Canterbury’s 38th Foundation Day Celebration | Highlights Video
Canterbury’s 38th Foundation Day Celebration | Highlights Video
https://youtu.be/xxMvANtSlFo
Last Friday, Canterbury proudly marked its 38th Foundation Day with a meaningful Chapel Service, Principal’s address and the announcement of the 2025 Alumnus of the Year.
Watch the highlights of this significant occasion, which brought together our College community in reflection and celebration.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making this day truly memorable.
Early Learning Centre Family Picnic | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Early Learning Centre Family Picnic | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Last Friday, our ELC families came together for a fantastic afternoon of fun, connection, and community.
Parents, carers, teachers and educators caught up while the children made the most of extra playtime on campus.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us - we can’t wait for more gatherings like this.
For more photos of this event, please visit MyCC: https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/22986
2025 House Choir Competition – Photos & Full Video Now Available
2025 House Choir Competition – Photos & Full Video Now Available
https://youtu.be/nOu1Nt7kNVQ
Last Friday, the 2025 House Choir Competition hit all the right notes, showcasing the dedication, talent, and passion of our Years 5–12 students after weeks of rehearsals.
Each House took the stage with confidence, bringing beloved musical numbers to life and impressing both the audience and judges in their quest for Canterbury Cup points.
House Performances:
Becket House – 'When I Grow Up' (Matilda)
Cranmer House – 'We're All In This Together' (High School Musical)
Goldsworthy House – 'Mamma Mia' (Mamma Mia!)
Kime House – 'Under The Sea' (The Little Mermaid)
Ramsey House – 'Love Is An Open Door' (Frozen)
Temple House – 'It's The Hard-Knock Life' (Annie)
A well-deserved congratulations to Ramsey House, whose dynamic and engaging performance of Love Is An Open Door secured them the top spot.
No doubt, families at home became very familiar with these songs as students rehearsed tirelessly in preparation for this spectacular event.
Photos are now available on our Facebook Page – relive the unforgettable performances and celebrate our students' incredible talent!
Year 7 Shake & Stir Performance – TERRORTORIAL | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Year 7 Shake & Stir Performance – TERRORTORIAL | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Today, our Year 7 students gathered for an exciting performance by Shake & Stir, featuring their production TERRORTORIAL.
TERRORTORIAL
Sophie, Stephen and Craig are about to face the unimaginable – High School.
The question is: Have their six years of Primary School sufficiently equipped them to take on the big bad world awaiting them beyond those imposing steel gates?
TERRORTORIAL is for students who are, like our brave young trailblazers, about to start Year 7 and will arm them with the tactical tools to tackle change and triumph.
After all, High School can’t be that terrifying… right!?
For Year 7 | Curriculum Links
General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability.
Themes: Consequences of Actions, Change, Resilience, Peer Pressure, Bullying.
Ms Nikki Bazaine
Head of Faculty - English | Teacher - Senior School
Year 7 Mandarin: Writing Chinese Characters | Hanzi Playdough Class Activity
Year 7 Mandarin: Writing Chinese Characters | Hanzi Playdough Class Activity
Our Year 7 Mandarin students recently engaged in a hands-on classroom learning activity, where they could practise writing Chinese characters and their correct stroke order, using simple playdough.
This interactive approach helps students develop a strong foundation in writing Chinese characters, while making learning fun, engaging and much easier to remember, than just watching demonstrations.
Correct stroke order is important when writing Mandarin, because it not only ensures efficiency, but also good form and presentation of each character.
This calligraphy is deeply connected with the long history of Chinese language and fine art.
Chinese characters, also called Hanzi, are the oldest continuously used writing system in the world.
And unlike the Roman alphabets, Chinese characters are used to illustrate meaning rather than sound.
Mrs Jennifer Wu
Global Studies Teacher - Senior School
Junior School Parents & Carers Information Evening | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Junior School Parents & Carers Information Evening | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Thursday evening 6 February 2025, we welcomed Junior School parents and carers for an informative, social and engaging event.
This function provided an opportunity for families to connect with each other and Canterbury staff, learn about plans for the year ahead, and gain valuable insights into supporting their children’s educational journey.
Head of Junior School Karen Roman, addressed all attendees with an overview of the 2025 School Year, which was followed by a series of subject-specific workshops.
Parents and carers had the choice to attend two of the four sessions available, each focusing on essential topics for supporting their children's learning and development.
These workshops included:
Making The Most Of MyCC – A presentation by Junior School parent Leanne Suckling, which provided information about how to use MyCC effectively, and how to stay on top of the information sent by the College.
New To Canterbury? Setting Your Child Up For Success – A presentation by Head of Junior School Karen Roman, with information for new families, which included a brief summary of how the Junior School operates, and how you can best support your child’s learning journey at the College.
Helping Your Child With Homework – A presentation by Assistant Head of Junior School Alisha Richardson, which offered advice on how to effectively support time management while targeting the most beneficial ways to support your child’s learning at home.
Supporting Your Child To Develop A Growth Mindset – A presentation by Assistant Heads of Junior School Andrew Powell and Brittany Sinclair, which gave information about how to support your child to be confident and capable as they grow in their crucial middle years.
After these workshops, teachers from each year level in Prep to Year 6 led their own information sessions, providing detailed insights into topics such as learning strategies, student wellbeing and the school’s co-curricular programs.
We would like to thank all the parents and carers who attended this important event.
Continuing to work together best ensures the success of our students in 2025 and beyond.
Please visit our Facebook Page to see more photos from this event.
Canterbury ‘Class of 2024’ Scholars Ceremony | Full Awards List, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
Canterbury ‘Class of 2024’ Scholars Ceremony | Full Awards List, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
https://youtu.be/WPhYUXwxPTM
Last Friday 31 January, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our Class of 2024 graduates, marking their ATAR and final Year 12 results, at our annual Scholars Ceremony inside the CEC.
We were honoured to have many VIP guests join us for this special event, including:
Mr Jacob Olsson – 2014 Dux of Canterbury College
The Honourable Ms Shannon Fentiman MP – State Member for Waterford, Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Women
Mr Jon Raven – Mayor of Logan City
Mr Nathan St Ledger – Division 4, Logan City Councillor
Mrs Natalie Williams – Chair of the Canterbury Parent Consultative Committee.
Special thanks to our alumni graduate Mr Jacob Olsson and The Hon. Ms Shannon Fentiman MP, who shared inspiring speeches with our assembled Years 5-12 students, alongside our Class of 2024 academic award winners.
Guests also heard from Principal Mr Dan Walker and our new Head of Teaching and Learning Mrs Rebecca Adamson, who was the Head of Senior School last year with our 2024 Year 12s.
Our 2025 Academic Captain Chloe Booth finished the event by interviewing our 2024 Dux Alec Dyer and Proxime Accessit Zachary Vasquez on stage about their studies, career path, dream job, role models and advice for the other students.
The full photo gallery can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
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2024 Dux of Canterbury College: Alec Dyer
2024 Proxime Accessit: Zachary Vasquez
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Class Of 2024 Jefferson Fern Medal Recipients
Named after Mr Jefferson Fern – the first Dux of Canterbury College in 1991, and presented to those students who received an ATAR result of 90.00 or above.
Reini Blackmore, Nina Burton, Kate Caddy, Annabelle Clements, Jackson Edser, Samantha Grant, Emerald Kaing, Morwary Kamali, Meeka Morrow, Lilly Rider, Claire Sanderson, Angelina Som, Lachlan Trent, Gabrielle Watson.
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Jefferson Fern Medal and Certificate of Academic Commendation Recipients
The following students were awarded a Jefferson Fern Medal and Certificate of Academic Commendation.
Certificates of Academic Commendation are awarded to Year 12 graduates who achieve an ‘A’ in six General Subjects.
Lucas Consolati, Alec Dyer, Joe Matsushita, Roy McGregor, Diya Patel, Zachary Vasquez, Ruby Wandschneider.
Class Of 2024 First In Subject Award Recipients
Roy McGregor - First in Accounting, First in Japanese
Annabelle Clements - First in Biology
Lilly Rider - First in Biology, First in English, First in Literature
Charlie Newton - First in Building and Construction Skills
JJ Hamilton - First in Certificate III in Business
Ella Furlong - First in Certificate III in Fitness
Claudia Talty - First in Certificate III in Hospitality
Alec Dyer - First in Chemistry, First in French, First in Mathematical Methods, First in Physics, First in Specialist Mathematics
Diya Patel - First in Chemistry, First in Physical Education
Lucas Consolati - First in Chemistry, First in Digital Solutions, First in Mathematical Methods, First in Specialist Mathematics
Ellerah McPhail - First in Dance
Lara Mead - First in Design
Joshua Fullard - First in Drama, First in Film Television and New Media
Joseph Hudgson - First in Economics
Louis Platt - First in Essential English, First in Essential Mathematics
Jett DiPasquale - First in Film Television and New Media
Hannah Harlen - First in Furnishing Skills, First in General Mathematics
Sahra Turner - First in Health
Ruby Wandschneider - First in Legal Studies, First in Modern History
Jasmine Wheatley - First in Music, First in Music Extension
Nina Burton - First in Psychology
Ainslie-Alyssa Iva - First in Sport and Recreation
Meeka Morrow - First in Visual Art
Principal's Welcome Video | Term 1, 2025
Principal's Welcome Video | Term 1, 2025
https://youtu.be/OlEMj1j_x64
College Principal Mr Dan Walker welcomes our wonderful Canterbury Community for a big Term 1 in 2025.
His video summarises the exciting new educational and stakeholder developments, and campus improvements from all around the school, both over the summer holidays and during this busy first term.
Welcome – or welcome back – to all students, parents, carers, families and staff…
Calling All Boys To The Dance Floor In 2025 | BoyZone (Years 3-6) & BoyzCrew (Years 7-10)
Calling All Boys To The Dance Floor In 2025 | BoyZone (Years 3-6) & BoyzCrew (Years 7-10)
At Canterbury, we value the importance of creating a positive culture for boys to engage in our Dance Program.
Dance offers boys a chance to build physical strength, coordination and flexibility while fostering creativity and self-expression.
It also encourages teamwork, overall fitness, discipline and focus, while providing a supportive environment for boys to develop confidence, challenge stereotypes, and explore movement in a team environment.
There are multi-faceted benefits of dance for boys, from physical health to social and emotional growth and wellbeing.
So boys are warmly encouraged and strongly welcomed in all our dance ensembles.
We offer two specialist teams in BoyZone and BoyzCrew both led by Mr Brown.
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BoyZone: Junior School Boys (Years 3-6) | BoyZone MyCC Homepage CLICK HERE
This ensemble is dedicated to the enjoyment of dance by teaching choreography in a safe and supportive environment.
We welcome boys of all experience levels in Years 3-6 into this highly enjoyable dance class.
Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm @ Junior Dance Studio – C03
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BoyzCrew: Senior School Boys (Years 7-10) | BoyzCrew MyCC Homepage CLICK HERE
This ensemble focuses on movement created specifically for boys, to enhance their coordination, gross motor skills, musicality, confidence, teamwork and self-expression.
Thursdays, 7:00am – 8:00am @ Senior Dance Studio – M12
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Online registrations are NOW OPEN via Clipboard for 2025.
These dance lessons commence in Week 2 of Term 1.
For any questions, please email Mrs Cathy Brown -
Mrs Cathy Brown
Teacher & Dance Coordinator