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.
Canberra Grammar School Boarding is not only about shared adventures and academic pursuits but also a place for personal reflection and growth. Through collaborative assignments, regular dedicated prep sessions, morning hair styling sessions, and Friday night BBQs, students like 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 emphasises not only 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. Dedicated tutors and diverse co-curricular opportunities contribute to well-rounded development, with the bonds formed in the Boarding House extending into cooperative teamwork environments.
It’s a place where diverse backgrounds converge, challenges are overcome, and lifelong bonds are formed. Whether it’s sharing moments of triumph on the rugby field or supporting each other through academic endeavours, the boarding community at CGS exemplifies the values of unity, support, and growth.
Join us on this empowering journey of camaraderie, academic excellence, and personal growth at CGS Boarding, where every day brings opportunities for shared adventures and lifelong friendships.
Find out more at www.cgs.act.edu.au.
Initially founded in Cooma as Manaro Grammar School in 1908, the school was re-established on its current site in 1929 […]