WANTED: Canterbury Alumni Graduates With A Career Story To Share!

WANTED: Canterbury Alumni Graduates With A Career Story To Share! ✅

Our 2025 Canterbury College World Ready Futures Expo on Friday 21 March is an important on-campus event designed to help our current Years 9-10 students prepare for the world beyond our school gates.

So we are seeking Canterbury Alumni with diverse career pathways to share a snapshot of their journey post-school with small groups of current students.

There are a range of sessions available during the day in small time blocks between 9:00am – 1:30pm.

Please contact Tracey Clarke - our Head of Student Pathways for more information, if you can help with one or more sessions, with our great appreciation!

T: 07 3299 0843 | E:

Thank you!

Tracey Clarke
Head of Student Pathways | Teacher - Senior School
Canterbury College


YOUR INVITATION: Senior School Years 7 & 11 Parents & Carers Information Evening - Term 1, 2025 | 5:30pm (Year 7) OR 6:30pm (Year 11), Wednesday 12 February @ Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College

YOUR INVITATION: Senior School Years 7 & 11 Parents & Carers Information Evening - Term 1, 2025 | 5:30pm (Year 7) OR 6:30pm (Year 11), Wednesday 12 February @ Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College

Dear Parents and Carers of our Years 7 and 11 Students,

Please find below full event details surrounding our Information Evening happening on Wednesday 12 February.

It is designed to support you and your children during this busy first term and big year ahead - especially on the academic front for our Year 11s entering their critical last two years of Senior School.

RSVPs: Please RSVP by COB THIS Monday 10 February 2025 – BY CLICKING HERE.

And if you wish to submit any questions prior to the event, for answering during your session, you can do so – BY CLICKING HERE.

NB: This event invitation flyer is also attached as a PDF containing the two live weblinks above.

Senior School Years 7 & 11 Parents & Carers Information Evening - Term 1, 2025 | Event Information Flyer PDF

My leadership team and I look forward to seeing you there...

Kind regards

Mr Nick Stansbie
Head of Senior School


Canterbury ‘Class of 2024’ Scholars Ceremony | Full Awards List, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video

Canterbury ‘Class of 2024’ Scholars Ceremony | Full Awards List, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video

https://youtu.be/WPhYUXwxPTM

Last Friday 31 January, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our Class of 2024 graduates, marking their ATAR and final Year 12 results, at our annual Scholars Ceremony inside the CEC.

We were honoured to have many VIP guests join us for this special event, including:

Mr Jacob Olsson – 2014 Dux of Canterbury College

The Honourable Ms Shannon Fentiman MP – State Member for Waterford, Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Women

Mr Jon Raven – Mayor of Logan City

Mr Nathan St Ledger – Division 4, Logan City Councillor

Mrs Natalie Williams – Chair of the Canterbury Parent Consultative Committee.

Special thanks to our alumni graduate Mr Jacob Olsson and The Hon. Ms Shannon Fentiman MP, who shared inspiring speeches with our assembled Years 5-12 students, alongside our Class of 2024 academic award winners.

Guests also heard from Principal Mr Dan Walker and our new Head of Teaching and Learning Mrs Rebecca Adamson, who was the Head of Senior School last year with our 2024 Year 12s.

Our 2025 Academic Captain Chloe Booth finished the event by interviewing our 2024 Dux Alec Dyer and Proxime Accessit Zachary Vasquez on stage about their studies, career path, dream job, role models and advice for the other students.

The full photo gallery can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.

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2024 Dux of Canterbury College: Alec Dyer

2024 Proxime Accessit: Zachary Vasquez

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Class Of 2024 Jefferson Fern Medal Recipients

Named after Mr Jefferson Fern – the first Dux of Canterbury College in 1991, and presented to those students who received an ATAR result of 90.00 or above.

Reini Blackmore, Nina Burton, Kate Caddy, Annabelle Clements, Jackson Edser, Samantha Grant, Emerald Kaing, Morwary Kamali, Meeka Morrow, Lilly Rider, Claire Sanderson, Angelina Som, Lachlan Trent, Gabrielle Watson.

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Jefferson Fern Medal and Certificate of Academic Commendation Recipients

The following students were awarded a Jefferson Fern Medal and Certificate of Academic Commendation.

Certificates of Academic Commendation are awarded to Year 12 graduates who achieve an ‘A’ in six General Subjects.

Lucas Consolati, Alec Dyer, Joe Matsushita, Roy McGregor, Diya Patel, Zachary Vasquez, Ruby Wandschneider.

Class Of 2024 First In Subject Award Recipients

Roy McGregor - First in Accounting, First in Japanese

Annabelle Clements - First in Biology

Lilly Rider - First in Biology, First in English, First in Literature

Charlie Newton - First in Building and Construction Skills

JJ Hamilton - First in Certificate III in Business

Ella Furlong - First in Certificate III in Fitness

Claudia Talty - First in Certificate III in Hospitality

Alec Dyer - First in Chemistry, First in French, First in Mathematical Methods, First in Physics, First in Specialist Mathematics

Diya Patel - First in Chemistry, First in Physical Education

Lucas Consolati - First in Chemistry, First in Digital Solutions, First in Mathematical Methods, First in Specialist Mathematics

Ellerah McPhail - First in Dance

Lara Mead - First in Design

Joshua Fullard - First in Drama, First in Film Television and New Media

Joseph Hudgson - First in Economics

Louis Platt - First in Essential English, First in Essential Mathematics

Jett DiPasquale - First in Film Television and New Media

Hannah Harlen - First in Furnishing Skills, First in General Mathematics

Sahra Turner - First in Health

Ruby Wandschneider - First in Legal Studies, First in Modern History

Jasmine Wheatley - First in Music, First in Music Extension

Nina Burton - First in Psychology

Ainslie-Alyssa Iva - First in Sport and Recreation

Meeka Morrow - First in Visual Art


2025 Year 12 Seniors Soiree | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video

2025 Year 12 Seniors Soiree | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video

Last Friday 31 January, we welcomed our Year 12 students with their parents and carers to the 2025 Seniors Soiree - a wonderful social evening, designed to set the stage for their big final year here at Canterbury.

This special event gave families the opportunity to meet key leadership staff, Heads of House, Heads of Faculty, and Senior School teachers, helping to strengthen these vital relationships, that will support students through this important last chapter of their school education.

Beyond gaining insights into the exciting year ahead, guests enjoyed delicious canapés, refreshing beverages, and meaningful conversations in the relaxed night setting of our Canterbury Functions Centre under perfect summer skies.

We look forward to seeing what the Class of 2025 will achieve this year.

For the FULL Event Photo Gallery, please visit MyCC HERE.


2025 Year 6 & Year 9 Student Leaders Investiture Ceremony | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

2025 Year 6 & Year 9 Student Leaders Investiture Ceremony | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

On Thursday 30 January, we proudly recognised our new Year 6 and Year 9 Student Leaders at their special Investiture Ceremony, held inside our Canterbury Events Centre.

It was a memorable occasion to officially appoint these 2025 student leaders from the Junior and Senior Schools – who are ready to take on the year with enthusiasm and dedication.

A huge congratulations to our newly appointed leaders.

 

Your drive to make a difference in our school community will surely shine this year.

Check out the full photo gallery on MyCC HERE - https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/22435 OR the highlights photo gallery on our Facebook Page HERE.

 

2025 Junior School Captains

Lekith Sudhakaran and Aisha Singleton

 

Junior School Vice-Captains

Spirituality: Alexandra Weier

Community: Spencer Brown

Competition: Ashley Anderson

 

2025 Co-Chairs of the Canterbury Student Parliament

Grace McIntyre and Milla Smith

 

Year 6 House Captains

Becket House: Sophia Burton and Sophia Willis

Cranmer House: Halle Cantrell and Hudson McCormack

Goldsworthy House: Sophie Cassidy and Karta Watkins-Rameka

Kime House: Jesse Pickvance-Hall and Summer Pollock

Ramsey House: Adelyn Shields and Evie Tupila

Temple House: Mason McNamara and Vienna Lee

 

Year 9 Community Captains

Becket House: Eamon King

Cranmer House: Mikael Sandanayake

Goldsworthy House: Mujtaba Shah

Kime House: Banjo Newton

Ramsey House: Ella Hay

Temple House: Georgia Dunstall

 

Year 9 Competition Captains

Becket House: Austin Dyer

Cranmer House: Lyla Ries

Goldsworthy House: Kyla Diesing

Kime House: James Wandschneider

Ramsey House: Isaiah McKenzie

Temple House: Sienna Crawford


2025 Senior School Term One Welcome Back Assembly & 2024 Academic Award Winners | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

2025 Senior School Term One Welcome Back Assembly & 2024 Academic Award Winners | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

At Wednesday's Senior School Week One, Term One Assembly, we welcomed and welcomed back our Years 7-12 students and staff, outlined the big year ahead, and celebrated academic excellence and achievement.

Our First in Subject Awards recognised 2024's top performing students for their study dedication and outstanding academic results.

Our GPA Big Improvers Awards honoured those 2024 students for their resilience and commitment to personal academic growth.

These awards highlight Canterbury College's strong pursuit of educational excellence and the impact of perseverance in learning.

Congratulations to all the following students...

2024 First in Subject Awards

Year 8
Arabella Carr – First in Dance
Sienna Crawford – First in Business Economics & Enterprise, First in Film Television & New Media, First in Geography
Nayeon Kim – First in Religion & Values (Shared)
Emeline Kolb – First in Visual Art
George Li – First in Music
Grace McIntyre – First in Experimental Science
Ellyse Pal – First in Food & Hospitality
Mikael Sandanayake – First in Digital Solutions, First in Religion & Values (Shared)
Mujtaba Shah – First in Drama
Charlotte Williamson – First in Industrial Technology Skills

Year 9
Zahra Babali – First in Food & Hospitality (Shared)
Kaitlyn Bolger – First in French
Zoe Broadbent – First in Food & Hospitality (Shared)
Isabella Franklin – First in Commerce
Lucy Johnson – First in Legal Studies
Jessie Lei – First in Visual Art
Rylan Mead – First in Industrial Technology Skills
Riley Morgan – First in Start-Up
Rubie Newman – First in Sport Academy: Rugby/Touch
Penina Pao – First in Mandarin (Shared)
Rose Pincott – First in Anatomy & Physiology
Aaliyah Richardson – First in Spanish
Jane Sayers – First in Drama
Ella Shelley – First in Religion & Values
Taylah Smith-Miller – First in Film Television & New Media
Abigail Viriki – First in Sport Academy: Netball
Michael Wilkinson – First in Digital Solutions
Taylor Wheatley – First in Chemistry & Physics (Extension), First in Music
Jillian Zamora – First in Mandarin (Shared)

Year 10
Shubham Bhatt – First in Sport & Fitness
Gurjaap Buttar – First in Spanish
Liam Clarke – First in Sport Academy: Rugby/Touch (Shared)
Mia Cutts – First in Food & Hospitality
Ryan Day – First in Industrial Technology Skills
Jasmine Fidow – First in Sport Academy: Netball
William Graham – First in Construction
Aimee Henry – First in Physical Education, First in Sport Academy: Rugby/Touch (Shared)
Liam McGregor – First in Biology, First in Legal Studies (Shared)
Mya Morrow – First in Film Television & New Media, First in Religion & Ethics
Isabella Oxenbridge – First in Music
Diya Raniga – First in Legal Studies (Shared)
Jesse Shin – First in Health
Gursewak Singh – First in Digital Solutions
Michael Stephens – First in Physics
Ashutosh Vaitha – First in Commerce, First in Start-Up, First in Legal Studies (Shared)
Samantha Vivian – First in Design, First in Visual Art
Allegra Williams – First in Psychology, First in Science in Practice
Mikaela Williams – First in French
Ramon Zeng – First in Chemistry


2024 GPA Big Improvers Awards

Year 8 in 2025
Lexie Bakos, Anthena Feaunati, Halle Honnibal, Hannah Kelmanson, Mekia McDonald, Jayden Park, Gregory Savage, Samara Smith, Sean Thomson.

Year 9 in 2025
Kyla Diesing, Chloe Hunter, Aleksandar Khalil, Eamon King, Inaya Malik, Daniel Riordan, Mujtaba Shah, Leonamia Toon, Ayla Whybird.

Year 10 in 2025
Lucy Johnson, Joshua Jung, Samaira Kapoor, Savannah Peterson, Rose Pincott, Brooklyn Pukallus, Kristine Ruiz, Riley Warmus.

Year 11 in 2025
Corey Bertsch, Kirra Burridge, Gurjaap Buttar, Mya Morrow, Jayda Penitani, Zain Rizk, Malaya Robbins, Kiya Watkins-Rameka, Eliora Wood.

Year 12 in 2025
Kevin Dizon, Phoebe Dyer, Grace McGuinness, Arush Sharma, Ruby Simpson, Micah Tandy, Larissa White, Georgia Woehrle.

Photos from this event can be found on our Facebook page HERE.


Canterbury Junior School: New Parents And Carers ‘Meet & Greet’ | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

Canterbury Junior School: New Parents And Carers ‘Meet & Greet’ | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery

What a joyful morning it was at our Canterbury Junior School’s New Parents and Carers ‘Meet & Greet’ for the very first day of Term 1, 2025.

Thank you to the 80-plus parents and carers who joined us under sunny skies at our Yalburru Community Café, to connect with our Junior School Leaders, Principal Dan Walker, Deputy Principal Meagan King and the Head of Junior School Karen Roman.

It was wonderful to meet you all, and to see so many parents and carers come together, hear from our senior staff, ask questions, and build relationships within our school community from Day One.

We truly appreciate your ongoing support and involvement in your child’s education – it makes all the difference.

Welcome to Term One and Canterbury College!

To see more photos, please visit our Facebook page HERE.


Principal's Welcome Video | Term 1, 2025

Principal's Welcome Video | Term 1, 2025

https://youtu.be/OlEMj1j_x64

College Principal Mr Dan Walker welcomes our wonderful Canterbury Community for a big Term 1 in 2025.

His video summarises the exciting new educational and stakeholder developments, and campus improvements from all around the school, both over the summer holidays and during this busy first term.

Welcome – or welcome back – to all students, parents, carers, families and staff…


Canterbury Class Of 2024 Scholars Ceremony | 8:50am - 10:30am, Friday 31 January @ CEC

Canterbury Class Of 2024 Scholars Ceremony | 8:50am - 10:30am, Friday 31 January @ CEC

LIVE EVENT BOOKING WEBLINK HERE