‘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’.
Click HERE to register yourself on the Southland Girls’ High School Alumnae Database
Memorial Pavers are a feature in the main Quad. They are laid along the Whina Cooper Walkway.
If you would like to order a paver please click HERE to complete the order form and for payment information.
Invercargill Branch
President | Anne McCracken | davannmc@outlook.com |
Secretary | Shirley Keen | |
Archives | Barbara Clark | excellence@southlandgirls.school.nz |
Otago Branch
President | Mary-Jane Sime | mjeyes@xtra.co.nz |
Vice-President | Robyne Selbie | robyneselbie1945@gmail.com |
Secretary | Claire Matthewson | matthewson.claire@gmail.com |
Alumni News: Helena Rikiti
- January 31, 2022·
Prizegiving History of Cups: Winton Cup
- November 18, 2021·
Prizegiving History of Cups: Christine Cumming Award
- November 16, 2021·
Alumni News: Amy du Plessis in Matatū Rugby Squad for 2022!
- November 11, 2021·
Alumni Visit from former Head Prefect
- October 28, 2021·
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
Olympic GOLD Medal for Alumni – Alena Saili!!
A massive congratulations to Alena Saili and the NZ Black Ferns on winning Gold at the Olympics. As an Alumni of the school, Southland Girls’
Alumni News – Alena Saili off to the Olympics!
Congratulations to former SGHS Student, Alena Saili who has been selected to represent New Zealand in the Black Ferns Sevens Team at the Olympics! Alena
Alumni News – Jennifer Forrest
Congratulations to former student, Jennifer Forrest who recently was admitted to the bar by her father, Winston Forrest. Jennifer finished her schooling at SGHS in
Alumni News – Sammy Murrell
Congratulations to former SGHS student @sammymurrell13 who graduated last Friday from Harvard University. Sammy – well done on your degree with honours in Neuroscience and
Alumni News: University of Otago Magazine Article “Coastal Connections”
In the latest University of Otago Magazine, Issue 52 one of our past students – Director and Associate Professor, Anna-Marie Jackson features in an article
Wanaka A & P Show ‘ Alumni Happy Hour ‘ Event
SGHS will again have a site at the Wanaka A & P Show on the 12th -13th March 2021 – and this year we would
Broadcasting Role for former student
Congratulations to former SGHS student Jess Dermody as she starts her journey in broadcasting. With a successful sporting background, we know you will be more
Softball Tournament
We love getting photos of our current and former alumni – and even more so when all of them are in the same photo. Isobel
Year 7 Citizenship Ceremony
It’s an exciting day here at SGHS as we launch a brand new way of celebrating our wonderful history and all the incredible woman who
NZAS Partnership
SGHS has been privileged to share a partnership with Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter for the last 13 years. This partnership allows our Senior students to