We have a proud history of Alumni performing at the highest level of sport following their time at CGGS. Rosie Schweizer (Class of 2018), who plays basketball for the University of the Pacific in the USA, was one of 11 players in the nation honoured with a national academic award. Rosie is majoring in political science, with minors in international studies and sustainability. Grace Kemp (Class of 2019), who was a boarding student, has signed with the Canberra Raiders for the club's inaugural…
Our Year 10 Design and Technology class attended the CIT Bridge Challenge recently, competing against 16 teams to create the strongest model bridge. Well done to the three CGGS teams who made it through to the finals. Recently Pinipa (Y7) competed at the ACT Junior Chess League, hosted at Campbell High School. There was a total of 64 competitors across two events, with a 15 minute, 10 second per move tournament format. Congratulations to Pinipa, who finished as the ACT Junior Girls U18 Rapid…
Join us for an afternoon of song and harmony with all of our Music Academy choirs: Minisingers, Les Petits Chanteurs, Cantantes, Coro da Camera, Chorale, Bella Voce Chapel Choir, The Decibelles, Gabriel Singers, CGGS Community Singers and our Chamber Vocal Ensemble. The night will culminate in an uplifting combined piece to leave you with a warm heart and a smile on your face. The Friends of Music team will provide a BBQ, snacks and refreshments for purchase. Key details Date: Sunday, 18 June…
The annual Dance Company Winter Concert will be held on Friday, 16 June from 6.30pm in the Senior School Hall. The concert will feature an evening of live performance works by CGGS students of the Dance Company and Curriculum Dance. Tickets to the concert are free, however booking is essential. Key details When: Friday, 16 June 6.30pm-8.30pmWhere: Canberra Girls Grammar Senior School Hall
Two CGGS teams competed in the RACI Titration Competition at the ANU on Thursday, 11 May. The competition is designed to encourage secondary students who enjoy Chemistry, particularly its practical side, to develop their scientific skills and understanding. While our students didn't place at the event, they enjoyed putting their volumetric analysis skills to the test. Recently, a group of Biology students visited the National Zoo and Aquarium and were given the opportunity to apply their…
Congratulations to Sophia (Y12) who has been selected to represent Australia at the 2023 Asian Physics Olympiad in Mongolia. Sophia has been preparing for this competition for close to 12 months, having initially sat the Australian Science Olympiad Exam in July 2022. Her performance in the exam secured her a spot at the Australian Science Olympiad Summer School, where her talent, enthusiasm and hard work led to her selection for the final team. Sophia and the Australian team will compete…
Experience the power of wind, brass and percussion in our annual Music Academy Bands Concert.Performing groups include the BIP, Bandicoot, Holst, and Empire Concert Bands, Grey Street and Adelaide Avenue Jazz Bands, Jazz Ensemble, KT Percussion Ensemble, Underwood Percussion Ensemble, Canto Bells and Resound Handbells.Our Friends of Music will be providing a BBQ, snacks and refreshments for purchase. Date: Friday, 2 June 2023Time: 6.00pmLocation: Canberra Girls Grammar School, Senior Campus…
We warmly invite all parents, students and community members to join us for the second presentation in our Podium Program Master Class series on Friday, 26 May from 7.30am, and enjoy a relaxed light breakfast while hearing from guest speaker Tracey Menzies-Stegbauer. The presentation will be held at Yhuuramulum (43 Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla). Tracey Menzies-Stegbauer has an accomplished career as one of Swimming's most respected coaches. She has a wealth of experience in technical…
We're on the road and to Wagga Wagga! Nicole Papasidero and Ellena Papas from Canberra Girls Grammar School will be visiting the Wagga Wagga Boarding Schools Expo on 26-27 May, 2023. If you are in the area, we would love you to call past our booth and say hello. We will also be hosting a 'Community Catch-up' for our current, future and past families on Saturday, 27 May. Please join us for light refreshments at the Townhouse Hotel (70 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga) from 1.30pm-3.30pm.