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.
Our first Author Spotlight of the year was a massive success, with bestselling Australian author Jack Heath joining us for a lively and inspiring literary evening.
From sharing stories about writing his first novel as a teenager to answering thoughtful questions from our students, families and staff, Jack brought energy, humour and plenty of inspiration to the room.
A huge thank you to Jack and to everyone who came along to celebrate reading, creativity and the joy of storytelling. Stay tuned for details about our next Author Spotlight! ... See MoreSee Less
To mark International Women’s Day, our Year 4 students visited the Senior School's Art, Design and Technology workshop for a special reading of This Girl Built That.
Led by Design and Technology teacher Yogi Sewani, students gathered in the workshop to explore a story celebrating imagination, creativity and the many careers open to the next generation.
In many ways, our students were hearing the story from someone who lives it, a woman educator who builds, designs and teaches the next generation to do the same.
Surrounded by tools, timber and big ideas, students asked thoughtful questions about designing, building and creating, and reflected on the many different pathways that can lead there.
At Canberra Grammar School, experiences like this encourage curiosity, challenge stereotypes and remind our students that creativity, skill and determination can shape any future.
Today we celebrate the women in our community, teachers, students, parents and alumni, who lead, innovate and inspire within and beyond our School.
Happy International Women’s Day. ... See MoreSee Less
Between big-picture strategy, daily school life and shaping the future of education, Justin still found time to step behind the mic on EdLeaders Podcast with hosts Luke Callier and Mathew Irving for a wide-ranging and energising conversation.
In this engaging episode, Justin explores what truly drives a great school, and it’s far more than results. From the joy of seeing students flourish to scholarships transforming culture and deepening respect, this is education with heart and purpose. At the centre are the 5 Cs—curious, creative, confident and compassionate citizens, the compass guiding everything from classrooms to courageous big decisions. He unpacks bold, future-focused leadership, why success is bigger than an ATAR, and how trust gives leaders the confidence to act for the long term.
It’s a lively, insightful discussion about character, courage and building schools that shape not just achievements, but extraordinary humans. Listen to the Podcast here: tinyurl.com/5n7emm44 ... See MoreSee Less
Last week we held our Captains' Cup where each of our Senior School Houses went head-to-head in a knockout Netball Tournament.
There was a buzz in the stands each lunchtime with students enjoying the opportunity to play competitive mixed sport with their friends and unite as a House before big events like today's Swimming Carnival.
For some of our exchange students, this week was a warm introduction to the sport of netball with it played less prominently abroad than in Australia.
A massive congratulations to Hay for taking home the win, and to our runners up Sheaffe. A big shout out to Garran who took home the bronze medal against a very strong Eddison team. We can't wait to see the team spirit continue throughout 2026! ... See MoreSee Less