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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.

Tēnā koe – Welcome

Tēnā koutou katoa

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 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
Acting Principal

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

Upcoming Events in June

Fri 13

KIPRRR Day

13 Jun 2025

Mon 16

Speech Exams

16 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025

Wed 18

BoP Meeting

18 Jun 2025

Thu 19

Matariki Morning Tea

19 Jun 2025

Fri 20

Matariki - School Closed

20 Jun 2025

Tue 24

Dance Exams

24 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Tue 24

Life Education Bus

24 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Thu 26

BoT Meeting [5.30pm]

26 Jun 2025

Fri 27

Reports Emailed Home

27 Jun 2025

Fri 27

Last day of Term 2

27 Jun 2025

Latest Notices

KIPRRR Day & Sausage Sizzle

6 Jun 2025

Kia Ora koutou

On Friday 13 June, we are having our KIPRRR Day in support of Hoto Hone - St John. Dress up in fluoro or your brightest colours and bring a donation to support this wonderful cause.

Sausage Sizzle and Chill

As part of KIPRRR Day, there will be a sausage sizzle, with ice blocks available too! Orders can be placed in the library during morning tea on Tuesday 10 June and Wednesday 11 June. Gluten free option is available.

Sausages $2 Iceblocks $1

Ngā mihi nui

House Captains and Deputy House Captains

Production Casting

4 Jun 2025

Kia Ora koutou

We are excited to begin casting the principal roles for our upcoming school production, 'Pirates of the Curry Bean'. Auditions will be held over the coming weeks.

It is important that any Year 7/8 students cast in principal roles are available for rehearsals throughout Term 3, and are present at school during the final week of the term [16 - 18 September], when our performances will take place.

To help us cast the show appropriately, please let us know if your family has any holidays or planned absences during Term 3.

Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to another fantastic production!

Ngā mihi nui

Holly Bradshaw

Speech Exam Update

4 Jun 2025

Kia Ora Whānau.

Speech exams are upon us. The girls have been working hard towards their exams at school, but now is the time to check in at home and see where your child is at.

Please encourage your child to practice. Practice builds confidence.

Do they know their poem by heart?

Listen to them read their selected book out loud. Do they use eye contact and expression?

Can they confidently share their talk with you?

All children have their speech exam criteria and copies have been sent home also along with their poetry.

Please see below for the exam schedule for the week.

Monday 16th June- Year 8

Tuesday 17th June- Year 5

Wednesday 18th June- Year 7 am, Year 3 pm

Thursday 19th June- Year 6

Monday 23rd June- Year 4

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.