NEWSBITES

THE GREEN TEAM WASTE AUDIT

In Term 2 the Year 5/6 Green Team students participated in the first waste audit with Actsmart Schools and Mrs Potter. Students examined what waste categories we have at School, what can be avoided and how waste streams can be contaminated. Students then collected data from a Year 5 landfill bin from the playground and discussed the type and amount of waste one cohort had created during one break time. Students were able to identify possible waste creating behaviours as well as possible solutions and avoidable actions that could take place at School.

TAKING ACTION

Students in Year 3 – 6 met regularly and contributed to this art movement initiative inspired by the students of Pechersk School in Kyiv. This collaborative artwork was created in support of those who are impacted by current events in Europe. The impressive artwork includes collaged images and symbols of hope, peace and unity.

CANBERRA TREE WEEK CELEBRATIONS

As part of Canberra Tree Week celebrations (30 April – 8 May), students at the Northside Campus created a wonderful collaborative display of a tree filled with a variety of native animals, insects and fungi, to express their connection with the local environment. Students from both campuses created individual artworks, some of which were entered into the Tree Week Art Competition and Exhibition organised by the ACT Government. Out of the 100 entries, 6 CGS children were chosen as winners, and another 14 as runners up. Tree Week representatives from the ACT government were so impressed with the creativity of the CGS students they asked to take some photos for their promotion of the Tree Week celebrations. Six of our students were finalists in the drawing competition and their artwork were displayed at the Botanic Gardens, while another 14 students have their artwork displayed at the Tuggeranong Library as runners up.

The North-West Equestrian Expo was held from the 3 to 7 June at Coonabarabran. The Expo is the largest High School Equestrian Event in Australia – it is also the oldest continually running event of its kind. The Expo has been hailed as the biggest horse riding competition outside The Sydney Royal Easter Show. Events included Hacking, Sporting, Team Events, Jumping and Eventing. There were 480 riders this year from all schools throughout NSW and CGS was represented by one rider; Year 10 student Suki (Blaxland). Suki represented the school with distinction gaining the following impressive results: 3rd in her dressage event and 5th place in show jumping. This is an incredible achievement from Suki, and her horse Sprite, with such strong competition at this event.

SUMMER BIATHLON RELAY

CGS won the 2022 Interschools Summer Biathlon Relay Competition in a competition with 35 schools in Wodonga on Friday, and Samuel with his younger brother Edward (Year 7) managed to narrowly defeat the Scots School Albury in the Senior School final. Samuel looks forward to presenting the trophy to the school for safekeeping until next year. In addition to the Interschools Summer Biathlon Relay Competition, Samuel also competed in a demonstration university rollerskiing biathlon event placing third. Samuel also completed his first half marathon over the weekend in an hour and forty-four minutes.

CRAZY SOCKS FOR DOCS

Crazy Socks for Docs was a fundraising initiative supported by CGS students. Students and teachers showed their support of our medical professionals who have continually given selflessly to care for and protect all in our community by wearing brightly coloured and unique socks. This initiative particularly relates to ensuring we strive to help the mental health of all medical professionals who are often under enormous pressure in their lives. The theme this year encouraged us all to take tangible action to support all those in the medical profession to care of their mental health.

NETBALL

CGS student Kaylah has been selected for the NSW First Nations Netball team. The team played as a curtain raiser to the Suncorp Super Netball’s Indigenous round at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.

The team played against the Giants academy and were presented with framed bibs on the night at the Premier leage First Nations round.

ROWING

Congratulations to Zoe for her selection in the Under 19 Australian Rowing Team, in the Women’s Double Scull with Talisa Knoke‐Driver from Sydney. Zoe will be training out of ACTAS, and attending camps in Sydney and Canberra with Talisa to train the double scull in preparation for the Under 19 World Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy from the 27 – 31 July.

This is Zoe’s second year as an Australian representative. Best wishes for her preparations into the World Championships.

P&F MOTHERS DAY INITIATIVE

The P&F helped celebrate Mothers’ Day by partnering with Capital Flowers Plus to bring the florist to school. The P&F organised for special floral arrangements to be made and delivered to mums, grandmothers and caregivers . Students were able to buy a single flower or a small bunch of flowers for a special person in their life (with a little help from their parents…) to wish them a very Happy Mother’s Day!

CANBERRA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Congratulations to Orlando Throsby and Zach Proctor, both from Year 12 who were selected for the US Embassy Youth Advisory Council. This programme gives members the opportunity to meet with US Embassy Leadership, including the new Ambassador and to participate in and plan events. Above all, the aim of the Council is to hear the concerns of young Australian men and women, and to strengthen the alliance between Australia and the United States of America.

U13 TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Elijah Dikkenberg and Oscar Andrews represented the ACT at the 2022 Australian U13 Teams Championships presented by Kia up in Queensland. Both Elijah and Oscar progressed to the finals.

This is a fantastic achievement to make the final, even more so with two of the three team members students at CGS. The boys will now complete in the U15 championships, we wish them the very best!

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

The P&F association hosted a morning tea for our Primary School year groups. This was particularly special as it had been a while since parents/ caregivers were able to meet and gather on campus grounds due to prior COVID-19 restrictions. The P&F will focus on its continued efforts to re-establishing the sense of community and belonging among CGS community members.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

A huge congratulations to CGS Student Ignatius (Year 7), on being one of three people shortlisted for the Canberra Community Spirit Award. Ignatius was interviewed on ABC Radio, at the end of Term 2, about the award!

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

Ronni Kahn delivered the Women in Media National Press Club Address to celebrate International Women’s Day that was attended by CGS students. In the address, entitled ‘On Purpose: Believe, Discover, Give’, Ronni discussed her journey as a social entrepreneur, changemaker, activist, food waste guru and CEO of OzHarvest.

GYMNASTICS

Congratulations to Year 5 student Youssef Elhoufy who won the State final championship Title 2022 Men’s Artist Gymnastics Level 6, also receiving the highest score on the parallel bars.

BRASS QUINTET

The CGS Brass Quintet consisting of Xavier , Ben , Oliver , Henry and Mr. Retter (Staff) performed in assembly and then students from the Middleton Concert Band took part in the Combined Anglican Schools Bands Concert which was held at CGGS.