Years 9 & 11 Design Workshop With Industry Expert | Mr Andrew Scott: QUT School of Design Lead Lecturer
Years 9 & 11 Design Workshop With Industry Expert | Mr Andrew Scott: QUT School of Design Lead Lecturer
We are thrilled to share an academic event that took place at Canterbury this morning, involving the renowned Mr Andrew Scott - the QUT School of Design's Lead Lecturer - Industrial Design.
This occasion was organised to provide our students with valuable insights into the world of industrial design, and to prepare them for their future academic and professional journeys.
Mr Scott engaged with our Year 9 and 11 students in a comprehensive workshop session.
Keynote Presentation & Sketching Workshop - Year 9:
For our Year 9 Design students, Mr Scott led an engaging sketching workshop, allowing students to delve into hands-on design experiences and cultivate their artistic skills.
The session offered a glimpse into the creative world of design and nurtured their potential as budding designers.
Design University Experience - Year 11:
For our Year 11 students, Mr Scott presented an insightful keynote into what the design field entails at the university level, providing them with a valuable preview of what to expect in their future academic pursuits.
This preparatory session was designed to equip them with essential knowledge as they approach their post-secondary education decisions.
Personal Interaction & Design Challenge Discussion:
As part of this very welcome opportunity, Mr Scott devoted time to interact with our students on a personal level.
He spent a significant amount of time engaging in conversations with the students regarding their ongoing design projects - specifically the homeless design challenge.
This interaction not only enhanced their understanding of design principles, but also allowed them to receive constructive feedback from an industry expert.
Mr Scott's feedback and guidance will undoubtedly shape their projects as they progress.
Summary
Overall, the event with Mr Andrew Scott was a great opportunity for our students to gain an authentic university-like experience, bridging the gap between their current studies and future aspirations in the design field.
His expertise and genuine interest in our students' work left a lasting impact and inspired them to explore new horizons within the world of design.
We extend our gratitude to Mr Scott and the QUT School of Design for their valuable contribution to our students' growth and learning experience.
Such collaborations continue to define Canterbury College as a centre of excellence, preparing students for success in various academic and professional endeavours.
More photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
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.
