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“Dominus Illuminatio Mea” – The Lord is my light (Psalm 27)

To educate each girl in a safe, supportive, Christian environment, to be a confident, lifelong learner.

Nau Mai Haere Mai – Welcome

St John's Girls' School is an interdenominational Christian school and is steeped with wonderful traditions, strong values, and a warm family spirit. We are located in a park-like setting in the centre of Waihopai - Invercargill.

Our values are the important qualities we strive to live by and demonstrate in the way we go about our work, and in the relationships we have with others in our school.

St John’s was established in 1917 by the St John’s Anglican Church. After the depression, when the Church could no longer support the school, a new school board was formed and St John’s Girls’ School became independent. In 1990, St John’s became an integrated school, retaining its Christian base.

Over the years, the school has grown and developed into a high-performing school well-known for its confident, articulate students who have a strong work ethic and who are well-rounded individuals. The small size means that every girl is known by everyone and is cared for. Pastoral care is important, and our small class sizes are important to the well-being and education of our girls.

We are proud of St John’s Girls’ School and welcome the opportunity to share it with you. We invite you to visit us and see the school in action.

Holly Bradshaw
Tumuaki | Principal

What's happening at St John's Girls' School?

Latest Notices

Room 7 Pizza Lunch

15 Dec 2025

Good afternoon, Room 7 parents,

As a thank you for all the girls' hard work and great participation this year, and just for being awesome, I am treating the Room 7 girls to a pizza lunch tomorrow.

There will be no need to pack a full lunchbox.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday,

Lee Stewart

Christmas Service and Prizegiving Arrangements

14 Dec 2025

Kia Ora koutou

Christmas Service and Prizegiving Rehearsal - Monday 15 December

Tomorrow morning, all girls will travel by bus to First Church for our Christmas Service and prizegiving rehearsal. We will be leaving school at 8:50 am and will return by 12:00pm. The girls will be taking morning tea with them; please ensure they have something easy to eat and a water bottle for the morning. The girls will eat lunch back at school. Heated lunches are still available.

Christmas Service - Monday 15 December at 6:00pm

All girls are expected to attend and take part in our Christmas Service. Your daughter will need to be dropped off at the Stobo Hall doors (Ythan Street) no earlier than 5:45pm. The service is expected to conclude by 7:00pm.

Prizegiving - Tuesday 16 December at 1:30 pm

The school will travel by bus on Tuesday for our prizegiving at First Church. We will be leaving at 1:10pm. Prizegiving will begin at 1:30pm. All girls must return to school on the bus. You are more than welcome to pick your daughter up after prizegiving from school. Please check in with your daughter's teacher before leaving.

We are looking forward to a wonderful two days of celebrations.

Ngā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Tumuaki | Principal

After School Care - Payments

12 Dec 2025

Good afternoon

Just a gentle reminder to those who still owe money to Noeleen for After School Care. Please ensure any outstanding payments are made no later than Monday 15 December.

Thank you for your help with this.

Nic Roberts
[On behalf of Noeleen Wilson]