The autumn colours are fading fast and I write this listening to the sounds outside of hockey balls and netballs as winter sports training and competitions get underway.

The end of last term was busy for SMC Arts with a most successful Arts Week, Orchestral Extravaganza, Twilight Concert and Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition and we congratulate all our performers and organisers. Now into Term 2 and rehearsals for Alice! are well under way with girls and staff very excited to see the creativity emerging.

Three weeks in France to immerse themselves in French language, culture and history -- what a whirlwind! Eleven lucky Year 11 & 12 French students got to experience a taste of life in France over the April term break.

Congratulations Abby Mason, Year 10 named junior female player of the year by Tennis Canterbury

Former SMC head girl and EGG co-founder Gussie Cohen (pictured above right) has received a scholarship for the prestigious LabCitoyen project.

Cequent Projects is an independent project management company with offices in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

Many SMC individuals and teams were busy with great achievements and results during the holiday break and start of Term 2. Here are some highlights.

We are very fortunate to be supported by Armstrong Motors who are passionate about providing students at St Margaret's College with opportunities to extend their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

On a beautiful autumn day our whole school ventured over to Hagley Park for the annual school Cross Country event.