Jarrah, Torah, Olivia, Matilda, Angus, Tom, Jack, and Darcy are boarders from various places in country NSW, including Wreck Bay, Southern Highlands, Deniliquin, Jindabyne, and rural farms. These students, spanning across different year levels, have found a second home at Canberra Grammar School Boarding, where they form bonds and have life-shaping experiences.
Reflecting on their shared experiences, they have had unforgettable moments throughout their journey. Participation in CGS Rugby is seamlessly integrated into their boarding routine and becomes a collective endeavour. As boarders, they create an unspoken family that enriches their social lives and contributes to their academic success.
CGS Boarding is not only about shared adventures and academic pursuits but equallya place for personal reflection and growth. Through collaborative assignments, regulardedicated prep sessions, and Friday night barbecues, students such as Jarrah, Torah,Olivia, and Matilda find companionship and a space for self-discovery and empowerment in Girls’ Boarding.
For Angus, transitioning from rural farm life to CGS Boarding in Year 7 was a transformative experience. Initially sceptical and dealing with homesickness, he found comfort in the support of older boys, which shaped his experience and fostered personal growth and lifelong friendships. Angus, Tom, Jack, and Darcy exemplify the tight-knit brotherhood that defines Boys’ Boarding, highlighting the strong sense of community and the nurturing of friendships across different age groups.
CGS Boarding undoubtedly emphasises academic excellence but also personal growth and independence. The environment promotes healthy routines, behaviours, and attitudes towards academics and co-curricular activities from a young age. Bonds formed within the boarding house contribute to well-rounded development extending into cooperative teamwork environments.
Students from diverse backgrounds come together, overcome challenges, and form lifelong bonds. From the rugby field to the classroom, the CGS boarding community embodies unity, support, and growth.
Join us on this empowering journey at CGS Boarding, where every day brings opportunities for shared adventures and lifelong friendships. Canberra Grammar School offers boarding from Year 7 to Year 12.
Find out more at www.cgs.act.edu.au.
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