2025 Annual Canterbury St John’s Cathedral City Service | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
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.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
Using AI In Year 8 Science: Particle Theory & Phase Changes | Mr James Jenkins
Using AI In Year 8 Science: Particle Theory & Phase Changes | Mr James Jenkins
On Friday, my Year 8 Science Class was reviewing particle theory and phase changes.
And I wanted an interactive digital simulation to use alongside the physical demonstration.
I love how easy it has become to work with Microsoft’s Copilot AI to create customised HTML-based tools for learning.
My first short prompt almost got me what I needed, but I didn't have it quite right.
I then uploaded an image to show how I wanted the transitions to look, which it understood perfectly.
The next iteration was spot on!
Mr James Jenkins
Head of AI and Digital Transformation | Teacher - Senior School | eSports Coordinator
Particle Theory: This theory explains that all matter is made up of tiny particles that are in constant motion and interact with each other.
Phase Changes: These are physical transformations of matter (such as melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation) that occur when energy is added or removed, causing particles to rearrange.
New Year 7 ‘Hangout’ Dedicated N Block Break Area
New Year 7 ‘Hang Out’ Dedicated N Block Break Area
2025’s Year 7 students are enjoying their brand-new cohort-dedicated ‘hangout’ spot around N Block, behind where the old Uniform Shop used to be.
Our new Head of Senior School Mr Nick Stansbie and new Head of Faculty – Character and Resilience Education Mr Arnie Marraiya, visited today to chat with our Year 7s during their lunch break about their first impressions...
2025 Year 12 Last ‘First Day’ Lunch | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2025 Year 12 Last ‘First Day’ Lunch | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Today during Canterbury’s very first school lunch break for 2025, our Year 12 cohort celebrated their final ‘first day’ with a delicious BBQ chicken and salad wrap lunch.
Joining our happy and well-fed Seniors were Principal Dan Walker, Deputy Principal Meagan King, Head of Teaching and Learning Rebecca Adamson, Senior School Leadership Staff, plus our six Heads of House.
It was also a special milestone for our new Head of Senior School Nick Stansbie, as his inaugural Day One, Term One official school event, where he was very warmly welcomed.
Best wishes to our ‘Class Of 2025’ as they commence their final year of school.
Check out the full photo gallery on our Facebook Page HERE.
Our 2024 School Captain Lilly Rider Wins Logan’s Australia Day Award: Young Citizen Of The Year
Our 2024 School Captain Lilly Rider Wins Logan’s Australia Day Award: Young Citizen Of The Year
Our 2024 School Captain Lilly Rider has been recognised in the 2025 City Of Logan Australia Day Awards as the Young Citizen of the Year.
Our recent graduate was instrumental in igniting a campus and community-wide passion among Canterbury College students, staff and families to support Orange Sky Australia’s fundraising and awareness campaigns.
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Sunday 26 January: Australia Day 2025 Winners | Media Release Extract
Lilly Rider encouraged a small group in 2021 to take on The Sudsy Challenge for Orange Sky Australia.
The group wore bright orange t-shirts for three days straight, to shine a light on homelessness and raised almost $5,000 for the organisation's work.
Over the past four years, the students, led by Lilly, have raised about $103,000 for Orange Sky Australia.
Lilly has also individually raised more than $12,000 with the support of family, friends and her local community network.
Logan City Council Mayor Mr Jon Raven said the City of Logan was a compassionate place where people supported others in the community.
"Australia Day is the perfect time to celebrate community champions like Lilly for the wonderful work they are doing," Cr Raven said.
"We have so many locals who quietly go about supporting great causes and the community, and the day is about giving them the recognition they deserve for a job well done through our Australia Day Awards.
"Our city's volunteers are the backbone of Logan and we thank each and every one of them for their dedication to making our city a better place."
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This 2025 Logan Young Citizen of the Year Award recognises Lilly’s tremendous community service work in leading Canterbury College to being officially announced as Orange Sky Australia's highest national fundraising school for two years across 2023-24.
Orange Sky Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free mobile laundry and shower services to those doing it tough in communities around Australia, alongside genuine non-judgmental conversations.
Lilly has been an official student ambassador for The Sudsy Challenge – Orange Sky Australia’s major annual three-day fundraiser, and she initiated Canterbury's first Sudsy Challenge back in 2021, and continued to support and grow this community service initiative on campus ever since.
Last year, 283 Canterbury students and staff participated in The Sudsy Challenge, collectively raising enough money to fund 1,955 loads of washing!
It was particularly fitting that Lilly had the honour of introducing Mr Nicholas Marchesi OAM, co-founder of Orange Sky Australia, before he addressed our students in late 2024.
This shows that one student can have a significant impact on their peers, their year level cohort, their school, their community and the many patrons of Orange Sky who are in need of support.
Lilly was also involved in the international Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme via Canterbury College, earning a Bronze Award for her time and efforts participating in overnight ‘adventure journeys’, weekly service activities and personal skills development.
She was a key member of Canterbury’s inaugural Years 5-12 Student Parliament, which provides a platform for students to engage in decision-making, voice their opinions, and contribute to the school community, while improving their own communication and leadership skills.
In addition, Lilly was a student volunteer with Rosies – Friends on the Street, volunteering to do community outreach work in the local Beenleigh area on weeknights during the year, distributing food, hot drinks and support to local homeless groups in a supervised team environment.
Furthermore, she participated in Junior Quota Beenleigh’s annual ‘The Big Box Sleepout’, by ‘sleeping rough’ during winter on the courts of the Beenleigh Tennis Centre, to raise money and awareness for local Logan and Beenleigh homeless and disadvantaged people.
So Canterbury College is extremely proud to have such a thoroughly deserving 2025 City Of Logan Australia Day Awardee from among its student prefects.
IMPORTANT: Student Device Collection & Information Session | THIS FRIDAY 24 January
IMPORTANT: Student Device Collection & Information Session | THIS FRIDAY 24 January
Current Student Device Collection 2025
Canterbury College - Responsible Use Of Technology Policy
IMPORTANT NEWS: Our Campus Uniform Shop HAS MOVED!
IMPORTANT NEWS: Our Campus Uniform Shop HAS MOVED!
Over the Summer Holidays our Uniform Shop has been relocated to a larger and much more central campus location, for our Junior School, Senior School and Early Learning Centre families.
It is now situated beside Care Central, with convenient carparking straight out front along Easterly Street via the Easterly Street Roundabout Gate entrance.
- Same wide and well-stocked high quality school uniforms product range.
- Same trading hours and personalised in-store advice, fittings and service.
- Same The School Locker supplier partnership.
- BUT in a more centralised and roomier location.
The newly relocated campus Uniform Shop reopens from THIS Monday 20 January to help families prepare their students returning to school on Wednesday 29 January.
Canterbury College Campus Uniform Shop Additional Trading Hours:
Monday 20 January: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Tuesday 21 January: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Wednesday 22 January: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Thursday 23 January: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Friday 24 January: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Monday 27 January: Australia Day Holiday
Tuesday 28 January: 7:30am – 11:30am
Wednesday 29 January: 7:30am – 11:30am
Thursday 30 January: 7:30am – 11:30am
Friday 31 January: 7:30am – 11:30am
Normal In-Term Trading Hours Resume Monday 3 February 2025.
NB: The School Locker Loganholme Superstore is open 7 days a week during January (except for the Australia Day Public Holiday) if this is more convenient for parents and carers.
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Tel: 07 3299 0925
In-Term Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday: Closed, Weekends: Closed.
Uniform Shop Webpage – https://canterbury.qld.edu.au/community/parents/uniforms/
2024 Canterbury Taipans End-Of-Year Christmas Party | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Canterbury Taipans End-Of-Year Christmas Party | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
This afternoon and evening, our Canterbury Taipans Club families splashed into the festive holiday spirit, at their annual End-Of-Year Christmas Party up at the Sports Centre.
Around 175 guests joined us for a perfect mix of fun and relaxation on a hot summer’s day, with some classic Christmas carols fuelling the mood in the background.
Families swam and played in both pools, then watched Christmas-themed movies on the poolside big screen.
Others challenged friends and siblings to tennis matches across our eight hardcourts.
Guests also enjoyed our complimentary BBQ feast, refreshing drinks and festive treats.
For more photos from this event, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
Don’t forget our Summer Holidays Tennis Camps continue in January 2025:
Camp 3: Tuesday 14 – Friday 17 January 2025.
Camp 4: Tuesday 21 – Friday 24 January 2025.
Full information and booking details HERE - 2024-25 Summer Holidays Canterbury Taipans 4-Day Tennis Camps | 8am – 10:30am Daily, December & January Options @ Canterbury Tennis Centre – BOOK ASAP! - Canterbury College
2024 Canterbury Senior School Speech Night | Years 7-11 Annual Awards Ceremony – Awardees List, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
2024 Canterbury Senior School Speech Night | Years 7-11 Annual Awards Ceremony – Awardees List, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
Our prestigious 2024 Canterbury Senior School Speech Night was held on Monday evening 25 November at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
It was a wonderful occasion to acknowledge the many academic, leadership and community accomplishments of our Years 7-11 students.
Congratulations to all our well-deserved award recipients below…
We also welcomed special guests: Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves, Logan City Mayor Mr Jon Raven and our Division 4 Logan City Councillor Mr Nathan St Ledger, Mr Aki Sihto – President of the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce, Mr Martin Cichero – Son of Reverend Trevor Cichero who was Canterbury College’s first ever Board Chairman and Chaplain, as well as current Board Chair Mr Michael Buckingham alongside his fellow Canterbury Board Directors.
And a special 'thank you' to our gifted music students in the Awards Orchestra ensemble, Canterbury Chorale and Trio Bellissimo, who performed during the ceremony.
All photos from this major event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
Year Level Dux Awards
Dux Of Year 7: Coda Lahrs
Dux Of Year 8: Mikael Sandanayake
Dux Of Year 9: Kaitlyn Bolger
Dux Of Year 10: Allegra Williams
Dux Of Year 11: Ranudi Attygalla
Senior School Major Awards
Beenleigh Chamber Of Commerce Best All-Rounder Award: Eliza Flower, Noah Meier
Reverend T Cichero Community Service Award: Brooklyn Pukallus
Long Tan Leadership Award: Cooper McIntyre
Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award: Michael Stephens
Australian Olympic Change-Maker Award: Riley Burton
Fortior Quo Paratior Awards
Year 7: Bear Newsham
Year 8: Milla Smith
Year 9: Tiffany Tindall
Year 10: Ashutosh Vaitha
Year 11: Benjamin Stanley
Spirit Of House Awards
Becket House: George Daft, Rose Pincott, Morgan Watt, Cooper Carey
Cranmer House: Lyla Ries, Aaric Evans, Zach Davies, Juliana Chen
Goldsworthy House: Lily Mendis-Galpin, Mujtaba Shah, Hayley Norcott, Ruby Simpson
Kime House: Banjo Newton, James Wandschneider, Tayla Budd, Kayla McCormick
Ramsey House: Isaiah McKenzie, Grace McIntyre, Riley Lynch, Cooper McIntyre
Temple House: Mia Chizzoniti, Sienna Crawford, Ruby Aitchison, Elize Lee
Gold Colour Awards
Ranudi Attygalla, Riley Burton, Phoebe Dyer, Maya Lee, Tiffany Tindall, Morgan Watt, Shannel Almario, Eliza Flower, Benjamin Stanley
Staff Service Awards
For 10 Years Of Service: Gabriel Chan, Kylie Hall, Judith Kelmanson, Katrina Kirk, Tim Li
For 15 Years Of Service: Ian Fish, Chris Hughson, Juanita Purvis, Kathy Simpson, Mitchell Staples, Glen Walker
For 20 Years Of Service: Sara Bean, Deanne Hamilton, Jigindri Singh
For 25 Years Of Service: Lisa Dinsdale
Archbishop’s Staff Bursary
Sarah Filippe, Andrew Nicholson, Michael Brown, Holly Westphal
Year 7 Academic Excellence Awards and First In Subjects
Lyvea Boulton
Harry Burkitt
Lachlan Chou
Mckynlee Franklin - First in Health & Physical Education
Rael Jung
Coda Lahrs - First in English
Jonty McCormack
Tanvi Mongia
Bear Newsham
Lily Prewett - First in Mathematics | First in Mandarin
Calvin Saul - First in Mathematics | First in Spanish
Evie Schelbach
Tayja Shine - First in History | First in Science
Kavin Velu
Sahibpreet Singh - First in French
Year 7 Outstanding Approach To Learning
Kassiyus Anapa
Sai Aungthan
Sarah Clarke
Lachlan Cole
Haley Conde Teixeira
Ava Eynon
Ottelia Faggotter
Diya Gupta
Sienna Henwood
Kelvin Jung
Jaisonveer Kaleka
Sidney McMahon
Faith Weier
Year 8 Academic Excellence Awards and First In Subjects
Jordan Bolger - First in History
Sienna Crawford
Georgia Dunstall
Ava Heath - First in English | First in Spanish
Nayeon Kim
Emeline Kolb
George Li
Erin O’Neill
Mikael Sandanayake - First in Mathematics | First in Mandarin | First in Science
Evelyn Savage
Mujtaba Shah
Milla Smith - First in French
Amelia Tighe
Valenova Tsai
James Wandschneider
Year 8 Outstanding Approach To Learning and First In Subjects
Amara Caeiro
Arabella Carr
Anson Fu
Gurleen Kang
Max Laker
David Lee
Eloise McKean - First in Health & Physical Education
Isaiah McKenzie
Banjo Newton
Ellyse Pal
Lyla Ries
Maddison Sonnex
Matilda Sykes
Leonamia Toon
Charlotte Williamson
Zoe Yang
Year 9 Academic Excellence Awards and First In Subjects
Kaitlyn Bolger - First in Science
Zoe Broadbent
Sarah Consolati
Eliza Flower
Isabella Franklin
Joel Jung
Niya Kaniyankandi
Noah Meier - First in Mathematics
Amelia Neumeister
Angelina Pao
Rose Pincott
Aaliyah Richardson - First in English
Abigail Silk
Year 9 Outstanding Approach To Learning and First In Subjects
Mia Chizzoniti - First in Health & Physical Education
Dekota Henwood
Lilly Honnery
Lucy Johnson
Joshua Jung
Calise Kypr
Lochlan McDougall
Emily Meyboom-Pijl
Penina Pao
Hayley Schoeck
Anna Thompson
Tiffany Tindall
Lily Wong
Year 10 Academic Excellence Awards and First In Subjects
Isla Eastwood
Jemma Kim
Taylor Kirby - First in General Mathematics
Harrison Long - First in Essential English
Chelsea McArthur - First in English
Liam McGregor
Cooper McIntyre
Hayley Norcott - First in Essential Mathematics
Kunj Patel
Michael Stephens - First in Science
Ashutosh Vaitha
Allegra Williams - First in Literature
Mikaela Williams
Ramon Zeng - First in Mathematical Methods | First in History
Henry Zhang
Year 10 Outstanding Approach To Learning
Corey Bertsch
Angela Cai
Jasmine Fidow
William Graham
Addison Imrie
Amir Kakayee
Elize Lee
Amelia Periaho
Destinee Pickvance-Yee
Diya Raniga
Samantha Vivian
Sophie Webb
Year 11 Academic Excellence Awards and First In Subjects
Max Bladon - First in Building & Construction Skills
Maddie Fielding - First in Certificate III in Hospitality | First in Essential English
Charlie Menzies - First in Certificate III in Fitness
Claire Plummer - First in Furnishing Skills
Ma’afu Takai - First in Certificate III in Business
Juliana Tamala - First in Sport & Recreation
Ranudi Attygalla - First in Economics | First in Biology
Georgia Barlow - First in Legal Studies
Chloe Booth - First in English
John Chang - First in Japanese
Kevin Dizon
Jacob Kriletich - First in French
Oscar Laredo - First in Music
Haydn Li
Amelia Ryan - First in Film, Television & New Media
Mehran Shaheed-Zadah - First in Design
Benjamin Stanley - First in Mathematical Methods | First in Chemistry
Micah Tandy - First in Literature
Lilly Warne-Louttit - First in Psychology | First in Modern History
Morgan Watt
Amelia Westin - First in Health
Year 11 Outstanding Approach To Learning and First In Subjects
Layaan Ahmed - First in Visual Art
Shannel Almario - First in General Mathematics
Charlotte Austin
Amelia Barlow
Olivia Brooker
Juliana Chen
Charlie Cooke - First in Specialist Mathematics
Mitchell Dixon
Thomas Jenkins
Grace McGuinness - First in Physical Education
Kylie Qi - First in Physics
Talking Taipans: Episode 9, 2024
Talking Taipans: Episode 9, 2024
Welcome to the final episode of 2024…
Our very own ‘sporting icons’ Mr Arnie Marraiya and co-host Mr Ben Maxfield bring our Canterbury community their personal ‘wrap-up’ of the big year that was 2024.
They promote our Canterbury Taipans’ Summer Holidays Sporting Camps, reveal an exciting sports facility upgrade happening over the break, and reminisce over their Top 3 Memorable Moments from the Junior TAS and TAS 2024 Sports Seasons.
00:37 | Top 3 Most Memorable Moments
03:21 | Sporting Facility Upgrade
03:58 | 2024-25 Summer Holidays Canterbury Taipans Camps – On MyCC!
And… as always… GO TAIPANS!