News

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023

The Music Academy Christmas Concert

Enjoy a merry afternoon of carols and cheer at The Music Academy’s annual Christmas Concert on Saturday 25 November. Roll out your picnic blanket on the lawns of the Senior School Quad and enjoy performances from The Music Academy ensembles, as they ring in the festive season with classic and contemporary melodies. Refreshments and a BBQ will be available thanks to the Friends of Music team. Key details Date: Saturday 25 November Time: 6–7.30 pm Location: Senior School Quad, Canberra Girls…

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Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023

CGGS Rowing cherry fundraiser

Back by popular demand! The CGGS Rowing cherry fundraiser returns in 2023, with the goal to purchase new equipment for the rowing shed. This season’s cherries are sourced from orchardists in Hall, NSW and are the perfect juicy treat for summer. Don’t miss out, cherry-ish the moment and jump on this berry-sweet deal! Key details Order by: Sunday 26 November Delivery by: Friday 1 December (confirmed closer to the date) Options: 2kg box of export quality fresh cherries ($50) or 250g jar of…

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Thursday, 26 Oct 2023

Student News - Term 4 Week 3

Congratulations to Emilia (Y7) who received her award for winning the Stile's September Art of Science Competition recently. The monthly competition celebrates the interplay between art and STEM, and the winner of the competition receives prizes for themselves, their teacher and their school. Emilia's work will be displayed in the Senior School Admin Hub. Jessica (Y4) recently travelled to Coffs Harbour to compete in the Australian National Oztag championships, representing the ACT team. At…

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Tuesday, 24 Oct 2023

Final Podium Program Master Class 2023: Ange Reakes

Take your game to the next level at the final Podium Program Master Class of 2023 with Ange Reakes. Ange Reakes is a former professional cricketer and will join us to discuss her life as an athlete, the importance of physical preparation for peak performance, mental resilience and juggling life as a professional athlete as a mother. Ange has over 10 years’ experience as a professional cricketer, having represented the ACT Meteors as captain and the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars in the…

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Monday, 23 Oct 2023

Senior School Creative Arts and Technology Show

An inspirational and visually stunning experience awaits you at the annual CGGS Senior School Creative Arts and Technology Show. With our picturesque lakeside facility Yhuuramulum as the backdrop, the gallery-inspired setting will showcase exemplary visual works from student-artists in the Senior School. Join us on Monday 13 November from 4pm for the exhibition opening, featuring guest speaker Virginia Rigney, the Senior Curator of Visual Art at CMAG and a CGGS alumna. The event will also…

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Friday, 20 Oct 2023

Student News - Term 4 Week 2

Aria (Y9) recently represented the ACT at the National Schools Futsal Championships in Brisbane. After a strong performance at the tournament, Aria was selected to represent the U15 Australian Girls Futsal team, who will tour Fiji in 2024. Our Years 2–4 students have commenced their Netball Discovery program this term. The program will run across the summer netball season, and provides our students with additional opportunities to improve their netball skills. Georgia (Y4) and Chole (Y10)…

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Friday, 20 Oct 2023

Thank you for joining us for Art on the Grounds!

The vibrant strokes and creative brilliance of our Junior School artists was on full display at Art on the Grounds last weekend. The inaugural event was an opportunity to celebrate our student's collective artistic achievements in 2023, featuring a gallery-style exhibit, live performances, refreshments from local vendors and an open-air movie theatre. Thank you to the CGGS community for showing your unwavering support in huge numbers across the two days—it was the perfect way to mark the start…

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Friday, 20 Oct 2023

Year 10 work experience

Recently over 90 Year 10 students were out in the community completing work experience placements. Students organised their own placements in a wide range of areas including health, law, education, architecture, sport, music and technology. In 10ASPIRE classes this week students reflected and shared their experiences: One student learned to repair and restring guitars. Another shadowed a senior member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, listening to hearings and learning about the legal…

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Wednesday, 18 Oct 2023

All Souls' Service

Join us for a commemoration of the faithful departed at our All Souls’ Service. The All Souls’ Service is a special moment in time for the CGGS community to remember in prayer their departed loved ones. The service includes a Eucharist and song by the Community Choir as the names of those who have passed are read by School Chaplain, Father Chris Lewis. Key details Date: Thursday 2 November Time: 6–7.30pm Location: Chapel of the Annunciation, Senior School Campus (Chapel Drive, Deakin ACT)

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