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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

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What's happening at St John's Girls' School?

Upcoming Events in September

Mon 14

Maori Language Week

14 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Rm 2 Parent Interviews

16 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Sing Out Technical Rehearsal

16 Sep 2026

Wed 16

Rm 7 - Weaving Wellness

16 Sep 2026

Thu 17

Rm 2 Parent Interviews

17 Sep 2026

Thu 17

Sing Out Performance

17 Sep 2026

Thu 17

Sing Out Dress Rehearsal [Yrs 4-8 to attend]

17 Sep 2026

Fri 18

Junior Gymnastic Festival

18 Sep 2026

Fri 18

Snr School Virtual Parliament Tour [Rms 6/8]

18 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Monday afternoon Sport

21 Sep 2026

Mon 21

Book Fair

21 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Tue 22

Snr Gymnastics Festival

22 Sep 2026

Wed 23

Rm 7 - Weaving Wellness

23 Sep 2026

Wed 23

KIPRRR Day - Dress as favourite book character

23 Sep 2026

Thu 24

Arts Extravaganza [6.30-8.00pm]

24 Sep 2026

Thu 24

Arts Extravaganza Dress Rehearsal

24 Sep 2026

Fri 25

Snr School Virtual Parliament Tour [Rms 5/7]

25 Sep 2026

Fri 25

Last day of Term 3

25 Sep 2026

Latest Notices

After School Care - Room 7
16 Sep 2026

Kia Ora Parents and Caregivers,

After School Care with Noeleen will be in Room 7 from today until the end of the term due to the Book Fair.

Kā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Raffle Items - Arts Extravaganza
16 Sep 2026

Kia Ora koutou

A friendly reminder that the last day for raffle items to be dropped off at the school office is this Friday, 18 September. 

Kā mihi nui

SJGS Parents' Association

 

Room 3 Picture Book
15 Sep 2026

Kia Ora Room 3 Parents and Caregivers,

As it is our school Book Fair next week, we are doing a variety of activities during our reading programme.  For this could your daughter please bring to school their favourite picture book.  We will be using these to share with each other and complete tasks.  

These need to be named and we will store them on our class bookcase until the end of the term.

We have a busy end of the term.  Thank you for your continued support.

Kā mihi nui

Anya Raines and Lucy King

Arts Extravaganza Dinner Orders
15 Sep 2026

Good morning

Today, the girls will be bringing home order forms for the Arts Extravaganza Dinner.

Please return all completed forms by this Friday (18 September).

This is a great opportunity to have dinner organised before enjoying the evening's entertainment. Please note that burgers and sausages will only be available through pre-orders, with no cash sales on the night. A selection of other snacks will be available for purchase.

Thank you for your support.

Shae
SJGS Parents' Association Chairperson

 

Book Fair - Viewing Times
14 Sep 2026

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Parents, please support our local businesses

Pat O'Sullivan Plumbing & Drainlaying City Chiropractic Invercargill Embrace Orthodontics McGregor Concrete Wreys Bush Number Works 'n Words - Invercargill Richard Affleck Building Ltd Ryder Roofing Janice Hughes Bookkeeping & Business Support Kiwi Skips Invercargill Dynamic Maintenance Limited OfficeMax G.J. Gardner Homes Southland Waikiwi Vet Services Ltd KIDOGO Wendy Heaslip - Harcourts Invercargill The Reading Room
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