An Ash Wednesday Service will take place at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Senior School Campus (48 Melbourne Ave, Deakin), on Wednesday, 22 February commencing at 3.40pm. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and our journey towards Easter. This will be a reflective service with a Said Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes. All of the CGGS community are welcome to attend.
The CGGS Fete will return on Saturday, 25 March from 10.00am to 3.00pm at the Senior School campus (48 Melbourne Avenue, Deakin)! The Fete is a fabulous opportunity to come together as a community and enjoy: Over 40 stalls from local vendorsLive entertainment suitable for the whole family, including carnival rides, a climbing wall and pony ridesFood and refreshments from Canberra producersKey details Where: CGGS Senior School Campus When: Saturday, 25 March 10.00am-3.00pm Food and Stall…
Students at the Junior School found a very special mural in the playground when they returned this year. Titled 'Anything is possible', the mural was painted by Wens Arts' Wendy Rix, an Australian Contemporary Indigenous Artist. Wendy says of the painting, "In the centre is the gathering/meeting area representing the school community. Inside that is one of the symbols for woman (a person is the U shape, and she has a digging stick and coolamon). From the left going into the centre and out to…
Recently, Emily (Y10) competed at the ACT Track Cycling Championships. She podiumed in all six of her races, scoring a 1st, three 2nds and two 3rds. She was crowned 2nd overall in her age division for both the endurance day and sprint day events. Emily was the only U17 woman to podium in every race. Over the school holidays, Aheli (Y5) donated her hair, which she had grown her entire life, to make wigs for alopecia areata and cancer patients. Maya (Y11) was successful in achieving her ATCL…
On behalf of the Canberra Girls Grammar School community, I am pleased to congratulate the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) students of the Year 12 Class of 2022, who received their results on Tuesday, and their ATARs today. As mentioned in our statement of BSSS results in December, the entire Class of 2022 is to be commended for their leadership of the School over the course of the year. They have demonstrated compassion and kindness, a strong sense of service and embraced…
This statement was originally released on 13 December 2022, and has since been updated to include IBDP results, which were released on 5 January 2023. On behalf of the Canberra Girls Grammar School community, I am pleased to congratulate the BSSS students of the Year 12 Class of 2022 who received their results in December. We also congratulate the IBDP cohort who received their results in January. Firstly, I would like to commend the entire Class of 2022 for their leadership of the School over…
Congratulations to the CGGS Year 8 and 10 students who participated in their grand final of the National Virtual Debating competition. In their debate against Newcastle Grammar, our Year 8 team of Elke, Sidhe and Ridhima successfully moved the motion, ‘that politicians should give up all personal social media during their terms’. Our Year 10 team of Aditi, Erin, Hannah and Trisha persevered in a very close debate but were bested by their PLC Sydney opponents who moved the motion ‘that countries…
Our Senior School staff and students have continued their support of Share the dignity – It’s in the Bag in 2022. In Term 4, our tutor groups collected over 300 bags of women's sanitary products to donate to Uniting Care Kippax. A group of our students generously offered their time to deliver the bags. We are so inspired by our students' generosity and compassion for their community. A big thank you to Ms Amanda Johnson for organising the School's collection.
Every year, the P&F Association asks the CGGS community to nominate outstanding individuals for the Teaching Excellence and Community Contribution awards. The Teaching Excellence Award is named in memory of Karen Harris, and is given to a teacher from the ELC, Junior School and Senior School. The award recognises exemplary teaching qualities in a CGGS staff member. The Community Contribution Award recognises a member of the CGGS community who has made a significant contribution to our…