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We are as excited by our school’s future as we are proud of its rich academic, sporting, social and artistic history… and we’re just getting started.
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EnquiriesWe are as excited by our school’s future as we are proud of its rich academic, sporting, social and artistic history… and we’re just getting started.
Approaching our centenary in 2029, Canberra Grammar School stands as one of Australia’s leading independent co-educational schools, uniting nearly 100 years of tradition with a bold vision for the future.
As an Anglican day and boarding school for students from Pre-School to Year 12, we believe that a co-educational environment best prepares young people for the world beyond school where collaboration, equality, and respect are fundamental to success.
Our inclusive and globally minded community brings together students from more than 40 nations to learn, live and grow with purpose. Set on a magnificent campus in Canberra’s inner south, CGS offers exceptional academic, co-curricular and pastoral opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion in every student preparing them to thrive as citizens of the world.
We encourage students to develop critical-thinking skills, confidence in leadership, and the ability to find creative solutions in an increasingly complex world—while remaining active and compassionate citizens. Located on our Red Hill campus, the Senior School features outstanding facilities that support academic, co-curricular, and pastoral programmes.
Strong, respectful relationships underpin success. By truly knowing our students, setting high expectations, and fostering a global outlook, we empower them to find their place in the world.
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On Friday, our Senior CGS Girls Chess Team competed in the ACT Secondary School Girls Chess Competition held at Merici College, achieving an outstanding result. In a remarkable achievement, CGS placed 1st and 2nd overall in Canberra, highlighting the depth and strength of the School’s Chess Programme. As a result, the team will now represent the ACT at the Australian Schools Teams Chess Championship in December. Several individual performances stood out, with Michaella and Cassandra both achieving perfect scores of 7 from 7.
Throughout the competition, all players demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, concentration and determination. They approached each game with maturity and composure, while also supporting one another and engaging positively with students from other schools.
“𝐼 𝑎𝑚 𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠’ 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑡 𝐶𝐺𝑆 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛. 𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑜.” – Aneka.
Each student represented Canberra Grammar School with pride and integrity, acting as excellent ambassadors for the School. These results are a testament not only to our students’ abilities but also to their commitment to improving their game and contributing to the strong and inclusive chess culture at CGS. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Blaxland House student Nicholas, who has been selected for the Equestrian Australia Future Champions Athlete Empowerment Programme. Nicholas, alongside Hay House student D'Arcy, was also recognised in Equestrian Life for their contributions to the clean-up efforts preparing for the National horse trials event held this past weekend, spending countless hours rebuilding and resetting fences. ... See MoreSee Less
The CGS Supervised Study Programme has had an extremely successful start this term!
The programme runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and is open to Years 11 and 12, with Year 10 students welcome to join. CGS staff have created an environment that is calm, quiet, and welcoming, and the Academic Coaches, comprised of high-achieving current university students, have afforded our students access to knowledgeable, approachable coaches, which they cite as the most valuable part of the evening.
The evenings have become about setting goals, building consistency and developing good habits. Engagement has been consistent and encouraging to witness, with students integrating it as a consistent and worthwhile part of their routine.
The programme will continue into Term 2, and we look forward to seeing it grow. ... See MoreSee Less
As part of the Year 9 Outdoor Education Programme, CGS students spent the week in Murramarang National Park. Despite a turn in the weather, our staff and students made the best of the occasion, participating in plenty of activities from bushwalking, to canoeing and team initiatives, all providing them with valuable experiences that nurture resilience, teamwork, and essential life skills ... See MoreSee Less