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Parent Community Involvement
Cultivating connections
St Margaret's College has a strong and active community of parents, caregivers, alumnae and supporters who contribute to school life in meaningful ways.
The Parents and Friends Association, the Old Girls' Association and the Foundation each play a distinct role, but all three share the same commitment to the College and the girls it serves.
If your family is new to St Margaret's, or you would like to be more closely involved in school life, this guide is a good place to start.
Our St Margaret's Community
The Parents and Friends Association comprises current parents, caregivers and friends of the College. The PFA's mission is friend-raising rather than fundraising and it is focused on promoting and nurturing positive connections for parents and whānau in an active, inclusive community. PFA members organise and host events throughout the year in support of community building, and hold informal meetings and catch-ups twice per term.
The St Margaret's College Foundation provides sustainable financial support to the College, drawing on the generosity of current and past parents, alumnae and friends of St Margaret's. The Foundation is committed to generating and stewarding funds that enable the College to continue its history of excellence, and hosts a number of events throughout the year for the community, including the Foundation Spring Lunch.
The Old Girls' Association brings together St Margaret's alumnae, nurturing connections from the past, enriching the present and inspiring the future. The Association hosts events for alumnae on campus and globally, as well as for current students through the Career Bytes programme, and is responsible for the Leavers' Ball, a celebration for families at the end of their daughter's Year 13.
Whether you have five minutes, a few hours, or a talent you are happy to share, there are many ways to get involved in life at St Margaret’s.
1. Join the PFA
The Parents and Friends Association is one of the easiest ways to become more connected with the school community.
Through the PFA, parents can:
You do not need to have lots of spare time or previous experience. The PFA welcomes parents who can help regularly, occasionally, or simply turn up when they can.
2. Come along to community events
School events are a great way to meet other families, connect with staff, and feel part of the wider St Margaret’s whānau.
Look out for:
3. Get involved in learning and parent education
There are opportunities throughout the year for parents to engage with the learning journey and hear from experts in areas that matter to young people and families.
These may include:
These events help parents better understand the world our girls are growing up in, and how school and home can work together to support them.
4. Support sport
Sport is a huge part of life at St Margaret’s, and parent support makes an enormous difference.
Ways to help include:
You can also come along and support major school sporting events such as:
5. Celebrate the performing arts
The performing arts bring our community together in some of the most memorable moments of the school year.
Key events include:
6. Share your skills, time or networks
Our parent community includes people with a wide range of experience, ideas and connections.
You might be able to help by:
However you choose to engage, your presence helps strengthen the sense of community that makes St Margaret’s special.
If you would like to hear more about any of these opportunities, please contact us at connect@stmargarets.school.nz.
