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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

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

Upcoming Events in November

Sat 14

William Pike - Overnight at Dolamore Park

14 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026

Mon 16

Prizegiving List Finalised

16 Nov 2026

Wed 18

Greats & Grands Rehearsal

18 Nov 2026

Thu 19

Greats and Grands morning

19 Nov 2026

Thu 19

Adventure Race Day [Yr 7/8]

19 Nov 2026

Fri 20

Dance Sharing

20 Nov 2026

Tue 24

Familiarisation Morning [New Students Yrs 2 - 8 for 2027]

24 Nov 2026

Wed 25

Mind Mingle [Yrs 5/6] - afternoon event

25 Nov 2026

Wed 25

Junior Syndicate rest home visits

25 Nov 2026

Thu 26

Disco

26 Nov 2026

Fri 27

Sizzle and Chill

27 Nov 2026

Latest Notices

2026 80s Disco - Tickets
11 Nov 2026

Kia ora koutou, 

The Disco theme for this year is the 80s!


Tickets for this year’s Disco will be sold on Monday 16 November through until Friday 20 November. The tickets will be priced at $7.00 and will be sold at lunchtime in the library each day.

The money will go towards food, entertainment and decoration for the disco. All profits will go towards a worthy charity.

We will be giving the girls dress-up ideas at each Thursday assembly leading up to the disco.

We look forward to seeing all your creative dress-up ideas!

Thank you for your support; we can't wait to see all the girls at the 80s Disco!


From the Year 8 Marketing Committee

 

Raffle Books Due Back - Urgent Reminder!
11 Nov 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This is an urgent reminder that all Parents' Association Raffle Books were due back on Friday of last week. We still have a number of books outstanding. Please return all raffle books, including any unsold tickets to the school office as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, the raffle cannot be drawn until all books have been returned, so your prompt assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support of our Parents' Association and for helping us ensure the raffle can be drawn without further delay.

Many thanks

Raffle Books - Urgent Reminder!
9 Nov 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This is a friendly reminder that all Parents' Association Raffle Books were due back on Friday of last week. We still have a number of books outstanding. Please return all raffle books, including any unsold tickets to the school office as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, the raffle cannot be drawn until all books have been returned, so your prompt assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support of our Parents' Association and for helping us ensure the raffle can be drawn without further delay.

Many thanks

Reminder - Raffle Books/Money due tomorrow
5 Nov 2026

Just a friendly reminder that all books and payments need to be returned/made by tomorrow [Friday 6 November].

We will not be able to draw the winners until all books and money have been returned.

Thank you again to all who have already returned books and payments. 

Kā mihi nui

St John's Girls' School Parents' Association

School Caretaker Wanted!
5 Nov 2026

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