2024 Canterbury Father's Day Celebration & Dance Spectacular! | 4pm - 7:45pm, Friday 30 August @ CEC: Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
2024 Canterbury Father's Day Celebration & Dance Spectacular! | 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.
Junior School Celebrates 2024 Spanish Language Festival | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
Junior School Celebrates 2024 Spanish Language Festival | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
Hola Canterbury Community!
Today, our Prep – Year 6 students enjoyed a vibrant Spanish Language Festival, celebrating the rich cultures of Spain, Central America and South America.
Our students participated in a variety of activities - including cultural arts and crafts, music and lots of dancing.
The festival gave students the chance to use their Spanish language skills while exploring the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries, highlighting the importance of respecting and appreciating cultural diversity.
Some exciting Spanish-themed activities included: Sombrero Crafts; Alebrije and Euros Colouring; Day of the Dead Masks; Flag Bracelets; Bingo With Spanish Numbers, Colours and Animals; Spanish Trivia and a very popular Flamenco dance class.
A huge 'gracias' to our Senior School Spanish language students for supporting this cheerful event and helping make it such a success.
Big thanks to Flamenco House, a Brisbane-based company specialising in Spanish Dance Workshops, for their fun performance in our CEC!
Check out the FULL photo gallery from this event on our Facebook Page HERE and also the Flamenco House's performance video HERE.
Term 3 Studio Dance Recital | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Term 3 Studio Dance Recital | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Monday night our Term 3 Studio Dance Recital took place at our Performing Arts Theatre.
It’s a special event where our Studio Dance students get to showcase their outstanding choreographed routines for their delighted parents, carers and fellow students.
Canterbury’s Studio Dance program caters to students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) right up to Year 12, inspiring dancers of all skill levels to reach their full potential.
We offer paid private and small group dance tuition lessons with professional certified instructors through our Performing Arts Academy - Studio Tuition - Canterbury College.
For any enquiries, please email -
The full photo album is now available on our Facebook Page.
Term 3 Interschool Chess Competition | Results & Photos
Term 3 Interschool Chess Competition | Results & Photos
We have some notable results to share from the recent Gardiner Term 3 Interschool Chess Competition!
On Wednesday 31 July, our talented chess enthusiasts competed against some of the best young minds on the Gold Coast in a thrilling display of intellect, strategy, and sportsmanship.
Hosted at The Southport School, the competition featured over 320 students, creating an atmosphere buzzing with excitement and anticipation.
The venue was the perfect stage for our students to showcase their chess prowess.
We are proud to announce that many of our students secured impressive victories, highlighting their dedication to honing their chess skills.
Medal Winners:
- Canterbury D: Calvin Saul (1st), Jordan Bolger (2nd), and Matt Barnes (3rd)
- Gold Medals: Calvin Saul, Hunter Collinson, Sai Aungthan, and Alec Wylie
Merit Awards:
- Canterbury A: Ashutosh Vaitha, Anthony Li, and Amir Al Shoomary
- Canterbury B: Ramon Zeng and Darcy Taylor
- Canterbury D: Sai Aungthan
We extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all the students who participated.
Your outstanding behaviour and attitude truly represented our College with pride.
For the FULL 2024 Term 3 Gold Coast Secondary D - Round 7 results, please click HERE.
Mr Harley Macbeth | Senior School Teacher
Canterbury Junior Dancers @ 2024 Quota Beenleigh Inc Dance Eisteddfod | Results & Photos
Canterbury Junior Dancers @ 2024 Quota Beenleigh Inc Dance Eisteddfod | Results & Photos
What a stunning and heartfelt performance from our Canterbury Junior Dancers today at the 2024 Quota Beenleigh Inc Dance Eisteddfod over at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Congratulations on these outstanding results:
Blaze Crew: 1st Place – Hip Hop Dance.
Ignite Dance Company: Highly Commended – Jazz Dance.
Shine Dance Company: 3rd Place – Lyrical Dance, Highly Commended – Jazz Dance.
Thank you to Mrs Barraclough and Miss Newton for the wonderful choreography.
Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off and we couldn't be more proud of our dancers!
Mrs Cathy Brown
Dance Coordinator | Canterbury College
Week 4 Assembly Highlights | GPA Big Improvers (Years 8-12), Lumina Da Vinci Decathlon Results, Senior School Athletics Carnival Results, Term 3 Firsts Teams & Public Speaking Competition
Week 4 Assembly Highlights | GPA Big Improvers (Years 8-12), Lumina Da Vinci Decathlon Results, Senior School Athletics Carnival Results, Term 3 Firsts Teams & Public Speaking Competition
During Thursday’s College Assembly, we celebrated several significant achievements.
Firstly, we announced the GPA Big Improvers for our students in Years 8-12.
This GPA Big Improvers Award recognises those students who have shown the most significant improvement in their academic results from one semester to the next.
These students have demonstrated a real commitment to their studies and worked diligently to improve their grades.
Congratulations to all recipients in each year level for your hard work and improved results.
GPA Big Improvers
Year 8: Evalina Catt, Lennox Corlett, Isabella Heath, Oliver Holden, Ian Mohammad, Merrick Percy, Divjot Singh, Lennox Spedding, Darcy Taylor, Aidan Thompson.
Year 9: Sophie Coupland-Flaherty, Ryan Dilks, Henry Flaxman, Helen Hollingsworth, Dexter Humphrys, James Iva, Paramleen Kang, Koby Morse, Ethan Park, Khalis Southon.
Year 10: Jackson Bramley, Michael Chilver, Mamaeroa Falwasser, Hayden Francis, Aimee Henry, Bentley Horne, Harrison Long, Max Newton, Hayley Norcott, Lucas Noy.
Year 11: Layaan Ahmed, Charlotte Austin, Jacob Kriletich, Aspen Maher, Amelia Ryan, Mehran Shaheed-Zadah, Lahrey Southon, Bridie Stewart, Morgan Watt, Amelia Westin.
Year 12: Lucas Consolati, Ella Furlong, Hannah Harlen, Ishan Khatra, Joe Matsushita, Roy McGregor, Syriarna O'Sullivan, Lilly Rider, Angelina Som, Inushi Witharanalage.
Secondly, we recognised the winners of the 2024 Lumina da Vinci Decathlon from Term 2.
The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition that challenges and stimulates the minds of academically gifted students.
Participants compete in teams of eight across ten diverse categories: Engineering, Mathematics and Chess, Code Breaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and Legacy.
This year, 24 Canterbury students attended the annual event, hosted by St Joseph’s Nudgee College and our teams performed exceptionally well:
Our Year 7 team placed 1st in the English paper.
Our Year 8/9 team placed 1st in the Creative Producers performance.
Our Year 11 team placed 3rd in the Engineering category.
Congratulations to all our talented students!
Lumina Da Vinci Decathlon Team Members
Year 7: Lyvea Boulton, Mckynlee Franklin, Coda Lahrs, Anagha Menon, Tanvi Mongia, Lily Prewett, Tayja Shine, Kavin Velu.
Year 8/9: Sienna Crawford, Erin Dizon, Isabella Franklin, Angelina Pao, Penina Pao, Ethan Park, Mikael Sandanayake, Mujtaba Shah.
Year 11: Shannel Almario, Chloe Booth, Elka Currie, Mitchell Dixon, Kevin Dizon, Haydn Li, Kevaan Sandanayake, Lilly Warne-Louttit.
Thirdly, we extend our congratulations to the participants of the 2024 A.B. Paterson College Public Speaking Competition.
A.B. Paterson College Public Speaking Competition
Year 10: Corey Bertsch.
Year 11: Shannel Almario, Olivia Baker.
The overall winning House from our 2024 Senior School Athletics Carnival was finally revealed during the Assembly so big congratulations to Becket House!
The final placings were: 1st Becket House, 2nd Kime House, 3rd Ramsey House, 4th Goldsworthy House, 5th Temple House, 6th Cranmer House.
Lastly, our Term 3 TAS Sport Firsts Team Captains took to the stage to present playing jerseys to their teammates.
This gesture honours the dedication and skill of those selected for our College’s top sporting squads.
Well done to all our Firsts Team players, and best of luck in these current Trimester 3 TAS Sport rounds. Go Taipans!
Term 3 TAS Firsts Teams
First V Boys Basketball
Captain: Charlie Newton.
Aiden Abbott, Ashley Broadbent, Harvey Coates, Joseph Hudgson, Nathan King, Joshua Noble, Lachlan Trent, Jazz Webb, Joshua Williams.
First XI Boys Football
Captain: Riley Franklin.
Max Bladon, Jackson Edser, Bailey George, Jackson Holland, Thomas Jenkins, Erik Laker, Tadiwa Manangazira, Joe Matsushita, Christian Meyboom-Pijl, Alex Orbitz, Mach Pukallus, Benjamin Stanley, Mehran Shaheed-Zadah.
First VI Girls Touch Football
Captain: Jorja Lockhart.
Georgia Barlow, Reini Blackmore, Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard, Ella Furlong, Aimee Henry, Lorren Ieli, Tylah Marshall, Kayla McCormick, Savannah Paniagua, Jayda Penitani, Sarah Walker.
First VI Girls Volleyball
Captain: Diya Patel.
Modjah Amiri, Kate Caddy, Phoebe Dyer, Jodeci Faraimo-Saolele, Samantha Grant, Grace McGuiness, Lara Mead, Meeka Morrow, Tayla Southall, Juzmin Taanuu, Juliana Tamala, Kaylee Tamala, Milan Wellington.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
Canterbury Kitchen Garden Delight: Bok Choy Stir Fry Making
Canterbury Kitchen Garden Delight: Bok Choy Stir Fry Making
Today, some of our Year 4 students showcased their culinary skills by preparing a Bok Choy Stir Fry during their Kitchen Garden class.
Guided by our ‘Professor Chef’, Mr Colin Mason, they expertly chopped capsicum, corn, ginger, spring onions and bok choy, which Mr Mason skilfully combined into mouthwatering dishes.
Our Canterbury Kitchen Garden Program aims to provide enjoyable food education, emphasising the rich flavours and health benefits of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Through this program, students also explore significant topics such as food systems, native foods and cultures, food security and food sustainability.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
Kime House Student Leaders Want More Registrations For The Sudsy Challenge
Kime House Student Leaders Want More Registrations For The Sudsy Challenge
Our vibrant Kime House Student Leaders are spreading the word about Canterbury College's Official Fundraiser for The Sudsy Challenge Australia and encouraging everyone to join in!
So far, we've raised $2,857 with 28 participants, but we aim to surpass last year's impressive total of $34,210.
Can we do it? 
Orange Sky Australia provides essential services to the homeless, including mobile showers, laundry, and friendly conversation.
If you'd like to contribute or register, please visit our Official Donations Webpage here: https://www.thesudsychallenge.com.au/fundraisers/canterburycollege
Empowering Femininity | Peer Power’s Beyond The Mascara Senior Girls Workshop
Empowering Femininity | Peer Power’s Beyond The Mascara Senior Girls Workshop
https://youtu.be/PEziPOZhICM
On Tuesday, our Years 11-12 girls participated in the 'Beyond The Mascara: Healthy Authentic Femininity' workshop, facilitated by the Peer Power wellbeing organisation.
This genuinely engaging and interactive session was designed to empower our female students, and give them the opportunity to really reflect upon and embrace healthy perspectives of femininity in today's society.
The program focused on fostering confidence, compassion and personal capacity, while advocating for true self-worth, without the pressure of modern media imagery and constant comparison.
Our students actively participated, sharing their own personal insights and enjoying the well-structured activities.
Years 7-12 Dance Ensembles @ 2024 Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod | Results & Photos
Years 7-12 Dance Ensembles @ 2024 Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod | Results & Photos
Take a look at the impressive results and photos from our Years 7-12 Dance ensembles at the Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod held at the Logan Entertainment Centre yesterday.
Show Team (Years 7-9):
- 1st Place - Lyrical
- 1st Place - Contemporary
- 2nd Place - Any Style
Canterbury Dance Company:
- Highly Commended - Contemporary
Congratulations to all our dancers for a successful event.
You represented Canterbury with pride.
Mrs Cathy Brown
Dance Coordinator & Senior School Teacher