As Term 3 draws to an end, students continue to pursue their interests and talents inside and outside the classroom, culminating in great wins and titles as a result of their term efforts. Recently a group of Year 9 students hosted senior citizens from Community Services for morning tea and a special ‘show and tell’ as part of the Year 9 Changemaker Community Projects. The students have been forming lasting connections and identifying ways to bring joy and companionship to the people they are…
The final month of Term 3 has not slowed the pace of our students' success, as they continue to apply themselves within and outside of the classroom. Members of the CGGS Defence community attended the Battle for Australia Commemorative Ceremony recently, held on a sunny morning in the stunning Sculpture Garden of the Australian War Memorial. CGGS students Sofia (Year 10) and Nouvelle (Year 7) and students from 12 other Canberra schools contributed to the completion of a wattle wreath, which…
Our students are growing up online—they do not remember a time before the smart phone or social media. For most, laptops have been an educational device throughout their schooling. While having easy and immediate access to information and tools that support learning and communication has many benefits, parents and educators are increasingly aware of the potential downsides. Concerns are complex and constantly emerging. Our main focus is the access to disturbing content, the risks of…
The final month of Term 3 has not slowed the pace of our students' success, as they continue to apply themselves within and outside of the classroom. As part of her Signature Program project, Annabelle (Year 9) hand-crafted a blanket for Good Omen Goodeze, an organisation that provides personalised comfort 'goodies' to patients and their loved ones at health services throughout the Canberra region. Annabelle presented her blanket to a representative from Good Omen Goodeze this week during…
In Week 6 of Term 3, our students continue to excel across a broad spectrum of activities within and beyond the classroom. This week's achievements highlight our students' diverse talents and dedication and reflect the educational excellence offered by CGGS. Year 4 Wakakirri We are delighted to announce that our Year 4 students have been named National Award Nominees in the Wakakirri competition. This recognition highlights the creativity, collaboration and dedication of our Year 4 cohort and…
We recently received sad news of the passing of former Deputy Principal and long-serving staff member Mrs Jenny Wood on Saturday 24 August.Mrs Wood joined the staff at the then CCEGGS in 1976 as a part-time Science teacher and quickly established herself as a valued member of the faculty. When she retired in 1998, Mrs Wood had served an astonishing 22 years at the School in a variety of roles including Deputy Principal, acting Principal and the Senior Mistress (Staffing). Once during her…
In Week 5 of Term 3, our students continue to excel across a broad spectrum of activities within and beyond the classroom. This week's achievements highlight our students' diverse talents and dedication and reflect the educational excellence offered by CGGS. Equestrian excellence Our youngest equestrian student athletes competed at the Arndell Equestrian Carnival recently. Evie (Year 2) and Clara (Year 1) demonstrated remarkable poise and skill in their respective competitions, with Evie…
Spring is upon us, and so is the excitement of our Spring Shorts Drama production! Our Senior School students are back on stage, presenting a lively and engaging drama production, now with a fresh spring twist. Spring Shorts continues our tradition of showcasing a collection of short plays performed by Years 7–9 students and directed by Years 10–12 students. The event celebrates peer collaboration and artistic expression. Come and witness the magic unfold as our students bring their stories…
A Journey Through Ancient Egypt Our Year 10 Elective History students recently visited the National Museum of Australia to explore the Ancient Egypt exhibition. This visit is an important part of their current project, which involves designing a museum exhibition focused on life during the New Kingdom Period. Sporting Triumphs Our CGGS athletes continue to excel in their respective fields. Last Tuesday, our Years 7–8 Swans emerged victorious as ASC Netball 7–8 Division Champions, a remarkable…