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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
22 Jul 2025
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Kia Ora koutou
Parent Teacher interviews are taking place next week. Interviews will be held on the following days:
The purpose of the Term 3 interview is to discuss your daughter's mid-year report. This is a chance to ask any questions or address any concerns you may have. If you are happy with your daughter's progress and report, there is no need to schedule an interview.
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.
Ngā mihi nui
Holly Bradshaw
Tumuaki | Principal
Good afternoon all
The Local Pak fundraising order has arrived and will be available for collection on Thursday and Friday from the school hall between 3.00 and 3.30pm each day. Should these times not suit please make contact with me via email at stjohns-pta@stjohnsgirls.school.nz to make alternative arrangements.
Please note that some of the orders are very large/heavy.
Thank you again for all your support.
Shae Risk
SJGS Parents' Association
Kia Ora Year 7 & 8 Parents and Caregivers
In Term 3, all Year 7 & 8 girls will be heading out to Adventure Southland for their Monday afternoon sport rotation. They will travel by bus and be accompanied by Mrs Dennis and Mrs Taylor. The first trip is this coming Monday, 14 July. Please complete the online form below, or send the attached form to school with your daughter on Monday. The form can also be emailed to Mrs Bradshaw. Girls can only participate in the activities if the form is completed and permission is given. Thank you to those who have already completed the permission form.
The girls will participate in the following activities:
- Abseiling
- High Rope Course
- Low Ropes Course
- Rock Climbing
- Flying Weka
- Flying Fox
- Adventure Based Learning Team Activities [solving problems as a group]
The completion of these activities will be weather dependent.
A list of activities provided by Adventure Southland can be accessed here: https://www.adventuresouthland.co.nz/challenge-ropes-course/
In order for your daughter to participate, please complete the following Parent Consent and Risk Disclosure for this activity. There is a paper copy attached to this email, or you can fill out the Google Form below. Paper copies will need to be returned to school on the first day back, or emailed through to Mrs Bradshaw over the holidays.
Google Form link: https://forms.gle/r3ThzWVimX8nPKvE6
Thank you for your continued support.
Ngā mihi nui
Holly Bradshaw
Tumuaki | Principal
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