2023 Interhouse Choir Singing Competition - Song Choices Ready!
2023 Interhouse Choir Singing Competition - Song Choices Ready!
📌 The songs for tomorrow's BIG 2023 Interhouse Choir Singing Competition have been drawn!🎵🎶
Each House has to choose only one to perform...
Their song choices are:
🦁 Becket House: 1950s
Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis | (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
🐺 Cranmer House: 1970s
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen | Superstition - Stevie Wonder
🦅 Goldsworthy House: 2000s
What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction | Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
🐯 Kime House: 1980s
9 To 5 - Dolly Parton | Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
🦖 Ramsey House: 1960s
You Really Got Me - The Kinks | I'm A Believer - The Monkees
🐎 Temple House: 1990s
Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys | MMMbop - Hanson
Our House Leaders now have 24 hours to teach their song and dance routine to their House colleagues for Thursday's performances from 2:15pm - 3:05pm in our Canterbury Events Centre. 
You don't want to miss this epic day... 🤩
Parents and families are MOST WELCOME to attend! 🥳
You can watch the YouTube video of our Houses drawing their decades and songs HERE.
Bridge Builders: Junior School Parent Information Session | 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday 14 March @ Junior School Library
Bridge Builders: Junior School Parent Information Session | 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday 14 March @ Junior School Library
Dear Parents and Carers,
What: Bridge Builders: Junior School Parent Information Session.
When: 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Tuesday 14 March 2023.
Where: Junior School Library - Canterbury College.
- Parking via Junior School Gate, High Road, Waterford.
Who: For ALL Parents & Carers Of ELC – Year 6 Students.
Hosts: Bridge Builders Program Coordinators & Junior School Administration.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: Booking Weblink HERE.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Junior School Administration - T: 07 3299 0847 |
Bridge Builders is the whole-school wellbeing and mental health conflict resolution and anti-bullying program, that the Junior School implements with students from the ELC to Year 6.
This externally developed program equips children to be resilient, effective communicators and empowered to deal with everyday conflict and reduce bullying.
On Tuesday 14 March, representatives from Bridge Builders will be on campus to deliver an information session for parents and carers.
A key focus of the Bridge Builders program is working collaboratively with parents and carers, so that the school and home have the same understandings, skills and language.
The program reinforces skills of respect, empathy, and the importance of trust in relationships in a practical way.
These skills have both short-term and long-term benefits for your child/ren.
Since parents and carers have the biggest influence over a child’s emotional and social skills, we believe in the importance of encouraging and equipping them.
Every child is different and their social and emotional challenges are unique.
The old African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child", reinforces that as parents and schools work together, your child has the best environment to succeed and grow.
To RSVP for this parent information session, please use this link: BOOKING WEBLINK
If you have any questions regarding the program or information session, please contact us through the Junior School Administration Office.
Yours faithfully
Brittany Sinclair Andrew Powell
Assistant Head of Junior School Assistant Head of Junior School
(Wellbeing) (Wellbeing)
2023 Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium
2023 Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium
Today, Canterbury College was honoured to host the senior student leaders from various Anglican Schools around South-East Queensland for the annual Anglican Schools Student Leadership Symposium.
This event brings various student leadership groups together, so they can compare their different college approaches, philosophies and leadership values.
In addition, it allows them to join forces to 'group think' ways of better finding and appreciating the joys of school life and leadership, to be a better role model for others.
It also served as a chance for the whole group to pray together in the Canterbury Chapel for a joyful year ahead for their respective colleges, led by Father Dan Talbot - Area Dean of the Anglican Church.
After chapel service, student leaders listened to keynote presentations from: The Right Reverend John Roundhill - Bishop of the Southern Region, Anglican Church of Southern Queensland; Mrs Lynne Moten - Operator of Seeking Sarvodaya and former Director of Service Learning at Seymour College, Adelaide; and Mr Lucas Patchett OAM - Co-Founder Orange Sky Australia, Social Entrepreneurs.
Canterbury College welcomed the following Anglican schools and their student leaders in 2023: All Saints Anglican School, Cannon Hill Anglican College, St John's Anglican College, St Paul's School, Toowoomba Anglican School, The Glennie School, The Southport School, St Hilda's School - Gold Coast, Hillbrook Anglican School, The Springfield Anglican College and St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School.
The Anglican Schools Commission theme for 2023 is: Flourishing Together: For Dignity.
Today we embraced each other's differences and cultivated humility, community and a deeper understanding of the sacredness of life with our fellow peers.
Photos of this event can be found HERE on our Facebook page.
This Morning's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Photos
This Morning's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Photos
Nothing stacked up quite like this morning's Shrove Tuesday - free pancake event. 🥞🥞🥞
Did you know that the ingredients for pancakes can be seen to symbolise the four pillars of faith:
Eggs ~ Creation 🥚
Flour ~ The staff of life 🌾
Salt ~ Wholesomeness 🧂
Milk ~ Purity 🥛
Shrove Tuesday is a day for observing Christian traditions.
It's the feast day before the commencement of Lent on Ash Wednesday starting tomorrow. ✝️⛪🕊️
All the photos from this morning's event are on our Facebook page HERE.
Shrove Tuesday FREE Pancakes | 8:00am - 8:25am @ School Canteen
Shrove Tuesday FREE Pancakes | 8:00am - 8:25am @ School Canteen
Dear Students,
Tomorrow (Tuesday 21 February) is Shrove Tuesday - it's the day we eat pancakes...
Why? Have a look here...
Yes really! We have pancakes at the School Canteen between 8:00am and 8:25am THIS Tuesday - and they're FREE!
If you want some, you may need to get in early...
Türkiye & Syria Earthquake Victims: Sausage Sizzle & Lolly Jar Fundraiser | 1:30pm - 2:15pm, THIS Friday 24 February @ Arts Centre Amphitheatre
Türkiye & Syria Earthquake Victims: Sausage Sizzle & Lolly Jar Fundraiser | 1:30pm - 2:15pm, THIS Friday 24 February @ Arts Centre Amphitheatre
Dear Canterbury Community,
The huge earthquakes over in Türkiye and Syria have caused massive destruction to whole neighbourhoods and towns, and cost more than 41,000 lives.
So Canterbury is doing its part to help by holding a Friday fundraiser, with all money raised being donated to UNICEF, to help fellow children impacted by this major disaster.
What: Türkiye & Syria Earthquake Victims Canterbury Fundraiser.
When: 1:30pm - 2:15pm (Second Break), THIS Friday 24 February 2023.
Where: Arts Centre Outdoor Amphitheatre - Outside the Dance Studio.
Who: For ALL Secondary School Students.
Hosts: Various Secondary House Student Leaders & Students.
Event Information: Sausage Sizzle Sandwich | Soft Drink | Milkshake Spider - Every Menu Item $2 Each OR 3 For $5.
Lolly Jar Guessing Game: $1.00 Per Guess!
Take a guess... How many Sour Patch Kids are in the jar displayed by the window of our Secondary School Library?
There will be a sign-up sheet coming around by the Year 9 Student Leaders in your house next week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Use this sheet to make a guess on the number of lollies in the jar - so please check out the Secondary Library display beforehand to help you!
You will need to bring cash to have the opportunity to guess.
Your money will then be collected by your Student Leader who will write your name, year level, guess, house, and the time and date you guessed.
PRIZES: WIN THE JAR OF LOLLIES + COOL CANTERBURY PORTABLE MINI-SPEAKER + EXTRACTION COFFEE ROASTERS GIFT PACK!
Your last opportunity to submit a guess will be on Friday 24 February during Form (8:30am - 8:45am).
We would love to see all of Canterbury College involved in this fundraiser to support this very worthy cause.
Cash, Student ID or EFTPOS will be accepted on the day at the Sausage Sizzle event.
For more information, please contact any of our Year 9 Leadership Team or Mr Chris Nield: Director of Student Development -
Canterbury Rock School | Award-Winning Composer Marty Hailey Visit: Photos & Event Wrap
Canterbury Rock School | Award-Winning Composer Marty Hailey Visit: Photos & Event Wrap
Award-winning composer Mr Marty Hailey, visited our Canterbury Rock School last Friday afternoon, giving our students the opportunity to work with someone who has operated at a very high level in the international music industry for over 20 years.
Marty discussed his wide range of experiences as a performer, music producer and composer - working all over the world including - West End, Broadway and Las Vegas.
Students posed lots of questions as Marty discussed the roles each player has in a band, how developing technology is shaping the future of the music industry, and pathways into building long-lasting careers in music.
He even played a few songs on guitar, with the support of our very own Junior School Teacher Mr Jonathan Wheatley on drum kit, as they reminisced about their younger days playing in the same band!
Marty then went around to listen to each of our Rock School bands, giving them advice and tips for their upcoming performances.
It was an extremely valuable experience for all who were involved.
Thank you Marty and... Rock On! 🤟🎸😎
More photos from Marty's visit can be found HERE.
REMINDER: Taipan Tutors Tuesday Club | 7:30am - 8:15am, THIS Tuesday 21 February (Every Tuesday Morning In-Term)
REMINDER: Taipan Tutors Tuesday Club | 7:30am - 8:15am, THIS Tuesday 21 February (Every Tuesday Morning In-Term)
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
What: Taipan Tutors Tuesday Club.
When: 7:30am - 8:15am, THIS Tuesday 21 February 2023 (Every Tuesday Morning In-Term).
Where: Secondary Library Digital Hub - Please enter through the lower library doors.
Who: Open invitation for ANY Years 7-12 Secondary Student to come and join us.
Hosts: Mr Tory Mills, Mr Jason Baber, some Taipan Tutors, and some Learning Support Staff.
Whether you want to allocate some time for doing homework, exploring extension opportunities, getting help with any subjects, or collaborating with your peers - ALL are welcome!
This will be a rich learning environment, where the focus is on extending our understanding - irrespective of if you are a high achieving student or a student who is finding something challenging.
This study group is FOR EVERYBODY OF EVERY ACADEMIC ABILITY!
Mr Mills, Mr Baber, some Taipan Tutors and some Learning Support Staff will all be there to offer their skills and assistance.
Looking forward to seeing more students there to share their love of learning, and to show compassion and respect for each other's learning journey!
Mr Tory Mills
Assistant Head of Secondary School (Years 10-12)
Term One Week 4 | Junior School Weekly Wrap Up
Term One Week 4 | Junior School Weekly Wrap Up
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have enjoyed another great week in the Junior School.
Our top swimmers participated in the Pacific District Swimming Carnival on Monday, and our Year 6 students from Becket, Goldsworthy, Cranmer and Kime enjoyed a catered breakfast in the Secondary School getting to know their Heads of House.
Temple and Ramsey will head up next Thursday.
Our classrooms were opened up one morning each this week, providing an opportunity for students to show their parents around the space and their learning.
Who Is Who In The Junior School
I hope that parents have had an opportunity to see our new Junior School Leadership Team around campus in the mornings, afternoons, after school and at Junior TAS weekend rounds.
If you are not yet sure who is who, here are the details:
First port of call for parents or carers is always the class teacher, however - if a concern is not resolved at the classroom level, the classroom teacher will refer it to the Leadership Team.
Like myself, these staff are always open to communication from parents and carers.
Homework Club
A reminder that our Homework Club is a service provided to students who require support to complete their homework or assessments.
Staff and Secondary School tutors are available to guide students as they complete their tasks.
Students who do not have any work to complete should not attend.
Our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden
Due to the popularity of this hands-in-the-dirt, real-world program, we are happy to announce that all students from the Early Learning Centre to Year 6 now have the opportunity to engage with our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, under the instruction of our resident plant whisperer, Mr Paul Penny.
While the bulk of the program is focused on the Years 2, 3 and 4 students, classes from all year levels have now been allocated time in the garden, including a specialised Spark elective for our Years 5 and 6 students.
If you missed it, here is a lovely snapshot of a recent Lilly Pilly harvest, with the products now well on their way to becoming a delicious jam: Link to Video.
Community Of Kindness
We are implementing a whole College theme in 2023, A Community Of Kindness, to encourage our College community to strengthen their sense of togetherness and belonging, and as a way of making our own community a better place for the entire community.
Evidence suggests that real-life acts of kindness really do create a positive ripple that lifts the whole community.
This study has shown that generosity and kindness propagates and spreads.
It shows we feel happier when spending money on others instead of ourselves, and that acts of kindness increase not only the receiver's, but also the giver's sense of wellbeing, autonomy and competence.
People not only reciprocated acts of kindness by taking the initiative to find out who had been kind to them, but also paid it forward to others, thereby spreading that feeling of generosity.
There has been work done in classrooms with students and meetings with staff in the first few weeks.
Below is a display in the Junior School Admin Office which has been contributed to by the entire Junior School.
In line with this approach, we would like to extend and encourage our parent/carer members of the College community to join this initiative by performing random acts of kindness too.
Today is actually International Random Acts Of Kindness Day so students and staff have made additional efforts today to be kind to each other.
Community Code Of Conduct
An imperative aspect of a child's education is the partnership between the parents and carers and the school.
These partnerships include parents and carers with: teachers, support staff, leadership or any other persons employed by the school.
It is accepted by all parties at completion of enrolment, that the student is at the centre of decisions made and their best interests and safety are always considered.
It is also the responsibility of the school to consider the interests and safety of other staff and students in decision-making.
We value the partnership we have with our parents and carers and often with other extended family members.
As a community, Canterbury has worked with and supported families for over 35 years, to successfully see thousands of students graduate.
To ensure continued success in our partnership within our community, we would like to direct you to our Community Code of Conduct: Link to Community Code of Conduct.
Canterbury OSHC Update
Thank you for your patience as we have worked through the process of onboarding the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) registration for our Outside School Hours Care service.
We understand the delay in securing this registration was frustrating for many families.
And we appreciate the efficiency with which most families have ensured that Complying Written Agreements (CWAs) have been consented to for students.
A very important communication has been sent to all OSHC families regarding some changes to the way fees are being charged.
If you have not yet read this communication, please follow the link here: Link to News Item.
'It Takes A Village' Partnership Program
We have a Parent Volunteer Induction Session next week on Friday 24 February from 8:45am - 9:15am in the Junior School Library.
This course must be undertaken by parents or other community members every 12 months to ensure currency of understanding.
This is a measure to keep our children safe and we welcome parents coming into the College to assist in our classrooms.
Please follow this link here to register: Link to Register.
Partnership Article: Keeping Your Child Active
Physical activity is so important.
Research has shown that exercise is beneficial for helping your child think, concentrate and solve problems, all of which are essential skills when it comes to learning.
This week’s article is all about ways we can encourage and support our children to be active to develop necessary skills: Link to Article.
Upcoming Events
| Saturday 18 February | Junior TAS Sport Round 3 |
| Monday 20 February | 4THH Open Classroom 8:00am |
| Tuesday 21 February | Year 5 Open Classroom 8:00am |
| Wednesday 22 February | Ash Wednesday |
| Thursday 23 February | Years 6-12 House Breakfast - Temple & Ramsey |
| Thursday 23 February | 1JOW Open Classroom 8:00am |
| Friday 24 February | Prep, Year 1 (not JOW), Year 2 and Year 6 Open Classrooms 8:00am |
| Friday 24 February | Parent Volunteer Induction Session |
| Saturday 25 February | Junior TAS Sport Round 4 and Co-Curricular Photos |
I hope all members of our Junior School community enjoy a restful weekend with plenty of active family time.
Yours faithfully
Michelle Leftwitch
Head of Junior School
UPDATE: Waterford-Tamborine Road & Easterly Street Intersection: Late 2022 - End March 2023 | Signal Project Roadworks
UPDATE: Waterford-Tamborine Road & Easterly Street Intersection: Late 2022 - End March 2023 | Signal Project Roadworks
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has posted a project duration update on the Waterford-Tamborine Road and Easterly Street Intersection on their website.
The completion date has been extended until 31 March 2023 as shown here online - https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/?id=534650
These major roadworks include:
• Installing new traffic signals.
• Installing advance traffic signal warnings on all approaches.
• On-road bicycle lanes through the intersection.
• Additional guardrail with motorcycle protection and modification of the existing guardrail.
• New giveway signs on both slip lanes.
• Replacement of some street lights and poles.
• Road shoulder widening.
• 60km/h speed zone which will start from south of Cambogan Road for northbound traffic.
Survey work and construction began late last year and early this year, and is proceeding based on weather and construction conditions.
Signalising this intersection will improve road safety and improve traffic flow during peak drop-off and pick-up times.
Please see the original attached letter below and project map above top for the background information.
