The Girls' Brigade provides a personal development programme for New Zealand girls and young women.

Its caring Christian environment encourages the development of each girl's unique, individual talents.  Girls Brigade equips girls and young women with the social, physical, intellectual and spiritual qualities necessary to take a vital role in our society.           

                             
                          Join The Girls' Brigade 
                              IF YOU WANT TO

                              Gain confidence

Play sport                                                   Develop New Skills

Make new friends                                    Make crafts

                                    Have fun

Girls Brigade Photos - Fun activities

How old do I have to be to join the Girls Brigade?

We cater for all girls aged between 5 and 18 years of age.

Where do we meet?

We meet upstairs in the Conference Centre at St John's in the City where there is a gymnasium, kitchen and other rooms.

Are there different groups?

Yes.
Juniors are for  5 to  8 years old
Time: 6 pm until 7 pm on Tuesdays during terms normally

Seniors are for those who are between 9 and 12 years old.
Time: 6:15 to 8:15pm on Tuesdays during terms normally

Pioneers are for those who are between 13 and 18 years old
Time: 6:15 to 8:15pm on Tuesdays during terms

What do we do?

You learn about what it means to live a balanced life, grow and discover your potential, not to mention meeting new friends and having a whole lot of fun in the process.

Juniors (5-8 years)

Leader: Dianne Little is in charge of Juniors with Avis Marshall as an
Assistant.

 

Seniors (9 years and upwards) and Pioneers (13 years and up)

Leader: Kathy Sutherland

How much does it cost?

There is an annual fee of $48.00 for being in Brigade.  You can pay $12 per term or $48 up front.

How can I find out more?

For general information, you can check out the national website on http://www.girlsbrigade.org.nz/   Then if you are interested in coming along to see what we do, or wish to join up, you can either e-mail the Captain of The Girls' Brigade on enquiries@stjohnsinthecity.org.nz or phone the Church Office on (04) 385 1546 and leave a message.

Four Junior Girl's Brigaders

We look forward to hearing from you.