Nau mai, Haere Mai

We are proud of the culture in our school which supports young women to become strong future leaders. At Whanganui Girls’ College, we are in the unique position of being the only single-sex school for girls in Whanganui, and we welcome you to come join us on your learning journey.

Our strong values are the foundation for the positive environment. We invest in the academic, social, sporting and creative elements of our students’ education to prepare them for the challenges they will face in an ever-changing world.

Our teaching ensures that students become creative, collaborative, critical and caring thinkers as they grow into confident young women.

Our students achieve academic excellence within a supportive environment where we meet the needs of every student.

Our students are committed to sustaining the natural beauty of Whanganui and New Zealand. We are proud to be an Enviroschool, and our students are leading us in our environmental journey.

Achieve

Each student should work to reach their potential.

Safe 

Students should work together to ensure learning happens in a safe and understanding environment.

Tipuranga

Growth happens in academic, cultural, sporting and emotional spheres.

Respect

A culture of mutual respect is a pre-requisite to achieveing successful outcomes.

Awhi

Supporting peers is key to ensuring a strong culture within our school.