He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

ZEST, so much more than grated lemon peel!

We are so looking forward to seeing everyone back tomorrow morning. Here's a reminder of what will happen during the day and please note the all-important arts and sports signup at 3.00pm, parents are welcome to come along, followed by the House Warming BBQ, all families welcome!

Congratulations to Ruby Gilligan Y13 who has landed the part of Juliet Hulme in the Elmwood Players April production of Daughters of Heaven based on the infamous Parker Hulme murder. Pauline Parker will be played by Polly Daniels from Cashmere High.

The SMC café is in Kilburn House and is open to all Y7-13 students, payment is made with a students café card. Junior School parents can order lunches to be delivered directly to the girls.

This week's featured local businesses are Caxton Press, David Magill Builders, First Ave Property, Apollo Power Yoga & Massage, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. These are all local business who support St Margaret's College and we'd love you to support them back as much as possible, thank you.

Maggie Bear has returned from a wonderful holiday feeling like a new bear!

The SMC Alumni meet on many occasions throughout the year and we welcome all of our Old Girls to attend.