‘Once a SGHS girl, Always a SGHS girl’
At Southland Girls’ High School we are very fortunate to have the support of an active Old Girls’ Association. They have been stalwarts of the school for over 100 years and have branches in Southland and Otago.
The Old Girls’ Association has given us many beautiful treasures in and around the school, a beautiful statue of Rebecca in the school foyer, the lectern in the West Hall, the chiming clock in the foyer, and numerous other art treasures. But more importantly, they are unfailing in their loyalty to the school.
We often say “once a Girls’ High girl, always a Girls’ High girl.” (You never ever lose the feeling of belonging.)
And in this day and age when things are constantly changing, the Old Girls Association are a blessing.
The most recent celebration of this Association was the 100-year anniversary of the Southland Old Girls’ Association. Prior to this, there was a celebration of the 125-year anniversary, and the move from the original Forth Street building to the ‘new’ school in Tweed Street, celebrated in 1998 on the 50th anniversary of the ‘Great Trek’.
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Invercargill Branch
President | Anne McCracken | [email protected] |
Secretary | Shirley Keen | |
Archives | Barbara Clark | [email protected] |
Otago Branch
President | Mary-Jane Sime | [email protected] |
Vice-President | Robyne Selbie | [email protected] |
Secretary | Claire Matthewson | [email protected] |
SGHS Old Girls’ Association – Christmas Dinner 2022
- October 13, 2022·
Hannah Miller – Alumni visit
- May 11, 2022·
Alumni News: Gracey Farquharson, NZ Netball Umpire
- April 6, 2022·
Thank you Dr Johri – Artwork Donation
- March 2, 2022·
Alumni News: Helena Rikiti
- January 31, 2022·
Alumni News: Amy du Plessis “Rugby World Cup”
We are super excited to see ex. SGHS student; Amy de Plessis and her team the Black Ferns progress onto the Quarter Finals of the
SGHS Old Girls’ Association – Christmas Dinner 2022
“A night Not to Miss” When: Friday 25th NOVEMBER, 2022 Where: Southland Women’s Club Address: 194 Esk Street, Invercargill Time: 6.30pm Cost: $40.00pp RSVP: 11
Hannah Miller – Alumni visit
It was a warm welcome back to SGHS for former student Hannah Miller who recently spend time and offered current students an insight into overseas
Alumni News: Gracey Farquharson, NZ Netball Umpire
Congratulations to SGHS alumni Gracey Farquharson on achieving this milestone. A result of years of hard work and taking opportunities when presented, it is no
Thank you Dr Johri – Artwork Donation
It was a warm welcome back to SGHS for Dr Ajit Johri who kindly donated a number of art pieces that will be displayed around
Alumni News: Helena Rikiti
Congratulations to Helena Rikiti, a former student of SGHS. (graduated 2018). She recently completed her Commerce Degree at Otago University and is one of four
Prizegiving History of Cups: Winton Cup
At Prizegiving, we will see the prestigious Winton Cup find a new home for 12 months as we announce the Best All Round Year 13
Prizegiving History of Cups: Christine Cumming Award
This week will see SGHS hold its senior prizegiving without our valued school community in attendance as we ensure we follow Level 2 guidelines. To
Alumni News: Amy du Plessis in Matatū Rugby Squad for 2022!
Congratulations to former student Amy du Plessis (attended SGHS 2013-17), who has recently been named in the Matatū Rugby Squad for the coming 2022 Super
Alumni Visit from former Head Prefect
‘Once a SGHS girl – Always a SGHS girl’ so it was a warm welcome back to former Head Girl, Amelia M who is in
Alumni News: Anna Campbell
At SGHS we always enjoying seeing and reading about our past students and what they have achieved after their schooling here. Anna Campbell (nee. McDonald)
Gold Medal Olympian – Alena Saili (SGHS Alumni)
Last week we held a special assembly to celebrate the achievements of Alena Saili (ex. SGHS student), and her team the Black Ferns in winning