Bus Queensland: Logan Ekka Show Holiday & Brisbane Ekka Show Holiday | School Bus Services In Operation Next Week
Bus Queensland: Logan Ekka Show Holiday & Brisbane Ekka Show Holiday | School Bus Services In Operation Next Week
Dear Parents, Carers & Students,
We wish to advise you of some changes to our bus services for both the Logan Ekka Show Holiday THIS Monday 14 August and the Brisbane Ekka Show Holiday on the Wednesday 16 August.
Please see the table below for a list of school bus services that will be operating on each of these days.
| Monday 14/8/23 | Wednesday 16/8/23 |
| 6014 | 6001 |
| 6015 | 6002 |
| 6018 | 6003 |
| 6024 | 6004 |
| 6025 | 6005 |
| 6026 | 6006 |
| 6030 | 6007 |
| 6036 | 6008 |
| 6037 | 6009 |
| 6038 | 6010 |
| 6046 | 6011 |
| 6047 | 6012 |
| 6048 | 6013 |
| 6052 | 6014 |
| 6053 | 6015 |
| 6062 | 6018 |
| 6063 | 6020 |
| 6064 | 6022 |
| 6066 | 6025 |
| 6114 | 6027 |
| 6116 | 6028 |
| 6117 | 6029 |
| 6121 | 6030 |
| 6124 | 6032 |
| 6125 | 6033 |
| 6126 | 6034 |
| 6130 | 6035 |
| 6135 | 6036 |
| 6136 | 6037 |
| 6137 | 6040 |
| 6138 | 6041 |
| 6146 | 6042 |
| 6147 | 6043 |
| 6150 | 6044 |
| 6152 | 6048 |
| 6153 | 6051 |
| 6162 | 6052 |
| 6163 | 6055 |
| 6164 | 6060 |
| 6165 | 6061 |
| 6166 | 6062 |
| 6170 | 6063 |
| 5301 | 6064 |
| 6301 | 6068 |
| 5302 | 6101 |
| 6302 | 6102 |
| 5303 | 6103 |
| 6303 | 6104 |
| 5304 | 6105 |
| 6304 | 6106 |
| 5306 | 6107 |
| 6306 | 6108 |
| 5307 | 6109 |
| 6307 | 6110 |
| 5308 | 6112 |
| 6308 | 6113 |
| 5309 | 6114 |
| 6309 | 6115 |
| 5310 | 6116 |
| 6310 | 6117 |
| 6311 | 6118 |
| 5311 | 6120 |
| 6121 | |
| 6122 | |
| 6125 | |
| 6127 | |
| 6128 | |
| 6129 | |
| 6130 | |
| 6132 | |
| 6133 | |
| 6134 | |
| 6135 | |
| 6136 | |
| 6141 | |
| 6142 | |
| 6143 | |
| 6144 | |
| 6145 | |
| 6150 | |
| 6151 | |
| 6152 | |
| 6154 | |
| 6155 | |
| 6161 | |
| 6162 | |
| 6163 | |
| 6164 | |
| 6165 | |
| 6166 | |
| 6167 | |
| 6168 | |
| 6169 | |
| 5301 | |
| 6301 | |
| 5302 | |
| 6302 | |
| 5303 | |
| 6303 | |
| 5304 | |
| 6304 | |
| 5305 | |
| 6305 | |
| 5306 | |
| 6306 | |
| 5307 | |
| 6307 | |
| 5308 | |
| 6308 | |
| 5309 | |
| 6309 | |
| 5310 | |
| 6310-6311 | |
| 5311 |
Kind regards,
Bus Queensland
T: +61 7 3802 1233
UPDATED: Junior School vs Secondary School vs Canterbury Staff | Inhouse Sudsy Challenge Fundraiser For Orange Sky Australia
UPDATED: Junior School vs Secondary School vs Canterbury Staff | Inhouse Sudsy Challenge Fundraiser For Orange Sky Australia
There’s nothing like a bit of friendly and healthy in-house competition when it’s all for a great cause…
And this cause is Orange Sky Australia’s The Sudsy Challenge – raising much-needed funds and awareness for their FREE mobile laundry and warm shower services, and genuine conversations for the homeless.
Now the Junior School’s Years 5-6 student leaders, cohorts and staff – the 90+ member strong ‘Canterbury College Super Suds!’ – already enjoy a massive 3-week head-start, and hosted a hugely successful Junior School Sudsy Challenge Sausage Sizzle and other fundraising efforts, to reach a staggering $19,650!
They have easily raised enough money to earn their official bright orange The Sudsy Challenge t-shirts to wear for three days straight at the end of Term 3 for the ‘keeping our kit on’ challenge.
Here is the Junior School dedicated The Sudsy Challenge donations webpage HERE.
Meanwhile, our Secondary School just kicked off their own campaign on Thursday, with all Houses working together behind the Kime House Tigers, who are spearheading the fundraising and awareness for Years 7-12.
Their core activity is also getting heaps of volunteers sponsored to wear the official bright orange The Sudsy Challenge t-shirts for three days straight, to raise money for the cause during Week 10 (Last Week, Term 3) from Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 September.
To date, 'Canterbury Secondary' have raised $2,446 with five long weeks still to go!
Here is the Secondary School dedicated The Sudsy Challenge donations webpage HERE.
So which campus will you be supporting in this friendly in-house challenge?
Or… Maybe you want to support the Canterbury Staff fundraiser directly HERE and add to their $132.
To be honest, it doesn’t really matter as either way Orange Sky Australia and our local Logan area homeless are the winners!
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 - super boosted by this annual The Sudsy Challenge campaign.
Secondary School The Sudsy Challenge Full Story HERE.
Junior School The Sudsy Challenge Sausage Sizzle Story HERE.
Canterbury College The TODAY Show The Sudsy Challenge TV Appearance Story HERE.
Contact:
Secondary School: Mr Chris Nield - Director of Student Development –
Junior School: Mrs Joelene Anderson - Leadership & Community Coordinator (Junior School) –
2023 TAS eSports Term 4 Competition Season | Expressions Of Interest: REGISTER NOW!
2023 TAS eSports Term 4 Competition Season | Expressions Of Interest: REGISTER NOW!
What: 2023 TAS eSports Term 4 Competition Season.
Student gamers are invited to join us to compete in the following:
- League of Legends - two teams of five players each required
- Rocket League - two teams of three players each required
- Online Chess - three players required
When: Preliminary Rounds will be held in Term 4 on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays starting from 5:00pm.
NB: Times may vary and more information regarding times will be released closer to the Term 4 competition date.
Where: Rooms M2-4, M Block Arts Centre, Canterbury College.
Who: For ALL interested Years 7-12 students.
Please complete this Microsoft Form HERE to express your interest in competing.
Contact: Mr Ben Edwards - Secondary School Teacher & eSports Coordinator -
Canterbury Represents @ 2023 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland Speech Contest | Sunday 6 August
Canterbury Represents @ 2023 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland Speech Contest | Sunday 6 August
42 Canterbury students, including eight students from our Junior School, competed against dozens of other schools in the 2023 Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ) Brisbane Annual Speech Competition, held at Griffith University on Sunday 6 August.
AND... Canterbury won gold in all four of the language divisions we competed in that day - Mandarin, Spanish, French and Japanese!
Overall, we won five gold, three silver and three bronze medals, along with numerous placings and highly commended awards.
These medals and certificates will be presented to our students during Assembly at a later date.
A HUGE thank you to our Global Studies teachers for giving up their valuable time for coaching, and for their support during Sunday's competition - Mrs Helen Tani, Mr Luke Harmer, Mrs Jennifer Wu, Ms Sara Rosello Pedros and Mrs Julia Martinez-Garcia.
Bravo à tous ! | ¡ Felicitaciones ! | よくできました！ | 太棒了！
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
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!
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!
Years 3-6 Students | The Sudsy Challenge Sausage Sizzle Photo Gallery: For Orange Sky Australia
Years 3-6 Students | The Sudsy Challenge Sausage Sizzle Photo Gallery: For Orange Sky Australia
It was our Years 3-6 Junior School students' turn this lunchtime for our Sudsy Challenge Sausage Sizzle.
Our Years 5-6 Student Leaders helped serve their hungry classmates who were eagerly awaiting their sausage sandwich.
All the money raised from this event will go to supporting the wonderful Orange Sky Australia charity.
Photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
2023 Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival Winners: Congratulations Ramsey House!
2023 Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival Winners: Congratulations Ramsey House!
Congratulations to our Ramsey House Raptors - the winners of our 2023 Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival and the 'Clash of Chants'.
Well done also to all our Athletics Age Champions.
