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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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As part of CGS’ 𝑃𝑖 𝐷𝑎𝑦 celebrations, our Year 10 and Year 6 students came together in teams to tackle a host of math-based activities and challenges! Students participated in a scavenger hunt looking for, and measuring, circular objects around the School, then calculating pi based on their measurements. They then enjoyed math-based card games and board games, as well as some math-based art. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring our Primary and Senior students together and learn about pi in a fun and engaging way, while also providing a valuable mentoring opportunity to our older students. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Year 5 student Philippa! Philippa was selected for three ACT teams last year: hockey, swimming, and track and field, and was awarded the 12&U All-Rounder award from School Sport ACT this past week in recognition of her accomplishments. ... See MoreSee Less
Our Year 8 students participated in ‘Smashed’ last week, an engaging and thought-provoking workshop designed to explore the topic of risk-taking behaviours, with a particular focus on underage drinking.
This workshop forms part of our Wellbeing programme, which aims to support students in developing their social and emotional capabilities by helping them understand real-life situations where these skills are required to make informed and responsible choices.
A big thank you to Smashed Australia for sharing their expertise and engaging our students in such an important conversation. ... See MoreSee Less
As part of Year 2’s Who We Are Unit of Inquiry, students took part in 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟 2 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐸𝑔𝑔𝑠-𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡! Students were tasked with caring for a hard-boiled “Egg Baby” for a whole day. The challenge was to keep their Egg Baby safe while still participating in all learning, break times and activities. Throughout the experiment, students were encouraged to demonstrate the Learner Profile Attributes of being caring, balanced and principled. It was a fun experience for students, learning and reflecting upon their responsible choices ... See MoreSee Less