With the school year now well and truly underway, it has been a pleasure visiting the various learning spaces of the ELC and Junior School, and talking with the students and their teachers. The inquisitive smiles, the sparks of curiosity and wonder, and the commitment and determination on display have been a great source of inspiration. On one such visit to Year 4 this week, I paused to consider the power of storytelling and language – words matter. In the story of David Copperfield by Charles…
Here we are, Week 3! I cannot believe how quickly the first few weeks have gone in the Senior School. We have managed to fit a lot in to start the year, including the Year 11 and 12 Retreats, Information Evenings for the Year 8 to 10 parents, as well as one for our Year 11 parents. Thank you to everyone who attended our sessions, I hope they were informative and that they assist you in supporting your daughter in the year ahead. On Monday 14 February we celebrated Galentine’s Day. The Senior…
Something I’ve always loved in schools is that buzz of energy and industry in those precious hours around formal lesson times. In the early hours, it may be those dew-lined footprints tracing a path from locker to music rehearsal, or the stampede to sport training of an afternoon, students tumbling out from buildings, juggling schoolbags and assorted rackets and sticks. It has always made me happy to see students engaging in opportunities to grow and learn from their experiences beyond the…
Sport has hit the ground running this week with several of our co-curricular sports commencing. In the Junior School, the newly revamped football program has proven to be extremely popular. The school has developed a partnership with the Football Star Academy (FSA). They will be providing our students with an exceptional football program that is supported by qualified coaches. Tennis, basketball (U10, U12 and mini hoops), Introduction to Netball (soon to be renamed Net, Set, Go) and the hockey…
CGGS’s brand new, recently refurbished, totally fabulous Library opened its doors to all students last week, returning to normal operating hours. The librarians have been working tirelessly, alongside the Library Refurbishment Committee, in order to make sure it is ready for student use as soon as possible. The remodelled Library includes movable furniture, state-of-the-art discussion rooms, self-checkout stations, and a brand-new floor plan. One of the biggest differences between this ‘2022…
Last week our Senior students immersed themselves in a two-day retreat on campus. The retreats were led by Mrs Tara Dunstall, Ms Samantha Newbond, and Ms Rachel Vance and supported by the Year 11 and Year 12 Pastoral Care Teachers. Stepping away from their daily studies, students reflected both individually and collectively, creating plans for a successful final two years at CGGS. The Year 11 pastoral care Signature Program is ‘Young Women who Know Themselves’ and the Year 12 Signature Program…
Tears, tissues and long drawn out goodbyes could be seen in the Prep courtyard over the past two weeks. Not from our new students, though, it was mums and dads, as they left their precious children with us, beginning their journey at CGGS for the next 13 years. Our Prep students have quickly become independent, hanging blazers, unpacking their bags and placing their diary, water bottle and fruit snacks in the baskets and tubs. Our Prep teachers have been thrilled with the students and their…
Congratulations to Hollie Teer (Y12, Dance Captain) and Izzie Becvarik (Y11) who have gained leading roles in an innovative six-month contemporary dance program. The pre-professional training program is hosted by The Training Ground, run by Bonnie Neate (CGGS parent of Year 8 student) and Suzy Piani. This year the project is called The Unravel Project and is an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. In other dance news, Mia Blazevski (Y10) was awarded Rookie of the Year in the teen category at Dance…
Congratulations to Chloe Douglas-Byrne (Y10) who had some success over the school holidays in the pool. Chloe competed in two championships over 10 days. The first was the NSW Country Regional Championships in Singleton, where she won three gold medals (50m, 100m, 200m freestyle), three silver medals (50m, 100m, 200m butterfly) and set a new personal best in the 200m butterfly. She then travelled to Sydney for the NSW Senior State Age Championships, where she set personal best times in all…