Year 5 Update: Eureka! A Day on the Goldfields
Year 5 Update: Eureka! A Day on the Goldfields
As part of their Term 3 HaSS studies on Australian colonisation, Year 5 students stepped back in time to 1854 at Eureka Excursions.
Set in the thick bushland of a recreated 1854 goldfield township, students swapped their uniforms for the role of miners, shopkeepers, and townsfolk. They pitched tents, bought licences, mapped the land, and of course – panned for gold!
This immersive experience brought history to life, giving students a real sense of the challenges and opportunities faced by people on the goldfields. Role-plays, hands-on activities, and plenty of teamwork sparked thoughtful conversations about resilience, community, and the different perspectives that shaped Australia’s colonial story.
Two Shows, One Night | The Scene Project & Canterbury Theatre Company's FIFO
Two Shows, One Night | The Scene Project & Canterbury Theatre Company's FIFO
Join us in the Performing Arts Theatre for a special double performance on Thursday 4 September.
Thursday 4 September 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre, Canterbury College
Fresh from their appearance in the 2025 Queensland Theatre’s The Scene Project at Kingston Butter Factory, our students will take the stage again for this one-night-only event, performing two outstanding productions:
✨ The Scene Project
Meet Jenny – she’s 15, navigating first love, flipping chips at the Chook Nook, and figuring out life in a small Queensland mining town. A funny, raw, and heartfelt story about growing up when everything feels a little crazy.
✨ Fly-In Fly-Out (Canterbury Theatre Company)
A hilarious and touching play about family, first love, and finding your footing in a world that’s constantly changing.
An excellent opportunity for our performers to share their craft and for audiences to enjoy two outstanding productions in one night.
2025 Junior School Spanish Day
2025 Junior School Spanish Day
On Tuesday 19 August, our Junior School took part in the annual Spanish Language Festival – a vibrant celebration of the cultures of Spain, Central and South America.
The day began with a dynamic salsa and bachata performance by our special guests: Diego and Katya from Destino Latin Dance, who later led engaging workshops with students in Years 4 to 6.
Across the festival, students rotated through a range of cultural activities including traditional dance, crafts like papel picado and mask-making, and the Spanish board game la oca, further highlighting the importance of respecting and appreciating cultural diversity.
Thank you to Destino Latin Dance, our dedicated Year 9 Spanish students, and the Spanish teaching team for making the day such a success.
2025 Book Week Parade
2025 Book Week Parade
This week, our ELC to Year 6 students brought their favourite book characters to life.
From classic superheroes to Harry Potters, Frozen Elsas, and Alices in Wonderland, the Canterbury Events Centre was brimming with colour, energy, a love of reading.
A huge thank you to our parents and carers whose creativity, patience, and behind-the-scenes efforts helped make this celebration such a vibrant success.
2025 Senior Dance Eisteddfod | Strong Results
2025 Senior Dance Eisteddfod | Strong Results
On Thursday 7 August, our Canterbury spirit was on full display at the Quota Beenleigh Senior Dance Eisteddfod, with our dancers performing with passion, pride and precision in the styles of lyrical, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. Every student danced their heart out, demonstrating incredible teamwork and dedication.
Congratulations on these wonderful results. We are very proud of the way our dancers represented the College.
1st Place in 12 & Under Student Choreography – Canterbury Dance Company
1st Place in 9 & Under Contemporary – Show Team
4th Place in 9 & Under Jazz – Show Team
Cathy Brown
Coordinator of Co-curricular Dance
Over $20,000 Raised | 90 Ponytails Donated!
Over $20,000 Raised | 90 Ponytails Donated!
On Thursday 14 August, our student-led Cranmer House Service Initiative ‘Rock the Chop & Shave the World’ joined forces with our Rock School’s ‘Loud Lunch’ to bring the Canterbury spirit to life.
Over 45 students and staff bravely donated their hair for wigs, shaved their heads, and raised vital funds for the Cancer Council Australia.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Canterbury community, we’ve raised over $20,000 and delivered 90 plaited ponytails to help create wigs for those in need.
Donate to the cause: Ponytail Project - Canterbury College - 2025
2025 ELC-Year 2 Athletics Carnival | Event Wrap
2025 ELC-Year 2 Athletics Carnival | Event Wrap
On Wednesday 13 August, our ELC to Year 2 students participated in the annual interhouse Athletics Carnival. This event provided a valuable opportunity for our youngest learners to engage in physical activity, develop fundamental movement skills, and experience the joy of friendly competition in a safe and supportive environment.
Throughout the day, students took part in a range of age-appropriate events including sprints, relays, obstacle courses, and ball games. The carnival was designed to promote confidence, cooperation, and a sense of achievement with every child encouraged to participate to the best of their ability.
A particularly commendable aspect of the day was the outstanding contribution made by our Year 11 Sport and Recreation students, who assisted with the organisation and facilitation of the event. Their leadership, maturity, and positive engagement with the younger students were exemplary. Whether guiding groups, demonstrating activities, or offering encouragement, their presence greatly enhanced the overall experience for all involved. Additionally, a thank you to the efforts of our Hospitality students and staff, who catered the event with professionalism.
And thank you to all teachers and learning assistants who supported students throughout the day. Their tireless efforts in guiding, encouraging, and caring for each child were instrumental in creating a positive and memorable experience for all.
Spirit Award recipients:
- Reggie McNamara
- Everleigh McGuinness
- Aura Dawes
- Emily Cheney
- Harshaan Dandyan
- Brooklyn Cameron
- Mileah Suckling
- Zahra-Deane Tuhoro
- Elora Parker
- Elle Petersen
- Mila Gilchrist
- Sophie Brass
- Jackson Webberley
- Margo Radke
Dan Hunter
Head of HPE, Sport and Activities (Junior School)
Global Studies Gold | 2025 Language Teachers Association of Queensland Speech Contest
Global Studies Gold | 2025 Language Teachers Association of Queensland Speech Contest
Over 50 Canterbury students, including 12 students from our Junior School, competed against dozens of schools in the 2025 Language Teachers Association of Queensland (LTQ) Brisbane Annual Speech Competition, held at Griffith University on Sunday 3 August.
Canterbury won gold medals in all of the language divisions we competed in that day - Mandarin, Spanish, French and Japanese! An incredible achievement
Overall, we won six gold, four silver and three bronze medals, along with numerous placings and highly commended awards.
These medals and certificates will be presented to our students during Assembly later this term.
A HUGE thank you to our Global Studies teachers for coaching, and for their support during the competition - Mrs Helen Tani, Mrs Jennifer Wu, Mrs Sara Rosello, Mrs Julia Martinez Garcia, Mrs Rosie Norfolk, Ms Rita Ferraro and Mr Daniel Clark.
Bravo à tous ! | ¡ Felicitaciones ! | よくできました！ | 太棒了！
2025 100 Days of Prep | Event Wrap
2025 100 Days of Prep | Event Wrap
On Thursday 31 July, our Prep students celebrated reaching 100 days of learning at Canterbury College!
Our enthusiastic ‘Preppies’ dressed up as ‘100-year-olds’ or imagined their future selves, while enjoying a special day full of engaging activities and plenty of smiles.
They proudly led our Junior School Assembly held in Nabei, charming parents and carers in the audience with their adorable performances.
Congratulations to our fantastic Prep students on reaching this important milestone! We can’t wait to witness your growth and achievements over the next 100 days and beyond.
Thank you to all the parents and carers who supported this event by creating such creative costumes behind the scenes.
Following the Prep performances, we also held our Gotcha Prize Draw.
Well done to all our Gotcha Prize winners! The awards recognise students who embody our school values – from showing effort and trying their hardest in class, to demonstrating integrity by being honest and engaging in difficult conversations.
Whenever one of our Junior School students performs a good deed, they earn a Gotcha ticket which goes into our Assembly Prize Draw.
2025 Year 11 Leadership Retreat | Event Wrap
2025 Year 11 Leadership Retreat | Event Wrap
This week, our Year 11 students took part in the inaugural Leadership Retreat at Luther Heights Youth Camp – a new initiative designed to help them grow as young leaders and strengthen their bonds as a cohort.
Students embraced the theme of moving from their comfort zone to their growth zone, taking part in staff-led leadership workshops, inspiring guest speaker sessions, and team-based physical challenges.
We’re incredibly proud of how they stepped up with courage, resilience, and teamwork.