Timaru Girls' High School

17/06/2026

NEXT Friday support our non Uniform day by bringing a can or other non-perisable food item for Family Works Food bank.

15/06/2026

Street Smart is coming to Levels Raceway in Timaru on 11 & 12 July, offering young drivers a hands-on, practical training day that goes way beyond the basics. From real-world scenarios to expert coaching, students gain the awareness and skills they need to stay safe on the road.
🎟️ Limited spots available. Book your spot today at www.streetsmart.org.nz

15/06/2026

As the winter sport season is now underway, it's a good time to remind everyone about what it means to represent our school.

Whether you're a player, a coach, or a family member on the sideline, you're part of the Timaru Girls' High School community.

How we carry ourselves. away from the action matters as much as what happens during the game.

Good sportsmanship, respect for opponents, and genuine support for teammates are what set great sporting cultures apart. We ask everyone involved in sport to bring that attitude into every game, every training, and every trip to an away venue.

A big thank you to our students, coaches, and supporters who are already making us proud.

Let's enjoy the season and 'Keep it Positive'

15/06/2026

The Timaru Girls' High School has gone viral on social media after a powerful performance at a national singing competition. Meghan McNally, music teacher and choir director spoke to John Campbell.

11/06/2026

The Big Sing involves about 9000 students from 280 choirs each year.

11/06/2026

From a school rehearsal room in Timaru to hundreds of thousands of views around the world... What a special moment for Timaru Girls’ High School!

There has been a wonderful buzz around school in the lead-up to The Big Sing, and it was lovely to see the Timaru Herald capture part of our choir’s journey.

Our choir, Te Reo o Ngā Kōhine, has received international attention after their Big Sing performance of Labour by Paris Paloma was shared on TikTok and viewed by more than half a million people. Paris Paloma herself also responded to and shared the performance online.

For Music Teacher and Choir Director Ms Meghan McNally, Big Sing was always about much more than a competition.

“When we began building Te Reo o Ngā Kōhine this year, our goal was never to win awards. We wanted to create a space where young women could sing together, support one another, and experience the joy of making music as a team.”

At the Otago/South Canterbury regional event in Dunedin, the students received two standing ovations. Awards were never the measure of this experience. What mattered most was the courage, commitment, friendship and sense of belonging built along the way.

Ms McNally said watching the students stand on stage and sing with such heart was “a reminder of why music education matters”.

“Beyond the views, likes, and comments, the real success story is the students themselves. They took a chance, sang from the heart, and discovered the power of their collective voice.”

We are incredibly proud of our students, Ms McNally, accompanists, supporting staff, whānau and everyone who helped make this experience possible.

As Ms McNally says, “This is just the beginning for Te Reo o Ngā Kōhine.”

Please join us in congratulating the choir and celebrating the power of music, teamwork and student voice. 💙

A huge thank you to Rachael Comer and the Timaru Herald / Stuff for sharing this special story.

Read the full article here: https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/361021233/incredible-tiktok-fame-timaru-girls-high-school-choir?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXGbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeTVv9OckLpqkSberuKJS_kvwQkRkZd1TZrCvdJ97-riD7pP73a9TUHRdJ3qM_aem_I9xFV-OpO8_DabYtSswWXw

A video featuring a Timaru school choir’s Big Sing entry has gone viral with the artist behind the song weighing in on the praise.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Congratulations to Te Reo o ngā Kōhine, the Timaru Girls' High School Choir, on an unforgettable day at The Big Sing yesterday at the Dunedin Town Hall!

The choir sang their hearts out and received two standing ovations for their powerful performance of Labour by Paris Paloma. To top it all off, a TikTok video of the performance has gone viral, with Paris Paloma herself viewing, commenting on, and reposting it!

A huge thank you to our incredible students for their commitment and courage, our wonderful accompanists for their musicianship and support, and the staff who helped make this experience possible.

What an impact. What an experience. So proud of you all!

08/06/2026

Principal Update

07/06/2026