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The Scholastic Book Fair Has Officially Landed At Canterbury!

This morning began with curious minds and the gentle rustle of pages turning in the Junior School STEAM Room, as our literary explorers eagerly dove into stories filled with adventure, mystery, and imagination.

The Scholastic Book Fair is open on weekdays until Monday 26 May, with visiting hours from 7:30am to 8:30am and again from 3:30pm to 4:00pm each day.

Families are warmly invited to attend and browse the collection with their children – it's a wonderful opportunity to share in the joy of reading together.

Alternatively, students can fill out a Wish List card, including prices, to take home and share with their families – making it easy to plan for their next great read.

There’s something for every young reader, with hundreds of fun, engaging, and affordable books for kids of all ages - from dragons and detectives to diaries and more.

Even better, every purchase helps us earn free books and valuable resources for our libraries and classrooms.

Reminder: We’re also looking for parent volunteers to assist during the event.

If you’re available to help, please contact Ms Anita Pendreigh, Head of Libraries and Information Services, at .

Let’s turn the page on a week full of stories and smiles – we hope to see you there.

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Prep Incursion | Fairy Tales and Puppetry

Today, our Prep students attended a performance by Meerkat Productions titled Good Things Come in Threes. The show brought to life three classic stories: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Little Pigs, using a mix of Marionettes, Shadow Puppets, and Hand Puppets.

Each storytelling method offered a fresh perspective, keeping students engaged while introducing them to different performance styles. They were especially intrigued by the detailed Marionettes, the use of light and shadow, and the expressive hand-crafted characters.

All puppets were made from recycled materials, sparking thoughtful conversations about sustainability and creative reuse.

Good Things Come in Threes was a valuable and enjoyable experience that encouraged curiosity and imaginative thinking.

Katia Buckley
Teacher – Junior School

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Becket House | Rosies Charity Drive – Donations Needed!

Supporting Rosies: Friends on the Street

Our Becket House charity collection for Rosies is underway, and we’re calling on our wonderful Canterbury College community to lend a hand.

This year, Rosies has specifically requested hygiene products to support people experiencing homelessness.

We are asking for donations of:

Toothbrushes
Toothpastes
Roll-on deodorants

We're also holding a Cup Noodles Drive to support Rosies in keeping people warm and nourished during the chilly winter months.

Please donate only cup-packaged noodles (not flat packets), as these are more practical for Rosies to distribute.

Where to Donate:

Becket Head of House Office
Senior School Administration Office
Junior School Administration Office

When to Donate:

Now until Monday 16 June (Week 9 - Last week of Term 2)

Who Can Contribute:

All students, families and staff are warmly invited to participate.

Your generosity will go a long way in supporting those in need this winter. A big thank you to those who have already contributed – your kindness is greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact:

Mrs Jennifer Russell
Head of Becket House

Let’s come together, Becket House, and make a difference!

Visit our Facebook post here to see last year's incredible mini Street Outreach and those donations being collected and created into hampers for those in need.

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Goldsworthy House Service Initiative Builds Schoolwide Connections

In a heartwarming conclusion to the Goldsworthy House Service Initiative, Senior School students recently led a reading program that brought together students from across the campus.

Students from ELC to Year 3 enjoyed shared reading sessions with older peers, creating meaningful and memorable moments.

Senior students brought in their favourite childhood books, sparking conversations and storytelling with younger students.

The activity celebrated the joy of reading while encouraging older students to reflect on their early reading experiences and pass on that enthusiasm.

This final stage followed earlier connections between Form Classes and Prep-Year 1 students, which began late last term. The sense of connection, care, and engagement across year levels was truly inspiring.

I'm proud of how our students embraced the opportunity to build relationships, share stories, and enrich our school culture.

Thank you to our Junior School teachers, Mrs Gina McPherson (Teacher Librarian), Heads of Houses, Mrs Amanda von Kanel (Director of Student Development), Mrs Georgia Skinner (Assistant Head of Goldsworthy House), and Goldsworthy leaders for their support in making this initiative a success.

Mr Nic Aldridge

Head of Goldsworthy House

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Year 9 and 10 Dance Students Inspired by Contemporary Performance

On Thursday 15 May, Year 9 and 10 Dance students attended Blue by the Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) as part of their curriculum studies.

This excursion is a key element of the Dance program, offering students the chance to experience high-quality live performance and deepen their understanding of the art form.

Celebrating 40 years of dance, Blue featured a dynamic triple bill that honoured ADC’s past, celebrated its present, and envisioned its future.

The performance was not only artistically rich but also directly linked to the students’ current unit, Moving Stories, which explores narrative through choreography.

Seeing industry professionals perform live enabled students to critically engage with choreographic structures, performance techniques, and design elements.

It also provided valuable inspiration for their creative work.

Cathy Brown

Teacher - Senior School (Dance) | Coordinator of Co-curricular Dance

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From Class to Coast: Year 12 Sport and Rec Students Take on the Surf

Our Year 12 Sport and Recreation class has been busy at the Canterbury Taipans Aquatic Centre Pool and Broadbeach Surf Lifesaving Club, completing their Surf Lifesaving Certificates, Bronze Medallions, and supporting the community through lifeguarding shifts.

This work culminated in a recent camp at Broadbeach Surf Lifesaving Club, where students spent three days and two nights completing rescues, simulating emergency scenarios, and working towards their SLSQ qualifications or Sport and Recreation assessments.

To read more, please visit our MyCC News Story here - https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/24222

Michael Bowden
Head of Faculty - Health Sciences | Teacher - Senior School

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Alumni Spotlight | Sola Hughes (Class of 2017)

Violinist | Australian World Orchestra Academy Player 2025

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Canterbury alumni Sola Hughes, who has been selected as a 2025 Academy Player with the prestigious Australian World Orchestra (AWO).

Currently in her third year at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), Sola studies under the guidance of acclaimed violinists Adam Chalabi and Zoë Black.

She previously completed her Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she studied with Michele Walsh and Natsuko Yoshimoto.

Reflecting on this exciting opportunity, Sola shared:

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to play with the Australian World Orchestra. I’m going to be absolutely star struck and I’m so excited to absorb as much knowledge as possible. I can’t wait to get into it and to hear and experience the sound. Also, Mahler 4 is my favourite Mahler Symphony!”

Sola’s musical journey has already included standout performances such as Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with the Conservatorium orchestra, side-by-side collaborations with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and participation in chamber music festivals across Australia and internationally, including the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival, and Musical Chairs in Montreal.

In 2021, her string trio took home the 4MBS Chamber Music Prize.

Known for her versatility and passion for chamber music, Sola continues to embrace new challenges and musical explorations.

We are incredibly proud of her achievements and can’t wait to see what’s next for her in the world of classical music.

Congratulations, Sola — your Canterbury community is cheering you on!

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2025 Winter Music Festival

We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Winter Music Festival, a celebration of the wonderful work of our music ensembles across five inspiring concerts.

Kaleidoscope

Tuesday 3 June | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)

Featuring: Year 3 Strings, All Star Strings, and Junior Singers

Friday Night Rocks

Friday 6 June | 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)

Featuring: Canterbury Rock School

Panorama

Wednesday 11 June | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)

Featuring: Year 5 Band, Year 6 Band, Junior Concert Band, Allegro Strings, Bravura Strings, and Junior School Choir

Symphonic Splendour

Wednesday 27 August | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Performing Arts Theatre (PAT)

Featuring: Synergy, Sinfonia, Ritonello, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Big Band

Heavenly Voices

Thursday 28 August | 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Performing Arts Theatre (PAT)

Featuring: Bella Voce, Taipan Tenors, Cantabile, and the Chamber Music School

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Week 3 Assembly | Goldsworthy House Service, Sporting Excellence and Student Achievement

On Thursday 8 May, students from Years 4 to 12 came together in the Canterbury Events Centre for a vibrant and inspiring assembly led by Goldsworthy House.

The assembly centred around Goldsworthy’s 2025 theme, ‘Stand Together, Shine Together’ — a message that celebrates the power of unity, collaboration, and support within the House community.

A key highlight was Goldsworthy’s reading program, where Senior students read with Prep and Year 1 students.

https://youtu.be/TM7VUfhKVw8

This week, all Houses will join in a mass reading session from ELC to Year 3. Students are encouraged to bring a favourite childhood book.

During the assembly, acting Principal Mrs Meagan King recognised outstanding achievements across the school.

Haydn Li – Named one of six state finalists in the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Young Instrumentalist Prize.

Premiership Wins

• Girls' Firsts Tennis – Back-to-back premiers in 2024 and 2025.

• Seconds Cricket – First win in 14 years.

• Firsts Cricket – First premiership in 25 years.

The assembly also recognised excellence through the presentation of Silver Colour Awards, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement:

Junior School: Margaret Savage, Lekith Sudhakaran

Senior School: Kaitlyn Bolger, Chloe Booth, Mia Chizzoniti, Isabella Franklin, Thomas Jenkins, Savannah Paniagua, Claire Plummer, Mikael Sandanayake, Milla Smith, Sophie Webb

TAS First Team Presentations followed, celebrating Canterbury’s sporting leaders and elite athletes for 2025:

Netball

2025 Netball Captain: Tayla Southall

First Netball team: Ty’ana Faimalo, Mamaeroa Falwasser, Jasmine Fidoe, Addison Imrie, Grace McGuinness, Jayda Penitani, Lahrey Southon, Bridie Stewart, Juliana Tamala, Harmony Topeto

Hockey

2025 Hockey Captain: Ruby Aitchison

First XI Hockey: Addison Alchin, Corey Bertsch, Chloe Booth, Phoebe Dyer, Isla Eastwood, Améya Evans, Kaela Guy, Lucy Johnson, Aoibhe Kerrigan, Milla Smith, Tiffany Tindall, Amelia Westin

Tennis

2025 Tennis Captain: Mitchell Dixon

First Tennis: Shubham Bhatt, Ryan Dilks, Lachlan Hegedus, Oscar Laredo, Henry Zhang

Rugby

2025 Rugby Captain: Riley Lynch

First XV Rugby: Keoni Brown, Cooper Carey, Liam Clarke, Zach Davies, Ryley Egstorf, Marcel-Jaime Ford, Bentley Horne, James Iva, Thomas Jenkins, Sebastian Keerie, Rohan Mendis-Galpin, Charlie Menzies, Max Newton, Tyrese Ngaru, Lucas Noy, Brayden Roos, Illanois Southon, Khalis Southon, Ben Stanley, Sitaleki Tafa, Ma'afu Takai, LeBron Tusitala, Henry Walker

The assembly concluded with recognition of our Interhouse Cross Country Age Champions.

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding efforts:

12 Years

Girls: Amity Lynch (1st), Mia Chenouda (2nd), Asher Smith (3rd)

Boys: Riley Jordan (1st), Patrick Marr (2nd), Mihali Pavlou (3rd)

13 Years

Girls: Lily Prewett (1st), Chilli Roberts (2nd), Hayley Lim (3rd)

Boys: Benjamin Crane (1st), Nate Puhakainen (2nd), Oakleigh Meier (3rd)

14 Years

Girls: Melita Dodd (1st), Emma Blackman (2nd), Hannah Kelmanson (3rd)

Boys: Finn Watt (1st), Bear Newsham (2nd), Coda Lahrs (3rd)

15 Years

Girls: Eloise McKean (1st), Rubie Newman (2nd), Evelyn Savage (3rd)

Boys: Aden Schodel (1st), Billy Costello (2nd), Lincoln Crooks (3rd)

16 Years

Girls: Melanie Hamilton (1st), Amelia Neumeister (2nd), Elize Lee (3rd)

Boys: Tanerau O’Riley (1st), Tex Hamilton (2nd), Noah Meier (3rd)

Opens

Girls: Ruby Aitchison (1st), Sophie Webb (2nd), Pippa Sharp (3rd)

Boys: Riley Burton (1st), William White (2nd), Jesse Shin (3rd)

Queen & King of the Course: Amity Lynch and Finn Watt

A huge congratulations to all students recognised during this assembly. Your commitment to service, sport, and community is a shining example of what it means to stand together and shine together.

https://youtu.be/a4_Ob3QQ2LU

Get ready — the Interhouse Maths Team Challenge is happening this Thursday! Don’t miss it!