Junior School Vice Captains: Finn Watt & Arabella Carr - Term One Wrap
Junior School Vice Captains: Finn Watt & Arabella Carr - Term One Wrap
Wow, what a hectic Term One this has been!
A COVID-19 delayed start to the term, followed by gigantic amounts of rain, separated some of us from our teachers, classmates and school, and forced us into online learning.
It has been challenging, but in true Canterbury style, we fought through…
Term One Wrap
Term One has provided our students with many sporting opportunities, such as Junior TAS hockey and cricket, Woolworths Cricket Blast, and of course our Running Club, which has been very popular - especially for the younger students.
It is great to see everyone getting involved and showing their College pride.
The new Junior School playground has been a hive of excitement and has been an asset to our break times.
It is exciting to have the slides and so many activities to do on the ovals now.
Whether you prefer to hang out with your friends in the shaded undercover areas, challenge yourself with the climbing nets, or just slide down the fire brigade poles, there is something for everyone.
The new afternoon student pick-up zones have been a huge success, easing car park congestion and making collection times much quicker.
The new drop-off and pick-up area for Years 5 and 6 students over near the pool, has significantly helped with smooth runnings in the mornings and afternoons for our parents and carers.
Our wonderful Year 6 leaders have received fabulous feedback from parents and students, for their amazing assistance at the P-2 drop-off zone, with our younger students each morning.
Well done Captains and please keep up the great work!
While the Year 6 students are away on Camp, some of our eager Year 5 students will fill in these roles.
Some of our Year 5 and 6 students recently took part in the International ‘Just Dance’ eSports Competition.
They did amazingly well!
Congratulations to our Queensland Primary Scenic Rim/Ipswich District Fuse Cup ‘Just Dance’ Champions Isabella Heath, Lyla Ries, Hannah Kelmanson and Ruby Fay.
All the best for the Queensland State Titles in November.
Our new Taipan Roboneers Club has been busy learning coding fundamentals and programming their robots.
These students have been working hard to identify a problem, move their robot from a set location for a specific distance measurement, then collect an item, and finally return to its starting point.
Students have been designing a series of actions through coding, which programs their robots, then testing and improving its functionality - it has been lots of fun!
Now it is that time of year again… celebrating our 35th birthday Foundation Day with morning Chapel service lead by our new College Chaplain Reverend Melusi Sibanda, then our successful past student awards, then the running of our annual Cursus Magnus eight-leg relay race.
With eight representatives from each of the six Houses from Years 5 – 12, plus a staff team and past students team, they all ran the race of their lives doing two laps each (800 metres) in front of the entire school cheering them on.
And no… Becket House finally had their years long strangehold on the Cursus Magnus Shield broken by… Ramsey House! Congratulations to the Raptors in blue and their eight runners!
There are only three weeks left in this term, and moving into Term Two, we are hoping for less disruptions.
We look forward to seeing Canterbury back in full swing, with a busy calendar of sporting choices, learning opportunities and plenty of Canterbury spirit.
We wish you all a wonderful time over the upcoming Easter Holidays.
This time will allow everyone to spend time with friends and family doing the things they love.
Whether it be days at the beach, movies or vacations, it is the perfect time to refresh and get ready to tackle Term Two.
Stay safe and well!
Finn and Arabella
Talking Taipans - Episode 3, 2022 🐍 With Special Guests!
Talking Taipans - Episode 3, 2022 🐍 With Catherine Krzensk & Ben Maxfield + Special Guests!
https://youtu.be/N1PA6JY9Gik
Finally! We have a Home Round fixture right here at Canterbury College to finish up Week 7 of Term One!
So talking all things Taipans are our indomitable hosts Mrs Catherine Krzensk (Mrs K) - Director of Sport and Activities, and Mr Ben Maxfield - Head of HPE and Sports (P-Year 6).
This episode they are joined by our special guests: Girls Basketball Captain - Madisen-Jade Iva, Girls Football Captain - Olivia Brown and Girls Tennis Captain - Kate Neill, to discuss International Women's Day, their own female sporting heroes and the sports themselves.
Enjoy - and GO TAIPANS!
Our full TAS and Junior TAS Sport Fixtures attached below...
Canterbury's 35th Foundation Day Celebrations: Monday Morning 14 March
Canterbury's 35th Foundation Day Celebrations: Monday Morning 14 March
What: Canterbury College 35th Foundation Day Celebrations
When: THIS Monday Morning 14 March 2022
Starts: 8:45am Seating For
- 8:50am: Foundation Day Morning Chapel
- 9:30am: 2022 Canterbury Alumni Network Awards
Finishes 9:50am | Then Walk Across Campus For
- 10:00am: Cursus Magnus 'Our Great College Race'
Ends: 10:50am
Where: Foundation Day Morning Chapel AND 2022 Canterbury Alumni Network Awards - Canterbury Events Centre (CEC).
Where: Cursus Magnus 'Our Great College Race' - Oval 1, Athletics Track - Canterbury College.
Who: Foundation Day Morning Chapel AND 2022 Canterbury Alumni Network Awards - Junior & Secondary School Students | Award Winners | College Staff.
Who: Cursus Magnus 'Our Great College Race':
Spectators: All Junior & Secondary School Students | All Parents & Past Students Welcome | College Staff.
Runners (Teams of 8): Years 5 – 12 Students | Canterbury Alumni Members | College Staff.
Canterbury celebrates its 35th Anniversary Foundation Day, by reflecting on how far we’ve come, and looking forward to the ‘milestones and magic’ over the next 35 years, with Morning Chapel in the CEC.
Then we recognise three leading past students with our 2022 Canterbury Alumni Network Awards, with trophies presented in the following three categories: Young Alumnus of the Year, Entrepreneur Alumnus of the Year and Trailblazer Alumnus of the Year.
Finally, Cursus Magnus will see representative teams of eight from all six Houses, the Canterbury Alumni Network and College Staff racing each other in our great relay race on the Taipans Athletics Track.
Each runner must complete two laps (800 metres) before passing the baton onto the next runner, until all eight runners have completed their laps to find the overall winning team.
Best performing House WINS. Who will come out on top?
Will 2021 Cursus Magnus Champions Becket House retain their title?
Come and show your House and College spirit as we compete in one of our big Inter-House events for the 2022 School Year.
Happy Canterbury Foundation Day!
REMINDER: 2022 Canterbury Business Network Breakfast THIS Friday!
REMINDER: 2022 Canterbury Business Network Breakfast THIS Friday!
Dear Valued Business Partners,
You are warmly invited to join us at our popular…
What: 2022 Canterbury Business Network Breakfast.
When: 6:45am For 7:00am Start – 8:30am, THIS Friday 11 March 2022.
Where: Canterbury Functions Centre (Trade Training Centre Restaurant) - Canterbury College.
- Use Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty Of On-Site Parking.
Who: Canterbury Business Network Members & Guests.
If you wish to join our Canterbury Business Network to access our school community and student employment opportunities, please contact Mr Greg Wacker:
Tel - 0437 699 840 | Email -
Canterbury Business Network Webpage
Dress Code: Business OR Smart Casual.
Breakfast Event Cost: $15 per person.
• Full Breakfast Buffet & Barista Coffee Van.
• Guest Speaker: Peter Maddock: Director - Advocacy, Engagement & Operations at the Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner.
With Jeni Walters: Marketing & Communications Team Member.
There are also representatives from the: Logan Office of Economic Development, Australian Retailers Association and the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce.
Please RSVP via the 'Get Tickets' button on this Humanitix weblink.
College Information Session Videos: Welcome (And Welcome Back) To Canterbury!
College Information Session Videos: Welcome (And Welcome Back) To Canterbury!
Despite pandemic school start delays and campus visitor restrictions, extreme weather events and flooding, and ever-changing government directives, we are charging on with Term One – reaching Week 7 already!
However, three event ‘casualties’ of this rollercoaster start to 2022 have been the:
- New Families Welcome BBQ Night And Principal’s Briefing
- Junior School Parents Information Evening
- Year 12 Seniors Soiree Information Evening
Not to be deterred, we have captured all the essential content from these events in the below video presentations.
So here is your chance to see WHO does WHAT at our College, HOW and WHY…
Enjoy – and welcome (or welcome back) to Canterbury!
New Canterbury Families Welcome: Principal’s Briefing (4:09)
https://youtu.be/BxHICRZgk1g
Junior School Parents Information Briefing (21:34)
https://youtu.be/mzYaCeuZ39s
Year 12 Seniors And Parents Information Briefing (7:54)
https://youtu.be/xO1p0sBdnIc
Logan Coaches: Wednesday Bus Update
Logan Coaches: Wednesday Bus Update
We wish to advise that Logan Coaches will be running ALL bus services tomorrow - Thursday 3 March 2022.
This will be your contracted services and all other routes that service Canterbury College.
Obviously routes will not be serviced on Thursday if unforeseen road flooding or road closures occur overnight after this message.
Kind regards
Assistant General Manager
Cavbus Group / Logan Coaches
Please Note: Clarks Logan City Bus Service and Bus Queensland: Park Ridge Transit are separate bus companies that service Canterbury College - https://canterbury.qld.edu.au/community/parents/bus-routes/
Canterbury College Principal's Update: For Wednesday 2 March 2022
Canterbury College Principal's Update: For Wednesday 2 March 2022
Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
Our best wishes and prayers continue to flow for those families who’ve experienced or are currently enduring flood inundation, isolation and electricity outages.
While we have opened the campus today for students who are able to get here, the option to continue learning by logging in remotely through Teams has been well-received, with high take-up rates.
There is no doubt the road network into Canterbury through Beenleigh has been stretched beyond capacity and there have been delays this morning, and no doubt again this evening too, when commuters are utilising this route.
We are told that some roads around us are opening up, but for some, the high-water mark has only just been reached, and it may be days until access is available to Canterbury from some directions.
We have been very fortunate to avoid seriously water-damaged classrooms, and to be located on High Road which has Beenleigh area road access, unlike many other Logan area schools.
For Secondary students who are anxious about assessment dates, please be assured that we will push due dates and checkpoints for assignments, and reschedule in class tests for all students.
We know there are some students who either cannot attend in person or remotely and this is quite okay!
No student will be disadvantaged academically as a result of these floods.
We will be liaising with the QCAA to ensure our Year 12s in particular – who are experiencing hardships as a result of the floods, receive all the special consideration that is available to them.
If families wish to take advantage of the option to learn remotely tomorrow or Friday, this continues to be a viable choice.
Teachers are preparing work at the moment that is suitable for face-to-face AND remote learning.
One of the very few benefits of this terrible COVID pandemic, is that it has given us the ability to move our education online very quickly.
At times like this, we realise what a huge community footprint we have, with Canterbury families stretching out in a wide 20-25 kilometre radius right around our campus.
That means each of our families will have experienced very different flooding conditions, from the least to the worst, and this is why we are openly offering whichever option suits your situation best.
Finally, as always – please stay safe!
Kind regards
Dan Walker
College Principal
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If you cannot get here or access Remote Learning, please advise our Student Absentee channels, so we can be best prepared for daily classes – thank you!
Absentee Line: 07 3299 0858
Coming Off M1 Flood Avoidance Route To Canterbury College
Coming Off M1 Flood Avoidance Route To Canterbury College
Dear Colleagues,
I have put together a map of the route to take to Canterbury College that avoids any flooding.
It is a two-page map (and I do apologise for my ink work - I left my stylus at work).
Please allow additional travel time when planning your journey.
If coming off the M1, please take Exit 35.
At the roundabout where the 7/11 Service Station is, turn right onto Main Road, and this will then turn into Milne Street.
Follow this all the way to the roundabout where the Mt Warren Sports Centre will be on your left.
At this roundabout turn onto Hammel Street and follow this all the way up to the roundabout (the bridge for the train line will be above you).
If that roundabout is closed, there will be a little side street with a bakery that you can take 50m beforehand.
This will take you out onto Logan River Road too.
At this roundabout, turn left onto Logan River Road and follow this road up the hill and then down.
Once you come down the hill, Bunnings will be on your left, and turn left at the lights (Fletcher Road).
This will take you onto Fletcher Road.
At the next sets of lights, turn right onto Glasson Drive.
Follow Glasson Drive to High Road.
Once at High Road, turn left and follow this until you can see the school!
Kind regards
Arnie Marraiya
Director of Administration
Canterbury College
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LOGAN COACHES UPDATE
Please be advised Logan Coaches are unable to service Canterbury College tomorrow Wednesday 2 March 2022.
We have suspended all services in our area due to flooded access roads and student and driver safety.
Thanks for your understanding.
Assistant General Manager
Cavbus Group / Logan Coaches
Canterbury College REOPENS Wednesday 2 March 2022
Canterbury College REOPENS Wednesday 2 March 2022
Canterbury College will reopen on Wednesday 2 March 2022 to resume important Term One face-to-face education on campus.
In the Secondary School, concurrent online Teams sessions may be delivered alongside face-to-face classes, to cater for those students forced to remain at home.
In the Junior School, a list of activities to complete for absent students on MyCC or in OneNote is planned to be available, and we are working on this today.
Onsite power appears secure and the rain-affected classrooms have been successfully dried out.
Although Waterford-Tamborine Road and that bottom end of Easterly Street’s dip still look like inland seas, there are no issues with College access via High Road.
So please come to school tomorrow if you are able.
And just to be perfectly clear, we are NOT asking any parents or students to risk floodwaters or flooded roads or to ignore any road closure signs, based on where they are coming from.
Different homes will have different floodwater scenarios spanning from very safe to high risk.
If you cannot get here, please advise our Student Absentee channels ASAP, so we can be best prepared for Wednesday classes.
Absentee Line: 07 3299 0858
Now the only way into Canterbury for those who use the M1, is via the Beenleigh South Exit through Beenleigh / Mount Warren Park and through Holmview and Bethania.
I know those who live to the south and west of the College are still likely to be cut off for some time yet.
At the time of writing, we are unsure how many, if any, of the Logan bus routes will be running on Wednesday.
It may be best to presume they are not available at this stage, and to plan around this, by leaving for school earlier than normal.
Loganlea Road - especially through Meadowbrook, if you haven’t seen the images, is deep underwater at the moment.
Sports and club activities that run indoors (and maybe some outdoor activities) will I’m sure be able to train this week.
Mrs Krzensk will issue a single communication on MyCC this afternoon, which confirms training schedules for sports and activities.
Finally, as always – please stay safe!
Kind regards
Dan Walker
College Principal
LOGAN COACHES UPDATE
Please be advised Logan Coaches are unable to service Canterbury College on Wednesday 2 March 2022.
We have suspended all services in our area due to flooded access roads and student and driver safety.
Thanks for your understanding.
Assistant General Manager
Cavbus Group / Logan Coaches
Logan City Council Emergency Services Website: Regular Updates / LIVE Flood Watch / LIVE Road Traffic Cameras - Home Disaster Dashboard (logan.qld.gov.au)
MyCC Message From Our Junior School - Return To Campus / Online Learning: Wednesday 2 March
MyCC Message From Our Secondary School - Classes Resume Wednesday 2 March
MyCC Message From Our Performing Arts Faculty - Performing Arts Rehearsals Cancelled: Wednesday 2 March
Canterbury College REMAINS CLOSED Tuesday 1 March 2022
Canterbury College REMAINS CLOSED Tuesday 1 March 2022
Canterbury College will remain CLOSED on Tuesday 1 March 2022, in the ongoing interests of family and staff safety, amid the flooding Albert and Logan Rivers surrounding our campus.
The Logan River at Waterford will not peak until tomorrow afternoon while the Albert River is rising faster than anyone predicted.
Our school has sustained some minor flood damage to classrooms and the electricity grid is still volatile and unreliable.
This means all year level classes, Camp Australia (OSHC) and our Early Learning Centre are again completely cancelled and not available throughout Tuesday.
Remote Learning will also not be offered, with power and internet services cut to many areas around Logan, disadvantaging numerous Canterbury families.
Some key arterial roads heading to and from Canterbury remain flooded, with road closure signs still in place.
In addition, many train and bus services – including Logan Coaches, remain suspended until further notice.
A growing number of private and state government Logan schools have announced, or will soon be announcing their closures too, in line with Emergency Services safety guidelines.
A decision will be made on Tuesday afternoon regarding campus operations for Wednesday, based on flooding and road conditions which cannot be predicted at this point.
So please stay safe wherever you are, and again my prayers to those families who are still battling rising waters, or whose homes went underwater over the weekend.
When these waters finally recede and the damage unmasks itself, I’m sure there will be many of us in this community ready to step up to assist those who need the help.
This Logan City Council Emergency Services Website offers regular updates and LIVE flood watch and road traffic cameras - Home - Disaster Dashboard (logan.qld.gov.au)
Dan Walker
College Principal