FREE Canterbury Taipans Tennis: UTR Match-Play – Info, Sign-On & Match-Play Fun Day | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

FREE Canterbury Taipans Tennis: UTR Match-Play – Info, Sign-On & Match-Play Fun Day | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

Thanks to all the current and prospective match-play club tennis players and their parents for swinging by the Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre this afternoon for our Universal Tennis Rating Match-Play Info Session and Sign-On event.

From enjoying the free Sausage Sizzle, to meeting our tennis coaching staff, jumping into some social match-play, and learning what UTR Match-Play Tennis is all about, it was a great family-friendly gathering.

We look forward to seeing you back on our courts soon, to improve your tennis technique and competitive game skills, to compete for the Canterbury Taipans Tennis Club.

It’s not too late to join us if you could not attend this afternoon – simply get in touch...

Contact: Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre – T: 07 3299 0900 | E:

Links to activate OR find out more about the UTR:

Competitive Player Profile | Competitive Play | Tennis Australia

What’s Your UTR Rating? | Competitive Play | Tennis Australia

More photos are available on our Facebook Page HERE.


Temple House: ‘Containers For Change’ | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Video

Temple House: ‘Containers For Change’ | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Video

Last week, Temple House lived up to its ‘green character’ by leading sustainability workshops for Years 7-12.

Students were educated on the difference between recyclable and general waste, followed by a competitive rubbish sorting mini-game race.

As part of the ‘Wave Of Change’ school initiative, students are encouraged to recycle 10 cent bottles, poppers and cans into designated ‘Containers For Change’ bins, with Junior School getting their own bins next week…Go Green Team!

The funds raised by Temple’s initiatives will be committed towards providing our school grounds with more local native plants and the resources to build a ‘Yarning Circle’.

This will both recognise and honour the connection to the Indigenous Mununjali and Gugingin Country that Canterbury resides on.

Traditionally, gathering in a Yarning Circle creates a space for sharing stories, histories, knowledge and experiences.

A Yarning Circle also provides a safe environment for people to listen and respond to each other, fostering accountability, respect, honesty and trust.

This project involves working closely with our local Aboriginal Elders to find the right location for the Yarning Circle.

Fundraising has already kicked off with Term One’s Saint Patrick’s Day Bake Sale and Wednesday’s Doughnut Day, and now the ‘Containers For Change’ initiative will continue this financial momentum throughout the rest of the year.

More photos are available on our Facebook Page HERE.


Years 11 & 12 Film, Television & New Media Workshop: Mr Stewart Tyrell - Essential Screen Skills Qld: Gateway To Industry Schools Program | Photo Gallery

Years 11 & 12 Film, Television & New Media Workshop: Mr Stewart Tyrell - Essential Screen Skills Qld: Gateway To Industry Schools Program | Photo Gallery

Today, our Years 11 and 12 Film, Television & New Media students participated in a day-long workshop incursion hosted by Mr Stewart Tyrell – an experienced filmmaker and educator with the Griffith Film School.

Sessions centred around post-production work, exploring both cinematography and post-production practices, with a primary focus on using Adobe Premiere Pro – a universally popular video editing software in the film and television industry.

A wide range of topics were covered, including experimental editing techniques, special effects, plus motion and time manipulation techniques.

This very hands-on experience gave the class an opportunity to refine their editing skills, while gaining a deeper insight into the power of editing software, to create engaging high-quality content.

Thank you Mr Stewart Tyrell for sharing your wealth of professional expertise with our grateful students.

Stewart’s valuable workshop was made possible by the brilliant people at Essential Screen Skills Qld.

They are the Gateway To Industry Schools Program body Canterbury has officially partnered with, and Stewart was here on campus representing them.

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More workshop photos can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.


Temple House Brumbies: Doughnut Day Fundraiser | Photo Gallery

Temple House Brumbies: Doughnut Day Fundraiser | Photo Gallery

Today, our Temple House Brumbies warmly welcomed all Years 7-12 students to indulge in a ‘dough-licious’ treat over their Lunch Break.

Freshly baked warm cinnamon brioche doughnuts awaited them as they eagerly lined up to make their purchases.

This House fundraising initiative supports Indigenous Community Connections, with plans to source, buy and plant more Indigenous native flora species around our campus, and the creation of a ‘Yarning Circle’.

Check out all the lunchtime delight in our FULL photo gallery HERE.


Canterbury's 2024 ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony | Today’s Event & Photo Gallery

Canterbury's 2024 ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony | Today’s Event & Photo Gallery

During this afternoon’s Years 3–12 ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony with students, staff, families and special guests, we honoured those brave souls who selflessly stepped forward to defend their country in times of conflict.

We paid homage – not only to those original ANZAC soldiers, but to all those who have served our country, both here and overseas.

They have enriched our nation’s history and we honoured their hope and sacrifice for the freedom of humankind.

As we head into ANZAC Day, we remember with pride their courage, their compassion, and their comradeship.

Today’s ceremony in the CEC encompassed our own Canterbury Community’s ANZAC Day Honour Roll, heartfelt tributes via video and A/V presentations, The Ode, The Last Post, One Minute’s Silence, The Rouse, the National Anthems of Australia and New Zealand, plus poetry, blessings, prayers and the laying of wreaths.

Thank you to our staff, attending parents, students and our special guest – Warrant Officer Class Two Todd Ryan.

The ANZAC Ode

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning;

We will remember them…

LEST WE FORGET

NB: Our ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony Video coming soon.

For the full photo gallery visit our Facebook Page HERE.

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EVENT REMINDER: ANZAC DAY THURSDAY

What: 2024 Beenleigh ANZAC Day March & Commemorative Service.

Date: Thursday 25 April 2024 Public Holiday.

When & Where:

Marchers Assemble From 9:00am @ Meeting Point – Corner Kokoda & York Streets, Beenleigh.

March Commences 9:30am and travels from Kokoda Street, through the centre of Beenleigh, and finishes at the Beenleigh War Memorial on James Street.

Marchers Arrive 10:00am @ Beenleigh War Memorial – Corner James & Crete Streets, Beenleigh.

Commemorative Service From 10:00am – 11:00am @ Beenleigh War Memorial – Corner James & Crete Streets, Beenleigh.

Who: ALL Canterbury Students, Staff, Families & Guests are most welcome to attend this public event.

Staff will be there to march alongside our students.

This event is not compulsory but large numbers traditionally and proudly represent our school on the day.

Hosts: RSL Queensland – Beenleigh Branch.

RSVPs: Not Required.

Dress Code: Students – Formal School Uniform including Blazer for Senior School students and Hat for all students | Families, Guests & Staff – Business / Smart Attire with Canterbury Community members encouraged to wear their family’s Campaign Medals (if applicable).


Annabelle Clements: 29th National Schools Constitutional Convention | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

Annabelle Clements: 29th National Schools Constitutional Convention | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

The 29th National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) took place at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Canberra’s Old Parliament House between 19-21 March, near the end of Term One.

And one of Canterbury’s senior students – Annabelle Clements, joined 94 fellow students from right across Australia, who travelled to the ACT to participate in this three-day convention.

"Throughout my trip I got to meet a lot of different teenagers from different states, which was one of my favourite parts... as it was definitely cool to make connections and meet people with all different opinions and issues in their home/local areas," said Annabelle.

"We also did a ‘soapbox’ in Old Parliament House, which I loved.”

A ‘soapbox’ is any raised platform on which one stands to make an impromptu speech, often about a political subject.

The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for the shipment of soap, or other dry goods, from a manufacturer to a retail store.

Throughout this event, the student group learnt about and debated the topic of giving more Federal tax funds to the States and Territories to manage, which Annabelle was strongly opposed to.

“I got up and spoke in the soapbox session on my very opinionated stance on this issue, and despite me disagreeing with most people’s opinions, it was still fun to just argue and debate it out."

Under the guidance of Emeritus Professor Clement Macintyre and Professor John Williams, delegates engaged in discussions and debates over this year’s proposal: “Should Section 96 be amended to decentralise the power of the Commonwealth?”

After an insightful discussion with a panel of experts, Annabelle and her fellow delegates deliberated the proposal, concluding in a mock referendum vote.

The majority voted NO to the proposal, a decision that the convention’s Communiqué publication has documented, that will be presented to the Australian Senate for inclusion in Hansard, which is the official record of parliamentary debates.

The program also featured the Prime Minister’s Welcome Reception, and another highlight was getting to meet the Governor-General and his wife at their home for afternoon tea, plus dinner at the National Press Club of Australia.

The three-day learning experience, fully funded by the Australian Department of Education, covered all expenses – from flights and accommodation to catering.

It was a wonderful opportunity for Annabelle to represent Canterbury, rubbing shoulders with students from around the country and with some significant people in our political system.

“All round it was interesting to meet possible Australian up-and-coming politicians and discuss Australia's issues from a youth perspective,” Annabelle said.

“I found that a lot of our ideas were similar to older politicians as well, so despite an age gap, some of our ideas remained the same.”

The full photo gallery can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.


2024 Rugby Academy Program | Years 9 & 10 Students Complete Touch Football Officiating Course

2024 Rugby Academy Program | Years 9 & 10 Students Complete Touch Football Officiating Course

Today our Years 9 and 10 Rugby Academy students undertook their Level 1 Touch Football officiating course here at Canterbury.

The course is designed to equip students with communication, organisational and fundamental sport specific rule knowledge, to be able to properly officiate a Touch Football game.

QTF: Queensland Touch Football supported our students with both a theoretical and practical knowledge associated with quality officiating.

Students now have their Level 1 and may referee at local, community or other Touch Competitions, that also allow them to seek a pathway through QTF as a match official.

Thank you to our students who showed gratitude, were respectful, engaged with integrity, and gave their 100% effort. Well Done!

For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.


2024 Young Business Leaders Program | Start-Up Business Launch Day Wrap With BOP Industries & BYJCC

2024 Young Business Leaders Program | Start-Up Business Launch Day Wrap With BOP Industries & BYJCC

Today, over 50 enthusiastic Senior School students – including 27 from Canterbury College, commenced their eight-week Young Business Leaders Program journey, with their Start-Up Business Launch Day event.

This special entrepreneurial education is back again this year with huge thanks to our event organiser Bop Industries, event partner the Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce and event sponsors Bendigo Bank, Quota Beenleigh Inc, Rotary Club of Beenleigh, Logan City Council, Logan Office of Economic Development and Mayor Jon Raven!

Together, they've given these students an amazing opportunity to ideate, design, create, develop, customer profile, market and budget their own businesses, while also gaining valuable commerce and entrepreneurial experience.

The Young Business Leaders Program runs throughout Term 2 as a co-curricular activity on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30pm - 5:00pm for two months.

At the end, course graduates will have the capacity to promote and sell their own business product, service or concept to the wider Canterbury Community via market stalls at a special Breakfast Showcase in mid-June.

Good luck to our future young entrepreneurs with their businesses! ⭐️

More photos can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.


Our Campus Uniform Shop Temporary EFTPOS Unavailability

Our Campus Uniform Shop Temporary EFTPOS Unavailability

Due to technical issues, there is no EFTPOS available at our campus Uniform Shop until further notice.

Purchases can still be made using cash, but there is limited change available.

The currently preferred method is ordering your items and paying for them online using The School Locker website, then organising the pick-up for our campus Uniform Shop only.

A notification will be sent to you when items are available for your collection from our campus Uniform Shop.

Our partner The School Locker’s Superstore over at Loganholme remains CLOSED until late April (exact date TBC) due to urgent maintenance work announced back on Tuesday 12 March.

They are continuing their offer of FREE shipping for online purchases to apologise for these unexpected inconveniences.

Online ordering and purchasing QuickLink available 24/7 HERE.

Parents/Carers: Thank you for your patience and understanding during these current challenges!


2024 Trimester One Sport: TAS Finals Round Weekend | Results Summary

2024 Trimester One Sport: TAS Finals Round Weekend | Results Summary

Here is your final weekly wrap for Trimester One Sport with our big TAS Finals Round results from last Saturday 23 March...

Congratulations to all our Canterbury athletes for your hard work, team work, training attendance, resilience and successes – big and small – across Term One.

We completed this first Trimester with FOUR of the eight Premierships up for grabs – First IV Girls Tennis , Intermediate 1 Girls Tennis , Year 9 Boys Volleyball and Year 7/8 Red Boys Volleyball .

Plus we recorded 12 Top 3 finishes across all our teams with 18 Wins, 1 Draw and 15 Losses over the weekend – some of them extremely narrow!

Ultimately, Canterbury College has finished Trimester One ranked third in the TAS Champion Schools Table.

So thank you to our various Sport Coordinators, Coaches, Parents, Carers and Supporters for your time and dedication, and heartfelt barracking from the sidelines each Saturday morning. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Now let’s fire up for Trimester Two Sport with the Cross Country Championships , Girls Hockey , Girls Netball , Boys Rugby and Boys Tennis .

And as always... Go Taipans!