Southland Girls’ High School values extra-curricular activities and endeavours to support the diverse interests of our students.

We encourage students to have balance in their education combining their academic goals with a variety of co and extra curriculum activities including cultural and sporting activities and clubs.

There are opportunities for all students to participate in sports, music, and cultural groups among others.  Participation in extra-curricular activities is encouraged and enables our students to develop a wide range of skills during their time with us.

See below for a list of all the extra-curricular activities and clubs on offer at Southland Girls’ High School.

We also have a number of annual camps, which for many students are a highlight of their year, find out more here.

Southland Girls’ High School participates in Tē Hautonga (senior) and Ngā Pūtangitangi (junior) Kapa Haka competitions..

The name given to the combined senior SGHS and SBHS group is Tē Ara Hou ki Mua. The SGHS junior group are called Tē Piki Kōtuku.

Our Kapa Haka is passionately supported by staff, we welcome input and support from whānau, and the door is always open to those who wish to support in some way.

If your child is interested in joining our school’s Kapa Haka groups, they can have a chat with whaea Marama Davis at school or email [email protected]

Tē Ara Hou ki Mua

Kia-Orana, Io Rana, Talofa Lava, Malo E Lei Lei, Mauri, Fakaalofa Lahi Atu, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Halo Olgeta, Talohi Ni

The SGHS Pasifika dance group Oli Ula is a committed group of students with a passion for dance. They perform yearly at the Pasifika Festival and at school celebrations.

The group takes its name from a rare Samoan flower that grows only in a few locations, making it a real treasure and hard to acquire. The students felt that this name fitted well with their group and also portrays the Habit of Mind ‘Persistence’.

Oli Ula looks forward to the group growing in numbers, learning dances from other Pasifika cultures and sharing what they learn with their fellow students.

If you would like to join, please see Mrs Sophia Dommisse at school or email [email protected]

Our students excel in the Arts and perform successfully in national and local event.

Our Arts Curriculum reinforces the tradition of excellence in the visual arts, music, dance and drama.

Girls have the scope to explore and develop their talents and creativity, engaging in performance and achieving to high levels.

• music classes and musical instrument learning opportunities
• painting and printing, sculpture and design
• school productions and drama recitals
• Theatretech using lighting and
• School Choirs: Femme, Sanguine, Rosso. For various age groups eg: Y7 and 8, Y9-13 and our elite choir Femme

Not everyone plays sports or does cultural activities some students just want to support or help others. This can be done through such clubs.