Friday 6 May: Junior School Wrap Up
Friday 6 May: Junior School Wrap Up
Dear Parents and Carers,
The rain this morning could not dampen the Mother's Day festivities as our school came together for breakfast, to celebrate our mums and all the other special women in our lives.
Thank you to the families that attended, and please drop in for a Yalburru Community Cafe breakfast again sometime soon.
Our ELC and Prep mums were pampered and spoiled at the Mother's Day Mingle this afternoon while enjoying some special time with their young ones.
Also this morning, our Year 5 Gold Rushers braved the wet weather to go on their interactive excursion.
I look forward to hearing their tales of the day when they return to campus.
Mother's Day Junior School Gifts Stall
A very big thank you to the parent volunteer group that organised and ran the Mother's Day Stall this week.
It was the most popular shop on campus today and I hope that our mums enjoy their thoughtfully purchased gifts on Sunday.
"It Takes a Village" Partnership Program
As you have seen in the Junior School Parents Information Briefing earlier in the year (Link to YouTube), I strongly believe the students at Canterbury benefit most when all members of their community work together in partnership.
You will soon receive information regarding a new initiative we have called the It Takes A Village Partnership Program.
This program will see regular information, training and personal development sessions for parents and other community members, to come on campus and learn about and contribute to the Junior School.
Initial plans are to run sessions regarding volunteering at the school and cyber safety for students.
Later in the year, I will be asking our community members for their input to further develop what I hope will become a hallmark program here at Canterbury.
Outside School Hours Care
In the next week, parents who previously provided feedback to me regarding the Camp Australia Outside School Hours Care program will receive a follow-up survey.
I am keen to know if parents are noticing changes on the ground as we work with Camp Australia to continuously improve.
Please continue to provide general feedback to me at any time.
Under 8s Day
Our annual celebration of childhood - the Under 8s Day, is fast approaching and our Prep to Year 2 teams are planning creative activities for our students and their visiting parents and carers on the day.
To support these activities, we are asking families to donate the following items if they have them available:
- cardboard boxes and tubes
- paper plates
- streamers
- bamboo canes or other items suitable for frame building
- costumes, dress-ups and wigs (donations only as these cannot be returned)
- marbles
- general craft items to encourage creativity.
Uniforms Update
I have received some feedback regarding availability issues with Winter Uniform stock.
We understand the frustration this is continuing to cause and thank our families for their patience as we continue to work with The School Locker to consolidate our supplies.
Within the next few days the Communications Department will be publishing an update on all stock levels and availability.
Please be assured that staff will take uniform availability into consideration when speaking to students about their uniform wearing.
Prep 2023 Parent Information Evening
Parents with students in the Early Learning Centre who have applied for a position in Prep next year, will have received an offer of enrolment from Debbie Milne our College Registrar.
If you have not yet received an expected offer, please contact Debbie on or 07 3299 0822.
Attached to the offer of enrolment is an invitation to the Prep 2023 Parent Information Evening.
At this evening we will run through the orientation program planned for later in the year, some general information about Prep at Canterbury, and allow time for any questions you may have.
Please RSVP via the link on the invitation.
Library Borrowing
I ask that parents and carers please remind our students to be proactive in their use of the library.
Students are given the opportunity in class each week to borrow books from the library.
We ask that students take these books home, enjoy reading them, then return them the following week, and borrow another book.
If students are struggling to find books that spark their interest, a chat with our wonderful Teacher Librarian Ms Anita Pendreigh will set them on the right track - as there is a book for every interest in the Junior School Discovery Centre.
As educators and parents, we know that daily reading is a fundamental part of children's literacy development, so time spent reading a book is time well invested.
Junior School Musical - The Lion King
Earlier this week, students and parents received letters confirming student placements as a principal cast member or ensemble member for the 2022 Junior School production of The Lion King.
Congratulations to all students who auditioned; you showed great courage and community spirit.
Our cast members now have many weeks of challenging, yet rewarding rehearsals ahead of them.
More information will come from the production team regarding rehearsal dates and details, and opportunities for students and parents to volunteer their time in support of the show.
| Role | Performer |
| Sarabi | Isabella Heath (Yr 6) and Ella Hay (Yr 6) |
| Young Simba | Johnathan Hang (Yr 4) and Brody Huckin (Yr 4) |
| Young Nala | Haeun Bae (Yr 4) and Sarah Noy (Yr 4) |
| Nala | Indie Godfrey (Yr 5) and Hannah Kelmanson (Yr 5) |
| Banzai | Max Suckling (Yr 4) and Patrick Marr (Yr 4) |
| Shenzi | Arabella Carr (Yr 6) and Sarah Clarke (Yr 5) |
| Mufasa | Mujtaba Shah (Yr 6) |
| Rafiki | Jasmine Nolan (Yr 5) |
| Zazu | Arista Ebenezer (Y 5) |
| Scar | Ava Heath (Yr 6) |
| Simba | Lyla Ries (Yr 6) |
| Sarafina | Charlotte Ayres (Yr 6) |
| Ed | Humdhaan Ikhlas (Yr 5) |
| Timon | Alec Wylie (Yr 6) |
| Pumbaa | Charli List (Yr 6) |
Upcoming Dates
| Saturday 7 May | Junior TAS Round 2 |
| Tuesday 10 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Writing Test |
| Wednesday 11 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Reading Test |
| Thursday 12 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Conventions of Language Test |
| Saturday 14 May | Junior TAS Round 3 |
| Monday 16 May | Prep 2023 Parent Information Evening |
| Tuesday 17 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Numeracy Test |
| Friday 20 May | Junior TAS Cross-Country Championships |
I wish all Mums and other carers in our community a relaxing Mother's Day bathed in the love of your families and friends.
I will see our students back for the first Monday timetable in a few weeks next week.
Yours faithfully
Michelle Leftwich
Head of Junior School
Year 11 'Bullying No Way!' Hip Hop Dance Routine
Year 11 'Bullying No Way!' Hip Hop Dance Routine
https://youtu.be/j__y6YmflA0
This dance video starts with an interview with two of the Year 11 Dance students explaining the routine's choreography and background... Enjoy!
Congratulations To Our Representative Sport Athletes!
Congratulations To Our Representative Sport Athletes!
Congratulations to our Taipans athletes who represented Canterbury College at Queensland School Sport competitions over the last week. 🏉🏐
Rugby League
Lorren Ieli - QLD Merit Team: 14 - 15 Years.
Fleur Ginn - QLD Merit Team: 16 - 18 Years.
Netball
Our South Coast Representation at the Queensland School Sport Championships - Toowoomba.
Firstly, a massive congratulations to both the South Coast 15s and South Coast 19s teams for clinching the top Gold spot at these championships.
Canterbury 15s - Kaylee Tamala, Kaitlyn-Jean Iva.
Canterbury 19s - Tia Crombie, Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard, Holly Comyns, Madisen-Jade Iva.
Lilyana Fawkes - South Coast Umpire Representative.
Deanne Hamilton - 15s Coach.
Another special acknowledgement to Madisen-Jade Iva for receiving the South Coast MVP for the State Championships as voted by 11 regions.
A huge congratulations as well to the following athletes who were selected into the Queensland Team!
15s Queensland Team - Kaylee Tamala || Nationals in Canberra.
19s Queensland Team - Merit || Tia Crombie, Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard | Madisen-Jade Iva (Shadow).
The School Locker’s Loganholme Store CLOSED For Stocktake TOMORROW Tuesday 10 May
The School Locker’s Loganholme Store CLOSED For Stocktake TOMORROW Tuesday 10 May
The School Locker’s Loganholme Store which sells Canterbury uniforms, will be CLOSED for stocktake TOMORROW Tuesday 10 May 2022.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused...
2022 Trimester 2 Sport: TAS Round 3 & JTAS Round 2 - Canterbury vs St John's Anglican College Results
2022 Trimester 2 Sport: TAS Round 3 & JTAS Round 2 - Canterbury vs St John's Anglican College Results
Here is your weekly Sport Results Wrap from TAS Round 3 and Junior TAS Round 2 against St John's Anglican College below and attached...
Our Taipans achieved some amazing results over the weekend at our FIRST Home Round of the Trimester 2 sport season.
Well done to all our athletes!
Thank you also to all our parents who volunteered to help with our Canterbury Sports Supporters BBQ.
If you would like to volunteer your time at future Home Rounds to help sell food, drink or Canterbury Sports Supporters merchandise, then please sign up HERE!
Alternatively, you can email Mrs Catherine Krzensk - OR Mrs Yvette Peterson - (Canterbury Sports Supporters Group Organiser) directly, or join the Canterbury Sports Supporters Group on Facebook.
Our Upcoming Home Rounds Requiring Parents/Carers Support:
Round 5 - Saturday 21 May 2022 - Canterbury College vs Cannon Hill Anglican College (CHAC)
Round 7 - Saturday 4 June 2022 - Canterbury College vs John Paul College (JPC)
Nominations are also NOW OPEN for TAS Trimester 3 Sports.
Trials will commence THIS week!
Girls: Touch Football and Volleyball.
Boys: Basketball and Football.
Individual: Track & Field and Swimming.
Simply complete the Nomination Form by clicking HERE.
Go Taipans!
PS: Good Morning Canterbury Comms Team!
Just wanted to share with you some photos my husband Richard took on the weekend of Junior TAS Year 6 Rugby (images attached).
It was another great game.
Regards
Mrs Marissa Ryan
Year 10 Essential English – Language That Works: Job Applications Assessment
Year 10 Essential English – Language That Works: Job Applications Assessment
In Term 1, our Year 10 Essential English class undertook a rigorous and authentic unit designed for work-readiness.
This required students to respond to an initial survey on their interests and skills, to identify a compatible career path, followed by a search on employment websites for suitable jobs.
Our Year 10 students then created their CV and practised writing letters of application for their focus job.
The culminating assessment was engaging in a job interview.
To prepare for this, students scripted and practised a range of questions and responses, and then recorded themselves with a student partner, each taking the role of either interviewer or job candidate.
We could not be more proud of the professional conduct of our students, as they approached this task with serious enthusiasm, and presented themselves impeccably for the interview process.
They are now confidently prepared for future employment prospects with an updated and relevant CV and the skills to navigate the application process.
Particular thanks must go to their teacher Mr Peter van der Poel, for his determined direction and coaching in ensuring all students gave their very best, and also for the unwavering support of Ms Elaine Dobeli and her many words of wisdom.
Great work Year 10.
2022 Pacific Districts Cross-Country Carnival Report
2022 Pacific Districts Cross-Country Carnival Report
On Wednesday 4 May 2022, our Cross-Country Elite Team attended the 2022 Pacific Districts Cross-Country Carnival held over at Rivermount College.
And our athletic students didn’t disappoint, despite running in a very wet and boggy classic Cross-Country course.
There were plenty of podium finishes and personal best times, with the highest qualifiers going through to the Regionals - which will also be held at Rivermount College on Tuesday 7 June 2022.
So congratulations to all our qualifying Taipans athletes and thank you to all those Cross-Country students who trialled with us.
Our school training sessions have been very popular this season, and it goes to show that if you put in the time and show up at training - then you get the results!
Our training days are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:00am - 8:00am during Term time.
A huge thank you to the coaching staff - Mr Josh Afu, Coach Jack John Stanley and to all the parents for your cheering and support on the day.
Thank you also to Scott Toney and Connor Toney for taking some amazing action shots on the course.
Mrs Brooke King
Taipans Athletics Coach
Girls In ICT Day – Logan City Region Schools Event Wrap
Girls In ICT Day – Logan City Region Schools Event Wrap
International Girls In ICT Day took place on Thursday 28 April worldwide, and Canterbury College used the opportunity to promote careers in technology and STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - amongst the Logan City school community.
The 2022 theme was Access And Safety - promoting safe access for girls in the digital environment.
According to current data*, the proportion of women using the Internet globally amounts to 48% of the female population, compared to 55% of the male population.
If girls cannot access the Internet or feel safe online, they are consequently unable to develop the necessary digital skills to engage fully in digital spaces.
This diminishes their opportunities to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.
This 2022 theme seeks to encourage discussion and events aimed at overcoming the access and safety barriers that girls face when they aspire to pursue STEM studies and careers.
*Source: https://www.itu.int/women-and-girls/girls-in-ict/international-girls-in-ict-day-2022/
The Australian Computer Society (ACS), in partnership with Deloitte Access Economics, researches the ICT Industry every year and releases their findings in a publication entitled The Digital Pulse.
The Digital Pulse 2021 presented some startling facts about females in the ICT Industry in Australia.
These facts include:
- Female share of the total workforce is 47%.
- Female participation in ICT has remained unchanged from the previous two years at just 29%.
- The proportion of women in technology is significantly lower than other comparable occupations.
Matthew Jorgensen, ACS’s ICT Gateway to Industry School Program Project Manager, and Scott Millar from BOP Industries, supported Canterbury College to plan and host their own FREE Girls In ICT Day.
It was provided for Logan region school girls in Years 5 – 8, who are currently studying digital solutions, ICT and STEM, and who are interested in pursuing a technology career.
Held in the CEC with a full day of activities, students heard from talented female role models through keynotes, presentations, career stories and a discussion panel, where students submitted questions for the panel to answer.
Canterbury College’s Girls In ICT Day was organised with support from the ACS ICT GISP (Gateway to Industry Schools Program) and BOP Industries.
Canterbury is a proud member of the ICT GISP - a program designed to connect schools and students with industry leaders to offer students invaluable industry experience.
Canterbury’s acceptance into the program is recognition of our dedication to STEM and technology learning.
The Gateway to Industry Schools Program is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Event Partners – BOP Industries | Australian Computer Society.
Event Sponsors – Logan City Council | Commonwealth Bank | Data#3 | Go1.
ATTENDING LOGAN CITY AREA SCHOOLS
Park Ridge State High School
Beenleigh State High School
Marsden Park State High School
Woodhill State School
Bethania Lutheran School
Mount Warren Park State School
Hills International College
Canterbury College
The the full Facebook Album can be found at THIS WEBLINK HERE.
Talking Taipans - Episode 9, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk... Where's Mr Maxfield???
Talking Taipans - Episode 9, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk... Where's Mr Maxfield???
When Mr Maxfield is out for the week... Mrs K invites two new guests instead...
In this special Mother's Day episode of Talking Taipans, our Boys Rugby Captain Elijah Walters and Girls Hockey Captain Gian Bilston chat to us before this Saturday's Home Round against St John's Anglican College.
Happy Mother's Day to ALL our Canterbury Mums!
Fixture Updates: Boys First XV Rugby Match NOW CANCELLED.
https://youtu.be/n_x3BvMJiEg
Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 3!
Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 3!
What: Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 3!
A Parents Event Proudly Supported (Again) By Canterbury College.
IT’S BACK THIS SATURDAY MORNING!
When: 8:00am - 11:00am, THIS Saturday Morning 7 May 2022.
Where: Canterbury College – Canterbury Functions Centre.
(New name for our Trade Training Centre Restaurant).
182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
For New Parents - Location: Building near the Athletics Track and Sports Hall.
Parking: Please use the Sports Precinct Gate on Old Logan Village Road for the nearest carpark.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Families!
Trestle Tables: Provided for parents and volunteers to buy, sell and swap school uniform items.
Corner Cubicles: Provided for separate boys and girls changerooms.
Have Second-Hand Canterbury School Uniforms At Home Gathering Dust?
This is the perfect opportunity to try and fill those gaps in your uniform stocks, or get rid of uniforms sitting unused in the cupboard.
***WE REALLY NEED MORE SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIFORMS PLEASE***
***WE URGENTLY NEED MORE WHITE SECONDARY GIRLS BLOUSES PLEASE***
Option One: Bring your second-hand Canterbury school uniform items to sell or swap yourself at the meet.
If so, please register for your trestle table by emailing OR calling Lisa Foster with your full name, mobile number and rough number of items – | Tel: 07 3299 0807.
Alternatively, you can add a price tag with a contact number and that sale will be credited on your Parent Account with the school.
Option Two: Donate your second-hand Canterbury school uniform items to the College for volunteers to sell with our BIG THANK YOU!
During Friday Office Hours – Please deliver your clothing items to ANY Administration Office: Junior School Admin, Secondary School Admin or Corporate Services Admin.
After Friday Office Hours (4pm - 9pm) – Please deliver to Corporate Services Admin ONLY.
Please text or call Stephen Buckley when at the front glass doors for office entry after hours – Mob: 0401 086 387 or please leave your bagged or boxed items by the front glass doors.
Uniform Pricing
Parents selling uniforms themselves can naturally decide their own item prices on the day.
Donated uniforms will not be specifically ‘priced’ so that purchasing parents can pay whatever they can afford or feel is reasonable.
Our goal is NOT making money BUT getting these second-hand uniforms into the hands of parents who need them!
Please Note: ALL profits from donated school uniforms will be split 50/50 between the Canterbury College Sport Supporters Group and Performing Arts Supporters Group. THANK YOU!
This is a CASH PREFERRED EVENT.
Parents selling items themselves will need their own cash float or Square Card Reader.
College donated items can be purchased preferably by cash, but Canterbury will provide a portable EFTPOS machine.
Please Note: Canterbury’s Saturday morning J/TAS Trimester Two sport will be running at the same time on the various ovals, up at the Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre, in the nearby Sports Hall, plus over at the CEC on High Road.
NB: The Technology Precinct toilets at the rear of the Trade Training Centre will be open for use – please follow the signs.
A Message From Mrs Yvette Peterson:
“Thanks to COVID, there remains some new Canterbury uniform item supply delays.
That means there are still new students at the school, as well as those who moved up from Junior into Secondary, that may not have all their required uniform items.
As a parent at the school, I wanted to make a call out to the Canterbury Community for anyone that may have old uniforms gathering dust in their cupboards – from past student alumni or from kids who’ve outgrown them – that could help make another student feel more comfortable on campus.
January’s and February’s meets were a big hit with parents, so we’re hosting another one this Saturday morning to help even more families.
But we REALLY need more Secondary School uniforms donated or put on sale at the meet.
And please spread the word about this event – THANK YOU!"
