2025 Annual Canterbury St John’s Cathedral City Service | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Tuesday 4 February, our Years 6-12 students were all bussed into Brisbane’s CBD for our Annual Canterbury College St John’s Anglican Cathedral City Service.
It was a special time for school unity, personal reflection and gratitude, as we celebrated our shared values, while deepening our College’s connection to Brisbane’s ‘mother church’ for all Anglicans in our region.
Continuing the wonderful tradition established in 2024, this major event included our Senior Ties and Year 7 House Badges Presentation Ceremonies, alongside the traditional lighting of the College Candle – symbolising the Spirit of God and Light of Christ within all of us.
The Right Reverend Bishop John Roundhill joined our College Chaplain Father Dan Talbot to bless our Year 7 students’ House Badges and Year 12 students’ Senior Ties – marking a key milestone in their educational journey.
In return, the 2025 Seniors pledged to be campus leaders, to pursue excellence, and to uphold the College’s values and standards in word and action.
New Canterbury staff that commenced with the College over the last 12 months were blessed, and the congregation joined in prayer for the beginning of the school year, before being blessed as a whole group.
Bishop Roundhill’s homily focussed on our changing attitudes and tastes through life and how we don’t need to be stuck in old ways of thinking and acting which don’t serve us well anymore.
The Bible Reading and Holy Gospel both referred to building solid and careful foundations in our lives to better withstand life’s ongoing challenges.
As part of this important day, our Year 6s enjoyed a Cathedral Tour led by Father Dan, exploring its rich history and admiring its intricate stained-glass windows and grand stone architecture.
Thank you to all the wider Canterbury Community members who joined us for this memorable Cathedral service and occasion – especially the parents, carers and non-Canterbury siblings.