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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 October

Wed 28

Rm 7 - Weaving Wellness

28 Oct 2026

Thu 29

New Entrant Enrolment Interviews

29 Oct 2026

Latest Notices

Messages to the Office

27 Oct 2026

Kia Ora koutou

Mrs Roberts is away this week. If you have a message to pass on to your daughter [bus arrangements, after-school care etc.], please phone the school office, rather than email. Our school phone number is 032187759.

Thank you.

Kā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Tumuaki | Principal

Parents' Association - Raffle Booklets

23 Oct 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This week, each family should have received their 'Raffle 2026' book.

The St John’s Girls School Parents’ Association Raffle 2026 gives ten winners a $350 voucher of their choice.

The funds raised from this raffle will be utilised to purchase new desks and chairs for Room 3. Fundraising is an important part of the Parents' Association, as without additional funds we are unable to provide new resources for the girls' to enjoy.

Each family has initially been given a raffle pack to sell, which contains 20 tickets. There are additional books available.

Please contact the Parents’ Association at: stjohns-pta@stjohnsgirls.school.nz.

For every additional book sold, students will be entered into the draw to win a $100 Pressie card.

All books are to be returned to the office by the 6th November.

Please make payment for your tickets to:

St John’s Girls’ School Parents’ Association
03 1750 0091815 00
Reference to include your daughter's name and room number.
One payment per book please.

Have a lovely long weekend.

Regards

St John’s Girls’ School Parents’ Association

Money Found This Morning

22 Oct 2026

Kia Ora koutou

Some of our girls found a substantial amount of cash just inside the gates on Dee Street this morning, near the junior block. A pair of earrings was also found nearby. We suspect a parent dropped these from their bag while bringing their daughter to school.

Please contact the office if you are missing these items.

Kā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Reminder - Parents' Association Meeting tonight at 7pm in the school staffroom

20 Oct 2026