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
Talking Taipans Episode 7, 2024
Talking Taipans Episode 7, 2024
Welcome to the first Talking Taipans episode for Term 3!
In this episode, join Mr Marraiya and ‘fill-in’ co-host Mr Glasson, as they cover all our latest Junior TAS and TAS sporting news and updates...
00:10 | New Co-Host Mr Daniel Glasson
00:33 | Junior School JTAS Sport Update
00:58 | JTAS Updated Sport Draws – MyCC
01:50 | TAS Sport Rivalry Round Local Derby vs JPC THIS Saturday!
02:14 | JTAS Sport Locations
02:30 | Special Awards Presentation: 2024 Senior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival Age Champions
Enjoy!
REMINDER: Logan’s RNA (Ekka) Show Public / School Holiday Monday 12 August
REMINDER: Logan’s RNA (Ekka) Show Public / School Holiday Monday 12 August
Canterbury College will be CLOSED on Monday 12 August for the annual Logan RNA (Ekka) Show Public / School Holiday.
Our Early Learning Centre AND Canterbury Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Service AND Canterbury Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre will also NOT be operating.
The following Wednesday 14 August is Brisbane’s RNA (Ekka) Show Public Holiday, and is NOT a Logan Area Public Holiday, so our school will operate as per normal on this Wednesday.
These holidays are based on a school’s physical address in the Logan City Council OR Brisbane City Council Local Government Areas, NOT the home suburbs where our parents and students are coming from, which causes confusion sometimes.
So there is only the ONE public / school holiday for Canterbury College on that Monday 12 August.
Life Education Queensland Visits Canterbury College
Life Education Queensland Visits Canterbury College
Over the past two weeks, our Junior School classes have engaged with trusted long-time health education sessions conducted by Life Education Queensland.
These sessions covered a range of important topics across all year levels, focusing on children's health and wellbeing – including nutrition, cyber safety, bullying, emotional health and relationships.
Since 1987, the same year Canterbury College was founded, this long-standing organisation has empowered over 1.5 million Queensland children and young people with the knowledge to make safer and healthier choices.
Last year alone, more than 201,852 students met Healthy Harold, their beloved giraffe mascot.
For more information on Life Education Queensland, please visit their website – https://lifeeducationqld.org.au/
Congratulations Mr Chris Pollock: Head Of Faculty - Maths & Commerce | 2024 ACELQ Pivotal People Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations Mr Chris Pollock: Head Of Faculty - Maths & Commerce | 2024 ACELQ Pivotal People Leadership Award Winner
Congratulations to Mr Chris Pollock, our Head of Faculty – Mathematics and Commerce and Senior School Teacher, who has been awarded the 2024 Australian Council for Educational Leaders Queensland (ACELQ)’s Pivotal People Leadership Award.
This award recognises:
- His commitment and leadership in implementing the academic strategic direction of the school, which has made a positive impact on student achievements and outcomes.
- His contributions and leadership in our research partnership with the University of Queensland around two of our programs – The Learner's Toolkit and The Canterbury Way.
Awards Link - https://www.acel.org.au/ACELWEB/Branches/QLD/Award/2024.aspx
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About the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL)
Our vision is to create a dynamic and collaborative learning community, where educators come together to share ideas and work towards our commitment to improve the quality of learning for all.
Our uniqueness is our connectedness with all in the education community, who represent the breadth, depth and diversity of the sector.
As Australia’s premier cross-sector professional association with a focus on leading and leadership at our core, we contribute to and draw from national and global research, practice and learning opportunities.
Interschool Spanish Day: Practicing Spanish Language Skills While Building Connections With Other Spanish Speakers
Interschool Spanish Day: Practicing Spanish Language Skills While Building Connections With Other Spanish Speakers
Today, our senior students who are studying Spanish, gathered at our Canterbury Functions Centre with three other schools for an all-day interschool cultural event.
The occasion provided an opportunity for the 50-odd students to practice their Spanish language skills, build connections and engage in three Spanish-themed activities.
They were required to give speeches that suited their chosen dress-up costumes, solve a written Spanish puzzle, and participate in a short Spanish-themed scavenger hunt.
The students were grouped into three main Spanish speaking countries to inspire some ‘cultural competition’ during the day – Mexico, Argentina and of course – Spain!
As the event concluded, students bid farewell to their newfound interschool ‘amigos’ and teaching staff with a heartfelt ‘adios.’
For more photos of the event, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Interschool Maths Teams Challenge | Event Wrap, Results & Photos
2024 Interschool Maths Teams Challenge | Event Wrap, Results & Photos
Today marked a major academic occasion, with our annual Interschool Maths Teams Challenge: Problem Solving Teams Event, featuring 80 teams from Years 5-12 in our Canterbury Events Centre.
These teams collectively represented 26 schools from right around South-East Queensland, with the four-hour competition giving each student the opportunity to showcase their mathematical knowledge and skills, logical thinking, teamwork and mental determination under various time pressures.
Congratulations to Canterbury College Team A from the Primary Division, for placing first amongst our highest number of competing Primary School teams to date.
And well done to Canterbury College Team A from the Intermediate Division for coming a close second in their category.
We look forward to this ‘major mathematical milestone’ growing yet again next year after starting with 47 teams in 2022, then 57 teams in 2023, and now those 80 teams today.
How’s your maths?: There are 150 past papers with over 2,000 maths questions available by clicking HERE.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
Bastille Day French Language Activities | Lunchtime Event Wrap & Photos
Bastille Day French Language Activities | Lunchtime Event Wrap & Photos
Today during lunchtime, our Year 9 French Global Studies students hosted Bastille Day activities for the Senior School campus.
Students enjoyed a competitive trivia challenge on French history and heritage, and many celebrated by wearing classic costumes at the photo booth.
Bastille Day actually commemorates the fall of the Bastille State Prison in Paris during the tumultuous French Revolution of July 1789, symbolising the fight for liberty, equality and fraternity (or brotherhood).
Today’s event provided students with a deeper understanding of these important values, and the significance of this people’s revolution against the aristocracy in global history.
Vive la France!
For more photos, visit our Facebook page HERE.
50th Australian Schools Rugby Championships | Congratulations Abigail, Aimee, Ainslie-Alyssa & Aaliyah
50th Australian Schools Rugby Championships | Congratulations Abigail, Aimee, Ainslie-Alyssa & Aaliyah
Congratulations to Ainslie-Alyssa Iva, our School Sports Captain, and the formidable Rugby 7s players Abigail Viriki, Aimee Henry and Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard, who are currently representing Queensland at the 50th Australian Schools Rugby Championships on the Sunshine Coast.
Students are representing the following teams:
- Abigail Viriki (Year 9) - QLD White U16s
- Aimee Henry (Year 10) - QLD Maroon U16s
- Ainslie-Alyssa Iva (Year 12) - QLD White U18s
- Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard (Year 12) - Lloyd McDermott's National Indigenous U18s Rugby Development Team
Additionally, our First XV Assistant, Touch and Rugby 7s Coach, Marioulla Belessis, is coaching the QLD Maroon U18s, who are scheduled to compete in the Gold medal match.
A special mention goes to Abigail Viriki and her QLD White U16 team, who are gearing up for today's Gold medal match against NSW 1.
Best of luck!
Also, Ainslie-Alyssa Iva (QLD White U18s) and Aimee Henry (QLD Maroon U16s) will showcase their skills in their respective Bronze medal matches.
Fantastic job Abigail, Aimee, Ainslie-Alyssa and Aaliyah!
For detailed championship results, please visit the Australian Schools Rugby website HERE.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
