Philanthropy at St Margaret's is driven by selected senior students who form the Philanthropy Group, known as Philanthropy Leaders.
Each year, Philanthropy Leaders are elected among the Year 12 cohort to galvanize the school community to support various philanthropic endeavours throughout the school year. These students are empowered to demonstrate their agency through recognising and researching issues, causes and charities, taking ownership of their ideas, confidently expressing themselves and taking actions to make a difference. The Philanthropy Leaders seek to select a cause to support, undertaking a considered process to identify community needs, meet with local charities and cast their vote. All of their annual fundraising efforts will contribute to their chosen charity.