BACK AGAIN BY POPULAR DEMAND: Canterbury Tiny Taipans FREE Aqua Babies 6-Week Program: 30-Minute Lessons | From THIS Tuesday 24 September – Tuesday 29 October @ Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury Aquatic Centre
BACK AGAIN BY POPULAR DEMAND: Canterbury Tiny Taipans FREE Aqua Babies 6-Week Program: 30-Minute Lessons | From THIS Tuesday 24 September – Tuesday 29 October @ Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury Aquatic Centre
Due to the resounding success of our first three FREE Aqua Babies Programs, we are delivering another course…
What: Canterbury Tiny Taipans FREE Aqua Babies 6-Week Program.
When: Six Consecutive Weeks | 30-Minute Lessons.
Week 1: 11am – 11:30am, Tuesday 24 September
Week 2: 11am – 11:30am, Tuesday 1 October
Week 3: 11am – 11:30am, Tuesday 8 October
Week 4: 11am – 11:30am, Tuesday 15 October
Week 5: 11am – 11:30am, Tuesday 22 October
Week 6: 11am – 11:30am, Tuesday 29 October
Where: Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury College Aquatic Centre
- Entry via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking.
NB: Our dedicated Learn To Swim Pool is a heated and fully shaded magnesium-infused hydrotherapy pool.
Who: For babies aged 4 – 6 months.
Hosts: Our fully qualified and experienced Canterbury Aquatic Centre instructors.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: To enrol or for more information, please email ASAP to avoid missing out –
Contact: Canterbury Tiny Taipans Swim School – T: 07 3299 0900 | E:
Course Information
Our first Starfish swim-level is aimed at introducing babies to the water in a fun, nurturing and safe learning environment.
These swim lessons will promote opportunities for you to bond with your baby alongside social interactions with other mums and caregivers in your local area.
Lessons foster confidence for both the baby and mother/caregiver in the water and provide practical takeaway skills to use at home or any swimming pool.
This introductory water familiarisation class is designed to build basic skills that prepare mums/caregivers and their infants for the enjoyable journey through our learn-to-swim levels.
Skills will be built through play, exploration and repetition starting with basic breath control and conditioning, movement through the water, and building trust.
NB: Terms & Conditions apply.
Don’t forget your towels and see you there!
Years 7 & 8 Parents & Carers Networking & Information Session: Resilience With Dr Justin Coulson From Channel 9’s Parental Guidance TV Show | 5pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday 10 September @ Performing Arts Centre – Canterbury College
Years 7 & 8 Parents & Carers Networking & Information Session: Resilience With Dr Justin Coulson From Channel 9’s Parental Guidance TV Show | 5pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday 10 September @ Performing Arts Centre – Canterbury College
Canterbury College is excited to welcome Dr Justin Coulson to our community to talk with our Years 7 & 8 parents and carers about resilience and developing strength, calmness and kindness in our children.
Dr Coulson is a co-host and parenting expert on Channel Nine’s Parental Guidance program, the founder of the happyfamilies.com.au website, and one of Australia’s most trusted parenting, relationships and wellbeing experts.
His Happy Families podcast is the #1 podcast in Australia for parenting and family issues.
What: Years 7 & 8 Parents & Carers Networking & Information Session: Resilience With Dr Justin Coulson From Channel 9’s Parental Guidance TV Show.
When: 5:00pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday 10 September 2024.
5:00pm – 6:00pm Drinks & Canapes | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Dr Justin Coulson Presentation.
Where: Performing Arts Amphitheatre | Performing Arts Theatre.
- Best parking via Easterly Street carparks, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking available.
Who: For ALL Years 7 & 8 Parents & Carers.
Hosts: Canterbury College Senior School Leadership Team.
Cost: FREE EVENT!
RSVPs: Please book your tickets before 11:59pm Thursday 5 September 2024 HERE.
YOU MUST RSVP FOR CATERING PURPOSES.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Senior School Admin - E: | T - 07 3299 0843.
REMINDER: 2024 Canterbury Father's Day Celebration & Dance Spectacular | 4pm - 7:45pm, THIS Friday 30 August @ CEC: Canterbury Events Centre: RSVP NOW!
REMINDER: 2024 Canterbury Father's Day Celebration & Dance Spectacular | 4pm - 7:45pm, THIS Friday 30 August @ CEC: Canterbury Events Centre: RSVP NOW!
We are looking forward to welcoming our Canterbury students and their families to our…
What: 2024 Canterbury Father’s Day Celebration & Canterbury Dance Spectacular!
When: THIS Friday 30 August 2024.
Times: 4:00pm – 6:00pm = Father’s Day Celebration. | 6:00pm – 7:45pm = Canterbury Dance Spectacular!
Where: CEC: Canterbury Events Centre – Canterbury College.
Parking: Via High Road Gate, Junior School Carpark.
Who: For ALL Junior School & Senior School Students, Fathers and Families.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: Please book your FREE tickets here – 2024 Canterbury Father’s Day Celebration and Dance Spectacular | Humanitix
Dress Code: Students – School Uniform or Dance Uniform. | Parents, Carers & Families – Smart Casual.
Event Details
Come along to enjoy a burger with the family from 4pm outside the Canterbury Events Centre, before settling in to watch our amazing students perform at the Dance Spectacular from 6pm.
Please refer to the attached flyer for additional information about the dance performances.
We can’t wait to spend the afternoon and evening with you celebrating our Canterbury Fathers and Carers.
Canterbury Dance 2025 | Senior School Co-Curricular Offerings + Week 9 Auditions + NEW BoyzCrew (Years 7-10): REGISTER NOW - CLOSES 8PM, THIS WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER!
Canterbury Dance 2025 | Senior School Co-Curricular Offerings + Week 9 Auditions + NEW BoyzCrew (Years 7-10): REGISTER NOW - CLOSES 8PM, THIS WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER!
Dear Parents, Carers & Students,
Canterbury College has a rich and thriving co-curricular Dance Program on offer to ALL students.
Please find below information that outlines these dance opportunities for Canterbury’s Senior School students next year in 2025.
Auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles information is covered, including costs and dance uniform requirements.
Please Note: Dance uniforms, jazz shoes and stockings orders for 2025 will open on Friday 1 November 2024 and close on Monday 11 November 2024.
ENSEMBLES INFORMATION
Canterbury Dance Troupe (Years 7-12)
This non-auditioned, non-competitive team is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for students eager to embrace the art of movement and dance.
Exploring choreography, jazz and contemporary dance styles, the Canterbury Dance Troupe offers a perfect opportunity for students to explore the skills of creating and performing dance in a nurturing environment.
Show Team (Years 7-9) and Canterbury Dance Company (Years 10-12)
Both the Show Team and Canterbury Dance Company are auditioned teams providing an opportunity for students to participate in competitive dancing for the College.
The team goal is to build on existing skills in musicality, coordination, confidence and stage presence, while developing skills in the jazz and lyrical/contemporary dance styles.
Students will compete in various eisteddfods, and perform at school events such as Assemblies, the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular and stage musicals.
Hip Hop Varsity (Years 7-12)
This auditioned dance team allows students to participate in competitive Hip Hop dancing with the College, while the team goal is to build on skills in this Hip Hop style.
Students will compete in various eisteddfods and perform at the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular.
Students in Hip Hop Varsity are permitted to also audition for the Show Team or the Canterbury Dance Company if they wish.
Hip Hop Squad (Years 7-12)
This non-auditioned dance team provides an avenue for students to learn and perform Hip Hop with the College in a non-competitive environment.
The team goal is to develop technical and expressive skills in this modern dance style.
Students will perform at the annual Canterbury Dance Spectacular, and Hip Hop Squad students are permitted to audition for other ensembles if they wish.
NEW - SFD Technique Class (Years 4-10)
This is a jazz technique class where students study the SFD: Southern Federation of Dance exam syllabus and prepare for an optional exam at the end of the year.
These skills further enhance technical and expressive dance abilities to support excellence across all ensembles.
NEW - BoyzCrew (Years 7-10)
We are seeking Expressions Of Interest for this new class expansion into Senior School for boys in Years 7-10.
This ensemble focuses on movement created specifically for boys to enhance coordination, gross motor skills, musicality, confidence, teamwork and self-expression.
Please CLICK HERE to show your interest in registering for this class.
Please fill in the relevant form/s below for the dance ensembles that appeal to you or your children:
Show Team - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 6-8, 2024 (Years 7-9, 2025)
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Friday 6 September 2024
- Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
Canterbury Dance Company - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 9-11, 2024 (Years 10-12, 2025)
- 7:00am - 8:00am, Friday 6 September 2024
- Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
Hip Hop Varsity - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
Audition Details
- Open to students currently in Years 6-11, 2024 (Years 7-12, 2025)
- 7:00am - 8:00am, Thursday 5 September 2024
- Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College
What To Bring/Wear:
- Clothing: Canterbury Dance Uniform OR Canterbury Sports Uniform
- Footwear: Joggers/Sneakers (Hip Hop), Jazz Shoes
- Drink Bottle
THESE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL CLOSE AT 8:00PM, WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2024.
Audition outcomes will be sent via email before the end of Term 3, and rehearsals for these ensembles commence in Term 4, 2024.
Auditions are always competitive with many students attending each year.
Given the limited number of available dance positions, regrettably, not all students can be accommodated for every audition-based team.
So please respect that audition decisions made by our staff are final.
Additionally, it is important to note that securing a spot within a team for a specific year, does not automatically ensure a place in the following years.
Enrolment for the 2025 Canterbury Dance Troupe (CDT), Hip Hop Squad (HHS) and Southern Federation of Dance (SFD) Technique Class is via Clipboard and will open in Term 4, 2024.
The current 2024 teams will continue rehearsals as per the Term 4 schedule that will be posted on MyCC.
If there is enough interest, enrolments for the new BoyzCrew (Years 7-10) will open in Term 1, 2025 via Clipboard (Time TBA).
CDT, SFD and HHS for 2025 will commence rehearsals in Week 2 of Term 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Cathy Brown -
Yours faithfully
Mrs Cathy Brown Mrs Rebecca Adamson
Dance Coordinator Head of Senior School
2025 Canterbury Dance - Senior School Table PDF
2025 Canterbury Dance - Uniform Guide PDF
The Scene Project: Performance Evening – ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ By Wendy Mocke | 5:30pm – 6pm, Thursday 5 September @ Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College
The Scene Project: Performance Evening – ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ By Wendy Mocke | 5:30pm – 6pm, Thursday 5 September @ Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College
What: The Scene Project: Performance Evening – ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ By Wendy Mocke.
When: 5:30pm – 6:00pm, Thursday 5 September 2024.
Where: Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College.
– Best parking via Easterly Street carparks, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking available.
Who: ALL Senior School Parents & Families MOST Welcome.
Hosts: Senior School Drama Teacher Mr Matthew Kopelke and our Creative Industries Faculty’s Senior School Drama Students.
Cost: FREE Event!
RSVPs: NOT Required.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contact: Performing Arts Dept: T – 07 3299 0812 | E –
More Information
The Scene Project is a participatory style project, which involves schools in the creative process of performance, from rehearsal through to final presentation.
The Scene Project is about acknowledging students and teachers as artists and encouraging live performance in a professional space and manner.
The Scene Project gives students the opportunity to access a newly commissioned script and stage a public performance.
This year's text is ‘Flowers In Antarctica’ by Wendy Mocke.
Ancient rivals and custodians of the sea, Whales and Orcas live in understanding and fear of each other.
For centuries they’ve always had a shared enemy: HUMANS.
Now the seas are warmer, the ice caps are melting, and it’s affecting everyone in the ocean world.
But that’s not what’s drawn everyone to the urgent Ocean Tribal council.
The arrival of a foreign species off the coast of Manus, Papua New Guinea, is creating more of a threat.
An alien life form planning to seize earth from the sea up.
Sahul and Sunda, a teen orca and teen whale, could be what everyone needs to save the planet and the animal kingdom as we know it...
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So you are warmly invited to view the LIVE performance of Canterbury's 2024 The Scene Project work on Thursday 5 September in the Performing Arts Theatre from 5:30pm until 6:00pm.
Regards
Mr Matthew Kopelke
Teacher - Senior School
Canterbury College
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – College Internet Network Restored
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL – College Internet Network Restored
Dear Parents and Carers,
I am pleased to inform you that the Canterbury College internet service has been fully restored.
Students should be able to access MyCC and other online services from this evening.
Thank you for your patience and support while our IT team worked diligently to resolve this issue.
Kind regards,
Meagan King
Deputy Principal
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - College Network Outage
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - College Network Outage
Dear Parents and Carers,
As you may be aware, the College network was down today due to a server issue.
Our team are working to restore this issue.
Delays may continue over the next 12-24 hours.
If your child has assessment due and cannot upload to MyCC, please reassure them that their teacher is aware of the internet disruption, and they will not be disadvantaged.
Kind regards,
Meagan King
Deputy Principal
Celebrating Queensland's School Crossing Supervisors’ 40 Years Service During National Road Safety Week (Monday 26 – Friday 30 August)
Celebrating Queensland's School Crossing Supervisors’ 40 Years Service During National Road Safety Week (Monday 26 – Friday 30 August)
This year, Queensland’s School Crossing Supervisor Scheme celebrates 40 years of keeping kids safe as they travel to and from school.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is celebrating this milestone across the state during this Queensland Road Safety Week (26-30 August 2024).
So we'd like to say a big ‘thank you’ to our wonderful Canterbury School Crossing Supervisors for everything you do for our students and school community.
You do a great job keeping our students and other pedestrians safe, as they cross the road in peak drop-off and pick-up times.
You too can show your appreciation for our School Crossing Supervisors by slowing down, following directions, and being courteous while travelling within our school zone during peak times.
Did You Know?
- The School Crossing Supervisor Scheme is operated by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- There are more than 2,000 school crossing supervisors who operate over 1,300 crossings at more than 700 Queensland schools.
- There has not been a single fatality on a supervised crossing since the scheme started in 1984!
More information and resources are located on the StreetSmarts Queensland Website HERE.
REMINDER: Laurie Maetam Oval Official Dedication & Sign Unveiling Ceremony | 9:50am - 10:15am, THIS Saturday 24 August @ No.2 Main Oval Embankment – Canterbury College: YOUR INVITATION
REMINDER: Laurie Maetam Oval Official Dedication & Sign Unveiling Ceremony | 9:50am - 10:15am, THIS Saturday 24 August @ No.2 Main Oval Embankment – Canterbury College: YOUR INVITATION
What: Laurie Maetam Oval Official Dedication & Sign Unveiling Ceremony.
When: 9:50am – 10:15am, THIS Saturday Morning 24 August 2024.
Canterbury College vs Ormiston College TAS Sport Home Round.
Where: No.2 Main Oval P Block Rear Embankment – Canterbury College.
- Entry via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford with plenty of onsite parking available.
Who: ALL Attending Students, Parents & Carers, Current Staff, Coaches, Canterbury Alumni Graduates, and Former Canterbury Staff MOST WELCOME!
Hosts: College Principal Mr Dan Walker, Deputy Principal Mrs Meagan King, College Chaplain Fr Dan Talbot AND Special Guest Mr Laurie Maetam.
RSVPs: Not Required.
Please join us as we officially dedicate and rename our Main Oval as the Laurie Maetam Oval with celebratory cake and of course our special guest!
There will be a short break in the TAS Sport fixtures so all students, families and staff can attend the short ceremony.
Mr Laurie Maetam served as our Cricket Coach, Science Teacher and Head of Science from 1991 until his retirement in 2023.
We’re sure Laurie would love to see you all there as we thank him for so many years of service.
Reminder: Boost Juice is booked in for Saturday Sport near our School Gym on this Saturday 24 August and the following Saturday 31 August and TAS Sport Finals Round on Saturday 7 September.
