Nau mai, haere mai — Welcome to Tūranga Wahine, Gisborne Girls’ High School.

Every student, whānau, staff member, and visitor is welcomed and valued here.

Our vision — “Whāngaihia te āpōpō: Empowering rangatahi for life” — drives everything we do. It reminds us to put our students at the centre of learning, leadership and decision-making. Their voices shape our direction, and their aspirations inspire our purpose.

Our values guide our actions:

• Manaakitanga – we uplift each other up, by maintaining our own mana and honouring everyone in our kura

• Whakawhanaungatanga – we build strong, respectful relationships that help us thrive

• Mana Motuhaketanga – we recognise and celebrate what makes each of us unique

• Maiatanga – we step forward with courage, resilience and determination

These values guide how we learn, how we lead, and how we care for one another. They help shape a school culture where relationships matter, identity is celebrated, and students thrive.

At Gisborne Girls’ High School, we honour our strong history as the foundation for our continued success, and focus on the future through creativity, innovation, and growth. We open doors to opportunity. We encourage success. We build confidence. Our students stride forward with the skills, knowledge, and self-belief to fulfil their potential, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. 

Our students shine in academic, sporting, cultural, and leadership roles. They represent us locally, nationally and internationally. Their NCEA results consistently exceed expectations. Behind every achievement stands high expectations, quality teaching, and a strong support network that helps each student aim high and reach their personal best.

We value our whānau and our wider community. Our partnerships strengthen our kura. We warmly invite you to engage with us and walk alongside us. Together, we can nurture our students to become confident, considerate, and capable.

So come and join us. Step into a school where students lead, learn, laugh, compete, create, question, grow, and succeed. Let us walk together into the future.

Ngā mihi nui, 

Bindy Hannah 

Principal