Student & School Community Achievements

Message from the Principal

Term 1 has been a busy, but fulfilling one and I have enjoyed coming full circle in completing a year at the school. The school continues to grow with approximately 800 students enrolled and our students are enjoying the opportunities afforded by the return to most activities as COVID restrictions have relaxed. This term alone, students have participated and excelled in sporting events, creative arts performances and academically. 

The term began with an analysis of HSC results. The school performed above state average in Biology, Business Services (VET), Chinese Continuers, Chinese in Context, Chinese and Literature, English Standard, English Advanced, English EAL/D, English Extension 2, Hospitality (VET), Legal Studies, Mathematics Standard 1, Mathematics Advanced, Modern History, Music 1 and Visual Arts. Strong results were maintained in all subjects with average examination marks ranging from 68% to 88% for all HSC courses.

Student voice and leadership has also been in focus with our four leadership groups organising and participating in events that show a community spirit and concern for social justice. Our Indigenous Leadership Group is in the early phases of planning a new space for the school; our SRC are running a fundraiser to support the application for a partnership with Share the Dignity; our Prefects have co ordinated student learning activities and celebratory events for Harmony Day; and our Student Environmental Ambassadors are organising a new recycling initiative related to waste in the textiles and clothing industry. Students will be encouraged to bring an unwanted clothing item (still in good condition) to school to swap or donate, thus reducing the amount of clothing materials and microplastics finding their way into our rubbish dumps. This is a great initiative, building on the work they have been doing to encourage us all to be water wise. 

Our P&C will also be hosting their second-hand uniform sale on Wednesday 21 April from 7-8.30am. Proceeds from items sold will assist the school to purchase much needed STEM equipment. Please support the sale by donating items you no longer need or by coming along to buy an item.

We are in the final phase of our school planning and are seeking feedback from parents. I have emailed a survey link and thank the 120 parents who have responded. If you have not responded and would like to leave feedback, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/YxDaih4kpGynyePM6

In Term 2 we look forward to launching a new website for the school. This will have an easy to use calendar function with regular news updates. Links to photo galleries, newsletters, permission notes and assessment information should also be easy to find. During winter, we are also embarking on an ambitious goal for the Premier's Sporting Challenge with students across the junior school and staff participating in the 10 week challenge- we hope to have the most students involved ever. 

I wish everyone a safe and happy school holiday break and look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday 20 April.

Belinda Conway

Principal

Swimming Carnivals

St George Zone Swimming Carnival

Canterbury Girls High School swim team competed very well over the two days of events at Roselands Aquatic Centre. The team of 17 students achieved 2nd overall in the school points tally. With a medal tally of: 13 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze.

Year 10 student, Kylani Koloamatangi won all of her events and was awarded Age Champion for 16 Years Girls. 

Jessica Nguyen in Year 8 placed in the top 3 in all of her many events she swam in. 

All of our school relay teams that swam qualified for the Regional Swimming Carnival championships.

Regional Swimming Carnival 

The Regional Swimming Carnivalwas held on Tuesday 16th March at Sydney Olympic Park.

The following students attended and represented the St George Zone in at least one event:

Year 7

- Melia Antonopoulos

- Ruby Carter

- Poppy Brown

- Jasmine Wang

- Zoe Taylor

Year 8

- Jessica Nguyen

- Violet Millar

- Alicia Lee

- Amelie Rimondi

- Rose Smith

Year 9

- Edie Crawcour-Smith

- Anna Vuong

- Isabella Rossi

Year 10

- Caitlin Grabham

- Poppy Procter

- Kylani Koloamatangi

THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS MADE IT THROUGH TO THE NSWCHS CARNIVAL:

Kylani Koloamatangi broke two records

1) 100m Freestyle Time: 59.74

2) 50m Freestyle Time: 27.27

Kylani's results were outstanding:

1st - 50m freestyle (new record)

1st - 100m freestyle (new record)

2nd - 100m butterfly

2nd - 200m freestyle

Our U16's 4x50m Freestyle relay team also came 3rd and will be off to the NSWCHS Carnival to represent Sydney East.

The U16's relay team consists of: Kylani Koloamatangi, Amelie Rimondi, Edie Crawcour-Smith and Rose Smith.

Congratulations and well done to all students who attended the carnival.

Click here for link to results

International Women's Day 2021

March 8 marks the day we acknowledge the achievements and contributions of women in our society and it was a big year for CGHS. Not only did students and staff feature on the Inner West Council honour roll, a series of digital projections across the council area, we also celebrated the day with a large donation drive and lunch time performances. Prefects and SRC raised funds and collected toiletries to donate to the Lillian Howell Project. We also congratulate School Co-Captain Mieke van Wel for her articulate and passionate speech about women's rights delivered as part of the Zonta Sydney West Club broadcast. 

Harmony Day

In Term 1, CGHS celebrated Harmony Day through a gold coin donation to the Indigenous Literacy Fund, a hand painted mural and a staff vs students volleyball game. The wet weather on the day did not stop everyone from enjoying the game together, with a number of students watching the game take place at lunch.

The SRC organised a "Harmony " Banner as part of the day's celebration. This activity brought a diverse group of students together to make their personal mark on Hamony Day 2021. The completed banner will be displayed next term.

A thank you to the staff and leadership groups for organising the events on this day.

Year 7 SRC

Congratulations to our Year 7 SRC representatives;

• Zara Brady
• Poppy Brown
• Zacha Chaiyurawat
• Stella Watmore
• Emma Yu
• Andie Zieba.

 They were presented with their badges at our first outdoor assembly of 2021. 

Congratulations and Thank you

• Emma Walker, Year 9, was part of the Brass Ensemble for the 2021 RSL and Schools Remember Anzac Commemoration at the Anzac Memorial Hyde Park.
• Year 10 students Madeleine Engesser, Erin Hartmann and Maya Sives, with Year 11 students Zoe Jewell and Tia Mohajer, were selected for a position in the 2021 Years 10-12 HSC Dance Masterclass.
• Thank you to Year 11 School Environmental Ambassadors for leading the school in Earth Hour, with switching off lights & appliances.
• Year 10 student Elizabeth Christoforidis was recognised with an 'Outstanding Reader' medallion in the 2020 Premier's Reading Challenge, the highest award of the challenge.

• Our Knockout Soccer Champions won the Canterbury-Kogarah cup! We have retained the trophy for another year. Score: 4-1 to Canterbury Goal scorers: Laura, Peta & Ella.