Year 11 Leadership Day Reflection Article - Sarah Love, Year 11
Year 11 Leadership Day Reflection Article - Sarah Love, Year 11 - Becket House 6
Year 11 Leadership Day, held on Wednesday 20 October by the UPP team, was an incredible experience for me and my fellow peers.
The day was filled with many team-building activities, which not only helped with our leadership skills, but also allowed us to develop more connections with the rest of our cohort.
Through many of the activities we completed, we were able to learn more about ourselves and others around us, and mostly how to be a proficient leader.
The day had many highlights for us all, but for me, the best part about the day was getting to see everyone really come together, separate our differences and truly work as a team.
Getting to look around the room and see everyone getting involved and being included, truly showed the spirit and strength of our cohort as a whole.
We truly acted as one, united as a team, able to complete activities together, support and understand each other, while also having fun.
One of the key takeaways throughout the day included knowing that we don’t need to have a title or that labelled captain 'badge' to be a leader, as together, we are all a team that influences the younger grades.
In saying this, another important point we focused on was that we always have an influence on others around us, even those we don’t know.
We have learnt that no matter what we are doing, someone is always watching!
So we should always do our best to be the best version of ourselves, to then have the best impact on others.
Throughout the day, I really learnt a lot about my ability to be a leader without having a leadership position.
Not only I, but everyone was able to help out, suggest ideas and get involved - all while being comfortable and enjoying ourselves.
The ability to voice our opinions and ideas - without feeling judged or unheard - was something as a cohort that we did really well.
We will definitely make this prevalent within our next year as Year 12 leaders.
What I think is the most important takeaway - not only for us, but for the whole school, is that regardless of the age or goal, anyone can be a leader by simply doing your best.
It may not be easy, but you always have an impact on others around you and the ability to make others become the best version of themselves.
Coming into Year 12 in the next year, I think as a grade, we have become much closer and have created a great atmosphere for our final year together.
The UPP team really improved our abilities to come together and even went out of their way to say: “This is the kindest group we have ever worked with.”
- Sarah Love, Year 11 - Becket House 6
2021 Canterbury Interhouse Chess Tournament Underway
What: 2021 Canterbury Interhouse Chess Tournament
When: Every Lunch Break This Week.
Where: Secondary Library – Canterbury College.
AND Livestreamed through Microsoft Teams, so it can be watched upstairs in the library OR anywhere else.
Who: Secondary School House Nominated Challengers.
Canterbury Uniform Fittings: Online Bookings OPEN NOW
Canterbury Uniform Fittings: Online Bookings OPEN NOW
Appointments are now available for our Uniform Shop visits across the December 2021 AND January 2022 holidays by clicking the following uniform fittings weblink.
- Under Select Service: Please select your preferred service sorted by week.
- Under Select Time: Please click to the relevant month then click on your preferred day.
- Once you click on this day, the available timeslots will appear for your actual booking.
DECEMBER 2021
Monday 6 – Friday 10 December - For ELC Uniform Fittings: 30 Minutes
JANUARY 2022
Week 1: Monday 3 – Friday 7 January: 30 Minutes
Week 2: Monday 10 – Friday 14 January: 30 Minutes
Week 3: Monday 17 – Friday 21 January: 15 Minutes
Please note that ALL visits during these busy times are by appointment ONLY.
Thank you!
Kind regards
Sandra Allen
Uniform Shop Manager
UnCurb Their Enthusiasm: Education Sector Innovation & Case Study Virtual Event
UnCurb Their Enthusiasm: Education Sector Innovation & Case Study Virtual Event - WED 27 OCT
JOIN Mr Greg Wacker from Canterbury College (Head of the Canterbury Centre for Entrepreneurship & Leadership)
AND Ms Edwina McCulloch from Nectir Innovation (Account Director)
FOR a fascinating online discussion on innovation in the education sector and a case study they ran with some very successful outcomes.
WHAT: UnCurb Their Enthusiasm
WHEN: 3-4pm (AEST) / 4-5pm (AEDT) THIS Wednesday 27 October 2021
WHERE: Virtual Event
Secure your FREE ticket for this virtual event by clicking their weblink here.
COVID-19 PopUp Vaccination Clinic At Our School THIS SAT 23 OCT!
COVID-19 PopUp Vaccination Clinic At Our School THIS Saturday 23 October!
For more information please visit the Queensland Health website.
See you Saturday!
Canterbury Makes 'The Educator Australia' K/12's 5-Star Innovative Schools 2021 List
Canterbury Makes 'The Educator Australia' K/12's 5-Star Innovative Schools 2021 List
The Educator Australia K/12 media organisation chose 35 schools from 200 entries for their 5-Star Innovative Schools 2021 List.
And yes… we made the list. Of course you say! 😉
Over June and July 2021, The Educator invited schools across Australia to participate in the publication’s 5-Star Innovative Schools Awards.
Now in its seventh year, this report recognises the schools at the forefront of change and innovation.
Entries were open to all educational professionals who believe their school is pioneering a new direction in education.
From teaching approaches to learning spaces and curriculum design, the report looks at schools reshaping the future of education.
By the end of the judging process, the entries were narrowed down to the country’s most forward-thinking schools, which make up The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools 2021 List.
And Canterbury College was in this select group of 35!
Congratulations to Mr James Jenkins, the IT Dept, and our many other school innovators...
Year 6 Theatre Sports Workshops: Drama Expert Tamzin Lockhart
Year 6 Theatre Sports Workshops: Drama Expert Tamzin Lockhart
This week, Drama expert Tamzin Lockhart delivered Theatre Sports workshops to our Year 6 students.
They were great fun and our future actors now have a better understanding of quality improvisation!
Deaf & Wheelchair FREE Canterbury Tennis Coaching Friday Evenings
Deaf & Wheelchair FREE Canterbury Tennis Coaching Friday Evenings
WHAT: Deaf & Wheelchair FREE Canterbury Tennis Coaching Friday Evenings.
WHEN: 5:15pm – 6:15pm EVERY Friday Twilight Term 4, 2021 AND Term 1, 2022.
WHERE: Canterbury Tennis Centre – Canterbury College: 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Use Entrance E or F via Old Logan Village Road then follow the signs.
- Plenty of onsite parking available right beside the eight tennis courts.
WHO: Open to the entire Waterford / Logan Community - NOT just Canterbury families!
COST: FREE
RSVP: Please email - OR call – 07 3299 0900.
MORE DETAILS: Two professional tennis coaches available for this brand new program.
Please spread the word to ANY deaf or wheelchair students, family members, friends, staff or colleagues in the local Waterford / Logan Community to take advantage of this FREE tennis coaching twilight session offer by getting in touch.
Thank you!
2021 Canterbury Dance Spectacular: BOOK NOW!
What: 2021 Canterbury Dance Spectacular
When: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Friday 5 November 2021
Where: Canterbury Events Centre - Canterbury College.
• Use Entrance A via High Road, Waterford.
• Plenty of onsite parking.
Who: For ALL Junior School & Secondary School Students & Families & Friends.
Cost: FREE EVENT
RSVP: Please RSVP by 11:59pm Wednesday 3 November 2021 using THIS BOOKING WEBLINK HERE.
Canterbury Dance Groups Featured:
Rise Dance Class | Shine Dance Company | Flame Dance Class | Ignite Dance Company | Show Team | Canterbury Dance Company | Junior School Hip Hop | Hip Hop Squad.
So come and enjoy a wide variety of exciting dance styles with us!
2021 National RockFest Awards Announced: '21 Laneway’ Nominated
2021 National RockFest Awards Announced: ‘21 Laneway’ Nominated
The national RockFest Australia YouTube Video Competition, that we’ve been promoting our Rock School Bands for weeks on our College channels, has reached the final stage today - with all winners being announced in all 13 categories online…
We uploaded videos for each of our FOUR Canterbury Rock Bands to the official RockFest YouTube Channel to compete for the ‘Most Viewed’ Rock Video Category to WIN $1,000.
21 Laneway (408 views) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEDbHUkOkTY
Second Wave (310 views) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTChHqOSCRA
Ashen Phoenix (696 views) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WGOcQ6CuqY
The Expendables (215 views) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECZ1l_SGuos
And the winner with 2,733 views is… please click the following weblink then jump to 0:45 / 20:13.
2021 RockFest Awards: Official Winners Announcements Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZEdesiCaI
More excitingly, our very own 21 Laneway was nominated for Best Cover Song with their version of Mr Brightside by The Killers, which means they were voted Top 4 in this category nationwide – a brilliant result!
Best Cover Song
Nikita & Daniel – My Song By H.E.R. – Templestowe College (VIC)
21 Laneway – Mr Brightside By The Killers – Canterbury College (QLD)
Frank & Louis – No Plans To Make Plans By Lime Cordiale – Pacific Lutheran College (QLD)
House Of Monkeys – Two Of Us By Bill Withers – Newtown High School of the Performing Arts (NSW)
Here is their Top 4 video performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEDbHUkOkTY
And the winner is… please click the following weblink then jump to 8:31 / 20:13.
NB: No spoiler alerts on this channel and a remarkable achievement either way, so congratulations 21 Laneway regardless…
2021 RockFest Awards: Official Winners Announcements Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJZEdesiCaI
The level of competition and number of entries was incredible this year, and the organisers found it extremely difficult to narrow it down to just four nominees in each of the 12 talent categories:
Best Vocal, Best Drummer, Best Bass Player, Best Guitarist, Best Keys Player, Best Cover Song, Best Original Song, Song of the Year, Futures Award, Best Junior Band, Best Solo/Duo, Best Senior Band.
Finally, well done to Mr Simon Lane, Canterbury’s Rock School Coordinator for all his hard work behind the scenes, driving our participation and performance in this Australia-wide RockFest competition.
Rock on people!!
