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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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That’s a wrap for House Music 2026!
This year’s event was a spectacular conclusion to our first semester! Held over two days in the Snow Concert Hall, the atmosphere was electric, with palpable excitement and anticipation throughout. It was not only a display of musical talent, but a celebration of the dedication, teamwork, and Canberra Grammar School spirit that defines our community. Well done to each and every student who participated, thank you to all the staff and students involved in bringing the event together, and of course, congratulations to Jones House on claiming first place for House Shout and the entire event!
We'll have more retrospective coverage of the event as we enter Term 3, so watch this space. ... See MoreSee Less
Well done to CGS alumnus, Marko Sever, on his journey to completing his Master's in Conducting. Canberra Grammar School had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Marko back to the School in 2022 for a breathtaking digital pipe organ performance as part of the grand opening of the Snow Concert Hall. It is always a wonderful experience to follow the experiences of our alumni as they move beyond the School and contribute to the world. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Tooba Sarwari, CGS Primary School Learning Assistant, who also coached girls' cricket last season. She is currently on tour in England with the Afghan Women's Cricket team, and we wish her the absolute best. ... See MoreSee Less
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Every day, there are many families in our city who cannot afford basic necessities. This is a critical issue, commonly overlooked by many, but one which St John’s Care in Reid (an Anglicare outlet) seeks to address. The ‘Anglicare Pantry’ relies solely on the generosity of donors such as our CGS students.
The CGS Service Council has worked hard to run a donation drive to raise food and necessities for those less privileged. After many meetings and presentations at Assemblies and House meetings, a seemingly infinite stream of donations came in, resulting in hundreds, maybe thousands of kilograms of supplies. The deceivingly ‘infinite’ amount of food was maybe enough to last a month or two. Despite this, it will go to support many households and was a huge donation that the Pantry was overwhelmingly grateful for. Our council spent hours exerting themselves loading and unloading the food into the warehouse and constantly advocating for this increasingly uncertain problem, but what got us through this was thinking about how it would help so many people.
Thanks to all the staff who supported the drive, all the students who donated and their parents, and our community at large. This would never have been possible without you.
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