Spring Music Festival - Heavenly Voices | Photos Now Ready

Spring Music Festival - Heavenly Voices | Photos Now Ready

As expected, the 2022 Spring Music Festival's first concert, Heavenly Voices, was delightful to the senses.

Please enjoy these photos from the evening, which capture their great performances. 🤩🎼🎤🎹

Please see the FULL gallery on our Facebook page HERE.


Talking Taipans - Episode 22, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield

Talking Taipans - Episode 22, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield

https://youtu.be/doONhvwUIbc

This Saturday morning is our last regular season TAS Round for Trimester 3, as we face traditional local derby rivals John Paul College (JPC), where we will be acknowledging (an early) R U OK? Day.

Some of our supplementary teams will also be competing against Cannon Hill Anglican College, Ormiston College and JPC at different Home and Away venues.

Meanwhile, our Junior TAS teams will be competing at various venues against JPC, West Moreton Anglican College, St Paul's School and Ormiston College for their last round of the Term 3 season.

NB: A reminder to all students that you are expected to present to training and fixtures in the correct sports uniform:

  • Firsts - Arrival in full formal school uniform then change into your playing uniform for the warm-ups.
  • All other teams - Full and correct playing uniform with NO hoodies, seniors jerseys, jewellery or make-up.
  • Student spectators are expected to be in full formal school uniform as well.

Here is a reminder that ALL TAS Sport teams will be playing finals at the following venues on Saturday 10 September 2022:

Years 7 & 8: St Paul's School (Bald Hills).

Years 9 & 10: St Columban's College (Caboolture) - Students who require bus transport must email their coordinator by 3:00pm THIS Friday 2 September 2022.

Open: Ormiston College (Ormiston).

So all the best to all our athletes in our Junior TAS and TAS teams this weekend!

And... as always... GO TAIPANS!! 🐍


2022 Modern Language Teachers Assoc Qld: Brisbane Speech Contest - Sunday 11 September @ Griffith University

2022 Modern Language Teachers Assoc Qld: Brisbane Speech Contest - Sunday 11 September @ Griffith University

Good luck to our 37 Canterbury students competing at this upcoming languages event…

がんばって!- Ganbatsu te! | Bonne chance! | Buena suerte! | 祝你好运!- zhù nǐ hǎo yùn!

What: 2022 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ) Brisbane Speech Contest.

When: 8:45am - 2:00pm, Sunday 11 September 2022.

Where: Griffith University – Nathan Campus.

Who: For Our Secondary Japanese, French, Spanish & Chinese Language Student Teams.

Hosts: The Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ) - Providing professional support and advocacy for language teachers in Queensland.

Contact Details: Our Global Studies Secondary Teacher Mrs Sally McHaffie - 

More contest information HERE on the MLTAQ Website.


Canterbury's SIX 2022 RockFest National Competition Videos Now LIVE! AND Your Views Could Help Us WIN

Canterbury's SIX 2022 RockFest National Competition Videos Now LIVE! AND Your Views Could Help Us WIN

Canterbury’s SIX Rock School video submissions for the 2022 RockFest National Competition are NOW LIVE!

RockFest is a major music contest where schools right across Australia submit their performance videos to the official RockFest YouTube Channel.

So please check out the Canterbury Rock Bands below and show some support for our fast-growing Rock School!

There are loads of prizes to be won - including one category for the most video views.

Last year, our 21 Laneway group made it to the final three RockFest bands, so let's see if we can do it again!

All footage was captured at the recent Friday Night Rocks concert from Term 2.

Make sure you are there for our final Friday Night Rocks concert of the year from 6pm on Friday Night 28 October in the College's outdoor Amphitheatre.

Here's our Canterbury Rock School RockFest YouTube Channel Links:

Ashen Phoenix: Joker And The Thief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZGYpepLtY8

Second Wave (Song 1): Before He Cheats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TMef3ccwEs

Second Wave (Song 2): Beggin’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA2_w8AKBS4

22 Laneway: Is Everybody Going Crazy? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtlH9iVV6qI

The Expendables: Tonight Tonight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR3nG_IBDqs

The Young Rockers: 7 Nation Army - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDIjUVIgMQ


Year 11 Hospitality: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training Course - 8:50am - 3:15pm, Wednesday 14 September @ Canterbury Functions Centre

Year 11 Hospitality: Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training Course - 8:50am - 3:15pm, Wednesday 14 September @ Canterbury Functions Centre

What: Year 11 Hospitality - Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training Course.

When: 8:50am - 3:15pm, Wednesday 14 September 2022.

Where: Canterbury Functions Centre – Canterbury College.

Who: For Year 11 Hospitality Students | Other Year 11 Students wishing to attain this very useful work qualification.

Hosts: Face-To-Face Course By Training Direct Australia (TDA).

Cost: ONLY $30 per person as TDA is currently delivering VETiS in our College.

RSVP: Please contact Secondary Teacher Mrs Michelle Rowbotham for bookings and enquiries, as this course is organised through the school - 

Please contact Training Direct Australia for more information about the course itself – Tel: 1800 685 988 | Email: | Web: trainingdirect.net.au

More Information:

SITHFAB002 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training Course: Develop the skills and knowledge required to sell or serve alcohol responsibly.

Assessment: Written Assessment & Observations.

Course Content:

  • Sell or serve alcohol responsibly.
  • Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits.
  • Assess alcohol affected customers and identify those to whom sale or service must be refused.
  • Refuse to provide alcohol.

USI/LUI Numbers: USI and LUI numbers must be supplied prior to the commencement of the course.

Certification: Upon successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

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REMINDER: ELC & Prep Father’s Day Fun Afternoon! - 2-3pm THIS Thursday @ Junior School Campus

REMINDER: ELC & Prep Father’s Day Fun Afternoon! - 2-3pm THIS Thursday @ Junior School Campus

What: ELC & Prep Father’s Day Fun Afternoon!

When: 2:00pm – 3:00pm, THIS Thursday 1 September 2022.

Where: ELC & Prep Classrooms | Classroom Verandas | The Meadow.

Who: For ALL ELC & Prep Students | Their Families | Especially The Dads!

Hosts: Our ELC & Prep Students | Their Teachers | Junior School Admin.

Dress Code: Students – School Uniform | Parents & Families – Smart Casual.

RSVP: Please RSVP to your child’s or children’s class teacher by 5:00pm THIS Wednesday 31 August 2022 – THANK YOU!

Come and enjoy some family fun activities on the Junior School campus with us to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend!


TAS Round 7 & JTAS Round 6 | Canterbury vs St Columban's College - Results 🏀🏐🏉⚽️

TAS Round 7 & JTAS Round 6 | Canterbury vs St Columban's College - Results 🏀🏐🏉⚽️

Here are your weekly sports results for TAS Round 7 and Junior TAS Round 6 against St Columban's College from over the weekend.

Well done to all our athletes in our last Home Round of the season.

There were many great results again on the weekend, as well as several hard fought matches.

A special 'shout-out' goes to William Monroe from our Year 7/8 Supplementary Boys Football team who scored four goals, as well as Liam George and Leon Matsushita from our Year 8 Boys Football team, who both got hat-tricks!

This Saturday, we will be playing our last round of regular season fixtures for Trimester 3 Away against traditional local derby rivals John Paul College (JPC), where we will be acknowledging (a delayed) R U OK? Day.

R U OK? is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention organisation.

It revolves around the slogan 'R U OK?' and advocates for people to have conversations with others about their current mental health.

R U OK? Day is held annually on the second Thursday of September, and encourages Australians to connect with people who have emotional insecurity, to address social isolation and promote community cohesiveness.

More information on R U OK? Day can be found by clicking HERE.

Canterbury currently has the following teams placed in the Top Three:

Basketball: 2nd V, Year 8, Year 7.

Football: Year 9, Year 8.

Touch: Year 10, Year 8, Year 7.

Volleyball: 1st VI, 2nd VI, Year 10, Year 9, Year 8.

So TAS Finals Round is just around the corner and here is a reminder that ALL teams will be playing finals at the following venues on Saturday 10 September:

Years 7 & 8: St Paul's School (Bald Hills).

Years 9 & 10: St Columban's College (Caboolture) - Students who require bus transport must email their coordinator by 3:00pm THIS Friday 2 September 2022.

Open: Ormiston College (Ormiston).

A BIG thank you also to all the parents who helped out at our Sports Supporters BBQs this season.

We really appreciate your help and support.

If you would like to connect with our fellow Canterbury Sports parents, please join our Canterbury Sports Supporters Facebook Group HERE.

View the FULL photo gallery from this round of sport HERE. 📸📸📸

And... as always... GO TAIPANS!! 🐍


AMAZING UPDATE: Kaylee Tamala (Year 10 - Kime): 2022 School Sport Australia 15 Years & Under Girls National Volleyball Championships

AMAZING UPDATE: Kaylee Tamala (Year 10 - Kime House) - 15 Years & Under Girls National Volleyball Championships

2022 School Sport Australia 15 Years & Under Girls National Volleyball Championships (22-26 August) @ Caloundra, Sunshine Coast:

- Kaylee Tamala and her Queensland Volleyball team achieved awesome results.

- They won GOLD today, only losing one set throughout the entire week-long tournament, during the Grand Final itself this afternoon.

- Furthermore, Kaylee achieved All Australian Team Selection!

- AND… was named Most Valuable Player of the entire tournament!

Don’t forget Kaylee also achieved Australian Team Selection for Netball earlier this month, so this girl is next level – remember that name…


Reduced Bus Queensland School Services: Friday 2 September 2022 - Student Free Day!

Reduced Bus Queensland School Services: Friday 2 September 2022 - Student Free Day!

Dear Parents and Carers,

The Department of Education has declared Friday 2 September 2022 a Student Free Day, so therefore, Park Ridge Transit will be operating limited school services on this day.

The below services will be operating to assist students travelling to non-State schools that are still operating on the day - NOT Canterbury College which is having a Student Free Day.

All other school services will be cancelled on the day, and students will need to make alternate arrangements if they require travel to or from school.

School services operating on Friday 2 September 2022 - Student Free Day:
6025AM AND 6125PM
6026AM AND 6126PM

Kind Regards,
Bus Queensland
PARK RIDGE | IPSWICH | TOOWOOMBA | LOCKYER VALLEY
Tel: 07 3802 1233  Fax: 07 3802 1202
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Bus Queensland Pty Ltd
3842 Mt Lindesay Highway, Park Ridge QLD 4125 | PO Box 1185, Park Ridge QLD 4125


Talking Taipans - Episode 21, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield

Talking Taipans - Episode 21, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield

https://youtu.be/t9M49O1EGFU

This Saturday morning is our final TAS Home Round of the Trimester 3 season, as we face St Columban's College on Canterbury turf.

Meanwhile our Junior TAS teams will be competing at various venues against West Moreton Anglican College, St John's Anglican College, Cannon Hill Anglican College, St Paul's School and John Paul College.

So all the best to our athletes this weekend!

NB: A reminder to all students that you are expected to present to training and fixtures in the correct sports uniform:

  • Firsts - Arrival in full formal school uniform then change into your playing uniform for the warm-ups.
  • All other teams - Full and correct playing uniform with NO hoodies, seniors jerseys, jewellery or make-up.
  • Student spectators are expected to be in full formal school uniform as well.

Along with our last Home Round of the season is our Annual Canterbury $10 Car Wash Fundraiser.

So come along and get your car washed while watching your children play their Saturday sport.

Book your car wash timeslot HERE.

Car Wash Timeslots - 10 car wash bookings available per half-hour timeslot:

o 8:30am – 9:00am

o 9:00am – 9:30am

o 9:30am – 10:00am

o 10:00am – 10:30am

o 10:30am – 11:00am

Please select the most convenient time to have your car washed, then collect your car 30 minutes after your selected timeslot.

PS: Parents and Carers who wish to help out with our last Term 3 Sports Supporters BBQ, it's not too late to register!

Please sign up HERE as we would really love your help - even if only for 30 minutes or so - and we are a really friendly lot! 🍔🌭🥤🙏

Alternatively, you can email:

LET'S GO TAIPANS!! 🐍