Woolworths Cricket Blast Program: Sign Up Now!

Woolworths Cricket Blast Program: Sign Up Now!

Dear Parents and Carers,

In 2022 Canterbury is offering the Woolworths Cricket Blast program!

This program will occur on our Junior School Oval on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm - 4:30pm commencing THIS Tuesday 15 February 2022.

Woolworths Cricket Blast will run for six weeks, with the last session falling on Tuesday 22 March 2022.

Junior School students in Years 1- 3 are invited to participate in this great activity.

Woolworths Cricket Blast will be coordinated under the guidance of Queensland Cricket, with a special emphasis on FUN skills acquisition and game awareness.

All participating students are to meet at the artificial grass area between the Years 4 and 5 classrooms to have their name marked off by a Canterbury staff member.

From there, students will be taken down to Oval 3.

Students are to be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the session.

The program cost is $99.00 which is sundry billed, and includes six weeks of coaching by accredited coaches and a bonus participant pack.

Students need to be registered for the program online by following these steps:
• Visit play.cricket.com.au
• Click on ‘Search for club or centre’ in the top right hand corner of the webpage, and then search for Canterbury College and follow the prompts from there.

This is a very exciting opportunity for our younger students to gain valuable knowledge and skills in the game of cricket, while having a great time with their friends after school.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by email - 

Yours faithfully

Mr Ben Maxfield                                           Mrs Michelle Leftwich
Head of HPE and Sport (Junior School)         Head of Junior School


Canterbury Business Network 2022

Canterbury Business Network 2022

The current COVID health crisis in Queensland continues to cause huge economic challenges to our local businesses and their families.

The Canterbury Business Network (CBN) is here to support and promote the interests of our Canterbury families and their local businesses.

The CBN is founded on three pillars of support:

  1. To support the development of valuable school-business relationships.
  2. To support Canterbury’s local businesses by providing opportunities for them to raise their profile amongst the large Canterbury community.
  3. To support Canterbury’s local businesses by providing access to valuable business resources and learning opportunities at regular CBN events.

There are currently 95 CBN members since its creation in late 2020, and membership is OPEN to businesses owned, operated or employing members of the Canterbury community.

If you wish to promote your goods or services to the Canterbury community, please CLICK HERE and continue as a Guest user.

Alternatively, if you wish to use the CBN to support a local business, please CLICK HERE.

Together we can make a difference to our local community!

Please contact Mr Greg Wacker if you would like to discuss the Canterbury Business Network further - 


Welcome Back To The 2022 Canterbury Campus From The Principal

Welcome Back To The 2022 Canterbury Campus From The Principal

We are so pleased and excited to have our students back on school grounds from Monday.

I know I speak on behalf of all Canterbury teachers when I say the last fortnight has been strange, to say the least, not seeing our classrooms and playgrounds abuzz with students.

Now full campus operations are not yet possible, with information evenings, parent events, excursions, assemblies etc deemed too high risk by the Queensland Government at this stage.

After the first month of February operations, we hope to see some of these events back.

In the meantime, we will substitute with video content, video streaming and news updates through MyCC, our Website News Page, Facebook and Instagram.

Although uniform supplies have started to trickle through, we know there are challenges for some time yet with some items.

I thank our tremendous Canterbury Supporters Groups for getting behind those Buy Sell Swap Meets held on Saturdays here at the College, to ensure new families especially, have access to some basic uniform requirements for the start of school.

The staff are energised and ready to 'turbo-charge' the learning of all students in the College from Monday onwards.

We have some wonderful new facilities improvements for our students to enjoy in both the Junior and Secondary Schools.

Although there have been some hold-ups due to workforce COVID shortages and ongoing wet weather, we are close to having all buildings and grounds holiday projects completed.

I especially thank Michelle Leftwich (Head of Junior School) and Rebecca Adamson (Head of Secondary School) for their leadership over the past month, preparing our staff and students for both supervised learning and for the delayed first day of school.

Welcome back to 182 Old Logan Village Road everybody...


FREE Canterbury Jobs Board Advertising Open NOW!

FREE Canterbury Jobs Board Advertising Open NOW!

The Canterbury Jobs Board is an online hub where local businesses can advertise casual, part-time or full-time employment, internships, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities, by connecting with Canterbury students and their families.

Advertising on the Canterbury Jobs Board is totally FREE.

Please click this Canterbury Jobs Board weblink to register online.

Once your vacancy or opportunity is registered, the College will contact you before the advertisement goes live on the website.

Canterbury students and the wider Canterbury community will be notified of new positions appearing on the Jobs Board through the College’s online news feed.

For further information, please contact Mr Greg Wacker - 


School Based Traineeship In Childcare - Waterford & Edens Landing

School Based Traineeship In Childcare - Waterford & Edens Landing

Hello Students,

Canterbury College has been invited to put forward three students for a traineeship in childcare and education at an early learning centre in Waterford and Edens Landing.

This traineeship would be offered one day a week commencing in Term 2 or 3.

The successful candidates would undertake paid employment and study the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Please Note: The traineeship would be in addition to current school studies and any missed lessons would need to be followed up on.

If you are interested in applying for this childcare traineeship, please email Ms Bre Ramsay-Orr (Direct of Student Futures) with your draft resume, cover letter and this attached Expression Of Interest Form before 4pm NEXT Thursday 10 February 2022 - 

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions.

Kind regards

Ms Bre Ramsay-Orr
Director of Student Futures


Mainfreight Industry Partnership - Canterbury Student Employment Opportunities

Mainfreight Industry Partnership - Canterbury Student Employment Opportunities

Dear Students and Families,

Mainfreight is a global leader in the transport and freight industry, and excitingly, ​​​Canterbury College has been chosen as their partner school for engagement and employment opportunities in Australia.

This is a wonderful opportunity and has been awarded to us due to the outstanding achievements, significant career progression and employment success of former Canterbury College students.

So Mainfreight would like to offer a kick-start to Canterbury students seeking a career pathway in the transport and supply chain industry.

Location: Mainfreight Transport - Larapinta, QLD.

Work Type: Casual.

Hours: 3 x 4 hour shifts per week for total 12 hours per week.
Mainfreight is open to negotiating days and start times to suit each student’s needs from Mondays to Fridays 4:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturdays 7:00am – 12:00pm noon.

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Own Transport: Students will need reliable transport, either their own vehicle or a parent/guardian who can drop them off and collect them, as public transport is not accessible to Larapinta.

Application Process:

  1. Email your resume and cover letter to - 
  2. Students will be contacted via phone for an interview.
  3. Mainfreight will need to complete pre-employment drug & alcohol testing and police checks before commencement, should you be successful.

Remuneration: Students will be paid the award rate applicable to their position under the Road Transport & Distribution Award 2020.

The Role:

The role will be hands-on and based around the Afternoon Shift initially, where students will learn the operations from the ground up.

They will begin by learning how to scan, check and sort freight and the process involved in loading and unloading interstate line-haul and local pick up units.

For students who are interested in gaining their forklift license, Mainfreight will also assist them in this.

Should the students enjoy their experience and wish to continue over the holidays, Mainfreight is open to offering extended hours between 4-8 hours, for up to 5 days a week.

They are also mindful that around exam times, students would not be able to work 3 shifts, so they are open to being flexible with those dates to accommodate these studies.

Career Pathways:

As Mainfreight believe in promoting from within, once the students have a complete understanding of the PM shift - after graduating and are available full-time - there are many internally advertised opportunities they can pursue across their Transport, Warehousing & Air & Ocean Divisions, including operations, sales and administration.

This is a great school - industry partnership with a world-leading company.

So please don't hesitate to get in contact with any questions.

Kind regards

Ms Bre Ramsay-Orr
Director of Student Futures

07 3299 0920


NEW Canterbury Uniforms Full Stock Update + USED Uniforms Buy Sell Swap Meet On Again!

NEW Canterbury Uniforms Full Stock Update + USED Uniforms Buy Sell Swap Meet On Again!

NEW Canterbury School Uniforms: Full Stock Update - Wednesday 2 February 2022

Boys Prep Blue Shirts: Available instore BOTH locations.
Boys Years 5–6 Blue Shirts: Available instore BOTH locations.
Boys Years 712 White Shirts: Limited supply available instore BOTH locations. Currently limited to one per person until the full order arrives.
Boys P4 Formal Navy Shorts: On the way but unlikely to be instore before school goes back. Please wear ELC shorts or any Navy style shorts in the interim.
Boys Grey Knee High Socks: Available instore BOTH locations.
Boys Grey Ankle Socks: Available instore BOTH locations.
Girls Prep Checked Blouses: Available instore BOTH locations. Sizes 8-16 limited stock. More stock arriving March.
Girls Junior Checked Culottes: Very limited stock available all sizes. More stock arriving April.
Girls Junior Checked Dresses: Very limited stock available all sizes. More stock arriving April.
Girls Years 712 White Blouses: Stock significantly delayed. Seeking alternative white blouse that can be swapped back at no cost, when the proper stock arrives in April.
Girls Years 712 Grey Skirts: Available instore BOTH locations.
Girls Socks: Stock delayed. Plain white ankle socks can be worn in the interim.
Boys & Girls Sport Shorts: Stock is low with only Sizes 8, 10 and XS available. New stock should arrive mid-February. Alternative sport shorts for secondary students available.
Boys & Girls P4 Formal Hats: Available instore BOTH locations from Thursday afternoon 3 February.
Boys & Girls Years 512 Formal Hats: Deliveries not expected until March.

 

CANTERBURY COLLEGE – CAMPUS UNIFORM SHOP

Tel: 07 3299 0925
Email: 
Address: Access Via Gate D or E, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.

Opening Hours:

WEEK 2: Monday 31 January – Friday 4 February 2022
Monday and Wednesday and Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 3:30pm

WEEK 3: Monday 7 February – Friday 11 February 2022
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 11:30am

THE SCHOOL LOCKER – LOGANHOLME SUPERSTORE

Tel: 07 3440 9777 or 07 3440 9701
Email: 
Address: Shop 2, 3878 Pacific Highway, Loganholme.

Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Thursday: 8:30am – 6:00pm, Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Sunday 6 February ONLY: 10:00am - 2:00pm. Closed all other Sundays.

IT’S ON AGAIN THIS SATURDAY MORNING!

What: Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 2!
A Parents Event Proudly Supported (Again) By Canterbury College.

When: 9:00am - 11:30am, THIS Saturday Morning 5 February 2022.

Where: Canterbury College: Trade Training Centre (TTC) Restaurant.
182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.

For New Parents - Location: Near the Athletics Track and Sports Hall.
Parking: Please enter via Gate E on Old Logan Village Road for the TTC 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?

***WE REALLY NEED MORE SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIFORMS 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 your full name, mobile number and rough number of items to Lisa Foster – 

Option Two: Donate your second-hand Canterbury school uniform items to the College for volunteers to sell with our BIG THANK YOU!

If so, please deliver your clothing items either to:

(A): Canterbury College – Main Administration Office (not the Secondary or Junior School Admin Offices).
Attention: Lisa Foster during opening hours from 8am – 4pm.
Attention: Stephen Buckley after hours from 4pm – 8pm.
Please text or call Stephen when at the front doors for office entry after hours – Mob: 0401 086 387.
Please leave your bagged or boxed items by the front glass doors if outside both these timeframes.

OR to wonderful Canterbury event promoter:

(B): Mrs Yvette Peterson, President of the Canterbury Sport Supporters Group.
Please contact or DM Yvette via her CC Sports Supporters Group on Facebook to make your arrangements directly with her - CC Sports Supporters Group | Facebook.

She will then deliver her collection to Canterbury in time for Saturday’s Buy Sell Swap Meet.

Yvette lives nearby in Waterford and has generously offered to collect uniforms from those parents and past-students who wish to donate, but lack the transport to deliver items to the school. Legend!

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.

Important COVID QLD Health Schools Directive

ALL parents, carers and students are most welcome to attend and shop at this meet here on campus, whether fully vaccinated or not.

Likewise, you are most welcome on campus to donate or deliver your school uniform items in person, whether fully vaccinated or not.

This is because you are classed as temporary visitors – the same as doing child drop-offs and pick-ups on school days on campus.

However, any parent or carer volunteering their time and labour to staff the trestle tables, must be fully vaccinated, as you are classed as service providers – the same as being a contractor or maintenance worker on campus (paid or unpaid makes no difference).

Call For Buy Sell Swap Meet Volunteers

Having said that, we will gratefully accept any fully vaccinated volunteers who can help with trestle table sales on Saturday morning.

If you are available and happy to help out, please email Lisa Foster with your full name and mobile number, plus proof of your full vaccination to – 

Please Note: Canterbury’s Saturday morning TAS Trimester One sport training and trials 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, the usual shipments of new Canterbury uniform items have been delayed.

That means there are lots of new students to the school, as well as those moving up from Junior to Secondary, that may not have all their required uniform items for the first day of Term One.

As a parent at the school, I wanted to make a call out to the Canterbury Community for anyone that may have old Canterbury uniforms gathering dust in your cupboards – from past student alumni or from kids who’ve outgrown them – that could help make another student feel comfortable on their first school day.

We will need uniforms, as well as volunteers who can help at this meet, to try and get uniforms into the hands of those kids that really need them.

Last Saturday morning’s meet was 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 this week or put on sale at the meet.

So if you can help with any of this at all, please get in touch. I am happy to collect items from your home where possible.

And please spread the word about this event!"


Canterbury Courses & Groups Registration Reminders!

Canterbury Courses & Groups Registration Reminders!

With school life returning to campus next week…

Our Canterbury Courses & Groups Registration Reminders with their MyCC links:

What: Canterbury Junior And Secondary eSports.
Who: All Years 5 – 12 students.
Years 10 – 12 Games: Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends.
Years 5 – 10 ‘The Fuse Cup’ Games: Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, Rocket League.
Info & Registration

What: Taipan Roboneers - The Robot Engineers Club.
Who: All Years 5 – 9 students.
Info & Registration

What: 'The Dark Side' Canterbury Astronomy Club.
Who: All Years 5 – 12 students.
Website  |  Facebook Group

What: NEW Canterbury Drone Academy - FREE Combo Certificate III In Aviation & Remote Pilot Licence Course.
Who: All Years 10 – 12 students.
Info & Registration

What: Junior School Running Club.
Who: All Years 1 – 6 students.
Info & Registration

What: Canterbury Taipans Gaming Club.
Who: All Years 7 – 12 students.
Info & Registration

What: Studio Lessons In Music, Dance & Drama.
Who: All Junior & Secondary students.
Info & Registration

What: Performing Arts Rehearsals Schedule
What: Music Ensemble Enrolments
Who: All Junior & Secondary students.

What: Canterbury Second-Hand School Uniforms: Buy Sell Swap Meet – TAKE 2!
When: 9:00am - 11:30am, THIS Saturday Morning 5 February 2022.
Where: Canterbury College: Trade Training Centre (TTC) Restaurant.
SELL your old uniforms OR BUY second-hand uniforms OR DONATE your old uniforms to us before Saturday.
Who: For ALL Canterbury Families!
More Information


Welcome To The 2022 Secondary School Year

Welcome To The 2022 Secondary School Year

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the 2022 school year. I hope you and your family are well and that you were able to spend some time relaxing and connecting with family and friends over the break.

I want to take this opportunity to provide some information to assist you across this unusual start to the school year.

Secondary School Administration

You may have recently seen the social media posts of our new Secondary Administration building which was the old 'Q Block' last year.

Based at the Secondary School (Entrance D) drop-off and bus zones, this is an ideal location to welcome students to school, and to support any needs they may have.

The following staff are located in Secondary School Administration:

  • Mr Paul Diete - Deputy Principal
  • Mrs Rebecca Adamson - Head of Secondary School
  • Mr Arnie Marraiya - Director of Administration
  • Mr Mitchell Staples - Director of Academic Achievement
  • Ms Fiona Dixon - Director of Student Wellbeing

Students will be required to present themselves to Secondary School Administration if they are late to school or have an early departure.

Drop-Off Zone

Secondary School students are to be dropped off at the Old Logan Village Road Gate Roundabout (Entrance D).

Students who are late to school are to check-in at Secondary School Administration with a note from their parents.

Entrance B on Easterly Street is no longer a drop-off zone for students, as this area has been allocated as staff parking only.

Care Central

The new Care Central building (previously the Secondary Administration building), supports a range of student needs including: first aid, the sick bay, student medications, student counselling services, college chaplaincy services and post-schooling education and careers support.

In the event a student requires collection due to ill health or injury, parents and carers can collect their son or daughter from Care Central via the Easterly Street Entrance B gate.

Illness

It is very important that if your son or daughter is not feeling well or has COVID symptoms, that you keep them at home.

These symptoms include: fever, sore throat, heavy coughing, runny nose, shortness of breath, bad headache, heavy fatigue, vomiting or nausea, loss of smell and/or taste, muscle or joint pains, loss of appetite or diarrhoea.

In the event a student presents to a classroom or Care Central feeling unwell or with symptoms, they will be immediately sent home.

We need to protect all staff and students on-site, so we ask you to support us by monitoring your children’s health.

Masks are still mandatory for secondary students. At this stage, masks are mandated when moving between classes and into the classroom.

They can be removed if students can socially distance when sitting down in class, and when sitting down to eat lunch outdoors.

We will update students and families in the event this changes.

School Uniform Expectations

The recent supply and shipping issues has meant some students may not have every item of their school uniform.

We are fully aware of the situation and will make allowances for students.

However, we do expect that students will meet our very conservative and long-standing expectations regarding haircut and hair colour, shaving, make-up, jewellery, nails and lashes when they return to campus on Monday 7 February.

Q: "What is meant by a neat blended hairstyle for male students?"

A: A hairstyle that does not resemble, e.g: a step cut, mullet, have an undercut or shaved lines. Attached are some images for a visual explanation.

Q: "What earrings can female students wear?"

A: Females may wear one pair of small, plain, silver or gold sleepers or round studs in their earlobes. Attached are some images for a visual explanation.

Please contact Ms Fiona Dixon, the Director of Student Wellbeing with any queries or concerns.

Should a student not meet these expectations, they will be required to rectify it before returning to class, which parents should understand may involve students being sent home.

The Uniform Policy is available on the College website to support families.

Mobile Phones / SIM Enabled Devices

Late last year, we updated the Mobile Phone Policy to better support learning in the classroom and the development of quality relationships while at school.

Years 7 and 8 students will hand their device into Secondary School Administration when they arrive at school from 8:00am each day.

Parents of students in Years 7 and 8 are required to complete this FORM HERE to register your son or daughter’s phone.

If your son or daughter requires a phone at school later in the year, the Registration Form can be found on the Secondary School MyCC Page via the Forms tile.

Students in Years 9 – 12 are required to turn their phones to silent or off, and leave them in their locker upon arrival at school from 8:00am each day.

They are not permitted to access their phone throughout the day until 3:20pm.

Students who need to contact parents need to see their Head of House or Secondary School Administration who will support them.

Week 2 Learning Models (Monday 31 January - Friday 4 February)

Years 8 – 10 Learning Model

Students will be provided with three hours of activities per subject to be completed over the week.

This is a self-paced opportunity for students to engage in activities that will ensure learning has commenced, and to prepare them for their return to face-to-face classes on Monday 7 February.

The subjects providing activities include:

  • Year 8: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Health and Physical Education theory and LOTE.
  • Year 9: English, Mathematics, Science, History and Health and Physical Education theory.
  • Year 10: English, Mathematics, Science and History.

Mr Mitchell Staples, Director of Academic Achievement, has provided the following instructions in this VIDEO HERE for students, to support the organisation of their week and to locate the required resources.

Years 11 – 12 Learning Model

Students will engage in actual curriculum online learning from Monday 31 January - Friday 4 February.

This is the online learning model we used in previous years and lessons will be delivered based on the normal school timetable.

Mr Mitchell Staples - Director of Academic Achievement, Mrs Fiona Dixon - Director of Student Wellbeing, and I will address students in a Teams meeting in Lesson 1 on Monday to support them in understanding the timetable and expectations of online learning.

Although this is an online learning model, students will be commencing formal learning and it is expected every student attends every lesson, including Form time.

We are recording online class attendance, so if your son or daughter has an appointment, is unwell, or is having technical difficulties attending lessons - please ensure you advise us via email -  OR on the School Absentee Telephone Line - 07 3299 0858.

All students in Years 8 – 10 will be able to join their Head of House each morning (excluding Thursday) from 8:30am - 8:45am to check-in.

Years 11 and 12 students are required to attend these sessions to commence their school day.

We look forward to welcoming students back here on campus next Monday 7 February.

Should you have any concerns, please contact your son or daughter’s Head of House or Secondary School Administration via email -  OR call 07 3299 0843.

Yours faithfully

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Mrs Rebecca Adamson
Head of Secondary School
Canterbury College


NEW Enrolments Open: Studio Lessons In Music, Dance & Drama

NEW Enrolments Open: Studio Lessons In Music, Dance & Drama

New enrolments are now being taken for students interested in Music, Dance and Drama Studio Lessons.

All Junior and Secondary School students are provided with the opportunity to have one-on-one individual or shared studio lessons in an area or areas of their choice.

These lessons are recognised as an important part of our Academic program, with lessons scheduled on rotating timetables throughout the College day.

This Studio Tuition Program is staffed by specialist instrument, voice, dance, speech, drama and communications teachers, who are committed to fully developing the abilities of their students.

For more information, including enrolment forms, please CLICK HERE.

Dr Katrina Peddell

Director of Music
Canterbury College