Social Justice, Paper Cranes and Human Rights
Social Justice, Paper Cranes and Human Rights
As a college, we are constantly trying to do better in every aspect of our lives - both within our school community, and how we respond to the community and world at large.One aspect of this is in our awareness of social justice and human rights issues.
With such a chaotic beginning to our school year, with repeated lockdowns, flooding and mandated isolations, it is important to remember - that even with these inconveniences - we are still some of the most privileged and fortunate people in the world.
Currently, there are many places in the world where people are living under extremely adverse conditions.
The media is currently focusing its attention on the war in Ukraine, and we are witness to the pain and hardship inflicted on these people.
However, this also draws attention away from other struggles happening around the world, such as bombings in Yemen and Iraq, ongoing civil war in Syria, the continuation of conflict in Afghanistan and Kosovo, and economic and political crises in Lebanon and Haiti.
What we can often fail to remember, is that people on both sides of these conflicts suffer needlessly.
Whole families are left traumatised, and in many of these countries, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced, leaving them without food, water or shelter.
As a college, we want to be proactive around these issues, remain socially informed, and raise our collective voice in a protest for peace.
In doing so, we strive to divert the focus away from the politics surrounding these conflicts, and instead focus on the humanity behind the conflict, and the violations of human rights that occur, as nobody truly benefits in these disputes.
To kick-start this initiative, in Form class this week, we are asking everybody to fold and decorate a paper crane to be hung up in the Secondary Library.
Messages of peace, prayers and decoration are welcomed and encouraged...
Thank you for your contribution!
The Canterbury Social Justice Committee
UPDATE: Friday 1 April 2022 - New Secondary Library Paper Crane Photos Featured!
EVENT WRAP: Inaugural Canterbury Boys First VI vs Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown!
EVENT WRAP: Inaugural Canterbury Boys First VI vs Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown!
With the week’s rainfall mercifully ending, and a beautiful early evening rainbow shining over the campus Sports Hall, our Inaugural Boys First VI vs Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown was finally on Wednesday night 30 March - after two years of COVID-cancellations…
Our ‘sleeper hit’ event attracted 105 RSVPs shared between past students and their families and guests, current Years 10-12 secondary students, College staff and members of the Canterbury Alumni Network Committee, plus another 431 total online engagements over our event’s Facebook Livestream.
Watch the Facebook Livestream Recording HERE.
After the delicious free post-school/work BBQ outside, everybody gathered indoors at 6:00pm for the much anticipated showdown, hosted by fresh MC, past student, AND current Canterbury Junior School Teacher Mr Michael Brown.
Special guests included College Chairman Mr Jeff Thomas and his wife Mandy – there to watch their son Brent Thomas playing for the alumni team, Principal Mr Dan Walker and Volleyball Coach Mr Andrew Porter – there to (hopefully) guide his Boys First VI onto victory.
Canterbury’s undefeated 2022 TAS Trimester 1 Boys First VI were probably feeling pretty confident until the fit-looking tall timber (over six-foot) alumni squad showed up, bolstered by some recently graduated Class of 2021 Boys First VI Players.
This is how both teams lined up for the ‘best of three sets’ showdown:
2022 Canterbury Boys First VI Volleyball Team: Jalen Harrison (Captain), Elijah Walters, Hunter Edwards, Jack Henry, Jack Addley, Jackson King, Jeremy Kriletich. Coach: Mr Andrew Porter.
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Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Team: Brent Thomas (1996), Michael Holland (1997), Rob Joseph (2013), Will Glass (2017), Baxter Hood (2019), Jack Danbury (2020), Cam Andrews (2017), Casey Milne (2021), Anderson Som (2021), Brad Elms (1999), Tony Packenas (2001), Connor Addley (2021).
COVID Late Team Change: OUT - Baxter Hood. IN - Connor Addley.
There were no lead-up training sessions – players just brought their ‘game face’ and ‘game skills’ on the night - which suddenly had that exciting live ‘after dark’ sport audience atmosphere echoing throughout the hall.
SO… How did the fight for glory, bragging rights and the new shiny trophy actually go?
First Set: Past Students Alumni WON 25 - 15.
Wow – we have a game on our hands here!
Second Set: Current Student Firsts WON 25 - 23.
Phew - now that was a tense, close, tight tussle all the way…
Third Set: Current Student Firsts WON 25 - 11.
The fast-tiring alumni players battled uphill against the well-drilled current students, who enjoyed the advantage of a full Term 1 of TAS match cohesiveness, combinations and training drills behind them, as it all clicked together.
So CONGRATULATIONS to the 2022 Canterbury Boys First VI Volleyball Team - Inaugural event winners!
And a BIG thank you to everyone who attended, as we now look forward to the Inaugural Canterbury Girls First VI vs Past Students Womens Alumni VI Volleyball Teams Showdown scheduled for Term 3.
FUN FACT: That alumni player wearing the white singlet with the shaved head is Mr Brent Thomas (Class of 1996) - the man behind the legend behind the shield, that is the Canterbury Brent Thomas Volleyball Shield awarded each year to the College’s Best Volleyballer Player.
The FULL 71-image event photo gallery is in our College Facebook Albums collection.
Junior School: Boys Only Dance Group - BoyZone: REGISTER NOW!
Junior School: Boys Only Dance Group - BoyZone: REGISTER NOW!
What: Junior School Boys Only Dance Group - BoyZone: REGISTER NOW!
Starting in Term 2 and running into Terms 3 and 4, our experienced studio dance teacher will coach this group and work with the boys on their dance choreography and general enjoyment of dancing.
We warmly welcome ALL boys with ANY experience levels into this new ensemble.
When: 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Monday Afternoon Dance Lessons - Terms 2 and 3 plus some of Term 4.
Where: M12 Dance Studio (Near the College Auditorium / Performing Arts Theatre).
Who: ANY Interested Years 1-6 Canterbury Boys.
Coach: Miss Taylah Newton.
Dress Code:
- Years 1-3 Boys: Please do not change after school - simply wear your school uniform with sneakers or jazz shoes.
- Years 4-6 Boys: Please wear your Canterbury PE uniform with sneakers or jazz shoes.
Performances: There may be opportunities for:
- A Junior School Assembly Dance Performance.
- A Canterbury 'Dance Spectacular' Concert Performance.
Cost: $150 Once-Off Payment - Billed through sundry billing.
Entry: This group does NOT require an audition to enter.
RSVP: To enrol your son/s in this fun, healthy and social dance experience, PLEASE CLICK HERE by 5pm Good Friday 15 April 2022.
Please contact me at if you have any questions at all.
Kind regards,
Ms Rhiannon Ottrey
Dance and Drama Co-Curricular Coordinator
Canterbury College
Canterbees Label Design Competition: WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Canterbees Label Design Competition: WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to Angelina Som who has been selected as our winner for the Canterbees Honey Label Design Competition!
Here is her winning artwork which will soon appear on our honey jars...
- Ava Taaffe and Lily Cowling
- Angelina Som
- Jane Sayers
- Lily Wong
- Pyper McFarlane
- Emerald Kaing
The winning design will be selected by the Business and Enterprise Faculty at the end of Term 1.
This design will then be applied to the many jars of honey!
Talking Taipans - Episode 6, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield
Talking Taipans - Episode 6, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield
https://youtu.be/SW8GhwFPcJA
Our FINAL Talking Taipans Episode for Term 1 where we wrap up ALL our latest sporting news, including: our TAS Premierships, our TAS and Junior TAS Swimming Carnival results (Boom!), our Easter Holidays training sessions, plus our Learn-To-Swim Intensives, Taipans Tennis and Athletics Development Fun & Fitness Camps, biggest Trimester 1 highlights and more...
And a colourful salute to Tik Tok at the very end!
GO TAIPANS! (on your holidays) LOL
Years 7-10 Students: Sign Up NOW For Australia’s Big Science Competition!
Years 7-10 Students: Sign Up NOW For Australia’s Big Science Competition!
What: Australia’s Big Science Competition.
The Big Science Competition is a nationwide 50-minute, multiple-choice questions competition that tests students’ science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Questions are set in real-life contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting!
Participating in Australia’s Big Science Competition could lead to selection in Science extension programs like the Australian Science Olympiads and Curious Minds - Girls In STEM.
When: 1:30pm - 2:20pm, Thursday 12 May 2022 (Assembly Time Period).
Where: Venue TBC.
Who: ALL Canterbury Years 7 - 10 Students are invited to enter the competition.
However, ONLY the first 10 students in each year level will be chosen to enter - so please be quick to register your interest!
Cost: FREE!
Marketing items display an entry cost, but the College will cover this fee for all its participating students.
RSVP: Students wishing to enter this competition should please email Mr Emmanuel Hatzioannou - with Big Science Competition in the subject line before 11:59pm Friday 22 April 2022.
Your email should include your: Full Name, Year Level, Form Class and Science Teacher.
Important Information:
Students MUST bring their own laptops/devices as the test is conducted online.
For more information on Australia’s Big Science Competition please visit THIS WEBLINK HERE.
Get To Know Our New College Chaplain - Reverend Melusi Sibanda
Get To Know Our New College Chaplain - Reverend Melusi Sibanda
https://youtu.be/kSmXK16hskY
Yalburru Community Cafe Open During Upcoming School Holidays!
Yalburru Community Cafe Open During Upcoming School Holidays!
GOOD NEWS FROM THE YALBURRU COMMUNITY CAFE BOSS!
We have decided to keep the Yalburru Community Café open during these upcoming school holiday mornings, for any staff and visitors to pick up a nice hot coffee. ☕️
Please let all staff and parents know they can get their coffee as usual in these school holidays every morning - except the Easter Public Holidays - between 8:15am and 10:45am. 🤩
Don't forget to bring your own mug and ask about our NEW Yalburru Community Cafe Loyalty Cards...
Cheers!
Colin Mason
Manager of College Services
Canterbury College
Year 10 Visual Arts Portraits - Photo Gallery
Year 10 Visual Arts Portraits - Photo Gallery
Canterbury's Year 10 Visual Art Class students have been working on their portraiture skills during Term One.
Here are some of their amazing final artworks, as well as some behind-the-scenes photos of their production process.
Ms Lauren McCalman
Head of Faculty - Creative Industries
2022 Trimester 1 Sport: TAS & JTAS Round 2 (Rescheduled) - Canterbury vs St Paul's School Photo Gallery 🏀⚽️🎾🏏🏐🏑
2022 Trimester 1 Sport: TAS & JTAS Round 2 (Rescheduled) - Canterbury vs St Paul's School Photo Gallery 🏀⚽️🎾🏏🏐🏑
Congratulations to all our Trimester 1 teams and players who competed this season!
The full Facebook Album photo gallery can be found at THIS WEBLINK HERE.
