Year 9 Business Start-Ups: Industry Feedback Session | Event Wrap, Photos & Video
Year 9 Business Start-Ups: Industry Feedback Session | Event Wrap, Photos & Video
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On Tuesday morning 22 October, our two Year 9 Start-Up Business classes merged to engage in a direct and very productive feedback session, with real-world industry professionals and business owners.
Over the past few weeks, these students have been exploring the foundational aspects of the start-up culture, resulting in the creation of their very own product-based or service-based businesses.
They centre around their natural areas of interest, or they represent products or services that can genuinely assist people in their daily life or leisure time.
This special feedback session was filled with a wealth of ideas, advice and inspiration from adults with relevant business, sales and marketing experience.
Guests included: Alex von Kanel – Founder of AutoBros, Gabriel Matt – Wilak Media, Jason Le – JRNY Digital, Jess Feeney, CEO – Daycare Swaggies, Melea Oakden – Daycare Swaggies, Kris Humphrys – Recre8 Automotive Group and Canterbury Parent, Kacie Bakos – Canterbury Parent, Jade Marshall – Founder of Paws and Pages and our Year 10 Start-Up student, plus various Canterbury staff members including Deputy Principal Meagan King.
All were impressed by the level of professionalism and enthusiasm shown by these Year 9s, and the advanced nature and thinking behind their concepts presented on the day.
A big ‘thank you’ to the industry professionals and staff who generously dedicated their time and ‘worklife wisdom’ to support our young entrepreneurs.
For more photos from this event, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Junior School Grandparents & Special Friends Day | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Junior School Grandparents & Special Friends Day | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Last Friday morning 18 October, our Junior School warmly welcomed their ELC – Year 6 students’ grandparents and older special friends, to celebrate this special event inside the CEC and at the various classrooms.
The day began with delightful dance and choir performances by the students, followed by classroom visits, where the VIP visitors and children enjoyed various activities and touring the campus together.
This occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for students and the Canterbury community to express their direct gratitude for the love and support of grandparents and special older friends, away from our Mother’s Day Breakfast and Father’s Day BBQ.
So we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the guests who joined us here on campus.
Your presence helped strengthen the bond between generations, making the day truly memorable for everyone.
To view all the photos from the event, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
And to all those parents and carers (who might feel a bit jealous!), we have videos of all the on-stage CEC performances on the MyCC News section. Enjoy!
MyCC - 2024 Junior School Grandparents’ Day | Performance Videos @ CEC Today
2024 Canterbury Year 10 Social | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Canterbury Year 10 Social | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Last Friday 18 October, our excited Year 10 students enjoyed a memorable evening at the nearby Meadowbrook Golf Club.
The night was filled with laughter, DJ music and dancing, great buffet food and drinks, plus of course, plenty of mini golf – creating unforgettable moments for everyone.
Earlier, students gathered at the College for a special 'family and friends' photo shoot session, capturing the spirit of this much-loved occasion.
Thank you to all the staff, students and families who contributed to making this event so special.
You can now view the full photo gallery on our Facebook Page HERE.
Design And Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) Queensland: 2024 Regional Competition | Three Student Subject Award Canterbury Winners
Design And Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) Queensland: 2024 Regional Competition | Three Student Subject Award Canterbury Winners
Last term, we entered three of our Creative Industries’ Industrial Technology Skills / Furnishing Skills students into a competition run by the Design And Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) of Queensland.
And… ALL three students won the regional competition for their categories in the South East Region, and are now in the running to be State Champion winners later this term – so watch this space!
We congratulate Hannah Harlen (Year 12), Kim Keelan-Hayes (Year 12) and Samantha Vivian (Year 10) and wish them good luck.
Please find their winning regional entries attached.
Mr Matthew Beiers
Subject Coordinator - Industrial Technology | Teacher - Senior School
The Next Gen Awards 2024 | BOP Alumni Of The Year Winner Bhavya-Ashutosh Vaitha
The Next Gen Awards 2024 | BOP Alumni Of The Year Winner Bhavya-Ashutosh Vaitha
This year, The Next Gen Awards received over 100 nominations from across the country, showcasing the remarkable talents of young people dedicated to making an impact.
The competition was fierce, with so many inspiring projects and ideas submitted by students eager to change the world.
Last night they were excited to officially announce their 2024 Next Gen Award Winners – which included our very own Year 10 student Bhavya-Ashutosh Vaitha as The BOP Alumni Of The Year.
Ashutosh was also a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Young Innovator of the Year Award categories.
He is one of seven major winners who have displayed phenomenal skill, dedication and conscientiousness in creating innovative solutions in business, leadership, education.
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The BOP Alumni Of The Year
Bhavya-Ashutosh Vaitha
Queensland | Canterbury College
Ashutosh has been part of BOP Programs for three years, and during this time, he created PEETA, an innovative app inspired by his non-verbal brother, Vishan.
PEETA helps individuals with autism communicate by integrating sign language, body language, and speech.
He also developed VOCA, a personalised communication system with tailored levels to meet different needs.
Ashutosh's entrepreneurial journey began in Year 7 through BOP’s Young Business Leaders Program, and he's now building a business dedicated to improving communication for those with autism.
2024 Spring Music Festival: Friday Night Rocks Concert | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2024 Spring Music Festival: Friday Night Rocks Concert | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Last Friday evening, our third concert in the 2024 Spring Music Festival Series – Friday Night Rocks – brought the Canterbury Events Centre alive with music, energy and food.
The night was filled with excitement as our community came together to enjoy 2.5 hours of live student performances and delicious meals from the Samurai Kitchen Food Van.
Performing on stage were our Junior and Senior Guitar Ensembles, AGB: Acoustic Girls Band, the Rock Band Trio, and all of our other Canterbury Rock School bands – including the Food Fighters, Inseption, Breaking News, Rockdave and Simon Says. (Mr Simon Lane Tribute Band?)
Our Taipans Tenors Boys Choir also joined in, showcasing their rock spirit.
Stay tuned for the next concert in our Spring Music Festival Series – Panorama, on Wednesday evening 6 November from 6-7pm in our CEC.
To view the full photo gallery, please visit our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Tournament | Event Wrap
2024 Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Tournament | Event Wrap
Last Wednesday 2 October to Sunday 6 October, our Senior School Touch Football Girls Teams proudly competed in the Gold Coast Titans All Schools Touch Football Competition held at the Gold Coast Performance Centre in Runaway Bay.
This five-day event featured over 580 school teams from around the globe, making it the largest touch football tournament in the world.
Both the Canterbury 15 Years and 18 Years Girls Teams showcased their talents, teamwork, fitness and determination, representing the College with pride throughout the competition.
15 Years Girls Team
Under the guidance of Coach Miss Georgia Grimsey, our 15 Years Girls put on an impressive display, finishing third in their pool group.
This achievement is even more remarkable given that it was their first time playing together, having only managed a few team training sessions before the tournament.
Despite this, their sheer grit and team growth in every match was undeniable.
Our players also demonstrated their strong individual skills while working cohesively as a team, laying a strong foundation for future success.
18 Years Girls Team
Led by Coach Mr Karl Skinner, our 18 Years Girls performed at an exceptional level, securing second place in their pool group.
Unfortunately, they narrowly missed out on advancing to the final 16 due to their lower points differential only, which highlights just how tightly contested the competition was.
Despite the near miss, their passion and commitment shone through, with every game highlighting their resilience, skills and teamwork.
Both teams represented Canterbury College with immense pride and dedication, leaving their mark amongst 580 fellow teams.
The leadership and support provided by our coaching staff played a pivotal role in the teams' success.
We are excited about the future of Canterbury’s Touch Football Program, and anticipate the continued growth and achievements of our young athletes in the years to come.
Mrs Georgia Skinner
Touch Football Coordinator
‘Next Step’ Year 12 Completers / Graduates Survey | Advance Notice For March 2025
‘Next Step’ Year 12 Completers / Graduates Survey | Advance Notice For March 2025
This is a friendly advance notice only that all Year 12 Queensland students will be invited to participate in the annual Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey between March – June next year in 2025.
This short confidential survey will ask questions about graduates’ activities since finishing school – like further study and employment.
Graduates can expect to be invited to the survey via a letter from the Queensland Minister for Education, or an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, on behalf of the Department of Education.
Please check your contact details are correct with the school and your learning account by logging into the student portal – https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/
We appreciate your participation in this important survey, as your feedback helps the Queensland Government to support our school and improve services for future senior students, plus you can win a prize for participating.
For more information, please see the attached artworks or visit – www.qld.gov.au/nextstep/
Thank you!
Prep Science Incursion | Professor Jellybean: Topic ‘Colour Your World’
Prep Science Incursion | Professor Jellybean: Topic ‘Colour Your World’
Today, all our Prep student classes enjoyed an exciting Science incursion with regular visiting educator Professor Jellybean.
This term, the preppies are exploring the scientific topic ‘Colour Your World’, so Professor Jellybean guided them through a hands-on investigation to uncover the colourful world around us.
The students learned about the flow of light energy and discovered how sunlight powers life on Earth.
One highlight was mixing a seaweed solution with calcium water to create colourful ‘worms’, demonstrating a fascinating chemical reaction.
The students were thrilled to watch the natural changes happen right before their eyes.
Our young preppies also studied how changes in nature can occur, as they prepared seed bombs that they will later plant.
These will bloom into vibrant, insect-attracting flowers, connecting them to the natural world.
Through these engaging activities, Professor Jellybean integrated key elements of the Australian Curriculum, making science both fun and interactive for our young learners.
For more photos, please visit our Facebook Page.
Incoming Year 7s For 2025 Orientation Day: Parents & Carers Workshop & Tour
Incoming Year 7s For 2025 Orientation Day: Parents & Carers Workshop & Tour
On Tuesday morning, we hosted our incoming Year 7s for 2025 Orientation Day, where happy parents and carers engaged in a special workshop facilitated by Dr Arne Rubinstein from The Rites of Passage Institute.
This session allowed parents and carers to explore valuable issues while their children actively participated in designated campus ‘familiarisation’ activities around the grounds.
Dr Arne Rubinstein shared informative insights into creating healthy rites of passage for teenagers, emphasising the importance of:
Belonging: Fostering a sense of community and inclusion.
Safety: Ensuring physical and mental well-being and encouraging a safe environment for making mistakes and learning from them.
Identity: Recognising and celebrating each student's unique qualities, strengths and interests.
Skills: Developing resilience, emotional intelligence, a sense of vision and purpose, and a growth mindset.
Throughout the workshop, parents and carers reflected on their own teenage experiences and discussed the kind of relationships they aspire to build with their own children now.
It was a meaningful opportunity for them to gain deeper insights into understanding teenagers.
We extend our sincere thanks to all parents and carers who joined us, and special gratitude goes to Dr Arne Rubinstein for his time and insightful presentation to our 2025 Year 7 Canterbury cohort.
