent resources

Stay connected and access a range of helpful resources across all aspects of our College.

College policies

The wellbeing of students and staff is at the heart of everything we do. Our policies have been put in place to address a variety of potential scenarios.

Uniform

We offer a uniform that is attractive, easy to wear and offers choice. Students choose from a range of uniform options that can be worn throughout the year.

Laptops and stationery

Information and communication technology plays an important role in learning at SMC. Students from Year 7 require an Apple Laptop, and from Year 1 upwards a full range of stationery.

Parents and Friends Association

All parents automatically become members of our Parents and Friends Association and are warmly invited to become actively involved in our SMC community.

For further information, get in touch.