AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES On Friday, 19 August, we received an email from the Deputy Head of Senior School announcing the winners of the 2023 Senior Council elections. Many of us are familiar with a few of the names on the list, but… how well do we really know our future leaders? Read on for a […]
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Grammar’s Got Talent Wrap-Up
“One thing Girls Grammar is not short of is talent.” – Peter Milligan
SC Slams Marist in Netball Rivalry 20 Years in the Making
AUTHORS: ALIYA VOYLES AND SARAH PALMER To the elation of our student body, the CGGS Senior Council scored a thoroughly excellent win against the much inferior Marist captains at the annual CGGS vs. Marist netball game on Wednesday this week. This monumental victory marks the breaking of a 20-year losing streak at the hands of […]
Agora Glitches, Mr. Stewart Henderson’s Photo Replaces Senior School Staff Members’
AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES An Agora glitch has resulted in several Senior School teachers’ school photos, descriptions, and e-portfolios to be replaced by those of Mr. Stewart Henderson’s, our ICT AV Technician. This was reported to the GGTimes at 6:07 pm on Sunday, May 15, however this may have started as early as 13 May, Friday […]
Embracing Ministries Needs You! Bend and Stretch, Holiday Program, and Service Hours
AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES Embracing Ministries – a struggling charity just trying to help those who need it most. We sat down with Anneliese Smolonogov, our school’s correspondent with Embracing Ministries, to get a closer look at the organisation. But before we get into the interview, some important information: What is Embracing Ministries? According to their […]
Inside the New Senior School Library
AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES A public library is the most democratic thing in the world. What can be found there has undone dictators and tyrants. —Doris Lessing CGGS’s brand new, recently refurbished, totally fabulous library will be opening its doors to all students Thursday afternoon, as soon as school is over – with the exception of […]
High Stakes Staring Contest in Library
AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES At lunch on November 9th, Iris Leach Dowe and Claire Sonnek went head to head in a staring contest that left the entire library holding its breath. It began with a bang, with Iris and Claire springing forward in their chairs, eyes wide open. They held eye contact for almost ten seconds […]
COVID-19 Case in Canberra
AUTHOR: ALLY VOYLES LIVE UPDATES 12:43 SUMMARY OF PRESS CONFERENCE Canberrans may leave their house for essentials, and may leave for one hour of exercise per day. If this exercise is particularly vigorous, you do not need to wear a mask. In any other circumstance, masks are required. All general services will be take away […]
Maddie Nelson’s Violin Performance
AUTHOR: ALIYA VOYLES This Tuesday’s assembly was the usual mix of updates and announcements, with the exception of a performance that effortlessly dominated the stage. Maddie Nelson, a year 10, dazzled the audience with a spectacular rendition of Zigeunerweisen (‘Gypsy Airs’). Maddie has been playing violin for around 11 years now, with her daily practices […]