2024 The Sudsy Challenge Australia: GET INVOLVED! | Our Orange Sky Champions Meet QLD Premier Mr Steven Miles
2024 The Sudsy Challenge Australia: GET INVOLVED! | Our Orange Sky Champions Meet QLD Premier Mr Steven Miles
School Captain Lilly Rider, and fellow Kime House leaders Kaylee Tamala and Josh Fullard, are passionate about making positive change in our communities.
And recently they actually met the Queensland Premier Mr Steven Miles as our Canterbury ambassadors for Orange Sky Australia and The Sudsy Challenge.
Watch their highlights video here – https://youtu.be/FKelO9z31yQ
A Message From Lilly Rider, Kaylee Tamala & Joshua Fullard
As student ambassadors for The Sudsy Challenge here at Canterbury, it has been such a rewarding experience to witness this initiative grow each year.
In our first year we started with only 12 participants, so it’s amazing to see how many of you have already signed up to join the challenge this year.
It has been a pleasure to work alongside like-minded individuals who share the same passion to raise awareness, so that people experiencing homelessness can access free laundry, warm showers, and genuine connections.
Last year was our biggest yet!
We were named Australia’s top fundraisers, collecting over $37,000, which provided over 1,500 loads of laundry to those in need.
In addition to raising these much-needed funds, it is more important that we understand what makes this charity initiative vital to our community.
Orange Sky Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that provides free laundry and shower services to those doing it tough in our community.
But while these services are important, it is the genuine conversations that allow those in Australia to positively connect with others, by sharing their experiences and feeling they are being heard.
Each year, The Sudsy Challenge takes part over three days.
So many of you may be wondering: WHY THREE DAYS?
Well, it took Orange Sky Australia co-founders Nic and Lucas three days (and three sets of washing machines and dryers) to get their first laundry van named ‘Sudsy’ working.
On Day Three, a friend named Jordan used the free mobile laundry service and taught Nic and Lucas that while clean clothes were important, it was the conversation and connection that mattered more.
So come on Canterbury!
Let’s work together to raise funds and awareness for homelessness in Australia and get ready to keep your orange kit on for three straight days this September.
We are encouraging all students in Years 5-12, all Canterbury staff and Canterbury families to join our Sudsy Team.
We will be completing this challenge in our last three days of Term 3 from Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 September.
It costs $48 to get started and receive your bright orange The Sudsy Challenge t-shirt to wear to school over those last three days.
Please sign-up and/or donate online to Canterbury’s Sudsy Team Page HERE – The Sudsy Challenge - Orange Sky - Canterbury College
Julie-Ann Gaske Farewell Celebration | Our Junior School Teacher (1998 – 2024) = 27 Years!
Julie-Ann Gaske Farewell Celebration | Our Junior School Teacher (1998 – 2024) = 27 Years!
A slightly different #ThrowBackThursday #TBT today with a current ‘historical’ figure – meant with all due respect!
At Wednesday lunchtime, we marked the bittersweet farewell for one of our favourite long-time teachers Mrs Julie-Ann Gaske, in our Canterbury Functions Centre.
For 27 years, Julie has been a dedicated and inspiring educator, who’s been passionately teaching and shaping young minds in our Canterbury Junior School since 1998!
Our always beautifully dressed and colourful scarf-loving teacher has taught across many primary year level cohorts over her busy career.
Senior College Executives and Junior School staff attended Julie-Ann’s official farewell to say their goodbyes, and celebrate the significant impact she has made here at Canterbury for well over two decades.
When Julie-Ann commenced here in 1998, our Australian Prime Minister was John Howard, the top-rated movies were Titanic and Saving Private Ryan, and the best-selling song was ‘The Cup Of Life’ by Latino popstar Ricky Martin for that year’s FIFA World Cup.
How time flies… Wishing you all the best from everyone here at Canterbury College!
Please let us know your favourite Julie-Ann Gaske memories in the Comments section on the related Facebook Post HERE.
AustSwim TAI: Become A Teacher Of Aquatics Access & Inclusion | 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 31 August @ Canterbury College Aquatic Centre
AustSwim TAI: Become A Teacher Of Aquatics Access & Inclusion | 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturday 31 August @ Canterbury College Aquatic Centre
Weblink for more information HERE - www.austswim.com.au
Year 10 General Maths Class | With Assistant Head of Mathematics and Commerce Faculty Miss Elizabeth Schluter
Year 10 General Maths Class | With Assistant Head of Mathematics and Commerce Faculty Miss Elizabeth Schluter
Our Year 10 General Mathematics students are currently mastering linear equations, a foundational component of algebra that leads into future STEM-related disciplines.
A linear equation represents a straight line on a graph and has the form: y = mx + c (or y = mx + b in some regions), where m is the slope and c (or b) is the y-intercept.
It's used to describe relationships with a constant rate of change (slope) between two variables.
Professions in finance, data analysis, engineering and other industries frequently use linear equations to model relationships, predict outcomes and analyse data trends.
Understanding linear equations builds academic problem-solving skills, improves logical thinking, and is essential for tackling more complex mathematics and real-world problems.
Enjoy our video where Miss Elizabeth Schluter simply explains the world of linear equations and their real-world applications.
Canterbury Represents @ 2024 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland Speech Contest | Sunday 4 August
Canterbury Represents @ 2024 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland Speech Contest | Sunday 4 August
46 Canterbury students, including 12 students from our Junior School, competed against dozens of other schools in the 2024 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ) Brisbane Annual Speech Competition, held at Griffith University on Sunday 4 August.
Canterbury won awards in ALL of the language divisions we competed in that day - Mandarin, Spanish, French and Japanese!
Overall, we won four gold, one silver and four 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 giving up their valuable time for coaching, and for their support during the competition - Mrs Helen Tani, Mrs Jennifer Wu, Ms Sara Rosello Pedros, Mrs Julia Martinez Garcia, Mrs Rosie Norfolk and Mr Daniel Clark.
Bravo à tous ! | ¡ Felicitaciones ! | よくできました！ | 太棒了！
More photos are available on our Facebook Page HERE.
EduTECH Australia 2024: Featuring Guest Speakers Principal Mr Dan Walker & Deputy Principal Mrs Meagan King
EduTECH Australia 2024: Featuring Guest Speakers Principal Mr Dan Walker & Deputy Principal Mrs Meagan King
With Canterbury College’s drive to have the best teachers educating your children, and constantly upskilling our teaching staff with ongoing Professional Development, our Principal Mr Dan Walker and Deputy Principal Mrs Meagan King are currently attending the EduTECH Australia 2024 Conference at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
As Australia’s largest education industry event with 350 speakers and 400 exhibitors, EduTECH serves over 10,000 educators and training professionals, who are eager to embrace innovation and foster growth while gaining Professional Development.
Our Principal and Deputy Principal are both there as guest speakers with Mr Walker on the ‘Leading A School Of The Future’ discussion panel and Mrs King on the 'Leading Innovation - Different Together' discussion panel, amongst other thought-provoking seminars and dynamic roundtables led by industry pioneers and experts.
The evolving needs of K-12 schools like ours, the impact and best usage of technology like AI, higher education, vocational education, continued learning, and educational infrastructure are all being debated at this major conference.
National Science Week: Science Factory – 50 Interactive Science & Technology Based Activities | Photo Gallery, Highlights Video & Event Wrap
National Science Week: Science Factory – 50 Interactive Science & Technology Based Activities | Photo Gallery & Event Wrap
Through Tuesday’s challenging and fun learning activities, students were encouraged to obtain the skills needed to analyse and respond through inquiry, imagination and innovation.
Science aims to ensure that students develop a means of expanding their curiosity and willingness to explore, ask questions and speculate on the changing world in which they live.
So 50 interactive science and technology-based activities were set up – from hearing heartbeats with stethoscopes, to animal x-rays and creating wind with a bucket and elastic – every activity featured easy-to-follow instructions, making each session a guided discovery lesson.
Students were able to create, invent and improve their overall thinking skills in a fun and educational way.
The Science ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting Authority) Curriculum emphasises the development of scientific knowledge, understanding and skills to help students explore and make sense of their world.
This Science Factory ‘expo’ can be related to the Science ACARA Curriculum in several ways:
- Growing scientific inquiry skills by encouraging students to ask questions, hypothesise and investigate phenomena.
- Fostering a scientific mindset and developing critical thinking skills in students.
- Encouraging students to use their scientific knowledge creatively and critically.
For the full photo gallery, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
National Science Week: Reptile Visit | Photo Gallery, Highlights Video & Event Wrap
National Science Week: Reptile Visit | Photo Gallery, Highlights Video & Event Wrap
During Tuesday’s lunch break, our Senior and Junior School students participated in an educational session as part of National Science Week.
They learned about the eons of reptile evolution, their various survival mechanisms, and the unique biological characteristics of these cold-blooded and scaly creatures firsthand.
Thanks to Sarah from True Blue Reptiles for leading these informative lessons and introducing us to their remarkable reptilian guests, which included turtles, snakes and lizards.
Check out our full photo gallery on our Facebook Page HERE.
Term 3 Loud Lunch Concert With Cranmer House ‘Daffodil Day’ BBQ Fundraiser | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Live Music Performance Video
Term 3 Loud Lunch Concert With Cranmer House ‘Daffodil Day’ BBQ Fundraiser | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Live Music Performance Video
During today’s lunch break, our Cranmer House Wolf Pack joined the Canterbury Rock School’s Loud Lunch Concert with their BBQ Fundraiser, to raise money and awareness for Cancer Council Australia's national Daffodil Day happening on Thursday 22 August.
If you wish to donate directly to the Cranmer House Daffodil Day Appeal, the Official Online Fundraising Page is HERE.
A big thank you to our Canterbury Rock School Bands for their amazing performances – including a cover of Ocean Alley’s ‘Lemonworld’, and to our staff and students for helping with the food, drink and payment booths.
For the full photo gallery, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
And just in case you missed our ‘Daffodil Day’ origami extravaganza now showcased in the Senior School Library, please see our video HERE.
The Future Of Education Summit 2024 Testimonials
The Future Of Education Summit 2024 Testimonials
I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to present a future-focused workshop at this inspired event.
The day brought together a diverse and articulate group of innovative educators who share an abiding commitment to providing students with practical, insightful, and enduring ways to navigate an ever-evolving landscape.
Participating in The Future Of Education Summit was uplifting and galvanising!
Nikki Bazaine
Head of Faculty - English | Teacher - Senior School
The Future Of Education Mentorship Breakfast was an incredible opportunity to not only listen to knowledge-rich presenters, but it allowed me to meaningfully connect with leaders across school contexts and states.
The mentors and presenters shared fantastic advice about how to pursue leadership opportunities and personal growth within schools, the digital space and external agencies.
My thinking was challenged and expanded, and I walked away with clear ‘next steps’ for how to build my professional personal brand and network.
The benefits did not stop at the end of the event, as I now have a network of like-minded individuals and mentors to reach out in the future.
Candice Stewart
Teacher - Junior School
The Future Of Education Summit leaves you full of provocations that challenge your thinking of education.
The Future Focused break-out sessions are engaging, giving an insight into projects created and delivered by educational colleagues in a variety of schools settings.
Using the most current research and having full focus on the skills required of the students of the future, you can't help but walk away knowing you've spent a day immersed in high-quality Professional Development, with the added extra of networking.
The Breakfast offers a truly impactful experience.
The careful matching of mentors and mentees, with dedicated time to talk, is the cherry on top of the Summit experience for aspirational leaders.
Meagan and Scott deliver a highly impactful summit which brims with a level of enthusiasm, to match their personalities.
Emma Crooks
Coordinator of Early Career Teacher Program | Teacher - Junior School
The Summit was an invaluable experience, as throughout the event, I was exposed to educational leaders and industry experts – as well as experts from different fields through a panel interview.
I left the Summit feeling very inspired about my future in the educational sector due to the forward-thinking discussions and networking opportunities presented throughout the event.
Courtney Jones
Teacher - Junior School