‘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).

We return refreshed for our last term, looking forward to the final of our House Debating and preparing for the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival at the Horncastle Arena and Sedley Wells concert at Christ’s College.

The SMC App is here and it's a great way to keep in touch with what's happening, both for parents and students.

Recently on the second floor of the Winchester South building, I found a small group of Year 12 students working on individual projects from their timetable subjects.

On Friday 2 November the PFA invites all fathers of daughters in Years 1 to 8 to breakfast to hear guest speaker Josh Scarrow from the science programme at Antarctica NZ.

This week's businesses are AON, Armstrong Interiors Ltd, Central Heating NZ Ltd, Cequent Project Management Christchurch and Caxton Press Ltd - full details on the offers they have available to the SMC community are here...

Explore seven stunning homes in Fendalton and Merivale and enjoy Christmas treats, barista coffee and home baking while you visit.

SMC was well represented at both a provincial and national level in lots of different sports over the holiday break - congratulations to everyone involved and please take note of key sports dates for 2019.

The SMC Art Exhibition and Sculpture Garden was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came along, the over 100 artists who participated and the PFA helpers who volunteered tirelessly!

There's just 10 week to go until Christmas!!! But don't worry 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!

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring St Margaret's is the best we can be, we are conducting our biannual community survey to gather your feedback and comments.