Rowing results This past weekend at the Head of the River our Senior School rowing team paddled their way to glory, securing an amazing haul of four gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals. Their dedication brought them to a fantastic second place in the medal tally, just one gold medal behind first place. They also proudly took home trophies for the School Girl Coxed Quad and the Year 10 Div 1 Coxed Quad. School Sport ACT Excellence in Sports Awards Congratulations to our CGGS…
CGGS students attend Last Post Ceremony On Friday afternoon two CGGS Junior School students were invited to the Australian War Memorial to participate in the Last Post Ceremony to commemorate the loss of HMAS Perth I and USS Houston in the Battle of Sunda Strait. Sisters Millicent (Kindergarten) and Eleanor (Year 6) respectfully laid wreaths at the ceremony, which took place in the Memorial's Commemorative Courtyard. As members of our Defence School Mentor Program, the students were honoured to…
Grammar Green Thumbs Our Grammar Green Thumbs Club has been busy in the Junior School garden, growing fresh tomatoes, corn, capsicum and cucumbers. Grammar Green Thumbs is one of many unique co-curricular clubs at CGGS for students in Years 3–6 that cultivate our student's passions and inspire personal growth. Rowing results Congratulations to our rowers on their outstanding results at the Kings/PLC and IGSA Regatta in Penrith last weekend, with everyone recording personal best times across the…
Emma Piva wins CAT award Congratulations to Year 12 student Emma Piva, who this week won a Combined Area Theatre (CAT) Award. Emma won the award for 'Best Youth Actress in a Leading Role in a Play,' for her portrayal of Jo March in the 2024 Senior School Drama production 'Little Women.' Last year Emma was also one of four recipients of the prestigious John Bell Scholarship. Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Emma! 2025 Oceania Track Cycling Championships Congratulations to Year 12…
It was a huge week of sport for CGGS students, who showcased incredible teamwork and dedication. Rowing At the 2025 NSW Rowing Championships in Penrith last weekend, CGGS rowers secured the top spot in the School Girls Coxed Quad, setting a course record of 7:04. Additionally, the U16 Coxed Quad earned a Silver medal, the U17 2x won Bronze and the U19 Coxless Quad took home Silver. All of the girls performed exceptionally well in the tough conditions, and are making significant progress…
The Year 12 Class of 2024 are an impressive group of young people.Ably led by a Senior Council whose aim was to raise our community’s voice for spirit, their catch-cry throughout 2024 was ‘let’s hear it for spirit!’, a wonderful call for celebrating all that it means to be a CGGS student and the defining element of this cohort's aspirations and legacy.Across January, we profiled several members of the Year 12 Class of 2024 to celebrate their achievements, share their experience at CGGS and hear…
Congratulations to Year 9 student Cordelia Valentine, who has been recognised with an Outstanding Achievement Award and Scholarship as part of the Immerse Education Essay Competition. Cordelia entered into the category of Creative Writing and Film, focusing her essay on effective message delivery through movies. She chose this due to her career interest in film scripting and direction. Cordelia's essay was one of over 7,000 submissions, with typically only around 200 students presented with a…
On a warm summer Sunday evening, CGGS parents and carers gathered at our annual Twilight on the Lawns event. Held on the picturesque lawns of the Senior School, new and returning members of the CGGS community connected while enjoying live music, small bites and beverages. Ahead of the start of another busy School year, it was the perfect opportunity for our parents and carers to take some time for themselves to relax, reset and mingle as we mark a new beginning for our vibrant School…
Integral to the educational experience at CGGS is Cygnus. Cygnus at CGGS is our comprehensive co-curricular offering, designed to amplify and extend the rich learning that takes place in the CGGS academic and pastoral care programs. Experience a constellation of programs and activities; Cygnus at CGGS encourages you to lean into your strengths, explore a myriad of opportunities and thrive. It makes way for all to contribute, engage, improve and excel, to reach your full potential. Whether a…