2025 ANZAC Week Canterbury College Commemorations | Representing Our Community
As a proud member of the Logan community, Canterbury was honoured to commemorate ANZAC Day across five moving ceremonies held from Wednesday to Friday this week.
It was our chance to pause, remember, and salute the incredible sacrifices made by Australia’s and New Zealand’s armed services and their families, across two World Wars and many other conflicts around the globe.
A heartfelt thank you to all the staff, students, parents, carers, families, and Logan community members who reflected alongside us, supported us behind the scenes, and especially to those who worked so hard to bring these events together with such solemnity and gravitas.
LEST WE FORGET.
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Student Leader ANZAC Ceremony and Tour of Memorial – Wednesday Morning @ The Shrine Of Remembrance – ANZAC Square, Brisbane CBD.
On Wednesday morning, Canterbury’s Year 12 Student Leaders joined hundreds of other young Queensland students at ANZAC Square’s Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane City.
They laid our College wreath and paid tribute to all those who have served our country in times of war.
Our students also toured the ANZAC Memorial Crypt’s interactive journey, spanning from World War One to today, exploring the people, places, and stories that underpin Queensland’s war experience.
2025 ANZAC Day Canterbury College Commemoration Ceremony – Thursday Afternoon @ Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
On Thursday afternoon, during our Years 3–12 ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony, we gathered with students, staff, families, and special guests to honour the brave souls who selflessly stepped forward to defend our country in times of conflict.
We paid tribute not only to the original ANZAC soldiers but to all those who have served Australia, both at home and overseas.
Their hope, sacrifice, and service have deeply enriched our nation’s history, and we are forever grateful for the freedoms they secured for humankind.
As we approach ANZAC Day, we proudly remember their courage, compassion, and comradeship.
This ceremony at the CEC featured Canterbury’s own ANZAC Day Honour Roll, heartfelt tributes through video presentations, The Ode, The Last Post, One Minute’s Silence, The Rouse, the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand, as well as poetry, blessings, prayers, and the laying of wreaths.
A special mention goes to Cooper, William, and our dedicated cadets, who carried themselves with honour and respect throughout the event.
We also extend our sincere thanks to Dr Fletcher Mitchell, Coordinator of Band, whose moving story and voice added such depth and personal meaning to the occasion.
Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our Performing Arts students for their beautiful performances, and to all staff, attending parents, students, and our special guest, Mr Geoffrey Walker, for making today’s ceremony so memorable.
ANZAC Story Tribute Video – Edward Teddy Sheean VC
Canterbury Community ANZAC Heroes
2025 ANZAC Day Beenleigh Dawn Service – Early Friday Morning @ Beenleigh War Memorial
Early on Thursday morning, our Junior School and Senior School student leaders attended the Beenleigh Dawn Service at the Beenleigh War Memorial.
Junior School Captains Lekith Sudhakaran and Aisha Singleton laid a wreath representing Canterbury College.
2025 ANZAC Day Palm Lake Resort Retirement Home Service – Friday Morning @ Palm Lake Resort, Waterford
Our Year 6 Student Leaders attended the local Palm Lake Resort ANZAC Day Service on Thursday morning.
Our students spoke during the service about what ANZAC Day means to young Australians.
2025 ANZAC Day Beenleigh March & Commemorative Service – Friday Morning @ Beenleigh CBD & War Memorial
During Thursday morning’s 2025 Beenleigh ANZAC Day March and Commemorative Service, our staff and students marched solemnly, adorned with rosemary or poppy pins and cherished family war medals.
They paid tribute to the ANZAC legacy, honouring those who have served or are currently serving with deep respect and gratitude.
At the Beenleigh March, our School Captains, Ben Stanley and Amelia Ryan, delivered the United Resolution, while Year 12 student William Grimmer performed The Last Post and The Rouse.
Prefects Ben, Amelia, Ruby Simpson, and Shannel Almario laid wreaths on behalf of Canterbury College.
Thank you for your support — we were proud to have over 200 Canterbury students attend this march and service.
