CGS has always been a proud boarding school, acknowledging the responsibility and commitment it takes to nurture students who are entrusted to the school's care.

In 2019, CGS opened its brand new purpose-built boarding accommodation, representing the next phase of its transition to full co-education with nearly 30 girls in year 7 to 12 joining CGS boarding, and in 2020 will open its next stage of boarding with room for a further 20 girls.

A parent's life is marked by firsts - your first child, their first tooth and their first day at kindergarten.

The biggest "first" some parents have experienced to date may well have been "first day at boarding school".

Living in the boarding house encourages responsibility and independence, yet staying in touch with family is important to the school.

"As our boarding community grows and as contemporary expectations change, we believe it is necessary to evolve our staffing and our models of supervision and care," head of CGS, Dr Justin Garrick, said.

"In 2020 we will shift our boarding care from the traditional model led by a teacher-housemaster, who typically teaches classes and coaches sports during the day then runs a boarding house at night and on weekends, to a more sustainable model of full-time specialist residential care."

The school encourages prospective families to visit during an open day or by arranging an appointment to view the school.

Alternatively, prospective families can tour Canberra Grammar School and boarding facilities in virtual reality at cgs.youtour.com.au.