2023 FUSE Cup Mario Kart Scenic Rim Regional Grand Final | Event Report & Photos

2023 FUSE Cup Mario Kart Scenic Rim Regional Grand Final | Event Report & Photos

On Thursday last week, four students from across Years 7 and 8, Lincoln Homann, Matthew Flaherty, Lochlan McDougall and Ashton Burke - with the support of Alexander Sayers, attended the 2023 Scenic Rim Regional Grand Final for the FUSE Cup Mario Kart competition.

The boys performed well with two students reaching the Grand Final.

Matthew finished in second place while Ashton won fourth place.

I would like to thank all the boys for their sportsmanship throughout this eSports tournament - they should all be extremely proud of their efforts.

We all look forward to the next competition!

Regards

Mr Ben Edwards

Secondary School Teacher & eSports Coordinator

Attention ALL Students:

Are you a gamer?

Do you play Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Rocket League, Valorant or Minecraft?

Would you like to play for fun or in competitions?

Our eSports afternoons run every Tuesday in-term from 3:15pm - 5:00pm across Rooms M2-4.

They are open to ALL students from Years 5-12.

Come along this week to find out more... You are MOST welcome!

     


Worm Farm Wonders | ELC Kindergarten's Green-Thumbed Adventure!

Worm Farm Wonders | ELC Kindergarten's Green-Thumbed Adventure!

Our ELC Kindergarten students enjoyed a fantastic morning exploring the wonders of worm farms with Mr Paul Penny!

Today, they learned about how these little wrigglers play a vital role in fertilising our garden soil.

How about those excited little faces as they got up close and personal with these friendly earthworms.

More photos can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.

Worms feed on plant debris like dead roots, leaves, grasses and manure as well as soil.

Their digestive system concentrates the organic and mineral elements in the food they eat, so their casts are richer in available nutrients than the soil around them.

Nitrogen in these casts is also readily available to plants.

The extensive channelling and burrowing by earthworms loosens and aerates the soil and improves soil drainage too.

Soils with earthworms actually drain up to 10 times faster than soils without earthworms.

So we look forward to enjoying these same campus Kitchen Garden benefits from our own Worm Farm workers!


Talking Taipans – Episode 7, 2023 | TAS Sport Trimester 3, Week 3 Has A New Host!

Talking Taipans – Episode 7, 2023 | TAS Sport Trimester 3, Week 3 Has A New Host!

https://youtu.be/f37sQSOPRLw

Welcome back to another episode of Talking Taipans – where we discuss everything sport…

And we are excited to announce our new host Mr Joshua Afu – Canterbury’s Sports Events & Development Officer and TAS Sport Coordinator!

Let’s give him a warm welcomes as he takes over from Mr Arnie Marraiya, while he enjoys his well-deserved Long Service Leave break.

In this episode, Mr Maxfield and Mr Afu talk about…

  • Our most recent TAS & Junior TAS Sport results.
  • The upcoming TAS & Junior TAS Sport fixtures for this Saturday.
  • The call for parent volunteers for our Home Round BBQs.
    Volunteer Weblink HERE - Friends of Canterbury (Sport - Term 3) (office.com)
  • And next week’s Pacific District Track & Field Competition.

AND… AS ALWAYS… GO TAIPANS!


Canterbury's First Creative Industries Showcase | Highlights Video

Canterbury's First Creative Industries Showcase | Highlights Video

https://youtu.be/Sat84HJry6E

Here is the highlights video from our very first Creative Industries Showcase, hosted last week for our Junior and Secondary School students, and their parents and families to enjoy.

We hope to see everyone again next year to check out our student's hard work across many creative fields!


Principal's Welcome | Term 3, 2023

Principal's Welcome | Term 3, 2023

https://youtu.be/k2GQ9b40BcY

College Principal Mr Dan Walker welcomes our wonderful Canterbury Community for Term 3, 2023.

His video summarises our recent Japan Tour, United Nations Day Festival, OSHC and ELC holiday operations, the upcoming TAS Sport season, our QISSN results, and the campus construction works over the school break.

He also introduces our incoming Canterbury Taipans staff members and Father Dan Talbot, our new College Chaplain, who commenced during the mid-year holidays.

Lastly, Dan discusses our final round enrolment offers for 2024 in Prep, Year 5 and Year 7, our major round offers for Year 7 in 2025, and our new 2024-2027 Strategic Direction Plan.

Welcome or welcome back to all students, parents, carers, families, staff and Canterbury stakeholders…

Term 3 is here already!


Talking Taipans – Episode 06, 2023

Talking Taipans – Episode 06, 2023

https://youtu.be/s64nwOV_5lY

Our Talking Taipans Episode 6 is the final episode for Term (Trimester) 2! :-(

Here Mr Marraiya and Mr Maxfield discuss:

  • The four TAS premierships won by our talented netball players!
  • Which school takes the 'Champion School' title for TAS Trimester 2?
  • The Cross Country Championships results.
  • The Beenleigh Zone Track & Field Athletics Carnival on this week.
  • Our Secondary School Interhouse Athletics Carnival this Friday.
  • And our Tennis Holiday Camps and Athletics Holiday Camps during this mid-year break.

Enjoy watching Talking Taipans Episode 6, and we hope you enjoy the school holidays!

AND... AS ALWAYS... GO TAIPANS!


2023 Under 8's Day | Highlights Video

2023 Under 8's Day | Highlights Video

https://youtu.be/-1DAzIwgMZ8

Last Friday's big Under 8's Day was full of fun learning activities to celebrate this year’s theme: Play – You, Me & Our Communities.

And here is our highlights video from this major Junior School event for you to enjoy!

If you missed our Facebook Photo Gallery, please find it HERE.


2023 Winter Music Festival: Kaleidoscope | Photo Gallery

2023 Winter Music Festival: Kaleidoscope | Photo Gallery

Our 2023 Winter Music Festival concluded on Tuesday night with the fifth and final Kaleidoscope Concert. 

Thank you to all the students who participated for sharing your talents, and well done!

The FULL Facebook Photo Gallery of this event can be viewed HERE.


2023 Winter Music Festival: Friday Night Rocks Concert | Photo Gallery

2023 Winter Music Festival: Friday Night Rocks Concert | Photo Gallery

Last week's Friday Night Rocks concert really 'warmed things up' for our 200-strong audience enjoying the Winter Music Festival!

Re-live the 'feel good' energy and great performances from our Canterbury Rock School, with the FULL Facebook photo gallery which can be found HERE.

Friday Night Rocks featured various Rock School Bands, AGB: the All Girls Band, Junior Guitar Ensembles and Guitar Ensembles.

Stay tuned for the upcoming (and last) concert from our Winter Music Festival series with Kaleidoscope this Tuesday evening from 6:00pm! ❄️

Kaleidoscope: Year 3 Strings, All Star Strings, Allegro Strings, Junior Singers.


DATE CLAIMER: Term 3, Week 2 | Creative Industries Showcase: 2:15pm - 6pm, Thursday 20 July - NEW FREE EVENT!

DATE CLAIMER: Term 3, Week 2 | Creative Industries Showcase: 2:15pm - 6pm, Thursday 20 July - NEW FREE EVENT!

What: Creative Industries Showcase!

When: 2:15pm - 6:00pm, Thursday 20 July 2023 | Term 3, Week 2.

2:15pm - 3:15pm: Lesson 5 Classes Visit.
3:15pm - 6:00pm: Parents & Families & Any Other Students Visit.

Where: Performing Arts Centre - Performing Arts Theatre, Amphitheatre & Dance Studio - Canterbury College.
- Parking via the Easterly Street Gate using the left-hand carpark off the roundabout.

Who: ALL Students, Parents, Carers, Families & Staff MOST WELCOME.

Hosts: Creative Industries Faculty Staff & Students.

Cost: FREE Event.

Includes cocktail style catering.

RSVPs: Not Required.

Dress Code: Canterbury Students - School Uniform | Parents, Carers, Siblings & Families - Smart Casual.

Contact: Head of Faculty, Creative Industries - Ms Lauren McCalman - 

Please join us at our FIRST Creative Industries Faculty Showcase Event...

Come and see this wonderful exhibition showcasing the student works from our Creative Industries Subjects in Years 7-12 including:

• Building & Construction Skills
• Dance
• Design
• Digital Solutions
• Drama
• Film, Television & New Media
• Furnishing Skills
• Industrial Technology Skills
• Music
• Visual Art

Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and amazed!