NEWS bites

Ashleigh Dominates Queensland State Track Cycling Championships

Year 12 Student Mia Receives The 2022 Young Achiever Award

Congratulations to Mia for winning the prestigious Young Achiever Award in the Snow Australia Community Sports Awards. Mia’s excellence in sit skiing, passion for the sport, and commitment to growing the Australian sit skiing community are truly commendable. We are incredibly proud of her achievements both on and off the snow.

Cgs Water Polo Takes Out Two Actwp Premierships

U14 Boys

After breaking a 15-year premiership drought last season, the U14 boys were once again the team to beat. Finishing the season undefeated and progressing through their semi-final CGS took on Woden Waves in the grand finale. The team was able to continue their strong season form to take out the match and win back-to-back premierships with an 8-4 victory. Along with this, Caelin Kopievsky Blyth was named Finals MVP with a 4-goal performance.

U16

Girls

The U16 girls headed into finals with confidence after a strong season. In saying this, their match-up with Nordek was always going to be tough, with the opposition having a strong line-up featuring many State and National representatives. The team started out well and put together their best performance of the season in a fantastic team effort, causing the day’s upset. This is the first time CGS has won the U16 girls competition since the girls’ programme started in 2017. Along with this, Clara Verina was named Finals MVP with a 5-goal performance in the game.

Year 3 student Ashleigh continues her impressive cycling journey with remarkable success at the Queensland State track cycling championships. Ashleigh’s achievements further complement her recent victories in New South Wales and Victoria by securing gold medals in all four events and setting a new Queensland state record in the 500m Individual Time Trial. Representing the Vikings Cycling Club, Ashleigh consistently excels in nationwide road and track cycling competitions.

Women In Trades Workshops

Over twenty of our Year 6 students participated in a Women in Trades workshop run by SALT (Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen) as an opportunity to present young women with the knowledge of what it takes to work in a trade and the myriad of job opportunities available to them.

Students were given hands-on experience with tools used in most trades and gained great skills which will help them in the future. Stressed was also the importance of making positive career choices in general, with a focus on building their selfesteem and confidence.

Cgs Year 11 Student Elise Wins Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup With Australian Emus 18 Girls

We’re extremely proud of Year 11 student Elise, who played with the Australian Emus 18 Girls Touch Football team in Brisbane. They came out with a well-deserved win over New Zealand to win the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup on 14 May 2023. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Elise and the entire Australian Emus 18 Girls Touch Football team for their achievement.

AUSTRALIAN COMPUTATIONAL LINGUISTICS OLYMPIAD (OZCLO)

Equestrian Awards

Our CGS students cleaned up at the 2023 Young Dressage Championships, winning all young rider championships from the Elementary level onwards. Zoe secured both Elementary and Medium Champion titles, Oliver won Advanced Champion, and Katherine qualified for the Australian National Interschool Championships after taking 1st and 2nd in the Fédération Equestre Internationale. Zoe, Katherine, and Suki also put in solid performances at the NSW State Interschool Championships, with Zoe placing 9th, 7th, and 5th overall in novice, elementary, and medium categories, respectively, and Suki placing 8th overall in the 60cm Combined Training.

In the State round of OzCLO, 16 students competed, forming two Junior and two Senior teams. Our Junior team (Niam, Annabelle, Cara, and Flora) claimed a Gold Award, advancing to the National Round at ANU on 22 March. Accompanied by Mrs O’Dell-Teys and Mr Brain, they achieved the highest Junior ACT team score. All four teams secured Gold, Silver, or Bronze certificates in the State Round. Congratulations to all participants for their impressive accomplishments!

Cgs German Students Immerse In Cultural Exploration At Swiss Embassy

During Term 2, Year 10-12 German classes embarked on an immersive trip to the Swiss embassy hosted by Mr Fabian Grass. Divided into groups, students engaged in interactive activities exploring Germany, Austria, and Switzerland’s language, culture, and economy. They received valuable advice from experts and enjoyed a delicious Swiss buffet. A German writing competition was held, and Year 12 student Ella emerged as the winner, impressing the embassy with her compelling speech delivered in an IB format. The excursion deepened our student’s cultural understanding in a day of discovery, connection, and a celebration of linguistic diversity.

CGS TRIUMPHS AT REGIONAL DA VINCI DECATHLON... ADVANCES TO STATE COMPETITION

CGS proudly hosted this year’s in-person Regional Da Vinci Decathlon, witnessing the convergence of numerous schools from across Canberra. Engaging in diverse academic challenges spanning engineering, art, and code-breaking, CGS teams demonstrated exceptional skill, preparation, and teamwork. CGS emerged victorious in both the Year 7 and 10 competitions, with the Year 8 team securing a strong second place and Year 9 placing third. The heartfelt poetry recitations showcased remarkable emotional intelligence. All CGS teams now progress to the state competition in early Term 3, where they will face off against top teams from NSW. Best of luck to our talented participants!

Cgs Skiers Excel At Redlands Cup

There was an absolutely fantastic turnout of our CGS Skiers at the Redlands Cup in Perth over the Term 2 holidays. Participants had a challenging and memorable experience, taking home a number of podium finishers. It was a fantastic preliminary warm-up to the AVCT Regional Events at Perisher the following week!

Cgs Team Shines In Act Secondary Girls School Chess Competition

With over 50 participants, the CGS Girls’ chess team, comprising Sasha, Matilda, Jessica, Aneka, Michaella, and Amelie, showcased their skills. Their impressive performance secured them a second-place finish in the ACT competition. Now, they eagerly anticipate the playoffs for a chance to compete in the National Competition in Adelaide this December. Congratulations to the team on their outstanding achievement!

Kids Lit Quiz Competition

A number of Canberra Grammar School students proudly competed in the Kids Lit Quiz Canberra Heat this Semester, held at Merici College. Four teams from our school participated, demonstrating an extremely impressive knowledge level and dedication to effective teamwork development skills. Among 28 teams, CGS secured 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 11th places.

Eisteddfod Success

CGS had some fantastic results at the competition: Fischer Concert Band - Platinum, Middleton Concert Band - Gold, Barrett Concert Band - Platinum, CGS Big Band - Gold, CGS Jazz Ensemble - Gold, Chamber Strings - Gold, Senior String Orchestra - Silver. Congratulations to all participants!

SAILING ADVENTURES: CGS TEAM TAKES ON GOOLWA IN HOLIDAY COMPETITION

The Canberra Grammar School Sailing team had an exciting Term 2 holiday period. The team travelled near Adelaide to Goolwa, a historic river port on the Murray River, where they spent multiple days competing against other schools.

Jazz Festival

The CGS Big Band travelled to Merimbula this Semester to perform in the 41st Merimbula Jazz Festival, an event CGS has been participating in for nearly 20 years. Our students presented two performances and had the opportunity to enjoy a variety of other concerts from both student and semi-professional bands.