In 1926 St Gabriel’s School (now Canberra Girls Grammar) was opened with just 10 pupils, as the first federal Parliament House was nearing completion. From the beginning, the School has been home to boarders – meeting the demand created by parents from defence forces and embassies, as well as students from rural, regional and overseas locations. The original Melbourne Avenue school is still contained within the central buildings of a much-expanded and improved Boarding House.

The CGGS Archives were established in 1987 to serve the needs of Canberra’s oldest independent school.

In 1995, the Archives moved to a purpose-built facility and with enhanced storage capacity in 2012, the collection continues to grow.

The Archives collects and preserves records relating to the School and its associated bodies. The collection consists of the School’s official records from 1926, photographic and uniform collections and school memorabilia.

Please contact the Advancement Team on 6120 3328, Monday to Friday or by email at advancement@cggs.act.edu.au