Sport

Sport at CGGS values participation, performance and pathways. Students may join a team for fun and fitness or to fulfill their aspirations of an elite level of performance.

CGGS has long valued the countless benefits of physical activity—creating a culture of participation and fun, underscoring the importance of teamwork and improving health, wellbeing and self-esteem.

For over a century students have proudly represented CGGS, competing as individuals and teams at

the local, state, national and international level. Competitive pathways include qualification via School carnivals, gala days, School Sport ACT, School Sport Australia, Associated Southern Colleges (ASC) and Club-based opportunities.

CGGS is the only ACT school that takes part in

both the Independent Primary School Heads of Australia (IPSHA) competition and the Sydney-based Independent Girls Schools Association (IGSA) competition, competing against other independent girls’ schools from across NSW.

Seasonal sports are complemented by year-round non-competitive sports, and interstate travel is supervised by qualified coaches, Sport staff and teachers.

Sports opportunities:

• Badminton (Y7–12)
• Basketball (Y2–12. Discovery Y1–3*)
• Boxing for fitness (Y5–12)
• Dragon Boating (Y7–12)
• Equestrian (K–Y12)
• Football/Soccer (Y2–12. Discovery 1–6*)
• Hockey (Y5–12)
• Netball (Y2–12)
• Rowing (Y5–12)
• RunFit (Athletics/Cross Country) (Y7–12)
• Snow Sports (K–Y12)
• Strength and Conditioning (Y7–12)
• SwimFit (Y7–12)
• Tae Kwon Do (Y5–12)
• Tennis/Pickleball (K–Y12*)
• Touch Football (Y4–12)
• Water Polo (Y4–12)
• Yoga (Y1–12*)

The Podium Program

The Podium Program is the School’s own athletic development program designed to support talented student-athletes to exceed in their chosen sport.

It offers a balance between demanding training schedules, competition and academic commitments.

Through mentorship, the Podium Program empower students to plan and prepare for the year ahead, as well as providing additional sessions each term that focus on key topics such as recovery, strength and
conditioning, mental skills and nutrition.

Open for students to apply in Years 8–12, the Podium Program runs year-round. Students start at the Emerging level and can progress to the Podium level in Years 10–12.