2024 Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Championships | From 4:30pm Thursday 22 February @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre - NOMINATE NOW!
2024 Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Championships | From 4:30pm Thursday 22 February @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre - NOMINATE NOW!
What: 2024 Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Championships.
When: From 4:30pm Thursday 22 February 2024.
Where: Canterbury Aquatic Centre – Canterbury College.
Who: For ALL Registered Financial Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Members.
Hosts: Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club.
RSVPs: Nominate ASAP via Swim Central before 11:59pm Wednesday 21 February 2024 using THIS WEBLINK HERE.
Contact: Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club – T: 07 3299 0900 | E:
Please email Taipans Sporting Club General Manager Mr Kym McIntosh directly if you need to change your event nominations before Midday Wednesday 21 February 2024 –
Club Championships | Rules & Eligibility Conditions
- Only registered financial Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Members are eligible to compete in these Club Championships.
- Competitors can only compete in their assigned age group and events.
- Events will be swum as multi-age events with places awarded based on assigned age groups.
- Competitors are encouraged to nominate for as many eligible events as possible.
- Stroke age champions will be announced for both the Boys and Girls Divisions, with the overall Boys and Girls Club Champions to be decided via a total points system.
- The more events you nominate for and swim in – the more points you gain towards being the Club Champion.
- In the event of an equal points situation, a ‘swim-off’ will be held where each competitor chooses their favourite event from the evening, then swims this event again, to try and match their previous time. These competitors can swim different strokes and lengths to each other. Closest time to the original time wins the ‘swim off’.
- Being a club level event, there will be rule tolerance, meaning it is not necessary for swimmers to be technically correct – but they must start in a fair manner.
- Coaches reserve the right to re-start or re-run events, or disqualify individual competitors from events, should it be required.
Club Championships | Events & Age Groups
Club Championships | Awards & Records
First, second and third places will be awarded for each competitive age group, swimming stroke and race distance category.
In each age-competitive event, competitors can accrue points towards the Age Champion for each swimming stroke according to their placement.
The overall Boys and Girls Club Champions will be awarded to the swimmers with the highest overall points scored during the evening.
Points are awarded as follows:
5 points for each first place | 3 points for each second place | 1 point for each third place.
Reminder: Any tie-breaks will require you to try and match your previous race time in a swim-off with the closest time winning.
Underdog Film Fest Season Launch | FIRST EVER Logan City Film Festival: Featuring Canterbury Student Films, Peter Dowd & Trio Bellissimo
Underdog Film Fest Season Launch | FIRST EVER Logan City Film Festival: Featuring Canterbury Student Films, Peter Dowd & Trio Bellissimo
We are looking forward to seeing some of our Canterbury student films at the upcoming FIRST EVER Logan City Film Festival as part of the Underdog Film Fest Season Launch.
Not only will some Canterbury student films be screened on the night, but our Film, TV and New Media Teacher Mr Peter Dowd will be speaking, and our highly talented Trio Bellissimo music ensemble will be entertaining guests.
There were at least 120 registrations for this free event - including local and state government representatives, before bookings closed last Friday 9 February.
So it’s sure to be a great night out exceeding original crowd expectations.
The Underdog Film Fest committee created this season launch to host an evening of food and refreshments for locals to learn more about their new festival – the esteemed judges, award categories and discover how they will create opportunities for learning and engagement with Queensland’s film industry.
Underdog Film Fest has been developed in partnership with filmmakers, film and media teachers, tertiary institutions, plus arts and community organisations, to support the growth of the local film industry.
This season launch will proudly showcase a collection of short films from SAE Institute alumni, as well as Canterbury College, Windaroo Valley SHS and Shailer Park SHS students.
Underdog Film Fest is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland, while the Season Launch Event is proudly supported by the Logan City Council.
2024 Trimester One - TAS & JTAS Sport Results Wrap | Round 3 v WestMAC (Away)
2024 Trimester One - TAS & JTAS Sport Results Wrap | Round 3 v WestMAC (Away)
Dear Students, Parents and Carers,
It was another great round of Saturday sport with some awesome results.
Congratulations must also be extended to the players and coaches of our Teams of the Week.
A special mention must go to Year 10 student Harrison Cato who plays in our 1st XI Cricket Team.
Harrison showcased his talent as an accomplished batsman scoring 144 runs.
This is the first century scored by a Canterbury player in more than 12 years so well done Harrison!
The game schedule for TAS Round 4 v JPC: John Paul College (Away) - for Local Derby Round will be available on Tuesday.
Full results for Round 3 can also be found in the attachment below.
Kind regards and GO TAIPANS!
Mr Marraiya and Mr Maxfield
NEW Canterbury Tiny Taipans FREE Aqua Babies 6-Week Program: Six Consecutive Weeks | 30-Minute Lessons | Late February – Late March 2024 @ Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury Aquatic Centre
NEW Canterbury Tiny Taipans FREE Aqua Babies 6-Week Program: Six Consecutive Weeks | 30-Minute Lessons | Late February – Late March 2024 @ Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury Aquatic Centre
What: NEW Canterbury Tiny Taipans FREE Aqua Babies 6-Week Program!
When: Six Consecutive Weeks | 30-Minute Lessons | Late February – Late March 2024.
Week 1: 10:30am – 11:00am, Tuesday 20 February
Week 2: 10:30am – 11:00am, Tuesday 27 February
Week 3: 10:30am – 11:00am, Tuesday 5 March
Week 4: 10:30am – 11:00am, Tuesday 12 March
Week 5: 10:30am – 11:00am, Tuesday 19 March
Week 6: 10:30am – 11:00am, Tuesday 26 March
Where: Learn To Swim Pool – Canterbury College Aquatic Centre: Via Sports Precinct Gate, 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
Who: For babies aged between 4 – 6 months.
Hosts: Our fully qualified and experienced Canterbury College Aquatic Centre instructors.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: To enrol or for more information, please email ASAP.
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.
Our dedicated Learn To Swim Pool is a heated magnesium infused hydrotherapy pool.
NB: Terms & Conditions apply.
See you there!
National Apprenticeship Week Reminder: Interested In Apprenticeship Pathways? | Talk With Industry Experts: First Break Outside Senior Library - THIS Monday 12 February
National Apprenticeship Week Reminder: Interested In Apprenticeship Pathways? | Talk With Industry Experts: First Break Outside Senior Library - THIS Monday 12 February
National Apprenticeship Week: Monday 12 - Friday 16 February 2024.
Apprenticeships place the power to make a better future firmly in your hands.
They build self-worth, create a sense of achievement and turn your personal strengths into a rewarding career.
It’s a learning pathway that builds character, confidence and commitment by learning on-the-job from real experiences, and from people who are invested in your development.
But most of all, apprenticeships and traineeships are about equipping yourself with a set of skills that open up a world of opportunity, and are yours to keep for a lifetime.
Snipping, shaping, serving, laying, lathing, leveling, fixing, fabricating, framing.
Do you want to find out more about apprenticeship pathways?
Visit the information tent that will be set up outside the Senior School Library during First Break on Monday 12 February.
This is an excellent opportunity to talk with industry experts, ask questions and gather information.
When: 10:55am - 11:25am, Monday 12 February 2024.
Where: Outside Area, Front Senior School Library (look for the information tent).
Who: For all Years 10-12 students interested in finding out more about apprenticeship pathways.
REMINDER: THINK U KNOW - Online Child Safety Program: Parents/Carers ONLY Info Session | 5:30pm – 6:30pm, THIS Wednesday 7 February @ Performing Arts Theatre: RSVP NOW
REMINDER: THINK U KNOW - Online Child Safety Program: Parents/Carers ONLY Info Session | 5:30pm – 6:30pm, THIS Wednesday 7 February @ Performing Arts Theatre: RSVP NOW
Dear Parents and Carers,
You are warmly invited to our…
What: THINK U KNOW: Online Child Safety Program – Parents/Carers ONLY Information Session.
– Includes Q & A Session on how you can support your children to engage safely online.
When: 5:30pm – 6:30pm, THIS Wednesday 7 February 2024.
Where: Performing Arts Theatre – Canterbury College.
– Best parking via the Easterly Street lower end gates with plenty of onsite parking.
Who: For All Parents/Carers ONLY Of ELC – Year 12 Students.
NB: Some presentation elements are not suitable for bringing minors along with you.
Hosts: Canterbury College with Senior Constable Mitch Collins from the Edens Landing Police Beat.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: If you would like to attend this valuable Parent Information Session, please RSVP via the MyCC Story weblink OR contact your relevant School Admin Office below.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.
Contacts:
Junior School Admin – T: 07 3299 0847 | E:
Senior School Admin – T: 07 3299 0843 | E:
The THINK U KNOW Online Child Safety Program was developed by the Australian Federal Police, and will be delivered by Senior Constable Mitch Collins from the Edens Landing Police Beat, who has been working in partnership with Canterbury College.
Make It Medicine! Medical & Dental Careers & Tertiary Entrance Information Evening | 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday 22 February @ Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
Make It Medicine! Medical & Dental Careers & Tertiary Entrance Information Evening | 6pm – 7:30pm, Thursday 22 February @ Performing Arts Theatre - Canterbury College
What: Make It Medicine! Medical & Dental Careers & Tertiary Entrance Information Evening.
If you have ANY interest in a medical or dental career, this FREE event is not to be missed…
When: 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Thursday 22 February 2024.
Where: Performing Arts Theatre, via Easterly Street – Canterbury College.
Best Parking: Easterly Street Carpark between the bottom corner gate and middle roundabout gate.
Who: For ALL interested Years 10-12 Canterbury students, with parents and carers encouraged to attend.
University Partners: The University of Queensland | Griffith University | Bond University | James Cook University.
Cost: FREE!
RSVPs: VIA THIS HUMANITIX BOOKING WEBLINK HERE.
Dress Code: Students – School Uniform. | Parents/Carers – Smart Casual.
Guest Speaker: Canterbury Alumnus Monique Wisnewski (Class Of 2018).
Monique is going to share her journey on becoming a doctor – studying medicine at Monash University, being Chair of the Medical Student Council of Victoria and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and now being based at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital from this year.
This exclusive information evening enables students and their parents/carers to engage with the various medical pathways offered by universities, get University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) information, and ask questions with professional medical faculty representatives from Queensland universities that provide courses in Medicine and Dentistry.
Event Contact: Mrs Tracey Clarke, Head of Student Pathways -
NEXT Canterbury College Principal’s Tour – Senior Campus (Years 7-12) | 8:45am For 9am Start – 11am, Monday 18 March @ Canterbury Functions Centre
NEXT Canterbury College Principal’s Tour – Senior Campus (Years 7-12) | 8:45am For 9am Start – 11am, Monday 18 March @ Canterbury Functions Centre
Dear Prospective Parents & Carers who are interested in joining our fast-growing Canterbury Community,
Our next FREE VIP ‘small group’ hosted tours, with College Principal Mr Dan Walker and relevant year level student guides, is NOW OPEN for Monday morning 18 March for students entering Years 7-12 in 2025.
Come visit our exceptional 33 hectare Waterford bushland campus to see Canterbury’s ‘World Ready’ teaching, learning and facilities firsthand.
Spaces are limited to 23 families, so please register online HERE ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Laptop Accessories Costs & Tekskin Replacements Limited Time FREE Offer (Device Identification Stickers)
Laptop Accessories Costs & Tekskin Replacements Limited Time FREE Offer (Device Identification Stickers)
Dear Parents and Carers,
Due to various factors - including market fluctuations and increased production costs, we are informing you that there has been a modest increase in the prices of laptop accessories.
These prices have been in effect from the first day of school and are reflected on MyCC under the IT Services Tab.
We have kept this increase at a minimal level and appreciate your understanding.
If you encounter any difficulties or have concerns about these adjusted prices, please feel free to reach out to the Director of IT and Services.
Tekskin (Device Identification Stickers)
Tekskin has been placed on every College owned laptop for easy identification, protection and to ensure a seamless experience for both students and staff, and is a compulsory requirement.
However, we have observed that some students are currently missing these stickers on their devices.
To rectify this, and to continue fostering a secure and organized environment, the IT Department is pleased to offer FREE replacements for any missing Tekskin stickers until Friday 1 March 2024.
We encourage all students to take advantage of this complimentary service to ensure their devices are properly identified within the College network.
It is important to note that from Monday 4 March 2024, the charge to replace the Tekskin will be $10.00 for each replacement.
To request a replacement Tekskin, students need to visit the IT Helpdesk with their devices.
For any enquiries related to this matter, please reach out to the IT Department -
Thank you for your support as always.
Mr Afzal Shariff
Director of IT and Services
School Zone Safety | Advice & Reminders For Motorists, Parents & Carers - The Road Safety Office | SEQ South Region
School Zone Safety | Advice & Reminders For Motorists, Parents & Carers - The Road Safety Office | SEQ South Region
With school back for 2024, we need to keep safety top-of-mind when travelling through active school zones and around our school community.
School zone times have been standardised throughout Queensland to help motorists remember when to slow down.
The standard operating times for most school zones in Queensland are 7am – 9am and 2pm – 4pm, with some operating all day between 7am – 4pm.
Speeding remains a significant concern, contributing to fatalities and injuries, and police will be on the lookout for speeding motorists.
Keeping below the signed speed limit in school zones helps keep everyone safe.
This simple adjustment may have minimal impact on travel time, but has the potential to significantly contribute to saving lives.
Children's Crossings are identified by children's crossing flags, displayed near crossings before and after school hours.
When the crossing is supervised, motorists must:
- Wait until all pedestrians, bicycle riders, or personal mobility device riders have crossed the road and the crossing supervisor has returned to the footpath.
- Abide by the direction given by any official School Crossing Supervisor.
Please keep our children safe by staying alert, slowing down and obeying our School Crossing Supervisors who are there to help kids cross the road safely.
You can also help children become more road safety aware by:
- Showing them how to look for vehicles coming in and out of driveways.
- Discouraging them from playing behind parked cars, or with toys or balls, while walking to and from school.
- Ensuring your child knows the safest route to and from school – this is usually the way with the least traffic and the fewest roads to cross.
- Teaching your child to always walk on the footpaths.
- Showing your child how to cross at traffic lights when the green 'walk' sign is showing at pedestrian crossings, and when all vehicles have stopped.
- Showing your child how to cross at supervised school crossings when the supervisor has signalled it is safe to do so.
- Accompanying children when walking or riding to school until they are old enough to understand road safety – usually around 10 years or older.
- Teaching your child if they catch the bus, to never cross in front of or behind a bus; and to wait until the bus goes, before crossing the road.
- Making sure any wheeled devices (bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades) used to travel to school are well maintained, and that the appropriate protective and safety gear (helmet, visible clothing, knee and elbow pads etc) are used.
Visit the Street Smarts Website for more information about what to do at pedestrian and children crossings.
Kind regards
The Road Safety Office | SEQ South Region
Customer Services Branch | Customer Services, Safety and Regulation Division
Dept of Transport and Main Roads
