Taya’s Special Early Learning Centre Story…
Taya’s Special Early Learning Centre Story…
https://youtu.be/JYy39Ta1eKw
Meet Taya – one of our newest Early Learning Centre students, and discover her special journey with Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease.
And find out how our ‘all inclusive’ Canterbury culture – with professional guidance from a 2014 graduate – is making school ‘cool’ for the Ellison family.
PS: Rumour has it little Taya was so excited about starting at Canterbury, that she even wore her ELC Uniform to bed – Sweet!
2023 National Cross Country Championships | Our Canterbury Results
2023 National Cross Country Championships | Our Canterbury Results
I wanted to share some pictures and updates with you regarding Finn Watt's and Peter Flaherty's performances at the 2023 National Cross Country Championships held in Stromlo Forrest, ACT over the weekend... 
Peter Flaherty - Year 6 Ramsey House, placed 3rd winning bronze in the 12 Years Boys Multi-Class Category, with an amazing sprint finish (8:46 time). 
Peter was also awarded gold in the team's aggregate and silver in the relay. Great job! 
From a field of 41 runners, Finn Watt - Year 7 Becket House, placed 5th in the 12 Years Boys Category and was also the first Queenslander to cross the finish line. 
Additionally, he received a bronze medal in the team aggregate and a gold medal in the relay. 
These achievements are remarkable as the competition is highly competitive! 
Mrs Brooke King
Taipans Sporting Clubs Operations Administrator & Athletics Coordinator
2023 Gold Coast Eisteddfod | Secondary Dance Teams Results
2023 Gold Coast Eisteddfod | Secondary Dance Teams Results
On Saturday 26 August, our Secondary students went toe-to-toe with competing schools, to showcase their incredible dancing talents at the 2023 Gold Coast Eisteddfod.
Our students danced their hearts out and earned 3rd place, Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended placements.
Well done to our incredible Dance Teams for your spirited efforts.
The next dance event is our exciting 2023 Canterbury Dance Spectacular which is happening THIS Friday. ✨
For more information, please visit this LINK.
To see photos of our Secondary Dance Teams, please visit the MyCC News Story HERE.
2023 CBSQ: Champion Basketball School of Queensland - Primary 3x3 Tournament | Our Event Results
2023 CBSQ: Champion Basketball School of Queensland - Primary 3x3 Tournament | Our Event Results
Canterbury's results from the recent 2023 CBSQ: Champion Basketball School of Queensland - Primary 3x3 Tournament are in! ⚡⛹️
Our Boys placed 14th from 24 teams in Division 2.
And our Girls placed 3rd from 20 teams in Division 2.
Boys Team
Mason Suckling
Max Suckling
Lachlan Egstorf
Xzyience McGowan
Travis Yuen
Girls Team
Mckynlee Franklin
Isobel Dillon
Tameika Keerie
Georgia Reed
Millie Whitefield
Well done to all our students who participated in this tournament.
Mr Kenta Shimizu
Teacher & Basketball Coordinator
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Dance Spectacular + Father’s Day FREE Family BBQ Joint Event! | 4pm - 7:45pm, THIS Friday 1 September @ CEC & Forecourt - BOOK NOW!
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Dance Spectacular + Father’s Day FREE Family BBQ Joint Event! | 4pm - 7:45pm, THIS Friday 1 September @ CEC & Forecourt - BOOK NOW!
What: 2023 Canterbury Dance Spectacular + Father’s Day FREE Family BBQ Joint Event!
When: THIS Friday 1 September 2023 | *NB: Student Free Day*
- Father’s Day FREE Family BBQ: 4:00pm – 6:45pm.
- Canterbury Dance Spectacular: 6:00pm – 7:45pm.
Where: Canterbury Events Centre & Forecourt - Canterbury College.
- Use Junior School Gate via High Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking.
Who: For ALL Junior School & Secondary School Students & Families – Especially Our Dads!
Cost: FREE EVENT!
*PLUS FREE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS – FIRST 100 CANTERBURY DADS*
Dress Code: Students - School Uniform OR Dance Wear | Parents & Carers & Families - Smart Casual.
Canterbury Dance Groups Featured:
Rise Dance Class | Shine Dance Company | Flame Dance Class | Ignite Dance Company | Show Team | Canterbury Dance Company | Hip Hop Varsity | Hip Hop Squad | Little Groovers - Prep | Blaze Crew | Canterbury Dance Troupe | BoyZone.
- Enjoy an early BBQ dinner on us with your whole family.
- Celebrate all our wonderful Dads with the Canterbury Community.
- Watch your children perform on-stage across a wide variety of exciting dance styles.
Our Father’s Day FREE Family BBQ features:
- Cheese Kransky Hot Dogs
- Bratwurst Sausage Hot Dogs
- American Style Hot Dogs
- Beef Burgers
PLUS all the good toppings – grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes, tasty cheese, and various sauces.
PLUS soft drink, bottled water and lolly bags.
And Happy Canterbury Father’s Day for the Sunday 3 September!
RSVPs: To help guide catering numbers and outdoor seating for the Father’s Day FREE Family BBQ, please RSVP by 11:59pm Wednesday 30 August 2023 using THIS BOOKING WEBLINK HERE – THANK YOU!
See you there and then…
ELC Kagaru Students: Bush Kindy Photo Exhibition | And The Winners Are...
ELC Kagaru Students: Bush Kindy Photo Exhibition | And The Winners Are...
We are so excited to announce the winners of our Early Learning Centre's Kagaru Students 'Bush Kindy' Photo Exhibition Voting Competition...
12th: Photo 248 Evelyn - 11 Votes
11th: Photo 17 Evahleigh - 12 Votes
10th: Photo 147 Sylvie - 13 Votes
9th: Photo 181 Sylvie - 14 Votes
8th: Photo 60 Miles - 15 Votes
7th: Photo 63 Joshua - 16 Votes
6th: Photo 215 Sylvie - 17 Votes
5th: Photo 136 Miles - 18 Votes
4th: Photo 249 Theia - 19 Votes
3rd: Photo 23 Sebastian - 21 Votes
2nd: Photo 101 Theia - 26 Votes
1st: Photo 244 Miles - 28 Votes!
And below is what our very impressed parents, carers, staff and other student gallery visitors voted for...
Well done on a great job by everyone involved - especially event organiser Mrs Suellen Fawkes!
Thursday's Lead-Up News Story HERE.
Secondary Boys & Girls Basketball: Special VIP Training Session With US High School Coach Andre Chevalier
Secondary Boys & Girls Basketball: Special VIP Training Session With US High School Coach Andre Chevalier
Select students from our Secondary Boys and Girls Basketball teams relished the special opportunity to participate in a VIP training session with US High School Coach Andre Chevalier.
Andre is the Head Coach of Boys Basketball at the Sierra Canyon High School over in Los Angeles, California.
He has worked with some future stars of the NBA including Bronny & Bryce James (sons of Lebron James), Justin & Scottie Pippen Jr (sons of Scottie Pippen), Ashton Hardaway (son of Penny Hardaway), KJ Martin (son of Kenyon Martin) and Zaire Wade (son of Dwyane Wade).
Andre has also coached current NBA players Marvin Bagley III and Brandon Boston Jr during their time at Sierra Canyon High.
Coach Chevalier's ability to develop young players and prepare them for the pressures of the game is second to none.
Referred to as the 'Head of the Snake,' Chevalier has spent six years as Head Coach of Sierra Canyon Boys Basketball.
These 'Trailblazers' have grown immensely, featured in their own Amazon Studios sponsored documentary series, have filled NBA stadiums, and won three Southern Section Championship titles from 2018 to 2020.
One of the key aspects of Coach Chevalier's coaching philosophy is the importance of fundamentals.
He believes that a strong foundation in the basics of basketball - such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and defence, is essential for every player, regardless of their skill level or age.
It was a short but intense and rewarding one-hour training session, that our students learnt a lot from, and exercised even harder during!
Thank you Coach Andre for taking time from your busy schedule to improve our eager basketballers with excellent guidance and encouragement.
More photos can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
Cranmer House Wolves 'Loud Lunch' Concert BBQ Fundraiser | Photos & Event Wrap
Cranmer House Wolves 'Loud Lunch' Concert BBQ Fundraiser | Photos & Event Wrap
During today's Lunch Break, our Cranmer House Wolf Pack hosted a 'Loud Lunch' Concert BBQ Fundraiser, to raise money and awareness for Cancer Council Australia's national Daffodil Day happening on Thursday 31 August.
Thank you to our Canterbury Rock School Bands 'Simon Says' and 'Inception' for their wonderful performances, as well as our staff and students for helping man the food, drink and payment booths.
More photos from the event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
Year 11 French: Monet In Paris Exhibition | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Year 11 French: Monet In Paris Exhibition | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Yesterday, our Year 11 French students visited the 'Monet In Paris' exhibition over at Northshore Brisbane.
They were transported back in time to the dazzling world of 19th Century Paris, where Monet and the Impressionist masters led an unprecedented period of cultural and artistic flourishing.
Students enjoyed the beautiful artworks created by various Impressionists - Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas and many more.
They were projected at enormous scales in an epic display of light, colour, sound and fragrance.
Our students were able to learn more about the paintings, the history of the Impressionist movement, and it's impact on French culture.
More photos from the exhibition can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit this weblink HERE.
ELC Bush Kindy Photo Exhibition: ON NOW!
ELC Bush Kindy Photo Exhibition: ON NOW!
Step into a world of imagination and creativity at the Early Learning Centre's Bush Kindy Photo Exhibition, happening today and tomorrow.
Our talented ELC students have lent their unique photographic perspectives, to create a visual feast for parents, carers and other students to enjoy.
While you are there enjoying the pictures, please take part in the photography voting competition!
It's a tough choice, but we invite you to vote for your Top 10 photos on display.
The most voted photos will be used for a Kagaru Project in Term 4 with the winners announced Friday morning!
So join us to celebrate our young talent and see the world through their (shorter) lenses at the Early Learning Centre's Photo Exhibition tomorrow (Friday 25 August) morning! :-)
