FROM THE HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL A DIVERSITY OF STUDENTS AT CGGS REQUIRES A DIVERSITY OF OPPORTUNITIES. OUR STUDENTS ARE NOT ONLY DIVERSE IN TERMS OF THEIR NATIONALITIES, BUT ALSO IN THEIR ACADEMIC ABILITIES, CO-CURRICULAR INTERESTS, RELIGIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND IN HOW THEY VIEW THE WORLD. IT IS THIS DIVERSITY AND OUR CAPACITY TO EMBRACE AND ENRICH IT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. CGGS is a non-selective school; there are no minimum academic standards that must
be met before students are accepted. When I interview potential students, I am able to read their academic reports and NAPLAN
results as well as spend time asking them questions about their broader interests.
Some students have outstanding academic results, achieving straight A grades and
Band 9 NAPLAN results. At the other end
of the academic spectrum, some students have a mixture of C or even one or two D grades with Band 4 or 5 NAPLAN results.
However, what is of critical importance is that the student is passionate about wanting to attend CGGS, the parents are supportive of
their daughter’s education and the student is keen to make the most of the opportunities this school can offer. In 2014, more than 40 co-curricular, sports and activities are on offer to our students. These cater to a diverse range of interests and participation is entirely voluntary. Students can pursue their own passions outside of school in areas such as ballet, clay shooting or waterskiing. Within school, some of the more diverse offerings include Futsal (indoor soccer), orienteering, sailing and snowsports. Each activity provides an opportunity for students to engage with their peers, staff and the community and to pursue their
passions and interests with other likeminded students. While CGGS is an Anglican school, many students have other faith backgrounds including Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu. In fact, over 30 religions are represented at the School. All are welcomed into regular religion and philosophy classes, house chapel services and weekly assemblies. Students play an active role in leading and participating in these events and in engaging in an understanding of other faiths. Being a diverse school, we provide rich opportunities for the development of the whole student including their intellect, their passions and interests and their understanding and appreciation of faith and spirituality. As a result, students and graduates of CGGS are able to make a real difference in their workplace and communities. Jason Corbett-Jones HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL Jason Corbett-Jones with Head of Junior School Heather Ablett before their 10km run at the Mother’s Day Classic in Canberra.
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