Our 115th Year Their Vision. Your Support.
Welcome to the St Margaret’s College Foundation Annual Appeal; Our 115th year. Their vision. Your support.
115 years ago, a small group of determined women planted the seeds of a school that would become a home to generations of girls. They could not have known exactly what the future would hold, but they understood the lasting power of education, community, and a dedication to higher purpose in shaping young lives.
Those seeds have grown into something extraordinary. Every girl who walks through the gates of our College carries with her the hopes and ambitions of those who came before. And now, it is our turn to plant for the future.
In 2025, our girls’ wish is to create a beautiful, vibrant green space at the heart of our campus – a place where nature and community meet. This project will include House seating creating a welcoming spot to gather and cheer on our sports teams, and a sensory garden beyond the historic walnut tree – designed by students and featuring native plants to support biodiversity and connect our students with the natural environment.
The garden will be a living legacy – a space for contemplation, celebration, and connection now and in the future.
Diana Patchett Executive Principal
Ingrid Taylor Chair - SMC Foundation
It will be a place to gather. A place to reflect. A place to grow.
And here’s the beautiful part – during September, every gift you give will be matched dollar for dollar by Old Girl Gina Satterthwaite and our partners at The Fife Foundation, and the St Margaret’s College Parents and Friends Association – doubling the impact of your gift and allowing us to make this vision a reality.
Your generosity will help bring our girls’ vision to life – transforming part of our grounds into a lasting gift for our girls and our community. Every tree planted will carry the mark of your generosity.
When we plant these gardens, we will be thinking of the generations of girls yet to come – the same way others prepared the way for us.
Our 115th Year Their Vision. Your Support.
In another 115 years, girls will continue to gather in this space, finding joy, courage, and connection. And they will be walking in the shade of the trees you helped plant today.
Give today – every dollar counts, and during September your gift will be doubled.
Leave your mark - consider a donation in honour of your time at St Margaret’s, your daughter’s journey, or in memory of someone special.
To make an online donation please click here.
Direct bank transfer:
Name: St Margaret’s College Foundation Account Number: 02 0820 0180211 00
Reference: Please include your surname as a reference
To learn more about the Fife Foundation, visit fifefoundation.org.nz, scan the QR code or follow on instagram.com/fifefoundation.
