2024 Interhouse Public Speaking Competition | Event Recap & Photos
2024 Interhouse Public Speaking Competition | Event Recap & Photos
Last Friday, we revived the Interhouse Public Speaking Competition, which was last held in November 2021.
This event not only offered our students a chance to refine their public speaking skills, but also gave them the creative freedom to express their opinions and ideas.
It was an exciting way for students to earn points for their House, both through strong performances and active participation.
Each House had two speakers — one representing Years 7-9 and the other representing Years 10-12 — each delivering a speech of up to three minutes.
The topics they tackled included:
- Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- What Is Reality?
- Gen Z vs Gen Alpha
- The Language Of Music
- The Importance Of Having A Hobby
- The Person Who Was...
- The ‘Truth’ Isn’t Always The Truth
- Being Selfish Can Be A Good Thing
- The Year That Was...
The adjudicators of this competition were Teacher Mr Declan McBride, College Chaplain Dan Talbot, and a few members of the Year 12 Debating Team.
The results are currently being tallied and will soon contribute to the Canterbury Cup overall standings. 
The photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | Our 2025 Year 12 Student Leadership Prefect Team
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | Our 2025 Year 12 Student Leadership Prefect Team
I have great pleasure in announcing our new Year 12 Student Leadership Team and Activity Leaders for 2025.
These students have been selected after a rigorous nomination, application, interview and shortlisting process during Term 3.
So I am pleased to share with you the following appointments:
School Captains – Ben Stanley and Amelia Ryan
Academic Captain – Chloe Booth
Performing Arts Captain – Haydn Li
Service Captain – Morgan Watt
Sports Captain – Grace McGuinness
Spirituality Captain – Shannel Almario
Becket Captain – Riley Burton
Cranmer Captain – Ayesha To’o Tufuga
Goldsworthy Captain – Ruby Simpson
Kime Captain – Amelia Westin
Ramsey Captain – Thomas Jenkins
Temple Captain – Charlotte Austin
Becket Vice Captain – Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
Cranmer Vice Captain – Juliana Chen
Goldsworthy Vice Captain – Alex Panagiotou
Kime Vice Captain – Tayla Budd
Ramsey Vice Captain – Larissa White
Temple Vice Captain – Aspen Maher
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 – Ben Stanley
Cross-Country Captain – Riley Burton
Debating Captain – Claire Plummer
Football (Girls) Captain – Mojdah Amiri
Football (Boys) Captain – Thomas Jenkins
Hockey Captain – Ruby Aitchison
Netball Captain – Tayla Southall
Rugby Captain – Riley Lynch
Swimming Captain – Savannah Paniagua
Tennis Captain (Boys) – Mitchell Dixon
Tennis Captain (Girls) – Amelia Westin
Touch Football Captain – Savannah Paniagua
Volleyball (Girls) – Juzmin Taanuu
Volleyball (Boys) – Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
I know you will wish all of these students the best, as they embark on their leadership journey heading into next year.
Mr Dan Walker
College Principal
Year 11 Senior Literature Class | With Assistant Head of English Faculty Billie Loveday
Year 11 Senior Literature Class | With Assistant Head of English Faculty Billie Loveday
https://youtu.be/0ZvuonFwYe8
Our Year 11 Senior Literature students are currently studying Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's collection of short stories in her very popular book: The Thing Around Your Neck.
The first story titled 'Cell One', delves into the life of Nnamabia, a young Nigerian man imprisoned for stealing and pawning his mother’s jewellery.
Through his story, the narrative vividly portrays the challenges of navigating a corrupt political system and the erosion of authority in Nigeria.
Studying literature provides a great foundation for life beyond school.
It gives students the essential skills to critique and analyse texts adeptly, fostering confidence in discussing literary works.
Moreover, it cultivates creative and critical thinking skills, preparing students for the complexities of higher education and beyond.
Our Assistant Head of English Faculty and Senior School English Teacher Mrs Billie Loveday explains more fully in our video…
Canterbury Excels At Interschool Spelling Bee
Canterbury Excels At Interschool Spelling Bee
This week, our top spellers from Years 3-6 competed in the Interschool Spelling Bee at Coomera's Saint Stephen’s College, representing Canterbury as part of our Lumina Program for high-performing students. 
All four students demonstrated exceptional spelling skills, confidently advancing to the challenging unseen word list rounds:
- Year 3: Hadley Young
- Year 4: Aarav Patel
- Year 5: Lekith Sudhakaran
- Year 6: Armaan Ali
A special shout-out to Hadley Young and Aarav Patel for earning Runner-Up in the Year 3 and Year 4 Divisions.
Congratulations to all our spellers for representing Canterbury College with such excellence!
Mr Jonathon Wheatley | Lumina Coordinator
Science Community Showcase At Canterbury | Recap & Photos
Science Community Showcase At Canterbury | Recap & Photos
Years 11-12 Hospitality RSA: Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate III Course | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Years 11-12 Hospitality RSA: Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate III Course | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Today our Certificate III in Hospitality students, along with other Years 11 and 12 students, participated in the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course.
An RSA qualification is a mandatory requirement (by law) for any person wanting to work in a hospitality establishment that serves or sells alcohol.
Completing this all-day course opens up job opportunities for our students to earn money and gain valuable experience in the hospitality, tourism and recreational industries.
Throughout the day, students learn about the negative effects of alcohol and drugs, how to identify signs of intoxication, and the legal obligations and consequences for all stakeholders in the sale and supply of alcohol chain.
They also gain knowledge around refusal of service, and the practical skills of how to safely and effectively execute this potentially difficult task.
Students also wore special RSA goggles that gave them an intoxicated person’s view of the world around them as shown in the photos.
Mrs Holly Westphal
Head of House - Temple | Teacher - Senior School | Subject Coordinator - Hospitality
Canterbury Tiny Taipans Learn To Swim Winter Special | First FOUR Swimming Lessons JUST $40 With Continuing Booking!
Canterbury Tiny Taipans Learn To Swim Winter Special | First FOUR Swimming Lessons JUST $40 With Continuing Booking!
What: Canterbury Tiny Taipans Learn To Swim Winter Special!
Your first FOUR Swimming Lessons JUST $40 when you make a continuing booking.
When: Available for our 30-minute weekday morning classes from 7am – 11am.
Where: Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury College Aquatic Centre.
- Via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking.
Who: Our Learn To Swim School caters to Aqua Babies (4-6 months) to Pre-School Age to School Age Children.
Featuring
- Fully qualified and experienced swimming instructors.
- Dedicated, fully heated, fully shaded and magnesium-infused hydrotherapy Learn To Swim pool.
- Large fully equipped changerooms with parent rooms, plus indoor and outdoor showers.
- Our popular Splash & Smash Cafe serving hot and cold food, beverages and tasty snacks.
- Fun and laughter in a supervised family-friendly environment.
- A holistic approach to swimming and water safety which ensures children are happy and confident in the water.
So keep your kids safe and swimming all year round! #watersafe
RSVPs: Spaces are limited so please email ASAP to secure your spot –
Offer ends when all spaces are taken or by COB Friday 13 September 2024.
Normal Terms & Conditions apply.
Enquiries Contact: Canterbury Tiny Taipans Learn To Swim School – T: 07 3299 0900 | E:
Don’t forget your towels and see you there!
Canterbury College Early Learning Centre 2025 Vacancies | APPLY NOW!
Canterbury College Early Learning Centre 2025 Vacancies | APPLY NOW!
https://youtu.be/-FwZQWCcxK8
Places in Canterbury’s ELC for next year are still available…
Although our part-time Kindy Room and Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindy Room are both full, we do have limited vacancies in our full-time Kindy Rooms.
And the best way of securing Priority Access to a Canterbury Prep enrolment for 2026, is via a full-time place in our ELC during 2025.
Each of our refurbished Kindy Rooms is run by a full-time, Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teacher, supported by a permanent Early Childhood Educator.
Each of our Kindy Classes enjoys access to the resources of the Canterbury Junior School, including specialist teachers in Early Literacy, Spanish, Library, Music, Health and PE.
Our ELC also includes outdoor adventures with Bush Kindy, and our brilliant Engine Room - specifically designed for gross motor skill development in our busy and active children.
If you wish to enquire about full-time Kindy places in 2025, please get in touch ASAP using the contact details below.
We can arrange a full tour of the centre on a day and time that suits you, and our friendly staff can discuss your enrolment application in person or over the phone.
For any current Canterbury College parents and carers, please share this post with any families you think might be interested in this opportunity… Thank you!
Canterbury College Early Learning Centre
W: canterbury.qld.edu.au | A: Easterly Street, Waterford, Logan City
2024 Trimester Three TAS Sport Derby Round vs John Paul College | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Trimester Three TAS Sport Derby Round vs John Paul College | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Back on Saturday 3 August, our TAS teams travelled across the Pacific Motorway to take on our traditional neighbourhood rivals John Paul College for an exciting local Derby Round.
They were aiming to secure some valuable TAS Premiership points – and they delivered!
Our Canterbury Taipans took the lead with 14 wins, while JPC fought hard with nine wins.
Additionally, two matches concluded in draws.
Congratulations to all participating teams for their sporting skills, dedication to training, sportsmanship and outstanding school spirit on the day.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
2024 Canterbury Dance Spectacular & Father's Day Celebration! | 4pm - 7:45pm, Friday 30 August @ CEC: Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
2024 Canterbury Dance Spectacular & Father's Day Celebration! | 4pm - 7:45pm, Friday 30 August @ CEC: Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
We are looking forward to welcoming our Canterbury students and their families to our...
What: 2024 Canterbury Father’s Day Celebration & Canterbury Dance Spectacular!
When: Friday 30 August 2024.
Times: 4:00pm - 6:00pm = Father’s Day Celebration. | 6:00pm - 7:45pm = Canterbury Dance Spectacular!
Where: CEC: Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College.
Parking: Via High Road Gate, Junior School Carpark.
Who: For ALL Junior School & Senior School Students, Fathers and Families.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: Please book your FREE tickets here - 2024 Canterbury Father's Day Celebration and Dance Spectacular | Humanitix
Dress Code: Students - School Uniform or Dance Uniform. | Parents, Carers & Families - Smart Casual.
Event Details
Come along to enjoy a burger with the family from 4pm outside the Canterbury Events Centre, before settling in to watch our amazing students perform at the Dance Spectacular from 6pm.
Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information about the dance performances.
We can’t wait to spend the afternoon and evening with you celebrating our Canterbury Fathers and Carers.
