2025 United Nations Day: Canterbury College Multicultural Celebration - Get your tickets now!
2025 United Nations Day: Canterbury College Multicultural Celebration - Get your tickets now!
Get ready for one of the most vibrant and meaningful events on the Canterbury calendar!
Our annual United Nations Celebration brings the College community together to honour the rich cultures that shape who we are—with a spectacular parade of nations, live performances, global cuisine, and more. Join us for a day of pride, unity, and celebration.
When: Friday 20 June 2025 | 10:00am – 2:15pm (Last Day of Term 2)
Where: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC) – Canterbury College. Entry via High Road Gate, Waterford
Parking: Available via High Road, Old Logan Village Road, and Easterly Street Gates.
Cost: Food, drinks, and activity stalls require pre-purchased $10 ticket booklets. Students can purchase ticket booklets from 16 June or on the day.
Food Stall Requirements
Families contributing food must:
- Complete a free online food safety course by 9 June
- Submit an information form for each dish or drink
▶ Access via MyCC – Food Stall Requirements
▶ Watch: Food Stall Explainer Video
⚠️ Allergen Notice
Food may contain allergens including (but not limited to): egg, milk, wheat, gluten, nuts, sesame seeds, soy, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, lupin, and peanuts. While we aim to label all dishes, we cannot guarantee any food is allergen-free. Please speak to staff if you have concerns.
Entry Tickets Are Essential
All attendees excluding current Canterbury students and staff must present a named entry ticket at the gate.
Ticket booking link: 2025 United Nations Day Multicultural Celebration!
Program Schedule
10:00am – 10:55am | UN Day Assembly
Formal Ceremony | Parade of Nations | Select Performances
10:55am – 11:15am | Morning Tea Break
Years 5–6 Students | Venue Reset
11:15am – 2:15pm | UN Day Multicultural Festival
Food & Drink Stalls | Student Music & Dance Performances | Cultural Arts & Activities
Dress Code
- Students: School uniform or cultural attire
- Parents, carers, staff, alumni & guests: Smart/business casual or cultural attire
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Vacation Care Program at OSHC – Book Now
Vacation Care Program at OSHC – Book Now
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Our OSHC Vacation Care Program is running from Monday 23 June to Monday 14 July, 6.30am–6.00pm daily.
Kids will enjoy fun-filled days with a mix of planned activities, spontaneous play, excursions and incursions.
$75 per day (less CCS) includes all meals - breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Extra costs apply for excursions/incursions.
Bookings are essential via the Xplor App.
Please pack a hat, sun-safe clothing and suitable shoes.
We provide sunscreen and cater for dietary needs - just let us know when booking.
Spots are limited, so secure your place today!
2025 Canterbury Junior School Musical: Disney's Frozen Kids
2025 Canterbury Junior School Musical: Frozen
Step into the magical world of Arendelle! ❄️
Our amazing Junior School performers are bringing Disney’s Frozen: Kids – The Musical to life at Canterbury, and you’re invited to experience the magic!
Saturday 19 July 2025
3:00pm
Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, laughter, and heartwarming performances that will melt even the iciest of hearts! From snowmen to sisters, this enchanting production showcases the incredible talent of our young stars.
Tickets will be available soon – stay tuned!
Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular show.
Grandparents Day and Year 1 Assembly
Grandparents Day and Year 1 Assembly
On Thursday 22 May, Canterbury’s Junior School was filled with joy as we celebrated our beloved tradition — Grandparents’ Day.
At lunchtime, the school grounds buzzed with laughter as grandparents joined their grandchildren for a relaxed picnic.
Families spread out on the grass and in shaded areas, sharing sandwiches and smiles.
Students proudly introduced their grandparents to friends and teachers, enjoying meaningful moments together.
Many also visited the Junior School Art Show in D05, where student creativity was on display.
After lunch, guests gathered in the CEC for a special Assembly led by Year 1 students.
Through song and dance, they honoured their grandparents with heartfelt performances.
Thank you to our Junior Singers and Ignite Dance Ensemble for adding to the joy.
We also acknowledged our newly trained Bridge Builder Mediators, each receiving a certificate for their leadership and commitment.
2025 Bridge Builder Mediators
Isabella Hropic, Michelle Nasrawi, Violette Senese, Harper Waygood, Alexander Cuthbert, Imogen Kitchiner, Maddison Vlekken, Charlotte Lewis, Chase McDonald, Lauren Hytch, Hargun Dhillon, Sophia Gatia Dawud, Ava Ireland, Emily Zlnkova-Armstrong, Ekkam Gill,
Summer Burgess, Dolcie Kenderdine, Ananyaa Parikh, Rawan Radhi, Piper Baker, Adeeb Ikhlas, Roxie Lockhart, Aryan Rana, Gemma Dart
Congratulations to our 8–10 Years Interhouse Cross Country Champions on their impressive achievements.
8 Years Girls: 1st Margot Radke, 2nd Emilia Angel, 3rd Addison Harding
8 Years Boys: 1st Hunter Munro, 2nd Zeke Fawaz, 3rd Paizley Pagano
9 Years Girls: 1st Andrea Agbuya, 2nd Zoe Cuthbert, 3rd Charlotte Buckley
9 Years Boys: 1st Leo Marr, 2nd Parker Taubman, 3rd Nash Nanai-Williams
The day concluded with a Grandparents’ Afternoon Tea behind the CEC — a warm, welcoming way to end a special celebration.
We’re deeply grateful to all the grandparents who joined us.
Building ANZAC Garden Benches: Concrete Skills, Lasting Impact
Building ANZAC Garden Benches: Concrete Skills, Lasting Impact
At Canterbury College, the Building and Construction Skills subject gives students practical, hands-on experience through real-world projects.
This year, students are again working on improving the ANZAC Garden — a significant reflection space on campus.
In their second year contributing to this area, the class is replacing old seating with new concrete seats. Skills gained from their previous project, making concrete pavers — like measuring, mixing, and formwork — have been essential.
Led by Mr Musk, students built formwork to ensure strong foundations for the seating. They’ve enjoyed applying their skills to a project that reinforces their learning and leaves a lasting impact on the school community.
The new seating is both functional and a proud reminder of the students’ effort and craftsmanship.
Mr Warren Musk
Teacher – Senior School
Prep Incursion | Fairy Tales and Puppetry
Prep Incursion | Fairy Tales and Puppetry
Today, our Prep students attended a performance by Meerkat Productions titled Good Things Come in Threes. The show brought to life three classic stories: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Little Pigs, using a mix of Marionettes, Shadow Puppets, and Hand Puppets.
Each storytelling method offered a fresh perspective, keeping students engaged while introducing them to different performance styles. They were especially intrigued by the detailed Marionettes, the use of light and shadow, and the expressive hand-crafted characters.
All puppets were made from recycled materials, sparking thoughtful conversations about sustainability and creative reuse.
Good Things Come in Threes was a valuable and enjoyable experience that encouraged curiosity and imaginative thinking.
Katia Buckley
Teacher – Junior School
Goldsworthy House Service Initiative Builds Schoolwide Connections
Goldsworthy House Service Initiative Builds Schoolwide Connections
In a heartwarming conclusion to the Goldsworthy House Service Initiative, Senior School students recently led a reading program that brought together students from across the campus.
Students from ELC to Year 3 enjoyed shared reading sessions with older peers, creating meaningful and memorable moments.
Senior students brought in their favourite childhood books, sparking conversations and storytelling with younger students.
The activity celebrated the joy of reading while encouraging older students to reflect on their early reading experiences and pass on that enthusiasm.
This final stage followed earlier connections between Form Classes and Prep-Year 1 students, which began late last term. The sense of connection, care, and engagement across year levels was truly inspiring.
I'm proud of how our students embraced the opportunity to build relationships, share stories, and enrich our school culture.
Thank you to our Junior School teachers, Mrs Gina McPherson (Teacher Librarian), Heads of Houses, Mrs Amanda von Kanel (Director of Student Development), Mrs Georgia Skinner (Assistant Head of Goldsworthy House), and Goldsworthy leaders for their support in making this initiative a success.
Mr Nic Aldridge
Head of Goldsworthy House
Year 9 and 10 Dance Students Inspired by Contemporary Performance
Year 9 and 10 Dance Students Inspired by Contemporary Performance
On Thursday 15 May, Year 9 and 10 Dance students attended Blue by the Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) as part of their curriculum studies.
This excursion is a key element of the Dance program, offering students the chance to experience high-quality live performance and deepen their understanding of the art form.
Celebrating 40 years of dance, Blue featured a dynamic triple bill that honoured ADC’s past, celebrated its present, and envisioned its future.
The performance was not only artistically rich but also directly linked to the students’ current unit, Moving Stories, which explores narrative through choreography.
Seeing industry professionals perform live enabled students to critically engage with choreographic structures, performance techniques, and design elements.
It also provided valuable inspiration for their creative work.
Cathy Brown
Teacher - Senior School (Dance) | Coordinator of Co-curricular Dance
Alumni Spotlight | Sola Hughes (Class of 2017)
Alumni Spotlight | Sola Hughes (Class of 2017)
Violinist | Australian World Orchestra Academy Player 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of Canterbury alumni Sola Hughes, who has been selected as a 2025 Academy Player with the prestigious Australian World Orchestra (AWO).
Currently in her third year at the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), Sola studies under the guidance of acclaimed violinists Adam Chalabi and Zoë Black.
She previously completed her Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, where she studied with Michele Walsh and Natsuko Yoshimoto.
Reflecting on this exciting opportunity, Sola shared:
“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to play with the Australian World Orchestra. I’m going to be absolutely star struck and I’m so excited to absorb as much knowledge as possible. I can’t wait to get into it and to hear and experience the sound. Also, Mahler 4 is my favourite Mahler Symphony!”
Sola’s musical journey has already included standout performances such as Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with the Conservatorium orchestra, side-by-side collaborations with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and participation in chamber music festivals across Australia and internationally, including the Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival, and Musical Chairs in Montreal.
In 2021, her string trio took home the 4MBS Chamber Music Prize.
Known for her versatility and passion for chamber music, Sola continues to embrace new challenges and musical explorations.
We are incredibly proud of her achievements and can’t wait to see what’s next for her in the world of classical music.
Congratulations, Sola — your Canterbury community is cheering you on!
2025 Winter Music Festival
2025 Winter Music Festival
We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Winter Music Festival, a celebration of the wonderful work of our music ensembles across five inspiring concerts.
Kaleidoscope
Tuesday 3 June | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Featuring: Year 3 Strings, All Star Strings, and Junior Singers
Friday Night Rocks
Friday 6 June | 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Featuring: Canterbury Rock School
Panorama
Wednesday 11 June | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Featuring: Year 5 Band, Year 6 Band, Junior Concert Band, Allegro Strings, Bravura Strings, and Junior School Choir
Symphonic Splendour
Wednesday 27 August | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre (PAT)
Featuring: Synergy, Sinfonia, Ritonello, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Big Band
Heavenly Voices
Friday 29 August | 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Performing Arts Theatre (PAT)
Featuring: Bella Voce, Taipan Tenors, Cantabile, and the Chamber Music School
