WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 3-Day Tennis Camps - BOOK NOW!
WEEK 2: Easter School Holidays: 3-Day Tennis Camps - BOOK NOW!
OPEN TO ALL COLLEGE FAMILIES | STUDENTS | STAFF | THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Experienced and fully qualified coaches.
Quality sport programs.
Heated 10-lane Olympic-sized 50-metre Lap pool.
Dedicated heated marquee-enclosed ‘Learn To Swim’ pool.
Large fully equipped changerooms with parent rooms plus indoor and outdoor showers.
NEW Splash & Smash Café.
THIS Monday 11 – Thursday 14 April 2022 - ONLY 4 DAYS DUE TO GOOD FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Friday 15 April).
• For ages 3 years & up.
• Five swimmers per 30-minute class.
• Levels: Cuttlefish, Crayfish, Lobsters, Swordfish, Marlins, Dolphins, Sharks.
Morning Class Lessons - Start Times (Half Hour Sessions): 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am.
Class Option A: 4-Day Week Cost: $65 per swimmer for 4 x Half Hour morning class lessons plus 1 x FREE Term 2 lesson.
NEW Private Option B: 4-Day Week Cost: $80 per swimmer for 4 x 20 Minute private lessons from 10am onwards.
BOOK NOW - Tel: 07 3299 0900 | Email: | ONLINE BOOKING WEBLINK HERE
LOCATION: Canterbury College - Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre.
- Please use the Sports Precinct Gate via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Then follow the signs with plenty of onsite parking.
YOUR HOSTS: Canterbury College and Canterbury Taipans Swimming.
Canterbury College - Sports Facilities Virtual Tour
Canterbury Tiny Taipans Swim School Webpage
2022 Secondary Interhouse Dodgeball Competition
2022 Secondary Interhouse Dodgeball Competition
As the saying goes: If you can dodge detention… you can dodge a ball! ;-)
Here are ten photos from our end-of-term Secondary Interhouse Dodgeball Competition, with eventual winners: Those CRANMER HOUSE Wolves. 🐺🏆
Duck Dodge Duck Weave Dodge Duck! 🏐🏐🏐💨💨💨
Did you make the full 93-image photo gallery posted on MyCC and Facebook???
Years 3 & 4 Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Pizza Day
Years 3 & 4 Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Pizza Day
Canterbury's Years 3 and 4 students celebrated a term of hard work in our on-campus 'Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden' with a pizza making day last Thursday 31 March 2022.
A special 'thank you' to Mr Paul Penny and Mrs Brittany Sinclair for sharing their passion for all things 'green and growing' with these students, and creating such an engaging real-life program.
And it was wonderful to have Aunty Julie on-site to explain the connections between Indigenous culture and lifestyle and their native bush tucker - as Australia's original 'paddock to plate' farmers living entirely off the land.
Students enjoyed harvesting the ingredients they grew themselves in the garden, assembling their own pizza creations, witnessing the clay pizza ovens in action, and enjoying a delicious meal with their friends on the picnic blankets outside - all on the second last day of Term 1.
Bon Appetit - as these little 'green fingers' quickly turned into sticky 'pizza fingers'...
The full 98-image photo gallery is on MyCC and Facebook.
Canterbury's Year 8 Marvellous March Medieval Morning
Canterbury's Year 8 Marvellous March Medieval Morning
Last Wednesday morning 30 March, our Year 8 History students travelled back to Medieval Europe.
The students reinforced their specialised historical knowledge and skill sets developed during Term 1, by fully immersing themselves in an engaging Medieval Morning at the Canterbury Events Centre.
The enthusiastic team from Living History delivered fascinating information about Feudalism, the Black Death and the role of the knight in Medieval Europe.
Students enjoyed exciting opportunities to dress up in various chain and plate mail, and examine a range of replica weapons utilised throughout the Crusades era.
The successful morning concluded with well organised and safe knight duels - one touch and you were out, and had to hand over your weapon and shield to the next in line.
Congratulations to our Year 8s Rose Cook, Jordan Garner and Isabella Oxenbridge who won prizes for their outstanding costumes on the day.
Full 93-image photo gallery on MyCC and Facebook - including our three costume winners, and even our costumed teachers!
Mr Cameron Laidlaw
Head of Global Studies
Prep Indigenous Studies Incursion
Prep Indigenous Studies Incursion
Last week, Canterbury’s Prep classes enjoyed an interactive visit from Indigenous educator Mr Rick Roser.
The students had a wonderful time learning about Aboriginal culture, including body art and fire-making.
They especially enjoyed the activities being so 'hands-on'... or was that 'face-on'? 😝
Social Justice, Paper Cranes and Human Rights
Social Justice, Paper Cranes and Human Rights
As a college, we are constantly trying to do better in every aspect of our lives - both within our school community, and how we respond to the community and world at large.One aspect of this is in our awareness of social justice and human rights issues.
With such a chaotic beginning to our school year, with repeated lockdowns, flooding and mandated isolations, it is important to remember - that even with these inconveniences - we are still some of the most privileged and fortunate people in the world.
Currently, there are many places in the world where people are living under extremely adverse conditions.
The media is currently focusing its attention on the war in Ukraine, and we are witness to the pain and hardship inflicted on these people.
However, this also draws attention away from other struggles happening around the world, such as bombings in Yemen and Iraq, ongoing civil war in Syria, the continuation of conflict in Afghanistan and Kosovo, and economic and political crises in Lebanon and Haiti.
What we can often fail to remember, is that people on both sides of these conflicts suffer needlessly.
Whole families are left traumatised, and in many of these countries, hundreds of thousands of people are displaced, leaving them without food, water or shelter.
As a college, we want to be proactive around these issues, remain socially informed, and raise our collective voice in a protest for peace.
In doing so, we strive to divert the focus away from the politics surrounding these conflicts, and instead focus on the humanity behind the conflict, and the violations of human rights that occur, as nobody truly benefits in these disputes.
To kick-start this initiative, in Form class this week, we are asking everybody to fold and decorate a paper crane to be hung up in the Secondary Library.
Messages of peace, prayers and decoration are welcomed and encouraged...
Thank you for your contribution!
The Canterbury Social Justice Committee
UPDATE: Friday 1 April 2022 - New Secondary Library Paper Crane Photos Featured!
EVENT WRAP: Inaugural Canterbury Boys First VI vs Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown!
EVENT WRAP: Inaugural Canterbury Boys First VI vs Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown!
With the week’s rainfall mercifully ending, and a beautiful early evening rainbow shining over the campus Sports Hall, our Inaugural Boys First VI vs Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown was finally on Wednesday night 30 March - after two years of COVID-cancellations…
Our ‘sleeper hit’ event attracted 105 RSVPs shared between past students and their families and guests, current Years 10-12 secondary students, College staff and members of the Canterbury Alumni Network Committee, plus another 431 total online engagements over our event’s Facebook Livestream.
Watch the Facebook Livestream Recording HERE.
After the delicious free post-school/work BBQ outside, everybody gathered indoors at 6:00pm for the much anticipated showdown, hosted by fresh MC, past student, AND current Canterbury Junior School Teacher Mr Michael Brown.
Special guests included College Chairman Mr Jeff Thomas and his wife Mandy – there to watch their son Brent Thomas playing for the alumni team, Principal Mr Dan Walker and Volleyball Coach Mr Andrew Porter – there to (hopefully) guide his Boys First VI onto victory.
Canterbury’s undefeated 2022 TAS Trimester 1 Boys First VI were probably feeling pretty confident until the fit-looking tall timber (over six-foot) alumni squad showed up, bolstered by some recently graduated Class of 2021 Boys First VI Players.
This is how both teams lined up for the ‘best of three sets’ showdown:
2022 Canterbury Boys First VI Volleyball Team: Jalen Harrison (Captain), Elijah Walters, Hunter Edwards, Jack Henry, Jack Addley, Jackson King, Jeremy Kriletich. Coach: Mr Andrew Porter.
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Past Students Mens Alumni VI Volleyball Team: Brent Thomas (1996), Michael Holland (1997), Rob Joseph (2013), Will Glass (2017), Baxter Hood (2019), Jack Danbury (2020), Cam Andrews (2017), Casey Milne (2021), Anderson Som (2021), Brad Elms (1999), Tony Packenas (2001), Connor Addley (2021).
COVID Late Team Change: OUT - Baxter Hood. IN - Connor Addley.
There were no lead-up training sessions – players just brought their ‘game face’ and ‘game skills’ on the night - which suddenly had that exciting live ‘after dark’ sport audience atmosphere echoing throughout the hall.
SO… How did the fight for glory, bragging rights and the new shiny trophy actually go?
First Set: Past Students Alumni WON 25 - 15.
Wow – we have a game on our hands here!
Second Set: Current Student Firsts WON 25 - 23.
Phew - now that was a tense, close, tight tussle all the way…
Third Set: Current Student Firsts WON 25 - 11.
The fast-tiring alumni players battled uphill against the well-drilled current students, who enjoyed the advantage of a full Term 1 of TAS match cohesiveness, combinations and training drills behind them, as it all clicked together.
So CONGRATULATIONS to the 2022 Canterbury Boys First VI Volleyball Team - Inaugural event winners!
And a BIG thank you to everyone who attended, as we now look forward to the Inaugural Canterbury Girls First VI vs Past Students Womens Alumni VI Volleyball Teams Showdown scheduled for Term 3.
FUN FACT: That alumni player wearing the white singlet with the shaved head is Mr Brent Thomas (Class of 1996) - the man behind the legend behind the shield, that is the Canterbury Brent Thomas Volleyball Shield awarded each year to the College’s Best Volleyballer Player.
The FULL 71-image event photo gallery is in our College Facebook Albums collection.
Junior School: Boys Only Dance Group - BoyZone: REGISTER NOW!
Junior School: Boys Only Dance Group - BoyZone: REGISTER NOW!
What: Junior School Boys Only Dance Group - BoyZone: REGISTER NOW!
Starting in Term 2 and running into Terms 3 and 4, our experienced studio dance teacher will coach this group and work with the boys on their dance choreography and general enjoyment of dancing.
We warmly welcome ALL boys with ANY experience levels into this new ensemble.
When: 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Monday Afternoon Dance Lessons - Terms 2 and 3 plus some of Term 4.
Where: M12 Dance Studio (Near the College Auditorium / Performing Arts Theatre).
Who: ANY Interested Years 1-6 Canterbury Boys.
Coach: Miss Taylah Newton.
Dress Code:
- Years 1-3 Boys: Please do not change after school - simply wear your school uniform with sneakers or jazz shoes.
- Years 4-6 Boys: Please wear your Canterbury PE uniform with sneakers or jazz shoes.
Performances: There may be opportunities for:
- A Junior School Assembly Dance Performance.
- A Canterbury 'Dance Spectacular' Concert Performance.
Cost: $150 Once-Off Payment - Billed through sundry billing.
Entry: This group does NOT require an audition to enter.
RSVP: To enrol your son/s in this fun, healthy and social dance experience, PLEASE CLICK HERE by 5pm Good Friday 15 April 2022.
Please contact me at if you have any questions at all.
Kind regards,
Ms Rhiannon Ottrey
Dance and Drama Co-Curricular Coordinator
Canterbury College
Years 7-10 Students: Sign Up NOW For Australia’s Big Science Competition!
Years 7-10 Students: Sign Up NOW For Australia’s Big Science Competition!
What: Australia’s Big Science Competition.
The Big Science Competition is a nationwide 50-minute, multiple-choice questions competition that tests students’ science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Questions are set in real-life contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting!
Participating in Australia’s Big Science Competition could lead to selection in Science extension programs like the Australian Science Olympiads and Curious Minds - Girls In STEM.
When: 1:30pm - 2:20pm, Thursday 12 May 2022 (Assembly Time Period).
Where: Venue TBC.
Who: ALL Canterbury Years 7 - 10 Students are invited to enter the competition.
However, ONLY the first 10 students in each year level will be chosen to enter - so please be quick to register your interest!
Cost: FREE!
Marketing items display an entry cost, but the College will cover this fee for all its participating students.
RSVP: Students wishing to enter this competition should please email Mr Emmanuel Hatzioannou - with Big Science Competition in the subject line before 11:59pm Friday 22 April 2022.
Your email should include your: Full Name, Year Level, Form Class and Science Teacher.
Important Information:
Students MUST bring their own laptops/devices as the test is conducted online.
For more information on Australia’s Big Science Competition please visit THIS WEBLINK HERE.
FINAL REMINDER: Inaugural Canterbury Boys First VI vs Past Students Men's Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown!
What: Inaugural Canterbury Boys First VI vs Past Students Men's Alumni VI Volleyball Showdown!
When: 5:30pm – 8:00pm, THIS Wednesday 30 March 2022.
5:30pm – Doors Open & FREE BBQ Starts.
6:30pm – Match Commences: 3 Sets x 20 Minutes Each.
7:30pm – Match Concludes.
8:00pm – Event Concludes After 30 Minutes Post-Match Social Time.
Where: The Sports Hall - Volleyball Courts.
- Access via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of on-site carparking available.
Who: ALL Current Canterbury Years 10-12 Secondary Students AND Past Students Alumni Spectators MOST WELCOME!
2022 Canterbury Boys First VI Volleyball Team: Jalen Harrison (Captain), Elijah Walters, Hunter Edwards, Jack Henry, Jack Addley, Jackson King, Jeremy Kriletich.
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Past Students Men's Alumni VI + Rotating Bench Volleyball Team: Brent Thomas (1996), Michael Holland (1997), Rob Joseph (2013), Will Glass (2017), Baxter Hood (2019), Jack Danbury (2020), Cam Andrews (2017), Casey Milne (2021), Anderson Som (2021), Brad Elms (1999), Tony Packenas (2001), Connor Addley (2021), (Spare: Andrew Porter).
NB: There will be no lead-up training sessions – just bring your ‘game face’ and ‘game skills’ on the night!
Years 10-12 Student Dress Code: School Uniform please.
*FREE BBQ FROM 5:30PM*
EVENT MUSIC & MC: Mr Michael Brown - Past Student & Current Teacher.
Cost: FREE!
Please come along to cheer on YOUR team of past OR present students, as they go head-to-head in a fight for glory and bragging rights…
AND enjoy the FREE BBQ after work or school!
NB: The Canterbury Girls First VI vs Past Students Women's Alumni VI Volleyball Teams Showdown scheduled for Term 3.
