2023 World Teachers’ Day QLD | Friday 27 October: Canterbury Breakfast Event – Teaching Staff Invitation
2023 World Teachers’ Day QLD | Friday 27 October: Canterbury Breakfast Event – Teaching Staff Invitation
What: 2023 World Teachers’ Day Queensland – Canterbury Breakfast Event.
Canterbury College’s Annual ‘Thank You Teachers’ Get Together!
When: 7:30am – 8:30am, Friday 27 October 2023.
Where: Yalburru Community Café & School Canteen Patio Decking Area.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Teaching Staff.
Hosts: Principal Dan Walker, Deputy Principal Meagan King, Head Of Junior School Michelle Leftwich, Head Of Senior School Rebecca Adamson.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: Not Required.
Official 2023 World Teachers’ Day Queensland Website.
Our wonderful Canterbury Teachers are warmly invited to celebrate their much-respected profession’s birthday here at the College over breakfast.
Featuring:
- FREE Gourmet Coffee Van.
- Delicious Pastries, Mini Quiches, Fruits & More.
- Cold Drinks.
- Selfie Competition!
- LIVE Student Music.
- Student ‘Thank You’ Speeches.
- Your FREE World Teachers’ Day Official Canterbury Gift!
- World Teachers’ Day Queensland Badge OR Ribbon.
See you all there...
2024 Canterbury Secondary School Musical | Mary Poppins Jr: Registration & Auditions!
2024 Canterbury Secondary School Musical | Mary Poppins Jr: Registration & Auditions!
We invite students currently in Years 6 to 11 in 2023, to register their interest in being involved in our 2024 production of Mary Poppins Jr.
There are many roles available - some auditioned and some not auditioned, as well as back-stage roles.
PLEASE CLICK HERE to register your interest in being part of this wonderful show.
Auditions for the Principal and Featured Cast will take place next week - Week 4, Term 4!
Audition materials are available on the Mary Poppins Jr MyCC Page.
Audition Time & Date: 3:30pm - 5:30pm, Thursday 26 October 2023.
Venue: Performing Arts Theatre.
See you there!
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 Canterbury Secondary School Musical: Mary Poppins Jr
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 Canterbury Secondary School Musical: Mary Poppins Jr
We are excited to announce that in Term 2, 2024 Mary Poppins Jr is flying into Canterbury!
Your favourite 'practically perfect' nanny takes centre stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.
This will be an amazing opportunity for students to be part of a large-scale production.
Students currently in Years 6 to 11 in 2023 are warmly invited to register to be part of this show.
The many roles range from principal story-teller characters - such as Mary Poppins, Bert, and the children - Jane and Michael, to featured roles such as the housekeeper, to ensemble roles such as park strollers and chimney sweeps.
Stay tuned for registration and audition materials posted on the Mary Poppins Jr MyCC Page THIS Thursday 19 October.
Service Stream South West Pipeline Project Notice | Glynton & Margaret Roads @ Jimboomba Access Closures: Monday 16 - Friday 27 October
Service Stream South West Pipeline Project Notice | Glynton & Margaret Roads @ Jimboomba Access Closures: Monday 16 - Friday 27 October
Dear Parents and Carers,
We just received the attached information from Service Stream regarding Glynton and Margaret Road closures in Jimboomba, from THIS Monday 16 - Friday 27 October, surrounding the South West Pipeline Project.
This will affect some bus routes and parents/carers transporting students to and from school from next week.
Full details and maps in the attached letter.
Kind regards,
Canterbury College
Junior School Grandparents' Day Invitation | 8:15am - 10:30am, Friday 20 October @ Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Junior School Grandparents' Day Invitation | 8:15am - 10:30am, Friday 20 October @ Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
What: Canterbury Junior School Grandparents' Day!
- Featuring student performances & classroom visits.
When: 8:15am - 10:30am, Friday 20 October 2023.
Where: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC) & Various Classrooms & Canterbury Kitchen Garden.
Who: This special event is reserved purely for grandparents and/or other older ‘grandparent-type’ family friends.
It is not for parents, aunts or uncles etc sorry!
Hosts: Junior School Admin.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: PLEASE RSVP VIA THIS MICROSOFT FORM LINK HERE ASAP.
Dress Code: Grandparents/Special Older Family Friends – Smart Casual | Students – School Uniform.
Contact: Junior School Admin Office – T: 07 3299 0847 | E:
See you there!
EVENT PROGRAM
8:15am – 8:40am – Grandparents/Special Older Family Friends Assemble With ELC – Year 6 Students @ CEC.
8:45am – 8:50am – Head Of Junior School Mrs Michelle Leftwich Welcome.
8:50am – 8:55am – Welcome To Country Ceremony.
8:55am – 9:00am – Student Presentations.
9:00am – 10:30am – Students Take Grandparents/Special Older Family Friends For Classroom & Kitchen Garden Tour.
10:30am – Grandparents/Special Older Family Friends Depart With Our Thanks For Visiting Us!
NB: There will be ramp access to upper A Block classrooms, and combined ramp then stairs access to upper D Block classrooms, in time for Grandparents' Day.
REMINDER: Empowered Parenting Program (EPP) FREE 4-Week Course | 8:45am – 9:45am, Every Tuesday Morning From 17 October – 7 November 2023 (Term 4) @ Junior School Library
REMINDER: Empowered Parenting Program (EPP) FREE 4-Week Course | 8:45am – 9:45am, Every Tuesday Morning From 17 October – 7 November 2023 (Term 4) @ Junior School Library
What: Empowered Parenting Program (EPP) FREE 4-Week Course.
When: 8:45am – 9:45am, Every Tuesday Morning From 17 October – 7 November 2023 (Term 4).
Where: Junior School Library – Canterbury College.
- Parking via Junior School Gate, High Road, Waterford.
Who: For ALL Junior School Parents & Carers From ELC – Year 6.
- Maximum 20 places available so please register ASAP.
Hosts/s: Canterbury’s Care Central Counsellors Jessica Young, Skye Brand & Emma Powell.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: Please RSVP using the ‘Get Tickets’ button on this Humanitix booking webpage HERE.
- When registering for this program, we prefer that you commit to the full four weeks.
- Light refreshments will be served before each session commences.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Care Central – T: 07 3299 0892 | E:
Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with your children, while gaining the skills to manage the challenges of parenthood with confidence?
Our Care Central Counsellors Jessica Young, Skye Brand and Emma Powell will be running a comprehensive 4-week Empowered Parenting Program (EPP) for our Junior School parents and carers.
In this transformative course, they will guide you through a journey of positive and practical parenting strategies, designed to create meaningful connections with your children.
They will also equip you with the tools to manage misbehaviour effectively.
Our goal is to empower you to navigate the complexities of parenthood with grace, knowledge and resilience.
In each week, we will focus on a different topic as outlined below:
Week 1: Building Strong Foundations | 8:45am – 9:45am, Tuesday 17 October 2023.
- Understand the importance of a nurturing environment.
- Learn effective communication techniques.
- Establish clear family values and expectations.
Week 2: Managing Misbehaviour With Compassion | 8:45am – 9:45am, Tuesday 24 October 2023.
- Discover positive discipline methods.
- Identify the root causes of misbehaviour.
- Develop strategies to address challenging behaviours.
Week 3: Fostering Meaningful Relationships | 8:45am – 9:45am, Tuesday 31 October 2023.
- Strengthen the parent-child bond.
- Encourage open and empathetic conversations.
- Cultivate trust and understanding.
Week 4: Empowering Parenting In Action | 8:45am – 9:45am, Tuesday 7 November 2023.
- Put your newfound knowledge into practice.
- Address real-life parenting scenarios.
- Build confidence in your parenting skills.
Empowered Parenting Program (EPP) Benefits:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your child's needs and emotions.
- Create a harmonious and supportive family environment.
- Develop practical strategies to address misbehaviour.
- Feel empowered and confident in your parenting decisions.
- Connect with a supportive community of fellow parents.
Join us for the Empowered Parenting Program and embark on a transformative journey towards becoming the confident and connected parent you aspire to be.
Your child/ren deserve the best version of you, and we're here to help you achieve that!
URGENT CALL: For Rocket League eSports Players | 4:30pm THIS Wednesday Afternoon!
URGENT CALL: For Rocket League eSports Players | 4:30pm THIS Wednesday Afternoon!
Hi All,
The TAS Rocket League eSports Competition starts THIS Wednesday afternoon.
Games are played from 4:30pm and teams of three players are required.
I am in urgent need of 1 or 2 Rocket League players for the second team.
If you are able to help out, that would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact me via email ASAP for further details -
Kind regards
Mr Edwards
Secondary School Teacher
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Year 10 Social | 5pm - 9:30pm, Friday Night 20 October @ Meadowbrook Golf Club - PLEASE RSVP NOW!
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Year 10 Social | 5pm - 9:30pm, Friday Night 20 October @ Meadowbrook Golf Club - PLEASE RSVP NOW!
You are invited to the…
What: 2023 Canterbury Year 10 Social!
Where: Meadowbrook Golf Club, 2-22 Golf Course Drive, Meadowbrook.
When: Friday 20 October 2023.
5pm – 5:45pm: School Photographer Photo Session – Year 10s are invited to have quality group photos taken with their friends, parents & families here on campus.
5:45pm: Students depart on buses from Canterbury College Secondary Bus Bays.
6:15pm: Arrive Meadowbrook Golf Club.
9:30pm: Students picked up directly from Meadowbrook Golf Club by their parents & carers, as there are no return buses back to Canterbury College.
Who: For ALL Canterbury College Year 10 Students & Secondary Staff.
**NB: College staff wishing to attend will receive a separate invitation to RSVP using a different booking weblink.**
Hosts: Secondary School Admin.
Cost: 2 x Options - $60 per student OR $70 per student including $10 mini-golf (wristbands supplied).
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Secondary School Administration - T: 07 3299 0843 | E:
All our Year 10s are warmly invited to celebrate as a cohort at the big annual Year 10 Social.
So come along and enjoy this fully catered event which includes games, music and dancing.
Full event information is included in the letter attached to the MyCC News Story.
I look forward to seeing you all there...
Mrs Rebecca Adamson
Head of Secondary School
2024 'Next Step' Year 12 Completers / Graduates Survey | Advance Notice For March 2024
2024 'Next Step' Year 12 Completers / Graduates Survey | Advance Notice For March 2024
This is a friendly notice that all our Year 12 students will be invited to participate in the Next Step Year 12 Completers Survey starting in March 2024.
This short confidential survey will ask questions about graduates’ activities since finishing school - like study and work.
Graduates can expect to be invited to the survey via a letter from the Queensland Minister for Education, or an email or phone call from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, on behalf of the Department of Education.
Please check your contact details are correct with the school and your learning account by logging into the student portal - https://myqce.qcaa.qld.edu.au/
We appreciate your participation in this important survey, as it helps the Queensland Government to support our school, to improve services for future students.
For more info, please see the attached PDF or visit - www.qld.gov.au/nextstep
Thank you!
2023 Battle Of The ROCK Bands | WINNERS: Canterbury's Second Wave, Ashlyn Dinsdale & Rory Walker!
2023 Battle Of The ROCK Bands | WINNERS: Canterbury's Second Wave, Ashlyn Dinsdale & Rory Walker!
Canterbury's Senior Rock School Band Second Wave performed on-stage at the 2023 Annual Battle Of The ROCK Bands competition, held last night at Clairvaux MacKillop College.
We appeared on the first night (5 October) of this three-day competition AND won the following categories!
- Most Outstanding Band: Second Wave (the top prize!)
- Most Outstanding Musician: Ashlyn Dinsdale (Year 12)
- Most Outstanding Vocalist: Rory Walker (Year 12)
For winning the top prize on the night, Second Wave received $1,000 prize money for the College to spend at 'The Music Spot'.
Plus, they earned the opportunity to perform live at The Triffid on 19 December this year, along with the winning bands from nights two and three.
Rory also received a Sure SM58 microphone, while Ashlyn received a $100 Mannys Music voucher for their individual victories, along with their trophies.
A HUGE congratulations to Second Wave and these two band members especially!
Thank you also to Mr Simon Lane for managing the band, as well as Mrs Louise Wheatley and Dr Katrina Peddell for their photos and videos of our students on stage.
