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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?

Upcoming Events in July

Tue 21

Parent/Teacher Interviews [2.15-7pm]

21 Jul 2026

Tue 21

School Finishing at 2pm for Interviews

21 Jul 2026

Wed 22

Parent/Teacher Interviews [3.15-7pm]

22 Jul 2026

Mon 27

Speech Exams [Yr 5]

27 Jul 2026

Tue 28

Parents' Association Mtg

28 Jul 2026

Tue 28

Speech Exams [Yr 6]

28 Jul 2026

Wed 29

Speech Exams [Yr 7]

29 Jul 2026

Latest Notices

Term 3 - Welcome Back

19 Jul 2026

Please note: Skool Loop bookings for Parent Teacher interviews will close at 9am on Monday 20 July. Booking requests after this time must be made directly with the classroom teacher [via email].

Monday Afternoon Sport

19 Jul 2026

Good morning

Just a reminder that your daughter will begin Term 3 Afternoon Sports rotations tomorrow.

Please make sure she has her PE uniform and a drink bottle packed.

Enjoy the sun.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Tuesday 21 July and Wednesday 22 July

3 Jul 2026

Kia Ora Parents and Caregivers,

Parent Teacher Interviews are taking place on Tuesday, 21 July, and Wednesday, 22 July [Week 1, Term 3].

These interviews will be focused on your daughter's report, offering a valuable opportunity to discuss this with her classroom teacher/s. I encourage you to book a time to meet with your daughter’s teacher/s. These conversations are always incredibly valuable.

There will be an early school finish on Tuesday 21 July [school finishes at 2:00pm]. Noeleen Wilson will be running her after-school care programme from 2:15pm.

We encourage our girls to attend these interviews with their whānau; however, you are welcome to attend the meeting without your daughter if you wish to discuss any matters privately.

We look forward to working together to support your daughter's learning journey this year.

Bookings for interviews can be made through the 'Bookings' function on the Skool Loop app.

Kā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Tumuaki | Principal

Miniball Term 3

25 Jun 2026

Good afternoon

If your daughter is interested in playing Miniball in Term 3, please follow the link below.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/364161

I am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the Miniball season.

sports@stjohnsgirls.school.nz