2024 Junior School Annual Book Week Parade | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
2024 Junior School Annual Book Week Parade | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
This year's theme: ‘Reading Is Magic’ sparked a huge outpouring of creativity as our ELC to Year 6 students transformed into their favourite book characters.
From well-known superheroes, to Harry Potters, Frozen Elsa princesses, and Alices in Wonderland, the Canterbury Events Centre was filled with joy and literary enthusiasm.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents and carers who helped make this major event a vibrant success, with their hard work and patience behind the scenes making these costumes with their children.
Our inhouse favourite Book Week student costume was the young boy who actually dressed up as our very own Mr Paul Penny, and proudly carried around the literary masterpiece ‘Mr Penny’s Potato Patch’ written by Canterbury’s own Head of Libraries & Information Services Mrs Anita Pendreigh (please see our photo gallery).
All the great photos from the 2024 Junior School Annual Book Week Parade can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
Year 11 Senior Literature Class | With Assistant Head of English Faculty Billie Loveday
Year 11 Senior Literature Class | With Assistant Head of English Faculty Billie Loveday
https://youtu.be/0ZvuonFwYe8
Our Year 11 Senior Literature students are currently studying Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's collection of short stories in her very popular book: The Thing Around Your Neck.
The first story titled 'Cell One', delves into the life of Nnamabia, a young Nigerian man imprisoned for stealing and pawning his mother’s jewellery.
Through his story, the narrative vividly portrays the challenges of navigating a corrupt political system and the erosion of authority in Nigeria.
Studying literature provides a great foundation for life beyond school.
It gives students the essential skills to critique and analyse texts adeptly, fostering confidence in discussing literary works.
Moreover, it cultivates creative and critical thinking skills, preparing students for the complexities of higher education and beyond.
Our Assistant Head of English Faculty and Senior School English Teacher Mrs Billie Loveday explains more fully in our video…
Years 11-12 Hospitality RSA: Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate III Course | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Years 11-12 Hospitality RSA: Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate III Course | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Today our Certificate III in Hospitality students, along with other Years 11 and 12 students, participated in the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course.
An RSA qualification is a mandatory requirement (by law) for any person wanting to work in a hospitality establishment that serves or sells alcohol.
Completing this all-day course opens up job opportunities for our students to earn money and gain valuable experience in the hospitality, tourism and recreational industries.
Throughout the day, students learn about the negative effects of alcohol and drugs, how to identify signs of intoxication, and the legal obligations and consequences for all stakeholders in the sale and supply of alcohol chain.
They also gain knowledge around refusal of service, and the practical skills of how to safely and effectively execute this potentially difficult task.
Students also wore special RSA goggles that gave them an intoxicated person’s view of the world around them as shown in the photos.
Mrs Holly Westphal
Head of House - Temple | Teacher - Senior School | Subject Coordinator - Hospitality
Canterbury College Early Learning Centre 2025 Vacancies | APPLY NOW!
Canterbury College Early Learning Centre 2025 Vacancies | APPLY NOW!
https://youtu.be/-FwZQWCcxK8
Places in Canterbury’s ELC for next year are still available…
Although our part-time Kindy Room and Three-Year-Old Pre-Kindy Room are both full, we do have limited vacancies in our full-time Kindy Rooms.
And the best way of securing Priority Access to a Canterbury Prep enrolment for 2026, is via a full-time place in our ELC during 2025.
Each of our refurbished Kindy Rooms is run by a full-time, Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teacher, supported by a permanent Early Childhood Educator.
Each of our Kindy Classes enjoys access to the resources of the Canterbury Junior School, including specialist teachers in Early Literacy, Spanish, Library, Music, Health and PE.
Our ELC also includes outdoor adventures with Bush Kindy, and our brilliant Engine Room - specifically designed for gross motor skill development in our busy and active children.
If you wish to enquire about full-time Kindy places in 2025, please get in touch ASAP using the contact details below.
We can arrange a full tour of the centre on a day and time that suits you, and our friendly staff can discuss your enrolment application in person or over the phone.
For any current Canterbury College parents and carers, please share this post with any families you think might be interested in this opportunity… Thank you!
Canterbury College Early Learning Centre
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2024 Trimester Three TAS Sport Derby Round vs John Paul College | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Trimester Three TAS Sport Derby Round vs John Paul College | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Back on Saturday 3 August, our TAS teams travelled across the Pacific Motorway to take on our traditional neighbourhood rivals John Paul College for an exciting local Derby Round.
They were aiming to secure some valuable TAS Premiership points – and they delivered!
Our Canterbury Taipans took the lead with 14 wins, while JPC fought hard with nine wins.
Additionally, two matches concluded in draws.
Congratulations to all participating teams for their sporting skills, dedication to training, sportsmanship and outstanding school spirit on the day.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
Term 3 Studio Dance Recital | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Term 3 Studio Dance Recital | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Monday night our Term 3 Studio Dance Recital took place at our Performing Arts Theatre.
It’s a special event where our Studio Dance students get to showcase their outstanding choreographed routines for their delighted parents, carers and fellow students.
Canterbury’s Studio Dance program caters to students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) right up to Year 12, inspiring dancers of all skill levels to reach their full potential.
We offer paid private and small group dance tuition lessons with professional certified instructors through our Performing Arts Academy - Studio Tuition - Canterbury College.
For any enquiries, please email -
The full photo album is now available on our Facebook Page.
Canterbury Junior Dancers @ 2024 Quota Beenleigh Inc Dance Eisteddfod | Results & Photos
Canterbury Junior Dancers @ 2024 Quota Beenleigh Inc Dance Eisteddfod | Results & Photos
What a stunning and heartfelt performance from our Canterbury Junior Dancers today at the 2024 Quota Beenleigh Inc Dance Eisteddfod over at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
Congratulations on these outstanding results:
Blaze Crew: 1st Place – Hip Hop Dance.
Ignite Dance Company: Highly Commended – Jazz Dance.
Shine Dance Company: 3rd Place – Lyrical Dance, Highly Commended – Jazz Dance.
Thank you to Mrs Barraclough and Miss Newton for the wonderful choreography.
Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off and we couldn't be more proud of our dancers!
Mrs Cathy Brown
Dance Coordinator | Canterbury College
Week 4 Assembly Highlights | GPA Big Improvers (Years 8-12), Lumina Da Vinci Decathlon Results, Senior School Athletics Carnival Results, Term 3 Firsts Teams & Public Speaking Competition
Week 4 Assembly Highlights | GPA Big Improvers (Years 8-12), Lumina Da Vinci Decathlon Results, Senior School Athletics Carnival Results, Term 3 Firsts Teams & Public Speaking Competition
During Thursday’s College Assembly, we celebrated several significant achievements.
Firstly, we announced the GPA Big Improvers for our students in Years 8-12.
This GPA Big Improvers Award recognises those students who have shown the most significant improvement in their academic results from one semester to the next.
These students have demonstrated a real commitment to their studies and worked diligently to improve their grades.
Congratulations to all recipients in each year level for your hard work and improved results.
GPA Big Improvers
Year 8: Evalina Catt, Lennox Corlett, Isabella Heath, Oliver Holden, Ian Mohammad, Merrick Percy, Divjot Singh, Lennox Spedding, Darcy Taylor, Aidan Thompson.
Year 9: Sophie Coupland-Flaherty, Ryan Dilks, Henry Flaxman, Helen Hollingsworth, Dexter Humphrys, James Iva, Paramleen Kang, Koby Morse, Ethan Park, Khalis Southon.
Year 10: Jackson Bramley, Michael Chilver, Mamaeroa Falwasser, Hayden Francis, Aimee Henry, Bentley Horne, Harrison Long, Max Newton, Hayley Norcott, Lucas Noy.
Year 11: Layaan Ahmed, Charlotte Austin, Jacob Kriletich, Aspen Maher, Amelia Ryan, Mehran Shaheed-Zadah, Lahrey Southon, Bridie Stewart, Morgan Watt, Amelia Westin.
Year 12: Lucas Consolati, Ella Furlong, Hannah Harlen, Ishan Khatra, Joe Matsushita, Roy McGregor, Syriarna O'Sullivan, Lilly Rider, Angelina Som, Inushi Witharanalage.
Secondly, we recognised the winners of the 2024 Lumina da Vinci Decathlon from Term 2.
The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition that challenges and stimulates the minds of academically gifted students.
Participants compete in teams of eight across ten diverse categories: Engineering, Mathematics and Chess, Code Breaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative Producers, Cartography and Legacy.
This year, 24 Canterbury students attended the annual event, hosted by St Joseph’s Nudgee College and our teams performed exceptionally well:
Our Year 7 team placed 1st in the English paper.
Our Year 8/9 team placed 1st in the Creative Producers performance.
Our Year 11 team placed 3rd in the Engineering category.
Congratulations to all our talented students!
Lumina Da Vinci Decathlon Team Members
Year 7: Lyvea Boulton, Mckynlee Franklin, Coda Lahrs, Anagha Menon, Tanvi Mongia, Lily Prewett, Tayja Shine, Kavin Velu.
Year 8/9: Sienna Crawford, Erin Dizon, Isabella Franklin, Angelina Pao, Penina Pao, Ethan Park, Mikael Sandanayake, Mujtaba Shah.
Year 11: Shannel Almario, Chloe Booth, Elka Currie, Mitchell Dixon, Kevin Dizon, Haydn Li, Kevaan Sandanayake, Lilly Warne-Louttit.
Thirdly, we extend our congratulations to the participants of the 2024 A.B. Paterson College Public Speaking Competition.
A.B. Paterson College Public Speaking Competition
Year 10: Corey Bertsch.
Year 11: Shannel Almario, Olivia Baker.
The overall winning House from our 2024 Senior School Athletics Carnival was finally revealed during the Assembly so big congratulations to Becket House!
The final placings were: 1st Becket House, 2nd Kime House, 3rd Ramsey House, 4th Goldsworthy House, 5th Temple House, 6th Cranmer House.
Lastly, our Term 3 TAS Sport Firsts Team Captains took to the stage to present playing jerseys to their teammates.
This gesture honours the dedication and skill of those selected for our College’s top sporting squads.
Well done to all our Firsts Team players, and best of luck in these current Trimester 3 TAS Sport rounds. Go Taipans!
Term 3 TAS Firsts Teams
First V Boys Basketball
Captain: Charlie Newton.
Aiden Abbott, Ashley Broadbent, Harvey Coates, Joseph Hudgson, Nathan King, Joshua Noble, Lachlan Trent, Jazz Webb, Joshua Williams.
First XI Boys Football
Captain: Riley Franklin.
Max Bladon, Jackson Edser, Bailey George, Jackson Holland, Thomas Jenkins, Erik Laker, Tadiwa Manangazira, Joe Matsushita, Christian Meyboom-Pijl, Alex Orbitz, Mach Pukallus, Benjamin Stanley, Mehran Shaheed-Zadah.
First VI Girls Touch Football
Captain: Jorja Lockhart.
Georgia Barlow, Reini Blackmore, Aaliyah Frescon-Sheppard, Ella Furlong, Aimee Henry, Lorren Ieli, Tylah Marshall, Kayla McCormick, Savannah Paniagua, Jayda Penitani, Sarah Walker.
First VI Girls Volleyball
Captain: Diya Patel.
Modjah Amiri, Kate Caddy, Phoebe Dyer, Jodeci Faraimo-Saolele, Samantha Grant, Grace McGuiness, Lara Mead, Meeka Morrow, Tayla Southall, Juzmin Taanuu, Juliana Tamala, Kaylee Tamala, Milan Wellington.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
Canterbury Kitchen Garden Delight: Bok Choy Stir Fry Making
Canterbury Kitchen Garden Delight: Bok Choy Stir Fry Making
Today, some of our Year 4 students showcased their culinary skills by preparing a Bok Choy Stir Fry during their Kitchen Garden class.
Guided by our ‘Professor Chef’, Mr Colin Mason, they expertly chopped capsicum, corn, ginger, spring onions and bok choy, which Mr Mason skilfully combined into mouthwatering dishes.
Our Canterbury Kitchen Garden Program aims to provide enjoyable food education, emphasising the rich flavours and health benefits of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Through this program, students also explore significant topics such as food systems, native foods and cultures, food security and food sustainability.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
Empowering Femininity | Peer Power’s Beyond The Mascara Senior Girls Workshop
Empowering Femininity | Peer Power’s Beyond The Mascara Senior Girls Workshop
https://youtu.be/PEziPOZhICM
On Tuesday, our Years 11-12 girls participated in the 'Beyond The Mascara: Healthy Authentic Femininity' workshop, facilitated by the Peer Power wellbeing organisation.
This genuinely engaging and interactive session was designed to empower our female students, and give them the opportunity to really reflect upon and embrace healthy perspectives of femininity in today's society.
The program focused on fostering confidence, compassion and personal capacity, while advocating for true self-worth, without the pressure of modern media imagery and constant comparison.
Our students actively participated, sharing their own personal insights and enjoying the well-structured activities.