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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?

Latest Notices

Gala Evening - Gilbert Enoka

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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Parents' Association Meeting - Tuesday 28 July

22 Jul 2026

Reminder - Early Finish at 2pm

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

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.