Congratulations to Alexis, Sophia, Sophie, Serina, Arya, Jasmine, Priya and Fatima (Y11) who were selected to participate in the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) 2023. Isra (Y12), who participated in the program at the beginning of this year, has been appointed as a member of the NYSF 2023 Student Staff leadership team.
In 2022 there were 68 nominations to participate in the various Australian Science Olympiad exams and 74 students in the International Chemistry Quiz. There are five Olympiad exams (junior science, physics, chemistry, biology and earth and environmental) that students compete in, for a place in the Science Olympiads Summer School at the ANU. The International Chemistry Quiz provides students the opportunity to test their understanding of chemistry in an exciting and stimulating way. All students who participated in the competitions are commended for their efforts and achievement. Congratulations to Arya, Hannah, Trisha, Isabella (Y10) Sophia, Serina, Alexis (Y11), Bella and Emma (Y12) who earned High Distinctions in their exams, placing them in the top 10% of those examined.
The International Chemistry Quiz provides students the opportunity to test their understanding of chemistry in an exciting and stimulating way. It promotes critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving. Students gain an understanding that what they learn at school can be applied outside regular school lessons, even in an international framework.
Recently, our Adelaide Avenue Jazz Band performed with the Kapooka Army Band and Riverina Conservatorium of Music in Wagga. It was an invaluable experience for our students who had the opportunity to play alongside a group of talented musicians.
Our Tournament of Minds (ToMs) Arts team achieved something incredible over the weekend. Representing the ACT, our Junior School students competed against other teams from across Australia and New Zealand in a series of complex problem-solving challenges that incorporated elements of the Arts. At the conclusion of their challenges, the CGGS team were crowned International Champions! Congratulations to our ToMs Arts team on this amazing achievement.
Well done to the following students who received high distinctions and distinctions in the ICAS. The ICAS is a competition which poses questions to students that are set in modern, real-world scenarios. Students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts, use higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.
High Distinction
Hannah (Y8), Madison (Y9), Arya (10), Sophia (Y11), Bella (Y12).
Distinction
Lola, Leila, Isha, Meriel, Annika, Katie (Y7), Celeste, Daniella, Ziqi, Alyse, Frishta, Demi (Y8), Adarae, Olivia (Y9), Rose, Ingrid (Y10), Alexis, Lucy (Y11).
The Years 7 and 8 Touch Football team won the Southside Gala Day competition recently, after an exciting Grand Final that went into extra time.
Well done to Claudia (Y7) and Scarlett (Y7) who both represented the ACT at the Australian National Oztag Championships recently in Coffs Harbour.
Congratulations to Eliza (Y10) who won the Lyn Cirulis Shield, as the best rower in the ACT Winter Sculling Series.
Izzy (Y6) represented the ACT at the School Sport National U12 Tennis Championships recently. She was named as co-captain of the team and read the players oath at the opening ceremony.
Several students recently received awards at the National History Challenge. Demi (Y8), Eva (Y9) and Lize (Y12) all submitted essays centred on the competition’s theme “Causes and Consequences”, and have progressed to the next stage of the competition. The students and their families have been invited to a presentation at Old Parliament House on 10 November.
Competing against 27 Schools from across Australia at the IGSA Festival of Speech, CGGS finished tenth overall. Hannah (Y10) placed fourth in Senior Public Speaking, while Serina (Y11), Himara (Y11) and Reshmi (Y10) placed third in Religious and Ethical Questions.
Congratulations to Katia (Y12) who has been shortlisted for the Women in ICT (WIC) student award. The award is open to female Year 12 students in the ACT planning on further studies in ICT in 2023.
Muntaha (Year 10) has been invited to participate as a Junior stream participant in this year’s Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee (AMOC) School of Excellence. Muntaha is the only student from the ACT invited in the Junior program. The principal purpose of the School of Excellence is to develop mathematical problem-solving skills and help The Australian Mathematics Trust identify students who may become members of the Australian team for next year’s European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO) and International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).
Well done to Isla (Y10) who finished in the top 10 among all dressage test riders at the National Dressage Championship in Victoria recently.
Photos
Adelaide Avenue Jazz Band, Tournament of Minds Arts team, Years 7 and 8 touch football team, Claudia (Y7) and Scarlett (Y7) at the Oztag Nationals, Eliza (Y10) with the Liz Cirulis Shield, Izzy (Y6) at the School Sport National U12 Tennis Championships, Isla (Y10) at the National Dressage Championship.