2024 ELC – Prep Father’s Day Fun | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 ELC – Prep Father’s Day Fun | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Wednesday afternoon, our ELC and Prep students joyfully welcomed their dads to school for a special ‘Father’s Day Fun’ event.
The day was filled with smiles as families enjoyed activities like paper plane folding, bow tie colouring, and building with LEGO.
Wishing all our amazing dads a Happy Father’s Day this Sunday!
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
Year 7 Food & Hospitality Assessment: Healthy Breakfasts
Year 7 Food & Hospitality Assessment: Healthy Breakfasts
Our Year 7 Food and Hospitality students have successfully completed their assessment on making Healthy Breakfasts.
Each student thoughtfully designed, planned and created their own nutritious breakfast, incorporating foods from three different food groups, in accordance with the Australian Healthy Eating Guidelines.
All the fathers and male carers out there might just be getting a big healthy breakfast in bed this Sunday for Father’s Day!
Canterbury Dance 2025 | Senior School Co-Curricular Offerings + Week 9 Auditions + NEW BoyzCrew (Years 7-10): REGISTER NOW - CLOSES 8PM, THIS WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER!
Canterbury Dance 2025 | Senior School Co-Curricular Offerings + Week 9 Auditions + NEW BoyzCrew (Years 7-10): REGISTER NOW - CLOSES 8PM, THIS WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER!
Dear Parents, Carers & Students,
Canterbury College has a rich and thriving co-curricular Dance Program on offer to ALL students.
Please find below information that outlines these dance opportunities for Canterbury’s Senior School students next year in 2025.
Auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles information is covered, including costs and dance uniform requirements.
Please Note: Dance uniforms, jazz shoes and stockings orders for 2025 will open on Friday 1 November 2024 and close on Monday 11 November 2024.
ENSEMBLES INFORMATION
Canterbury Dance Troupe (Years 7-12)
This non-auditioned, non-competitive team is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for students eager to embrace the art of movement and dance.
Exploring choreography, jazz and contemporary dance styles, the Canterbury Dance Troupe offers a perfect opportunity for students to explore the skills of creating and performing dance in a nurturing environment.
Show Team (Years 7-9) and Canterbury Dance Company (Years 10-12)
Both the Show Team and Canterbury Dance Company are auditioned teams providing an opportunity for students to participate in competitive dancing for the College.
The team goal is to build on existing skills in musicality, coordination, confidence and stage presence, while developing skills in the jazz and lyrical/contemporary dance styles.
Students will compete in various eisteddfods, and perform at school events such as Assemblies, the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular and stage musicals.
Hip Hop Varsity (Years 7-12)
This auditioned dance team allows students to participate in competitive Hip Hop dancing with the College, while the team goal is to build on skills in this Hip Hop style.
Students will compete in various eisteddfods and perform at the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular.
Students in Hip Hop Varsity are permitted to also audition for the Show Team or the Canterbury Dance Company if they wish.
Hip Hop Squad (Years 7-12)
This non-auditioned dance team provides an avenue for students to learn and perform Hip Hop with the College in a non-competitive environment.
The team goal is to develop technical and expressive skills in this modern dance style.
Students will perform at the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular, and Hip Hop Squad students are permitted to audition for other ensembles if they wish.
NEW - SFD Technique Class (Years 4-10)
This is a jazz technique class where students study the SFD: Southern Federation of Dance exam syllabus and prepare for an optional exam at the end of the year.
These skills further enhance technical and expressive dance abilities to support excellence across all ensembles.
NEW - BoyzCrew (Years 7-10)
We are seeking Expressions Of Interest for this new class expansion into Senior School for boys in Years 7-10.
This ensemble focuses on movement created specifically for boys to enhance coordination, gross motor skills, musicality, confidence, teamwork and self-expression.
Please CLICK HERE to show your interest in registering for this class.
Please fill in the relevant form/s below for the dance ensembles that appeal to you or your children:
Show Team - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 6-8, 2024 (Years 7-9, 2025)
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Friday 6 September 2024
- Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
Canterbury Dance Company - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 9-11, 2024 (Years 10-12, 2025)
- 7:00am - 8:00am, Friday 6 September 2024
- Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
Hip Hop Varsity - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 6-11, 2024 (Years 7-12, 2025)
- 7:00am - 8:00am, Thursday 5 September 2024
- Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
What To Bring/Wear:
- Clothing: Canterbury Dance Uniform OR Canterbury Sports Uniform
- Footwear: Joggers/Sneakers (Hip Hop), Jazz Shoes
- Drink Bottle
THESE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL CLOSE AT 8:00PM, WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2024.
Audition outcomes will be sent via email before the end of Term 3, and rehearsals for these ensembles commence in Term 4, 2024.
Auditions are always competitive with many students attending each year.
Given the limited number of available dance positions, regrettably, not all students can be accommodated for every audition-based team.
So please respect that audition decisions made by our staff are final.
Additionally, it is important to note that securing a spot within a team for a specific year, does not automatically ensure a place in the following years.
Enrolment for the 2025 Canterbury Dance Troupe (CDT), Hip Hop Squad (HHS) and Southern Federation of Dance (SFD) Technique Class is via Clipboard and will open in Term 4, 2024.
The current 2024 teams will continue rehearsals as per the Term 4 schedule that will be posted on MyCC.
If there is enough interest, enrolments for the new BoyzCrew (Years 7-10) will open in Term 1, 2025 via Clipboard (Time TBA).
CDT, SFD and HHS for 2025 will commence rehearsals in Week 2 of Term 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Cathy Brown -
Yours faithfully
Mrs Cathy Brown Mrs Rebecca Adamson
Dance Coordinator Head of Senior School
2025 Canterbury Dance - Senior School Table PDF
2025 Canterbury Dance - Uniform Guide PDF
The Scene Project: Performance Evening – ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ By Wendy Mocke | 5:30pm – 6pm, Thursday 5 September @ Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College
The Scene Project: Performance Evening – ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ By Wendy Mocke | 5:30pm – 6pm, Thursday 5 September @ Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College
What: The Scene Project: Performance Evening – ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ By Wendy Mocke.
When: 5:30pm – 6:00pm, Thursday 5 September 2024.
Where: Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College.
– Best parking via Easterly Street carparks, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking available.
Who: ALL Senior School Parents & Families MOST Welcome.
Hosts: Senior School Drama Teacher Mr Matthew Kopelke and our Creative Industries Faculty’s Senior School Drama Students.
Cost: FREE Event!
RSVPs: NOT Required.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Performing Arts Dept: T – 07 3299 0812 | E –
More Information
The Scene Project is a participatory style project, which involves schools in the creative process of performance, from rehearsal through to final presentation.
The Scene Project is about acknowledging students and teachers as artists and encouraging live performance in a professional space and manner.
The Scene Project gives students the opportunity to access a newly commissioned script and stage a public performance.
This year's text is ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ by Wendy Mocke.
Ancient rivals and custodians of the sea, Whales and Orcas live in understanding and fear of each other.
For centuries they’ve always had a shared enemy: HUMANS.
Now the seas are warmer, the ice caps are melting, and it’s affecting everyone in the ocean world.
But that’s not what’s drawn everyone to the urgent Ocean Tribal council.
The arrival of a foreign species off the coast of Manus, Papua New Guinea, is creating more of a threat.
An alien life form planning to seize earth from the sea up.
Sahul and Sunda, a teen orca and teen whale, could be what everyone needs to save the planet and the animal kingdom as we know it...
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So you are warmly invited to view the LIVE performance of Canterbury's 2024 The Scene Project work on Thursday 5 September in the Performing Arts Theatre from 5:30pm until 6:00pm.
Regards
Mr Matthew Kopelke
Teacher - Senior School
Canterbury College
Canterbury's Father's Day Stall In The Junior School
Canterbury's Father's Day Stall In The Junior School
Father's Day preparations are in full swing at Canterbury College Junior School, with students carefully selecting the perfect gifts from our vibrant stall.
A big thank you to our parents and carers for supporting the students' shopping experience and to our incredible volunteers behind each stall.
Let’s keep celebrating the amazing men in our lives with these thoughtful surprises! ❤️
More photos from this stall can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – College Internet Network Restored
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – College Internet Network Restored
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am pleased to inform you that the Canterbury College internet service has been fully restored.
Students should be able to access MyCC and other online services from this evening.
Thank you for your patience and support while our IT team worked diligently to resolve this issue.
Kind regards,
Meagan King
Deputy Principal
The Resilience Project: Brisbane Broncos Visit Canterbury College!
The Resilience Project: Brisbane Broncos Visit Canterbury College!
Today, our Junior School Years 5-6 students were treated to a special visit from two Brisbane Broncos sporting stars, as part of our whole College's wellbeing program: The Resilience Project.
Longtime Broncos second-rower and former skipper Alex Glenn (now retired), and current NRL Women’s Broncos captain and superstar Ali Brigginshaw, hosted an interactive workshop with our students focused on resilience and wellbeing.
Through personal life, sport and team stories and practical strategies, they provided valuable insights aimed at fostering mental resilience among our young students.
The workshop centred around the principles of GEM: Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, plus Emotional Literacy, equipping students with essential tools to enhance their emotional intelligence and promote positive mental health.
By sharing their own experiences and discussing the importance of these principles, Alex and Ali encouraged our students to cultivate a resilient mindset too.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Alex Glenn, Ali Brigginshaw and the Brisbane Broncos for their contribution to our students' own wellbeing journey – and for all the autographs at the end!
Term 3 Junior School Loud Lunch Concert @ The Green | Recap & Photos
Term 3 Junior School Loud Lunch Concert @ The Green | Recap & Photos
On Monday, The Green recreational space in our Junior School campus was buzzing with excitement, as our Senior School Rock Band ‘Breaking News’ delivered a rocking lunchtime concert.
It was a great opportunity for them to showcase their musical talents, and practice performing in front of a live audience, with some interschool Rock Band competitions coming up later this year.
It was also a chance for the Senior School and Junior School to maintain their strong connections with an afternoon of enjoyable rock tunes, inspiring our younger musical students to follow in their steps.
2024 TAS Round 7 & Junior TAS Round 6 Saturday Sport: Canterbury College vs Ormiston College | FULL Photo Gallery
2024 TAS Round 7 & Junior TAS Round 6 Saturday Sport: Canterbury College vs Ormiston College | FULL Photo Gallery
Last Saturday, our TAS and Junior TAS Sport teams faced off against Ormiston College in the Venom Cup: Taipans vs. Redbacks.
With near-perfect weather, it was a fantastic day to host, supported by our amazing Canterbury community.
Check out the FULL Photo Gallery from the weekend on our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Prep - Year 2 Canterbury Interhouse Athletics Carnival | Recap & Photos
2024 Prep - Year 2 Canterbury Interhouse Athletics Carnival | Recap & Photos
Last Friday, under perfect sunny skies, we hosted our 2024 Prep - Year 2 Canterbury Interhouse Athletics Carnival.
Our young athletes enthusiastically rotated through various activities including: Sprint Races, High Jump, Sack Races, Three-Legged Races, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Obstacle Course, Vortex Throw, Parachute Runs, Egg & Spoon Races, Long Jump, Limbo and Baton Relays.
It was wonderful to see so many happy parents and carers cheering on their children - so thank you for joining us!
You can find the FULL photo albums on our Facebook Page HERE.
NB: Our ELC Athletics Carnival has been postponed, and a new date will be announced soon, so please stay tuned.