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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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EnquiriesWe 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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This morning, we gathered as a community before dawn broke over the Historic Quad for our School’s annual Anzac Day Dawn Service.
At the centre was the Roll of Honour. Thirty-three names from across the First and Second World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan. Each one read into the morning air, each one woven through the past 97 years of the School, and still part of who we are today.
A community shaped by those who came before us, and committed to carrying their legacy forward, together.
Lest we forget. ... See MoreSee Less
Over the holidays, the CGS Rugby Opens Programme held a four day culture camp for its 1st XII Girls, 1st XV and 2nd XV Boys teams. These sessions have been running for the past five years and provide an important foundation in setting the standards and values that have become synonymous with the CGS Rugby Programme.
The camp included classroom-based culture sessions, and students also heard from guest speakers such as Director of Co-Curricular Education Mr Jaime Fernandez, who spoke about how an elite sport mindset is relevant to the life of a student. Director of Business, Mr Kent Peters, also presented on the importance of culture and the reasoning behind the School’s values. On the field, students had the opportunity to train under ACT Brumbies coaches, including Head Coach Stephen Larkham and assistant coaches Dan Hooper, John Ulugia and Ben Mowen. The Programme was further enriched by the involvement of Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson and assistant coach Tim Sampson. To close out the camp, the Fijian Drua invited students to attend their captain’s run, concluding with Drua presenting a jersey to our School. ... See MoreSee Less
This week, our Year 10 students had the opportunity to hear from an impressive variety of professionals from industries including health, engineering, law, defence, foreign affairs, construction, finance and education, as part of the Year 10 Future Insights Careers Day.
We are very grateful for our speakers who helped make the day possible, many of whom have attended a number of our CGS Careers events. It was an insightful day for Year 10 students, and we are confident they gained valuable knowledge that will assist their decision-making moving forward, as they continue to progress their schooling journeys. ... See MoreSee Less
Each year, Canberra Grammar School pauses to remember. Our Anzac Day Dawn Service is a proud school tradition, made more meaningful by the many students and families in our community with a personal connection to the Australian Defence Force. We warmly invite family, friends, and the wider Canberra community to join us as we honour and give thanks to all who have served.
Entry to the Main Quad is via Monaro Crescent, Gate 1 — all are welcome. ... See MoreSee Less