Southland Girls' High School is a state girls' Year 7–13 secondary school in Georgetown, Invercargill, New Zealand.
The school was established in 1879. It is a single-sex state school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of students as of From the 1880s to 1907 it shared a site with Southland Boys' High School and senior girls attended some classes at the boys' school. It moved to the current site in 1947.
It consists of two main school blocks, one the former Tweedsmuir Junior High School. Students of all ages are mixed around the classrooms to involve all students thoroughly in school life, and one uniform is worn by all year levels. The students also wear red shoes with their uniforms. Two-yearly musical dramas are produced in conjunction with Southland Boys' High School.
The 2006 NZQA report commended the school and staff for the very good practices and consistently high standards.
A new school gymnasium was officially opened in 2007 by Sport and Recreation Minister Trevor Mallard.
Enwood House is the Southland Girls' High School hostel for boarders between years 7 and 13. Enwood House provides 24 hour care for boarders with night staff on duty at all times. Girls can stay Monday to Friday or full-time, and short term stays are available.
Principals Since its establishment in 1879, Southland Girls' High School has had 20 principals, with early head teachers being known as lady principals. Until 1905, the school was under the control of the rector of Southland Boys' High School. The following is an incomplete list of school principals: NameTermNotes 1 E. M. Hood 1879–1880 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 7 Elizabeth Stevenson 1901–1905 8 Christina Cruickshank 1906–1910 9 Nancy Jobson 1911–1918 10 Mary King 1919–1921 11 Anna Drennan 1922–1923 12 Elsie Johnston 1924–1925 13 Margaret Samuel 1926–1931 14 Ada Eastwood 1932–1940 15 Muriel May 1941–1956 16 Pauline Robinson 1956–1961 17 Eliza Cora Reid Wilson 1961–1966 18 Elizabeth Clarkson 1966–1985 19 Linda Braun 1986–2002 20 Yvonne Browning 2003–2026 21John Grogan2026-present
Notable alumnae
Genevieve Behrent (born 1990), rower Ann Chapman (1935–2009), limnologist and first woman to lead an Antarctic expedition Jean Herbison (1923–2007), academic and educator Rose Hinchey (1910–1981), military nurse Molly Macalister (1920–1979), artist Clare Mallory (1913–1991), children's writer Lucy McIntyre (born 1997), New Zealand softball player Alena Saili (born 1998), rugby sevens player Amy du Plessis (born 1999), New Zealand rugby player
References
External links School website School Ultranet