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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 March

Wed 11

Board of Proprietors Meeting

11 Mar 2026

Fri 13

House Bonding Day

13 Mar 2026

Mon 16

William Pike Challenge - Outdoor Activity

16 Mar 2026

Wed 18

Parent / Teacher Interviews [school finish at 2pm]

18 Mar 2026

Wed 18

School to finish at 2.00 pm [Interviews]

18 Mar 2026

Thu 19

Parent / Teacher Interviews [school finish at 3pm]

19 Mar 2026

Fri 20

Yr 7 Vision Testing

20 Mar 2026

Fri 20

PA Grocery Raffle Books to be returned by today

20 Mar 2026

Fri 20

Sausage Sizzle & Chill

20 Mar 2026

Fri 20

KIPRRR Day - Heart Kids Day [Dress up as a Superhero]

20 Mar 2026

Sat 21

Southland Athletics

21 Mar 2026

Wed 25

Lit Quiz

25 Mar 2026

Wed 25

Yr 8 Camp - Deep Cove

25 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026

Mon 30

Road Safety Rms 1 and 2

30 Mar 2026

Latest Notices

Parent Teacher Goal Setting Interviews

10 Mar 2026

Kia Ora koutou

Parent Teacher Interviews are taking place on Wednesday,18 March and Thursday,19 March. The purpose of these interviews is to set learning goals for your daughter for the first half of the year. There will be an early school finish on Wednesday [school finishes at 2:00pm]. Noeleen Wilson will be running her after school care programme from 2:15pm.

We encourage our girls to attend these interviews with their whānau; however, you are welcome to attend the meeting without your daughter if you wish to discuss any matters privately.

We look forward to working together to support your daughter's learning journey this year.

Bookings for interviews can be made through the 'bookings' function on the Skool Loop app.

We look forward to seeing you next week!

Ngā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Tumuaki | Principal

Netball Term 2

6 Mar 2026

Good morning

Netball registrations are now open for Term 2.

Please find the information below regarding the season ahead.

https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/476748