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We are as excited by our school’s future as we are proud of its rich academic, sporting, social and artistic history… and we’re just getting started.
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Book an Open DayWe are as excited by our school’s future as we are proud of its rich academic, sporting, social and artistic history… and we’re just getting started.
Approaching our centenary in 2029, Canberra Grammar School stands as one of Australia’s leading independent co-educational schools, uniting nearly 100 years of tradition with a bold vision for the future.
As an Anglican day and boarding school for students from Pre-School to Year 12, we believe that a co-educational environment best prepares young people for the world beyond school where collaboration, equality, and respect are fundamental to success.
Our inclusive and globally minded community brings together students from more than 40 nations to learn, live and grow with purpose. Set on a magnificent campus in Canberra’s inner south, CGS offers exceptional academic, co-curricular and pastoral opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion in every student preparing them to thrive as citizens of the world.
We encourage students to develop critical-thinking skills, confidence in leadership, and the ability to find creative solutions in an increasingly complex world—while remaining active and compassionate citizens. Located on our Red Hill campus, the Senior School features outstanding facilities that support academic, co-curricular, and pastoral programmes.
Strong, respectful relationships underpin success. By truly knowing our students, setting high expectations, and fostering a global outlook, we empower them to find their place in the world.
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We are delighted to welcome Amanda Peake to Canberra Grammar School as our new Director of Community Development.
Amanda began her career in marketing and communications before moving into Primary School teaching, later specialising in engagement and communication within the independent school sector. She has held senior roles across schools in Townsville, Canberra and Wellington, New Zealand, bringing wide-ranging experience shaped by diverse school communities.
Central to her work is a longstanding belief that strategy, communication and engagement should always support, and never distract from, excellent learning and teaching.
As Director of Community Development, Amanda will lead the School’s work across engagement, brand, marketing, admissions, alumni, philanthropy, events and archives. Her focus is on strengthening how the CGS story is told and experienced, ensuring that engagement with students, families, staff, alumni and the broader community is authentic, aligned and deeply connected to the daily life of the School.
We are excited for the fresh energy and insight Amanda will bring to the CGS community. ... See MoreSee Less
We’re drawing to the end of our first week back, and Canberra Grammar School students have hit the ground running, from Pre-K all the way to Year 12. It has been fantastic to see our new students starting to find their place in the School, and to see so many familiar faces back on campus again. ... See MoreSee Less
Whisper Wednesday is a weekly initiative in the Primary School Library designed to create a calm, low-stimulus space during the school week. Each Wednesday, lights are dimmed and voices are kept low, offering students a peaceful environment to read, focus on creative activities, or enjoy a quiet game of chess. It’s one of the many ways we thoughtfully support student wellbeing, focus and balance throughout the school day. ... See MoreSee Less
Welcome back!
It’s been a busy few days at Canberra Grammar School. Over the weekend, we opened our doors to the newest CGS Boarding students and welcomed back those returning to us in 2026. On Monday, our newest Senior and our Primary students had an earlier start to the term with our Welcome Day activities; our 2026 Senior new starters began the day with a meet and greet, march in to the Main Quad, a smoking ceremony, a tour of the School, and other orientation activities.
Today, Senior School began the term for all students with our start-of-year Welcome Chapel & Assembly, and it was wonderful to see the Whole School full of life and vibrancy once more.
We’re excited not only for the year ahead, but to see your photos with our 𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑪𝑮𝑺 sign that has taken up residence on the front lawn of the School! Mr Thompson has promised a prize to the best submitted student photo in front of the sign, which will remain in place until Friday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less