2024 Canterbury College Yearbook – The Cantabrian | Now Available
2024 Canterbury College Yearbook – The Cantabrian | Now Available
Our 2024 Yearbook is here!
Spanning 300 pages, this edition is packed with photos and highlights that showcase the many programs, events, and experiences that make up life at Canterbury College for our students, families, and wider community.
Hard Copy Pick-Up Locations:
- Junior School Administration Building
- Senior School Administration Building
Each Canterbury family is entitled to a FREE copy – to be collected by the eldest child currently attending the College.
Class of 2024 graduates can collect theirs directly from the Senior School Administration.
Prefer a digital copy?
Download it here:
2024 Yearbook PDF
SECOND SHOW ADDED! 2025 Canterbury Junior School Musical | Disney’s Frozen: Kids ❄️
SECOND SHOW ADDED! 2025 Canterbury Junior School Musical | Disney’s Frozen: Kids ❄️
Our production of Disney’s Frozen: Kids officially sold out – thank you for the incredible support!
Due to overwhelming demand, we’re excited to announce a SECOND PERFORMANCE has been added on the same day!
Second Show Added: Saturday 19 July | 4:45PM
️ Tickets on sale: Monday 14 July at 6:00PM
Ticket Link: 2025 Frozen Kids 2nd Show
️ Tickets: $11 per person (Adult & Child)
Location: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Doors Open: To ensure a calm and orderly entry, we’ve scheduled Doors A, B and C to open 10 minutes apart.
- Door A: 4:15 PM
- Door B: 4:25 PM
- Door C: 4:35 PM
Come dressed as your favourite Frozen character — Elsa, Anna, Olaf… costumes are warmly welcomed! ❄️✨
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of music, laughter, and magical moments as our Junior School performers take you on a journey through Arendelle.
The first show sold out fast, so don’t miss your chance to join us for this spectacular encore performance, or why not come along and enjoy the magic all over again?
✨Sneak Peek
Our students have been working incredibly hard during rehearsals — pouring their energy, passion, and teamwork into every moment.
Check out just how much heart has gone into bringing Disney’s Frozen: Kids to life!
Cantabile Choir: Festival of Voices Tour
Cantabile Choir: Festival of Voices Tour
We are immensely proud of the members of our Cantabile Choir, who recently travelled to Hobart to participate in the 20th Anniversary Festival of Voices.
Festival highlights included:
- Performing at iconic locations such as St David's Cathedral, the IXL Atrium, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Salamanca Markets, Hobart City Hall, the Convict Church at Port Arthur, and Lost Freight Café
- Attending concerts and events, including the renowned Big Sing
- Joining with youth choirs from around Australia and Spain to perform massed choral items
- Participating in a vocal workshop with the acclaimed German vocal ensemble, Sjaella
Alongside their musical commitments, the girls also enjoyed exploring Hobart and its surrounds.
Highlights included visiting the bustling Salamanca Markets, Constitution Dock, and the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum.
A day trip to the historic site of Port Arthur and an excursion to kunanyi/Mt Wellington, where the girls delighted in a little snow, which offered memorable experiences beyond the stage.
On our final morning, we explored the charming village of Richmond, famous for its heritage-listed stone bridge (and its tricky hedge maze, where a few girls almost got lost!).
The choir gave beautiful performances in a variety of settings, from relaxed open-air markets to the reverent atmosphere of a cathedral, with students receiving many compliments for their talent along the way.
A particularly special moment was reconnecting with a former Cantabile member (2005–2007), who now lives in Hobart and attended our performance at St David’s Cathedral.
Dr Katrina Peddell
Director of Performing Arts |Teacher - Senior School
Year 9 Mandarin Excursion Highlights
Year 9 Mandarin Excursion Highlights
In Semester 1, our Year 9 Mandarin students learned how to order food and drinks in Mandarin while exploring Chinese food culture and dining etiquette.
To wrap up Term 2, students visited Sunnybank, a hub for Brisbane’s Chinese community, known for its diverse grocery stores, shops, and restaurants.
The highlight was a Yum Cha experience, where each student completed a Speaking Challenge by ordering food and requesting utensils in Mandarin - practising their skills in an authentic setting.
After lunch, students took part in a scavenger hunt through the shopping centre, identifying Chinese characters and visiting Chinese-owned businesses popular with locals.
They explored places offering Chinese-speaking services, including medical and dental clinics, banks, foreign exchange outlets, insurance and finance firms, travel agencies, computer stores, real estate agencies, and pharmacies.
This hands-on experience showed students how widely Mandarin is used in the local community and how learning the language can open doors across many industries.
It was a valuable opportunity to apply classroom learning in the real world and experience the vibrancy of the Chinese-speaking community firsthand.
Mrs Jennifer Wu
Teacher – Senior School
2025 United Nations Day: Canterbury College Multicultural Celebration | Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
2025 United Nations Day: Canterbury College Multicultural Celebration | Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyHvCY8h-NI
On Friday 20 June, Canterbury College marked the final day of Term 2 with its biggest community event of the year, ‘United Nations Day’.
Now in its fifth year, the celebration has grown significantly from its humble beginnings in 2020.
The day featured a vibrant array of food stalls prepared by families, offering traditional dishes from across Africa, Europe, the Pacific, Asia, and more.
The festivities began with a First Nations Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, performed by the local Indigenous Mununjali and Logan Elders.
This was followed by the Parade of Nations Flag Ceremony, where students proudly carried flags representing their cultural heritage.
A vibrant 2.5-hour performance schedule showcased music, dance, and songs from countries including Samoa, New Zealand, South Korea, the Philippines, India, Africa, and many more – all choreographed by students with help from family and friends.
In addition, students from Years 5–12 came together to present a cultural fashion parade, proudly showcasing traditional attire from around the world.
Guests also enjoyed a range of cultural activities, including Indigenous weaving, henna tattoos, and arts and crafts.
This year’s United Nations Day was a powerful reminder of Canterbury’s rich diversity and inclusive spirit.
A big thank you to all the families, VIP guests, and students who supported and contributed to making this event such a success.
We were also pleased to welcome the Mayor of Logan, Jon Raven, who visited during the celebrations and showed his support for our vibrant multicultural community.
View the full photo gallery here.
2025 United Nations Day Opening Video
https://youtu.be/mN0FAoW-3tU
Cultivate Connections – United Nations Day Dance Celebration
https://youtu.be/7BkWOfyoqC4
Hundreds of Care Packages Prepared for Rosies Outreach
Hundreds of Care Packages Prepared for Rosies Outreach
The 2025 Rosies Service initiative, proudly led by both Junior School and Senior School Becket House students, has now come to a close.
We are proud to share that we have several hundred care packages containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a face towel, and even more cup noodles ready to pass on to the wonderful people at Rosies.
Thank you to all those who got involved.
Whether you helped assemble care packages, donated some toothpaste or donated 20 cup noodles.
Every single item makes a difference, and we thank you for your support.
Mrs Jennifer Russell
Head of House - Becket | Teacher - Senior School
Gold Coast Senior Interschool Chess Tournament Results
Gold Coast Senior Interschool Chess Tournament Results
This term, we took 20 students to King’s Christian College in Reedy Creek to represent our school in the 2025 Gold Coast Senior Interschool Chess Tournament.
Across the day, all students played seven competitive matches, with merit badges awarded to those who won 4.5 games or more.
Medals were presented to individuals and teams who placed in the top three.
Our students represented the school with pride, displaying excellent behaviour, wearing their uniforms impeccably, and engaging in each game with focus and genuine excitement.
It was wonderful to see their strong sportsmanship and team spirit throughout the tournament.
Competition Highlights:
B Division – Darcy Taylor, Sachiel Paniagua, Kassiyus Anapa, Calvin Saul
- Darcy Taylor placed 3rd individually, earning a bronze medal.
- The B Division team placed 3rd overall, with all team members receiving bronze medals.
- Merit badges: Sachiel Paniagua and Kassiyus Anapa
CC1 Division – Hunter Collinson, Sai Aungthan, Marcus Wylie, Anthony Leang
- The CC1 team placed 2nd overall in the C Division, with all members receiving silver medals.
- Merit badges: Hunter Collinson, Sai Aungthan, and Anthony Leang
CC2 Division – Matthew Barnes, Jordan Bolger, Alec Wylie, Harrison King
- Merit badges: Matthew Barnes and Jordan Bolger
CC3 Division – Somya Bhatt, Yulia Kovalev, Lewis Saul, Archer Theil-Paul
D Division – Joshua Blackman, Benjamin Crane, Llwellyn Van Eck, Felix Zheng
- Felix Zheng placed 2nd individually, receiving a silver medal.
- Llwellyn Van Eck placed 3rd individually, earning a bronze medal.
- The D Division team placed 2nd overall, with all team members receiving silver medals.
Overall, the day was a great success, and our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
We extend our sincere thanks to Gardiner Chess for hosting such a well-run and welcoming event.
Mr Harley Macbeth
Senior Teacher
Year 9 Science on the Go! Incursion
Year 9 Science on the Go! Incursion
On Wednesday 17 June, our Year 9 students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a vibrant science incursion led by Mr Sidney Hooker from Griffith University, as part of the 'Science on the GO!' program.
This initiative was designed to engage students with a series of visual and hands-on experiments, sparking their curiosity and enthusiasm for science.
Throughout the session, Sid demonstrated various scientific principles through captivating experiments that not only entertained but also educated the students.
These activities were carefully chosen to prepare the students for their upcoming assessment celebrating Science Week 2025!
Next term, the Year 9 students will have the chance to present scaled down, yet equally intriguing scientific experiments to our Junior School students as part of Science Week.
These shows have proven in the past to be important memories for both the Junior school students and Year 9s and helps foster a sense of mentorship and collaboration.
The positive reactions and enthusiasm from our Year 9 students were evident, as they eagerly participated and asked insightful questions.
This experience highlighted the engaging and fascinating nature of science as a subject, and the importance of practical, hands-on learning in fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.
Overall, the 'Science on the GO!' demonstration proved to be a resounding success, leaving our students inspired and excited about their future scientific endeavours.
Nick Gillin
Head of Faculty - Science | Teacher - Senior School
2025 Canterbury Junior School Musical – Disney’s Frozen: Kids | TICKET SALE TODAY 5PM!
2025 Canterbury Junior School Musical – Disney’s Frozen: Kids | TICKET SALE TODAY 5PM!
Step into the magical world of Arendelle! ❄️
Our amazing Junior School performers are bringing Disney’s Frozen: Kids – The Musical to life at Canterbury, and you’re invited to experience the magic!
When: Saturday 19 July 2025 | 3:00pm
Where: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Parking: Available via High Road, Old Logan Village Road, and Easterly Street Gate.
️Cost: $11 per ticket (Adult & Child) – Doors A, B or C
Ticket link: Tickets for 2025 Frozen Kids (Ticket sales open at 5pm on 19 June.)
Doors Open: To ensure a calm and orderly entry, we’ve scheduled Doors A, B and C to open 10 minutes apart.
- Door A:2:30 PM
- Door B: 2:40 PM
- Door C: 2:50 PM
Dress Code: Come dressed as Elsa, Anna, Olaf, or any Frozen character you love! Costumes are warmly welcomed! ❄️✨
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, laughter, and heartwarming performances that will melt even the iciest of hearts!
From snowmen to sisters, this enchanting production showcases the incredible talent of our young stars.
Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular show.
Canterbury’s Studio Tuition Term 2 Recital
Canterbury’s Studio Tuition Term 2 Recital
On Tuesday 17 June, the Performing Arts Theatre was filled with proud smiles and gentle melodies as our Junior students took to the stage for the Term 2 Studio Tuition Recital.
Students from Prep to Year 6 performed for their parents, carers, and families, many playing on stage for the very first time.
It was a great opportunity for them to share what they’ve been learning in their piano lessons and to grow their confidence in a supportive setting.
The recital is part of Canterbury’s Studio Tuition Performing Arts Program, which is open to students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12.
Led by skilled specialist instructors, the program offers individual and small group lessons in Dance, Voice, Piano, Guitar, as well as Orchestra and Band instruments.
Studio Tuition - Canterbury College
