Ready For The World
Canberra Grammar School endeavours to shape Curious, Creative, Confident and Compassionate Citizens of the World. This year, we offered the opportunity to a number of students from the Class of 2024 to reflect on their schooling journey. More than just celebrating final scores at year’s end, Canberra Grammar School wishes to celebrate both successes and experiences shared at our School, whether they be academic, co-curricular, or personal growth achieved throughout their time here.
Canberra Grammar School’s Harmony Week celebrations embraced the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within the CGS Community.
Students across the Primary and Senior Schools were encouraged to wear cultural clothing, the colours of their flag or add a splash of orange to their uniform. During the week, cultural performances and a bake sale were held in the Quad during lunchtime in the Senior School, where students also contributed to the 2026 Harmony Day handprint banner alongside CGS Arts Captain, Sophia, which was hung above the Main Quad for the week.
In the Primary School Assembly, the book 'Happiness Around the World' by Kate Baker was discussed, celebrating how happiness is experienced by people around the globe. At our Northside campus, special speakers from our community visited to share stories and insights into their cultures with students.
It was a joyous week that provided a valuable opportunity for our students to delve into cultural beliefs and values, recognising how our differences and similarities strengthen our community. Harmony Week celebrates inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. ... See MoreSee Less
On Tuesday 31 March, CGS Year 12 students will take part in a long-standing, student-led initiative, shaving or cutting their hair as a symbol of solidarity with individuals and families impacted by cancer. This meaningful tradition reflects the compassion and leadership of our students, as they come together to support the hope that exists in the fight against cancer.
All proceeds will go towards the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, which supports Australia's leading paediatric health services, offering world-class, safe, and friendly environments for children.
Follow the link here to donate: www.schf.org.au/fundraisers/CGSshaveagainstcancer/2026-cgs-shave-against-cancer ... See MoreSee Less
This year’s CGS Year 12 Formal would not have been possible without the dedicated student formal committee and staff members who planned, supported and attended alongside our students. Held at the National Arboretum, the celebration of the Class of 2026 was a glamorous evening under the theme ‘Enchanted Forest’. With dancing, dining, and plenty of memories made with one another, it was the perfect way to mark one of the key milestones in our Year 12 students’ final year at CGS and their onward journey toward their graduation! ... See MoreSee Less
This past weekend, Canberra Grammar School took part in the AEAS Australian Schools Expo in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. We were delighted to collaborate with Oscar Lam (CGS 2020), who joined a panel promoting both CGS, and secondary education in Australia holistically, while Sandy Goddard, Alumni and Philanthropy Manager, and Lisa Baum, Head of Admissions, discussed education at CGS, our academic programmes, as well as CGS Boarding, and living in Canberra.
While in Hong Kong, the team also took the opportunity to connect with our alumni community in the region, sharing news and strengthening the global ties that continue to shape and enrich our School. ... See MoreSee Less