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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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A one-on-one conversation with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis, and a business card from His Excellency Gabriele Visentin, EU Ambassador to Australia.
That was Wednesday and Thursday for a group of Year 11 and 12 CGS Science, Geography and Economics students, attending two National Press Club Addresses: 𝑅𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝐸𝑎𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝐴𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑎, and 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐𝑠.
Both of the sessions left students with new ideas about where their studies and future careers could take them.
Want to hear the questions they asked? Both addresses are available to watch on ABC iView now. ... See MoreSee Less
Six scholarships. Each recognising a different kind of excellence. Open to students from any school.
The 2027 CGS Year 11 Scholarship Programme is now open, recognising outstanding ability in academics, leadership, music, science and technology, and global thinking. Each scholarship covers 25% of tuition across Years 11 and 12.
If your child is in Year 10 and is committed to pursuing academic excellence in their final years of school, we'd love to see them apply: cgs.act.edu.au/year-11-scholarships ... See MoreSee Less
The War Memorial Hall was buzzing with excitement for last week's 2026 ACT Regional da Vinci Decathlon. Over three days, hundreds of local and regional students from Years 5 to 10 competed across a range of academic challenges from Science and Engineering, to Art and Poetry.
The da Vinci competition is a wonderful example of what we aspire to achieve in our classrooms each day, with students driving their learning through collaboration, individual effort and utilising a range of skills to apply and explore.
With teams competing in every level of the competition, our students were raring to jump into this year’s challenge. We are delighted to announce that in the Primary School, the CGS Year 5 team came second, and the Year 6 team won their competition. In the Senior School, Year 8 came second and Year 10, third. Well done to all students who trained, participated and worked together to make the Decathlon such a huge and exciting success.
Next up, our teams are headed to Sydney to compete in the NSW competition. Wish them luck! ... See MoreSee Less
Two Year 10 students, Zara and Stan, have departed Australia for Scotland, where they will take part in an 8-week cricket exchange at Strathallan School. While the Strathallan cricket exchange has been a long-standing and valued opportunity at CGS, this year marks a historic milestone, with Zara becoming our first female student to participate in the programme.
We wish our talented cricketers, Zara and Stan, the very best of luck and look forward to hearing about their adventures, both on and off the cricket pitch! ... See MoreSee Less