Special Indigenous Elders - Anglican Schools Commission - Canterbury Joint Lunch Event
Special Indigenous Elders - Anglican Schools Commission - Canterbury Joint Lunch Event
Last Friday 1 April, Canterbury organised a special school visit for Mr Paul Paulson – Director of Indigenous Education for the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC).
It was a chance for Mr Paulson to personally introduce himself to our Principal Mr Dan Walker and our Indigenous school contact Mr Chris Nield – Director of Student Development, and discuss his role with the ASC and offer support for any and all of Canterbury’s Indigenous-based education.
Things snowballed beautifully from there, presenting the perfect opportunity to invite a big group of our local Elders and Indigenous educators to the campus for a buffet lunch – including kangaroo steak and damper amongst the dishes – with Mr Paulson, senior and relevant College staff, and student leaders from both our Junior and Secondary Schools.
There was even a display of traditional Aboriginal artefacts from their many thousands of years of pre-European settlement life and culture.
We look forward to seeing where this new and very happy relationship grows over time, as we proudly acknowledge Canterbury’s location on Yugambeh Country, and use the traditional Aboriginal names for our Yalburru Café and Early Learning Centre classes.
Each of our Pre-Kindy and Kindy rooms have been given the Yugambeh names for birds found in our local Waterford district.
We have the Mibunns (eagles), Kagarus (kookaburras), Bilins (parrots), Geiras (cockatoos) and Booanguns (curlews).
Our campus kitchen garden also heavily features traditional ‘bush tucker’ education and we especially thank Aunty Julie for being such an integral part of this whole program with our ELC and Junior School.
2022 South-East Queensland Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium
2022 South-East Queensland Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium
Canterbury College was honoured to host the senior student leaders from various Anglican Schools around South-East Queensland, for the second annual Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium on Friday 18 March 2022.
This year’s very appropriate theme – set amongst the backdrop of the global pandemic, war in Ukraine, climate change, and the recent Logan floods – was that of Embracing Joy, or finding positives in any situation, and creating happy solutions as part of their student leadership opportunities.
This event brings various student leadership groups together, so they can compare their different college approaches, philosophies and leadership values, while also joining forces to ‘group think’ ways of better finding and appreciating the joys of school life and leadership, to be a better role model for others.
The symposium nurtures closer relationships between like-minded schools, staff and students, and supports these leaders to embrace the joy of difference and diversity, that helps strengthen our Anglican unity and identity.
It also served as a chance for the whole group to pray together in the Canterbury Chapel for a joyful year ahead for their respective colleges, led by Canterbury’s new College Chaplain Reverend Melusi Sibanda.
After chapel service, student leaders listened to keynote presentations from: Reverend Richard Browning – Director of Mission, Anglican Schools Commission Southern Queensland; Natalie Waters – Business and Leadership Coach and Mentor; and global speaker Duku Forè GAICD – Founder of the Rich Dreams Program and App.
The messages from these keynote speakers to the student leaders were both powerful and memorable.
And the post-event feedback from various student leaders about the day summed up the symposium eloquently:
“Growth is only possible outside your comfort zone, that saying yes opens a million opportunities, and that you just need to put yourself out there, because anything is possible.”
“Their stories were very engaging, and the topics they brought up were extremely applicable, especially for Year 12 students.”
“Leadership is about putting yourself out there, taking risks, and respecting the people you represent.”
“The diverse panel of speakers showed me that being a leader is a diverse experience.”
“Be the role model you needed when you were younger.”
Special thanks must go to the staff who escorted their students from: The Glennie School, St Andrew’s Anglican College, Toowoomba Anglican School, The Southport School and Coomera Anglican College.
Canterbury would also like to thank the Principals and Headmasters of the attending schools for their continued support of the symposium.
The 2023 symposium will be held at Canterbury College on Friday 24 February 2023.
Canterbury College welcomed the following Anglican schools and their student leaders in 2022: All Saints Anglican School, Cannon Hill Anglican College, Coomera Anglican College, St Andrew's Anglican College, St John's Anglican College, St Paul's School, Toowoomba Anglican School, The Glennie School, The Southport School and The Springfield Anglican College.
Canterbury Students Shine @ Sydney's 2022 Australian Track & Field Championships
Canterbury Students Shine @ Sydney's 2022 Australian Track & Field Championships
Congratulations to all our champion track and field athletes who travelled down to Sydney to compete in the 2022 Australian Athletics Championships (Saturday 26 March - Sunday 3 April 2022) - especially during such a disrupted last 12 months for training with COVID impacts, Logan's recent flooding and snap lockdown quarantining.
We have such dedicated athletes who train hard - whether they attend our Canterbury training sessions, external club sessions, or do their own private training around home.
Their personal commitment to their sport is obvious and the results on the track speak for themselves...
Canterbury Student Event Highlights
Year 7 Student Mia Chizzoniti with a brilliant 800m race effort.
Fellow Year 7 Student Calise Kypr at her first national athletics event appearance, who did an amazing job placing 12th in the Triple Jump and 17th in the Hurdles.
Year 8 Student Destinee Pickvance-Yee who performed an outstanding Personal Best in her Race Walk placing 5th.
Fellow Year 8 Student Sophie Webb who hit the track running in her 2,000m Steeplechase placing 4th with a 1-minute better Personal Best time.
Her older sister in Year 10 Student Emily Webb who also ran a strong race in her 2,000m Steeplechase placing 12th, after she landed on her knee at one point, then backed it up with a 6-second better Personal Best time in the 3,000m placing 10th.
Year 11 Student Eloise Stanley competed in the 2,000m Steeplechase too, and in one of her best performances to date, she placed an impressive 6th place, before going on to run a beautiful 3,000m race.
Year 11 Student Alexander Arbuthnot performed incredibly well in his pet event the Pole-Vault, placing 3rd in the U17s and getting a Personal Best in the U20s.
A massive shout-out to recent Canterbury graduate Jade Arbuthnot who has returned to national competition after major knee surgery 12 months ago.
And to Class of 2021's Connor Addley (feature photo) who has returned to the field by placing 3rd with a monster throw in a very close Javelin competition.
Both these inspiring athletes are now coaching, so you will still see them track side - even if they are a little camera shy...
Congratulations again - we are all very proud of you! 😊
Mrs Brooke King
Taipans Sporting Clubs Operations Administrator and Athletics Coordinator
Canterbury College: Official Microsoft Showcase School!
Canterbury College: Official Microsoft Showcase School!
Did you know only 11 schools in Australia have achieved the status of being a Microsoft Showcase School?
To be recognised, you must graduate up through the levels - starting as a Microsoft Lighthouse School, through to being a Microsoft Gold School, and finally reaching the peak with Microsoft Showcase School status.
The Microsoft Showcase School Program is an educational transformation program connected with an international community of innovative schools worldwide.
This program facilitates immersive experiences to encourage lifelong learning and streamline the evolution of fundamental future-ready skills, allowing students to accomplish more.
Canterbury College is now well into its third year as a 1-1 Student - Microsoft Surface Pro Laptop Device school from Year 4 upwards.
Once the program is fully rolled out, students will also receive a new device every three years, typically in Years 4, 7 and 10.
This will mean students are always working on a device capable of the demands of evolving digital learning opportunities.
There has been tremendous uptake and support by families and staff as our students use the Microsoft Surface Pro devices to 'power' their futures.
Of course, on simple levels, our students use their devices to research and record information predominantly using the top-end Microsoft Office package we deploy and rapid school-based data delivery.
Even in non-1-1 years, most classes leverage the 'instant and permanent' OneNote to teach and warehouse lessons.
In conjunction with MyCC, this takes teaching and learning to levels not imagined by generations past.
Many schools right across the world using Microsoft products aspire to become Microsoft Lighthouse Schools.
Schools must really use the technology and show genuine commitment to value-adding as an experience and an education to achieve this status.
Once becoming a Lighthouse or Showcase School, that school has access to worldwide networks for sharing insights and best-practices using the Microsoft Education Transformation Framework.
Each school is also allocated specific advisors and support from Microsoft to enable even more digital transformation, backed by exclusive access to offers and next-generation products.
There are numerous Lighthouse Schools around Australia, but in 2021/2022, only eight officially approved Microsoft Showcase Schools - including your very own Canterbury College.
Canterbury can take pride in knowing that Microsoft has acknowledged our dedication to exemplifying vision, innovation, and academic transformation, allowing students to prepare for their future beyond our campus - and truly be World Ready!
Mr James Jenkins, our Director of Innovation and Learning, is the staff member driving this initiative and deserves a massive thank you for his wonderful efforts in this area.
Becoming a Microsoft Showcase School isn't a destination, but rather the beginning of another exciting journey. There will be new skills to learn and new tools to embrace as we turn our ambitions in the digital learning space into reality... - Mr James Jenkins
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2022 Canterbury ELC & Prep Easter Hat Parade
2022 Canterbury ELC & Prep Easter Hat Parade
One of our favourite events of the year - the ELC & Prep Easter Hat Parade! 🎩🧢👒
Happy Easter holidays everybody! 🐣🐇
PS: So good to have parents and carers back on campus again, now that Queensland Government COVID restrictions have eased. 🙏🥳
PPS: Here are just ten photos - the full 74-image photo gallery is on MyCC and our Facebook Page for sharing with your family. 📸📷
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 4-Day ‘Learn To Swim’ Intensive Program - BOOK NOW!
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 4-Day ‘Learn To Swim’ Intensive Program - BOOK NOW!
OPEN TO ALL COLLEGE FAMILIES | STUDENTS | STAFF | THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Experienced and fully qualified coaches.
Quality sport programs.
Heated 10-lane Olympic-sized 50-metre Lap pool.
Dedicated heated marquee-enclosed ‘Learn To Swim’ pool.
Large fully equipped changerooms with parent rooms plus indoor and outdoor showers.
NEW Splash & Smash Café.
THIS Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2022 - ONLY 4 DAYS DUE TO GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Friday 15 April).
• For ages 3 years & up.
• Five swimmers per 30-minute class.
• Levels: Cuttlefish, Crayfish, Lobsters, Swordfish, Marlins, Dolphins, Sharks.
Morning Class Lessons - Start Times (Half Hour Sessions): 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am.
Class Option A: 4-Day Week Cost: $65 per swimmer for 4 x Half Hour morning class lessons plus 1 x FREE Term 2 lesson.
NEW Private Option B: 4-Day Week Cost: $80 per swimmer for 4 x 20 Minute private lessons from 10am onwards.
BOOK NOW - Tel: 07 3299 0900 | Email: | ONLINE BOOKING WEBLINK HERE
LOCATION: Canterbury College - Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre.
- Please use the Sports Precinct Gate via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Then follow the signs with plenty of onsite parking.
YOUR HOSTS: Canterbury College and Canterbury Taipans Swimming.
Canterbury College - Sports Facilities Virtual Tour
Canterbury Tiny Taipans Swim School Webpage
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 4-Day Athletics Development Camp - BOOK NOW!
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 4-Day Athletics Development Camp - BOOK NOW!
OPEN TO ALL COLLEGE FAMILIES | STUDENTS | STAFF | THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Experienced and fully qualified coaches.
Quality sport programs.
Professional standard athletics running track and facility.
Large fully equipped changerooms with parent rooms plus indoor and outdoor showers.
NEW Splash & Smash Café.
Canterbury student discounts.
THIS Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2022
• For ages 4-10 years old.
• Includes: Running Technique, High Jump, Long Jump, Discus, Shotput, Javelin.
• All events are rotated through each 3-hour session to maximise engagement.
• Our program teaches basic skills & fitness for each event in a safe & fun environment.
• Participants need to bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and morning tea snack.
• Ice block provided each day after the session is finished.
Time: 8:00am – 11:00am each morning.
DAY 4 Thursday: Participants MUST pack swimming gear for a special 11am - 12pm noon swim session AND 12pm noon Pizza Party at the adjoining Aquatic Centre.
Cost: $110 for all 4 sessions OR $35 per session.
BOOK NOW - Tel: 07 3299 0900 | Email: | ONLINE BOOKING WEBLINK HERE
LOCATION: Canterbury College - Athletics Track.
- Please use the Sports Precinct Gate via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Then follow the signs with plenty of onsite parking.
YOUR HOSTS: Canterbury Taipans Athletics and Canterbury College.
Canterbury College - Sports Facilities Virtual Tour
Canterbury Taipans Sport Webpage
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 3-Day Tennis Camps - BOOK NOW!
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 3-Day Tennis Camps - BOOK NOW!
OPEN TO ALL COLLEGE FAMILIES | STUDENTS | STAFF | THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Experienced and fully qualified coaches.
Quality sport programs.
Heated 10-lane Olympic-sized 50-metre Lap pool.
Dedicated heated marquee-enclosed ‘Learn To Swim’ pool.
Large fully equipped changerooms with parent rooms plus indoor and outdoor showers.
NEW Splash & Smash Café.
THIS Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2022 - ONLY 4 DAYS DUE TO GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Friday 15 April).
• For ages 3 years & up.
• Five swimmers per 30-minute class.
• Levels: Cuttlefish, Crayfish, Lobsters, Swordfish, Marlins, Dolphins, Sharks.
Morning Class Lessons - Start Times (Half Hour Sessions): 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am.
Class Option A: 4-Day Week Cost: $65 per swimmer for 4 x Half Hour morning class lessons plus 1 x FREE Term 2 lesson.
NEW Private Option B: 4-Day Week Cost: $80 per swimmer for 4 x 20 Minute private lessons from 10am onwards.
BOOK NOW - Tel: 07 3299 0900 | Email: | ONLINE BOOKING WEBLINK HERE
LOCATION: Canterbury College - Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre.
- Please use the Sports Precinct Gate via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Then follow the signs with plenty of onsite parking.
YOUR HOSTS: Canterbury College and Canterbury Taipans Swimming.
Canterbury College - Sports Facilities Virtual Tour
Canterbury Tiny Taipans Swim School Webpage
2022 Secondary Interhouse Dodgeball Competition
2022 Secondary Interhouse Dodgeball Competition
As the saying goes: If you can dodge detention… you can dodge a ball! ;-)
Here are ten photos from our end-of-term Secondary Interhouse Dodgeball Competition, with eventual winners: Those CRANMER HOUSE Wolves. 🐺🏆
Duck Dodge Duck Weave Dodge Duck! 🏐🏐🏐💨💨💨
Did you make the full 93-image photo gallery posted on MyCC and Facebook???
Years 3 & 4 Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Pizza Day
Years 3 & 4 Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Pizza Day
Canterbury's Years 3 and 4 students celebrated a term of hard work in our on-campus 'Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden' with a pizza making day last Thursday 31 March 2022.
A special 'thank you' to Mr Paul Penny and Mrs Brittany Sinclair for sharing their passion for all things 'green and growing' with these students, and creating such an engaging real-life program.
And it was wonderful to have Aunty Julie on-site to explain the connections between Indigenous culture and lifestyle and their native bush tucker - as Australia's original 'paddock to plate' farmers living entirely off the land.
Students enjoyed harvesting the ingredients they grew themselves in the garden, assembling their own pizza creations, witnessing the clay pizza ovens in action, and enjoying a delicious meal with their friends on the picnic blankets outside - all on the second last day of Term 1.
Bon Appetit - as these little 'green fingers' quickly turned into sticky 'pizza fingers'...
The full 98-image photo gallery is on MyCC and Facebook.
