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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 September

Thu 3

Invercargill Area Speech Final [Evening]

3 Sep 2026

Mon 7

Monday afternoon Sport

7 Sep 2026

Wed 9

Board of Proprietors Meeting

9 Sep 2026

Wed 9

Rm 7 - Weaving Wellness

9 Sep 2026

Fri 11

Snr Syndicate - Council Tour

11 Sep 2026

Mon 14

Monday afternoon Sport

14 Sep 2026

Mon 14

Maori Language Week

14 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Sing Out Technical Rehearsal

16 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Rm 7 - Weaving Wellness

16 Sep 2026

Thu 17

Sing Out Performance

17 Sep 2026

Thu 17

Sing Out Dress Rehearsal [Yrs 4-8 to attend]

17 Sep 2026

Fri 18

Junior Gymnastic Festival

18 Sep 2026

Fri 18

Snr School Virtual Parliament Tour [Rms 6/8]

18 Sep 2026

Fri 18

PA Sausage Sizzle & Chill

18 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Monday afternoon Sport

21 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Book Fair

21 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Tue 22

Snr Gymnastics Festival

22 Sep 2026

Wed 23

Rm 7 - Weaving Wellness

23 Sep 2026

Wed 23

KIPRRR Day - Dress as favourite book character

23 Sep 2026

Thu 24

Arts Extravaganza [6.30-8.00pm]

24 Sep 2026

Thu 24

Arts Extravaganza Dress Rehearsal

24 Sep 2026

Fri 25

Snr School Virtual Parliament Tour [Rms 5/7]

25 Sep 2026

Fri 25

Last day of Term 3

25 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

Bookfair - Coming Sonn!
31 Aug 2026

Reminder - Staff Only Day - Monday 24 August
21 Aug 2026

Polyfest Arrangements - Tuesday 25 August
19 Aug 2026

POLYFEST - TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2026


Our Kapa Haka roopū are in their final rehearsals for the Polyfest performance next Tuesday, 25 August. The girls are excited to share their mahi with our school community at 2:10pm at Stadium Southland.


All of our kura will travel together by bus to the stadium at 1:30pm and will return to school at 2:45pm. All students will return to school on the bus. There will be no pick-ups from Stadium Southland.


Arrangements for Tuesday 25 August


For students who normally take the school bus

Please arrange for your daughter to be picked up from school after the performance. This ensures there is adequate time for the girls to change out of their uniforms at school before heading home.


Hair

Hair should be pulled back neatly off the face. Options can include one or two braids, a ponytail, or a bun; whatever feels comfortable for your daughter. Girls are also welcome to wear personal taongā, including korowai. Your daughter can bring her hairbrush to school to fix her hair before the performance if needed. 


Livestream Link: https://www.miharo.co.nz/murihiku-polyfest-livestream-2026


We are looking forward to seeing you all there to support our kura at Polyfest. Thank you for your continued support.


Kā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw, Eve McSoriley, Sara Woods and Anita Bradley

 

Sizzle and Chill - Friday 21 August
18 Aug 2026

Arts Extravaganza
11 Aug 2026

Kia Ora Whānau.

 

Starting tomorrow in the senior school are our "Arts Extravaganza" auditions. 

Girls who would like to audition in any of the following categories; dance, singing, instrumental and speech are encouraged to see Mrs McIlwrick to make a time. 

We will hold our junior auditions next week.

If your child is successful in their audition, I will be in touch soon!

The Arts Extravaganza will be held in week 10, Thursday 24th of September. 

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

Kind regards,

Kate McIlwrick

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