2024 Year 12 Canterbury Prefects Handover Lunch
2024 Year 12 Canterbury Prefects Handover Lunch
Yesterday, our 2024 Year 12 Canterbury Prefects and the newly appointed 2025 Prefects team came together for a lively Handover Lunch, enjoying a feast of tacos and plenty of engaging conversations.
Students exchanged valuable insights, fresh ideas, and a few tried-and-true leadership tips to help the 2025 Prefects hit the ground running.
As we celebrate this exciting transition, we extend a heartfelt thank you to the 2024 Prefects for their dedication and passion, wishing them the best of luck during their final term at Canterbury.
More photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Tournament | Event Wrap
2024 Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Tournament | Event Wrap
Last Wednesday 2 October to Sunday 6 October, our Senior School Touch Football Girls Teams proudly competed in the Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Competition held at the Gold Coast Performance Centre in Runaway Bay.
This five-day event featured over 580 school teams from around the globe, making it the largest touch football tournament in the world.
Both the Canterbury 15 Years and 18 Years Girls Teams showcased their talents, teamwork, fitness and determination, representing the College with pride throughout the competition.
15 Years Girls Team
Under the guidance of Coach Miss Georgia Grimsey, our 15 Years Girls put on an impressive display, finishing third in their pool group.
This achievement is even more remarkable given that it was their first time playing together, having only managed a few team training sessions before the tournament.
Despite this, their sheer grit and team growth in every match was undeniable.
Our players also demonstrated their strong individual skills while working cohesively as a team, laying a strong foundation for future success.
18 Years Girls Team
Led by Coach Mr Karl Skinner, our 18 Years Girls performed at an exceptional level, securing second place in their pool group.
Unfortunately, they narrowly missed out on advancing to the final 16 due to their lower points differential only, which highlights just how tightly contested the competition was.
Despite the near miss, their passion and commitment shone through, with every game highlighting their resilience, skills and teamwork.
Both teams represented Canterbury College with immense pride and dedication, leaving their mark amongst 580 fellow teams.
The leadership and support provided by our coaching staff played a pivotal role in the teams' success.
We are excited about the future of Canterbury’s Touch Football Program, and anticipate the continued growth and achievements of our young athletes in the years to come.
Mrs Georgia Skinner
Touch Football Coordinator
‘Next Step’ Year 12 Completers / Graduates Survey | Advance Notice For March 2025
‘Next Step’ Year 12 Completers / Graduates Survey | Advance Notice For March 2025
This is a friendly advance notice only that all Year 12 Queensland students will be invited to participate in the annual Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey between March – June next year in 2025.
This short confidential survey will ask questions about graduates’ activities since finishing school – like further study and employment.
Graduates can expect to be invited to the survey via a letter from the Queensland Minister for Education, or an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, on behalf of the Department of Education.
Please check your contact details are correct with the school and your learning account by logging into the student portal – https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/
We appreciate your participation in this important survey, as your feedback helps the Queensland Government to support our school and improve services for future senior students, plus you can win a prize for participating.
For more information, please see the attached artworks or visit – www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/
Thank you!
Prep Science Incursion | Professor Jellybean: Topic ‘Colour Your World’
Prep Science Incursion | Professor Jellybean: Topic ‘Colour Your World’
Today, all our Prep student classes enjoyed an exciting Science incursion with regular visiting educator Professor Jellybean.
This term, the preppies are exploring the scientific topic ‘Colour Your World’, so Professor Jellybean guided them through a hands-on investigation to uncover the colourful world around us.
The students learned about the flow of light energy and discovered how sunlight powers life on Earth.
One highlight was mixing a seaweed solution with calcium water to create colourful ‘worms’, demonstrating a fascinating chemical reaction.
The students were thrilled to watch the natural changes happen right before their eyes.
Our young preppies also studied how changes in nature can occur, as they prepared seed bombs that they will later plant.
These will bloom into vibrant, insect-attracting flowers, connecting them to the natural world.
Through these engaging activities, Professor Jellybean integrated key elements of the Australian Curriculum, making science both fun and interactive for our young learners.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
2024 Canterbury Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night | 6pm - 8pm, TONIGHT Wednesday 9 October @ Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
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What: 2024 Canterbury Senior School Co-Curricular Awards Night.
When: Arrive 5:45pm For 6:00pm Start – 8:00pm, TONIGHT Wednesday 9 October 2024.
Where: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC) – Canterbury College.
- Entry via Junior School Gate, High Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking.
Who: For ALL Senior School Students & Staff | Parents, Carers & Families | VIP Guests | Executive Leadership Team | Senior School Management.
Hosts: Mr Arnie Marraiya – Acting Director of Sports and Activities | Dr Katrina Peddell – Director of Performing Arts.
Dress Code: ALL Canterbury Students – Formal School Uniform | Parents, Carers & Families and VIP Guests – Smart OR Business Casual.
Award presentations for ALL Senior School Co-Curricular Sports, Performing Arts and Thought Sports Club Activities.
Incoming Year 7s For 2025 Orientation Day: Parents & Carers Workshop & Tour
Incoming Year 7s For 2025 Orientation Day: Parents & Carers Workshop & Tour
On Tuesday morning, we hosted our incoming Year 7s for 2025 Orientation Day, where happy parents and carers engaged in a special workshop facilitated by Dr Arne Rubinstein from The Rites of Passage Institute.
This session allowed parents and carers to explore valuable issues while their children actively participated in designated campus ‘familiarisation’ activities around the grounds.
Dr Arne Rubinstein shared informative insights into creating healthy rites of passage for teenagers, emphasising the importance of:
Belonging: Fostering a sense of community and inclusion.
Safety: Ensuring physical and mental well-being and encouraging a safe environment for making mistakes and learning from them.
Identity: Recognising and celebrating each student's unique qualities, strengths and interests.
Skills: Developing resilience, emotional intelligence, a sense of vision and purpose, and a growth mindset.
Throughout the workshop, parents and carers reflected on their own teenage experiences and discussed the kind of relationships they aspire to build with their own children now.
It was a meaningful opportunity for them to gain deeper insights into understanding teenagers.
We extend our sincere thanks to all parents and carers who joined us, and special gratitude goes to Dr Arne Rubinstein for his time and insightful presentation to our 2025 Year 7 Canterbury cohort.
2024 Canterbury Years 3-6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival | Photo Gallery Now Available
2024 Canterbury Years 3-6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival | Photo Gallery Now Available
The 2024 Canterbury Years 3-6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival has wrapped up – and we have a winner!
Cranmer House came out victorious for the second year running, claiming the highly coveted trophy.
Big congratulations to all our Year 3-6 students for their incredible House spirit.
You cheered on your teammates and made the day even more exciting with your energy and support!
1st - Cranmer
2nd - Becket
3rd - Ramsey
4th - Temple
5th - Goldsworthy
6th - Kime
Age Champions:
8 Years Girls
1st - Andrea Agbuya
2nd - Darci Humphrys
3rd - Niamh Baker
8 Years Boys
1st - Dan Jenkins
2nd - Leo Marr
3rd - Jack Robertson
9 Years Girls
1st - Emily Meredith
2nd - Darcey Henry-Hopkins
3rd - Mariana Marouk
9 Years Boys
1st - Keenan Ries
2nd - Oliver Buckley
3rd - Zakaria Misraoui
10 Years Girls
1st - Vienna Lee
2nd - Suah Cho
3rd - Heidi Lintott
10 Years Boys
1st - Dejan Radovanov
2nd - Hudson McCormack
3rd - Noah Nanai Williams
11 Years Girls
1st - Sophia Burton
2nd - Lelia Dong
3rd - Scarlotte Garnham
11 Years Boys
1st - Brody Huckin
2nd - Cooper Lane
3rd - Patrick Marr
12 Years Girls
1st - Zara Sell
2nd - Savannah Segran-Sassen
3rd - Pegella Beh
12 Years Boys
1st - Leo Christie
2nd - Caden Taylor
3rd - Nate Puhakainen
To see the FULL gallery from this event, please visit our Facebook page HERE.
Don’t miss the moment when Mr Ben Maxfield announced the 2024 winning House – the excitement was next level!
Senior School Leadership Investiture Ceremony: For Our Incoming 2025 Student Leaders
Senior School Leadership Investiture Ceremony: For Our Incoming 2025 Student Leaders
On Tuesday afternoon, one of our highlight events – the annual Senior School Leadership Investiture Ceremony, was hosted in the CEC before a large audience of Years 5-12 students and staff, our Senior School and Executive Leadership senior management teams, invited VIP guests, and the proud parents and families of our student leaders.
This ceremony celebrates the official appointments of our School Captains, Prefects, House Vice Captains, and Activity Leaders for the upcoming 2025 school year, symbolised with handovers from the ‘old guard’ of 2024 student leaders.
So a huge congratulations to our incoming 2025 Senior School Student Leadership Team, and our best wishes for the next 12 months with the full support of the College staff.
It was wonderful having so many clearly proud parents, carers and families of our student leaders attending the investiture ceremony, before joining us over a pleasant afternoon tea outside the CEC.
Lastly, a special thank you to our outgoing 2024 Student Leaders who have demonstrated our College Values of integrity, respect, gratitude and effort so superbly with our entire school community.
For the full photo gallery of the event, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
2025 School Captains
Amelia Ryan
Benjamin Stanley
2025 Prefects
Becket House Captain: Riley Burton
Cranmer House Captain: Ayesha To’o Tufuga
Goldsworthy House Captain: Ruby Simpson
Kime House Captain: Amelia Westin
Ramsey House Captain: Thomas Jenkins
Temple House Captain: Charlotte Austin
Academic Captain: Chloe Booth
Sports Captain: Grace McGuiness
Performing Arts Captain: Haydn Li
Service Captain: Morgan Watt
Spirituality Captain: Shannel Almario
2025 House Vice Captains
Becket House Vice Captain: Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
Cranmer House Vice Captain: Juliana Chen
Goldsworthy House Vice Captain: Alex Panagiotou
Kime House Vice Captain: Tayla Budd
Ramsey House Vice Captain: Larissa White
Temple House Vice Captain: Aspen Maher
2025 Activity Leaders
Bands Captain: Oscar Laredo
Choir Captain: Shannel Almario
Dance Captain: Phoebe Dyer
Rock School Captain: Olivia Baker
Strings Captain: Susie Kim
Athletics Captain: Georgia Barlow
Basketball Captain: Ayesha To’o Tufuga
Cricket Captain: Benjamin Stanley
Cross Country Captain: Riley Burton
Debating Captain: Claire Plummer
Football (Soccer) Captain: Mojdah Amiri
Football (Soccer) Captain: Thomas Jenkins
Hockey Captain: Ruby Aitchison
Netball Captain: Tayla Southall
Rugby Captain: Riley Lynch
Swimming Captain: Savannah Paniagua
Tennis Captain: Amelia Westin
Tennis Captain: Mitchell Dixon
Touch Football Captain: Savannah Paniagua
Volleyball Captain: Juzmin Taanuu
Volleyball Captain: Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
2024 Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival | Event Wrap & Photos
2024 Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival | Event Wrap & Photos
This year’s Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival took place on Wednesday at our Aquatic Centre, where students from Years 7-12 demonstrated their swimming prowess and House spirit.
The event fostered a real sense of teamwork and connection among participants with cheering from the grandstands – especially during the House-based swimming relay race.
As part of a new tradition, the Year 12 cohort made a splash by all jumping into the pool together, marking a memorable moment in their final year at Canterbury.
Congratulations to all the Age Champions, King and Queen Of The Pool - Riley Edwards & Taylah Smith-Miller, and a special ‘shout-out’ to Ramsey House as the 2024 Senior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival Champions!
For more highlights, check out the event photo gallery on our Facebook Page HERE.
Employment Opportunities For Students @ NEW KFC Yarrabilba Restaurant Opening Soon
Employment Opportunities For Students @ NEW KFC Yarrabilba Restaurant Opening Soon
KFC’s new Yarrabilba Restaurant is opening soon, so they are holding a Recruitment Day on Saturday 19 October 2024.
If students are interested, but unable to attend on the day, please still apply as KFC can organise an alternative interview time and date.
Part-Time OR Casual Team Member employment opportunities exist for after school, weekend and school holiday work shifts.
Please see their poster image which details the information students will need to apply for these vacancies.
There is also the opportunity for students to undertake a School-Based Traineeship at KFC.
Apply via – careers.kfc.com.au