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!
Canterbury 2016 Graduate Wins Australia’s Richest Poetry Prize!
Canterbury 2016 Graduate Wins Australia’s Richest Poetry Prize!
Canterbury Class Of 2016 graduate Svetlana Sterlin has won the Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award for her book-length manuscript: ‘If Movement Were A Language’.
Selected from a final distinguished shortlist of four candidates, Svetlana receives $40,000 plus publication of her winning manuscript by the independent Vagabond Press.
This is the fifth biennial award made under the bequest for a poetry collection by a female poet, which reflects Australian culture in some way, and is presented by the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Ms Sterlin commenced Year 9 at Canterbury College in 2013 representing Ramsey House, and was an active member of the school’s athletics, cross country and swimming teams.
She represented Canterbury numerous times in cross country events up to the regional level, swimming up to the national level, and even competed at the 2015 Pacific School Games.
In 2016, Svetlana held the position of College Swimming Captain and involved herself in the Good Shepherd Program – a Seniors mentoring initiative supporting Year 7 students. ✍️
On the academic front, Ms Sterlin won an Australasian Schools Writing Competition Achievement Award back in 2014 – a positive omen for the professional recognition to come.
Svetlana’s writing has been recognised with other literary awards, aside from this prestigious Helen Anne Bell Poetry Award, namely the 2023 Richell Prize and the State Library of Queensland’s Young Writers Award.
Her poetry and short fiction appears in: Island, Westerly, takahē, Meanjin, Cordite and elsewhere.
Svetlana also edits with Voiceworks and is the founding editor of her own magazine featured here on her website: ‘swim meet lit mag’.
As an emerging screenwriter, Ms Sterlin has participated in various programs and initiatives run by Screen Queensland and the Queensland Writers Centre.
While her early writing was based in the world of fantasy, her recent works are largely centred around her lived experiences – much of it about her huge passion for swimming – perhaps first gained with Canterbury College…
Born in New Zealand to Russian/Jewish parents, Svetlana is now a Swimming Coach based in Brisbane.
She grew up with her own successful Swimming Coach father, so naturally her many stories revolve around swimming and take place poolside – including her winning entry in this latest high-level prize.
The Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award judging panel praised her manuscript, calling it:
“Captivating in its evocations of swimming in literal and metaphorical terms, and in its characterisation of the complexities of a family life, at once supportive and salutary.”
“Each of the poems is striking as its own self-contained sigh and collectively they develop a powerful narrative arc mapped out in language that is fresh, lyrical, stylish and brave.”
“The collection confronts ideas of displacement, mortality, human intimacy and self-knowledge in challenging and engaging terms.”
Ms Sterlin expressed her gratitude in her award acceptance speech.
“This is an incredible honour. To be among such esteemed company and to have even made the shortlist is such a proud achievement of mine.”
“Now, the opportunity for my debut collection to be published with Vagabond is a dream come true.”
“I cannot wait for the ripples of my poems to reach the shores I’ve been swimming towards for so long."
“As I grew up and my family moved around, swimming was one of the only constants in my life.”
The Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award is funded by the generous bequest of former university student and namesake Helen Anne Bell, and celebrates women poets and Australian literature.
Born in 1947, Bell worked widely in the areas of Adult Literacy and Aboriginal Education and was a Member of the NSW Adult Literacy Council, Australian Council for Adult Literacy, NSW Teachers Federation, Committee to Defend Black Rights and the Australian Association of Adult Education.
In this competition, entrants submit manuscripts between 50-80 pages long, which must relate to Australia in some way, and are judged by three distinguished award-winning Australian female poets and academics.
The current judging panel comprises of Cassandra Atherton, Jeanine Leane and Maxine Beneba Clark.
We couldn’t be prouder of Svetlana and her achievements, which reflect the spirit of excellence that defines Canterbury College.
Join us in congratulating Svetlana on this well-deserved honour!
