Back to School 2025

There's a lot to think about before the start of a new school year. Here's some key information all in one place.

Start dates, term dates and calendar	See Start Dates for Term One for key information for each year level Term dates and school hours School calendar
New students - Information for parents and caregivers	See our Induction Booklet for comprehensive information for new students Monday 27 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 28 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
Returning students - Information for parents and caregivers	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
Parent Portal	The parent portal is closed for annual maintenance during the Christmas holidays During the maintenace period, we recommend you 'like' the QMC Facebook page to receive updates and notices prior to the start of Term One From 27 January, each parent and caregiver will be emailed an invitation to create a login in the Parent Portal
Uniform	Find out everything you need to know about Uniforms Shop online for new uniforms at NZ Uniforms See Uniform Guidelines
QMCPA Second-hand Uniform sale - Sell and buy	Want to sell pre-loved uniform items? Drop off items to reception by Friday 17 January. See instagram post for more info QMCPA Second-hand Uniform Sale Buy high-quality second-hand uniform items When: Thursday 23 January, 4pm - 6pm Where: Old Gym See instagram post for more info
Stationery	See the QMC 2025 stationery lists and buy stationery online at Office Max
Laptops and devices	Find out everything you need to know about laptop requirements and our policies about mobile devices and wearables at school
Years 5-13 software download	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
Lunch orders	Find out about lunches at the QMC café - students need 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
QMC private bus to western suburbs - book now!	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
Public transport to and from QMC	Get information about public transport to and from school
Auditions for High School Musical - 24- 25 January	All students in years 9-13 can audition for our senior school production, High School Musical Audition dates: Friday 24 January 9.00am-5.00pm and Saturday 25 January 9.00am-12pm. Callbacks wil be on Saturday 25 January 1.00pm-4.00pm See audition information, production and show dates
Contact details	See contact details and names of all staff
Follow us on social media	QMC facebook page QMC Instagram: @queenmargaretcollege @qmcstudents @qmc.sport @qmc.arts @qmc.alum
Download the QMC App	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
Operoo for school trips - Login and update	Our trip management system is Operoo. It is a secure system and is available online and as an app for your phone Operoo allows parents and caregivers to sign permission slips, add trips to a calendar and provide relevant medical and dietary information Download the Operoo Central app from Apple App Store, Google Play or the Operoo web platform After Monday 18 December 2024, you will receive an email with your login details. To help with this, please add admin-au@operoo.com to your safe email address list. Get ready for the school year: Login and verify or update all contact information, medical information and dietary information
Extra-Curricular registration - closes on Friday 3 February	During the week commencing 20 January, parents and caregivers will be emailed an online registration form for all sports, performing arts, visual arts and extra-curricular activities All selections need to be submitted by Friday 3 February A reminder that Cross Country is compulsory for Years 1-6 and optional for Years 7-8
Cross Curricular Programmes for Years 1-6 and Years 7-8	Information about the Cross Curricular Programme for Years 1-6 and the exciting new programme for Years 7-8 will be emailed in late January
Upcoming events for parents and caregivers - Save the date	Junior School (Years 1-6) parents and caregivers: Save the date for Meet the Teachers, Wednesday 29 January at 6.00pm tp 7.30pm Years 7-12 parents and caregivers: Save the date for Meet the Tutors, Wednesday 5 Febuary at 5.15pm-6.45pm for Years 7-9 and 6.15pm-7.45pm for Years 10-12 Year 13 parents and caregivers: Save the date for the Year 13 Parents BBQ on Friday 7 Feburary 2025 All new parents and caregivers: Save the date for the QMC Parents' Association New Parents Evening, Tuesday 18 February at 5.30pm-7.30pm

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Reception by emailing reception@qmc.school.nz or calling +64 473 7160 and one of our friendly staff will assist you.

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