Chapel of The Good Shepherd | Official Mural Reveal
Chapel of The Good Shepherd | Official Mural Reveal
We are delighted to unveil and celebrate Canterbury’s new mural in our College Chapel of The Good Shepherd, a meaningful addition for our community. This stunning large-scale piece, created by talented local artist Emma Alyce, now graces the rear internal wall of the chapel.
This collaborative project saw Emma working closely with Principal Dan Walker, College Chaplain Father Dan Talbot, and myself, following a design brief I developed, to bring our vision to life. Our goal was to enliven the space, complement the original stained-glass windows, and create a warm, inviting atmosphere for reflection and connection.
Emma has created murals for a wide variety of spaces and businesses, establishing herself as a true entrepreneur in her field. For this piece, she blended the rich symbolism of our College, the surrounding landscape, the chapel’s connection to The Good Shepherd, its distinct Anglican identity, and its unique colour palette. After extensive discussions and careful refinements, the final concept was chosen.
In late 2024, Emma began the intricate process of bringing the mural to life. She first projected the final design onto the chapel wall before layering in rich, detailed brushstrokes over the course of a few weeks.
As part of this journey, our Senior School Visual Art students had the unique opportunity to engage with a professional artist at work – an invaluable experience to deepen their artistic appreciation and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit, preparing them as world ready learners.
Now complete, this beautiful mural offers much to appreciate. At its heart, Jesus stands as the Good Shepherd, watching over the lamb – a symbol of His guidance and care for our community. The backdrop showcases the mountain ranges surrounding our College, reflecting our connection to both faith and place. Subtle golden highlights enhance the artwork, adding warmth and a sense of reverence to this sacred space.
This vibrant mural serves as a reminder of the powerful relationship between our sacred spaces, our Anglican traditions, and the creativity and passion that thrive within our community.
We warmly invite you to visit the chapel, admire this extraordinary mural firsthand, and join us in celebrating the creativity, talent and dedication that brought it to life.
Miss Lauren Steer
Head of Faculty – Creative Industries | Teacher – Senior School
Canterbury College
Canterbury’s 38th Foundation Day Celebration | Chapel Service, Principal’s Address & Alumnus of the Year Award
Canterbury’s 38th Foundation Day Celebration | Chapel Service, Principal’s Address & Alumnus of the Year Award
Last Friday, Canterbury came together to celebrate its 38th Foundation Day with a meaningful morning Chapel Service in the Canterbury Events Centre, honouring nearly four decades of growth, excellence, and unity.
Led by College Chaplain Fr Dan Talbot, the Foundation Day Service offered a time for reflection and gratitude, bringing together our whole College community.
Principal Mr Dan Walker delivered a heartfelt address, acknowledging the vision, dedication, and hard work of our founding staff during the early years of 1985 to 1987, a legacy that continues to shape Canterbury today.
As part of this special tradition, we were proud to announce the 2025 Alumnus of the Year: Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Glover (Class of 2001), currently serving as Commander of the Australian Contingent on Operation Mazurka in the Sinai.
We warmly congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.
A sincere thank you to all special guests who joined us in marking this important occasion, including The Right Reverend Bishop John Roundhill, Bishop of the Southern Region, members of the College Board, our Canterbury Parent Consultative Committee, Alumni and past staff, current staff, parents and students of the College.
We also commend our student leaders for their thoughtful contributions on stage and thank the choir for their beautiful performances.
Please visit MyCC for the full photo gallery.
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...