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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

Senior Syndicate - Term 4 Wood Technology

25 Sep 2026

Kia ora koutou,

As part of our term 4 technology unit the senior syndicate are investigating different elements of technology and science. Each class will be participating in all rotations across the technology curriculum, one of these rotations will focus on wood craft. Within this project we aim to design and make a small recycled wood block person or animal; we will design, sand, assemble (glue and nail) and paint the wood.

If you have any suitable wood (pine, bolsa wood etc) materials that you are happy to donate for this project please get in touch to arrange a drop off. Small off cuts that don't need cut would be the best as we don't have a lot of access to cutting tools.

We thank you in advance for any donation.

Regards

Sara Woods

Parents' Association Fundraiser - Term 4

25 Sep 2026

The Parents’ Association is excited to present their Term 4 fundraiser: Family Photography Sessions with Jenna-Lee Shave Photography. Booking information will be released in Week 1 of Term 4. Keep an eye out for further details!