Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) will be in Dubbo in May to say hello to old and new friends. Reconnecting with community, reuniting with current parents, and forging new relationships lie at the heart of CGGS. Our valued families and alumni are the very essence of our century-old community. In conjunction with the culmination of the Boarding Schools Expo, share an evening with us to meet our Director of Boarding, Ms Robin Bussenschutt and members of our Enrolments and Advancement teams.…
Join us this Founders’ Festival at the Chapel of the Annunciation for an Anglican tradition over 350 years old. We invite our community to celebrate Founders’ Festival with an evening of song and prayer at our Choral Evensong, an Anglican service over 350 years old. All are welcome to unite with School Chaplain Father Chris Lewis and Choirs from the Music Academy for this special evening. All guests are also invited to join the Alumni Supper following Choral Evensong from 7–8.30pm, where you…
Celebrate our 100-year spirit of educational excellence, connection and opportunity at our 2025 Founders’ Festival Alumni Supper. Hosted in the inspiring Henson Family Recital Room, we invite all Alumni and distinguished guests to join us this Founders’ Festival and honour the enduring legacy of Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) by reconnecting with a School close to your heart. The Alumni Supper will be hosted after Choral Evensong, which will be held in the Chapel of the Annunciation from…
Chess Championship Students from the Junior School were awarded first place at the ACT Primary School Girls Chess Championship, held at Rosary Primary in Watson. Congratulations to all students involved! World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships At the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (WIDPSC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ridhima secured third place overall and was the top Australian competitor. Ridhima’s incredible achievement comes after making…
Rowing Nationals CGGS made history at the 2025 Rowing Nationals by claiming their first-ever Gold Medal in an open school event, winning the School Girl Coxed Quad. This marks CGGS’s first Gold Medal at Nationals in 12 years, a monumental achievement for the team and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. Debating Two of our students have made the semi-finals at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships (WIDPSC) held in Kuala Lumpur,…
Basketball Grand Final Congratulations to our U19 Division 1 team, who won their Grand Final last Sunday 41-19 in a dominant display to end the season. A fantastic game was had by all, with the support of a large CGGS crowd. Festival of Concert Bands Last weekend our talented Music Academy students collaborated with musicians from all over the region at the 2025 Festival of Concert Bands. Students of all levels had the opportunity to work with internationally renowned conductor and music…
Step into the magical, fantastical world of Dr Seuss, with the Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) production of Seussical the Musical! Watch as a talented cast of students from Years 7–12 move mountains in this hit musical comedy, written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty that brings to life Dr Seuss’ iconic children’s stories. From the mischievous Cat in the Hat to Horton the Elephant, Dr Seuss' best-loved characters will collide in a musical extravaganza that's sure to make your heart…
Welcome in the change of season under the stars at the Music Academy’s Autumn Soiree Concert. Pack your picnic blanket or purchase delicious food from the Friends of Music team and enjoy the crisp evening air of Autumn on Friday 4 April. Held in the Senior School Quad, this semi-formal event will showcase outstanding performances from our talented Music Academy ensembles, including jazz and concert bands, choirs, rock and pop musicians, piano students, as well as our handbell groups.…
Dragon Boating After a term of training hard, CGGS fielded its first student crews in the 2025 Dragon Boating Regatta at Grevillea Park. Eighteen CGGS students and six students from Marist College Canberra collaborated in a mixed team for the Regatta. ELC visit At one of her regular visits to the ELC, Principal Terrie Jones asked students to pick their favourite book for her to read to them. They chose 'Odd Dog Out' by Rob Biddulph, which beautifully highlights the importance of embracing…