CGS PRESENTATION NIGHT 2024

CGS Presentation Night 2024 at the National Convention Centre was a captivating celebration of achievements and talents that enchanted the entire CGS community.

The night began with pre-show performances by the CGS Guitar Group and Senior School Dance, Hay House Chorale and Primary Orchestra, before a Processional of ‘Radetzky March’ by the CGS Massed Bands.

The Head of School, Dr Justin Garrick, welcomed the audience with reflections on the School’s milestones and aspirations, while School Captains Sidney Zhang and Catherine Bashford offered their own insights into the leadership and legacy of the student body. The Chair of the Board, Ms Simonetta Astolfi, addressed the community with a powerful message about resilience and the importance of values in shaping the future. The Year 6 Exhibition Display of ‘Empowerment’, ‘Soundscape 7’ by the Student Percussion Composition, and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ by the Senior School Orchestra were some of the many highlights of the night. A Recessional of ‘Hark the Herald Angels’ closed out a huge night.

This year, the Ian Powell Memorial Award was presented to two outstanding recipients: Heather White and Kate Carroll, the School’s dedicated nurses, whose commitment to health and wellbeing has left an indelible mark on our community.

The recipient of the Extraordinary Care and Service, Stephen Byron Award was Jenny Hunter. As Head of the Girls’ Boarding House, Jenny has transformed it into a second home for over 50 boarders, fostering an environment of trust, warmth, and inclusion.

It was a night that not only celebrated the achievements of the past year but also inspired all in attendance to dream boldly for the future of CGS.