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From the Principal

School life is shaped not only by what students learn, but also by the moments that help them recognise how far they have come. Rites of passage and milestone events give meaning to that journey, offering opportunities to pause, celebrate and prepare for what comes next.

While Valedictory Week is perhaps the most visible example, these experiences matter at every year level. One of the special occasions St Margaret’s has is its Year 10 lunch in October; MCed by students (not an adult in sight other than me drawing the raffle at the end) and highlighting student performers. It was a sign to parents and staff that the Year 10s are ready for more responsibility and that as they move to the senior years in 2027, they are marking this important step by demonstrating greater confidence and independence.

Such occasions are important in a school, and they form part of the long-held traditions. At this time of year, we have many celebratory events, but each one helps students see growing up as a series of manageable transitions rather than one leap. The focus of each event is varied – they provide opportunities to acknowledge effort, to demonstrate gratitude, reflect on challenges and recognise strengths that may otherwise go unnoticed in the busyness of school life.

Milestones also strengthen belonging. Shared traditions connect students with their peers and with the generations who have walked the same pathways before them. When families and staff gather to witness these moments, students receive a powerful message: your growth matters, and your community is here to support you.

Importantly, meaningful milestones need not be elaborate or competitive. Their value lies in thoughtful recognition, inclusive participation, and a clear sense of purpose.

By creating age-appropriate rites of passage throughout schooling, we honour both achievement and development. We help every student understand that each year has its own significance—and that becoming more capable, compassionate, connected, and confident is a journey worth marking, one meaningful step at a time.

School App Upgrade

As part of our ongoing commitment to parent engagement, our official school app has undergone an upgrade. Our app provider – Digistorm – has reimagined their app to deliver a more intuitive experience with personalised content and an improved calendar. The upgrade took place earlier today. It was automatic so there is nothing you should need to action aside from signing back in if the app has closed.

Ros Curtis

From the Deputy Principal

Last Friday’s celebration of World Teachers’ Day gave us an important opportunity to pause and acknowledge the work of our teachers and the profound influence they have on the lives of our students.

Great teachers do far more than impart knowledge. They spark curiosity, build confidence, set high expectations and help young people discover what they are capable of achieving. At St Margaret’s, we are fortunate to have teachers who care deeply about their craft and, equally importantly, about the girls they teach.

Yet one of the things I value most about our school is that the education of our students is never the work of teachers alone.

It takes an entire community to provide the rich educational experience we want for every St Margaret’s girl.

Each day, our students benefit from the dedication of teacher aides, music staff and coaches who help them discover talents, develop skills and gain confidence. Our boarding staff create a home away from home for our boarders, while our administrative and school support staff ensure our students, families and teachers are supported throughout the rhythms of school life.

Our catering teams provide care and nourishment to our community, while our facilities staff ensure our beautiful campus is ready each day for learning, sport, performances, gatherings and the countless other experiences that form part of school life.

These roles are very different, but they share something important: each person contributes to creating an environment in which young people can flourish.

Education happens in classrooms, but it also happens on sporting fields, in rehearsal rooms, around dining tables, in boarding houses, in corridors and in the everyday conversations and interactions that fill a school day.

Our students are surrounded by adults who model commitment, kindness, service, resilience and professionalism. Sometimes it is the teacher who explains something in a different way who makes the difference. At other times, it is the coach who encourages a girl to keep going, the staff member who knows her name, the person who notices she needs some help, or the quiet reassurance of an adult who believes in her.

These moments matter.

World Teachers’ Day rightly asks us to celebrate our teachers. At St Margaret’s, it also reminds me how fortunate we are to have an entire staff committed to the education, wellbeing and growth of our girls.

To our teachers, and to every person across St Margaret’s who plays a part in supporting our students in all their endeavours, thank you. Our girls benefit every day from your expertise, your care and your commitment to them.

Nicole Devlin

Chaplain

This week we celebrated our Whole School Advent Service. As a school of the Society of the Sacred Advent (SSA), Advent is an important season in our story. One of the Saints that we celebrate during Advent is John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus, and, just like St Margaret of Antioch is our Patron Saint, John the Baptist is the Patron Saint of the Society of the Sacred Advent and inspires the mission of the SSA to - Prepare a place for God, first in our hearts, and then in the world in which we live.

At the service we reflected on Mary’s Song (the Magnificat) and how it is characterised by courage, gratitude, and compassion. Courage because Mary says yes to bearing God, yes to carrying God’s light in the world. She recognises life as a gift. Then she turns her heart to compassion, acknowledging that God is full of compassion and love for all, and desires that the hungry are fed, and the vulnerable cared for.

I invited each of us to challenge the ennui (making reference to Inside Out 2 of course) within us. Finding in the everyday, moments of awe and wonder…. Moments where you can delight in the company of those around you, learn something new, notice the beauty of the earth, or choose to be grateful for a small thing instead of worried about the things you don’t have or can’t control.

As we start our journey toward Christmas, looking forward to time with friends and family, sharing good food, and potentially working on our Christmas list, let us, like Mary, turn our hearts toward compassion, acknowledging the many things we already have and remembering those who go without, carrying the light of courage, gratitude and compassion, just like Mary.

Rev’d Jazz Dow

Student Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator - Boarding

With exams in full swing and the end of term fast approaching, Christmas has arrived a little early in the boarding house, bringing plenty of cheer, connection and opportunities to unwind. With our term finishing before Christmas, we are fortunate to celebrate the festive season together, with the countdown leading to the highly anticipated Christmas Dinner in Week 7, one of the most loved traditions on the boarding calendar.

In the lead-up, the boarding house has been filled with festive spirit. The girls have enjoyed everything from our Christmas Advent Calendar of stargazing with hot chocolate and Tim Tams to Christmas baking, decorating, colouring competitions and festive crafts. Friendly competition has also been in full swing through favourites such as Guess the Jingle and Guess How Many Candy Canes Are in the Jar, while karaoke nights have brought plenty of laughter and talent.

Our Christmas Community Service activity provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of giving back, reminding us that the festive season is also about kindness, gratitude and supporting others. A night swim, festive dinners and Christmas crackers have added to the celebrations, creating opportunities for the girls to relax, connect and enjoy time together.

While this time of year can be busy and sometimes stressful with exams and assessments, Christmas in boarding provides moments of joy, connection and celebration. These activities offer a welcome balance to the academic demands of the term, giving the girls a chance to pause, recharge, create special memories and enjoy the strong sense of community that makes boarding such a special place to call home.

Kelli Boucaut

Dean of Academics

It’s hard to believe that we are more than halfway through Term 4 already. Students are already preparing for and completing their final assessments of the year. It’s a good time for students to remind themselves of our Secondary Assessment Policy and these expectations, including the submission of drafts and any applications for extensions. Exam Block and Study Hall are just around the corner, so study and revision should be in full swing!

Last week I started meeting with Year 11 students to provide them with an ATAR Indication based on their Units 1 and 2 results and discuss their goals and strategies moving forward. I enjoy meeting with all of these students, it’s a fantastic opportunity to get to know the cohort and help students identify potential areas for gain moving forward. Parents are encouraged to be involved in these meetings either in person or their daughter may bring their phone and call them. Year 11 students are able to book these meetings via the “Year 11 Academic Progress Meetings” tile on their Year Level POD Page.

Caitlin McCluskey

Dean of Studies

Don't outsource the thinking to AI

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of how students learn, but using AI effectively does not mean asking it to do the thinking for you. A recent article in The Conversation by Luke Rowe highlights the risk of "cognitive offloading", where students become reliant on AI rather than retrieving, explaining and applying knowledge themselves. While AI can seemingly improve performance during study, this does not necessarily mean the learning will transfer when students must perform independently in an exam.

At St Margaret’s, we encourage students to use AI to support evidence-based study strategies such as retrieval practice. Both Gemini and Google NotebookLM, sanctioned AI platforms at St Margaret’s, can use class notes to generate retrieval questions and mind maps. For example, a student might ask: "Create five exam-style questions on photosynthesis, from easiest to hardest. Reveal each answer only after I've attempted the question." This saves time preparing questions while keeping students focused on recalling knowledge, checking their understanding and identifying gaps for further revision, rather than simply rereading notes.

After students attempt a response, AI can offer feedback by identifying inaccuracies or missing ideas rather than rewriting their answer. A student might ask: “Could you please look at my answer and provide feedback on where I went wrong and how I can improve?” NotebookLM can even turn this feedback into a podcast, making it a very entertaining way to review their work!

Importantly, using AI in this way preserves the productive struggle that is so important for learning.

For guidance on using NotebookLM and Gemini effectively for study, students can visit the AI Student Tutorials on the Maggies Digital POD page: The POD - AI Student Tutorials

Chris Dunn

References:

Are you using AI to study? Here’s how to do it well

Dean of Students

Match: A Reflection on Student Leadership and Trust

Student leadership is not defined by a badge, title, or speech. It is defined by the way others experience your leadership each day. While student leaders may speak about inclusion, kindness, respect, service, and school spirit, these values become meaningful only when they are reflected in their actions.

Trust grows when words and actions align. When they do not, trust can quickly disappear.

A student leader might say, “Everyone should feel included,” but what happens when choosing who sits at the table, joins the group, or has their voice heard? A leader might encourage others to show respect, but how do they speak about students when those students are not present?

Psychological safety develops when people believe they can speak honestly, contribute ideas, and make mistakes without fear of embarrassment or rejection (Edmondson, 1999). For student leaders, this means creating a culture where others feel heard and valued, not just those within their friendship group.

Trust is also connected to integrity and consistency (Mayer et al., 1995; Simons, 2002). People notice whether leaders practise the values they promote. Often, the smallest choices communicate the most.

Student leadership therefore requires reflection. Rather than asking, “Why aren't people supporting us?” perhaps we should ask, “What are our actions teaching others about whether they can trust us?”

Leadership does not require perfection. Student leaders will make mistakes. What matters is having the courage to acknowledge them, apologise when necessary, listen to feedback, and change behaviour.

Perhaps every student leader should regularly ask:

If people judged my values only by my actions, what would they believe I stand for?

Because ultimately, leadership is not about what is written on the badge. It is about how others feel because you wear it.

Nikki Townsend

References

Edmondson, A. (1999). Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams. Administrative Science Quarterly, 44(2), 350–383.

Mayer, R. C., Davis, J. H., & Schoorman, F. D. (1995). An integrative model of organizational trust. Academy of Management Review, 20(3), 709–734.

Simons, T. (2002). Behavioral integrity: The perceived alignment between managers’ words and deeds as a research focus. Organization Science, 13(1), 18–35.

eNews new feature photo 11 June 2019 Angela Drysdale_HoP

Head of Primary

Last week ended with World Teachers’ Day and as a school we acknowledged our appreciation for our teachers’ commitment, dedication, and care of the students. We also celebrated our teacher that are new mothers, with their babies, at a staff morning tea.

Our staff are fortunate to be in a school that doesn’t limit appreciation to a day but instead is committed to making appreciation a constant every day for everyone. Appreciation is a key component of St Margaret’s Way and is as broad as it is inclusive of effort, values and behaviours. When members of our school community feel more appreciated, they feel more motivated and engaged. Appreciation comes from expressions of gratitude and makes the recipient feel more confident and valued.

Each day, our teachers plan for each child’s learning and guide and build relationships with all children- listening, displaying empathy and care and making profound and positive effects. Each teacher takes their students on a learning journey, a learning journey which encourages academic and social growth and is filled with many experiences that make learning exciting and challenging. So, I would encourage parents and in turn your child to show appreciation for her teacher and make everyday "world teachers’ day".

This time of the year is very hectic as the teachers plan for the end of the year and prepare for the new year. The teachers are finalising classes for 2027; notification of class allocation will be communicated in the final week of Term 4. Teachers have been allocated to year levels and next year we welcome five new teachers from various schools who will join the primary school. We welcome Keeley McConnell (Ipswich Grammar School), Thomas Turnbull (John Paul College), Thomasina Stevens (Reddam House Sydney), Bella Rose (St Peters and Pauls) and Kimberley Bachmann who taught for many years at St Margaret’s and most recently has been at Ormiston College. We look forward to formally welcoming them in the new year.

The staff allocation is as follows:

Pre Prep Mrs Belinda Knowles

Prep Ms Annika Graham, Ms Elise Wilkinson

Year 1 Mrs Thea Cowdroy-Ling, Ms Keeley McConnell

Year 2 Mrs Georgi Easton, Ms Nikita Uscinski

Year 3 Ms Georgia Button, Mrs Katie Court, Mr Thomas Turnbull

Year 4 Ms Melissa Garbutt, Mrs Chloe Sellick, Mrs Millie Wilshire, Ms Abbey Black

Year 5 Mrs Nicole Jonathan, Mrs Danielle Patterson, Ms Thomasina Stevens, Ms Camille Poupardin

Year 6 Mr Evan Chia, Mrs Sophie Cameron, Ms Bella Rose, Mrs Georgina Stevenson (3 days) and Ms Kimberley Bachmann (2 days) will be the form teachers for a Year 6 class

We have four staff who will not be returning to St Margaret’s in 2027. Kate Porter will take leave for next year, Mary Komselis has decided not to return to St Margaret’s from her leave and Julia Bennie will not continue as a part-time teacher but will work as a relief teacher. Michael Crowe has been appointed as Head of Primary at Canterbury College so will leave us too. We extend our best wishes to each of these staff members and wish them all the best for the future. Marguerite Erasmus will work part time as a small group teacher. Ms Bernadette Rees will be returning for Term 1, before taking maternity leave. We will formally say goodbye to them in the final week.

Angela Drysdale

Assistant Head of Primary - Curriculum

The Arts in Primary

At St Margaret's, we believe that a well-rounded education includes a vibrant arts curriculum that nurtures creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. Our offerings consist of visual arts, music, and drama curriculum lessons, along with extracurricular opportunities such as Little Moves Dance for our younger students. In Term 4, Years 1 and Year 2 students also take part in dance lessons as part of HPE, as they prepare for a celebratory dance at our end-of-year Nativity play. These programs encourage physical fitness, coordination, and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment.

Our robust music program is tailored to different age groups. Beginning with our everyday music program in Prep to Year 2, we continue into Year 3 with our compulsory strings program, allowing students to learn the fundamentals of string instruments. From 2027, Year 4 students will have a new opportunity to choose how they continue their music learning. The Strings Pathway offers a continuation group for students developing their instrumental skills, and a starter/consolidation group for those new to strings or wanting to consolidate their Year 3 learning. Alternatively, the new Creative Music Pathway is a hands-on musicianship program where students perform and compose on tuned and untuned percussion instruments while building their music literacy. Both pathways run at the same time each week and sit alongside classroom Curriculum Music. Year 5 introduces band classes, where students play in an ensemble and further develop their musical teamwork. In Year 6, students focus on acoustic guitar, encouraging personal expression through this popular instrument. These musical experiences enhance cognitive skills, improve discipline, and promote social interaction.

Drama has been a successful part of our arts program since 2024, giving students the chance to build confidence and communication skills through improvisation, storytelling, and role-play. The program has now grown to include Years 5 and Year 6 students, and the feedback from our school community has been overwhelmingly positive. Together, these experiences in dance, music, and drama support students' emotional wellbeing, collaboration, and creativity. We are committed to nurturing a love of the arts in every student and to giving her the confidence to express herself.

Kate Frewin

Head of Performance

Archetti Strings Performance

The Pre-Prep students were treated to a special performance by Archetti Strings last Friday where they were able to experience the live sounds of a string ensemble. The group consists of sixteen Year 1 & 2 string students who have been practising hard each week and were very excited to perform three Christmas carols, We Three Kings, Silent Night and Jingle Bells which the Pre-Preps had fun singing along to. Congratulations to Archetti and their conductor Ms Rayner on providing such a wonderful music experience for our younger students.

Professional Women's Networking Breakfast - Music Performances

Thank you to Chloe (Yr 5) who provided a thrilling performance on the cello of the first movement of Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto at the recent Professional Women’s Networking Breakfast held in the Arts Centre Foyer. This was a highly virtuosic performance and appreciated by everyone in attendance. Thank you also to Mr Jonny Ng who provided wonderful accompaniment on the piano. Of course, thank you also to the Sculthorpe String Quartet who provided music as guests arrived and continue to support many of our school events through their music making!

Year 10 Lunch Performances

Congratulations to the Yr 10 musicians who performed at the Yr 10 Lunch held last Saturday at the Greek Club. Our vocalists reprised their moving Speech Night performance of Landslide, whilst Piper performed a beautiful jazz solo on the alto saxophone entitled The Listener. These performances provided wonderful entertainment at the event, and we thank all girls involved for their contribution!

Private Music Lessons 2027

Planning has begun for private music tuition in 2027. St Margaret's Private Music Lessons operate on an opt-out enrolment system. If we do not hear back from you (or you have already informed your private music teacher), your daughter's enrolment in private music lessons will be carried forward to 2027. If your daughter is unable to continue with lessons in 2027 (and you have not yet informed us), please email your private music teacher and the Music Department music@stmargarets.qld.edu.au no later than Monday 23 November 2026. If your daughter will continue lessons unchanged, you do not need to respond, and you do not need to complete any new enrolment forms. Your private music teacher will communicate lesson arrangements by Week 1 2027, with lessons to commence during Week 2.

Message from the Music Support Group

The Music Support Group has been lucky to receive a BBQ fundraising opportunity at the end of Week 7. Are you able to spare an hour or so on Saturday 21 November between 8.30am and 1.30pm? Come along and meet some other Music Parents and help us raise some funds for our students. You can sign up here:

https://signup.com/go/sfdfeJx

The next Music Support Group Meeting will be as follows:

Term 1, Week 2, February 2, 5pm, Canopy Cafe

Parents from both the Primary and Secondary school are welcome to attend. Please join the Music Parents Support Group POD page to stay updated on all things Music Support, including Musical volunteering - https://pod.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/homepage/8562.

Brad King

Director of Sport

Last Friday afternoon, our QGSSSA swimmers had the opportunity to put down their first official times for the season. It was a great event with our girls racing off against each other to be the Queen of the Pool at Churchie who were hosts for the afternoon of swimming. Thank you to our Swimming Captains, Mena B, Sophie E and Lily M for encouraging the girls all evening as well as to the parent support group for providing the snack packs for our swimmers. Congratulations to all students who competed with our 2027 Queen of the Pool podium awarded as follows Mena B (Queen of the Pool) Charlotte M (2^nd) and Ada S (3^rd).

Club Water Polo is currently offering a Fruit Box drive to raise funds for the club with an opportunity to purchase a tray of mangoes or a box of cherries (approx. 2kg). Details and orders can be made using the following link. 2026 Water Polo Support Group Fruit Box Drive Tickets, The Sports Precinct, Ascot | TryBooking Australia. Orders close on Wednesday 18 November.

New applications for the 2027 Sporting Flyers program are now open. Students should complete applications with a reference and send through to the sports office by end of Week 7, Friday 20 November. Current students in Year 6 through to Year 9 are able to apply. Please note that current Sporting Flyers do not need to reapply. Further information about the criteria and benefits can be found on the Sporting Flyers POD page. The POD - Sport Flyers

Current St Margaret’s students are now able to sign up to all secondary Semester 1 sports for 2027 using Clipboard. Please note that students only can complete this sign up. All individual information sheets and updates will continue to be made available using the POD pages for specific sports as well as the Secondary POD page. We are looking forward to another great year of sport and activities at St Margaret’s!

Rounds 5 and 6 of the AFL Junior competition will take place this Saturday 7November at Somerfields and Yeronga. Please keep an eye on the POD for information about fixtures.

Our cricket trials for the 2027 cricket season will commence next Monday 9 November at Windsor Park. Sign-ups are still open to anyone interested. Our cricket program will continue to be supported through Wilston Juniors Cricket Club, and the sports office is very grateful for the ongoing support in both QGSSSA and Andrews Cup programs.

Please ensure that students continue to bring along student ID cards for transportation for trainings and fixtures this term.

Congratulations to Georgia W in Year 7 for representing Met North at the 13-14 Girls State Cricket Championships in Bundaberg with the team coming 4^th place.

Latest Sport News and Information

For the latest sport news and information please check out the following Secondary School Sport POD Pages:

Anne Louise Williams

School Supplies Shop

Trading Hours (Term Time)

Monday 8am – 2pm
Tuesday 8am – 2pm
Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 8am – 2pm
Friday 8am – 2pm

Public Holidays Closed

Year 6 Blazer Orders for 2027

As part of their transition to Year 7, our current Year 6 students have participated in blazer fittings. Blazers have been selected with room for growth to support long-term wear. If you would like to check your daughter's allocated size, please visit the Supplies Shop before the end of Term 4 for a blazer refit.

The blazer is a compulsory uniform item for all students in Years 7 to 12 and is an important part of the St Margaret’s uniform. As blazers are made to order, families wishing to purchase a new blazer for 2027 must ensure full payment of $275 is made through the Supplies Shop by the final day of Term 4 this year.

Families will be notified when their daughter's blazer is available for collection, which is expected during the first half of Term 2, 2027.

Families intending to purchase a second-hand blazer are encouraged to do so before the end of Term 4, as the next ordering opportunity for new blazers will not be until later in 2027.

Church Dress Hire - Year 6 Chapel Service

Hiring of the Church Dress for Year 6 students has now commenced. Church Dress hire forms are required to be presented at time of outfitting and must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian. The Hire Form is available here or on the POD. A deposit holding fee of $115 is payable for the hire of the Church Dress and upon return (as per conditions listed on the hire form) a refund of $70 will be given. Plain white fold down ankle socks (not St Margaret’s competition socks), brown school shoes and a white ribbon are to be worn with the dress.

Important Notice: Middy Top & Middy Skirt Size Label Changes

Please note that the size labels for the Middy Tops and Middy Skirts are changing. When ordering through Flexischools, please refer to the guide below for size conversion.

Current Size 26G -new label size 8G (girls sizing)
Current Size 28G -new label size 10G (girls sizing)
Current Size 30G-new label size 12G (girls sizing)
Current Size G8 -new label size W4 (women’s sizing)
Current Size G10-new label size W6 (women’s sizing)

If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Supplies Shop.

Online Booking for Uniform Fitting Appointments

The Supplies Shop has an online booking system for uniform fitting appointments. Appointments can be made by clicking on this link Accuity Uniform Booking.

**EXTENDED TRADING HOURS**

2026

Friday 27 November 9 am to 2 pm

Mon 30 Nov to 4Dec Open for Appointments Only

Mon 7 Dec to 11 Dec Open for Appointments Only

2027

Customers without an appointment in January will be required to take a number and will be served as soon as a staff member is available.

Wednesday 13 January 8 am – 2 pm

Thursday 14 January 8 am – 2 pm

Friday 15 January 8 am – 2 pm

Monday 18 January 8 am – 2 pm

Tuesday 19 January 8 am – 2 pm

Wednesday 20 January 1 pm – 6 pm

Thursday 21 January 8 am – 2 pm

Friday 22 January 8 am – 2 pm

Saturday 23 January 9 am – 3 pm

Sunday 24 January CLOSED

Monday 25 January 1 pm – 3 pm - BOARDERS ONLY

Tuesday 26 January 2 pm – 4 pm – BOARDERS ONLY

Wednesday 27 January Regular Term Time trading hours resume

Lara Pickering Development and Community 2018

Director of Philanthropy and Stakeholder Engagement

Thank you for your support of the Professional Women's Network (PWN) Breakfast Series

St Margaret’s extends its sincere thanks to the speakers, sponsors and guests who have supported the Professional Women’s Network throughout 2026.

Last Thursday, the PWN welcomed Chelsey Drake, Chair of Allens and a member of the Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel, as the final guest speaker in this year’s breakfast series. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, Chelsey shared valuable insights on leadership, navigating change, building enduring trust and creating workplaces where talented people can thrive.

Thanks to the generosity and support of our PWN community, the series continues to make a meaningful impact. Each year, profits generated through PWN sponsorships and ticket sales are donated to the St Margaret’s Foundation Endowment Fund, which will help provide bursaries and scholarships for regional, rural and First Nations students, while advancing educational opportunities for girls at St Margaret’s.

This year, with the support of our series sponsors, Major Sponsor: Pitcher Partners. Associate Sponsor Wolff Coffee Roasters: Supporting Sponsors: Clear Insurance, Resource Innovations and The Bathhouse Albion. PWN raised more than $48,000 to support future generations of young women at St Margaret’s.

Save the Date for 2027

We look forward to welcoming another exceptional line-up of guest speakers and panellists for the 2027 Professional Women’s Network breakfast series. Following consecutive sell-out events, we encourage you to secure your tickets early:

Thursday 18 March - Margo Atkinson, Aviation Safety and Risk Specialist
Thursday 13 May - Josephine Orgill ('87), Partner and Director, HFL Advisors Limited, and Vice-Chair of the Australian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong
Wednesday 25 August - Speaker announcement coming soon
Thursday 28 October - Speaker announcement coming soon

Secure your ticket - https://www.trybooking.com/DQGRE

Partnership Opportunities

We welcome enquiries regarding sponsorship opportunities and corporate tables for the 2027 PWN series. If your organisation is interested in connecting with Brisbane's corporate community, building valuable business relationships, and hearing from inspiring female leaders across a range of industries, please contact the St Margaret's Development and Community Office at developmentandcommunity@stmargarets.qld.edu.au or call (07) 3862 0822.

Parents are warmly invited to the P&F Association General Meeting and End of Year Celebration

Would you like to know what we’ve been up to this year? Are you interested in finding out what’s being planned for 2027?

Our final meeting of 2026 is an informal evening where we welcome new people (including those new to the school in 2027) and where we can all share a conversation over some light refreshments.

Come and hear from the school leadership, the Parents and Friends committee, and find out how to get involved in upcoming events. There is also an option to join this meeting remotely via Microsoft Teams for those unable to attend the meeting in person.

Date: Monday 9 November 2026
Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm (followed by light refreshments)
Location: Arts Centre Foyer, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

Please click here to register

Lara Pickering

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