5 Aug 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

I am writing to inform you that the upcoming speech exams for your daughter have been postponed.

Unfortunately, our speech teacher and examiner, Mrs McIlwrick, needs to be with her daughter, who has today experienced a post-operative complication and requires additional recovery time in the hospital. It is vital to the integrity of our assessment programme that Mrs McIlwrick herself is available to examine the girls, which necessitates rescheduling.

I will speak directly to all of the girls affected by this change tomorrow morning to reassure them. As soon as new dates are finalised, I will send out an update to all families.

Thank you very much for your patience, understanding, and support.

Kā mihi nui
Holly Bradshaw
Tumuaki | Principal

5 Aug 2026

Kia Ora Parents and Whānau

In the lead-up to Polyfest, we would like to hold two after-school practices for our Year 4 - 8 Kapa Haka girls. We would appreciate it if our Year 4 - 8 Kapa Haka girls could commit to these practices, but we understand you may already have prior commitments. 

We will continue our lunchtime sessions, and our Room 1 and Room 2 Kapa Haka girls will have an extra practice session over the next couple of weeks. They do not need to attend the after-school practices. 

Our after-school practices are scheduled as follows: 

• Monday 10 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the School Hall
• Monday 17 August 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the School Hall

If your daughter cannot attend, please let Miss McSoriley know by email: emcsoriley@stjohnsgirls.school.nz

Kā mihi nui

Miss Eve McSoriley

30 Jul 2026

AN EVENING WITH GILBERT ENOKA

A reminder about the incredible Gala Evening at the end of the term featuring Gilbert Enoka, the legendary Mental Performance Coach for the All Blacks! Fresh off the upcoming Greatest Rivalry Tour to South Africa, this is an incredible opportunity to hear insights from someone right at the heart of All Black success.

Best of all, this event is a fundraiser for the fantastic ChatBus service, and we would love to sell out the venue in support! 

Ticket Options: Full tables available for businesses/groups and individual tickets.

Mrs Bradshaw will be attending and would love for members of our St John’s Girls' School community to sit together. If you would like to purchase individual tickets to join the St John's group, please email principal@stjohnsgirls.school.nz, and we will coordinate a table.

How to get tickets: Check out the attached poster or the following link: https://events.humanitix.com/chatbus-south

Let’s get behind a great cause and make it a night to remember!

 

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22 Jul 2026

21 Jul 2026

Kia Ora koutou

A reminder that there is an early school finish today at 2pm for Parent Teacher Interviews. After School Care with Noeleen Wilson is avaliable from 2:15pm. 

Skool Loop bookings for interviews have now closed. If you would like to book a time, please contact your daughter's classroom teacher directly [via email]. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Kā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Tumuaki | Principal