Canterbury Theatre Company Shines Bright In 2024 Scene Project Spotlight!
Canterbury Theatre Company Shines Bright In 2024 Scene Project Spotlight!
Last night, our Canterbury Theatre Company students lit up the stage of our Performing Arts Centre with their 2024 Scene Project performance, captivating family and friends.
The Scene Project, run by Queensland Theatre, offers students more than just a chance to perform—it's an incredible opportunity for students to dive deep into the creative process, learning how to turn a script into a live production.
From rehearsals to the final presentation, students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, honing their skills in collaboration, interpretation, and live performance.
This year, they tackled Flowers in Antarctica by Wendy Mocke, a powerful piece where Whales and Orcas must unite against a foreign species threatening to take over Earth from the sea.
Through their performances, students explored themes of environmental change, conflict, and unity, all while showcasing their developing theatrical skills.
More photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
Mr Matthew Kopelke | Teacher - Senior School
2024 Year 4 Outdoor Education Camp - Day One | Photos Now Available!
2024 Year 4 Outdoor Education Camp - Day One | Photos Now Available!
Check out the highlights from today's 2024 Year 4 Outdoor Education Camp at Tyalgum Ridge Retreat!
Our students are diving into three days of adventure, exploring 350 hectares of breathtaking mountain scenery.
They’re soaring through the treetops on high ropes, meeting friendly farm animals, and taking in the sights on scenic hikes.
With activities like low ropes challenges, camp skills and scavenger hunts, they’re building teamwork, courage and critical thinking every step of the way.
So far, it’s been an unforgettable experience!
Don’t miss the full Facebook photo gallery — click the link HERE to see all the action!
Laurie Maetam Sign Unveiling & Oval Dedication Ceremony | Photos & Video
Laurie Maetam Sign Unveiling & Oval Dedication Ceremony | Photos & Video
#ThrowbackThursday
Take a look back at the unforgettable moments from Saturday’s Laurie Maetam Sign Unveiling and Oval Dedication Ceremony, where we officially renamed our Main Oval in honour of Mr Laurie Maetam.
Mr Laurie Maetam dedicated his career to our school as a Cricket Coach, Science Teacher, and Head of Science from 1991 until his retirement in 2023.
It was a great event to show our gratitude for his many years of service.
The photos can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
Canterbury's Father's Day Stall In The Junior School
Canterbury's Father's Day Stall In The Junior School
Father's Day preparations are in full swing at Canterbury College Junior School, with students carefully selecting the perfect gifts from our vibrant stall.
A big thank you to our parents and carers for supporting the students' shopping experience and to our incredible volunteers behind each stall.
Let’s keep celebrating the amazing men in our lives with these thoughtful surprises! ❤️
More photos from this stall can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
2024 TAS Round 7 & Junior TAS Round 6 Saturday Sport: Canterbury College vs Ormiston College | FULL Photo Gallery
2024 TAS Round 7 & Junior TAS Round 6 Saturday Sport: Canterbury College vs Ormiston College | FULL Photo Gallery
Last Saturday, our TAS and Junior TAS Sport teams faced off against Ormiston College in the Venom Cup: Taipans vs. Redbacks.
With near-perfect weather, it was a fantastic day to host, supported by our amazing Canterbury community.
Check out the FULL Photo Gallery from the weekend on our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Prep - Year 2 Canterbury Interhouse Athletics Carnival | Recap & Photos
2024 Prep - Year 2 Canterbury Interhouse Athletics Carnival | Recap & Photos
Last Friday, under perfect sunny skies, we hosted our 2024 Prep - Year 2 Canterbury Interhouse Athletics Carnival.
Our young athletes enthusiastically rotated through various activities including: Sprint Races, High Jump, Sack Races, Three-Legged Races, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Obstacle Course, Vortex Throw, Parachute Runs, Egg & Spoon Races, Long Jump, Limbo and Baton Relays.
It was wonderful to see so many happy parents and carers cheering on their children - so thank you for joining us!
You can find the FULL photo albums on our Facebook Page HERE.
NB: Our ELC Athletics Carnival has been postponed, and a new date will be announced soon, so please stay tuned.
Junior School Parents & Carers Networking Evening | Event Recap & Photos
Junior School Parents & Carers Networking Evening | Event Recap & Photos
Last night's Junior School Parents & Carers Networking Evening was a wonderful gathering where our community connected and gained insights into the future of the Junior School.
We're looking forward to hosting more events like this in the future.
Please read Head of Junior School Ms Karen Roman's Weekly Wrap Up, where she shares more details about the evening - https://mycc.qld.edu.au/news/20823. 
Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce Term 3 Breakfast | Event Recap & Photos
Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce Term 3 Breakfast | Event Recap & Photos
This morning, a select group of our Senior School students proudly represented Canterbury College at the Beenleigh Yatala Junior Chamber of Commerce (BYJCC) Breakfast, hosted at our own Canterbury Functions Centre.
Supported by the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce, these breakfasts provide an excellent opportunity for our students, along with peers from nearby schools, to explore future career pathways, engage in community initiatives, and connect with local business ventures and like-minded individuals.
Our students also heard from inspiring guest keynote speakers:
- Mr William Boyd: Our 2000 Canterbury School Captain, now a partner at RiverLegal with offices in Beenleigh, Robina and the Brisbane CBD.
- Dr Matt Xerri: Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources at Griffith University.
- Miss Jade Goddard: Student Leader at Griffith University.
The next BYJCC Breakfast will be hosted by Livingstone Christian College on Thursday 17 October 2024 from 6:45am - 8:30am.
More photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
2024 Interhouse Public Speaking Competition | Event Recap & Photos
2024 Interhouse Public Speaking Competition | Event Recap & Photos
Last Friday, we revived the Interhouse Public Speaking Competition, which was last held in November 2021.
This event not only offered our students a chance to refine their public speaking skills, but also gave them the creative freedom to express their opinions and ideas.
It was an exciting way for students to earn points for their House, both through strong performances and active participation.
Each House had two speakers — one representing Years 7-9 and the other representing Years 10-12 — each delivering a speech of up to three minutes.
The topics they tackled included:
- Actions Speak Louder Than Words
- What Is Reality?
- Gen Z vs Gen Alpha
- The Language Of Music
- The Importance Of Having A Hobby
- The Person Who Was...
- The ‘Truth’ Isn’t Always The Truth
- Being Selfish Can Be A Good Thing
- The Year That Was...
The adjudicators of this competition were Teacher Mr Declan McBride, College Chaplain Dan Talbot, and a few members of the Year 12 Debating Team.
The results are currently being tallied and will soon contribute to the Canterbury Cup overall standings. 
The photos from this event can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | Our 2025 Year 12 Student Leadership Prefect Team
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | Our 2025 Year 12 Student Leadership Prefect Team
I have great pleasure in announcing our new Year 12 Student Leadership Team and Activity Leaders for 2025.
These students have been selected after a rigorous nomination, application, interview and shortlisting process during Term 3.
So I am pleased to share with you the following appointments:
School Captains – Ben Stanley and Amelia Ryan
Academic Captain – Chloe Booth
Performing Arts Captain – Haydn Li
Service Captain – Morgan Watt
Sports Captain – Grace McGuinness
Spirituality Captain – Shannel Almario
Becket Captain – Riley Burton
Cranmer Captain – Ayesha To’o Tufuga
Goldsworthy Captain – Ruby Simpson
Kime Captain – Amelia Westin
Ramsey Captain – Thomas Jenkins
Temple Captain – Charlotte Austin
Becket Vice Captain – Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
Cranmer Vice Captain – Juliana Chen
Goldsworthy Vice Captain – Alex Panagiotou
Kime Vice Captain – Tayla Budd
Ramsey Vice Captain – Larissa White
Temple Vice Captain – Aspen Maher
Bands Captain – Oscar Laredo
Choir Captain – Shannel Almario
Dance Captain – Phoebe Dyer
Rock School Captain – Olivia Baker
Strings Captain – Susie Kim
Athletics Captain – Georgia Barlow
Basketball Captain – Ayesha To’o Tufuga
Cricket Captain – Ben Stanley
Cross-Country Captain – Riley Burton
Debating Captain – Claire Plummer
Football (Girls) Captain – Mojdah Amiri
Football (Boys) Captain – Thomas Jenkins
Hockey Captain – Ruby Aitchison
Netball Captain – Tayla Southall
Rugby Captain – Riley Lynch
Swimming Captain – Savannah Paniagua
Tennis Captain (Boys) – Mitchell Dixon
Tennis Captain (Girls) – Amelia Westin
Touch Football Captain – Savannah Paniagua
Volleyball (Girls) – Juzmin Taanuu
Volleyball (Boys) – Mehran Shaheed-Zadah
I know you will wish all of these students the best, as they embark on their leadership journey heading into next year.
Mr Dan Walker
College Principal