Pre-planning for TC Alfred (Update #3)
Pre-planning for TC Alfred (Update #3)
Dear parents, carers and students,
We have made the decision today that Canterbury College will be closed on Thursday and Friday.
This includes the ELC, OSHC and all administration functions.
As we will not be able to staff the ELC or OSHC, we have concluded that we cannot operate these services in any capacity.
In line with the Premier's advice from today, we do not want anybody on the roads over the next two days.
I am acutely aware that our staff and families are dispersed, to the west, south, north and east of Canterbury.
Even though the cyclone is not projected to cross the coast until Friday morning, Thursday will be critical for most families (and indeed the school itself) to prepare for the wind, rain and flooding that we will all be confronting over the next few days.
Although teachers will be making lesson materials for Years 4-12 available through OneNote and MyCC, there will be no expectation that this work can be completed.
There are also some hard copy learning resources that will be emailed or come home with students in Prep to Year 3.
Your number one priority will of course however, be protecting your house, businesses and possessions from the wild weather over the next few days.
It must be said that if the forecasts are correct, there is a high likelihood that our College will be cut off from the parts of the community by Monday and Tuesday and there may be power and internet outages that persist into next week.
If this is the case, we will not be reopening until it is safe for travel on the major roads leading to Canterbury and the campus is hazard-free.
Above all else, I hope and pray that all of our 1100 families, 300 staff, 1650 students and the City of Logan in its entirety, is able to navigate its way safely through the next few days.
I will remain in contact with the you through MyCC, Facebook and Instagram as more information needs to be shared.
Regards
Dan Walker
Principal
2025 Year 7 Outdoor Education And Rite Of Passage
2025 Year 7 Outdoor Education And Rite Of Passage
The 2025 Year 7 Outdoor Education program at Kenilworth – Adventure Alternatives was action-packed, designed to help students develop positive relationships with themselves, their peers, various environments, and adventure.
Students worked in their House groups and camped at different locations within the Kenilworth Centre, each offering picturesque views of the stunning countryside.
They prepared their own meals and participated in a range of fun and challenging activities, including mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding, archery tag, raft building, and a mix of high and low rope activities.
As part of the Rites of Passage framework, students also engaged in nighttime ‘talking circles,’ where they reflected on their challenges, successes, and support networks.
After three days of challenge and growth at Adventure Alternatives, our Year 7 students returned to a heartfelt welcome at the Bush Chapel.
Greeted by their parents, this Rite of Passage symbolised their transition into Senior School.
Having demonstrated their commitment to overcoming challenges and supporting their team members, the ceremony at the Bush Chapel marked their official entry as valued members of the Senior School community.
A meaningful part of the ceremony was the students presenting Gratitude Cards to their parents and carers.
These cards contained reflections on their Outdoor Education experience and expressions of gratitude for aspects of their own lives.
Photos from the 2025 Year 7 Outdoor Education and their Rite of Passage are now available on our Facebook page here.
Mr Arnie Marraiya | Head of Faculty - Character and Resilience Education
Senior School Autumn Music Festival
Senior School Autumn Music Festival
Our Senior School Autumn Music Festival begins next month with two concerts, Symphonic Splendour on Wednesday 19 March and Heavenly Voices on Friday 21 March in the Performing Arts Theatre. These concerts will showcase our Senior School music ensembles.
Concert 1: 6:00pm, Wednesday 19 March - Symphonic Splendour
- Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Big Band, Synergy, Sinfonia, Ritornello
Concert 2: 6:00pm, Friday 21 March - Heavenly Voices
- Bella Voce, Taipan Tenors, Cantabile
- Chamber Music Ensembles
Week 3 Senior School Assembly | Trimester One Firsts Teams, Senior School Service Initiatives, 2025 Co-Curricular Theme and New Music Ensemble
Week 3 Senior School Assembly | Trimester One Firsts Teams, Senior School Service Initiatives, 2025 Co-Curricular Theme and New Music Ensemble
On Thursday 13 February, Years 7-12 students gathered in the CEC for our Trimester One Firsts Teams Uniform Presentation and Senior School Assembly.
College Chaplain Father Dan blessed the sporting uniforms, instilling our College values of integrity, respect, gratitude and effort, as our athletes represent Canterbury with pride and sportsmanship.
This tradition honours our College athletes who compete at the highest level in their respective The Associated Schools Sport.
Beyond this public recognition, the Assembly highlighted the many ways students can give back through service initiatives.
Canterbury’s new Sustainability Club, which is championing our ongoing Containers For Change recycling initiative, invited all Senior School students to participate, meeting up every Friday lunch break in-term at the Kitchen Garden.
Joining these on-campus programs supports important causes and earns students service hours and points for their service logs.
This year, we are embracing the theme ‘Positivity with Purpose’, encouraging students to lead, support one another, and apply this mindset in all areas of life.
Finally, Year 12 Performing Arts Captain Haydn Li announced an exciting addition to our Chamber Music School – the Canterbury Septet, a newly formed ensemble featuring strings and keyboard.
Congratulations to the following 2025 TAS Sports Firsts Teams Players…
First V Basketball Girls
Captain: Ayesha To'o Tufuga
Roselani Barnett, Olivia Carroll, Jasmine Fidow, Mikala Fox, Addison Imrie, Meg Reimann, Evelyn Roberts, Pippa Sharp, Lahrey Southon, Riley Warmus
First XI Football (Soccer) Girls
Captain: Mojdah Amiri
Georgia Barlow, Jemima Boothman, Tayla Budd, Maryam Domingo, Kaela Guy, Melanie Hamilton, Jemma Kim, Amillya Lea, Mya Morrow, Samantha Vivian, Morgan Watt, Sophie Webb, Faith Weier, Larissa White
First IV Tennis Girls
Captain: Amelia Westin
Kaitlyn Bolger, Isabella Franklin, Valenova Tsai
First XI Cricket Boys
Captain: Ben Stanley
Harrison Cato, Aaric Evans, Deacon Hunt, Paramleen Kang, Nathan King, Cooper McIntyre, Lucas Noy, Nissanpal Saroya, Karanveer Sidhu, Harry Singh, Gursewak Singh, Henry Walker
First VI Volleyball Boys
Captain: Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
Ryley Egstorf, Thomas Jenkins, Amir Kakayee, Jacob Kriletich, Frank Nishimwe, Illanois Southon, Sitaleki Tafa, Ma'afu Takai
Year 10 Outdoor Education | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Year 10 Outdoor Education | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Our Year 10 Outdoor Education took place at Emu Gully from Monday to Wednesday this week.
Students participated in activities that focused on teamwork and leadership.
All activities were linked to historical events from conflicts around the world.
Everyone, including the teachers, had a great time - especially during the Digging-In activity.
Mr Arnie Marraiya
Head of Faculty - Character and Resilience Education | Teacher - Senior School
The FULL photo gallery from this camp can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
Training, Q&A And Autographs With The AFL's Gold Coast Suns For Our Years 3-6 Students | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery and Highlights Video
Training, Q&A And Autographs With The AFL's Gold Coast Suns For Our Years 3-6 Students | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery and Highlights Video
Monday lunchtime was a 'football feast' for our Years 3-6 students, as they were treated to an AFL Queensland visit from Gold Coast Suns players – Noah Anderson, Ned Moyle and Leonardo Lombard.
From kicking and handballing skills, to professional athlete tips on exercise, general fitness and healthy eating, our young footy fans soaked up every moment of this AFL masterclass on our Junior School Oval.
They even walked away with their very own signed autographs – treasured keepsakes from an afternoon they will long remember.
A big 'thank you' to these professional footballers for sharing their passion, skills and time with our keen Junior School AFL fans.
Who knows? We may have a future AFL superstar in-the-making right here at Canterbury College.
Check out all the photos from this fun-filled event on our Facebook page HERE.
2025 Year 12 Seniors Soiree | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
2025 Year 12 Seniors Soiree | Event Wrap, Photo Gallery & Highlights Video
2025 Year 6 & Year 9 Student Leaders Investiture Ceremony | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2025 Year 6 & Year 9 Student Leaders Investiture Ceremony | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
On Thursday 30 January, we proudly recognised our new Year 6 and Year 9 Student Leaders at their special Investiture Ceremony, held inside our Canterbury Events Centre.
It was a memorable occasion to officially appoint these 2025 student leaders from the Junior and Senior Schools – who are ready to take on the year with enthusiasm and dedication.
A huge congratulations to our newly appointed leaders.
Your drive to make a difference in our school community will surely shine this year.
Check out the full photo gallery on MyCC HERE - https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/22435 OR the highlights photo gallery on our Facebook Page HERE.
2025 Junior School Captains
Lekith Sudhakaran and Aisha Singleton
Junior School Vice-Captains
Spirituality: Alexandra Weier
Community: Spencer Brown
Competition: Ashley Anderson
2025 Co-Chairs of the Canterbury Student Parliament
Grace McIntyre and Milla Smith
Year 6 House Captains
Becket House: Sophia Burton and Sophia Willis
Cranmer House: Halle Cantrell and Hudson McCormack
Goldsworthy House: Sophie Cassidy and Karta Watkins-Rameka
Kime House: Jesse Pickvance-Hall and Summer Pollock
Ramsey House: Adelyn Shields and Evie Tupila
Temple House: Mason McNamara and Vienna Lee
Year 9 Community Captains
Becket House: Eamon King
Cranmer House: Mikael Sandanayake
Goldsworthy House: Mujtaba Shah
Kime House: Banjo Newton
Ramsey House: Ella Hay
Temple House: Georgia Dunstall
Year 9 Competition Captains
Becket House: Austin Dyer
Cranmer House: Lyla Ries
Goldsworthy House: Kyla Diesing
Kime House: James Wandschneider
Ramsey House: Isaiah McKenzie
Temple House: Sienna Crawford
2025 Senior School Term One Welcome Back Assembly & 2024 Academic Award Winners | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
2025 Senior School Term One Welcome Back Assembly & 2024 Academic Award Winners | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
At Wednesday's Senior School Week One, Term One Assembly, we welcomed and welcomed back our Years 7-12 students and staff, outlined the big year ahead, and celebrated academic excellence and achievement.
Our First in Subject Awards recognised 2024's top performing students for their study dedication and outstanding academic results.
Our GPA Big Improvers Awards honoured those 2024 students for their resilience and commitment to personal academic growth.
These awards highlight Canterbury College's strong pursuit of educational excellence and the impact of perseverance in learning.
Congratulations to all the following students...
2024 First in Subject Awards
Year 8
Arabella Carr – First in Dance
Sienna Crawford – First in Business Economics & Enterprise, First in Film Television & New Media, First in Geography
Nayeon Kim – First in Religion & Values (Shared)
Emeline Kolb – First in Visual Art
George Li – First in Music
Grace McIntyre – First in Experimental Science
Ellyse Pal – First in Food & Hospitality
Mikael Sandanayake – First in Digital Solutions, First in Religion & Values (Shared)
Mujtaba Shah – First in Drama
Charlotte Williamson – First in Industrial Technology Skills
Year 9
Zahra Babali – First in Food & Hospitality (Shared)
Kaitlyn Bolger – First in French
Zoe Broadbent – First in Food & Hospitality (Shared)
Isabella Franklin – First in Commerce
Lucy Johnson – First in Legal Studies
Jessie Lei – First in Visual Art
Rylan Mead – First in Industrial Technology Skills
Riley Morgan – First in Start-Up
Rubie Newman – First in Sport Academy: Rugby/Touch
Penina Pao – First in Mandarin (Shared)
Rose Pincott – First in Anatomy & Physiology
Aaliyah Richardson – First in Spanish
Jane Sayers – First in Drama
Ella Shelley – First in Religion & Values
Taylah Smith-Miller – First in Film Television & New Media
Abigail Viriki – First in Sport Academy: Netball
Michael Wilkinson – First in Digital Solutions
Taylor Wheatley – First in Chemistry & Physics (Extension), First in Music
Jillian Zamora – First in Mandarin (Shared)
Year 10
Shubham Bhatt – First in Sport & Fitness
Gurjaap Buttar – First in Spanish
Liam Clarke – First in Sport Academy: Rugby/Touch (Shared)
Mia Cutts – First in Food & Hospitality
Ryan Day – First in Industrial Technology Skills
Jasmine Fidow – First in Sport Academy: Netball
William Graham – First in Construction
Aimee Henry – First in Physical Education, First in Sport Academy: Rugby/Touch (Shared)
Liam McGregor – First in Biology, First in Legal Studies (Shared)
Mya Morrow – First in Film Television & New Media, First in Religion & Ethics
Isabella Oxenbridge – First in Music
Diya Raniga – First in Legal Studies (Shared)
Jesse Shin – First in Health
Gursewak Singh – First in Digital Solutions
Michael Stephens – First in Physics
Ashutosh Vaitha – First in Commerce, First in Start-Up, First in Legal Studies (Shared)
Samantha Vivian – First in Design, First in Visual Art
Allegra Williams – First in Psychology, First in Science in Practice
Mikaela Williams – First in French
Ramon Zeng – First in Chemistry
2024 GPA Big Improvers Awards
Year 8 in 2025
Lexie Bakos, Anthena Feaunati, Halle Honnibal, Hannah Kelmanson, Mekia McDonald, Jayden Park, Gregory Savage, Samara Smith, Sean Thomson.
Year 9 in 2025
Kyla Diesing, Chloe Hunter, Aleksandar Khalil, Eamon King, Inaya Malik, Daniel Riordan, Mujtaba Shah, Leonamia Toon, Ayla Whybird.
Year 10 in 2025
Lucy Johnson, Joshua Jung, Samaira Kapoor, Savannah Peterson, Rose Pincott, Brooklyn Pukallus, Kristine Ruiz, Riley Warmus.
Year 11 in 2025
Corey Bertsch, Kirra Burridge, Gurjaap Buttar, Mya Morrow, Jayda Penitani, Zain Rizk, Malaya Robbins, Kiya Watkins-Rameka, Eliora Wood.
Year 12 in 2025
Kevin Dizon, Phoebe Dyer, Grace McGuinness, Arush Sharma, Ruby Simpson, Micah Tandy, Larissa White, Georgia Woehrle.
Photos from this event can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
Canterbury Junior School: New Parents And Carers ‘Meet & Greet’ | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
Canterbury Junior School: New Parents And Carers ‘Meet & Greet’ | Event Wrap & Photo Gallery
What a joyful morning it was at our Canterbury Junior School’s New Parents and Carers ‘Meet & Greet’ for the very first day of Term 1, 2025.
Thank you to the 80-plus parents and carers who joined us under sunny skies at our Yalburru Community Café, to connect with our Junior School Leaders, Principal Dan Walker, Deputy Principal Meagan King and the Head of Junior School Karen Roman.
It was wonderful to meet you all, and to see so many parents and carers come together, hear from our senior staff, ask questions, and build relationships within our school community from Day One.
We truly appreciate your ongoing support and involvement in your child’s education – it makes all the difference.
Welcome to Term One and Canterbury College!
To see more photos, please visit our Facebook page HERE.