Today, School Chaplain Reverend Creed offers the community a reflection during this Advent season.
Dear Families,
This afternoon we farewelled students for the final time in 2025, marking the close of another academic year. As we said goodbye to the girls, there was a deep sense of pride in how much they have grown, not only in their learning, but in confidence, friendships, and the way they contribute to our community.
To our parents and guardians, thank you for working in partnership with us this year. The way you have guided your child, supported their learning, and stayed engaged with the life of CGGS makes a big difference. To our staff, thank you for the many ways you supported our students across the year. Whether it’s guiding them through new concepts, helping them navigate challenges, or offering encouragement at the right moment, your work with our young people makes a significant difference and we are very grateful for your work. Finally, thank you for your support as we have led the Junior School this term. It has been both a joy and a privilege to lead such committed staff, wonderful students, and families.
With the holidays now upon us, we hope your family enjoys a season filled with rest, joy and connection. Whether you are travelling or simply embracing slower days, we hope the break offers the chance to recharge. It was wonderful for our students and staff to meet our new Head of Junior School, Ms Kellie Morgan, on Monday. She is very much looking forward to connecting with our JS community next year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, ready for fresh beginnings and exciting opportunities ahead.
Warmest wishes for a safe and happy Christmas.
Nancy Robottom and Emma Hinchliffe
Acting Heads of Junior School
On Friday 5 December, the ELC community celebrated a wonderful year of learning, inquiry, and exploration with a special Celebration of Learning and Play. This event marked the end of the ELC journey for many of our students who will progress to Foundation the following year.
Families and friends became an audience to the ELC’s choir where children shared songs and a special photograph presentation highlighting their year. Before sharing a delightful afternoon tea, and spending quality time exploring the classroom and the corridors that were transformed into a gallery space. The exhibition entitled ‘The Children’s Exhibition’, celebrates the learning, play, interests, inquiry and treasured memories of students, made over the past year. Each artwork depicting the diversity and ways of being and doing within our School through two-dimensional and three-dimensional art.
It was a joyful opportunity for families to connect, reflect on the children’s achievements, and celebrate their journey of discovery and play.
Esther Wong
Early Learning Coordinator
On Monday 1 December, the Year 3s and 4s ventured to Camp ADANAC for two nights and three days. We participated in many activities such as the flying fox, raft building, the waterslide and many more. My favourite activities were raft building and the flying fox. A highlight for many people was the delicious food. My favourite meals were the lasagne and the chicken parma. We also watched two movies, one being WALL-E and the other being Ice Age. We had a fantastic time thanks to the CGGS and ADANAC staff. On behalf of the Year 3s and 4s I’d like to thank Ms de Quadros, Ms Ou, Mrs Reedman, Mr Maycock, Mrs James, Ms Hinchliffe, Sara, Ms Clarkson, Lauren and Britt. Without the staff, we would not have as much fun as we did.
Written by Eshaal A
Year 4D
Anjali de Quadros
Year 4 Classroom Teacher
Selena Reedman
Year 3 Classroom Teacher
The story of Christmas inspires everyone to look beyond themselves and reflect on the hope, joy and love that surrounds us. Last Friday, the Vocal Express Choir joined together with Secondary School musicians for a magical Christmas Concert at St. Mark’s Church. The evening was filled with festive cheer as each ensemble performed joyful Christmas music, sharing traditional carols and songs that captured the spirit of the season.
Performing in such a special setting made the occasion truly memorable for the students, who relished the opportunity to celebrate the season through song with family, friends, and the wider school community. For the audience in the church and those watching via the live stream, it was a chance to immerse themselves in the warmth and wonder of Christmas. It was a wonderful opportunity to share the spirit of Christmas through music, bringing together voices in harmony to celebrate joy, peace, and goodwill, and creating a festive atmosphere that warmed hearts and uplifted the entire community.
Kate Savige and Rohan Mack
Directors of Music
On Friday 28 November our Year 6 students, joined by their family, Year 5 students and teachers, celebrated the ending of their Junior School journey. As we gathered in St Marks to share in this moment, we were able to reflect on their time in Primary School, the achievements they’ve had and the memories they’ve made. After the ceremony families gathered at the Fig Tree Cafe for supper and refreshments. The night was enjoyed by all as we reflected on the past and looked ahead to the opportunities the students will have as they move ahead to Year 7.
Year 6 were excited to have a full day of Science on Monday 1 December. The students spent the day in a Science workshop that was held in the Senior School science labs. The Lab was an exciting, hands-on chemistry program that helped students discover further how science is woven into every part of our lives, from the food we cook to the everyday products we use. Throughout the day, students worked in teams to conduct a series of engaging experiments that reveal the science behind materials and how they interact. The workshop built on this term’s science focus of chemical change and students used their knowledge and understanding in a range of hands-on opportunities. Students demonstrated their collaborative skills as scientists, tested their knowledge and wrote formal scientific investigations. They worked in small teams to create bath-bombs, and each student came home with unique colour and scent combination.
Margaret Hall and Jasvindar Gill
Year 6 Classroom Teachers
Today, School Chaplain Reverend Creed offers the community a reflection during this Advent season.
For our Year 6 students, their last few weeks at Junior School have been filled with celebrations!
The year has ended on a high note with the biggest event on the School’s calendar, Christmas at Camberwell, proving to be a huge success.
