PRIMARY SCHOOL REPORT
FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY SCHOOL DR SANDRA WEBSTER In Primary School, the 2022 academic year concludes with a sense of achievement and satisfaction. I am very proud of our students and of the staff that encourage and guide their learning each day. Out students set themselves apart not just by their academic achievements and progress throughout the year but also by their ability to articulate their learning and to present themselves as confident and poised students that our community can be proud of. They are indeed a credit not just to Canberra Grammar School but to their family and to all who support them in their learning journey. This is evident right across our School, from Pre-School to Year 6. I remember talking to one of our youngest learners, who held out his hand for me to shake at the conclusion of our impromptu chat. That handshake made my day! Moments like that occur every day across all our classrooms, and it is stopping to recognise and appreciate them that constantly reminds me of what a truly special community CGS is. A highlight of 2022 was the ability to be able to welcome parents back onsite finally. It was great to see the support of many parents coming on to campus to cheer their child on at Sport’s Days, Book Week Parade, PYP walks, Year 6 Graduation and Exhibition right to awaiting the arrival of buses back from camp. Parents are such an important part of the education process for the children we share, and so this has been so welcome. After years of planning, it was a great joy to attend the opening of the Snow Concert Hall. This beautiful building has been a wonderful addition to our facilities, and the Primary School has already enjoyed assemblies and performances in this space. So, in conclusion, 2022, while we began the year with restrictions, has, over the course of the year, unfurled to become one of welcome and delight. Thank you to all who have contributed to this successful year. It certainly takes us all to work as a team to achieve great things for our wonderful students. Plans for 2023 are well in the making, and I look forward to another year of growth, learning, opportunity, and challenge.
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