2024 Junior School Public Speaking Competition Finals: Lumina Program | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Junior School Public Speaking Competition Finals: Lumina Program | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Last Thursday, we held our 2024 Canterbury College Junior School Public Speaking Competition in the Junior School Library. ️
As part of our Junior School’s Lumina Program – which supports high-performing students, the Years 3-6 finalists aimed to entertain, persuade or inform their audience with a particular topic.
This practical experience gave our young students the opportunity to demonstrate the impact and influence of language on their audience, while also building confidence speaking in public, as well as essential communication skills.
Our judges – Principal Dan Walker, Head Of Junior School Karen Roman, Assistant Head Of Junior School (Learning) Alisha Richardson and Junior School’s Public Speaking & Debating Coordinator Courtney Jones – joined the Lumina Program Head Jonathon Wheatley, to assess the various speeches based on their structure, pacing, volume, clarity and the use of technical or emotive vocabulary.
Additionally, the students’ body language played a crucial role in enhancing their spoken delivery.
Congratulations to these talented students for stepping up in front of senior College staff and participating in something that many find quite daunting.
The full photo gallery from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Young Business Leaders Program | Halfway Update
2024 Young Business Leaders Program | Halfway Update
The Young Business Leaders Program is now halfway through its 8-week course.
This co-curricular activity has been running throughout Term 2 on Wednesday afternoons after school in N Block.
This specialised entrepreneurial education compels students to formulate ideas and think critically, while also gaining valuable real-world commercial experience.
After a month of foundational business learning and initial project development, students are now focusing on the final stages of ideation, design, development, marketing and budgeting.
It’s exciting to see some students returning for their second year in this course, to further develop their own small business products or services from 2023.
The program will culminate in a special Breakfast Showcase event on Thursday 13 June, where the students will present their entrepreneurial business to the wider Canterbury Community.
The Young Business Leaders Program is organised by BOP Industries with the support of 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 new Logan Mayor Jon Raven.
We look forward to seeing these enthusiastic young entrepreneurs at their Breakfast Showcase in a few weeks’ time with businesses including: baked goods, handballs, cleaning attachments, community bracelets and more.
UPDATE: Junior School Construction Project - Bareibun Precinct
UPDATE: Junior School Construction Project - Bareibun Precinct
Dear Parents and Students,
Except for some bad weather in January and February, the major construction project in the Junior School has been progressing well.
At this stage, our builders are anticipating the construction will be completed in late August / early September, for a practical completion and handover in advance of the September school holidays.
This means that Year 1 and 2 classes will likely be moving into C Block (Year 2 on the 2nd floor and Year 1 on the ground floor) over these September holidays.
After construction of C Block is completed, further minor demolition will be required, and the Junior School Meadow restoration and Easterly Street carpark and set-down/drop-off area will be completed in Term 4.
Therefore, the whole area will be completed for the start of the 2025 school year.
- Prep classrooms will receive a minor facelift in advance of a full refurbishment at the end of 2026.
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) will be moving permanently into a new space from January 2025.
- The amount of open play space will increase significantly as a result of these changes.
- The covered outdoor area (the roof which can now be seen on the skyline) will also add 500sqm of sheltered play space for the Junior School.
We are excited for the opening of this major new space for our students.
As well as new classrooms for Year 1 and 2, there will be a specialist Library for ELC to Year 3, a STEM specialist classroom, a dedicated Dance and Drama room, new toilets for students and staff, and an additional new entrance to the Junior School from Easterly Street.
Additional carparking and a larger set-down and pick-up zone will also be engineered on the Easterly Street entrance.
Regards
Dan Walker
Principal
UPDATE: Canterbury Craft Collective - 66/100 Hats DONE! | 3:30pm – 4:45pm, Every Tuesday After School: Terms 2–4 @ Senior School Library
UPDATE: Canterbury Craft Collective - 66/100 Hats DONE! | 3:30pm – 4:45pm, Every Tuesday After School: Terms 2–4 @ Senior School Library
What an incredible response from the students regarding our new little Canterbury Craft Collective Club.
With their help, we have already made it to 66 hats/beanies to donate to Rosies: Friends On The Street on our big tally poster goal of 100.
But now our bank of yarn is actually starting to run low…
So if any families have any unwanted balls of wool to donate, that would be much appreciated!
Here is a photo of our tally poster so far, and what my desk looks like at the moment.
We are based in the Senior School Library for any wool drop-offs – thank you!
Ms Anita Pendreigh, Head of Libraries & Information Services, Teacher –
What: Canterbury College Craft Collective!
When: 3:30pm – 4:45pm, Every Tuesday After School: Terms 2–4, 2024.
(Plus some Lunch Breaks for students with sports training clashes).
Where: Senior School Library – Canterbury College.
Who: For ALL Senior School Students: Years 7–12.
Cost: FREE College Activity Club!
Club Coordinator Contacts:
Ms Anita Pendreigh, Head of Libraries & Information Services, Teacher –
RSVPs: Simply email the Club Coordinators OR just turn up to the club meetings.
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Term 2 Mission:
We want to crochet 100 hats / beanies to donate to Rosies: Friends On The Street.
Plus plenty more practical and community-focussed craft ideas for Terms 3–4.
So come learn some useful skills and share your ‘crafty’ passions as a group with us...
Canterbury’s Studio Tuition Performing Arts Program
Canterbury’s Studio Tuition Performing Arts Program
Some little hands playing a large piano last week at one of our regular Studio Tuition Recitals in the Performing Arts Theatre.
Canterbury’s Studio Tuition Performing Arts Program is available to ALL students from the ELC to Year 12.
Lessons are delivered by specialist teachers in the areas of Dance, Drama and Music – Orchestra Instrumental, Band Instrumental, Piano, Guitar and Voice.
Our students can have one-on-one, paired or small group studio lessons which are scheduled on rotating timetables throughout the school day.
Students may also elect to undertake examinations – including AMEB or Trinity for Music, plus Speech, Drama and Communication, and RAD for Dance.
2024 Studio Lesson Tuition Fees:
$42.75 per individual 30-minute lesson.
$64.50 per individual 45-minute lesson.
$85.50 per individual 60-minute lesson.
$23.75 per student in a paired 30-minute lesson.*
$17.50 per student in a small group 30-minute lesson.**
An $11.00 Studio Tuition Practice Diary is issued to each student per instrument at their first lesson.
*Paired lessons are only available if the student can be matched with another student of a similar standard.
If a matched pair is not available, parents/carers will be offered an alternative enrolment.
**Small group lessons are available for Junior School students only:
Years 3-4 students: String Instruments.
Years 5-6 students: Band Instruments – Concert Band.
Drama or Dance Lessons.
If groups cannot be formed, parents/carers will be offered an alternative enrolment.
FULL INFORMATION HERE – Studio Tuition - Canterbury College
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).
