2018 Admissions Booklet - St Margaret's Anglican Girls School
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2018 Admissions Booklet
Our Vision Our Values
The School’s six core values of spirit, faith, integrity,
St Margaret’s vision is to always courage, respect and passion are embedded in every
be an outstanding day and endeavour that the students undertake.
Spirit
boarding school for girls. A St Margaret’s girl will value and demonstrate an
enthusiasm for the school, our heritage and our
environment. The St Margaret’s spirit is in all students
Our Mission and is there for life. It is a thread which connects
St Margaret’s girls with each other.
In a supportive Christian Faith
A St Margaret’s girl welcomes and embraces all in sharing
environment, reflecting the the Christian message, the spirit of love through example,
philosophy of the Sisters of The compassion, hope and charity. She demonstrates her faith
by service to those members of the wider community
Society of the Sacred Advent, who need assistance.
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls Integrity
A St Margaret’s girl is known for her honesty,
School aims to provide excellence trustworthiness, loyalty, truthfulness, courtesy,
in teaching and learning within understanding, reliability and ethical behaviour.
Courage
a broad, balanced and flexible A St Margaret’s girl has strength of character and
curriculum complemented by confidence in doing what is right. She has the courage to
embrace challenge and change.
other school activities, preparing Respect
confident, compassionate, capable A St Margaret’s girl has respect for herself and others.
She understands that she is a member of a diverse
women able to contribute in a community and she takes responsibility as a team
global community. member to care, support and cooperate with others.
Passion
A St Margaret’s girl has a positive outlook on life.
She understands that commitment and persistence are
necessary for learning and achievement.
The Anglican faith underpins all that we do at
St Margaret’s and is enacted daily by each member of the
St Margaret’s community as we interact with each other.
DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE!
From the Principal
Welcome to St Margaret’s and thank you for considering our school for your daughter.
For 123 years St Margaret’s has been a leader in providing quality education for young women
and girls. At the heart of our school you will find the values and wisdom of our founders, the
Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent, who established St Margaret’s in 1895. The Sisters
undertook to empower young women and prepare them not only for tertiary admission, but
most importantly to live a life imbued with good and generous character. These threads of our
founders have been woven into the tapestry of the school throughout its history.
St Margaret’s combines a steadfast affection for this wonderful tradition and its legacy
with a commitment to future-focused innovation across all teaching and learning areas
and life-long scholarship.
Today our mission is to prepare capable, compassionate, confident young women, who are able
to contribute significantly to a global society.
When your daughter attends St Margaret’s, she will experience a broad, balanced and flexible
curriculum in state of the art facilities, within a warm and nurturing environment.
The School has a strong academic record, providing extensive and personalised support,
including a tailored program for high achieving scholars, athletes and performers, called The
Flyer Program. All students are inspired to participate in life beyond the classroom through
our comprehensive sport, music and arts programs.
St Margaret’s has a proud boarding history. Generations of women from across Queensland
and the world have walked through the doors of our boarding house and into the care of our
committed and specialist boarding staff. St Margaret’s boarders are integral to our school
community and bring diversity, energy and another level of experience to all our girls.
The active and friendly parent body along with experienced and dedicated staff contribute to
St Margaret’s warm and welcoming community.
We would love to show you our school. Please contact our Admissions team on 3862 0777 to
arrange a personal tour on any working day, or if you have any questions. We hold an Open
Day and Open Morning each year and I encourage you to also join us on those occasions.
I commend our school to you and invite you to ‘Discover the Difference’ a St Margaret’s
education could make to your daughter.
We look forward to seeing you.
Ros Curtis
Principal
B.A.(Hons), DipEd, M.Lit.St, M.Ed, ASDA, FACE, FACEL, FIML, GAICD
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Academic Courses
SECONDARY SCHOOL (YEARS 7 - 12)
In keeping with our philosophy of personalised learning, St Margaret’s
offers a broad, balanced and flexible curriculum, designed to provide an
optimal learning environment for each student.
Part of the St Margaret’s difference is that we are focused on teaching our girls HOW to learn, with
specialised programs based on effective learning techniques and critical and creative thinking skills.
This leads to a deeper understanding of subject matter, which students can apply across their academic
subjects and then transfer to alternative contexts.
Students in Years 7 to 9 are offered a wide range of subjects, providing a breadth of experience in all
disciplines. In Years 10 to 12 students are able to specialise in areas of interest with a view to tertiary study
and post-secondary interests.
St Margaret’s is a multi-pathway school. As well as our rigorous academic program, we offer students
the opportunity to include Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs in their study. This means
that each individual can engage in the program which best meets her needs. The school works extensively
with Queensland TAFE Colleges and registered training organisations such as Barrington College to
ensure that we provide a range of opportunities, including school-based traineeships, Certificate III and
Diploma level qualifications.
Curriculum Program
Academic Courses
Years 7 and 8 Years 9 and 10 Years 11 and 12
Students study a broad core curriculum Students are able to undertake Students are generally required
of English, Mathematics, The specialised subjects (electives), to study an English (English or
Arts, Science, Humanities, Health but are still required to study the ESL) subject and a Mathematics
and Physical Education, Modern core curriculum subjects English, (Mathematics A or B) subject. The
Languages, and Religious and Mathematics, Science, History, Health majority of students also undertake a
Values Education. and Physical Education, and Religious preparation course for the Queensland
and Values Education. Core Skills test. They select four
In Year 7 the girls also study
other subjects from: Accounting,
Science of Learning, which is designed Students select three elective subjects
Ancient History, Biology, Chemistry,
to facilitate effective learning by (one major and two minors) that will
Drama, Economics Geography, Home
focusing on the promotion of a positive be studied for two years. Electives are
Economics, Information Processing
learning mindset and productive organised into Majors (four lessons a
& Technology (IPT), Languages
academic behaviours. week) and Minors (three lessons
(French, Mandarin), Legal Studies,
a week). Some subjects are offered
Year 8 students are engaged in Higher Mathematics C, Modern History,
as both Majors and Minors to allow
Order Thinking Skills (HOTs), which Music, Physics or Visual Art.
for a breath of experiences offered to
aims to develop creative and critical
the students. Vocational Education Courses
thinking skills. The development of
such skills is strongly connected with Major electives: French, Chinese There are further opportunities to
academic success across a broad range (Mandarin), Music, Drama, Visual Art study vocational subjects under the
of disciplines. and Geography. national Vocational Education and
Training Program. Girls may choose
Minor electives: Geography, Food
to complete a Certificate II/III in
and Textile Technologies, Economics
Hospitality within the timetable. As
and Entrepreneurial Studies, Legal
well as this, there is the possibility of
Studies, Physical Education, English
Diplomas in areas such as Business
as an Additional Language, Digital
and Project Management. Other study
Technologies, Music, Drama and
options include Certificates I, II, III
Visual Art.
and IV in wide-ranging subject areas
Year 10 students have the opportunity from fashion to aged care.
to participate in the school’s Global
Exchange Program, which allows them
to spend a term at a participating
school in one of eight countries.
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Primary School
(PRE-PREP TO YEAR 6)
The Primary School is a community of learners
which fosters relationships with parents,
students and staff. Students are encouraged
to be responsible, take initiative and be active
participants in their educative journey.
Personal Development Program Staff
Primary School
The emotional health and wellbeing Students also have the opportunity Year level teachers plan and deliver
of all students, staff and families to engage in a variety of additional programs in English and Mathematics.
are important priorities. Through a activities. These include year level These programs are supported by
holistic approach, we aim to develop specific curriculum programs, house the Primary School Mathematics
the social and emotional competencies meetings and activities, and weekly Specialist teacher and Learning
of individuals in addition to enhancing chapel services. Enhancement teacher. Year level
the various relationships of students. teachers also specialise in teaching
Core Plus Cluster Program
This is developed through our school- either Science, Humanities, or
based program; Habits, Heart, Mind In the Primary School, the Core Plus Religious and Values Education and
and Soul. Cluster Program is a manifestation of Pastoral Care, which they teach to
our commitment to differentiation and all students in their specific year
The key components through which
evidence-based practice. Highlighting level. In addition, every year level is
the personal development program
the concept of teaching ‘stage not age’, taught Music, Art, HPE and Modern
is taught include: service learning,
learning at our school acknowledges Languages by a specialist teacher.
building relationships, personal safety,
the different developmental progress The experience of being taught by
(cybersafety, Daniel Morcombe)
of each student. It accepts individual specialist teachers across a range of
and inspiring faith. This program is
differences and focuses on the subjects provides students with a level
supported by a curriculum program
development of the whole child as an of expertise rarely experienced in a
You Can Do It. This program focuses
intellectual, physical, spiritual, social primary school.
on five keys to success: resilience,
and emotional being. There is also a
confidence, getting along, persistence As students progress through the
commitment to exemplary teaching
and organisation. primary school, they are taught by a
and to empowering students to set and
Curriculum Program monitor their own learning through broader range of specialist teachers
reflection, goal setting and feedback. in preparation for their transition to
Through the Core, Cluster and secondary school.
Core Plus Cluster comprises of two
Specialist Programs, students
components. The Core program is
participate in a comprehensive and
the year level program and dominates
balanced curriculum program within
the timetable. In the Cluster program,
the following learning areas:
students can be grouped across the
English, Mathematics, Humanities,
year level and in vertical groupings.
Science, Health and Physical
These groupings are flexible.
Education, Art and Music, Modern
Languages, Technology, and Religious
and Values Education.
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Extra-curricular activities At St Margaret’s we believe education is more than an academic result; it is a holistic learning experience, and art, music and sport are an important part of a well-rounded education. Cultural, community and sporting activities promote leadership qualities, develop teamwork skills, responsibility and resilience in a fun environment. The emphasis is on participation, fair play, self regulation and initiative. St Margaret’s caters for elite athletes and exceptional performers through our Flyers Program. These students are given opportunities to follow their passion, while successfully balancing all other aspects of their schooling. This may include special dispensation to attend training, performances and events in all fields. Our students are encouraged to develop their curiosity, find a passion and seek knowledge in all areas of life, through the many and varied extracurricular activities and clubs available at school.
Clubs and Activities Sport Music
Extra-curricular activities
A broad range of clubs and cultural Both the primary and secondary All students at St Margaret’s are
ventures, including public speaking, schools offer comprehensive encouraged to become involved in
art workshops and theatrical events sporting programs. St Margaret’s is one of the many primary or secondary
are offered including: a member of QGSSSA (Queensland music ensembles. Participating in
Girls’ Secondary Schools Sporting an ensemble enhances the learning
• Astronomy Club
Association), BSRA (Brisbane process for the student and also
• Dance Schoolgirls’ Rowing Association) and provides much enjoyment on a
• Debating Andrews Cup Associations, which number of different levels (ie musical,
• Duke of Edinburgh allows competition in all sports. social, personal etc). There are a wide
* Drone Academy variety of ensembles that cater to a
Available sports include:
• Primary Chess very broad range of musical levels and
• OptiMinds Primary Sport tastes, including:
• Mooting • Artistic Gymnastics Choral Ensembles
• smART Club • Athletics • Serenata
• Theatresports • Cross Country • Belle Voci
• Netball* • Primary Chorale
Through our Social Responsibility
• Softball • Elevarsi Voices
Program, students are encouraged
to “think globally and act locally” • Swimming • Encorah
to achieve social justice and help • Tennis
Band Ensembles
the wider community. Groups and • Touch Football
• Jackson Wind Ensemble
activities that encompass this ethos Secondary Sport
include: • Sister Helen Wind Symphony
• Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics • Stage Band
• Toc H • Athletics • Elayne Jones Percussion Ensemble
• Philanthropy Group • Badminton • Regale Percussion Ensemble
All groups are community orientated • Basketball • Flute Ensemble
and encourage the development and • Cricket • Clarinet Ensemble
expression of Christian principles, • Cross Country
while championing the rights of • Saxophone Ensemble
• Football (Soccer) • Highly Strung Primary Rock Band
developing communities locally,
• Hockey • Junior and Senior Rock Bands
nationally and internationally.
• Life Saving
String Ensembles
• Netball*
• Tutti Strings
• Rowing
• Amati Strings
• Softball
• Stradivari Strings
• Swimming
• Chamber Strings
• Tennis
• Beath String Quartet
• Touch Football
• Sculthorpe String Quartet
• Volleyball
Music opportunities include
• Water Polo*
performing at school events and
*also played at Club level at community functions, such as
Students who excel in their the school musical, Classics in the
competitive sports are encouraged Cathedral, Primary Spectacular,
and supported to pursue their talent in eisteddfods and festivals, and
local, state and national competitions. participating in domestic and
international music tours.
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‘St Margaret’s is not a school with a boarding house
attached – it is literally and figuratively at the heart
of what we do.’
Boarding
St Margaret’s has 123 years of experience providing boarding facilities and pastoral care for young women, as
they complete their schooling away from home.
Our first three students enrolled in 1895 were boarders and, since then, St Margaret’s has educated
generations of women from rural, regional and remote areas across Queensland, Australia and the world.
The boarding house is located in the heart of the school grounds, nestled in the leafy suburb of Ascot, with
gardens and wonderful city views. It is a busy place with a warm and friendly atmosphere, built on the values
of respect, consideration and honesty.
The school welcomes boarders from Years 5 to 12, with a newly opened precinct dedicated to our
youngest residents (Years 5 to 7). The majority of our housemothers are all qualified teachers, so their
personalised supervision of prep-time, along with current teaching staff, provides excellent academic
support for our boarders.
Our ancillary staff are also very well qualified: the on-site team of experienced chefs prepare over 1000
restaurant quality meals every day and our recently refurbished Health Centre is staffed by registered nurses.
Strong friendships are forged between day and boarding students, with many invitations exchanged for
boarding house sleep overs, home visits and weekends.
Boarding at St Margaret’s is all about family – yours and ours – creating a happy and safe learning
environment in which your daughter will flourish and succeed.BOARDING HOUSE INFORMATION
Boarding
Our Head of Boarding, Lesa Fowler, has spent 27 years working and teaching in Australian boarding schools. She
oversees the care of the 170 girls living in the boarding house, along with 10 housemothers, and is responsible for
ensuring the experience at St Margaret’s is rewarding and fulfilling. Also supporting the Head of Boarding is a Deputy
Head of Boarding and a Coordinator of Pastoral Care.
Supervision Family involvement Activities/Health Centre
The role of all boarding house staff is At St Margaret’s we always welcome Our Activities Coordinator regularly
to act as carers for the girls and the family visits and understand these can organises a wide range of events to
emphasis is on working together as happen at varying times. Parents are keep the girls entertained and happy
a team – parents, boarders and staff – encouraged to share a meal with the during non-school times. These
to meet the needs of boarders and girls in the dining room whenever they activities also help to encourage a sense
their families. are in town. of community within the boarding
house and are a chance to enhance
Housemothers provide 24 hour Boarding families have always been
relationships across all year levels.
supervision of the boarders, with enthusiastic members of the
a dedicated team sleeping over St Margaret’s community. There are The activities include movie nights,
each night. They supervise study, many special events, including the dances, socials, trips to the beach,
monitor the girls’ academic progress, Boarder Parent Cocktail Party. The community activities, themed dinners,
communicate with their teachers and Boarders’ Support Group was formed treasure hunts and many more.
provide extra academic support. The in 1991 and aims to promote a close
General medical attention is provided
housemothers are also responsible relationship between boarder parents,
to all boarders at the school, in the
for the social, emotional, physical and school staff and parents of day girls.
Health Centre or at the Doctors’
spiritual wellbeing of all the girls.
Regular communication via email, rooms. The Health Centre is staffed
Study newsletter, and phone calls keeps by two registered nurses and is open
families connected with their Monday to Friday from 6:30am -
Boarders prep is held every evening
daughter’s achievements and progress. 9:00pm, and on the weekends from
after dinner, from Monday to Thursday.
We also have a private Facebook 4:00pm - 8:00pm, with a nurse on call
Prep is supervised by St Margaret’s
group for boarding parents that allows all weekend.
teachers, who provide specialised
regular, “everyday” photographs of the
tutoring for students. Most of our
girls to be shared.
housemothers are qualified teachers
and work alongside the teaching staff.
This personal approach contributes to
the longstanding history of academic
success in the boarding house.
11Flyers PROGRAM
The St Margaret’s Flyers Program:
Supporting outstanding scholars, elite athletes
and exceptional performers.
St Margaret’s understands the commitment
and dedication it takes to achieve great things.
The Flyers Program supports our outstanding
scholars, athletes and performers to follow
their passion, while successfully balancing
all other aspects of their education.
Academic Flyers Program (Years 7 to 10)
The Flyers Program for outstanding scholars provides them
with opportunities to extend themselves academically and
embrace intellectual challenge.
The program’s objective is to inspire, encourage and extend
students through:
• extension electives in the fields of Science,
English and Music
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
(STEM) programs
• specific advanced projects undertaken while given leave
from regular classes
• involvement in transdisciplinary projects
• workshops with experts in various fields, for example
writing workshops with published authors.
Entry into the Academic Flyers Program
Students are selected based on the recommendation
of Heads of Faculty or one of the Academic Deans in
consultation with the Deputy Principal. Parents are
not able to recommend their own daughters. These
decisions are not open to debate or comparison with
other students. Selection is based on records of high
achievement and demonstrated ability.Sports and Performance Flyers Program
The Flyers Program for outstanding athletes and performing
artists assists students to achieve both their academic and
extracurricular goals through personalised learning.
The program’s objective is to inspire, encourage and support
students through:
• independent study options
• mentoring
• access to specialist seminars and workshops
• practice and training opportunities
• communication with key staff and coaches
• networking with professionals and organisations
• scholarship and grant application assistance
• academic care
• parent seminars
• peer to peer meetings.
Each student will report to a Flyers mentor. For performing
artists the mentors are Mr Brad King (Head of Performance)
and Ms Annette Box (Head of The Arts and Design) and for
athletes, Ms Helen Lobegeiger (Head of Sport).
Entry into the Sports and Performance Flyers Program
Students applying for the Sports and Performance Flyers
Program need to have proof they are performing on an
exceptional level in their area. Potential music participants
should be performing at the level of the Queensland Youth
Orchestra; athletes must be state or national representatives
in the relevant semester; and candidates in other fields will
only be accepted if they are performing at comparative
eligibility levels to sport and music.
Students must demonstrate an ongoing high level of
commitment towards their academic studies to maintain
their position in the program. Entry into the Flyers Program
is reviewed each semester for athletes and annually for
performing artists.
Application forms for the Sport or Performance
Flyers Program are available on the website:
www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au
For further information and to enquire about
entry into the Flyers Program please contact:
Ms Karen Gorrie, Deputy Principal
Tel: +61 7 3862 0771
Email: kgorrie@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
13Outside
school
hours
care
About us
St Margaret’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) offers high
quality before and after school care as well as a vacation care
program for school-aged children Pre-Prep and upwards.
We provide a wide variety of activities over a term, including
Welcome to special themed days, drama, sport, art and craft, music, dance,
indoor and outdoor activities, cooking, science and much more.
The program caters to children’s age, developmental needs,
St Margaret’s skills and interests with a commitment of inclusion for all
children. Children are encouraged to grow and develop in
a safe, compassionate and supportive environment where
Outside School cooperation, friendship and mutual respect are encouraged.
Our activity program reflects and values the importance
of play. We following the National Quality Standards
Hours Care and our program is reflective of the national “My Time,
Our Place” framework.
Opportunities for children to complete homework are provided.Staff
St Margaret’s OSHC team are child care professionals who support and respect the
uniqueness and individuality of children and families.
OSHC staff hold a Positive Notice Blue Card, Full First Aid and Asthma and
Anaphylaxis training.
Hours
Before School Care: 7:00am-8:15am
- Breakfast will be served between 7:15am and 7:45am
After School Care: 2:45pm-6:00pm - Afternoon tea is served
Vacation Care: 7:00am-6:00pm
Pre-Prep and Prep students are escorted to their classrooms in the mornings and to
the OSHC room in the afternoon.
The OSHC educators can escort the students to their after school extra-curricular
activities when required in the afternoons.
Fees (as of 24 January 2018)
Before School Care: $12
After School Care: $25
Vacation Care: $60 (incursions and excursions may incur additional costs)
Prices listed are before Child Care Benefits (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR). To
test your eligibility for CCB and CCR contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50.
From 2 July 2018, Australia will have a New Child Care Package. Under the new
package, the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) will replace the existing CCB and CCR.
Further information can be found at www.education.gov.au
St Margaret’s OSHC Accounts are payable by direct debit from your chosen bank
account or credit card by Ezidebit.
Come and join Important information about our service
St Margaret’s Outside School Hours Care is approved to provide education and
us for fun and
care primarily to children over preschool age. At least 60 per cent of children
being provided education and care at the service must be over preschool age.
If you have a child enrolled in the St Margaret’s Pre-Prep program and require
excitement! before school care, after school care or vacation care, please contact Palu Ingram at
oshc@stmargarets.qld.edu.au to discuss availability.
ENROL TODAY! Healthy food menu
Nutrition is a core part of our program. We understand children require a tasty
breakfast and afternoon tea with a good balance of fresh food and fresh diary. A
healthy snack will be provided for all children, which may include sandwiches,
crackers, cheese, corn/rice thins, yoghurt, custard, fruit and vegetables.
Families of children with specific dietary needs are asked to speak with the service
coordinator to ensure that an appropriate menu can be provided that is inclusive of
all children.
Bookings and enrolments
Please email oshc@stmargarets.qld.edu.au to make a booking and obtain an
enrolment form.
Location
The OSHC program for Pre-Prep upwards is held in the dedicated OSHC room,
located under the Primary School Reception.
Further details
Please direct any queries to:
Palu Ingram, OSHC Coordinator
P: 0423 547 653 E: oshc@stmargarets.qld.edu.au or refer to the St Margaret’s website.
Outside
school
hours
care
15There are many methods of transport to and from St Margaret’s available
for students, with train, bus and ferry from various parts of Brisbane
among the popular modes of transport. The Albion train station is
approximately 1km walking distance from the School, while Roma
Street Transit Centre and the international and domestic airports are all
10 minutes away by car/taxi.
Travel across South-East Queensland is covered by the TransLink ticket
system. You can use the same ticket for combinations of travel on bus,
train and ferry services. With a TransLink ticket you are able to transfer
between all services at no additional cost.
Details regarding public transport may change. Please check with the relevant authority regarding
changes to schedules and timetables.
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL SERVICES
Tickets Timetables
Daily tickets can be purchased from: Free timetables for bus, train and ferry
• Bus/ferry operators services can be collected from:
• Queensland Rail staffed stations and • Council Customer Service Centres
vending machines • Queen Street Bus Station’s Information
Centre (Myer Centre)
go card • Public libraries
go card is a travel card which stores up to $200 • Ward offices
worth of ticket value for seamless travel on • Many newsagencies
• Some local convenience stores
Getting to St Margaret’s
TransLink bus, train and ferry services. Savings from
TRANSPORT OPTIONS
20-34% off full fares from your first trip and if used • Shopping centre information desks
more than 10 times in a week (Monday to Sunday); a
further 50% off ticket prices is applied.
To find out more and where to purchase a go card
please visit www.translink.com.au
TransLink has standardised concessions across all services to those who carry valid
concession cards, offering travel at half the adult fare to:
• Children 14 years and under
• Full-time primary and secondary students are eligible for concession fares
• Students 15 years and under; 19 years if wearing a school uniform or showing approved
student identification card
Special Passes – holders of special passes will continue to receive free travel under the
current conditions.
TransLink concessions do not apply to Air Train services; however, child fares still apply.
Queensland Rail Service
QR School Travel Tickets are available for travel between primary or secondary school in
which the student is enrolled full time, on school days and for official school events on
weekends or public holidays. The following ticket options for rail travel are as follows:
• Annual Rail Passes (pre-purchased) 50% of the normal adult fare
• Bi-annual Rail Passes (pre-purchased) 50% of the normal adult fare
• One way Rail Passes 50% of the price of the usual Semester or Term Pass
Brisbane CityCat and Ferry Services
The Brisbane CityCat stops along the Brisbane River from The University of Queensland to Brett’s
Wharf. For detailed timetable information please go to www.translink.com.au. A bus transports
St Margaret’s students to Racecourse Road, Hamilton Central, close to the Bretts Wharf ferry before
and after school.
Morning Pick Up Afternoon Drop Off
• Racecourse Road, Hamilton Central • Pick up from St Margaret’s
collection at 7:55am 3:30pm (Monday - Thursday)
• Arrive at St Margaret’s at approximately 3.10pm (Friday)
8:05am • Drop the students to Racecourse Road,
Hamilton Central
3:40pm (Monday - Thursday)
3.30pm (Friday)ST MARGARET’S DEDICATED BUS ROUTE
www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/admissions/getting-to-st-margarets
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School provides a dedicated private bus service to assist families to
transport children to and from school during the school term.
St Margaret’s has engaged Belbaker Bus Charter, a premier coach and charter company, to provide
this service. All Belbaker coaches feature air-conditioning and 3 point seatbelts. One St Margaret’s
branded coach and one Belbaker coach is dedicated to these routes.
The two services provide morning and afternoon runs to the following areas:
Bulimba Run Bulimba, East Brisbane, New Farm and Racecourse Road (near Bretts Wharf)
The Gap Run The Gap, Ashgrove, Bardon, Newmarket, Wilston, Windsor, Gordon Park
and Wavell Heights
HORNIBROOK BUS LINES
www.hornibrook.com.au
315 City Express Stopping at Sandgate and Oriel Roads, this line services Scarborough to Brisbane
CBD via Sandgate Road, Woody Point, Sandgate, Toombul, to Brisbane CBD
– morning and afternoon, Monday - Friday TRANSPORT
Dedicated 999 Following the ‘315’ the ‘999’ runs: ASSISTANCE
School Run North Scarborough, Redcliffe, Clontarf, Sandgate High, Nudgee College, St Margaret’s
Toombul, Sandgate/Oriel Roads. Students are to use the ‘School Run 999A 07 3862 0777
and 99B’ where possible.
Public Transport Information
13 12 30
RED AND WHITE COACHES Rail Travel Pass enquiries
www.coachaustralia.net 07 3235 2810
Red & White Coaches
B Run Taigum, Geebung, Chermside West and Wavell Heights 07 3269 6466
G Run Albany Creek, McDowell, Everton Park, Stafford Heights, Stafford, Grange, Hornibrook Bus Lines
Lutwyche and Wooloowin 07 3284 1622
R Run Carseldine, Bridgeman Downs andMcDowell
Y Run Keperra, Ferny Grove, Ferny Hills, Arana Hills, Everton Hills, McDowell Please go to www.translink.com.au
and Wavell Heights for further information and schedule
changes to Brisbane City Council
O Run Eatons Hill, Albany Creek, Bridgeman Downs, Aspley, Chermside West, services and for a detailed journey
Chermside and Wavell Heights planner to and from the School.
P Run Bracken Ridge, Brighton, Sandgate, Deagon, Boondall, Virginia, Northgate
and Nundah
172018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Term 1: Tuesday 23 January - Wednesday 28 March
Term 2: Tuesday 17 April - Thursday 21 June
Term 3: Tuesday 17 July - Thursday 20 September
Term 4: Tuesday 9 October - Thursday 29 November
ENROLMENT APPLICATION FEE $220
A non-refundable fee is payable per student at the time of submitting a formal
2018
Application for Admission.
ENROLMENT CONFIRMATION FEE $1,000
A non-refundable confirmation fee is payable per student at confirmation of enrolment.
No refund of this fee shall be made by the school should a student fail to utilise a
Domestic Fees
confirmed place. This fee is not deducted from tuition fees.
TUITION FEES
Per Term Per Annum Per Annum**
(after discount)
Pre-Prep $3,975 $15,900 $15,423
Prep - 2 $4,375 $17,500 $16,975
Years 3-5 $4,604 $18,416 $17,864
Year 6 $4,863 $19,452 $18,869
Years 7-11 $5,634 $22,536 $21,860
Year 12 $7,512* $22,536 $21,860
* Year 12 are billed across three terms only (Terms 1 to 3)
** Discount applies when the annual fee is paid in full by 23 January 2018
The School has an all-inclusive fee policy. The fee covers the cost of all compulsory activities
including tuition, QGSSSA sport, technology, year level camps, class excursions and a range of
facilities used in the course of a normal school day.
The fee does not include textbooks, stationery, specialised equipment/materials or optional
activities such as co-curricular sporting camps and tours, Global Exchange, overseas
tours or private music/speech and drama lessons or instrument hire, all of which are a
parent’s responsibility.
Please note: Year level camps are part of the school curriculum and if a student does not attend
for whatever reason, there is no reduction to the Tuition Fee.
BOARDING FEES
Per Term Per Annum
Years 5-11 $5,148 $20,593
Year 12 $6,864* $20,593
* Year 12 are billed across three terms only (Terms 1 to 3)
A $100 Boarders Support Group Levy, which is applicable to boarders, is not included in fees
and is invoiced separately on behalf of the Boarders Support Group. Year 12 boarding students
will be charged a $200 bond in Term 3 to cover incidentals incurred during Term 4. Any credit
remaining at year end is refundable.
FEE DISCOUNTS
A discount of 3% will be applied to the tuition and boarding fee if payment has been received in
full on, or prior to, 23 January 2018.
FEE CONCESSIONS
• Bursaries for daughters of Anglican clergy members
• Sibling Discounts (tuition fees only) - when two or more siblings attend St Margaret’s at the
same time, a concession discount of 5% for the second, 10% for the third and 15% for any
subsequent siblings will apply.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Please direct any queries to the OSHC Coordinator, Palu Ingram.
Tel: 0423 547 653 Email: OSHC@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY CHARGES
• Music, tennis and swimming lessons tuition - by private arrangement between instructor
and parents
• Music instrument hire - $55 per term
• Speech and Drama - from $425 to $800 per Semester (depending on the year level and length
of lesson contact the school for details)2018
Domestic Fees
PAYMENT TERMS
It is the intention of School Council to set fees once each year; however, the school reserves the
right to revise fees at any time.
The school charges fees per term (Year 12 students are billed across three terms). Accounts must
be paid in full on or before the first day of each Term.
The school cannot provide education to students where fees remain unpaid. It is an enforced
policy of the school that a student may not take her/his place at the school at the start of a term
where fees for a previous term remain unpaid.
Payable Due Dates:
Term 1: 23 January 2018
Term 2: 17 April 2018
Term 3: 17 July 2018
Term 4: 9 October 2018
An agreement to pay by instalments may be entered into through ASG Funding Solutions.
You can visit www.asg.com.au/funding solutions for further information, including
applicable surcharges.
Optional activities will not be available to students if compulsory tuition fees are overdue.
Optional activities include the Global Exchange Program, overseas tours, co-curricular sporting
camps/tours, and private music or speech and drama lessons.
Parents are reminded that all fee concessions are dependent upon the fees being paid by the
due date. Concessions will be withdrawn if this condition is not met. Concessions include
scholarships and bursaries.
Late Payment Fee
All payments must be made by the due date. Late payments attract a monthly surcharge of $75.
Methods of Payment
BPAY Phone or visit the website of your bank, credit union or building society to make
this payment from your cheque, savings or credit account.
Cash Cash may be delivered to the Finance Office between 8.00am and 4.00pm.
It is requested that parents make such payments rather than students assuming
responsibility for large sums of cash. A receipt will be provided.
Cheque Cheques should be made payable to; St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.
If mailing cheques, please address the envelope Attention: Finance
Credit Card The School accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express. (In person, by
telephone or online, and subject to a surcharge of 1% for all card types).
Diners Card is not accepted.
Telegraphic Where this method is used, it is requested that parents phone or fax a copy of the
Transfer receipt to the School immediately.
Telegraphic Transfers may be made directly to the School Bank Account;
Account Name: St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
Bank: National Australia Bank
Branch: Capital office
BSB: 084-004
Account Number: 163670842
Swift Code: NATAAU3304B
Notice of Withdrawal
The school requires ONE FULL TERM’S WRITTEN NOTICE to the Principal of a student’s
withdrawal from the school, or fees in lieu of notice will be charged.
19Supervised Study Sessions 2018
St Margaret’s Supervised Study Sessions
are free of charge and provide the opportunity for day
students, 12 years and over, to work within the safety
of the school and complete their homework under the
supervision of tutors. The sessions operate every day
of the week* (except Fridays), commencing at 5pm in
the senior library.
How it Works How to Book
Tutors supervise the study/homework sessions in While the study sessions are free of charge, bookings
the senior library from Monday to Thursday every are essential and should be made in advance to ensure
week of term (apart from the first and last weeks)*. a place is available. To book, parents will need to log
The sessions run from 5pm to 7.30pm, with students into Flexischools on the home page of the website
having the option of purchasing dinner from the and select ‘Supervised Study Sessions’. Bookings
boarding house for $10 (at approximately 6pm). are limited to 25 participants each night and when
Parents can feel comfortable knowing that their a session is full no more bookings can be made. If
daughters are completing their homework and dinner is required, payment must be paid at the time
assignments under supervision, in a safe environment. of booking and this option selected in Flexischools.
For students attending these sessions after an The Small Print
afternoon of sport, transport is available to and from Students whose parents have not arrived by the
Windsor Park. For those staying on after school to conclusion of the session will wait in the Boarding
attend the homework sessions, the senior library is House reception and a late fee of $10 per 10 minutes
open up until 5pm prior to the commencement of or part thereof will be charged, which will need to
the study sessions. be settled prior to the student attending further
*2018 Supervised Study Sessions (each week of sessions.
term, apart from the first and last weeks): Students who are frequently collected late will no
Term 1 29 January – 22 March longer be able to take part in the program.
(Bookings open – Tuesday 23 January)
Term 2 23 April – 14 June
(Bookings open – Tuesday 17 April)
Term 3 23 July – 13 September
(Bookings open – Tuesday 17 July)
Term 4 15 October – 22 November
(Bookings open – Tuesday 9 October)21
Join us at St Margaret’s for a day Students are invited to join us to experience a school day at St Margaret’s – the perfect way to learn more about the school and what it’s like to be a St Margaret’s student. You will have the opportunity to attend classes, meet teachers, and get to know some girls who might end up being your future classmates and friends. When you choose to attend St Margaret’s for a day, you will be given a buddy who will look after you throughout the day. Your buddy will introduce you to other students, as well as show you around the campus. St Margaret’s offers this program throughout the year, by arrangement with the Admissions team. To schedule your daughter’s visit, please complete the registration form available on the school’s website www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/admissions/visit-us and return it to admissions@stmargarets.qld.edu.au. If you require further information, please contact Admissions on (07) 3862 0777.
The St Margaret’s Way There’s a way in which we strive to do things at St Margaret’s; a way in which we seek to treat people throughout our community; and a way in which we aim to serve others. Underpinned by our school values, St Margaret’s has developed a document which expresses the St Margaret’s Way.
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
11 Petrie Street Ascot QLD 4007 Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3862 0777
Facsimile: +61 7 3862 0701
mail@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au
St Margaret’s School Council Ltd
ABN: 69069684019 CRICOS Code: 00511K
A School of the Society of the Sacred Advent
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