Meet Our United Nations Day Event MCs | By Year 12 Student Emerald Kaing
Meet Our United Nations Day Event MCs | By Year 12 Student Emerald Kaing
Hello Canterbury Community,
As one of the proud student MCs at our upcoming United Nations Day Multicultural Celebration on Friday 14 June, I’ve asked my fellow student MCs to write a short blurb about themselves.
This way we know a little more about them and how they’ve contributed to our past UN Days…
Starting with me…
Emerald Kaing (Year 12)
1. What is your cultural background?
I am half Cambodian and half Teochew Chinese.
2. What has been your previous involvement with past UN Days?
I’ve always been involved since the very first event in 2020!
I’ve brought food and represented my cultural heritage in traditional dress.
3. What do you love about UN Day?
I love seeing all the amazing cultural attire, as well as the plethora of delicious foods.
Afterall, food is a love language for many cultures.
4. What will you bring to the role of MC?
I like to think my MCing is very ‘go with the flow’ and I love a bit of humour and banter with my fellow MCs and the audience.
But my favourite part about MCing is the opportunity to ensure things are going smoothly and on time!
Tadiwa Manangazira (Year 12)
1. What is your cultural background?
I identify primarily with my Zimbabwean nationality.
2. What has been your previous involvement with past UN Days?
Over the past two years, I've been actively involved in the African dance segment, dancing alongside individuals who share a deep cultural connection with me.
3. What do you love about UN Day?
It offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity of our backgrounds and embrace the differences that make each of us unique.
4. What will you bring to the role of MC?
I’m a ‘Learner’, so I want to know a piece of information from each and every country participating in this year’s United Nations Day.
I will try not to display any A+ Level Yapping Skills up on stage.
Morwary Kamali (Year 12)
1. What is your cultural background?
Afghan heritage.
2. What has been your previous involvement with past UN Days?
At every UN Day, I have brought food along and helped other countries with distributing their food on the day.
3. What do you love about UN Day?
I love to see how diverse our school is, with the amazing cultures and different foods in our Canterbury community.
Not only is it an eventful day full of performances, but a memorable day that we will always remember after we graduate.
4. What will you bring to the role of MC?
As a passionate public speaker, I will bring enthusiasm, energy and the ability to connect with the audience, making sure everyone stays engaged and entertained.
Ayesha To’o Tufuga (Year 11)
1. What is your cultural background?
Samoan heritage.
2. What has been your previous involvement with past UN Days?
Since the first event in 2020, I have provided food, danced on stage and even been an MC in 2022.
3. What do you love about UN Day?
I love how UN Day gives the students within Canterbury the opportunity to showcase their cultures, dances, foods and practices to the rest of the school.
I also love how it brings students together to collaborate and bond during the planning and rehearsing of the event.
4. What will you bring to the role of MC?
I think that my positive aura enables me to be loud and vibrant when MCing.
I often like to include audience interactions and bring some fun and laughs into the event.
I’m actually really excited for this year’s event!
As a student that has participated in UN Day previously, I know that it gets bigger and better every year.
Regards,
Emerald Kaing
Year 12 Canterbury Student
2024 United Nations Day – Canterbury College Multicultural Celebration | 10am - 2:15pm, THIS Friday 14 June @ Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Event Information & FREE Entry Ticket Booking Link.
Food Stall Requirements, Important Information & Compulsory Short Questionnaire.
Year 11 Building And Construction Class Makes New Seating In Canterbury's ANZAC Garden
Year 11 Building And Construction Class Makes New Seating In Canterbury's ANZAC Garden
Yesterday, our Year 11 Building and Construction class finished off the practical requirements of their module on Site Preparations and Foundations.
Students have been learning about methods used in the construction industry to construct formwork to be used in concreting.
The Year 11 class have been trained in the use of a cement mixer, concrete placement and using hand trowels.
They are also trying a less used form of reinforcement in the concrete - Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC), over more traditional steel reinforcement.
The students have been enjoying applying their skills in real world applications, by constructing new seating to replace existing seats in our Canterbury ANZAC Garden.
Nice work gentlemen, and I think we would all agree, the finished product looks fantastic.
Mr Warren Musk
Teacher - Senior School | Head of Goldsworthy House
2024 Winter Music Festival: Panorama Concert | Photo Gallery
2024 Winter Music Festival: Panorama Concert | Photo Gallery
❄️ Last night's 2024 Winter Music Festival: Panorama Concert highlighted the great progress of our Junior School musicians.
Kudos to all the students who took the stage and performed their hearts out.
The FULL Facebook gallery of this event can be viewed HERE.
Campus Uniform Shop: Term 2 Break Closure | Monday 17 June – Monday 8 July (Inclusive)
Campus Uniform Shop: Term 2 Break Closure | Monday 17 June – Monday 8 July (Inclusive)
Our Campus Uniform Shop will be CLOSED over this Mid-Year Winter School Holidays from Monday 17 June, and will reopen when school recommences on Tuesday 9 July, after Monday’s Student Free Day.
So the shop will shut at 11:30am THIS Friday morning 14 June, on the last school day of Term 2.
During Term 3’s first week back, the Campus Uniform Shop will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30am – 11:30am each morning.
Normal in-term trading days and hours (see below) will resume from Term 3, Week 2 onwards, starting from Monday 15 July.
Our partner The School Locker Superstore over at Loganholme, HAS FINALLY REOPENED and will be open during these school holidays for any uniform purchases.
ALSO: Canterbury sports jackets and pants are now BACK IN STOCK at both locations.
Parents/Carers: Thank you for your business support across a very busy Term 2.
Students: Enjoy your winter holiday break!
Kind regards
Ms Sandra Allen
Uniform Shop
CANTERBURY COLLEGE – CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP
Tel: 07 3299 0925
Address: Access Via Uniform Shop Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
In-Term Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am, Wednesday: Closed, Weekends: Closed.
THE SCHOOL LOCKER – LOGANHOLME SUPERSTORE
Tel: 07 3440 9701
Address: Shop 2, 3878 Pacific Highway, Loganholme.
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Sunday: Closed.
Online Orders
Online uniform ordering and purchasing is available 24/7.
Online Ordering Canterbury College QuickLink HERE.
You can pick up your items at either the campus or Loganholme store in person during opening hours OR have them delivered at an additional cost.
Please advise your preferred pick-up store, plus pick-up date and approximate time, via email –
Please remember to keep the tags and packaging from your new items, just in case an exchange is required.
Second-hand uniforms are not for sale online as there is no refund or exchange on these items.
ALL Payment Methods
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ONLINE: Credit Card or BPAY.
Please Note: The Campus Uniform Shop does not accept Credit Card payments over the telephone.
2024 Winter Music Festival: Heavenly Voices Concert | Photo Gallery
2024 Winter Music Festival: Heavenly Voices Concert | Photo Gallery
Last Friday night, the fourth concert of our Winter Music Festival Series – Heavenly Voices, was hosted inside the Performing Arts Theatre, featuring performances by our Choirs and Chamber Music students.
Our choir groups – Bella Voce, Taipan Tenors and Cantabile, along with our chamber music groups – Voila Viola, Trigonome Trio, the Canterbury Year 7 String Quartet, and Trio Bellissimo, delivered stunning performances on stage.
For the full photo gallery, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
Select performance videos coming soon…
The fifth and final concert in our 2024 Winter Music Festival Series – Panorama, is happening this Tuesday evening from 6-7pm in our Canterbury Events Centre (CEC).
2024 Years 3-6 Junior School Disco | Photo Gallery
2024 Years 3-6 Junior School Disco | Photo Gallery
Last Friday evening, our Canterbury Events Centre was transformed into a lively party space with vibrant strobe lights, energetic music, and joyful energy for our annual Years 3-6 Junior School Disco.
The full album can be viewed on our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Semester 1 Spark Learning Expo | Event Wrap + Photo Gallery
2024 Semester 1 Spark Learning Expo | Event Wrap + Photo Gallery
Today, our Years 5-6 students showcased the culmination of their hard work from two terms of special Spark Elective classes at the Spark Learning Expo.
After a semester of inquiry-based learning, they eagerly presented their projects and business ideas to peers, parents, carers, and the broader Canterbury community.
Our students covered the Spark subjects: $20 Boss, Community Awareness Adventure, Techno Tales: A Journey Into AI-Powered Sci-Fi Creation, 3D Movie Animation, Mission To Mars, Profit From Plants, Fast Fashion, Recycle, Repurpose & Reinvigorate, Industrial Technology Skills, Creative Communities, Bodywise Explorers, Junior Creators Learning Lab, and Digital Technologies.
The FULL Photo Gallery can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
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SPARK is an elective-based 'hands-on' curriculum for Years 5 and 6 students unique to Canterbury.
Each semester, our students choose a particular subject to study.
Then, students from both year levels are combined into the same classroom and taught by relevant staff.
SPARK is about building curiosity, encouraging students to try something new, and providing an exceptional opportunity to embark on their learning journey as part of their 'World Ready' Canterbury education.
When does SPARK occur?
SPARK happens once weekly, with students encouraged to continue learning beyond the classroom.
How does SPARK link to the curriculum?
SPARK focuses on the Australian Curriculum's general capabilities, critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, ethical understanding and intercultural understanding.
How can I see my child's learning?
The Junior School hosts a learning exhibition at the end of each semester, where all students will have something to exhibit based on their SPARK sessions.
2024 Under Eights Day | Photo Album Now Available
2024 Under Eights Day | Photo Album Now Available
Friday's 2024 Under Eights Day was full of fun activities to celebrate this year's theme: 'Connecting To Culture Through Play'.
We had our local Fire and Police Services sharing some valuable information with our students.
There were also dress-ups, face painting, storytime, constructing recyclables, crafts and much more to keep everyone entertained.
Our students were thrilled by a magic performance in our CEC featuring bubble tricks.
A few lucky students even got to step inside giant bubbles!
Wrapping up their exciting day was a good ol' fashioned disco, where our Prep to Year 2 students danced the school day away with the Macarena, rock-style air guitar and a long line of limbo.
What a day!
To see the FULL Facebook Album please click HERE.
2024 Junior School Lumina Program Spelling Bee: Years 3-6 Finals
2024 Junior School Lumina Program Spelling Bee: Years 3-6 Finals
Yesterday afternoon, we held our 2024 Junior School Spelling Bee Finals.
As part of our Lumina Program supporting high-performing students, over the last month we’ve been conducting Spelling Bee Competitions for Years 3-6 students.
Well done to all those young spellers who participated and congratulations to our Year Level champions and runners-up…
Year 3
Champion - Hadley Young
Runner-Up - Andrea Agbuya
Year 4
Champion - Aarav Patel
Runner-Up - Karas Armanious
Year 5
Champion - Lekith Sudhakaran
Runner-Up - Abigail Geddam
Year 6
Champion - Devesvi Narala
Runner-Up - Armaan Ali
Week 8 Junior School Assembly Wrap | Year 2 Cohort Presentation, Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Winners, Public Speaking Competition Winner, First Gotcha Draw
Week 8 Junior School Assembly Wrap | Year 2 Cohort Presentation, Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Winners, Public Speaking Competition Winner, First Gotcha Draw
Yesterday afternoon, we held our Week 8 Junior School Assembly at the CEC, led by our Year 2 student cohort.
They shared their work from this term with families and other students, showcasing their artworks and their knowledge about the science topic: Push And Pull.
During Assembly, we also announced the winners and age champions of the recent 2024 Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival (please see below).
Congratulations to all our young placegetters and to Goldsworthy House for securing their first overall win!
Additionally, we revealed the results of our Junior School’s Lumina Program Public Speaking Competition (please see below).
Well done to everyone who participated and worked so hard, and congratulations to our eventual winner Khushi Patil.
And finally, we held our first ever ‘Gotcha Prize’ draw.
The Gotcha Prize is awarded to students who embody our school values – from showing effort and trying their hardest in class, to demonstrating integrity by being honest and engaging in difficult conversations.
Whenever one of our Junior School students performed a good deed, they earned themselves a Gotcha ticket to go into the Assembly prize draw – so congratulations to our first Gotcha Prize winners!
2024 Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Results
8 Years Boys
1st – Parker Taubman
2nd – Boyd Walker
3rd – Leo Marr
8 Years Girls
1st – Andrea Agbuya
2nd – Helena Sell
3rd – Darci Humphrys
9 Years Boys
1st – Owen Lahrs
2nd – Keenan Ries
3rd – Hunter McNamara
9 Years Girls
1st – Georgia Warmus
2nd – India Buckard
3rd – Emily Beer
10 Years Boys
1st – Jesse Pickvance-Hall
2nd – Dallas Taubman
3rd – James-Brave Newsham
10 Years Girls
1st – Amelia Lowe
2nd – Leila Dubiczki
3rd – Vienna Lee
11 Years Boys
1st – Mason Suckling
2nd – Arthur Swan
3rd – Patrick Marr
11 Years Girls
1st – Trinity Francois
2nd – Izabel Norcott
3rd – Rayven Penn
12 Years Boys
1st – Nate Puhakainen
2nd – Lachlan Egstorf
3rd – Benjamin Crane
12 Years Girls
1st – Chilli Roberts
2nd – Paris Utatao
3rd – Zahlia Thomas
Record Breakers
Jesse Pickvance-Hall – 10 Years Boys 800m (2:36.03)
Jesse Pickvance-Hall – 10 Years Boys Discus (23.48m)
Jesse Pickvance-Hall – 10 Years Boys High Jump (Equalled 1.20m)
Jesse Pickvance-Hall – 10 Years Boys Long Jump (3.94m)
Leila Dubiczki – 10 Years Girls 800m (2:48.27)
Mason Suckling – 11 Years Boys High Jump (1.46m)
Mason Suckling – 11 Years Boys Long Jump (4.26m)
Nate Puhakainen – 12 Years Boys Long Jump (4.48m)
Owen Lahrs – 9 Years Boys Long Jump (3.89m)
Patrick Marr – 11 Years Boys 800m (2:35.90)
Sophia Burton – 11 Years Girls 800m (2:46.33)
Overall House Ladder
6th place… Kime House
5th place… Ramsey House
4th place… Becket House
3rd place… Temple House
2nd place… Cranmer House
So our winner for 2024 is Goldsworthy House!
Lumina Program: Da Vinci & Public Speaking Competition Awards
Year 3 Highly Commended – Tian Tarafdar
Year 4 Highly Commended – Amelia Brink
Year 5 Highly Commended – Ananyaa Parikh
Year 6 Highly Commended – Max Suckling and Emma Kay
Public Speaking Competition: Runner-Up – Zara Sell
Public Speaking Competition: Winner Orator’s Award – Khushi Patil
The full photo gallery is available on our Facebook Page.