2023 Spring Music Festival: Heavenly Voices Concert | Photos Now Available
2023 Spring Music Festival: Heavenly Voices Concert | Photos Now Available
Last night's Heavenly Voices was the first concert from our 2023 Spring Music Festival. 
We had beautiful performances from Bella Voce, Trio Bellisimo, Taipan Tenors, Junior Piano Trio, Canterbury String Quartet and Cantabile.
Congratulations to our Canterbury College Performing Arts award winners:
Cantabile Award - Jenny Chum. 
Chamber Ensemble Award - Areen Lee.
Bella Voce Award - Abigail Silk.
Photos from this concert can be found on our Facebook Page HERE.
The next concert in our Spring Music Festival series is Symphonic Splendour, which will take place on 
Wednesday night 13 September at our Performing Arts Theatre; with special performances from: Ritornello, Sinfonia, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and the Big Band. 
Don't miss out!
ATTENTION: Stockings Needed For Grass Heads!
ATTENTION: Stockings Needed For Grass Heads!
Do you have any stockings you could donate?
We want to create Grass Heads for our 'Profits From Plants' stall at the next Spark Expo.
If you have any stockings to spare, please give them to your student's teacher - we would be so grateful.
Years 9 & 10 Start Up Business Students - Feedback Session ✅
Years 9 & 10 Start Up Business Students - Feedback Session ✅
Yesterday afternoon, our Years 9 and 10 Start Up Business students were given an excellent opportunity to pitch their innovative designs to industry professionals at a helpful feedback session.
Our Start Up students are given authentic learning opportunities that allow their entrepreneurial mindset to effectively identify and explore problems using design thinking methodologies to ideate, prototype, develop and pitch their innovative, scalable and sustainable enterprise solutions.
This class facilitates enterprising behaviours and capabilities that will equip students with the characteristics needed to be World Ready. ✅
The photos from this event can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
2023 National Cross Country Championships | Our Canterbury Results
2023 National Cross Country Championships | Our Canterbury Results
I wanted to share some pictures and updates with you regarding Finn Watt's and Peter Flaherty's performances at the 2023 National Cross Country Championships held in Stromlo Forrest, ACT over the weekend... 
Peter Flaherty - Year 6 Ramsey House, placed 3rd winning bronze in the 12 Years Boys Multi-Class Category, with an amazing sprint finish (8:46 time). 
Peter was also awarded gold in the team's aggregate and silver in the relay. Great job! 
From a field of 41 runners, Finn Watt - Year 7 Becket House, placed 5th in the 12 Years Boys Category and was also the first Queenslander to cross the finish line. 
Additionally, he received a bronze medal in the team aggregate and a gold medal in the relay. 
These achievements are remarkable as the competition is highly competitive! 
Mrs Brooke King
Taipans Sporting Clubs Operations Administrator & Athletics Coordinator
2023 Gold Coast Eisteddfod | Secondary Dance Teams Results
2023 Gold Coast Eisteddfod | Secondary Dance Teams Results
On Saturday 26 August, our Secondary students went toe-to-toe with competing schools, to showcase their incredible dancing talents at the 2023 Gold Coast Eisteddfod.
Our students danced their hearts out and earned 3rd place, Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended placements.
Well done to our incredible Dance Teams for your spirited efforts.
The next dance event is our exciting 2023 Canterbury Dance Spectacular which is happening THIS Friday. ✨
For more information, please visit this LINK.
To see photos of our Secondary Dance Teams, please visit the MyCC News Story HERE.
2023 CBSQ: Champion Basketball School of Queensland - Primary 3x3 Tournament | Our Event Results
2023 CBSQ: Champion Basketball School of Queensland - Primary 3x3 Tournament | Our Event Results
Canterbury's results from the recent 2023 CBSQ: Champion Basketball School of Queensland - Primary 3x3 Tournament are in! ⚡⛹️
Our Boys placed 14th from 24 teams in Division 2.
And our Girls placed 3rd from 20 teams in Division 2.
Boys Team
Mason Suckling
Max Suckling
Lachlan Egstorf
Xzyience McGowan
Travis Yuen
Girls Team
Mckynlee Franklin
Isobel Dillon
Tameika Keerie
Georgia Reed
Millie Whitefield
Well done to all our students who participated in this tournament.
Mr Kenta Shimizu
Teacher & Basketball Coordinator
2023 ELC - Year 4 Campus Kitchen Garden Carrot Harvest
2023 ELC - Year 4 Campus Kitchen Garden Carrot Harvest
Today, there was a hustle and bustle in the Canterbury Kitchen Garden and at our Early Learning Centre Garden.
With thousands of tiny green carrot tops swaying in the sunshine waiting to be picked.
Soon, a small flurry of small hands would dig up every single carrot as class after class swooped into our Kitchen Garden to collect as many as possible to boost the tally.
Our very busy Canterbury Chef Colin Mason informed us that the total collected was 8,677!
Bugs Bunny would be impressed!
To view all the photos from today's harvest, please visit our Facebook Album HERE. ⬅️
Years 11 & 12 French Class: Crêpe Making
Years 11 & 12 French Class: Crêpe Making
Yesterday afternoon, our Years 11 and 12 French students took a short break from their exam preparations, and tried their hand at crêpe making.
Students learnt how to use the râteau à crêpes (crêpe batter spreader) and topped their creations with classic toppings - Nutella, sugar and lemon.
Délicieux!
More photos from this class can be found on our Facebook page HERE.
Canterbury Dance 2024 | Secondary School Co-Curricular Offering: REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
Canterbury Dance 2024 | Secondary School Co-Curricular Offering: REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
Dear Parents, Carers & Students,
Canterbury College has a rich and thriving co-curricular Dance Program on offer to ALL students.
Please find below information that outlines these dance opportunities for Canterbury’s secondary students next year in 2024.
Auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles information is covered, including costs and dance uniform requirements.
Please Note: Dance uniforms, jazz shoes and stockings orders for 2024 will open on Friday 3 November 2023 and close on Monday 13 November 2023.
ENSEMBLES INFORMATION
Canterbury Dance Troupe (Years 7-12)
This non-auditioned, non-competitive team is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for students eager to embrace the art of movement and dance.
Exploring choreography, jazz and contemporary dance styles, the Canterbury Dance Troupe offers a perfect opportunity for students to explore the skills of creating and performing dance in a nurturing environment.
Show Team (Years 7-9) and Canterbury Dance Company (Years 10-12)
Both the Show Team and Canterbury Dance Company are auditioned teams providing an opportunity for students to participate in competitive dancing for the College.
The team goal is to build on existing skills in musicality, coordination, confidence and stage presence, while developing skills in the jazz and lyrical/contemporary dance styles.
Students will compete in various eisteddfods, and perform at school events such as Assemblies, the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular and stage musicals.
Hip Hop Varsity (Years 7-12)
This auditioned dance team allows students to participate in competitive Hip Hop dancing with the College, while the team goal is to build on skills in this Hip Hop style.
Students will compete in various eisteddfods and perform at the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular.
Students in Hip Hop Varsity are permitted to also audition for the Show Team or the Canterbury Dance Company if they wish.
Hip Hop Squad (Years 7-12)
This non-auditioned dance team provides an avenue for students to learn and perform Hip Hop with the College in a non-competitive environment.
The team goal is to develop technical and expressive skills in this modern dance style.
Students will perform at the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular, and Hip Hop Squad students are permitted to audition for other ensembles if they wish.
| Canterbury Dance Troupe | Show Team | Canterbury Dance Company | Hip Hop Varsity | Hip Hop Squad | |
| Ages | Years 7-12 | Years 7-9 | Years 10-12 | Years 7-12 | Years 7-12 |
| How To Enter | Non-Auditioned | Auditioned | Auditioned | Auditioned | Non-Auditioned |
| Start Date | November 2023
Clipboard Registration |
Friday 8 September 2023 | Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Thursday 14 September 2023 | November 2023
Clipboard Registration |
| Ensemble Fee | $200 per year | $250 per year | $250 per year | $250 per year | $200 per year |
| NB: There is a 4-Week Dance Trial Period at the beginning of each year. After this time, refunds will NOT be available. | |||||
| Class Times | Wednesdays
3:30pm – 4:30pm (TBC) |
Fridays
3:30pm – 5:30pm |
Tuesdays and Fridays
7:00am – 8:00am |
Thursdays
7:00am – 8:00am |
Tuesdays
7:00am – 8:00am |
| Expected Performances | Canterbury Dance Spectacular | Various Eisteddfods Canterbury Dance Spectacular School Assemblies |
Various Eisteddfods Canterbury Dance Spectacular School Assemblies |
Various Eisteddfods Canterbury Dance Spectacular School Assemblies |
Canterbury Dance Spectacular |
| Uniform Requirements
|
Canterbury Dance UniformWhite Sneakers | Canterbury Dance Uniform White Sneakers |
Canterbury Dance Uniform White Sneakers |
Canterbury Dance UniformWhite Sneakers | Canterbury Dance Uniform White Sneakers |
| Additional Items Required
|
Black Elastic-Sided Jazz Shoes
Tan Dance Stockings (convertible) Hair Supplies Stage Make-Up |
Black Elastic-Sided Jazz Shoes
Tan Dance Stockings (convertible) Hair Supplies Stage Make-Up |
Black Elastic-Sided Jazz Shoes
Tan Dance Stockings (convertible) Hair Supplies Stage Make-Up |
Hair Supplies
Stage Make-Up Black Loose Crew-Neck T-Shirt |
Hair Supplies
Stage Make-Up Black Loose Crew-Neck T-Shirt |
Please fill in the relevant form/s below for the dance ensembles that you wish your child to audition for:
Show Team - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 6-8, 2023 (Years 7-9, 2024)
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Friday 8 September 2023
- Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
Canterbury Dance Company - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 9-11, 2023 (Years 10-12, 2024)
- 7:00am - 8:00am, Tuesday 12 September 2023
- Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
Hip Hop Varsity - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 6-11, 2023 (Years 7-12, 2024)
- 7:00am - 8:00am, Thursday 14 September 2023
- Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
What To Bring/Wear:
- Clothing: Canterbury Dance Uniform OR Canterbury Sports Uniform
- Footwear: Joggers/Sneakers (Hip Hop), Jazz Shoes
- Drink Bottle
THESE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL CLOSE AT 8:00PM, WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2023.
Audition outcomes will be sent via email before the end of Term 3, and rehearsals for these ensembles commence in Term 4, 2023.
Auditions are always competitive with many students attending each year.
Given the limited number of available dance positions, regrettably, not all students can be accommodated for every audition-based team.
So please respect that audition decisions made by our staff are final.
Additionally, it is important to note that securing a spot within a team for a specific year, does not automatically ensure a place in the following years.
Enrolments for the 2024 Canterbury Dance Troupe (CDT) and Hip Hop Squad (HHS) is via Clipboard and will open in Term 4, 2023.
These 2023 teams will continue rehearsals as per the schedule on MyCC.
The CDT and HHS dance crews for 2024 will commence rehearsals in Term 1, Week 2, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Cathy Brown -
Yours faithfully
Mrs Cathy Brown Mrs Rebecca Adamson
Dance Coordinator Head of Secondary School
Term 3 Interschool Chess Competition | Report & Photos
Term 3 Interschool Chess Competition | Report & Photos
We are excited to bring you a report on the recent Term 3 Interschool Chess Competition.
This event saw our talented chess enthusiasts engage in fierce battles of intellect, strategy and sportsmanship against some of the best young minds across the Gold Coast region.
The competition took place at The Southport School, where the atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation.
The venue provided the perfect setting for the students to showcase their chess prowess.
Our top players (CC Blue) had a chance to compete in the Premier Division, a first for our college, which provided our students with a valuable learning experience.
They could test their skills against opponents, adapting their strategies and learning from each match.
Many of our students secured victories in their matches, displaying their dedication to honing their chess skills.
Noteworthy performers included Jordan Tan, who placed 2nd in his division, winning six of his seven games.
Matt Barnes and Jordan Bolger received merit badges for winning 4.5 of their seven games.
The Canterbury D Team placed third in their division, and each member received bronze medals.
I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to the students who attended this tournament.
Their behaviour and attitude were of a high standard, and they represented our college with pride.
Harley Macbeth | Teacher