THE BLAXLAND’S LEAVE A SIGNIFICANT & TRANSFORMATIVE BEQUEST

This year, Canberra Grammar School received a transformative bequest from the late Mr Daryl and Mrs Hermina Blaxland, long-time friends of the School and valued members of the CGS community. Their extraordinary endowment of $9.8 million was received by the CGS Foundation with immense gratitude and deep appreciation.

The endowment will be invested into the creation of the Daryl and Hermina Blaxland Boarding Scholarship and the Daryl and Hermina Blaxland Indigenous Boarding Scholarship. These scholarships will support Indigenous and non-Indigenous students of limited financial means from rural or regional Australia, providing life-changing educational opportunities.

In addition to supporting scholarships, the Blaxland endowment will also provide long-term financial underpinning for the redevelopment of the School’s ageing 1960s boarding dormitories, substantially alleviating future financial burdens on the School community.

Thank You To Our Donors

Membership to the CGS Foundation provides an opportunity for our supporters to formalise their relationship with the School and engage with our students, staff and Alumni. They join a distinguished and like-minded network of supporters who share our vision and aspiration that our students will become curious, creative, confident and compassionate citizens of the world.

To view a list of our current Foundation members and current 2024 donors, please scan the QR code.

WE EXTEND OUR SINCEREST GRATITUDE TO THE LATE MR AND MRS DARYL AND HERMINA BLAXLAND FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL LEGACY AND EXTRAORDINARY GENEROSITY, WHICH WILL HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF FUTURE GENERATIONS AT CANBERRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

– Dr Justin Garrick , Head of School.

For more information on Bequests and the CGS Foundation visit CGSFOUNDATION.ORG.AU/ GIVING/BEQUESTS or scan the QR code

As our incredible 2024 season drew to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary year of music at the Snow Concert Hall. We were privileged to host some of the world’s most prestigious and celebrated artists this season. From the exquisite cello performances by Christian-Pierre La Marc to the breathtaking voices of the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.

The highlights continued with spellbinding pianists Lukáš Vondráček, Alexandra Dăriescu, and the phenomenal French maestro, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, each bringing their artistry to life in our hall.

As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue showcasing world-class talent, bringing a rich tapestry of music to our stage.