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25.01.2022 On Tuesday (also Harmony Day!), our Year 11 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students presented their practice Theory of Knowledge (TOK) exhibition. This curated exhibition of objects reflected how knowledge manifests in the world around us. They asked questions including: - What counts as knowledge? - Is bias inevitable in the production of knowledge?... - Are some things unknowable? - What is the relationships between knowledge and culture? See more

25.01.2022 Year 10 boarder, Susannah writes: "The great thing about the Boarding House, and the wonderful staff who work within it, is the various activities organised to keep us busy and engaged. Ranging from Quidditch, bus runs to get ice cream or morning yoga. The staff work really hard to make the Boarding House feel like home and they do an amazing job." Read about what our boarders have been up to: http://bit.ly/cggsbohoactivities

24.01.2022 As an International Baccalaureate world school, our students understand the importance of international mindedness. Year 6 student, Anastasia Maleganeas, has developed a system which gives members of the School community the chance to display their cultural background and be proud of it. Read all about Anastasia’s badge project in today’s The Canberra Times.... https://www.canberratimes.com.au//the-12-year-old-with-a-/

22.01.2022 In order to allow you greater flexibility, you can now order and pay for uniform items online. Orders can be placed via Flexischools the same platform used to place Canteen orders at the School. Purchases can be picked up from the relevant Junior School or Senior School Reception. The date to collect your items will be confirmed when placing the order.... More information about our School Shop can be found on the website: http://bit.ly/cggsonlineshop

21.01.2022 A reminder that Senior School textbooks will be due on the following dates: - Senior textbooks are due either during testing week or once exams are completed, no later than Tuesday, 24 November. - Year 7-10 textbooks are due between Monday 23 November - Friday 27 November.... Students will be emailed a list of all textbooks which are due to be returned. If you have any questions please contact Bianca Motherway in the Library.

19.01.2022 On Wednesday, 23 September, you are invited to join us as we virtually open the doors to our Boarding House. The session will take place on a live and interactive platform, where you will hear from our Head of Boarding, current boarders and members of the teaching and learning team. Register today: https://virtualopenevent.cggs.act.edu.au/register/

19.01.2022 And that's a wrap on the CGGS P&F Fabulous Fete Week! Read more about activites held at the Junior School this week (Senior School festivities have only just ended!) and see all the smiling faces in the photo gallery: http://bit.ly/cggsfabfeteweek

19.01.2022 Wishing all our Year 7 students a fabulous week as they head off on their four-day camp. They'll spend their time participating in a range of outdoor activities. No doubt there will be many memories made and friendships forged.

16.01.2022 Today is your last chance to submit a nomination for the CGGS Parents and Friends (P&F) Association Teaching Excellence and Community Contribution Awards. These awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge outstanding staff and community members at our School who devote their lives to educating and supporting our students. Nominations being accepted until 5.00pm. Click the following link to read more about eligibility and to access the nomination form: http://bit.ly/cggspfawards2020

16.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our past teachers, Mrs Frances Nicholls (Webster), who celebrates her 100th birthday this week.

14.01.2022 Charities are doing it tough this year, so it has been wonderful to see students and staff get behind fundraising efforts over the past few weeks. Yesterday Glebe House brought our attention to mental health with R U OK Day and today, Waverley House continued the yellow theme as they raising awareness and funds through the sale of daffodils for Cancer Council ACT.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to our First VIII who took silver in the Under 19 Women's Coxed Eight this morning at the Australian Rowing Championships in Tasmania. They took out Queenwood at the 1,000 mark and only the University of Queensland were faster. Rowing Australia #lakebarrington #bravehearted #womeninsport #rowing

14.01.2022 Even the legendary Grammarians' Garden Stall has had to 'pivot' this year! Our very own Margaret Cornwell, AOM - who is in her 50th year of running the stall - has organised a garden stall to be held on Saturday morning, 26 September from 9.00am-12.00pm on the corner of Denman and Woolls Streets, Yarralumla. Everyone welcome!

14.01.2022 We are at the Grammarians’ Garden Stall. Plenty of gorgeous plants for sale until 12.00pm!

14.01.2022 Since the advent of social distancing, we haven't had all that many student achievements to report...but that is changing! This fortnight we showcase 'sand animation' by Year 1 student, Neva, and we congratulate our Music Captain (Ashleigh) and Music Vice Captain, (Ella) as they have both been awarded their Associate in Music, Australia. Read all the details here: http://bit.ly/cggssa98 https://vimeo.com/451350070/d59941e85d

14.01.2022 The Music Academy at Canberra Girls Grammar School is home to no less than nine choirs, giving students from Prep through to Year 12 the opportunity to explore their love of singing and performance. Expert instrumental tuition is also available for students who wish to take their talent to the next level. Under the guidance of Head of Choirs, Ms Sonia Connor, students like the 2021 Head Chorister, Tatyana Ludwig (Year 12) go back to basics, learning to return to their natural-born instincts to project their voices. In this conversation, we hear from both women as they talk about technique, favourite pieces of music and what it means to be an artist: http://bit.ly/cggssing

13.01.2022 All students in Years 3-6 had their say on 16 October, when they were asked to vote in a mock ACT election. During the week leading up to ACT election day, students were given the opportunity to investigate the parties and candidates standing for election in the electorate of Murrumbidgee, where CGGS is located. There was a real buzz around the school as students discovered the policy commitments made by each candidate and as they planned who was going to receive their vote. Read all about the activity and find out when results will be announced: http://bit.ly/cggsmockelection

13.01.2022 This morning, all Year 9 Science students headed to Yhuuramulum to undertake an ecology investigation as part of their assessment this semester. Four activities were planned: drawing a field map, identifying organisms in the area to draw food chains and webs, considering human impacts on the area, and undertaking a water bug survey with Water Watch. Students had a fantastic time completing all activities and learned about the effects of blue green algae first hand, as they ...completed a modified water bug survey owing to large amounts of the algae appearing overnight! I liked spending time with Water Watch and learning about water bugs and the Lake Burley Griffin ecosystem," said one student.

10.01.2022 We’re seeing some outstanding results in the pool at the ASC Swimming Carnival today! 12/13yrs 4 x 50m relay champions (Jade Fagan, Elizabeth Denney, Alyse O'Brien & Miranda Worswick). 4 x 50m 15yrs champions (Chloe Douglas-Byrne, Zara Czechowicz, Frankie Bush and Maggie Burdon)... 2nd in the 16yrs relay (Lucy Piva, Alexis Au, Charlotte Royal and Abbey Hall). #homeofthebravehearted #cggssport #womeninsport

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 8, Reshmi Senanayake, who received the Anglicare NSW South, NSW West & ACT Pens Against Poverty 2020 Ambassador Award. This was Reshmi's fifth year participating in the competition, one which she believes helps promote an awareness of the injustice in the world. Watch Reshmi receiving her award, followed by an interview with the founder of Pens Against Poverty, Kate Halcrow (jump to 20:40 to see Reshmi): https://vimeo.com/468366896

09.01.2022 We sat down with the Junior School Head Girls to talk to them about their female role models, what they think are the biggest issues still facing women & whether Serena Williams could outplay Roger Federer in a five-set match? Here’s what they had to say: https://bit.ly/cggs2021jsleaders

08.01.2022 Back by popular demand, the CGGS Rowing Committee is running their annual fundraiser, selling 2kg boxes of export quality fresh cherries as well as 250gr jars of artisan cherry jam from our fabulous orchardists in Young, NSW. Money raised from this fundraiser will go towards purchasing new rowing equipment for the CGGS Rowing Shed. Click the link to order before Tuesday, 24 November: https://trybooking.com/BMOLO

07.01.2022 Our Year 7s have arrived safely at camp and wasted no time getting stuck into their activities. A quick inspection of their tents and lunch in the marquee was followed by kayaking, raft building and a beach walk. The weather is great and everyone is having fun.

07.01.2022 To all the dads in our CGGS community, and in our memories, Happy Father's Day.

06.01.2022 Year 9 musician, Lara Buchanan, has recently uploaded her track 'Smoke' to triple j Unearthed High competition. In Lara’s words, she wrote the song in despair at the time of the Australian bushfires, but as 2020 has evolved it has become an anthem to global events and a tribute to those men and women who are working to make the world a safer, healthier and more equitable place. Read the article and have a listen! http://bit.ly/cggslaraunearthed

04.01.2022 Year 5 classes were fortunate enough to be able to visit the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra early in Term 4. This excursion was an integral link with their International Baccalaureate Unit of Inquiry, ‘Where We Are in Place and Time’. The students were guided through the Australian Galleries and were able to view and appreciate the ‘Belonging - Stories of Australian Art’ collection. As part of Year 5 Visual Arts, the students inquire into how art and history are link...ed, and the role artists’ interpretations have in shaping a nation’s identity. The range of Australian artists viewed and discussed included Aboriginal painters such as Daniel Boyd, Betty Muffler, Shane Pickett and Christopher Pease as well as Australian Impressionists Arthur Streeton, Charles Condor and Tom Roberts. This excursion complemented the students’ art inquiry into an Australian artist of their choice and provided stimuli and incentive for their creative response once back in the Art room.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Junior School teacher, Louise Burrows, who was part of the winning Canberra Royals Rugby Union team on the weekend, beating Uni Norths at the grand final. Two of Louise’s teammates are Grammarians Grace Kemp (2019) and Ella Boundy (2018). Congratulations to these courageous and brave-hearted women!

03.01.2022 The first Senior School Chapel for 2021 was held on Tuesday, 9 February during the extended Tutor group period. Reverend Jenny was fabulous and brought the School together with a message of love and being kind to one another. She acted out a play narrated by the Chapel Captains, Jana Ang, Lauren Jaggers and Zali Knight, who also gave readings and said prayers, as well as assisting Reverend Jenny in giving communion. The students brought the service to a close with one of t...heir favourite hymns ‘Shine Jesus Shine’. It was a beautiful way to begin Week 2 and offered a time of reflection in a busy school day. We are looking forward to more of these. The Gabriel Singers supported all the musical quests of the service. One of the Chapel Captains, Jana Ang, shares her reasons for wanting to serve the School this year: Since I was young, I've always been inspired by my faith to spread positivity everywhere I go, Jana said. That being said, I'd love to encourage others to do the same; even if we have different beliefs, because even a little bit of hope goes a long way. As Chapel Captain, I'll strive to achieve this goal through the integration of multi-faith elements in Chapel, along with listening to further suggestions by the student body."

02.01.2022 Each year the United Nations International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The 2020 theme is Shaping Peace Together. In this new era of social distancing, we may not be able to stand together physically. However, we can celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. Learn more about this significant day: https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace