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.
On Wednesday at lunchtime, CGS students were treated to a vibrant glimpse of culture from the eastern part of Indonesia, Papua. This special event formed part of the visit by a delegation from the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and the Papuan Government to Canberra, generously supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia.
Our students were absolutely captivated by the talent of Bapak Frans Rumbino, a Papuan singer and musician, as well as a dynamic performance of “Yamko Rambe Yamko”, a well-known Papuan folk dance.
We hope that experiences like this continue to broaden our students’ understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity found across Indonesia’s many cultures. Opportunities to witness authentic cultural performances, right here at CGS, help us nurture globally minded learners who value different perspectives and traditions.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra for providing this opportunity for our students, as well as to the distinguished guests who attended the event. ... See MoreSee Less
We were thrilled to welcome award-winning Australian author Robbie Arnott to our school this week. During the day, Robbie met with our Year 7 and Year 11 English classes, sharing insights into his writing career and the creative process behind his celebrated novels. Students were captivated by his stories, humour, and practical advice for young writers.
After school, Arnott delivered an engaging presentation for staff, parents, and students, offering a deeper look into his craft and the inspirations behind his work. The event concluded with a book signing, where many took the opportunity to have their books personally signed and to chat with the author.
We thank Robbie Arnott for an inspiring and memorable visit and we are looking forward to more author visits next year as part of our Author Spotlight Series. ... See MoreSee Less
We’re in the home stretch at CGS as we reach our traditional end-of-year milestones. Our Boarders recently took part in their Christmas Chapel service, followed by the Boarders’ Christmas Dinner in the Dining Hall, which was absolutely brimming with festive spirit. We’ve got an incredibly exhilarating last few weeks of Term ahead of us, absolutely packed with events, and we’re excited to share them with our community. ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Neve, Aaheli, Risha and Yasmin, who achieved outstanding results in this year’s national Pens Against Poverty writing competition, run by Anglicare Australia.
Neve won the Year 5/6 Short Story category, while Aaheli’s short story received a Highly Commended award in the same section. Risha won the Year 5/6 Poetry category, and Yasmin’s poem was Highly Commended in the Year 3/4 Poetry section.
In the coming weeks, these talented students, along with their teachers and families, will attend a special awards ceremony to receive their prizes. Well done to all! ... See MoreSee Less