LAST CHANCE: FREE Canterbury Yearbooks | Current & Back Issues Available Now: 2011-2013, 2019-2020, 2022
LAST CHANCE: FREE Canterbury Yearbooks | Current & Back Issues Available Now: 2011-2013, 2019-2020, 2022
Are you missing a Canterbury Yearbook from a past year (or years) featuring your children, or maybe they were damaged in the 2022 Logan Floods?
Or do you want extra family copies of the current 2022 Yearbook that was distributed recently?
Well... here is your last chance to grab the following editions listed below at our Corporate Services Main Admin Building front desk ONLY, for your FREE collection anytime from 8am - 4pm weekdays.
If arriving later than 4pm, please email Canterbury's Director of Communications Stephen Buckley with your ETA at the main glass doors, for after hours entry to get your FREE copies -
Also, please feel free to collect ANY copies of ANY editions on behalf of past students or staff who missed out, who you know would love a copy too!
Past students or staff living outside the Greater Logan or Brisbane areas, can email us requesting a hardcopy be mailed out to them via –
Please include your full name and all correct postage details in your email - thank you!
UPDATED: Last Remaining Available Back Issues
2011 Yearbook x 3 copies left.
2012 Yearbook x 11 copies left.
2013 Yearbook x 25 copies left.
2019 Yearbook x 2 copies left.
2020 Yearbook x 18 copies left.
2022 Yearbook (Current) x 54 copies left.
All other copies have already been taken or posted out...
Dear Canterbury Taipans Swimming Families | New Management & FREE Swimming Club BBQ: Thursday 17 August & Other Important News!
Dear Canterbury Taipans Swimming Families | New Management & FREE Swimming Club BBQ: Thursday 17 August & Other Important News!
Hello Canterbury Taipans Swimming Squad & Learn To Swim Families,
I hope you’re enjoying this warmer weather and longer, sunnier days as we edge towards spring.
For myself and Nadia Packer – our Learn To Swim Coordinator, while only being here a few weeks, we really appreciate your warm welcomes to go with the amazing sunsets here on the Hill.
I have great news and key dates to share, and want to express my thanks for all the conversations and feedback we’ve had from parents and members on the Aquatic Centre and Swimming Club.
There’s definitely ‘common ground’ around consistency, communication and building a true community sports club, which has been ‘top of mind’ while making the announcements below.
Taipans Swimming Squad Coach Announcement
I’m very pleased to announce Crystal Cao as our long-term Swimming Squad Coach.
Crystal has been a long-term Learn To Swim instructor here at the Canterbury Taipans, and the Little Taipans ‘Junior Squad’ Coach for quite some time.
She has the benefit of seeing many of our current ‘squaddies’ come through the program, and after working with the higher grades over the last few weeks, is already seeing performance improvements at recent Junior and Senior Short-Course Swimming Championships.
I want to personally thank Crystal for stepping up and working flat-out in the afternoons with her large number of students.
She has been an absolute trooper maintaining all squad programs from the Tiny Taipans up to the State Squads, and I’m pleased to say we’re in the final stages of recruiting another permanent staffer to support our afternoon swimming.
We’ll review the vacant Head Swimming Coach role down the track as our squad program evolves.
No Afternoon Swimming Squad: Friday 11 August
Unfortunately, due to other unavoidable commitments, Crystal will not be available this coming Friday afternoon 11 August.
We won’t have our new Junior Swimming Coach in place by then either, so all afternoon sessions need to be cancelled, with our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Email reminders will go out closer to the date to those squaddies affected.
Friday’s morning session will run as per normal, and with this warmer weather, it’s a great opportunity to get your training done early and have the afternoon off.
Logan’s Ekka Public Holiday Closure: Monday 14 August
A friendly reminder that Monday 14 August is Logan’s Ekka Public Holiday, so both Canterbury College and the Aquatic Centre will be closed.
But we will be open as per normal on Wednesday 16 August for Brisbane’s Ekka Public Holiday.
If you plan on being away that Wednesday, please inform us of your absence via
Club Nights & FREE Informal BBQ Information Evening: Thursday 17 August
Nothing builds a great Swimming Club like fun, family-oriented Club Nights.
This will be a huge focus as we move forward into Term 4, 2023 and Term 1, 2024.
During these terms, we’ll be running regular Thursday Club Nights, aimed at squaddies of all ages, plus Learn To Swim students aged 5-6 years old.
For those that have never participated in a Club Night, it’s a great social evening for kids to learn and practise what it’s like to compete at a swimming meet, in a fun, family-friendly event.
There’s something for all swimmers with 12.5 metre assisted races for the little ones to have fun while learning.
And we can build confidence in our older swimmers around a competition-based format, within a supportive informal environment.
Plus it’s a great opportunity to fine-tune race day skills in our really competitive swimmers!
To splash into these Club Nights, we’ll be hosting a FREE Informal BBQ Information Event:
What: Canterbury Taipans Swimming – FREE Informal BBQ Information Evening.
When: 4:30pm – 6:00pm, Thursday 17 August 2023.
Where: Canterbury Taipans Aquatic Centre – Canterbury College.
Entry via Sports Precinct Gate – Old Logan Village Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking.
Who: For ALL Current & Interested Canterbury Taipans Swimming Families, Students & Staff.
Host: Mr Kym McIntosh – General Manager, Taipans Sporting Club.
Cost: FREE! | RSVPs: Not Required | PS: Any burnt sausage feedback most welcome!
So come and enjoy a free sausage sizzle, learn about Club Nights and our Swimming Program, and how you can get involved as a parent or carer.
The best part of Club Nights for the adults, is often the social aspect of interacting with other like-minded parents, as you help out with stopwatch timing or facilitating some of the races.
We will also be running a trial or practise Club Night in Term 3 on Thursday 31 August.
I say ‘trial’ as it will be the first time for many parents practising with our timing system, as well as doing race nominations via the Swim Central membership and event entry system.
Registration and nomination information will be available at the BBQ and closer to the event.
Swim Meets & Competition Calendar
For the more serious competitors, I’m rapt to announce the Canterbury Taipans have secured hosting rights for a Long-Course Prep Meet to run the first weekend of February in 2024.
As Swimming Queensland finalises their Long-Course event schedule, we will release our competition calendar, so that all club members know which events we’re targeting, and will have a squad coach in attendance.
Having swimmers ready to smash PB’s, and be in medal contention at a Home Pool Swim Meet in February next year, will be a major training focus as it draws nearer.
Finally, even though I’m only a few weeks into my role here at the Canterbury Taipans, I have to say I’m already proud to be part of this Swimming community.
I can’t wait to build a mighty club with you all!
If you need to reach out to me, please feel free to email –
For any administration matters, please email –
Kind regards
Kym McIntosh
General Manager, Taipans Sporting Club
Dear Canterbury Taipans Tennis Families | New Management & FREE Tennis Club BBQ: Wednesday 16 August & Other Tennis News!
Dear Canterbury Taipans Tennis Families | New Management & FREE Tennis Club BBQ: Wednesday 16 August & Other Tennis News!
Hello Canterbury Taipans Tennis Families,
For those of you I haven’t met yet, my name is Kym McIntosh – and along with new Head Tennis Coach Andrew Davey – it’s great to say hello to you here!
We both started at the Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre only a few weeks ago.
And apart from one or two showers, I’m loving the weather, the facilities, and all the welcoming and wonderful Canterbury families, students and Logan locals I’m meeting up here on the Hill.
As we’ve both been settling in, Andrew and I have enjoyed getting the chance to chat with quite a few parents, and appreciate all the honest feedback we’ve received about sorting out better booking systems, payment processes, coaching programs etc.
I would love to keep these conversations going – and meeting more parents, students and members, so I’m organising a FREE Informal BBQ Information Evening as per below:
What: Canterbury Taipans Tennis – FREE Informal BBQ Information Evening.
When: 4:30pm – 6:00pm, Wednesday 16 August 2023.
Where: Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre – Canterbury College.
Entry via Sports Precinct Gate – Old Logan Village Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking.
Who: For ALL Current & Interested Canterbury Taipans Tennis Families, Students & Staff.
Hosts: Mr Kym McIntosh – General Manager, Taipans Sporting Club & Mr Andrew Davey – Head Tennis Coach.
Cost: FREE! | RSVPs: Not Required | PS: Any burnt sausage feedback most welcome!
As we build our new vision for Canterbury Taipans Tennis, we want parents and participants to be part of this process from the ground up, as we look to grow with a happy membership base.
As a parent with three children myself – all heavily involved in sports, I know that a sense of belonging to your local community is a vital part of any club, and we want to foster that spirit.
So come and say hi and have a chat about the club and all things Tennis!
Logan’s Ekka Public Holiday Closure: Monday 14 August
A friendly reminder that Monday 14 August is Logan’s Ekka Public Holiday, so both Canterbury College and the Sports Centre will be closed.
But we will be open as per normal on Wednesday 16 August for Brisbane’s Ekka Public Holiday.
If you plan on being away that Wednesday, please inform us of your absence via
Club Fixtures & Competition Calendar
Club fixtures and a competition events calendar is something we very much want to get organised.
So please bring your suggestions and ideas to the BBQ evening, and help us assemble a great competition calendar for coaches to work towards, and build into their training programs.
Even though I’m only a few weeks into my role here at the Canterbury Taipans, I have to say I’m already proud to be part of this Tennis community. I can’t wait to build a great club with you all!
If you need to reach out to me, please feel free to email –
For any administration matters, please email –
Kind regards
Kym McIntosh
General Manager, Taipans Sporting Club
Canterbury College On The TODAY Show | Explaining Our Commitments To Orange Sky Australia
Canterbury College On The TODAY Show | Explaining Our Commitments To Orange Sky Australia
Who doesn't love a feel-good story? 
This morning, some of our Junior and Secondary 'TV Superstar' students were featured in a meaningful segment on TODAY!
They explained the incredible efforts Canterbury College has achieved with Orange Sky Australia over the past three years, our current charitable endeavours in The Sudsy Challenge Australia and some light-hearted entertainment with a quirky shirt battle. 
Autographs will undoubtedly be asked for during lunchtime. 
We have almost raised $20,000! 
If you are feeling extra generous today, please consider donating to this wonderful charity HERE.
St Stephen's College 2023 Interschool Spelling Bee | Congratulations To Our Successful Spellers!
St Stephen's College 2023 Interschool Spelling Bee | Congratulations To Our Successful Spellers!
Our top Years 3-6 spellers from our own inhouse Canterbury Spelling Bee, competed at the 2023 Interschool Spelling Bee on Wednesday evening at St Stephen's College on the Gold Coast.
Congratulations to Karas Armanious, Emily Yang, Rayven Penn and Anagha Menon on representing the College!
They competed against students from different South-East Queensland schools, to spell words from a known list and then some unseen words.
These students all prepared for the big day with our Lumina Coordinator, Mr Jonathon Wheatley, in their Lumina coaching sessions.
NB: The Lumina Program supports high performing students in Canterbury's Junior School.
The competition results are as follows:
- Year 3 student Karas Armanious progressed to the final rounds where he tied for third place.
- Year 4 student Emily Yang won her year level division.
- Year 5 student Rayven Penn competed confidently in 10 rounds of the unseen words component to finish as runner-up.
- Year 6 student Anagha Menon won her year level division.
As winners of their year level divisions, both Emily and Anagha will have their names engraved on the St Stephen's College Perpetual Spelling Bee Trophy.
Congratulations and well done to all our students who represented us with pride!
Official Commissioning Of Father Dan Talbot As Our Canterbury College Chaplain
Official Commissioning Of Father Dan Talbot As Our Canterbury College Chaplain
This morning at our Chapel of the Good Shepherd, we held a special service Commissioning Father Dan Talbot as our new Canterbury College Chaplain. ✝️
Father Dan started with us on-campus at the beginning of Term 3, but has been a regular (and most welcome!) Canterbury visitor over the years - attending our various chapel services, from his local Jimboomba Parish.
He has already been playing a significant role in our Religious and Values Education (RaVE) Program, and been a strong voice of inclusion - connecting students from all faith perspectives, into one reflective community founded on our shared values.
Today Father Dan received his official Commissioning Licence from the Archbishop to serve and mentor here at Canterbury College.
The ceremony itself was hosted by Bishop John Roundhill and attended by the local Logan Anglican Deanery with their special guests, and Father Dan's close friends from the Jimboomba Parish.
Father Dan was also presented with symbolic gifts from our student leaders who delivered readings and the intercessions.
Mrs Alisha Richardson and Ruby Fay gave a special Acknowledgement of Country, Principal Mr Dan Walker read out the Gospel, and special thanks to Dr Katrina Peddell, Mr Tim Li and their String Quartet of Areen Lee, Haydn Li, George Li and Kate Stone for their beautiful musical accompaniment.
Thanks to all the staff and student leaders from both the Junior School and Secondary School, and the community guests who attended this morning.
And welcome aboard (super officially) Father Dan Talbot!
PS: Our College Chaplain's Office is located at the Corporate Services Main Admin Building - with his clearly signed front door via the rear Secondary Library side entrance.
Please drop by or say hello if you see Father Dan around the campus, or make an appointment with him if you need a more in-depth chat.
More photos from this morning's Commissioning Service can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
The Canterbury Secondary Sudsy Challenge: DONATE NOW! | From The Mighty Kime House Tigers
The Canterbury Secondary Sudsy Challenge: DONATE NOW! | From The Mighty Kime House Tigers
What is it? The Canterbury Secondary Sudsy Challenge!
Our volunteers are not changing their clothes for THREE DAYS to help change the lives of homeless people.
Yes - our participants will wear their official bright orange The Sudsy Challenge t-shirts for three days straight, to raise much-needed funds and awareness for Orange Sky Australia’s FREE mobile laundry and warm shower services, and genuine conversation for the homeless.
When is it? Online Donations OPEN NOW - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Actual 3-Day Sudsy Challenge - Week 10 (Last Week, Term 3) From Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 September 2023.
Who can get involved? ANYONE - Students, Parents & Carers, Families, Friends & Staff.
Who is running this? The mighty Kime House Tigers!
What does it cost?
Please donate as much or as little as you want on our dedicated webpage HERE.
Every dollar makes a real difference to a homeless Logan local so we'd love your support!
How can I get involved?
- Sign up as a participant via that dedicated Sudsy Challenge weblink OR
- Please donate directly via that weblink with your family and friends OR
- Help out with upcoming Sudsy events and community awareness around this Canterbury Secondary Sudsy Challenge.
Visit Orange Sky Australia’s The Sudsy Challenge website to find out more OR simply scan this QR code to donate or participate - THANK YOU!
Contacts: Mr Glen Walker - Kime Head of House | Mr Chris Nield - Director of Student Development | House Vice Captains: Community.
Orange Sky Australia have provided Australians doing it tough with over 1.9 million kilograms of free laundry, 20,000 showers and 330,000 hours of genuine and non-judgmental conversation across 36 service locations around this country... Please join this nationwide campaign right here with us in Logan!
⚽ Secondary Interhouse Football Tournament - Grand Final Result | Becket vs Ramsey
⚽ Secondary Interhouse Football Tournament - Grand Final Result | Becket vs Ramsey
Our Secondary Interhouse Football Tournament concluded today with a nerve-wracking Grand Final.
It was Becket's Pride of Lions taking on Ramsey's Raptor Squad.
During a nail-biting match, the ball was swiftly pin-balling across the field with goalkeepers both at the ready.
The Becket Lions' roar was mighty, but the Ramsey Raptors clawed their way to a convincing 2-0 victory.
More photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
Well done to everyone who participated and cheered their Houses on from the sidelines...
Bush Kindy - Photos Taken By Canterbury Kindy Kids!
Bush Kindy - Photos Taken By Canterbury Kindy Kids!
Our Communications Team better watch out - some new photographers are in town!
Check out these brilliant photos during Canterbury's Bush Kindy, taken by none other than our Kindy students.
The angles, the lighting, the complexity of contrast... Bravo! ✅
Check out the FULL photo album on our Facebook Page HERE.
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Music @ Customs House Concert | 11am – 1pm, Sunday 20 August @ Customs House Brisbane | 36/135 Tix Sold Already
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Music @ Customs House Concert | 11am – 1pm, Sunday 20 August @ Customs House Brisbane | 36/135 Tix Sold Already
https://youtu.be/91d_zjhDZmg
What: 2023 Canterbury Music @ Customs House Concert.
Come and enjoy a wonderful concert presented by Canterbury’s Music Program at the beautiful heritage-listed Brisbane Customs House, featuring our highly talented: Cantabile choir, Ritornello strings ensemble, various Chamber Music ensembles - including Trio Bellissimo, plus our top soloists.
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm, Sunday 20 August 2023.
Where: 'The Long Room' @ Customs House Brisbane – 399 Queen Street, Brisbane City (CBD Riverside).
Who: For ALL Canterbury Families & Guests.
Hosts: Canterbury College Performing Arts – Music Faculty.
Cost - Tickets: $14.00 Per Adult (Aged 18 & Over) | FREE For School Students & Children (Aged 17 & Under).
General Admission Seating | Fully Ticketed Event | Bookings Essential.
RSVPs: Please RSVP using the ‘Get Tickets’ button on this Humanitix booking webpage HERE.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Canterbury College Performing Arts – Music Faculty - T: 07 3299 0812 | E:
