REMINDER: Year 3 Strings Immersion Program | Performance Event Info - THIS Wednesday Night 9 November (Part Of 2022 Spring Music Festival: Kaleidoscope Concert)
REMINDER: Year 3 Strings Immersion Program | Performance Event Info - THIS Wednesday Night 9 November (Part Of 2022 Spring Music Festival: Kaleidoscope Concert)
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Year 3 Strings Immersion Program performance as part of our Kaleidoscope Concert for the 2022 Spring Music Festival on THIS Wednesday Night 9 November 2022.
This concert will feature ALL our students in the Year 3 Strings Immersion Program.
Event Details:
Date: THIS Wednesday 9 November 2022
Arrival Time: 5:30pm
Concert Begins: 6:00pm
Concert Concludes: Between 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Venue: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC) - Canterbury College.
- Entry via Junior School Gate, High Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of on-site parking.
Dress Code: Students - Formal School Uniform (no hats) | Parents & Carers - Smart Casual.
Cost: FREE!
The students have been eagerly preparing for this concert, as their final performance for the year.
They have progressed extremely well, so we look forward to sharing with you the results of their hard work.
If you require any further information, please contact the Performing Arts Department via email - or by phone - 07 3299 0812.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs Michelle Leftwich Dr Katrina Peddell
Head of Junior School Director of Music
Diwali Celebration | Second Break, THIS Wednesday 9 November @ Temple House Covered Area
Diwali Celebration | Second Break, THIS Wednesday 9 November @ Temple House Covered Area
Dear Community,
What: Diwali Celebration.
When: Second Break (Lunchtime), THIS Wednesday 9 November 2022.
Where: Temple House Covered Area.
Who: For ALL Secondary School students.
Come along to experience some examples of Indian culture during second break - with music, henna and food on offer for you to enjoy...
Contact: Mr Chris Nield: Director of Student Development -
How Fast Can You Bowl??? TAS Sport: Canterbury Cricket - Training + Sign-On + Meet & Greet + Speed Gun + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle! | 3:30pm - 5:30pm, THIS Tuesday 8 November @ Cricket Nets
How Fast Can You Bowl??? TAS Sport: Canterbury Cricket - Training + Sign-On + Meet & Greet + Speed Gun + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle! | 3:30pm - 5:30pm, THIS Tuesday 8 November @ Cricket Nets
What: TAS Sport: Canterbury Cricket - Training + Sign-On + Meet & Greet + Speed Gun + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle!
How fast can you bowl??? Let's find out THIS Tuesday afternoon with our borrowed speed gun in action!!!
When: THIS Tuesday Afternoon, 8 November 2022.
TAS Cricket Training: 3:30pm - 5:00pm.
Post Training Sign-On + Meet & Greet + Speed Gun + FREE Family Sausage Sizzle: 5:00pm - 5:30pm.
Where: Oval 1 Cricket Nets Beside Field 2.
- Entry via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of on-site parking.
Who: For ALL 2023 TAS Cricket Players - Years 7-12.
ALL players' parents, carers and families are MOST welcome to attend too.
New 2023 Canterbury students are especially welcome!
Hosts: Our NEW Canterbury Cricket Coordinator Mr Alister McDermott, our various Cricket Coaches, and our Director of Sport and Activities - Mrs Catherine Krzensk.
Cost: FREE!
For more information about:
- This 'Meet & Greet' Session With Speed Gun Clocking
- Canterbury's TAS Cricket Pre-Season Training Schedule
- Our TAS Cricket Fixtures OR TAS Cricket in general...
Please email Mr Alister McDermott - OR Mrs Catherine Krzensk -
NEW Canterbury Cricket Coordinator Mr Alister McDermott BIO:
Alister has nearly a decade of professional cricket experience playing for the Queensland Bulls, the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, and for Australia A in both Four-Day and One-Day Cricket.
He is also the Head Coach at the Alister McDermott Cricket Academy and is still heavily involved as a player for the Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club.
Alister spent his childhood growing up on the Gold Coast being involved in cricket, soccer, swimming, tennis and surf life saving, yet cricket was always his passion and true love.
His cricket career started in 2008/09 as a rookie, and he made his debut in T20 Cricket for the Queensland Bulls, as the youngest player in Australia.
The following year, Alister debuted in One-Day and Four-Day Cricket for Queensland.
Over the next six years, he played 73 professional games, and was involved in the:
- Queensland Bulls' Sheffield Shield 2012/13 Win.
- Queensland Bulls' One-Day 2013/14 Win.
- Brisbane Heat's BBL|02 Championship 2012/13.
- Sydney Thunder's BBL|05 Championship 2015/16.
Alister graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education - Health & Physical Education and English, and is currently a teacher at Canterbury College.
https://youtu.be/rP_elSLMUdY
Early Learning Centre (2023) Orientation Day: Parent Information Session | 9:00am - 10:30am, THIS Wednesday 2 November @ Canterbury ELC
What: Early Learning Centre (2023) Orientation Day: Parent Information Session.
When: 9:00am - 10:30am, THIS Wednesday 2 November 2022.
Where: Early Learning Centre – Canterbury College.
- Entry via Easterly Street Gate Carpark, Waterford.
- Plenty of onsite parking.
Who: Our friendly and informative onsite information session for the parents and carers of our new ELC students in 2023.
Hosts: Our Canterbury ELC & Junior School Managers.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Tel - 07 3299 0862 | Email -
2022 QLD World Teachers' Day | Photo Gallery Now Available
2022 QLD World Teachers' Day | Photo Gallery Now Available
Do you have a fond memory of your favourite teacher from school? 
Teachers shape the world, so we would like to wish a happy QLD World Teachers' Day to our incredible teaching staff at Canterbury.
We see the positive impacts you are investing in our students daily, and we greatly appreciate your endeavours. 
Please see the FULL gallery on Facebook HERE.
To read more about World Teachers Day, please visit: https://www.worldteachersday.com.au
2022 Annual Canterbury Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer High Tea Fundraiser | Photo Gallery Now Available
2022 Annual Canterbury Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer High Tea Fundraiser | Photo Gallery Now Available
🎗️ Our 2022 Annual Canterbury Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer High Tea Fundraiser was a lovely way to spend time together.
Donations were given, raffles drawn, and a powerful and personal breast cancer story was delivered by our incredible Canterbury parent Marnie Budd. 💐💟🦋🎀
Please donate to this extremely worthy cause by clicking HERE.
The photo gallery from this 'feel good' event is now up on our Facebook Page. 📸
And special thanks to our Years 10 and 11 Hospitality students who handled all the catering for this 'Sold Out' event.
2022 Year 10 Dinner Dance | Photo Gallery Now Available
2022 Year 10 Dinner Dance | Photo Gallery Now Available
Our recent 2022 Year 10 Dinner Dance was an incredible night.
Food, dancing and friends = a perfect end to the week!
Please click HERE to view the full Facebook gallery.
2022 QLD World Teachers Day – Breakfast: FRI 28 OCT | 2022 Thank You Non-Teaching Staff Day – Morning Tea: FRI 4 NOV
2022 QLD World Teachers Day – Breakfast: FRI 28 OCT | 2022 Thank You Non-Teaching Staff Day – Morning Tea: FRI 4 NOV
What: 2022 Queensland World Teachers Day – Canterbury Breakfast.
When: 7:30am – 8:30am, THIS Friday 28 October 2022.
Where: P Block Pergola Overlooking Field 3 – Canterbury College.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Teaching Staff.
Your Hosts: Canterbury College Executive Leadership Team.
Principal Dan Walker warmly invites you to celebrate your important profession’s birthday here at the College.
- Enjoy a FREE gourmet breakfast before starting work for the day.
The best tasting breakfast is a free breakfast… - Choose between TWO World Teachers Day FREE Gifts from the ‘Big Boss’.
Be spoiled for choice here at Canterbury…
NB: The invitation imagery will make more sense once you attend.
What’s with the Climate Change stuff?
How will you celebrate 2022 World Teachers Day?
Share your photos, events and thanks to Queensland’s wonderful teachers using the hashtag: #WTD2022
Official Website HERE - World Teachers' Day Queensland (worldteachersday.com.au)
Celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide, World Teachers Day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1994 to recognise the critical role of teachers in society.
World Teachers Day is held internationally on 5 October.
However, as the day usually falls during the Australian School Holidays, Queensland celebrates on the last Friday in October instead.
See you there!
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What: 2022 Thank You Non-Teaching Staff Day – Canterbury Morning Tea.
The Festivus For The Rest Of Us!
When: 10:55am – 11:25am, Friday 4 November 2022.
Where: P Block Pergola Overlooking Field 3 – Canterbury College.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Non-Teaching Staff - Teacher Aides | Admin Staff | Facilities Staff | IT Staff | Care Central Staff | Kitchen Staff etc.
Your Hosts: Canterbury College Executive Leadership Team.
Principal Dan Walker warmly invites you to attend, so he can say thanks in person for all your hard work this year – often behind the scenes.
- Enjoy a FREE delicious morning tea to keep you firing until lunchtime.
Have your cake and eat it too… - Choose between TWO Thank You Day FREE Gifts from the ‘Big Boss’.
Be spoiled for choice here at Canterbury…
NB: Again, the invitation imagery will make more sense once you attend.
The theme seems to run hot and cold this year?
See you there!
Canterbury Aquatic Centre: Public Lap Swimming Returns From Monday 24 October 2022
Canterbury Aquatic Centre: Public Lap Swimming Returns From Monday 24 October 2022
After a Winter hiatus, we have the much anticipated good news that Public Lap Swimming is back at Canterbury College!
What: Canterbury Public Lap Swimming.
Venue Check-Ins: Via the Splash & Smash Cafe OR Tennis Centre Kiosk beside both entry gates.
Yes - welcome back to our heated 10-lane 50-metre Olympic-sized Lap Swimming Pool...
When: From Monday 24 October 2022.
Monday – Friday: 6:00am – 8:00am AND 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Saturday: 7:15am – 10:30am.
Where: Canterbury Aquatic Centre - Canterbury College.
- Entry via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of on-site parking at our NEW Aquatic Centre carpark!
Who: OPEN TO ALL - Canterbury College Students & Parents & Families | THE GENERAL PUBLIC!
Yes - everybody is most welcome...
Cost: $5.00 Per Visit.
Contact: Canterbury Swimming - 07 3299 0900 |
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Dance Sign-Up Forms | Auditioned Teams By 8pm THIS Tuesday 25 October | Non-Auditioned Teams By 8pm Friday 25 November
REMINDER: 2023 Canterbury Dance Sign-Up Forms | Auditioned Teams By 8pm THIS Tuesday 25 October | Non-Auditioned Teams By 8pm Friday 25 November
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
Please find below a detailed 4-page letter, with full information about Canterbury's 2023 Dance Program.
Students, please discuss and check with your parents or carers first before applying...
Please CLICK HERE to fill out the online form for Junior School Canterbury Dance next year.
Please CLICK HERE to fill out the online form for Secondary School Canterbury Dance next year.
These forms will close for auditioned teams, at the new extended deadline of 8:00pm THIS Tuesday 25 October 2022, but will remain open until 8:00pm Friday 25 November 2022 for students enrolling in non-auditioned teams.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs Cathy Brown via email -
UPCOMING AUDITION DETAILS
Shine Dance Company
- For students currently in Prep-Year 2, 2022 (Years 1-3, 2023)
- 7:00am – 8:00am, Thursday 27 October 2022
- Dance Studio (M12)
Ignite Dance Company
- For students currently in Years 3-5, 2022 (Years 4-6, 2023)
- 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Friday 28 October 2022
- Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
Blaze Crew (Hip Hop)
- For students currently in Years 3-5, 2022 (Years 4-6, 2023)
- 4:30pm – 5:15pm, Friday 28 October 2022 (optional supervision provided between 3:30pm – 4:30pm)
- Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
CLICK HERE to register for these Junior Dance Auditions!
Show Team
- For students currently in Years 6-8, 2022 (Years 7-9, 2023)
- 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Thursday 27 October 2022
- Canterbury Events Centre (CEC)
CLICK HERE to register for the Show Team!
