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SMC Newsletter - 17 October 2019

DON'T MISS
17 October - Leavers' Assembly
22 October - Founders' Day
23-25 October - Year 5/6 Camp
24 October - Year 8 Tree Planting
25 October - Year 1 - 8 Father/Daughter Breakfast
28 October - Rowing Parent Information Evening
29 October - Year 1 - 8 Athletics Day
31 October - Boarders' Xmas Dinner
1-2 November - SMCOGA Reunion Weekend
6 November - PFA Xmas Function
8 November - Y9 2020 Orientation & Boarders' Sleepover
10 November - Foundation House and Garden Tour
22 November - Y7/8 2020 Orientation & Boarders' Sleepover

NOTICES
Community Dental Van Visit


Contents

From the Principal

by Diana Patchett

‘Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others.’ (Desiderata, Max Ehrmann, 1927).

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Science Fair Success

by SMC

Congratulations to all the SMC girls who represented the school at this year's Science Fair. A number of students won prizes, including second place overall and all three Senior Science prizes.

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SMC Teacher Awesomeness

by SMC

Living by the maxim, if you can't see her, you can't be her, we thought it was time to shine the light on what some of our extraordinary staff get up to in their spare time. Kicking things off is science teacher, Sarah Smallman.

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The Gruffalo Walk

Arts News

by SMC

Outstanding Speech & Drama results keep the bar high and the most successful secondary schools’ Orchestra Festival during the holidays, as we direct our artistic energy towards Term 4 events.

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Water Polo

Sports News

by SMC

Welcome to Term 4. We hope that you all had a good three-week break. For many of our girls, teachers, coaches and parents it was a busy time with various sports and tournaments being played across the country. Catch up on their results in the reports below.

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SMC Business Club

by SMC Business Club

This week's featured businesses are Cequent Project Management, Caxton Press, Craigs Investment Partners, Eastmure & Associates Ltd, Frobisher Interiors and Lanyon & Le Compte. Full details on the offers they have available to the SMC community are here.

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House and Garden Tour Tickets On Sale Now

by SMC

The SMC Foundation House and Garden Tour is on Sunday 10 November and it's your chance to view six stunning homes and their gardens in Merivale and Fendalton.

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PFA News

by PFA

I hope you all had a wonderful break with your girls and that you are all refreshed for an action-packed seven weeks or so to the end of the school term! I know it’s a cliché but I don’t know where 2019 has gone!

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Christmas Cake Fundraiser

by SMC

We have a whole smorgasbord of Christmas treats perfect for gifts, family gatherings and Christmas parties, all without adding to the workload, and supporting the SMC Foundation at the same time!

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Rowing Information Evening

by SMC

Season launch and information evening for all rowing families. Important that all current and new parents attend.

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Cafe Menu

Cafe Menu

by SMC

Our cafe works to deliver healthy and delicious food for our girls. Here's what's on next week's menu.

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