2026 Anzac Day Dawn Service Invitation
Anzac Day Dawn Service
Canberra Grammar School invites the Canberra community to its annual Anzac Day Dawn Service, held in the School’s historic Main Quad.
The service is a proud School community tradition, made more meaningful by the many students and families with personal connections to the Australian and New Zealand defence forces.
Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
Time: 6:00am
Location: CGS Main Quad, access via Monaro Crescent, Gate 1
Cost: Free, no registration required
There is nothing more powerful than the imagination. Indeed, it is the ultimate traveller. There is nowhere it can’t go, and nothing it can’t experience. Australia’s international best-selling author, Markus Zusak, has made a career of travelling between his ears and inviting the rest of us on extraordinary journeys through times and places. Now, as part of the CGS Author Spotlight Series, he is coming to speak with the Canberra Grammar School community.
Markus is the author of six novels, including The Messenger, Bridge of Clay and The Book Thief – one of the most loved books of the twenty-first century and a New York Times bestseller for more than a decade. His books have been adapted into film, television and theatre, and translated into more than fifty languages – and have been awarded numerous honours around the world, ranging from literary prizes to bookseller and readers’ choice awards.
This rare opportunity to hear from one of our most renowned storytellers will take place on Thursday 12 November from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, and is free for all members of the CGS community – including staff, students and families.
Free to attend but please register so we know to expect you.
This is event is supported by the CGS Parent & Friends Association. ...
A little listening pleasure, courtesy of Mr Connor Whyte. 👏
Our guitar tutor recently performed in the semi-final of the ABC Young Performers Awards, with his recital also featured by the ABC.
Please enjoy a short snippet of his moving performance, it’s hard to believe there’s just one person on the stage!
Mr Whyte leads our Primary Guitar Ensemble, Senior Advanced Guitar Ensemble and Senior Guitar Ensemble. What a privilege for our students to learn from a musician performing at this level.
Congratulations, Mr Whyte! ...
Six teams, four grand finals, three premiers! Congratulations to CGS Rugby on an outstanding finish to the 2026 season.
Over the past few weeks, six teams reached their respective semi-finals: U10 Mixed, U11 Mixed, U13 Boys, U15 Boys, 1st XII Girls and 1st XV Boys. Four progressed to the Grand Final, with U11 Mixed, U13 Boys and U15 Boys claiming premierships.
Rugby has long been part of the fabric of Canberra Grammar School, and recent results reflect our community's continued commitment to building upon the programme and the calibre of the players and coaches who bring it to life.
Congratulations to all involved on a fantastic season and for representing CGS with pride, passion, and sportsmanship. ...
There’s plenty happening in CGS Basketball! 🏀
We're incredibly excited to announce that Jess Bibby is joining CGS Basketball from Term 4.
For anyone who knows Australian basketball, this is a name that needs no introduction. She has played more than 200 WNBL games and won multiple WNBL Championships, was drafted to the WNBA by the New York Liberty in 2000, and has represented Australia as an Opal. She also took her talents to the AFLW with GWS, proof of her ability as an elite athlete across codes.
At CGS, Jess will run our Thursday JPL shooting sessions, working directly with our top athletes, and lead a series of clinics to support and upskill our coaches.
An outstanding sportswoman, coach and role model, Jess is a fantastic addition to our program. Welcome, Jess!
Our UC Capitals partnership kicked off at their WNBL season launch, where CGS Basketball Captain Natalia Doogan presented the season jersey to Isabel Palmer.
Congratulations also to Ruby Champion and Myrah Dahal on receiving Basketball Australia’s She Hoops Leadership and Confidence Scholarship, including elite mentoring and a three-day camp at the AIS! ...