2024 Edstart Achievement Awards Program | Student Projects Competition With $1,500 Grant – OPEN NOW!
2024 Edstart Achievement Awards Program | Student Projects Competition With $1,500 Grant – OPEN NOW!
Edstart is offering an exciting opportunity for talented school students to showcase a special project or initiative they are passionate about to a national audience.
Now in its fourth year, the Edstart Achievement Awards Program allows students to further pursue a project, initiative or training related to their area of interest, with an award plus a $1,500 funding grant.
Students can nominate in a range of categories including – Technology & Innovation, Sustainability & Environment, Performing & Creative Arts, Social Impact, Sport & Physical Wellbeing, and Entrepreneurship.
Winners will be selected by a judging panel of education leaders and finalists also receive a $250 grant.
Nominations are OPEN NOW and close Friday 30 August 2024.
Students can find more information on the documents attached and nominate online HERE.
2024 Edstart Achievement Awards Program - Full Information Pack PDF (2.20 MB)
Edstart Plus For Schools is a comprehensive fee management service that allows schools to increase payment flexibility for families without the added complexity and workload.
Deputy Principal Meagan King Earns Prestigious Recognition In The Educator‘s Most Influential Educators 2024
Deputy Principal Meagan King Earns Prestigious Recognition In The Educator‘s Most Influential Educators 2024
Canterbury College is delighted to announce Deputy Principal Meagan King’s inclusion in the prestigious 2024 Most Influential Educators, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry.
As an impartial authority in the K-12 education sector, The Educator conducted an exhaustive research study spanning four months, to identify and showcase the industry's most influential leaders.
In this thorough assessment, Meagan King has emerged as one of the distinguished contributors to the industry.
The Educator’s 30+ strong Intelligence Unit determined the winners by following a rigorous process, which included interviewing objective industry professionals, and conducting extensive research.
The winners are those who matched the exacting Most Influential Educators criteria.
Meagan King takes immense pride in being acknowledged as one of the industry's finest within the K-12 education space.
“I would like to thank The Educator for this recognition,” Mrs King said.
“I am grateful to my school, Canterbury College, for the unwavering support in helping me achieve this recognition.
“Having belief in my vision and supporting me in the initiatives I have been able to implement at the school has been incredible.”
Mr Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at The Educator, shared his insights on the selection process, stating: “The nominations showcased an impressive list of talented and impactful professionals.”
“Meagan King stood out as a worthy winner for the positive impact her work has had on the sector and for the beneficial legacy it will leave behind.
“This recognition underscores Meagan King’s dedication to industry excellence and her continued commitment to delivering exceptional results.”
About Meagan King - The Educator Website: Most Influential Educator Profile
The Educator Newsletter Official Announcement - Revealed: Australia’s Most Influential Educators Of 2024
The Educator Website Official News Item - The Best Educators In Australia Influencing Culture And Reform
About 2024 The Educator Most Influential Educators:
The Educator’s research team received nominations for the fourth annual Most Influential Educators list from 25 March to 19 April this year.
Prospective candidates were sought based on the following criteria: education leaders, including but not limited to, founders and administrators of a school or program; changemakers who have made an impact on many students and school communities in Australia in the face of adversity; award-winning educators and leaders that have been recognised for their contributions to the Australian education industry; and educators who have demonstrated innovation and creativity that is driving the education industry forward.
The research team obtained details of the nominees’ achievements and contributions to the profession.
The nominees were evaluated based on the overall impact of their contributions.
The final list consisted of 46 educators and other professionals who delivered specific outcomes that significantly influenced the Australian education industry.
Reflecting On The Future Of Education Summit 2024: A Transformative Experience
Reflecting On The Future Of Education Summit 2024: A Transformative Experience
For the second consecutive year, Canterbury College proudly hosted The Future Of Education Summit in partnership with BOP Industries.
This year’s summit saw an impressive gathering of 205 educators over a two-day event.
We were honoured to welcome educational leaders and industry experts from diverse locations, including New Delhi, Perth, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville, Gladstone, Bundaberg, and, of course, Brisbane.
The Summit ’24 was a phenomenal experience for our Canterbury College staff, providing an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with and learn from experts across various sectors.
The highlights of Summit ’24 were numerous, but a few stand out in particular.
We cherished the forward-thinking discussions about the future of education, the bold challenges to the status quo within our schools, and, most importantly, the emphasis on listening to and amplifying the voices of our students.
As we reflect on the insights and connections gained from this summit, we are inspired and motivated to continue pushing the boundaries of education to better serve our students and communities.
We look forward to carrying the momentum from Summit ’24 into our daily practices and future initiatives.
Meagan King
Deputy Principal
Canterbury College
The TWO photo galleries can be found on our Facebook Page Here.
https://youtu.be/fDn-okIh0D4
2024 JT Junior 125 Canterbury Junior Girls Tennis Championships | 8am – 5pm, Sat 3 – Sun 4 August Weekend @ Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre - ALL WELCOME!
2024 JT Junior 125 Canterbury Junior Girls Tennis Championships | 8am – 5pm, Sat 3 – Sun 4 August Weekend @ Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre - ALL WELCOME!
Come along to watch and support our Gold Coast region’s 56 elite Junior Girls Tennis singles and doubles players…
What: 2024 JT Junior 125 Canterbury Junior Girls Tennis Championships – Singles & Doubles.
Tennis Australia: Event Information – 2024 JT Junior 125 Canterbury Junior Championships - Girls ONLY | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia
When: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 August Weekend 2024.
Where: Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre – Canterbury College.
– Entry via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford with plenty of on-site parking.
Who: For ALL Gold Coast Region Junior Girls UTR Tennis Players – U18, U16, U14, U12 Age Divisions.
ALL Parents, Carers and Logan Community Public Spectators MOST WELCOME!
Hosts: Tennis Queensland and our Canterbury Taipans Tennis Club.
Food & Drink: Available from Canterbury’s on-site Splash & Smash Cafe.
Court Surface: Eight ITF Tournament-Standard Hardcourts.
Newly introduced in 2023, the Australian Junior Tour allows Junior Tennis players to compete and earn qualifying points throughout the year, for the end-of-season Junior Tour Masters, as well as their respective State Masters events.
More than 200 Tennis Australia-endorsed events will be held across the country where they can earn these points – including this Canterbury Tennis event.
GET INVOLVED IN CANTERBURY TAIPANS TENNIS!
Contact: Canterbury Head Tennis Coach Charlie Tsai – T: 07 3299 0900 | E:
REMINDER: Year 12 QTAC & Pathways Information Evening | 6pm – 7pm, THIS Tuesday 30 July @ Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College
REMINDER: Year 12 QTAC & Pathways Information Evening | 6pm – 7pm, THIS Tuesday 30 July @ Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College
What: Year 12 QTAC & Pathways Information Evening.
When: 6:00pm – 7:00pm, THIS Tuesday 30 July 2024.
Where: Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College.
Who: A 'MUST ATTEND' EVENT for ALL Year 12 Students and their Parents & Carers who need to lodge QTAC: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre applications which open Thursday 1 August 2024.
Host: Mrs Tracey Clarke, Head of Student Pathways – Canterbury College.
RSVPs: Not Required.
Dress Code: Students – School Uniform | Parents & Carers – Smart Casual.
Contact: Mrs Tracey Clarke, Head of Student Pathways – E:
Are you applying to get into University OR TAFE in 2024?
This QTAC & Pathways Information Evening will explain the process and steps required to complete your application.
Information that will be covered includes:
- Admission Criteria
- Options Preferencing
- Offer Responses
- Adjustment Schemes and the EAS
- Finding Course Information
- Key Dates & Next Steps.
You will also have the opportunity to listen to graduated alumni students talk about their university experiences.
After the evening, all Year 12 students will have a meeting with Mrs Clarke, our Head of Student Pathways, who will help them work through the application process.
QTAC: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Website
TWO Canterbury Students Make Queensland Women’s Pirates Volleyball Team
TWO Canterbury Students Make Queensland Women’s Pirates Volleyball Team
TWO Canterbury students have made the Queensland Women’s Volleyball Team!
Our newest Queensland Pirates Volleyballers are:
- Current Year 12 student Jodeci Faraimo-Saolele
- Class Of 2019 Alumni student Sarah Grove
Canterbury College | 2024 Inaugural Student Parliament
Canterbury College | 2024 Inaugural Student Parliament
https://youtu.be/V5x9Qx80l0c
Student Parliament Objectives
The core objective is to establish a student-led parliament within our school, providing a student voice and representatives in each year level from Years 5–12, and developing communication, connection and leadership skills among our students.
- The Student Parliament will serve as a platform for students to engage in decision-making, while voicing their opinions, and contributing to the school community.
- It will introduce the concept of student government to all students in Years 5–12.
- The Student Parliament will promote and build upon the initiatives of our Year 12 Prefect team and formal Years 6, 9 and 12 leadership positions.
Student Parliament Members
Each meeting will have the following students attend:
13 x Year 12 Prefects
6 x Year 11 Representatives
6 x Year 10 Representatives
12 x Year 9 Student Leaders
2 x Year 8 Representatives
2 x Year 7 Representatives
5 x Year 6 Student Leaders
2 x Year 5 Representatives
Total: 48 Members
Student Election Process
Students in Years 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11 are elected by a student vote.
Interested students prepare and deliver 30-second ‘campaign speeches’ to their peers covering:
- Their full name.
- Why they are interested in applying for the Student Parliament.
- What they can bring to the role.
Student Parliament Meetings
The Student Parliament will meet two or three times per term during a lunch break and the adjoining Lesson 5.
Member attendance is essential and they are encouraged to continue working on the ideas and programs discussed during Student Parliament in their own time.
Inaugural Student Parliament Members
Year 5 Members: Lekith Sudhakaran, Spencer Brown.
Year 6 Members: William Flaxman, Elizabeth Barnes, Brody Huckin, Agatha Johnson, Georgia Westphal.
Year 7 Members: Lily Prewett, Coda Lahrs.
Year 8 Members: Mujtaba Shah, Isaiah McKenzie.
Year 9 Members: Connor Toney, Rose Pincott, Marcel-Jamie Ford, Niya Kaniyankandi, Paige Simpson, Finley Sykes, James Iva, Eliza Flower, Isabella Franklin, Maya Lee, Tiffany Tindall, Mia Chizzoniti.
Year 10 Members: Cooper McIntyre, Ashutosh Vaitha, Isabella Oxenbridge, Jordan Garner, Charlotte Nimmo, Cooper Carey.
Year 11 Members: Haydn Li, Amelia Ryan, Ayesha To’o Tufuga, Ben Stanley, Riley Burton, Morgan Watt.
Year 12 Members: Lilly Rider, Lara Mead, Kaylee Tamala, Lachlan Trent, Mach Pukallus, Ella Furlong, Gabrielle Watson, Pippa Nelson, Ruby Wandschneider, Jasmine Wheatley, Ainslie-Alyssa Iva, Roy McGregor, Angelina Som.
Wishing good governance to all our 2024 Inaugural Student Parliamentarians…
Upcoming Junior School Events
Upcoming Junior School Events
https://youtu.be/IPtLgiyASy8
Dear Junior School Parents and Carers,
One of my goals when I started here, was to increase opportunities for parents and carers to engage with our students, with each other, and with the leaders of Canterbury College.
This term, we will be launching a variety of platforms where members of our community can come together to build a strong and supportive network.
Please watch our video outlining these new opportunities, and how you can become involved.
I'm quite excited about these upcoming events, and I look forward to seeing you around the College.
Warm regards,
Karen Roman
Head of Junior School
2024 Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod | Today’s Junior Strings Category: Canterbury Results
2024 Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod | Today’s Junior Strings Category: Canterbury Results
Congratulations to our Junior School Strings Ensembles who represented Canterbury at the Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod today over at the Logan Entertainment Centre…
Beginner Strings Ensemble Category: For Year 4 & Under
Canterbury College All Star Strings = 2nd Place
Large Mixed Ensemble Category: For Year 6 & Under
Canterbury College Allegro Strings = 2nd Place
Canterbury College Bravura Strings = 1st Place
Great job with our Junior Strings Program to Mrs Rachelle Lee, Mrs Yoon Jee, and Ms Kaori Kondo!
