2023 Junior School Bridge Builders Mediators

2023 Junior School Bridge Builders Mediators

24 of our Year 6 students have been appointed as Bridge Builders Mediators.

This is a part of our Junior School Wellbeing Program and is a valuable resource for our College community.

These students will play an important leadership role in encouraging others to solve problems more positively.

Our Bridge Builders Mediators recently participated in a two-day training session run by Jocelyne Chirnside MEd (Hons), a national Social Emotional Learning consultant from @empowering_life_skills.

The aims of the training were:

  • To teach students an awareness of the conflict in their lives and how they respond to it.
  • An appreciation of the differences between people.
  • To teach students skills such as listening, critical thinking, calming down skills, active listening and problem-solving.
  • Provide an empowering process where students learn to assume more responsibility for resolving their problems.
  • To support the school in developing a safer and happier environment for all students.

The students will be rostered for one lunchtime a week, where they will work in pairs and roam the Prep - Year 2 playground.

Bridge Builders Mediators are responsible for a process where they guide the disputants to resolve their conflict.

They will listen to both sides and assist our younger students in sorting out their problems and building bridges with others to help them be friends.

Photos from this two-day session can be found on our Facebook page HERE.


2023 Cursus Magnus: Annual College Relay Race

2023 Cursus Magnus: Annual College Relay Race

This morning, Canterbury College Oval Number One was packed for the 2023 Cursus Magnus Annual College Relay Race. 🏃🏽🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️

There were sweat and tears, and colourful costumes, but most of all - House spirit by the bucket loads. 🔴🟡🟣🟠🔵🟢

And with a nail-biting final 50 metres, the reigning champions sprinted first across the finish line again... and are now the 2023 Cursus Magnus Winners.

Well done to Ramsey House! 🏆🦖🏆

Never get between a raptor pack and their athletics track. 👟🎽🥇⏱️

And don't forget the full photo gallery already on Facebook! 😎📸

Photos from the event can be found on our Facebook page HERE.

Please also check out the short highlight video from the event on our YouTube.


Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club - First Club Night BBQ for 2023

Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club - First Club Night BBQ for 2023

Our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Members enjoyed the water, both in and out of our campus pool this evening, for their first Club Night BBQ for 2023.

A little bit of rain had no chance of dampening the spirits of our ‘aquatic amigos’, as they bond together ahead of a big year of interclub swimming meets, alongside their school-based and TAS and Junior TAS swimming championships.

If you would like to join our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club, please get in touch, as we would love to have you onboard - T: 07 3299 0900 | E:

Club discounts apply for Canterbury Families!


Junior School's Friday 'Weekly Wrap Up' for Term One, Week 7

Junior School's Friday 'Weekly Wrap Up' for Term One, Week 7

Our Junior School's Friday 'Weekly Wrap Up' for Term One, Week 7 is on MyCC News HERE - https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/12416

With information on...
- NAPLAN
- Year 6 Outdoor Education
- Foundation Day
- Car Parking
- Partnership Article - https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/12417
- Sick Children
- Upcoming Week 8 Events
- Bridge Builders Parent Information Session - https://events.humanitix.com/bridge-builders-parent-information-session

So please click through and stay up-to-date with everything Junior School! 🤩👍🏫👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫👨‍🏫🎒📚


Mindfulness With Our Year 9 Cranmer House Wolves

Mindfulness With Our Year 9 Cranmer House Wolves

Our Year 9 🐺 Wolves in Cranmer House have been investigating how mindfulness plays a role in success in our day-to-day lives.
They have investigated various mindfulness activities, including meditation, colouring and outdoor fun.

The Year 9 Wolves created PowerPoint presentations and presented them to their respective Form classes.

Yesterday, the class completed th@ResilientYouthAustralia survey and enjoyed spending time with each other in the Junior School.
I am proud of their extraordinary work in caring for themselves and others.

Regards
Mr Lyle | Head of Cranmer House


Our Year 6 Cohort | Getting Ready For Clean Up Australia Day!

Our Year 6 Cohort | Getting Ready For Clean Up Australia Day!

This year Clean Up Australia Day takes place THIS Sunday 5 March, so our Year 6 students decided to do a clean sweep around the Junior School Campus this afternoon, collecting rubbish from the gardens.

Thank you to our environment-loving Eco Warriors, Year 6 Junior School Leaders and Year 6 cohort, for discussing the importance of caring for our environment, and encouraging others to take action with them.

Photos can be found on our Facebook page HERE.

Inspire your family and friends to make a change by sharing your pledge and tagging @CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustralia https://www.cleanup.org.au

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Secondary Assembly Flash Mob | Video

Secondary Assembly Flash Mob | Video

At yesterday's Secondary Assembly, an important message was conveyed by a very impromptu and unexpected Flash Mob. 💃🏽🙌

🎵🎶 'Try Everything' by Shakira echoed loudly as students throughout Secondary School started to stand up and dance.

Mr Blackmore was definitely 'Trying Everything' not to seem as surprised as the rest of the crowd - Oscar-worthy. 🎭😂

Check out the video on our Facebook page HERE.


2023 Annual Canterbury Boys Firsts vs Past Students Alumni Men's Volleyball Showdown | Photo Gallery Now Available

2023 Annual Canterbury Boys Firsts vs Past Students Alumni Men's Volleyball Showdown | Photo Gallery Now Available


Last night's 2023 Annual Canterbury Boys Firsts vs Past Students Alumni Men's Volleyball Showdown was intense. 😱

All three sets were close, but the Canterbury Boys Firsts secured the trophy for the second year in a row. 🏆

1st Set: Firsts 29 - 27 Alumni | 2nd Set: Firsts 25 - 19 Alumni | 3rd Set: Firsts 25 - 21 Alumni.

Thank you to our 100 guests who attended and supported this fun-filled free BBQ and sporting event. 🏐🏐🏐

The photos are now available on our Facebook page HERE! 🔥

See you in Term 3 for the Annual Canterbury Girls Firsts vs Past Students Alumni Women's Netball Clash!


2023 Canterbury Senior Jerseys - Group Photo

2023 Canterbury Seniors Jerseys - Group Photo

The always happy annual Canterbury Seniors Jerseys Presentation Day... 👕🤩


2023 Interhouse Choir Singing Competition | Video

2023 Interhouse Choir Singing Competition | Video

📌 The video of our 2023 Interhouse Choir Singing Competition is now ready! 🎵🎤🎶

Click HERE to watch it on our Facebook page.

The songs were:
🦁 Becket House: 1950s | Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
🐺 Cranmer House: 1970s | Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
🦅 Goldsworthy House: 2000s | What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
🐯 Kime House: 1980s | Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi
🦖 Ramsey House: 1960s | I'm A Believer - The Monkees
🐎 Temple House: 1990s | Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys

What a fun day this was! 🎉