Our Class Of 2025 Canterbury Senior Jersey Reveal
Our Class Of 2025 Canterbury Senior Jersey Reveal
Last Friday, our Year 12s were excited to reach an important milestone in their Canterbury journey as they received their long-awaited Senior Jerseys – marking the start of their final year.
Pirate Ship Sets Sail In Junior School Meadow
Pirate Ship Sets Sail In Junior School Meadow
Today in our Junior School Meadow, we introduced the newly constructed Pirate Ship play area, designed for our Prep – Year 2 students to enjoy during their lunch breaks.
The Pirate Ship boasts a slide, a climbing net, an accessible ramp, and a host of other engaging features for our imaginative young sailors.
This exciting addition is part of our ongoing development of the Nabei Multipurpose Outdoor Learning Space.
Thank you Everything Outside Playgrounds for designing, building, and bringing this project to life.
Talking Taipans: Episode 1, 2025
Talking Taipans: Episode 1, 2025
Welcome to Episode 1 of Talking Taipans for 2025!
Join Director of Sport and Activities Mrs Catherine Krzensk and co-host Head of HPE, Sport and Activities - Junior School Mr Dan Hunter bring our Canterbury community the latest updates on all things sport.
00:34 | Trimester One TAS Sports
00:59 | Moana Pasifika Rugby Union Team Training On Campus
01:08 | TAS Sports Home Round
01:22 | Junior TAS Sports
01:45 | Cocurricular Theme - 'Positivity with Purpose'
02:49 | Getting To Know Our 2025 Talking Taipans Hosts
And, as always… GO TAIPANS!
Moana Pasifika Rugby Union Team: College Visit | Event Wrap, Highlights Video & Photo Gallery
Moana Pasifika Rugby Union Team: College Visit | Event Wrap, Highlights Video & Photo Gallery
On Monday 17 February, the extremely popular Moana Pasifika professional rugby union squad, spent the day training here at Canterbury College – making full use of our campus gym, playing fields, and other sporting facilities.
The team was busily preparing for their big upcoming clash against the Queensland Reds this Friday evening at Suncorp Stadium.
During the lunch break, our Senior School students had the pleasure of meeting some of the players, getting some autographs, and even shooting some hoops!
Moana Pasifika is a professional rugby union team made up of players from various Pacific Island nations, as well as New Zealand or Australian-born players of Pasifika heritage – including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands who play in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
A BIG ‘Thank You' to Moana Pasifika for spending their day with us here at Canterbury.
We wish them the best in their upcoming clash against the Queensland Reds.
Please enjoy our highlights video below, alongside their highlights videos currently shared on our College Instagram account...
Brisbane Archbishop The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves College Visit | Video Highlights
Brisbane Archbishop The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves College Visit | Video Highlights
On Friday 7 February, The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ – Archbishop of Brisbane, spent the day experiencing and enjoying school life right here at Canterbury, guided by College Chaplain Father Dan Talbot.
Following that morning’s major official opening ceremony and blessing of our Prep – Year 2 Bareibun Precinct and C Block, we captured some memorable moments from Archbishop Greaves’ visit, including:
- Joining Yard Duty in the Junior School Meadow
- Reading to our Prep students under the Meadow Shade Area
- Leading a Year 4 Q&A Session inside A Block
- Engaging in Year 11 CaRE: Character and Resilience Education lessons in K Block
- And concluding his visit with our Executive Leadership Team.
It was a privilege to host Archbishop Greaves and share our College Community with him.
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.
