Friday 6 May: Junior School Wrap Up
Friday 6 May: Junior School Wrap Up
Dear Parents and Carers,
The rain this morning could not dampen the Mother's Day festivities as our school came together for breakfast, to celebrate our mums and all the other special women in our lives.
Thank you to the families that attended, and please drop in for a Yalburru Community Cafe breakfast again sometime soon.
Our ELC and Prep mums were pampered and spoiled at the Mother's Day Mingle this afternoon while enjoying some special time with their young ones.
Also this morning, our Year 5 Gold Rushers braved the wet weather to go on their interactive excursion.
I look forward to hearing their tales of the day when they return to campus.
Mother's Day Junior School Gifts Stall
A very big thank you to the parent volunteer group that organised and ran the Mother's Day Stall this week.
It was the most popular shop on campus today and I hope that our mums enjoy their thoughtfully purchased gifts on Sunday.
"It Takes a Village" Partnership Program
As you have seen in the Junior School Parents Information Briefing earlier in the year (Link to YouTube), I strongly believe the students at Canterbury benefit most when all members of their community work together in partnership.
You will soon receive information regarding a new initiative we have called the It Takes A Village Partnership Program.
This program will see regular information, training and personal development sessions for parents and other community members, to come on campus and learn about and contribute to the Junior School.
Initial plans are to run sessions regarding volunteering at the school and cyber safety for students.
Later in the year, I will be asking our community members for their input to further develop what I hope will become a hallmark program here at Canterbury.
Outside School Hours Care
In the next week, parents who previously provided feedback to me regarding the Camp Australia Outside School Hours Care program will receive a follow-up survey.
I am keen to know if parents are noticing changes on the ground as we work with Camp Australia to continuously improve.
Please continue to provide general feedback to me at any time.
Under 8s Day
Our annual celebration of childhood - the Under 8s Day, is fast approaching and our Prep to Year 2 teams are planning creative activities for our students and their visiting parents and carers on the day.
To support these activities, we are asking families to donate the following items if they have them available:
- cardboard boxes and tubes
- paper plates
- streamers
- bamboo canes or other items suitable for frame building
- costumes, dress-ups and wigs (donations only as these cannot be returned)
- marbles
- general craft items to encourage creativity.
Uniforms Update
I have received some feedback regarding availability issues with Winter Uniform stock.
We understand the frustration this is continuing to cause and thank our families for their patience as we continue to work with The School Locker to consolidate our supplies.
Within the next few days the Communications Department will be publishing an update on all stock levels and availability.
Please be assured that staff will take uniform availability into consideration when speaking to students about their uniform wearing.
Prep 2023 Parent Information Evening
Parents with students in the Early Learning Centre who have applied for a position in Prep next year, will have received an offer of enrolment from Debbie Milne our College Registrar.
If you have not yet received an expected offer, please contact Debbie on or 07 3299 0822.
Attached to the offer of enrolment is an invitation to the Prep 2023 Parent Information Evening.
At this evening we will run through the orientation program planned for later in the year, some general information about Prep at Canterbury, and allow time for any questions you may have.
Please RSVP via the link on the invitation.
Library Borrowing
I ask that parents and carers please remind our students to be proactive in their use of the library.
Students are given the opportunity in class each week to borrow books from the library.
We ask that students take these books home, enjoy reading them, then return them the following week, and borrow another book.
If students are struggling to find books that spark their interest, a chat with our wonderful Teacher Librarian Ms Anita Pendreigh will set them on the right track - as there is a book for every interest in the Junior School Discovery Centre.
As educators and parents, we know that daily reading is a fundamental part of children's literacy development, so time spent reading a book is time well invested.
Junior School Musical - The Lion King
Earlier this week, students and parents received letters confirming student placements as a principal cast member or ensemble member for the 2022 Junior School production of The Lion King.
Congratulations to all students who auditioned; you showed great courage and community spirit.
Our cast members now have many weeks of challenging, yet rewarding rehearsals ahead of them.
More information will come from the production team regarding rehearsal dates and details, and opportunities for students and parents to volunteer their time in support of the show.
| Role | Performer |
| Sarabi | Isabella Heath (Yr 6) and Ella Hay (Yr 6) |
| Young Simba | Johnathan Hang (Yr 4) and Brody Huckin (Yr 4) |
| Young Nala | Haeun Bae (Yr 4) and Sarah Noy (Yr 4) |
| Nala | Indie Godfrey (Yr 5) and Hannah Kelmanson (Yr 5) |
| Banzai | Max Suckling (Yr 4) and Patrick Marr (Yr 4) |
| Shenzi | Arabella Carr (Yr 6) and Sarah Clarke (Yr 5) |
| Mufasa | Mujtaba Shah (Yr 6) |
| Rafiki | Jasmine Nolan (Yr 5) |
| Zazu | Arista Ebenezer (Y 5) |
| Scar | Ava Heath (Yr 6) |
| Simba | Lyla Ries (Yr 6) |
| Sarafina | Charlotte Ayres (Yr 6) |
| Ed | Humdhaan Ikhlas (Yr 5) |
| Timon | Alec Wylie (Yr 6) |
| Pumbaa | Charli List (Yr 6) |
Upcoming Dates
| Saturday 7 May | Junior TAS Round 2 |
| Tuesday 10 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Writing Test |
| Wednesday 11 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Reading Test |
| Thursday 12 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Conventions of Language Test |
| Saturday 14 May | Junior TAS Round 3 |
| Monday 16 May | Prep 2023 Parent Information Evening |
| Tuesday 17 May | Year 3 and Year 5 NAPLAN Numeracy Test |
| Friday 20 May | Junior TAS Cross-Country Championships |
I wish all Mums and other carers in our community a relaxing Mother's Day bathed in the love of your families and friends.
I will see our students back for the first Monday timetable in a few weeks next week.
Yours faithfully
Michelle Leftwich
Head of Junior School
Year 10 Essential English – Language That Works: Job Applications Assessment
Year 10 Essential English – Language That Works: Job Applications Assessment
In Term 1, our Year 10 Essential English class undertook a rigorous and authentic unit designed for work-readiness.
This required students to respond to an initial survey on their interests and skills, to identify a compatible career path, followed by a search on employment websites for suitable jobs.
Our Year 10 students then created their CV and practised writing letters of application for their focus job.
The culminating assessment was engaging in a job interview.
To prepare for this, students scripted and practised a range of questions and responses, and then recorded themselves with a student partner, each taking the role of either interviewer or job candidate.
We could not be more proud of the professional conduct of our students, as they approached this task with serious enthusiasm, and presented themselves impeccably for the interview process.
They are now confidently prepared for future employment prospects with an updated and relevant CV and the skills to navigate the application process.
Particular thanks must go to their teacher Mr Peter van der Poel, for his determined direction and coaching in ensuring all students gave their very best, and also for the unwavering support of Ms Elaine Dobeli and her many words of wisdom.
Great work Year 10.
Girls In ICT Day – Logan City Region Schools Event Wrap
Girls In ICT Day – Logan City Region Schools Event Wrap
International Girls In ICT Day took place on Thursday 28 April worldwide, and Canterbury College used the opportunity to promote careers in technology and STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - amongst the Logan City school community.
The 2022 theme was Access And Safety - promoting safe access for girls in the digital environment.
According to current data*, the proportion of women using the Internet globally amounts to 48% of the female population, compared to 55% of the male population.
If girls cannot access the Internet or feel safe online, they are consequently unable to develop the necessary digital skills to engage fully in digital spaces.
This diminishes their opportunities to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.
This 2022 theme seeks to encourage discussion and events aimed at overcoming the access and safety barriers that girls face when they aspire to pursue STEM studies and careers.
*Source: https://www.itu.int/women-and-girls/girls-in-ict/international-girls-in-ict-day-2022/
The Australian Computer Society (ACS), in partnership with Deloitte Access Economics, researches the ICT Industry every year and releases their findings in a publication entitled The Digital Pulse.
The Digital Pulse 2021 presented some startling facts about females in the ICT Industry in Australia.
These facts include:
- Female share of the total workforce is 47%.
- Female participation in ICT has remained unchanged from the previous two years at just 29%.
- The proportion of women in technology is significantly lower than other comparable occupations.
Matthew Jorgensen, ACS’s ICT Gateway to Industry School Program Project Manager, and Scott Millar from BOP Industries, supported Canterbury College to plan and host their own FREE Girls In ICT Day.
It was provided for Logan region school girls in Years 5 – 8, who are currently studying digital solutions, ICT and STEM, and who are interested in pursuing a technology career.
Held in the CEC with a full day of activities, students heard from talented female role models through keynotes, presentations, career stories and a discussion panel, where students submitted questions for the panel to answer.
Canterbury College’s Girls In ICT Day was organised with support from the ACS ICT GISP (Gateway to Industry Schools Program) and BOP Industries.
Canterbury is a proud member of the ICT GISP - a program designed to connect schools and students with industry leaders to offer students invaluable industry experience.
Canterbury’s acceptance into the program is recognition of our dedication to STEM and technology learning.
The Gateway to Industry Schools Program is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Event Partners – BOP Industries | Australian Computer Society.
Event Sponsors – Logan City Council | Commonwealth Bank | Data#3 | Go1.
ATTENDING LOGAN CITY AREA SCHOOLS
Park Ridge State High School
Beenleigh State High School
Marsden Park State High School
Woodhill State School
Bethania Lutheran School
Mount Warren Park State School
Hills International College
Canterbury College
The the full Facebook Album can be found at THIS WEBLINK HERE.
Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 3!
Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 3!
What: Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 3!
A Parents Event Proudly Supported (Again) By Canterbury College.
IT’S BACK THIS SATURDAY MORNING!
When: 8:00am - 11:00am, THIS Saturday Morning 7 May 2022.
Where: Canterbury College – Canterbury Functions Centre.
(New name for our Trade Training Centre Restaurant).
182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
For New Parents - Location: Building near the Athletics Track and Sports Hall.
Parking: Please use the Sports Precinct Gate on Old Logan Village Road for the nearest carpark.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Families!
Trestle Tables: Provided for parents and volunteers to buy, sell and swap school uniform items.
Corner Cubicles: Provided for separate boys and girls changerooms.
Have Second-Hand Canterbury School Uniforms At Home Gathering Dust?
This is the perfect opportunity to try and fill those gaps in your uniform stocks, or get rid of uniforms sitting unused in the cupboard.
***WE REALLY NEED MORE SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIFORMS PLEASE***
***WE URGENTLY NEED MORE WHITE SECONDARY GIRLS BLOUSES PLEASE***
Option One: Bring your second-hand Canterbury school uniform items to sell or swap yourself at the meet.
If so, please register for your trestle table by emailing OR calling Lisa Foster with your full name, mobile number and rough number of items – | Tel: 07 3299 0807.
Alternatively, you can add a price tag with a contact number and that sale will be credited on your Parent Account with the school.
Option Two: Donate your second-hand Canterbury school uniform items to the College for volunteers to sell with our BIG THANK YOU!
During Friday Office Hours – Please deliver your clothing items to ANY Administration Office: Junior School Admin, Secondary School Admin or Corporate Services Admin.
After Friday Office Hours (4pm - 9pm) – Please deliver to Corporate Services Admin ONLY.
Please text or call Stephen Buckley when at the front glass doors for office entry after hours – Mob: 0401 086 387 or please leave your bagged or boxed items by the front glass doors.
Uniform Pricing
Parents selling uniforms themselves can naturally decide their own item prices on the day.
Donated uniforms will not be specifically ‘priced’ so that purchasing parents can pay whatever they can afford or feel is reasonable.
Our goal is NOT making money BUT getting these second-hand uniforms into the hands of parents who need them!
Please Note: ALL profits from donated school uniforms will be split 50/50 between the Canterbury College Sport Supporters Group and Performing Arts Supporters Group. THANK YOU!
This is a CASH PREFERRED EVENT.
Parents selling items themselves will need their own cash float or Square Card Reader.
College donated items can be purchased preferably by cash, but Canterbury will provide a portable EFTPOS machine.
Please Note: Canterbury’s Saturday morning J/TAS Trimester Two sport will be running at the same time on the various ovals, up at the Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre, in the nearby Sports Hall, plus over at the CEC on High Road.
NB: The Technology Precinct toilets at the rear of the Trade Training Centre will be open for use – please follow the signs.
A Message From Mrs Yvette Peterson:
“Thanks to COVID, there remains some new Canterbury uniform item supply delays.
That means there are still new students at the school, as well as those who moved up from Junior into Secondary, that may not have all their required uniform items.
As a parent at the school, I wanted to make a call out to the Canterbury Community for anyone that may have old uniforms gathering dust in their cupboards – from past student alumni or from kids who’ve outgrown them – that could help make another student feel more comfortable on campus.
January’s and February’s meets were a big hit with parents, so we’re hosting another one this Saturday morning to help even more families.
But we REALLY need more Secondary School uniforms donated or put on sale at the meet.
And please spread the word about this event – THANK YOU!"
Sign Up NOW: Dance Project Incursion - Developing Short Dance Film Titled: Why We Dance?
Sign Up NOW: Dance Project Incursion - Developing Short Dance Film Titled: Why We Dance?
Calling ALL Year 9 and 10 students!
Do you like to 'move and groove'?
Here's your chance to be part of a dance incursion workshop to develop a short dance film titled: Why We Dance?
Guest artist Danica McKenzie, will be working with Mrs Brown and students to choreograph and perform for film, in both contemporary and hip-hop styles.
The workshop will run on Tuesday 24 May 2022 from 12:30pm – 5:00pm.
To be part of this special project, please sign up via THIS WEBLINK.
Net Set GO Junior Netball Program: Prep - Year 3: STARTS MONDAY!
Net Set GO Junior Netball Program: For Prep - Year 3: STARTS MONDAY - REGISTER NOW!
Dear Parents and Carers,
Here in Term 2, Canterbury will be offering the Net Set GO Program to our Junior School students in Prep – Year 3.
Net Set GO is Netball Australia’s only junior entry netball program.
It has been developed to provide children from 5 - 9 years of age with the best possible learning and playing experience, to develop a positive introduction to netball, ensuring enjoyment and continued participation.
This program will run over 5 weeks.
When: Monday Afternoons, 3:30pm – 4:30pm.
Sessions: First Session – THIS Monday 9 May 2022.
Final Session – Monday 6 June 2022.
Location: Canterbury Events Centre.
Students are to meet at the artificial grass area to be marked off the roll and taken across to the CEC by the supervising teacher.
Prep students and Year 1 students will meet at the ‘snail’ before being walked down to this meeting point.
At the end of the session, students need to be collected promptly from the CEC.
Uniform: Students can undertake this activity in the uniform that they need to wear on a Monday.
Some students may elect to change into sport shoes from their formal shoes.
Cost: The cost for this five-week program is $50.00 per student which is paid in advance.
This includes coaching and a netball pack for each participant.
Payment: Please pay for the program BY CLICKING HERE.
Registration: Please register students for this program BY CLICKING HERE.
Should you have any questions regarding the Net Set GO Program, please email Mr Ben Maxfield -
Yours faithfully
Mr Ben Maxfield Mrs Michelle Leftwich
Director of Sport and Activities K–6 Head of Junior School
Creative Gadgetry Back For Term 2 With Virtual Reality & Art - An Immersive Exploration
Creative Gadgetry Back For Term 2 With Virtual Reality & Art - An Immersive Exploration
Virtual Reality has been one of the fastest growing digital mediums within technology, with its uses spanning a multitude of applications.
Companies have developed specialised programs that can help architects design complete buildings, aid interior designers to complete their 'look and feel' with the final touches - such as decorating and furniture, and lastly, assist real-estate companies to allow future buyers to have 'walk-throughs' around completed house designs.
Others are developing programs to help future Olympians or professional athletes and teams to perfect their sporting skills and eliminate any weaknesses.
The below image shows an Archery athlete using Virtual Reality to practice his technique.
Our future doctors, nurses and surgeons are all using Virtual Reality to immerse themselves in their field and to perfect their skills to eliminate errors while treating actual patients in the real world.
However, one of the few areas that people haven’t fully explored using Virtual Reality that has amazing potential - are The Arts.
https://youtu.be/4a9VBtjJCnY
Canterbury College is excited to now include a fully immersive experience for students to explore The Arts, by joining this Term 2’s Creative Gadgetry Class, where we will be experimenting with how to create innovation and creativity within The Arts and Virtual Reality.
Students will have the opportunity to use the many different features of VR via the Oculus Rift with Tilt Brush.
You will learn to create small projects to begin with, and then choose a final project to create and enter into the annual Queensland Excellence in Art Design Awards.
Students from all over Queensland in pre-school, primary and secondary school are invited to enter - even the teachers! 😊
So come and join us for this exciting chance to explore yet another amazing technological gadget, while having fun, getting creative - and maybe even entering the art competition.
If you are interested, please fill out the following form and sign up to Canterbury Creative Gadgetry in the following weblink - MyCC - Canterbury Creative Gadgetry.
For more information you can also contact Mrs Sinclair on
Year 8 Business: Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market Stalls - TOMORROW WEDNESDAY: PLEASE BRING CASH!
Year 8 Business: Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market Stalls - TOMORROW WEDNESDAY: PLEASE BRING CASH!
What: Year 8 Business - Mother’s Day Pop-Up Market Stalls.
When: TOMORROW Wednesday 4 May 2022 - Morning Tea AND Lunch Break.
Where: Canteen Deck Outside Yalburru Café.
Who: For Secondary School Students & Staff.
Payments: CASH ONLY on the day!
Year 8 BEE students will be selling a wide range of Mother’s Day gifts.
The product ideas, production work and stall set-ups have been specially planned and will be delivered by our Year 8 Business class as part of their assessment.
A huge variety of gifts will be on sale priced from just $1.00 to $15.00 including: fabulous handmade items, unique Mother’s Day gift cards, gift bags and baskets, candles, stickers and more.
So treat your mum to something special from our conveniently placed market stalls.
Why: To get on board with the entrepreneurial venture and spirit of our Year 8 BEE students.
Term 2 Mario Kart Try-Outs For Fuse Cup Championships: TOMORROW!
Term 2 Mario Kart Try-Outs For Fuse Cup Championships: TOMORROW!
During Term 2, Fuse Cup will be hosting the highly anticipated Mario Kart Championships.
All students wishing to partake in this exhilarating contest are welcome to try out for a place on the team.
To be successful, you must rank in the Top 8 - i.e. the top eight students in Years 5-6 or the top eight students in Years 7-8.
As with the other Fuse Cup competitions, there are fantastic prizes to be won!
WHEN:
THIS Wednesday 4 May | 1:30pm to 2:15pm
THIS Thursday 5 May | 12:45pm to 1:25pm
WHERE:
Room M02
Students MUST be willing to participate in training during the lead-up to the District Schools Competition, allowing us the best chance to represent Canterbury College successfully.
If you would like to join us in this thrilling tournament, please complete the RSVP form located in MyCC News.
Canterbury College Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast: THIS FRIDAY MORNING - BOOK NOW!
Canterbury College Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast: THIS FRIDAY MORNING - BOOK NOW!
What: Canterbury College Annual Mother's Day Breakfast.
When: 6:45am – 8:30am, THIS Friday 6 May 2022.
Where: Yalburru Community Café – Canterbury College (Campus Map Below - Look Lower Middle Logo).
Who: ALL Canterbury Mums and their students.
Best Parking:
- Via Junior School High Road Gate – High Road, Waterford.
OR
- Via Early Learning Centre / Care Central Easterly Street Gate – Easterly Street, Waterford.
EVENT DETAILS
FREE Beverages: Yalburru Café AND Barista Coffee Van for espresso coffee or tea, plus cold bottled juices.
FREE Beverages: Boost Juice truck serving smoothies, juices and blends.
FREE Breakfast: Boxed breakfast containing yoghurt, gluten-free friand (cake), fruit salad and mini quiche.
Entertainment: Background music supplied by the Canterbury Music Faculty.
Seating: Yalburru Café and School Canteen seating plus picnic blankets on the grass.
Plenty of Mother's Day gifts and giveaways!
PLEASE RSVP VIA THE 'GET TICKETS' BUTTON ON THIS HUMANITIX WEBLINK HERE.
This will give us a rough indication around guest numbers for catering and seating – THANK YOU!
With COVID still causing staff and student absences, including our busy Hospitality Faculty, we have decided to proceed with a 'scaled down' version of our traditional Mother's Day Breakfast.
So this Friday morning, please come and join us at the 'Canterbury Family Hub' or the social heart of our College campus – the Yalburru Community Café.
This is where we would love our parents to start hanging out socially for coffee, cake and other gourmet refreshments, after dropping the children off at their classes in the mornings.
At our Mother's Day Breakfast you can check out:
- Our Yalburru Community Café – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC every weekday morning and for Saturday JTAS/TAS Home Game Rounds.
- Our new large Junior School Adventure Playground.
- Our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden - please feel free to 'clip and collect' some herbs to take home.
- Our Canterbury Taipans Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre.
- Our major campus native revegetation works.
Please hang around to chat while enjoying your coffee and tea on Friday morning.
And grab your FREE Canterbury College mug with its café loyalty card for super cheap refills at every visit.
See you Friday morning!
