Our Year 12 'Class Of 2023' | Today’s ATAR Results Summary
Our Year 12 'Class Of 2023' | Today’s ATAR Results Summary
Dear Canterbury Community,
Today we received our subject results from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and our ATAR results from the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
So I am pleased to share with you some of the highlights and summaries of our Year 12 student cohort’s academic achievements in 2023.
This year, we have three remarkable students who achieved an ATAR over 99.00.
This is the equivalent of an OP1 in the previous system.
Congratulations to Caleb Garai who received a 99.60 ATAR and is our Dux of the College for this year.
Fellow graduates Chloe Ahern received a 99.50 to be awarded our Proximae Accessit to the Dux, while Duli Silva received a 99.30.
Six Canterbury students will be awarded with Premier’s Commendations for their superb results of six As.
Overall, 33% of our Year 12s achieved an ATAR of 90.00 or above.
This is our third best result in the College’s history, with a record-high ATAR/OP eligibility of 84%, which would be one of the highest levels in the state which averaged 51%.
Again, this showcases our high academic credentials and culture, as part of Canterbury’s four-dimensional education in Academics, Sport, The Arts and Service & Leadership.
22% of our students achieved an ATAR of 95.00 or above, representing the second-best result in the College’s history.
57% of our graduates achieved an ATAR of 80.00 or above, also the second-best result in the College’s history.
In addition, this Year 12 cohort earned 147 VET qualifications between them, a strong indicator of the ‘World Ready’ skills and training they have already attained across the past two years.
There were 98 results of 90 or above in individual subject results, which is truly worthy of acclamation.
24 of our students achieved only As and Bs.
I am proud of the results achieved by all our students across the full ATAR range, based on effort and diligence in their various subjects, and not just natural academic talent.
To the Year 12 teaching and support staff, as well as everyone who taught the Class of 2023 over the years, thank you and well done.
More importantly than anything else, these results will open doors for our students to take the next step in their lives with confidence and optimism.
Many of our Year 12s have actually already received offers for their first or second course preferences, and it’s genuinely rewarding to have guided them along their life destination.
Mr Dan Walker
College Principal
Please Note: As is the case for every Queensland school, these results only include those students who have provided permission for the school to access this information.
We do enjoy high levels of permission from our students, while some schools seem to experience lower rates of permission granted by their Year 12s.
New Head Of Junior School Announcement | Canterbury College Welcomes Karen Roman
New Head Of Junior School Announcement | Canterbury College Welcomes Karen Roman
Dear Canterbury Community,
I am pleased to introduce our new Head of Junior School, Karen Roman to our community of parents, carers, students and staff.
When appointing a new Head of Junior School, our most important consideration was to find somebody with a clarity of purpose and vision, based on a depth of experience in similar roles in an independent school.
In Karen, we have most definitely found a person able to take our Junior School to the next level.
Karen has most recently served as the Manager of Student Services at Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ), the peak body which represents and coordinates the efforts of the independent school sector across the state.
In this role, Karen has worked with hundreds of schools in the areas of learning support and inclusion, as well as curriculum planning, and has conducted dozens of reviews for school Principals into all areas of their operation.
Prior to this role, Karen was Head of Junior School at AB Paterson College on the Gold Coast, where she oversaw the rise of that school to Number One by many academic indicators.
She achieved this through a wise use of talent and enthusiasm with staff, and a clear vision for how to maximise the achievement of every single student.
I feel genuinely lucky to have attracted somebody of Karen’s stature in the independent schools sector to Canterbury.
Importantly, I know that Karen is aligned with our current direction and will also bring new insight to our existing programs and processes in student wellbeing, behaviour and academic achievement.
She has already met some members of the Junior School leadership team, and has worked with Canterbury periodically over the years, on various projects and staff professional development.
Karen will be starting with us at the beginning of the new academic year.
I know her warmth and authenticity will be evident for the whole community to see upon her arrival at Canterbury in January.
Our Junior School Leadership Team, with Karen now at the helm, remains very stable:
Alisha Richardson – Assistant Head of Junior School (Learning)
Brittany Sinclair – Assistant Head of Junior School (Wellbeing)
Andrew Powell – Assistant Head of Junior School (Wellbeing)
Christina Jasem – Head of Literacy Development
Natalie Birt – Head of Learning Support
Ben Maxfield – Head of Sport and Activities (Junior School)
In 2024, I know Karen will be keen to meet as many families and staff as possible.
As is always the case, our community will no doubt generously welcome Karen, as a new senior leader to our College.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
Regards
Mr Dan Walker
College Principal
2023/24 Canterbury College: Campus Christmas Closure Dates!
2023/24 Canterbury College: Campus Christmas Closure Dates!
Junior School Admin | Secondary School Admin | Corporate Services College Admin
CLOSES: 4:00pm Friday 15 December 2023
REOPENS: 8:00am Monday 8 January 2024
Junior School - 07 3299 0847 |
Secondary School - 07 3299 0843 |
Corporate Services College Administration - 07 3299 0888 |
Finance Department / Family Liaison Officer
CLOSES: 4:00pm Friday 15 December 2023
REOPENS: 9:00am Tuesday 2 January 2024
Early Learning Centre
CLOSES: 6:00pm Friday 15 December 2023
REOPENS: 6:45am Wednesday 3 January 2024
Canterbury OSHC: Outside School Hours Care - Vacation Time
CLOSES: 6:00pm Friday 15 December 2023
REOPENS: 6:30am Tuesday 2 January 2024
SCHOOL RESUMES – TERM ONE, SEMESTER ONE 2024
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Canterbury College Campus Uniform Shop
Over 70 Fee-Free TAFE Courses Now Available @ TAFE Queensland
Over 70 Fee-Free TAFE Courses Now Available @ TAFE Queensland
Great news!
Over 70 Fee-Free TAFE Courses are now available at TAFE Queensland in a range of high-priority areas – including health and science, business, cyber security and IT, education and community, agriculture, and service industries.
Don't break the bank!
If you're eligible for Fee-Free TAFE funding, some or all of your course costs will be covered by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
Although you’re paying less, you still receive the same quality of training and education.
So get job ready in 2024!
Fee-Free TAFE courses have been specifically chosen based on local skills demand and advice from industry.
When you complete training in these high-priority areas you can feel confident for what comes next, knowing you have the industry-relevant skills employers are looking for.
Apply now and seize your opportunity with Fee-Free TAFE.
2023 Canterbury Taipans December Club News | WE NOW HAVE OUR OWN APP!
2023 Canterbury Taipans December Club News | WE NOW HAVE OUR OWN APP!
Dear Canterbury Taipans Club Members & Families,
Hopefully you’ve registered your new account and have entered your 2024 bookings via our new Customer Portal.
If not, it gets even easier from TODAY with the launch of our very own Canterbury College Taipans Branded App available via Google Play and the App Store:
Canterbury College Taipans App: Google Play
Canterbury College Taipans App: App Store
Canterbury College Taipans Branded App Features
Our easy-to-use App enables all our Swimming and Tennis Program members, customers and families to manage their enrolments, bookings and payments.
- Current student level progression and progress reporting.
- Lesson check-ins: including coach identification and your pool lane or tennis court allocation.
- Advance lesson absentee notifications and make-up session bookings.
- Moving enrolments to different lesson days and/or times.
- Online point-of-sale portal with a change of billing details service.
- Intensive holiday program lesson bookings and payments.
- New student enrolments.
- Club news and major announcements.
- Bad weather alerts plus much more!
For First Time Users
During your first App log-in, you will need to add all the typical account set-up details for yourself and your enrolled student/s, your current physical address, contact details, and billing information, which will ensure all this information is up-to-date and correct heading into 2024.
Please Note: You will also need to agree to the updated Terms & Conditions required by the new system’s App functionality and billing process.
For Those Currently Registered Via Our New Customer Portal
Simply download the App and use the same Username and Password that you use for the new Customer Portal.
If you forget your password, just click the Forgot Password button and follow the prompts.
Fortnightly Direct Debits
The main change to our new 2024 operating system is migrating to a largely Direct Debit process.
Gone are the days of sending invoices at the start of each school term or monthly program, and customers having to manage larger invoice amounts.
With the new automatic Fortnightly Direct Debits, once enrolled in our program/s, your booking/s will just continue seamlessly until you notify us of any cancellations with 30 days' advance notice.
Billing will occur on the first Wednesday of each fortnight.
For families with multiple enrolled children, or children doing multiple programs, you will see these transactions appear on separate lines, making it simpler to track and manage your payments.
Upon first enrolling with our new Customer Portal and/or App, you will be prompted to provide your payment details, which can be updated at any time.
Lesson Fees & Discounts
With the new Customer Portal and/or App, you may notice some changes to certain lesson fees.
Some lessons will need to be adjusted to reflect fortnightly billing vs monthly billing, as well as standardised lesson lengths being created for each program type.
We are pleased to inform you that multiple lesson discounts and multiple enrolment discounts remain unchanged, with these being automatically applied to each billing run.
Unfortunately, the Canterbury Student Discount is unable to be applied.
But we are working towards replacing this discount system with a credit voucher process for all current Canterbury students.
Future updates on this are expected once school returns in 2024.
If you have any questions about price and discount changes, please email Mr Kym McIntosh, General Manager – Canterbury Taipans Sports Club –
Outstanding Invoices
As we transition over to the new fortnightly Direct Debit billing system, all accounts in the current system will need to be brought up-to-date.
This means any outstanding invoices need to be paid ASAP.
So please email us should you require any assistance or a conversation about your account and any late payments –
Finally, my Taipans crew and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and we will see you in 2024!
Mr Kym McIntosh
General Manager – Canterbury Taipans Sports Club
ORIGINAL PDF LETTER - 2023 Canterbury Taipans December Club News | WE NOW HAVE OUR OWN APP!
7,000 Canterbury College Facebook Followers Milestone Reached!
7,000 Canterbury College Facebook Followers Milestone Reached!
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Your FREE Campus Master Plan: Towards 50 Years Brochure | Available @ ALL Canterbury Admin Offices & Online NOW!
Your FREE Campus Master Plan: Towards 50 Years Brochure | Available @ ALL Canterbury Admin Offices & Online NOW!
Dear All,
Your FREE Campus Master Plan: Towards 50 Years brochures are now available, if you wish to collect a copy or copies for your household, from any of our College Administration Offices.
This document summarises Canterbury’s campus capital works already completed, currently in progress, our next required projects, and the upcoming planned buildings from 2021 right up until 2037.
The brochure includes:
- An opening introductory background and summary.
- A Junior School campus capital works summary.
- A Secondary / Senior School campus capital works summary.
- Our new Childcare Centre plans and other Master Plan projects.
- A Q&As section covering the two core questions.
- Our Campus Master Plan Projects Timeline.
- And the all-important double-page spread Campus Map with Key Proposal Features.
Our Canterbury Community has much to look forward to with this Campus Master Plan, as we continue providing all the facilities our students need to succeed, and our parents and carers demand for their children.
So please grab your FREE copy/ies on the last day of school THIS Wednesday for some timely and exciting holiday reading…
We would also really appreciate you handing on extra brochure copies to ANY prospective Canterbury families that you might know of.
It could prove just that extra bit of motivation they need to get in touch!
NB: The brochure is available in two formats on our Publications webpage HERE.
NB: The brochure is also extracted with campus renders and photos on our dedicated webpage HERE.
2023 Canterbury Taipans December Sporting Holiday Camps: Netball, Athletics, Tennis | 8:30am – 12pm Midday DAILY | Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 December @ Canterbury College
2023 Canterbury Taipans December Sporting Holiday Camps: Netball, Athletics, Tennis | 8:30am – 12pm Midday DAILY | Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 December @ Canterbury College
What: 2023 Canterbury Taipans December Sporting Holiday Camps: Netball | Athletics | Tennis!
- Learn basic skills and techniques under qualified coaches using proven training programs.
- Keep fit and active while making new friends in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
- Large fully equipped changerooms with toilets, parent rooms, plus indoor and outdoor showers.
When: 8:30am – 12:00pm Midday DAILY | Monday 11, Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 December 2023.
Where: Netball @ Sports Hall | Athletics @ Field 1 Athletics Track | Tennis @ Tennis Centre – Canterbury College.
- Entry via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
Who: For ALL Children Aged 5 – 10 Years | OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Hosts: Canterbury College Taipans Sports Centre.
Cost: $45 Per Session Per Day For Each Sport.
RSVPs: BOOKINGS & PAYMENTS VIA SPORT LOGIC WEBLINK HERE.
Dress Code: Suitable Sports Wear With Sun Protection For Outdoor Sports.
NB: Don’t forget your drink bottle!
Contact: For More Information AND/OR Booking Support – Canterbury Taipans Sports Centre: T – 07 3299 0900 | E -
Visit our centre’s Splash & Smash Café serving hot and cold drinks, plus various tasty sweet and savoury snacks.
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REMINDER: 2023 Tiny Taipans Learn To Swim: Summer School Holidays Intensive Program | Mon 11 - Fri 15 & Mon 18 - Fri 22 December | 5 x Arvo Class Options: 1-On-1 OR Group Lessons!
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST BOOKING FORM AS TEXT WEBLINK HERE.
2023 Canterbury Secondary School Speech Night | 6pm – 8pm, THIS Tuesday 28 November @ Logan Entertainment Centre - PLEASE RSVP NOW!
2023 Canterbury Secondary School Speech Night | 6pm – 8pm, THIS Tuesday 28 November @ Logan Entertainment Centre - PLEASE RSVP NOW!
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
Principal Mr Dan Walker warmly invites you to attend our annual Secondary School Speech Night, where we celebrate this year’s College award winners and recognise their achievements…
What: 2023 Secondary School Speech Night – Canterbury College’s Annual Awards Ceremony.
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm, THIS Tuesday 28 November 2023.
5:30pm - Student Awardees Arrived.
5:45pm - Doors Open For Parents, Carers, Families & Guests.
6:00pm - Event Commences.
8:00pm - Event Concludes.
Where: Logan Entertainment Centre – 170 Wembley Road, Logan Central.
- Plenty of FREE on-site parking available.
Who: For ALL Years 7-11 Students | Their Parents, Carers & Families.
Hosts: College Executive Leadership Team | Secondary School Administration.
RSVPs: You MUST book your FREE tickets directly with the Logan Entertainment Centre by 11:59pm THIS Sunday 26 November 2023 – BOOKING WEBLINK HERE.
Dress Code: ALL Canterbury Students: Formal School Uniform - including blazers, with boys to wear long formal pants. | Parents, Carers & Non-Canterbury Siblings: Smart Casual / Business Casual.
Once awardees are finalised, parents and students will be notified in advance.
Contact: If you have any questions regarding the Secondary School Speech Night, please contact your child’s Head of House OR Secondary School Admin – T: 07 3299 0843 | E: