FROZEN: KIDS – The Musical | 2025 Junior School Production – YEARS 4-6 AUDITION REGISTRATIONS CLOSE MONDAY!
FROZEN: KIDS – The Musical | 2025 Junior School Production – YEARS 4-6 AUDITION REGISTRATIONS CLOSE MONDAY!
We are excited to announce that early in Term 3, we will be in Arendelle, as we are bringing ‘FROZEN: KIDS – The Musical’ to Canterbury.
This year’s production of FROZEN: KIDS will be an amazing experience for Junior School students to be part of a musical here at the College.
There are many roles for both boys and girls, including on-stage characters, with opportunities for actors, singers and dancers. The dance ensembles have already begun their numbers!
So we are inviting students in Years 4-6 to audition to be a part of this show.
Although beneficial, students do not need to have any experience or training in singing, dancing or acting, as these skills will be taught during the rehearsals.
What we are looking for are students who are dedicated and excited to participate in this musical!
To register your interest – either for a role (audition required) OR as part of the ensemble (no audition required) – PLEASE CLICK HERE.
FULL musical and audition information can be found HERE – MyCC – 2025 Musical Homepage FROZEN: KIDS.
Dr Katrina Peddell
Director of Performing Arts
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URGENT: Years 4-6 Audition Information
Auditions will be held during Week 5 in the Junior School Music Room on the following afternoons:
3:30pm – 5:30pm, THIS Wednesday 26 February 2025
3:30pm – 5:30pm, THIS Thursday 27 February 2025
To register to audition for a role OR to be in the ensemble – PLEASE CLICK HERE
Registrations CLOSE THIS Monday 24 February 2025.
If you register after this time, you will be placed in the ensemble.
To audition for a role, you will be required to:
- sing a song
- with a partner, perform one of the short scripts
These materials are available in the Audition Materials Box located HERE – MyCC – 2025 Musical Homepage FROZEN: KIDS.
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FROZEN: KIDS Character Roles
Anna (3 students): Young Anna, Middle Anna, Anna.
Elsa (3 students): Young Elsa, Middle Elsa, Elsa.
Kristoff, Sven, Olaf, Hans, King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Bishop, Weselton, Pabbie and Bulda.
Ensemble: Storytellers, Townspeople, Snow Chorus, Castle Staff, Housekeeper, Butler, Handmaiden, Cook, Steward, Guard, Summer Chorus.
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FROZEN: KIDS Songs
Let the Sun Shine On
A Little Bit of You
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
For the First Time in Forever
Love Is an Open Door
Let It Go
In Summer
Fixer Upper
Finale
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FROZEN: KIDS Character Roles – Information
Young Anna, Middle Anna and Anna are all the younger Princess of Arendelle at different ages. Filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert at all ages, but longs for connection with others, especially her sister Elsa.
Young Elsa, Middle Elsa and Elsa are all the elder Princess of Arendelle at different ages. Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid, and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, Elsa becomes anxious and withdrawn before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers which she masterfully uses to manipulate the Snow Chorus.
Kristoff is a hardworking ice harvester with a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the-edges exterior that hides a big heart. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly but is a bit of a loner – until he meets Anna.
Sven is Kristoff’s loyal best friend and a reindeer of few words. Look for a performer with terrific physical acting skills who can devise a strong movement vocabulary to bring this furry charmer to life.
Olaf is a magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young and is endearingly delighted by everything – especially the idea of summer. Goofy and sweet.
Hans is the ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone – including Anna (and ideally the audience!) – into believing he’s Prince Charming, when really he’s just a jerk.
King Agnarr is the warm-hearted ruler of Arendelle. He is committed to protecting both his family and his townspeople from his eldest daughter’s powers.
Queen Iduna possesses a sense of rightness and kindness that guides her in her protection of her two young girls. Born with her own powers, this queen has the ability to communicate with the Hidden Folk of the mountains and so understands Elsa more deeply.
The Bishop officiates the coronation and crowns Elsa. This spiritual supervisor must communicate to the townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner.
Weselton is an overbearing visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex.
Pabbie and Bulda are the open and warm-hearted mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk. Ever benevolent, these parental figures want what’s best for Kristoff, even if they are a bit misguided in their efforts.
Ensemble Roles: Storytellers, Townspeople, Snow Chorus, Castle Staff, Housekeeper, Butler, Handmaiden, Cook, Steward, Guard, Summer Chorus.
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FROZEN: KIDS Full Synopsis – The Story
The Storytellers introduce the Kingdom of Arendelle, where townspeople and the royal family – Queen Iduna, King Agnarr, Young Elsa and Young Anna – celebrate summer ("Let the Sun Shine On").
As the princesses play, Young Anna convinces Young Elsa to use her magical powers to create ice and snow, but Queen Iduna reminds them that magic must stay secret.
Later that evening, the sisters create a magical toy snowman named Olaf ("A Little Bit of You").
As their games grow more adventurous, the Snow Chorus joins in and Young Elsa accidentally strikes Young Anna with her powers.
The King and Queen rush to help, and Queen Iduna calls on the Hidden Folk to revive Young Anna.
Pabbie and Bulda, the mystical leaders of the Hidden Folk, remove the ice from Young Anna's head as well as all memories of Young Elsa's magic.
Young Elsa grows fearful of her powers and isolates herself from her sister until she can learn to control them; so the gates to the castle are closed.
With no memory of the magic strike, Young Anna wonders why her sister will no longer play with her ("Do You Want to Build a Snowman?").
Years later, Middle Elsa still struggles to control her powers as her fear grows, while Middle Anna still yearns for her sister's affection.
The King and Queen leave the kingdom to search for answers, but are lost at sea.
On the day of Elsa's coronation as queen, the Castle Staff reopen the gates.
Anna daydreams about how exciting it will be to have life back in the castle, while Elsa practices controlling her powers for the coronation ("For the First Time in Forever").
After the Bishop crowns Elsa, the two sisters finally talk and laugh together.
Later, Anna bumps into the charming Prince Hans, and the two immediately fall in love ("Love Is an Open Door") and decide to marry.
The elated couple ask Elsa for her blessing of their marriage, but she refuses.
As tensions rise, Elsa accidentally shoots ice into the ballroom, terrifying the guests.
Anna runs out to find Elsa, who has fled to an ice palace of her own making.
Elsa lets go of her fear and embraces her powers ("Let It Go").
On the snowy mountainside, Anna comes upon Kristoff, a local ice harvester, and his reindeer, Sven.
They agree to help her find Elsa, and are startled when Olaf, a magical snowman, appears.
Olaf vows to help them bring back summer; the snowman and the Summer Chorus fantasize about what it will be like ("In Summer").
Hans and the Duke of Weselton send out a search party to find Anna and capture Elsa.
Meanwhile, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf finally find Elsa.
Anna reveals that Elsa's powers have set off an eternal winter everywhere.
In her panic, Elsa accidentally strikes Anna again.
Kristoff seeks a cure for Anna from the Hidden Folk, who think she and Kristoff are a couple ("Fixer Upper").
When Anna faints, however, Pabbie and Bulda inform them that only an act of true love can thaw her frozen heart, so they return to Arendelle to find Hans.
Meanwhile, Elsa is captured and brought back to the castle.
When Anna arrives, Hans reveals that he never loved her and was just using her to become King of Arendelle.
He leaves Anna to freeze to death, but Olaf helps her escape to find Kristoff.
Hans tells the kingdom that Anna has died and sentences Elsa to death; in her fear, Elsa creates a massive blizzard.
As Anna is about to reunite with Kristoff, she sees that Hans has drawn his sword over Elsa.
Anna sacrifices herself, stopping Hans's sword as she turns to ice.
This act of true love between sisters thaws Anna, and Elsa realizes that love can thaw the effects of her powers; the kingdom celebrates while all vow to fill the world with light and love ("Finale").
NEXT EDITION: 'The Canterbury Weekly' | Week 3, Term 1, 2025 - Friday 14 February
NEXT EDITION: 'The Canterbury Weekly' | Week 3, Term 1, 2025 - Friday 14 February
Here is the weblink to our latest edition of 'The Canterbury Weekly' eNewsletter for Week 3, Term 1.
All editions will be stored on our 'The Canterbury Weekly' Landing Webpage here.
Parents And Carers Quick Guide To Canterbury’s Communications Channels
Parents And Carers Quick Guide To Canterbury’s Communications Channels
It’s important that our parents and carers stay easily connected with Canterbury College, and kept fully informed about the school, through our various communications channels.
So here is a quick and easy summary of our communications platforms…
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MyCC: MyCC is our ‘mothership’ as the College’s complete communications, news, events, school timetable, teaching, learning and co-curricular portal.
It gives you access to our educational framework and full school schedule, events calendar, news updates, sport training and fixtures, arts rehearsals and performances, co-curricular clubs, ‘thought sports’ activities, important notices, school policies, IT support, free learning resources, staff directories and much more.
Most importantly, it allows you to directly track your child’s daily class timetable, academic progress, assignment submissions and exam results – even their weekly homework tasks!
How To Use MyCC Video | MyCC User Guides
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Parent Lounge – On MyCC: Our Parent Lounge is our ‘parents only’ online portal, that enables parents and carers to provide and access information about their children, that builds upon the ‘home and school together’ relationship.
Using the Parent Lounge, parents and carers can:
- Access the online school calendar and keep up-to-date with what’s happening around the school.
- Review their child’s student profile, including – class timetables, attendance records, upcoming tasks, recent academic reports, and Care Central services information.
- Update their own contact details and the contact or medical details for their children.
- Access their school fee accounts to view and pay College tuition fees, as well as any special student excursions or events, plus view our flexible payment options.
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Clipboard – On MyCC: Clipboard is our complete co-curricular activities online management platform, allowing you to sign your students up to trial or participate in our many sporting, arts and thought sports programs offered throughout the year.
Here you will find times and locations for training, fixtures, rehearsals, performances and club meetings, plus contact information for coordinators, to inform them if your child/ren will be absent from their scheduled co-curricular activity.
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Canterbury College Queensland App: Our official College App includes links to MyCC and Clipboard, making it a handy mobile tool for easily accessing key information from these two important portals outlined above.
Get your school news and events calendar, your child/ren’s class timetable and academic information, plus direct access to your MyCC co-curricular groups, school contacts, and a direct link to register any student absences.
Apple App Store Download | Google Play Store Download
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Canterbury College Taipans App: Our easy-to-use App enables all our Canterbury Taipans Swimming and Tennis Club members, customers and families to manage their enrolments, bookings and payments.
- Current student level progress and reporting.
- Lesson check-ins: including coach identification and your pool lane or tennis court allocation.
- Advance lesson absentee notifications and make-up session bookings.
- Moving enrolments to different lesson days and/or times.
- Online point-of-sale portal with a DIY ‘change of billing details’ option.
- Intensive holiday program lesson bookings and payments.
- New student enrolments, multiple booking discounts, club news and bad weather alerts.
Apple App Store Download | Google Play Store Download
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Canterbury On Social Media: Here parents, carers, families and the wider Canterbury community can view our public photo galleries, highlights videos, principal’s messages, campus facilities, event wraps, important notices, different classroom activities, plus student and staff achievements across education, sport, the arts, and service and leadership.
See our daily school life in action and the wonderful teaching, learning, wellbeing and co-curricular programs that make our students truly World Ready.
All our College social media links are located in our Website News Story HERE.
ISQ: Independent Schools Queensland: ‘What Parents Want’ 2025 Survey | NOW OPEN Until Monday 24 March
ISQ: Independent Schools Queensland: ‘What Parents Want’ 2025 Survey | NOW OPEN Until Monday 24 March
Dear Parents and Carers,
We want to find out what’s important to you…
So we kindly request your participation in an important longitudinal survey conducted each year by ISQ: Independent Schools Queensland.
This survey is now in its sixth year, making it the longest running survey of its type in Australia.
The ‘What Parents Want’ Survey examines the decision-making process parents and carers undertake when choosing an independent school, including: cultural influences, family and friends, online and offline information, and a whole myriad of other factors like reputation, distance, student wellbeing and academic results.
All parents and carers are welcome to participate in this valuable survey – especially any NEW parents and carers, and those sending their children into Prep or Year 7 this year.
Please click the link below to start the survey which should take approximately 15-20 minutes.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY
We want to know why you chose to send your child to an independent school, how you came to that decision, and how Canterbury College is different from other schools.
The summary of findings from the anonymous data supplied in this survey, will provide a framework for us to continue to meet the needs of our parent body, attract more prospective families to our school community, and give our leadership team a strong foundation to formulate future strategies and decisions.
Canterbury College is committed to listening to our community and we appreciate your participation in this valuable survey…
REMINDER: ‘What Parents Want’ Survey CLOSES Monday 24 March 2025.
NB: A full report will be published in Term 3, 2025.
Sample Past Survey Results Here: 2021 Key Findings - Published April 2022 | 2021 Full Report - Published April 2022
#WhatParentsWant2025 #IndependentSchools #RealisingPotential
Congratulations To Our Queensland Rugby Next Gen 7's Student Representatives
Congratulations To Our Queensland Rugby Next Gen 7's Student Representatives
Congratulations to our Queensland Rugby Next Gen 7's student representatives…
U16 Girls: Aimee Henry (Year 11) and Abigail Viriki (Year 10).
U16 Boys: Khalis Southon (Year 10).
We wish them well when they compete in the 2025 Next Gen Youth 7’s Tournament THIS Sunday 9 February over at Ballymore Stadium.
Four teams – two U18 and two U16 squads (Youth Girls and Boys) – will face off against NSW in an exciting day of Rugby Sevens action.
Fans and families can catch the tournament live on Rugby Xplorer, showcasing the rising stars of Queensland Rugby.
Official Opening Ceremony: Junior School's Prep – Year 2 Bareibun Precinct | Full Event Wrap & NOW WITH Highlights Video
Official Opening Ceremony: Junior School's Prep – Year 2 Bareibun Precinct | Full Event Wrap & NOW WITH Highlights Video
https://youtu.be/NUSQDYtQoKo
Friday 7 February 2025 has been a ‘milestone day’ as we celebrated the official opening of our Prep – Year 2 Bareibun Precinct featuring:
- Eight C Block Classrooms
- Specialist Rooms – Junior School Library, Dance Studio, STEM Room and Staff Room
- Nabei Multipurpose Outdoor Learning Space – For Education, Assemblies and Play
- Various Outdoor Grassed Play Areas.
Bareibun is a verb which means ‘to dream’ while Nabei is another verb which means ‘to play’ in the local Indigenous Yugambeh language.
After many months’ construction, this brand new and exciting addition to our Junior School campus is designed to offer students a modern and vibrant space for learning, play and creativity.
We were honoured to have many VIP guests join us for this special morning event, including:
The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves KCSJ – Archbishop of Brisbane
The Venerable Geoff Hoyte – Archdeacon of the Gold Coast and Rector of St Mark’s Anglican Church
Reverend Peter Moore – St James Anglican Church, Jimboomba
Directors of the Canterbury College Board
Commercial Building Partners – Rohrig Constructions, Wilsons Architects, Commonwealth Bank, M5 Advisors and TLPC
Logan and Mununjali Elders – Mununjali Elder Aunty Janis Page and Logan Elder Aunty Robyn Williams
Mrs Natalie Williams – Chair of the Canterbury Parent Consultative Committee (CPCC).
Members of the College Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management Staff, Teachers, the 2025 School Captains, and our Years 1-2 students.
This major event commenced with a traditional ‘Smoking Ceremony’ led by Mununjali Elder Aunty Janis Page, followed by a ‘Welcome to Country’ from Logan Elder Aunty Robyn Williams.
These two rituals set a meaningful and respectful, yet warmly welcome tone for the formalities ahead.
The Junior School Spirituality Captain Alexandra Weier then delivered the Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, We give thanks for our new educational building, a symbol of growth and opportunity.
We pray that this space will be a beacon of knowledge and inspiration for all who enter here.
May we use this building with humility and gratitude, honouring the vision and efforts of those who made it possible.
We pray for strength to uphold our values and serve our community with compassion.
We ask these things in Jesus’ name – Amen.
The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves – Archbishop of Brisbane, then gave his Formal Address to the gathering, sharing his thoughts on the importance of history, culture, education and community, before offering the Prayer of Dedication:
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established. (Proverbs 24:3)
As we gather today, we offer our hearts in gratitude for the Bareibun Precinct.
May it be a place of welcome and refuge, where minds are enlightened, and hearts are inspired to serve others selflessly.
Grant us the wisdom to steward this space with integrity and diligence, using it to advance the mission of this school and to uplift those in need.
May the work conducted within these walls be guided by your grace and dedicated to the betterment of our community and beyond.
We ask for your presence to dwell within this precinct, infusing them with your peace, wisdom, and love.
May the Bareibun Precinct stand as a beacon of inclusion and unity, reflecting your light for all to see.
And so we thank you, Lord God for the gift of the Bareibun Precinct, and for the life and work of Canterbury College, now and in the future.
In the name of the Holy and Undivided Trinity we bless and dedicate the Bareibun Precinct, to the glory of God; in the name of the Father, and the Son and of the Holy Spirit – Amen.
The Archbishop then blessed the precinct space, guests, staff and students by splashing Holy Water and giving this special prayer:
May God give his blessing to this place. God bless it from roof to floor, from wall to wall, from end to end, from its foundation to its covering.
Next, Mr Vaughan Whitworth – Chair of the Canterbury Board’s Infrastructure Committee, spoke about the journey that brought the Bareibun Precinct to life.
Good morning special guests, and on behalf of the Board, I thank you all for being here today as we celebrate an exciting milestone in the growth of our College.
When I walked through these grounds in the late 1980s, I couldn’t have imagined what was to come.
It’s an honour to stand before you at the opening of this remarkable new building – a symbol of our vision, dedication and the incredible journey that has brought us to this moment.
I’d like to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone who made this possible.
To the architects, designers, contractors, and every team member who worked to bring this vision to life – thank you.
Your dedication has created something to be proud of, however, we are not just opening a new building today.
We are opening new opportunities – opportunities for growth, creativity and connection.
Students – this building is for you. It’s for your dreams, your potential, and your future.
It is a space for you to explore, to grow, and to become the leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow.
We are so excited for all that you will accomplish in this space, and we are honoured to be part of your journey.
As we move forward, let this space be one that encourages us to push boundaries, embrace change, and work together to achieve even greater things.
Let it remind us that with ambition and collaboration, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
And of course, to all of you here today, thank you for your continued support and belief in what we do as part of the Canterbury community.
So, let’s take a moment to appreciate the space we’ve created, and then let’s look ahead to all the amazing things that will happen here. Thank you again.
Principal Mr Dan Walker then gave his Official Address, engaging the audience with a strong shared enthusiasm for the new facilities, and showing how the Bareibun Precinct will support students in their academic, creative and personal growth.
His presentation was highlighted by a special timelapse video detailing the major construction process over the last 11-12 months.
https://youtu.be/TPGvBRrYhyU
This was followed by a heartwarming student video, capturing the joys and dreams of some of our Years 1 and 2 students.
https://youtu.be/bOebrQ-5dM8
It is abundantly clear this new Junior School precinct is a place where young students will thrive and achieve great things.
2025 Junior School Captains Lekith Sudhakaran and Aisha Singleton also addressed the crowd, thanking all those who made the Bareibun Precinct possible, and expressing excitement for their peers to enjoy the new space.
My name is Aisha and this is Lekith, and as the 2025 Junior School Captains, it is our honour to be speaking to you under the shelter of our fantastic new Nabei outdoor space.
As a Junior School, we are exceptionally grateful for the support and hard work dedicated to planning, demolishing, constructing and completing our brand new Bareibun Precinct.
Home to eight Years 1 and 2 classrooms, a specialist Junior Library, a state-of-the-art Dance Studio and specialist STEM Room – making the Bareibun Precinct a fantastic addition to our school facilities.
Our students right across the Junior School now have a fantastic place to gather, learn and play.
We would like to thank the Queensland Government, the College Board, Mr Walker, the College’s Executive Leadership Team, the architects, builders and all of the construction contractors, the Facilities Team and everyone who played a part in the process.
Following their address, the Junior School's Strings ensemble – Bravura Strings, delivered an enjoyable musical performance ‘Fiddle Tune’ by Timo Jarvela, directed by Mrs Rachelle Lee.
Finally, the official opening of the Bareibun Precinct took place with the ribbon cutting and plaque unveiling, carried out by Archbishop Greaves, Mr Whitworth and Principal Mr Walker.
Guests then enjoyed Morning Tea in the Junior School Library and Dance Studio, with the opportunity to explore the new facilities.
We extend our thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating this grand opening ceremony.
The FULL PHOTO GALLERY can be found HERE and HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO COMING SOON...
WANTED: Canterbury Alumni Graduates With A Career Story To Share!
WANTED: Canterbury Alumni Graduates With A Career Story To Share! ✅
Our 2025 Canterbury College World Ready Futures Expo on Friday 21 March is an important on-campus event designed to help our current Years 9-10 students prepare for the world beyond our school gates.
So we are seeking Canterbury Alumni with diverse career pathways to share a snapshot of their journey post-school with small groups of current students.
There are a range of sessions available during the day in small time blocks between 9:00am – 1:30pm.
Please contact Tracey Clarke - our Head of Student Pathways for more information, if you can help with one or more sessions, with our great appreciation!
T: 07 3299 0843 | E:
Thank you!
Tracey Clarke
Head of Student Pathways | Teacher - Senior School
Canterbury College
YOUR INVITATION: Senior School Years 7 & 11 Parents & Carers Information Evening - Term 1, 2025 | 5:30pm (Year 7) OR 6:30pm (Year 11), Wednesday 12 February @ Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
YOUR INVITATION: Senior School Years 7 & 11 Parents & Carers Information Evening - Term 1, 2025 | 5:30pm (Year 7) OR 6:30pm (Year 11), Wednesday 12 February @ Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
Dear Parents and Carers of our Years 7 and 11 Students,
Please find below full event details surrounding our Information Evening happening on Wednesday 12 February.
It is designed to support you and your children during this busy first term and big year ahead - especially on the academic front for our Year 11s entering their critical last two years of Senior School.
RSVPs: Please RSVP by COB THIS Monday 10 February 2025 – BY CLICKING HERE.
And if you wish to submit any questions prior to the event, for answering during your session, you can do so – BY CLICKING HERE.
NB: This event invitation flyer is also attached as a PDF containing the two live weblinks above.
My leadership team and I look forward to seeing you there...
Kind regards
Mr Nick Stansbie
Head of Senior School
Canterbury Class Of 2024 Scholars Ceremony | 8:50am - 10:30am, Friday 31 January @ CEC
Canterbury Class Of 2024 Scholars Ceremony | 8:50am - 10:30am, Friday 31 January @ CEC
LIVE EVENT BOOKING WEBLINK HERE
