Canberra Girls Grammar School

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In the Early Learning Centre, students learn through a play and inquiry based program integrated with the Australian Department of Educations' Early Years Learning Framework and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). A child-centred envionrment drawing inspiration from the Reggio Emilia philosophy encourages children to engage with a multi-sensory learning environment

Our awarded Junior School is a leading IB school, offering the PYP for Kindergarten–Year 5 students and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Year 6 students. Core curriculum areas include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, the Arts, Music, Health and Physical Education and Information and Communication Technology. The philosophy of the Junior School curriculum encourages positive staff-to-student relationships that facilitate interaction, collaboration and reflection and feedback.

The Senior School offers the Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9, a bespoke program called Aspire for Year 10 and the BSSS or the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for Years 11–12. Complimented with a suite of interdisciplinary programs called the Signature Programs, the Senior School engage in English, Mathematics, Science, Health and Physical Education, Religon and Philosophy, Creative Arts and Technology, Languages and Geography and History course work.

The Pastoral Care program is designed to support the social and emotional development of our students and complement their academic pursuits. The program is specifically tailored to the needs of children and adolescents as they progress through the School and are framed by our Signature Programs. We work in partnership with parents to support students academic, social and emotional growth, to allow our students to grow into independent and world-ready young people.

Underpinning the Pastoral Care structure at CGGS are four Houses in the ELC and Junior School and six House in the Senior School. Supported by a team of Tutors and a Head of House, students remain in the House for the duration of their time at the Junior and Senior School to allow a close working relationship between staff and students to develop.
The Director (Student Care and Experience) leads the Heads of House who maintain close links with parents in support of students development and provide opportunity for students to talk to their Tutor about their day to day development or concerns. Each House has a Captain and two Vice Captains elected by members of the House.

Throughout the year, each student takes part in an evidence-based age appropriate Pastoral Care program specifically designed to meet the needs of children and adolescents. This program is supported by the Heads of House, School Psychologists and guest speakers. The Pastoral Care program builds on the themes that run through the academic program to immerse our students in personal growth. These themes are embedded within our School Chapel, camps and service opportunities.

Sports, The Music Academy, Drama, Dance Company, Clubs and Activities, Duke of Edinburgh, Debating and Public Speaking, Academic Enrichment.

Information on the CGGS uniform can be found on our website: www.cggs.act.edu.au/school-shop

Step one: Enquiry

You can make an enquiry to join Canberra Girls Grammar School through our online form, in-person, or by phoning the Enrolments team.

Step two: Application

Applications are generally accepted any time from birth to the year of proposed entry, though intake years do apply.

Please visit the CGGS website to complete the online application. Payment of the $250 non-refundable application fee is payable at this time.

You will be invited to tour the school or attend an open event.

Step three: Documentation

In March at least two years prior to proposed entry (or earlier where practicable), a member of the Enrolments team will contact you to make a request for relevant documents.

Step four: Interview

You will be invited to attend an interview with the Head of Junior/Senior School or their delegate.

Students applying to enter the Boarding House will also meet with the Director (Boarding) to approve their place.

For applicants outside the Canberra region, or in cases where families are unable to travel to the school in person, an online interview can be arranged.

Please note that interviews for the ELC will be held six months prior to commencement, and families will receive a Conditional Letter of Offer prior to this time.

Step five: Enrolment offer

Within one week of the interview, successful applicants will be sent a Letter of Offer, asked to read and sign the Enrolment Agreement (EA), and pay the non-refundable enrolment deposit.

A student’s place is only confirmed and held once the EA is signed and the deposit has been made.

Step six: Confirmation letter

Once we receive the above, you will be sent a confirmation of enrolment email. Boarding families will also be sent the Boarding House Handbook and Boarding House Agreement to read, sign and return.

Your child’s enrolment will be guaranteed through to the end of Year 3 for boys and end of Year 12 for girls - assuming all requirements for continued enrolment are being met by the family and student.

In partnership with our families, we aim to provide an exceptional, holistic education to children and young women.

We strive to equip them with the academic learning, emotional intelligence and creative skills to become resilient, compassionate, critical thinking leaders, ready to fulfill their potential as global citizens.

Honouring our strong tradition and heritage, we’re committed to being an exemplary school in the Anglican faith.

We develop children and young women who will become independent, reflective, lifelong learners and confident contributors in a complex and changing world.

We’re proud to be a school where the young believe anything is possible.

Founded in 1926, Mother Emily Ayckbown's Anglican Community of the Sisters of the Church opened the doors with just 10 students. Established by trail-blazing women, the Sister's spirit of fearless leadership, visionary thinking, unwavering resilience and a deep passion for learning lives on.

For a comprehensive list of our co-curricular programs, visit www.cggs.act.edu.au/student-life/co-curricular

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Discover a 100-year legacy of educational excellence, connection and opportunity.

Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) is an independent, non-selective Anglican school. For a century, generations of students from across Australia and the globe have experienced
that at CGGS, anything is possible.

Founded in 1926, Mother Emily Ayckbowm's Anglican Community of the Sisters of the Church opened the doors with just 10 students. Established by trail-blazing women, the Sisters' spirit of fearless leadership, visionary thinking, unwavering resilience and a deep passion for learning lives on.

Located in the heart of the nation's capital, and now spanning three campuses, CGGS provides a world-class educational and co-curricular offering. Perfectly positioned at mid-sized with 1300+ students, the School is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 3, then female-focused through to Year 12.

CGGS values the whole child--all are encouraged to be involved in a range of pursuits in, and beyond the classroom. Students have many opportunities to nurture existing talents, discover new interests and develop their skills to become the well-rounded, contributing, informed young people that the world needs.

The School is recognised as award-winning and with a reputation for excellence in academic outcomes, consistently resulting in exemplary NAPLAN, BSSS and IBDP scores. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) across Kindergarten to Year 12, with a choice between the ACT BSSS and IB Diploma.

At CGGS you will evolve into someone that exceeds even your own expectations.