2024 Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night | All Award Winners, Event Wrap & Photos
2024 Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night | All Award Winners, Event Wrap & Photos
On Wednesday night 10 October, we held our inaugural Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night at the CEC, celebrating the combined achievements of our Sports, Performing Arts and Thought Sports students.
It was a wonderful evening, recognising the remarkable talents of so many of our Years 7-12s, and was hosted by Mr Arnie Marraiya – Acting Director of Sports and Activities, along with Dr Katrina Peddell – Director of Performing Arts.
Congratulations to all our Co-Curricular Award winners, and a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the many parents, carers and families for their unwavering support behind all those training sessions, rehearsals, club meetings, matches, tournaments, performances, concerts and eisteddfods.
It was great seeing so many families attending on the night despite the stormy weather outside.
We extend a special thanks to our two guest speakers: Olympians Camryn Newton-Smith and Lani Pallister, who shared their inspiring stories and offered valuable sporting advice to our students.
We were honoured to see Lani’s 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal up close, so thank you Lani for bringing it along!
Camryn Newton-Smith is an Australian multi-event athlete who became our National Champion and Oceania Champion in the heptathlon in 2024.
Lani Pallister is an Australian competitive swimmer and world record holder.
She holds a world record in the short course 4 x 200-metre freestyle relay and has set world records in lifesaving events for the 100-metre rescue medley and 200-metre super lifesaver.
At the 2022 World Aquatic Championships, she made history as the first Australian woman to medal in the 1500-metre freestyle, earning bronze.
The two full photo galleries are available on our Facebook Page now.
2024 Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night – Part 1
2024 Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night – Part 2
MAJOR SPORTS AWARDS
Bousen-Gaudin Trophy – Girls Footballer of the Year: Airlie Bower
Brent Thomas Shield – Boys Volleyballer of the Year: Charlie Newton
Chelepy Family Shield – Boys Footballer of the Year: Riley Franklin
Daniel Humphrey Shield – Boys Tennis Player of the Year: Rhylee Jackson
Danielle Slater Trophy – Most Valuable Girls Tennis Player: Valenova Tsai
Jodie Steele Trophy – Most Outstanding Female Swimmer: Taylah Smith-Miller
Joyce Law Shield – Basketballer of the Year: Charlie Newton (Boys), Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard (Girls)
McIntosh Volleyball Shield – Girls Volleyballer of the Year: Kate Caddy
Spiritus Athleticae – Commitment to Athletics: Zarayah Williams (Girls), Alex Hamilton (Boys)
Stuart Family Trophy – Most Outstanding Male Swimmer: Riley Burton
Webb Family Shield – Cross Country: Finn Watt, Peter Flaherty, Emily Webb
Chess Player of the Year: Anthony Li
Debater of the Year: Ruby Wandschneider
eSports Player of the Year: Alexander Sayers
Hockey Player of the Year: Lilly Rider
Netballer of the Year: Kaylee Tamala
Touch Football Player of the Year: Jorja Lockhart
First XI Cricketer of the Year: Jazz Webb
MAJOR PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
Band Instrument Award: Oscar Laredo
Vocal Award: Hannah Peddell
En Pointe Award: Gabrielle Watson
Rock Musician Award: Jasmine Wheatley
String Instrument Award: Haydn Li
Encore Award: Hannah Peddell
PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
Band Awards
Big Band Spirit Award: William Laredo
Big Band Award: Georgia Woehrle
Symphonic Band Spirit Award: Mikael Sandanayake
Symphonic Band Award: Taylor Wheatley
Wind Ensemble Spirit Award: Mitchell Dixon
Wind Ensemble Award: Ben Stanley
Band Instrument Award: Oscar Laredo
Choir Awards
Bella Voce Spirit Award: Milla Smith
Bella Voce Award: Eliza Flower
Cantabile Choir Spirit Award: Angelina Som
Cantabile Choir Award: Claire Sanderson
Taipan Tenors Spirit Award: Samuel McKee
Taipan Tenors Award: Ramon Zeng
Vocal Award: Hannah Peddell
Dance Awards
Canterbury Dance Company Spirit Award: Lara Mead
Canterbury Dance Company Award: Jade Lake
Hip Hop Varsity Spirit Award: Hannah Peddell
Hip Hop Varsity Award: Syriarna O'Sullivan
Show Team Spirit Award: Eliza Flower
Show Team Award: Maya Lee
En Pointe Award: Gabrielle Watson
Rock School Awards
Guitar Ensemble Spirit Award: Sylar Carney
Guitar Ensemble Award: Nina Burton
Rock School Spirit Award: Isaiah McKenzie
Rock School Award: Bailey George Gravenall
Rock Musician Award: Jasmine Wheatley
Strings & Chamber Music Awards
Chamber Music Spirit Award: Amy Seo
Chamber Music Ensemble Award: Chris Kim, Kevin Jung
Ritornello Spirit Award: Jonathan Jung
Ritornello Award: Susie Kim
Sinfonia Spirit Award: Isabella Oxenbridge, Oscar Laredo
Sinfonia Award: Haydn Li
String Instrument Award: Haydn Li
Theatre Awards
Canterbury Theatre Spirit Award: Evie Schelbach
Canterbury Theatre Award: Zander Hutson
Encore Award: Hannah Peddell
SPORTS AWARDS
Athletics Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Years 7-9): Amelia Whitfield, Byron Rodgie
Taipans Spirit Award (Years 10-12): Georgia Barlow, Charlie Menzies
TAS Athletes of the Year: Oliver Lowe, Zarayah Williams, Calise Kypr, Hayley Norcott
Spiritus Athleticae – Commitment to Athletics: Zarayah Williams (Girls), Alex Hamilton (Boys)
Basketball Girls Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Navy): Sarah Clarke
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Halle Honnibal
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Lily Mendis-Galpin
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9/10 Navy): Hayley Schoeck
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9): Zoe Broadbent
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10): Pippa Sharp
Taipans Spirit Award (Second V): Claudia Talty
Taipans Spirit Award (First V): Jorja Lockhart
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Navy): Summer Smith
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Tameika Keerie
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Sophie Hunter
Most Valuable Player (Year 9/10 Navy): Anna Thompson
Most Valuable Player (Year 9): Scarlett Nelson
Most Valuable Player (Year 10): Aimee Henry
Most Valuable Player (Second V): Aroha Tipiwai
Most Valuable Player (First V): Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard
Joyce Law Shield – Girls Basketballer of the Year: Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard
Basketball Boys Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Navy): Daniel Wilkinson
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Jack Chainey
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): James Wandschneider
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9/10 Navy): Amir Al Shoomary
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9): Tanerau O’Riley
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10): Illanois Southon
Taipans Spirit Award (Second V): Frank Nishimwe
Taipans Spirit Award (First V): Joseph Hudgson
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Navy): Nico Southon
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Byron Rodgie
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Cash Glavish
Most Valuable Player (Year 9/10 Navy): Joshua Jung
Most Valuable Player (Year 9): Noah Meier
Most Valuable Player (Year 10): Damian Huang
Most Valuable Player (Second V): Arush Sharma
Most Valuable Player (First V): Lachlan Trent
Joyce Law Shield – Boys Basketballer of the Year: Charlie Newton
Chess Awards
Taipans Spirit Award: Ashutosh Vaitha
Chess Player of the Year: Anthony Li
Cricket Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Intermediate Thirds): Jaisonveer Kaleka
Taipans Spirit Award (Intermediate Seconds): Jackson Bostock
Taipans Spirit Award (Intermediate Firsts): Aaric Evans
Taipans Spirit Award (Second XI): William White
Taipans Spirit Award (First XI): Joshua Williams
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Thirds): Hunter Collinson
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Seconds): Jacob Clay
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Firsts): Leonard Ayres
Most Valuable Player (Second XI): Jackson Edser
Most Valuable Player (First XI): Deacon Hunt
First XI Cricketer of the Year: Jazz Webb
Cross Country Awards
Taipans Spirit Award Girls (Intermediate): Peyton Deasy
Taipans Spirit Award Boys (Intermediate): Abel Buckard
Taipans Spirit Award Girls (Senior): Melanie Hamilton
Taipans Spirit Award Boys (Senior): Riley Burton
TAS Athletes of the Year: Finn Watt, Matilda Langley, Mia Chizzoniti
Webb Family Shield – Cross Country: Finn Watt, Peter Flaherty, Emily Webb
Debating Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Years 7-9): Lyvea Boulton
Taipans Spirit Award (Years 10-12): Ashutosh Vaitha
Most Valuable Debater (Years 7-9): Shoaib Mohammad
Most Valuable Debater (Years 10-12): Amelia Barlow
Debater of the Year: Ruby Wandschneider
eSports Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Years 7-8): Ella Hay
Taipans Spirit Award (Years 9-12): Lincoln Homann
eSports Player of the Year: Alexander Sayers
Football Girls Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Evie Guy
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Sienna Crawford
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9/10): Sophie Webb
Taipans Spirit Award (First XI): Grace Coy
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Faith Weier
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Grace McIntyre
Most Valuable Player (Year 9/10): Amillya Lea
Most Valuable Player (First XI): Sarah Walker
Bousen-Gaudin Trophy – Girls Footballer of the Year: Airlie Bower
Football Boys Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Navy): Humdhaan Ikhlas
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Kyle Budd
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Haidyn Caudle
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9): Berto Pham
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10): Liam McGregor
Taipans Spirit Award (Second XI): Rohan Dawson
Taipans Spirit Award (First XI): Benjamin Stanley
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Navy): Zavier Morrow
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Cash Evans
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Darcy Franklin
Most Valuable Player (Year 9): Aaric Evans
Most Valuable Player (Year 10): Cooper McIntyre
Most Valuable Player (Second XI): Benjamin Long
Most Valuable Player (First XI): Riley Franklin
Chelepy Family Shield – Boys Footballer of the Year: Riley Franklin
Hockey Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Intermediate Seconds): Améya Evans
Taipans Spirit Award (Intermediate Firsts): Scarlett Nelson
Taipans Spirit Award (Second XI): Chloe Booth
Taipans Spirit Award (First XI): Milan Wellington
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Seconds): Milla Smith
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Firsts): Anna Thompson
Most Valuable Player (Second XI): Sarah Walker
Most Valuable Player (First XI): Lilly Rider
Hockey Player of the Year: Lilly Rider
Netball Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7B): Macy Simpson
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7A): Ava Eynon
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8B): Ava Heath
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8A): Kyla Diesing
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9B): Ella Shelley
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9A): Mia Chizzonitti
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10B): Maddy Mills
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10A): Pippa Sharp
Taipans Spirit Award (Third VII): Ruby Simpson
Taipans Spirit Award (Second VII): Elissa Moussa
Taipans Spirit Award (First VII): Lahrey Southon
Most Valuable Player (Year 7B): Athena Feaunati
Most Valuable Player (Year 7A): Indhy Strickland
Most Valuable Player (Year 8B): Charlotte Ayres
Most Valuable Player (Year 8A): Grace McIntyre
Most Valuable Player (Year 9B): Eliza Flower
Most Valuable Player (Year 9A): Zahra Babali
Most Valuable Player (Year 10B): Chloe Lomas
Most Valuable Player (Year 10A): Jayda Penitani
Most Valuable Player (Third VII): Morgan Watt
Most Valuable Player (Second VII): Juzmin Taanuu
Most Valuable Player (First VII): Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard
Netballer of the Year: Kaylee Tamala
Rugby Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Kyle Budd
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Logan Eastwood
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9/10B): Tanerau O’Riley
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9/10A): Max Newton
Taipans Spirit Award (First XV): Charlie Menzies
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Kassiyus Anapa
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Banjo Newton
Most Valuable Player (Year 9/10B): Cooper Carey
Most Valuable Player (Year 9/10A): Illanois Southon
Most Valuable Player (First XV): Tymothy Palupe
Rugby Player of the Year: Tymothy Palupe
Swimming Awards
Taipans Spirit Award Girls (Years 7-12): Aoibhe Kerrigan
Taipans Spirit Award Boys (Years 7-12): Riley Edwards
TAS Swimmer of the Year Girls (Years 7-9): Taylah Smith-Miller
TAS Swimmer of the Year Boys (Years 7-9): Callum Jenkins
TAS Swimmer of the Year Girls (Years 10-12): Elize Lee
TAS Swimmer of the Year Boys (Years 10-12): Riley Burton
Jodie Steele Trophy – Most Outstanding Female Swimmer: Taylah Smith-Miller
Stuart Family Trophy – Most Outstanding Male Swimmer: Riley Burton
Tennis Girls Awards
Taipans Spirit Award Girls (Intermediate): Maddison Sonnex
Taipans Spirit Award Girls (Senior): Meeka Morrow
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Thirds): Peyton Deasy
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Seconds): Lilly Honnery
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Firsts): Isabella Franklin
Most Valuable Player (Thirds IV): Claire Plummer
Most Valuable Player (Seconds IV): Amelia Barlow
Most Valuable Player (First IV): Valenova Tsai
Danielle Slater Trophy – Most Valuable Girls Tennis Player: Valenova Tsai
Tennis Boys Awards
Taipans Spirit Award Boys (Intermediate): Matthew Barnes
Taipans Spirit Award Boys (Senior): Alec Dyer
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Thirds): Bear Newsham
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate Seconds): Vraj Patel
Most Valuable Player (Intermediate First): Jordan Bolger
Most Valuable Player (Thirds IV): Lachlan Hegedus
Most Valuable Player (Seconds IV): Shubham Bhatt
Most Valuable Player (First IV): Rhylee Jackson
Daniel Humphrey Shield – Boys Tennis Player of the Year: Rhylee Jackson
Touch Football Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Navy): Caidence Pagano
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Halle Honnibal
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Erin O’Neill
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9): Taylah Smith-Miller
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10): Mikala Fox
Taipans Spirit Award (Seconds VI): Morgan Watt
Taipans Spirit Award (First VI): Lorren Ieli
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Navy): Chloe Hunter
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Zarayah Williams
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Kyla Diesing
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Zahra Babali
Most Valuable Player (Year 10): Melanie Hamilton
Most Valuable Player (Second VI): Larissa White
Most Valuable Player (First VI): Kayla McCormick
Girls Touch Football Player of the Year: Jorja Lockhart
Volleyball Girls Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Red): Holly Dodd
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Navy): Inaya Malik
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Alex Bezdan
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Sienna Crawford
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9 Navy): Ariadna Prutean
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9): Aaliyah Richardson
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10): Mya Morrow
Taipans Spirit Award (Second VI): Amelia Barlow
Taipans Spirit Award (First VI): Grace McGuinness
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Red): Milla Smith
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Navy): Yashvi Jaggari
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): McKynlee Franklin
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Georgia Dunstall
Most Valuable Player (Year 9 Navy): Anna Thompson
Most Valuable Player (Year 9): Sarah Consolati
Most Valuable Player (Year 10): Kiya Watkins Rameka
Most Valuable Player (Second VI): Shannel Almario
Most Valuable Player (First VI): Meeka Morrow
McIntosh Volleyball Shield – Girls Volleyballer of the Year: Kate Caddy
Volleyball Boys Awards
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Navy): Zavier Morrow
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7): Haemaru Mun
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 7/8 Red): Lennox Corlett
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8 Navy): Luca Dyer
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 8): Darcy Franklin
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9 Navy): Harmanpreet Dharan
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 9): Joshua Jung
Taipans Spirit Award (Year 10): Ryley Egstorf
Taipans Spirit Award (Third VI): Liam Clarke
Taipans Spirit Award (Second VI): Samuel McKee
Taipans Spirit Award (First VI): Thomas Jenkins
Most Valuable Player (Year 7 Navy): Byron Rodgie
Most Valuable Player (Year 7): Jayden Park
Most Valuable Player (Year 7/8 Red): George Li
Most Valuable Player (Year 8 Navy): James Wandschneider
Most Valuable Player (Year 8): Banjo Newton
Most Valuable Player (Year 9 Navy): Callum White
Most Valuable Player (Year 9): Khalis Southon
Most Valuable Player (Year 10): Amir Kakayee
Most Valuable Player (Third VI): Ashley Broadbent
Most Valuable Player (Second VI): Anthonie Yang
Most Valuable Player (First VI): Frank Nishimwe
Brent Thomas Shield – Boys Volleyballer of the Year: Charlie Newton
SPECIAL GUESTS
Camryn Newton-Smith: Heptathlete and 2024 Australian Olympic Team Member.
Lani Pallister: 2024 Olympic Gold Medallist and World Champion Swimmer.
2024 Term 3 Duke of Edinburgh Awards & Silver Colours Awards Recipients
2024 Term 3 Duke of Edinburgh Awards & Silver Colours Awards Recipients
During today’s Assembly, Years 4-12 students and staff, along with parents and carers, gathered to acknowledge some of our Junior and Senior School students, for their outstanding academic achievements in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Silver Colours Awards categories.
Duke Of Edinburgh Awards
To receive a Bronze Award in the international Duke of Edinburgh program, students must dedicate significant time and effort to achieve their community goals.
Bronze awardees participate in an ‘overnight adventurous journey’, weekly service activities, physical recreation, and work towards improving a chosen skill.
Congratulations to our two Year 12 students who have worked so diligently to earn this award:
Bronze Award Recipients: Ellerah McPhail and Lilly Rider.
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Canterbury Silver Colours Awards
Our Colours Awards reflect students’ dedication to the College’s four key dimensions: Academics, The Arts, Sport and Service and Leadership.
Students’ active participation in these areas are recognised via the accumulation of Colours points.
Today, we celebrated the achievements of our Junior and Senior School students, who have earned their Silver Colours Award.
Several of our Senior School students have achieved both Silver and Gold Colours this year.
To receive a Silver Badge in Junior School, students must achieve 30 colours points.
To receive a Silver Pocket in Senior School, students must achieve 40 colours points in at least two of the four dimensions above.
Junior School Silver Badge Recipients:
Haeun Bae, Pegella Beh, Fletcher Fenwick, William Flaxman, Brody Huckin, Yulia Kovalev, Vienna Lee, Patrick Marr, Austin Musk, Sienna Neilan, Mason Suckling, Max Suckling, Sarah Zhang.
Senior School Silver Pocket Recipients:
Shannel Almario, Olivia Baker, Sienna Burnham, Riley Burton, Phoebe Dyer, Eliza Flower, Bailey George Gravenall, Ainslie-Alyssa Iva, Jemma Kim, Oscar Laredo, Elize Lee, Joe Matsushita, Noah Meier, Meeka Morrow, Pippa Nelson, Isabella Oxenbridge, Brooklyn Pukallus, Amelia Ryan, Pippa Sharp, Jayla Thoms, Ashutosh Vaitha, Zac Vasquez, Ruby Wandschneider, Gabrielle Watson, Taylor Wheatley, Lily Wong, Henry Zhang.
Canterbury’s Microsoft Showcase School Recognition Continues…
Canterbury’s Microsoft Showcase School Recognition Continues…
We are proud to announce our continued recognition as a Microsoft Showcase School.
This achievement reflects the dedication and innovation of our staff in creating student-centred, immersive and inclusive learning experiences.
As part of this global community of pioneer schools, we are committed to leveraging technology to inspire lifelong learning and develop essential ‘World Ready’ skills in our students.
This recognition not only acknowledges our ongoing efforts in educational transformation, but also provides us with valuable opportunities to collaborate with Microsoft, engage with like-minded school leaders worldwide, and further enhance our teaching and learning practices.
We're excited to continue empowering our students to achieve more through innovative education.
Canterbury College has been an official Microsoft Showcase School since 2021.
2024 QLD Secondary Schools Cup: Tennis State Finals Team Championships | Canterbury Wins Bronze Medal Representing South Coast Region
2024 QLD Secondary Schools Cup: Tennis State Finals Team Championships | Canterbury Wins Bronze Medal Representing South Coast Region
Our girls did us proud last week up in Rockhampton – home of Australian tennis icon ‘Rocket’ Rod Laver, in the 2024 QSSTT State Finals, where we finished third overall.
Representing our South Coast Region, we narrowly missed out on gold and silver by just a few games in a closely contested semi-final against Kelvin Grove SHS, who were representing the Metro North Region.
On the first day’s Pool A play-offs, we beat Somerville House, Shalom College and Sunshine Coast Grammar School, dropping just five games across 18 matches – a dominating performance.
Valenova was undefeated during the whole competition as the No.1 seed, winning all her singles and doubles matches.
Our other team members Katie, Isabella, Maddison and Mckynlee all played superbly throughout the two days, in very hot and gruelling Central Queensland conditions.
One highlight was meeting Mr Rob Barty – the father of Aussie tennis superstar Ash Barty, who is a big supporter of this event.
Overall, I think we performed really well, placing as the third best school for girls tennis throughout all of Queensland.
Especially when Queensland is regarded as a tennis ‘power state’.
We will strive to get stronger, faster and more accurate in the coming years.
Special thanks to Dan Bolger, Brock Franklin and Perran Sonnex for their dedication and support as Assistant Team Managers for the trip.
We have our Primary Schools Tennis Cup coming up this Term 4 on Friday 25 October on the Gold Coast and we have our teams ready to compete.
Come join our mighty Canterbury Taipans Tennis Club anytime – T: 07 3299 0900 | E:
Mr Charlie Tsai
Head Tennis Coach | Canterbury College
Year 11 Etiquette Lessons | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Year 11 Etiquette Lessons | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Today, our Year 11 students experienced a last day of Term 3 special Wellbeing class, focused on fine dining manners and social etiquette.
Held in a restaurant setting on campus, our Hospitality students – guided by their teachers, served their peers while creating a fine-dining experience.
Throughout the three course meal, Mrs Lainey Loneragan – Managing Director of Etiquette & Manners Australia, led the students through each stage of formal dining etiquette.
They learned how to use cutlery correctly, identify the right drinking glass, choose the correct bread roll, and navigate a fine-dining environment with confidence.
Beyond the meal, students also explored the etiquette of introductions, phone and communication manners, proper hygiene, handshakes, and dressing for different occasions.
This valuable knowledge will serve them well as they enter the wider world outside Canterbury.
Check out more photos from the event on our Facebook Page HERE.
Years 5-6 & Senior School ‘The Sudsy Challenge’ BBQ Fundraiser | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Years 5-6 & Senior School ‘The Sudsy Challenge’ BBQ Fundraiser | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
During today’s lunch break, our busy Term 3 concluded with a Years 5-6 and Senior School campus BBQ Fundraiser in our Lower P Block rear pergola area for The Sudsy Challenge.
Staff and students from these cohorts enjoyed a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and ice cream, all in support of this very worthwhile cause.
Hosted by our Senior School Kime House students, this Day 3 of 3 BBQ completes our fundraising efforts for Orange Sky Australia.
To donate to our official Canterbury College The Sudsy Challenge, please visit HERE.
In 2023, we actually topped the national leaderboard as the most generous school or organisation with over $34,000 raised.
We have since topped last year’s record with over $45,000 raised already at the time of writing!
Orange Sky Australia has already provided over 1.9 million kilograms of FREE laundry and 20,000 showers and 330,000 hours of genuine, non-judgmental conversation to Aussies doing it tough.
By supporting The Sudsy Challenge, you will be helping to continue this incredible work, offering practical support and dignity to those who need it most.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
End Of Term 3 Chapel Service & Kime House Assembly With Special Guest: Orange Sky’s Nic Marchesi OAM | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
End Of Term 3 Chapel Service & Kime House Assembly With Special Guest: Orange Sky’s Nic Marchesi OAM | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Thursday afternoon we had our special End Of Term Chapel Service and Kime House Student-Led Assembly for all Prep to Year 12 students.
It was a time to reflect upon a busy 10 weeks of Term 3 and meet Orange Sky Australia’s Co-Founder and 2016 Young Australian of the Year Nic Marchesi OAM.
Nic addressed our gathered assembly and talked about ‘all things’ The Sudsy Challenge.
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College Chaplain Father Dan Talbot delivered his homily that focused on finding the joy, especially in the disappointing moments of life…
“Joy was the message for our End Of Term Chapel Service.
But more about finding the Joy, especially during the disappointing moments of life.
We were encouraged by our bible reading to understand that Joy comes from God, and Joy can be found in even the most painful moments of life.
It will always come down to perspectives, and how we look at those moments.
There will be some times when we need the help of others to see that different perspective, but it will always be there.
Joy is always an option; will you use it?”
Fr Dan Talbot
College Chaplain
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Spring Music Festival: Symphonic Splendour Concert | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Spring Music Festival: Symphonic Splendour Concert | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Wednesday night marked the second instalment of our 2024 Spring Music Festival series, with Symphonic Splendour showcasing outstanding performances by our orchestra and band music ensembles in the Performing Arts Theatre.
The evening featured our Ritornello, Sinfonia, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Combo students, all delivering excellent performances on stage.
Check the full photo album on our Facebook Page HERE, and stay tuned for videos of some of the Symphonic Splendour performances.
The third concert in our five-part 2024 Spring Music Festival Series – Friday Night Rocks, is happening in Term 4 on Friday 11 October from 6:00pm – 8:30pm in the CEC.
The Sudsy Challenge: Day 2 Of 3 | Double Donation Day & School Assembly’s Orange Sky Special Guest Speaker
The Sudsy Challenge: Day 2 Of 3 | Double Donation Day & School Assembly’s Orange Sky Special Guest Speaker
TODAY (Thursday) Is ‘Double Donation Day’ For Orange Sky Australia’s The Sudsy Challenge!
So all donations to the Sudsy Challenge will be doubled* thanks to the Shine On Foundation.
You heard that right, donations to our fundraising page will be MATCHED, up to a total of $30,000.
So $24 = $48 which means one load of laundry becomes two for someone in need.
So we are depositing the proceeds from Tuesday’s Junior School BBQ Fundraiser today.
Our official The Sudsy Challenge webpage for any donations is HERE.
And today our School Assembly special guest is 2016 Young Australian of the Year and 2020 Order of Australia Medallist Mr Nicholas Marchesi – the entrepreneur, innovator and storyteller who co-founded Orange Sky Australia in 2014 alongside his best mate Mr Lucas Patchett.
The Sudsy Challenge: Day 1 Of 3 | Junior School BBQ Fundraiser Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
The Sudsy Challenge: Day 1 Of 3 | Junior School BBQ Fundraiser Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
During Tuesday’s lunch break, Kime House hosted a Junior School BBQ Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser on The Green to support Orange Sky Australia.
And today (Wednesday) officially kicks off Orange Sky’s annual The Sudsy Challenge, with Canterbury students and staff trading uniforms for bright orange Sudsy clothes.
For the next three days, participants will keep their orange gear on to spark conversations, raise awareness and fundraise for those facing the hardships of homelessness.
Named after the first laundry van ‘Sudsy’ – built by Orange Sky co-founders Nic and Lucas right here in Brisbane – this three-day challenge mirrors the three days and three sets of washing machines and dryers it took to get Sudsy up and running.
This Thursday afternoon, all Prep to Year 12 students will come together for a special End Of Term Chapel Service and a Kime House Student-Led Assembly.
This Assembly will feature Orange Sky Co-Founder and 2016 Young Australian of the Year Nic Marchesi OAM, who will inspire us with ‘all things’ The Sudsy Challenge.
Could you help us make a difference? To donate to our official Canterbury College The Sudsy Challenge, please visit HERE.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
