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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 November

Thu 27

Auditors in all day with Holly

27 Nov 2025

Fri 28

Disco

28 Nov 2025

Fri 28

Greats & Grands Presentation - Rowena Jackson [Junior Syndicate]

28 Nov 2025

Sun 30

Choir - Concert

30 Nov 2025

Latest Notices

Pack the Bus

24 Nov 2025

“Pack the Bus", a charity drive in Invercargill, held annually by More FM, will be calling in at school on Wednesday 3rd December. They collect food items for the Southland Foodbank.

Please send donations of non-perishable (boxes, bottles tins or packets) food items into school before that date, so we can help others less fortunate than ourselves to celebrate the Christmas Season. The girls need to take their contributions to Room 8, where the girls will receive a bonus point as a thank you.

Community Consultation Survey - Reminder

21 Nov 2025

Kia Ora Parents and Whānau,

Thank you to those who have filled out our community consultation survey. Your feedback is very much appreciated by the School Board. There is still time to have your say! Information regarding the survey is outlined below.

The St John's Girls' School Board is embarking on a vital process to refresh our Strategic Plan; the roadmap that will guide every aspect of the school, from curriculum innovation to facility development and student wellbeing.

The success of this planning process depends entirely on the voices within our community, and your perspective as a parent is invaluable. We are committed to ensuring St John's continues to nurture confident, resilient, and high-achieving young women, and your feedback will directly inform the priorities we set.

This survey is designed to gather your thoughts on key areas, including:

- The enduring strengths and values of St John's.
- The skills and curriculum needed to ensure our girls are future-ready.
- How we can best support student wellbeing [Hauora].
- Priorities for resourcing and facilities.

The survey should take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous.

Please click the link below to complete the survey by Monday 24 November.

https://forms.gle/g2Nar4aLsKzVKexD8

Thank you in advance for taking the time to contribute to this essential process. We look forward to working collaboratively with you to shape a bright and successful future for St John's Girls' School.

Ngā mihi nui,
Holly Bradshaw
Tumuaki | Principal

Disco tickets now on sale

18 Nov 2025

Kia ora,

Tickets for the school disco will be on sale from Wednesday 19th through to Wednesday of next week. Cost $5. All profits will go to this term's charity, "Canteen".

The disco is on Friday 28th Nov, 5:30-7pm. The theme is Old Hollywood.