CAN: Canterbury Alumni Network Committee - Term 2, 2022 Full Update
CAN: Canterbury Alumni Network Committee - Term 2, 2022 Full Update
ITEM ONE: NEW HEAD HONCHOS!
BIG congratulations to…
Will Glass – Class Of 2017: Our NEW CAN Committee President.
Rohan Cornick – Class Of 2017: Our NEW CAN Committee Vice President.
They say ‘History Never Repeats’ but these two gents were also Canterbury’s 2017 College Captain and College Vice-Captain in the same order!
They join fellow same graduation year alumnus…
Kevin Tam – Class Of 2017: Our NEW(ish) CAN Committee Secretary.
Please support our new ‘Trio Bellissimo’ as they take our fast-growing past students ‘Alumni Army’ forward, with special thanks to outgoing retirees: Warick Fawkes (President), Jenna Bilston (Vice President) and Rikki Regeling (Secretary).
ITEM TWO: CALL OF DUTY!
Will, Rohan and Kevin - as their first official point of order - have asked for more past students to join the Canterbury Alumni Network Committee:
- To attend Tuesday night CAN Meetings once per term in the Canterbury Board Room.
- OR even via Zoom Meetings!
- To help with the 5 & 10 Year / 20 Year / 30 Year reunion dates and locations, plus new event plans.
- To bring fresh ideas and energy to the table (literally), with natural attrition meaning new members are required to replace those few who’ve sadly moved interstate for work or left for personal reasons etc.
- It really is a fun sociable group with highly enjoyable Term meetings that feature genuine snack-fests!
If this sounds like you, please make yourself known on our CAN Private Facebook Group Page - (16) Canterbury College Official Alumni Network | Facebook AND tagging our three new alumni ‘bigwigs’ or simply email – – and we can pass the message on…
ITEM THREE: REUNION PLANNING
The CAN Committee wishes to hold the 5 & 10 Year / 20 Year / 30 Year Reunions across July – August – September this year. Thank heavens COVID reunion planning havoc finally seems to be over – Amen!
So… we are seeking YOUR location suggestions, to allow us to start making some serious event bookings and placing some deposits.
Last Year: Norman Park Community Bowls Club – 5 & 10 Year Reunion | Bar Pacino (CBD Riverside) – 20 Year Reunion | Sirromet Winery – 30 Year Reunion.
New ideas please! Felons Brewing Co. (Howard Smith Wharves)? The Fox Hotel (South Brisbane)? Brisbane Powerhouse (New Farm)? Sirromet again?
If you wish to make a suggestion, please make it on our CAN Private Facebook Group Page - (16) Canterbury College Official Alumni Network | Facebook AND tagging our three new alumni ‘bigwigs’ or (again) simply email – – and we can pass the message on…
ITEM FOUR: TAIPANS VS EAGLES - WHO WINS THIS SATURDAY???
2022 Canterbury College vs John Paul College - Local Derby: TAS Sport Alumni Supporters Round!
With fine weather forecast for THIS Saturday Morning (4 June), this TAS Sport alumni event is full steam ahead…
FULL EVENT DETAILS HERE - (16) 2022 Canterbury College vs John Paul College - Local Derby: TAS Sport Alumni Supporters Round | Facebook
RSVPS FOR CATERING PURPOSES HERE - https://events.humanitix.com/2022-canterbury-college-vs-john-paul-college-local-derby-tas-sport-alumni-supporters-round
We would really LOVE to see more of you there with ONLY 4 x RSVPs so far!! (gulp)
(FINAL) ITEM FIVE: HAVE YOU STILL GOT THE MUSIC IN YOU?!
What: Canterbury College 35th Anniversary Concert!
When: 6:30pm Monday 25 July 2022.
Where: QPAC: Queensland Performing Arts Centre – Concert Hall.
South Bank, Brisbane CBD.
Guests: All past and present Canterbury students, families and staff over the last 35 years are invited!
Dress Code: Formal / Business Attire
Performers: Our extremely talented current student soloists and ensemble musicians, singers and choirs.
***PLUS: We are seeking Canterbury past students to perform at this event, to truly celebrate spanning 35 years of proud College history (1987 – 2022).***
We would LOVE to hear you sing or play your favourite musical instrument on stage alongside our talented current students with our great appreciation.
Alternatively, please nominate someone you feel we should contact about this opportunity.
FOR ALL ‘EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST’ PLEASE CLICK HERE ASAP.
RSVP: Please RSVP By 11:59pm Thursday 16 June 2022 and we will be in touch with further details.
For any enquiries or third party nominations, please contact our Director of Music Dr Katrina Peddell: Email - | Tel - 07 3299 0877.
STAY WELL EVERYBODY AND HOPEFULLY SEE YOU SATURDAY MORNING!
CAN: Canterbury Alumni Network - Your New Executive Trio
CAN: Canterbury Alumni Network - Your New Executive Trio
Your Canterbury College Alumni Army's NEW 'Big Cheese', the 'Big Kahunas', 'The Management', The 'Kingpins', The 'Empire Makers'... 
Will Glass – Class Of 2017: CAN Committee President (Middle).
Rohan Cornick – Class Of 2017: CAN Committee Vice President (Left).
Kevin Tam – Class Of 2017: CAN Committee Secretary (Right).
Will and Rohan were also Canterbury’s 2017 College Captain and College Vice-Captain in that order too! (And they say 'History Never Repeats').
Dear Seniors: We sincerely hope you join the past students alumni once you graduate from Year 12 at the end of the year.
Some of you probably remember these three being your Seniors when you started Year 7 at Canterbury College five years ago!
Dear Past Students: Don't forget to lodge your 5 & 10 Year, 20 Year and 30 Year Reunion venue ideas with these gents on the Canterbury College: Official Alumni Network Private Facebook Group Page.
Canterbury College - Alumni Network Website Information HERE
Canterbury College - Official Alumni Network Private Facebook Group Page HERE
Canterbury College - LinkedIn School Students Profile Page HERE
Lunch & Learn Session: ACU High Performance Sport, Physiotherapy & Exercise Science Presentation
Lunch & Learn Session: ACU High Performance Sport, Physiotherapy & Exercise Science Presentation
Hello Students,
The ACU will be presenting to Canterbury students about pathways into High Performance Sports and other fields like physiotherapy via their courses.
What: High Performance Sport, Physiotherapy & Exercise Science Presentation.
When: Lunchtime (1:30pm - 2:15pm), Friday 17 June 2022.
Where: Canterbury Health Rooms - P04 and P05.
Who: Years 9-12 Students.
Cost: FREE!
Bring your lunch and learn about the pathways and courses in this exciting industry.
Please don't hesitate to get in contact with any questions.
Kind regards
Ms Ramsay-Orr
Director of Student Futures
For more information about ACU Sport & Exercise Science - https://youtu.be/VYUmRAlcnSY
2022 Inter-House Athletics: Pre-Meet Events!
2022 Inter-House Athletics: Pre-Meet Events!
Dear Students & Parents,
Please see below our pre-meet events schedule for Inter-House Athletics.
No nominations are required - ALL competent athletes are most welcome to attend.
Please Note: There are dedicated events for Year 8 students to accommodate their unavailability during their Outdoor Education Camp (Monday 13 - Thursday 16 June).
| Date | Start Time | Venue | Event |
| Monday 6 June | 7:30am | Athletics Track | 800m: All Year Levels |
| Wednesday 8 June | 7:30am | Athletics Track | 1500m: Year 8 |
| Wednesday 8 June | Second Break Lunch | Oval 2 Pit | Triple Jump: Years 7-9 |
| Thursday 9 June | Second Break Lunch | Oval 2 Pit | Long Jump: Years 10-12 |
| Friday 10 June | 7:30am | Athletics Track | 400m: Year 8 |
| Friday 10 June | Second Break Lunch | Oval 2 Pit | Long Jump: Years 7-9 |
| Thursday 16 June | 7:30am | Athletics Track | 400m: All Year Levels (Except Year 8) |
| Thursday 16 June | Second Break Lunch | Oval 2 Pit | Triple Jump: Years 10-12 |
| Thursday 16 June | House Assembly | Athletics Track | 1500m: All Year Levels (Except Year 8) |
2022 Canterbury vs JPC - Local Derby: TAS Sport Alumni Supporters Round
2022 Canterbury College vs John Paul College - Local Derby: TAS Sport Alumni Supporters Round
Are you a Canterbury past student?
Want to support our current Firsts Netball and Firsts Rugby teams vs traditional local derby rivals JPC from the Saturday morning sidelines?
A frustrating combination of ongoing wet weather, severely waterlogged fields, and player absences due to lingering COVID cases and a rampant winter flu, has wreaked havoc on recent TAS Sport fixtures.
Therefore, we could only offer a ‘date claimer’ for this year’s Local Derby TAS Sport Alumni Supporters Round UNTIL NOW, and ask that interested past students PLEASE RSVP for catering purposes, but stay tuned for an event confirmation or cancellation notice 2-3 days beforehand.
***THIS EVENT NOW CONFIRMED TO PROCEED - FINE WEATHER AHEAD***
Maybe we end up with a small (but happy) band of alumni supporters on the Saturday!
We appreciate your patience and understanding with the difficulties we have trying to plan these events early, with so many elements beyond our control.
What: Canterbury College vs John Paul College - Local Derby: TAS Sport Alumni Supporters Round.
Watching the Girls Netball First VII Clash AND Boys Rugby First XV Showdown.
When: 10:00am – 1:00pm, THIS Saturday 4 June 2022.
NB: We will try to schedule the Girls Netball Firsts AND Boys Rugby Firsts fixtures so that both can be watched.
*NEWSFLASH: Due to JPC not having all rugby teams available, the Rugby Firsts game will be at 10:15am, while the Firsts Netball match is at 11:00am.*
Where: Base Camp - Canterbury Alumni ‘Taipans Turf’ Marquee – P Block Rear Pergola (Overlooking Ovals), Canterbury College.
Girls Netball First VII Clash – Court 1, Canterbury Sports Hall.
Boys Rugby First XV Showdown – Field 3, Number 2 Oval.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Past Students & Partners.
Cost: FREE!
RSVP: Please RSVP using the 'Get Tickets' button ON THIS WEBPAGE HERE.
Dress Code: Casual | Smart Casual | Sporty.
Event Features:
- FREE BBQ: Hamburger OR Egg & Bacon Roll OR Sausage Sandwich.
- FREE Yalburru Community Cafe Tea or Coffee | Soft Drinks | Snacks Galore.
- FREE Alumni Canterbury Taipans Bandanas.
- FREE Gifts.
NB: The previously announced $10 Charity Car Wash has now been postponed until Term 3 vs Ormiston College J/TAS Sport Round.
So if you're a past Canterbury student:
Step 1: Find our Canterbury College Official Alumni Network Facebook Group (Private).
Step 2: 'Request To Join'.
Step 3: We will confirm using our database and past yearbooks, then accept your request.
Step 4: Click the Humanitix RSVP event weblink above.
Step 5: Have a great time on the Saturday morning.
So spread the word and get the old gang together... It's Local Derby Round!
Our M03 Productions Students Filmed Our United Nations Day - Watch their video NOW!
Our M03 Productions Students Filmed Our United Nations Day - Watch their video NOW!
Canterbury’s 2022 United Nations Day Multicultural Celebration, as seen through the lens of our M03 Productions Student Group…
What do you think? Some future movie directors in the making here? And… ACTION!
Big thanks for all the industry support and advice from - www.essentialscreenskills.com.au
2022 Canterbury World Ready Futures Expo: 4:00pm – 6:30pm, THIS Thursday 2 June
2022 Canterbury World Ready Futures Expo: 4:00pm – 6:30pm, THIS Thursday 2 June
What: 2022 Canterbury College World Ready Futures Expo!
When: 4:00pm – 6:30pm, THIS Thursday 2 June 2022.
Where: Canterbury Events Centre (CEC) & Yalburru Community Cafe – Canterbury College.
Entry & Parking Via High Road Gate, High Road, Waterford.
Who: For Years 10 - 12 Students + Their Parents & Carers.
Cost: FREE! No RSVPs Required.
This major event is in partnership with a wide range of exhibitors including: tertiary education institutions, apprenticeship and traineeship providers, successful local businesses, the police and defence forces, as well as recruitment and industry experts.
This World Ready Futures Expo will feature practical information and ‘real world’ advice on numerous post-secondary pathways.
Students and their families will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak with specialists from various fields, to discover the study options and specific occupations available, and find out what each job is really like!
CEC VENDORS / DISPLAYS:
UQ: The University of Queensland
QUT: Queensland University of Technology
USQ: University of Southern Queensland
SCU: Southern Cross University
CHC: Christian Heritage College - Carindale
Jobs Program - QLD Dept of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT)
QSFT: Queensland School of Film and Television
ADFR: Australian Defence Force Recruitment
Scape Student Living - Student Accommodation
Student One - Brisbane's Student Accommodation
YALBURRU COMMUNITY CAFE - INDUSTRY EXPERTS AVAILABLE:
- Queensland Reds Rugby Union - including a Canterbury alumni who played professional rugby for Italy.
- Engineers Australia
- Coronis Real Estate
- Jobs Program - QLD Dept of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT)
- Langs Building Supplies
- Mainfreight - including alumni representatives.
- LS Health Services - Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy
- RDK Sports - International Sports Management
- ADFR: Australian Defence Force Recruitment
See you there!
2022 Annual Canterbury $10 Car Wash Fundraiser: POSTPONED UNTIL TERM 3!
What: 2022 Annual Canterbury $10 Car Wash Fundraiser.
When: 8:30am – 11:00am, THIS Saturday 4 June 2022 - POSTPONED UNTIL TERM 3!
*Held during our Trimester 2 TAS & Junior TAS Sport Home Round vs John Paul College - Our Big Local Derby Rivals.*
So get your car washed while watching your children play their Saturday sport – too easy!
Where: Canterbury College - Easterly Street Carpark: Entry via Easterly Street Gate.
Who: For anyone with a dirty motor vehicle! 😉
Cost: $10 Per Vehicle.
Have your car washed and receive a FREE coffee voucher to use at our Yalburru Community Café (see campus map above) overlooking Oval 2 while you wait...
Car Wash Timeslots - 10 car wash bookings available per half-hour timeslot:
o 8:30am – 9:00am
o 9:00am – 9:30am
o 9:30am – 10:00am
o 10:00am – 10:30am
o 10:30am – 11:00am
Please select the most convenient time to have your car washed, then collect your car 30 minutes after your selected timeslot.
Our Fundraiser Charity: Orange Sky Australia enables our growing number of homeless and disadvantaged Australians to access a regular mobile laundry and shower service.
They focus on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are too often ignored or feel disconnected from their community.
All car wash proceeds will be donated to Orange Sky Australia - the world’s first FREE laundry service for people experiencing homelessness.
Major Event Date Claimer + Seeking Past Student Musicians & Singers: Canterbury College 35th Anniversary Concert!
Major Event Date Claimer + Seeking Past Student Musicians & Singers: Canterbury College 35th Anniversary Concert!
We seek Canterbury past students to perform at this event to truly celebrate the spanning 35 years of proud College history (1987 – 2022).
We would LOVE to hear you sing or play your favourite musical instrument on stage alongside our talented current students with our great appreciation.
Alternatively, please nominate someone you feel we should contact about this opportunity.
FOR ALL ‘EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST’ PLEASE CLICK HERE ASAP.
RSVP: Please RSVP By 11:59pm Thursday 16 June 2022 and we will be in touch with further details.
What: Canterbury College 35th Anniversary Concert!
When: 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Monday 25 July 2022.
Where: QPAC: Queensland Performing Arts Centre – Concert Hall.
South Bank, Brisbane CBD.
Guests: All Canterbury students, families and staff over the last 35 years are invited!
Dress Code: Formal / Business Attire.
Performers: Our highly talented current student soloists and ensemble musicians, singers and choirs.
Performance Line-Up Program Details TBC.
Many thanks!
For any enquiries or third-party nominations, please contact our Director of Music, Dr Katrina Peddell: Email - | Tel - 07 3299 0877.
Life in Canterbury College’s (busy but happy) Junior School…
Life in Canterbury College’s (busy but happy) Junior School…
