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We are creating a world where young people, girls and women never stop believing that anything is possible.

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Take a virtual tour of our Early Learning Centre, Junior School and Senior School.

Why Canberra Girls Grammar School?

Nestled in the picturesque foothills of Red Hill, Canberra Girls Grammar School’s 100-year legacy of educational excellence, connection and opportunity has empowered generations of young women to evolve into someone that exceeds even their own expectations. With our strengths-based approaches to teaching, learning, and caring—both in the classroom and beyond—we are creating a world where personal excellence, independence and purpose matter.

A century of experience and expertise.

Home of the ACT’s only female-focused boarding community.

High percentage of early tertiary education entrants and leading NAPLAN scores.

An awarded IB world school for over 10 years.

Over 90 co-curricular sports, clubs and activities.

One kilometre from Australia’s thought leaders and cultural epicentre.

Learning at CGGS

Our approach to teaching and learning reflects an understanding that the meaning of ‘knowing’ has shifted from being able to ‘remember and repeat’ to being able to locate, apply and synthesise information and knowledge. Our aim is to develop independent, reflective, and globally aware, lifelong learners.

Ages 3 - 6 Years

Early Learning Centre

Kindergarten - Year 6

Junior School

Year 7 - Year 12

Senior School

Student Life

At Canberra Girls Grammar School, our students embark on a quest for learning and knowledge, while collecting experiences, skills and friendships that will stay with them. Lifelong learning is a gift that carries through from early childhood to the primary years to the senior school years and beyond. We encourage our students to actively seek experiences that will develop their wisdom and maturity, to ask questions often, and not hesitate to seek help or understanding through their schooling journey.

Our bespoke pastoral care program is designed to support the social and emotional development of our students and complement their academic pursuits. The program is tailored age-appropriately to the needs of our students as they progress through school and is framed by our signature programs.

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As a medium-sized boarding house, staff relish the opportunity to familiarise themselves with each and every boarder – with a focus to support and nurture each girl and to value their personal strengths and qualities. Our boarding community includes students from regional and remote locations, local students whose families from the Defence Forces or Foreign Affairs are on overseas postings, and international students.

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The co-curricular program is an integral part of the educational experience at CGGS and includes all activities that support, enhance or complement the formal academic curriculum. It is based on the philosophy that personal growth occurs when students and staff can access a broad range of experiences.

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Led by a dedicated Defence School Mentor with a deep understanding of the challenges of the service lifestyle, the program helps students forge meaningful connections with other Defence students and the broader community through a range of activities.

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