Basketball Grand Final Congratulations to our U19 Division 1 team, who won their Grand Final last Sunday 41-19 in a dominant display to end the season. A fantastic game was had by all, with the support of a large CGGS crowd. Festival of Concert Bands Last weekend our talented Music Academy students collaborated with musicians from all over the region at the 2025 Festival of Concert Bands. Students of all levels had the opportunity to work with internationally renowned conductor and music…
Step into the magical, fantastical world of Dr Seuss, with the Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) production of Seussical the Musical! Watch as a talented cast of students from Years 7–12 move mountains in this hit musical comedy, written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty that brings to life Dr Seuss’ iconic children’s stories. From the mischievous Cat in the Hat to Horton the Elephant, Dr Seuss' best-loved characters will collide in a musical extravaganza that's sure to make your heart…
Welcome in the change of season under the stars at the Music Academy’s Autumn Soiree Concert. Pack your picnic blanket or purchase delicious food from the Friends of Music team and enjoy the crisp evening air of Autumn on Friday 4 April. Held in the Senior School Quad, this semi-formal event will showcase outstanding performances from our talented Music Academy ensembles, including jazz and concert bands, choirs, rock and pop musicians, piano students, as well as our handbell groups.…
Dragon Boating After a term of training hard, CGGS fielded its first student crews in the 2025 Dragon Boating Regatta at Grevillea Park. Eighteen CGGS students and six students from Marist College Canberra collaborated in a mixed team for the Regatta. ELC visit At one of her regular visits to the ELC, Principal Terrie Jones asked students to pick their favourite book for her to read to them. They chose 'Odd Dog Out' by Rob Biddulph, which beautifully highlights the importance of embracing…
Rowing results This past weekend at the Head of the River our Senior School rowing team paddled their way to glory, securing an amazing haul of four gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals. Their dedication brought them to a fantastic second place in the medal tally, just one gold medal behind first place. They also proudly took home trophies for the School Girl Coxed Quad and the Year 10 Div 1 Coxed Quad. School Sport ACT Excellence in Sports Awards Congratulations to our CGGS…
CGGS students attend Last Post Ceremony On Friday afternoon two CGGS Junior School students were invited to the Australian War Memorial to participate in the Last Post Ceremony to commemorate the loss of HMAS Perth I and USS Houston in the Battle of Sunda Strait. Sisters Millicent (Kindergarten) and Eleanor (Year 6) respectfully laid wreaths at the ceremony, which took place in the Memorial's Commemorative Courtyard. As members of our Defence School Mentor Program, the students were honoured to…
Grammar Green Thumbs Our Grammar Green Thumbs Club has been busy in the Junior School garden, growing fresh tomatoes, corn, capsicum and cucumbers. Grammar Green Thumbs is one of many unique co-curricular clubs at CGGS for students in Years 3–6 that cultivate our student's passions and inspire personal growth. Rowing results Congratulations to our rowers on their outstanding results at the Kings/PLC and IGSA Regatta in Penrith last weekend, with everyone recording personal best times across the…
Emma Piva wins CAT award Congratulations to Year 12 student Emma Piva, who this week won a Combined Area Theatre (CAT) Award. Emma won the award for 'Best Youth Actress in a Leading Role in a Play,' for her portrayal of Jo March in the 2024 Senior School Drama production 'Little Women.' Last year Emma was also one of four recipients of the prestigious John Bell Scholarship. Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Emma! 2025 Oceania Track Cycling Championships Congratulations to Year 12…
It was a huge week of sport for CGGS students, who showcased incredible teamwork and dedication. Rowing At the 2025 NSW Rowing Championships in Penrith last weekend, CGGS rowers secured the top spot in the School Girls Coxed Quad, setting a course record of 7:04. Additionally, the U16 Coxed Quad earned a Silver medal, the U17 2x won Bronze and the U19 Coxless Quad took home Silver. All of the girls performed exceptionally well in the tough conditions, and are making significant progress…