• See Start Dates for Term One  for key information for each year level
• Term dates and school hours
• School calendar

• See our Induction Booklet for comprehensive information for new students
• Monday 26 January, day 1 for new students: See Start Dates for Term One for information for each year level, including what students need to bring, where to meet, and about Orientation for Years 7-13 
• Tuesday 27 January, Pōwhiri: We invite all new students and their whānau to a pōwhiri
  • 8.30am: Gather inside Hobson Gym for a briefing 
  • 8.45am: Welcomed on the Front Lawn as a group
  • 9.30am: Kai in the Atrium
  • In the event of rain, the Powhiri will move to the Hall where unfortunately we do not have room to accommodate whānau at this time - aroha mai, we hope you understand

• See Start Dates for Term One for information for each year level about what day to start, what to bring, where to meet, and information about Orientation for Years 7-13 

• The parent portal is closed for annual maintenance during the Christmas holidays
• During the maintenance period, we recommend you 'like' the QMC Facebook page to receive updates and notices prior to the start of Term One 
• From 26 January, each parent and caregiver will be emailed an invitation to create a login in the Parent Portal 

• Find out everything you need to know about Uniforms
• Shop online for new uniforms at NZ Uniforms 
• See NZ Uniform's 2026 Information about payment options and adding name labelling to your purchase
• See Uniform Guidelines

• Want to sell pre-loved uniform items? Drop off items to reception by Friday 16 January. 
• QMCPA Second-hand Uniform Sale
  Buy high-quality second-hand uniform items
  When: Sunday 7 December and Sunday 18 January, 10am - 12pm
  Where: Old Gym

• Look out for an email towards the end of January, which contains Microsoft Office software download information and your student's username and initial password
• Microsoft Office software must be downloaded on to your student's laptop before their first day of school
• If you have any problems, email our IT department on it@qmc.school.nz

• Find out about lunches at the QMC café - students are encouraged to bring their own container to do their part to reduce waste 
• Parents and caregivers of students in Junior School (Years 1-6) can order lunches online using Kindo 

• A private bus service is available for students in the western suburbs, from Churton Park via Johnsonville and Ngaio Gorge
• See timetable and stop information
• Bookings are essential and space is limited
• To book: Email Reception at reception.qmc.school.nz

• QMC facebook page
• QMC Instagram:
  • @queenmargaretcollege
  • @qmcstudents
  • @qmc.sport
  • @qmc.arts
  • @qmc.alum

• Get the QMC app on the App Store or Google Play
• Get everything at your finger tips, including parent portal and resources, timetables and newsletters, calendar and staff directory, direct notifications, absnece reporting, and debtor dashboard

• In January, parents and caregivers will be emailed an online registration form for all sports, performing arts, visual arts and extra-curricular activities
• For sports, see the QMC Sport website for more information and registration links. For Years 1-8 email Kelly.Newlands@qmc.school.nz and Years 9-13 email Troy.Jennings@qmc.school.nz for any questions
• A reminder that Cross Country is compulsory for Years 1-6 and optional for Years 7-8

Information about the Cross-Curricular Programme for Years 1-6 and the exciting new extra-curricular programme for Years 7-8 will be emailed in late January 

• Junior School (Years 1-6) parents and caregivers: Save the date for Meet the Teachers, Wednesday 28 January at 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Years 7-12 parents and caregivers: Save the date for Meet the Tutors, Wednesday 4 Febuary at 5.00pm for Years 7-9 and 6.00pm for Years 10-12
• Year 13 parents and caregivers: RSVP here for the Year 13 Parents BBQ on Monday 2 Feburary 2025
• All new parents and caregivers: In February, QMC Parents' Association hosts the New Parents Evening. An email invite will be sent once the date is confirmed.