Canterbury’s Very Own Elite Skating Athlete – Caitlyn Peck
Canterbury’s Very Own Elite Skating Athlete – Caitlyn Peck
Caitlyn Peck has been Artistic Skating since 2013 at the age of 9-years-old.
She moved quickly through the elementary ranks and stormed into advanced competition.
Caitlyn currently represents Australia at international competitions.
She competed in her first National Championship in Adelaide during 2015 where she skated in the Juvenile Grade.
At the 2016 Nationals in Victoria's Dandenong, Caitlyn won the compulsory figures event and has continued to do so at every State, National and International competition she has participated in!
Even after advancing to the Cadet Grade (one year ahead of age requirements), she was still able to win ALL of her figure events - including a gold for Australia at the Oceania Championships - a competition primarily for Pacific Region nations.
Caitlyn has also been consistently placing in the Top 4 in the dance events at these same competitions.
Unfortunately in October 2017, Caitlyn ruptured her ACL during a morning break at school, and had to sit out for the remainder of the 2017, and most of the 2018 skating season.
Despite not being medically cleared for competition, she was able to do plenty of 'off skates' work and rehabilitation, plus work toward some proficiency tests (belts and stripes) in martial arts.
Competing in two artistic skating disciplines (dance and figures) at such a high level leaves little time for Caitlyn to work on her proficiencies.
But her injury-forced time off enabled a good opportunity to dedicate time to these, and Caitlyn was able to gain all remaining silver proficiencies and only has her gold ones left to go.
The knee injury has inspired Caitlyn to help others recover from their injuries and prevent future injury as well, and has sparked her desire toward exercise physiology as a career.
After graduating, she plans to undertake a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Griffith University.
Caitlyn returned to full-time competition in 2019 and has put extra time into her fitness.
She has also continued from where she left off with her results before her injury.
In late 2019, she had the option of performing at the Oceania Competition, or studying under two of the world’s best coaches in Argentina at their request.
Caitlyn chose the latter...
It was an invaluable experience that could not have been passed over.
As it turned out, COVID happened six weeks after the Peck family returned to Australia, so we were consequently very happy that we had the opportunity to do this at the time.
In 2020, Caitlyn won the first round of the local league, but we weren’t able to have State or National titles thanks to the pandemic.
In 2021, we had State titles, but the Nationals was cancelled due to the current COVID outbreaks happening down in Melbourne and Sydney.
Caitlyn qualified for the Australian Team to represent our country at the World Championships that are being held in Paraguay.
Sadly again, due to Australia’s current stance on closed international borders except for essential travel, she would not be able to attend this event.
Caitlyn also placed first at her Skating Championship in the Junior International Solo Dance category.
So as both parents and coaches of Caitlyn, we can proudly say that she is such a motivator for all those around her - including us!
She is a whirlwind of charisma and energy that 'scoops up' everyone along her life route and takes them on her journey.
People often ask us if we push her hard, when in reality it is the exact opposite!
She will definitely be an asset to any organisation or group she associates herself with.
Attached are photos from various competitions and training sessions throughout this year, as well as video links to her performances at this year’s State Championships.
Style Dance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oglpf7FFuec
Free Dance – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLit_VnuA8M
Compulsory Figures Sample (1 of 4 Figures Performed) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGfPhdfCKZc
Attached is also a photo of the combined Australian results from respective State Championships for 2021 - because we couldn't hold the Nationals.
This is the benchmark that would have been used had our international borders been open for representation at this year's World Championships.
We hope this story provides some inspiration to you all to discover and pursue your dreams!
Kind regards
Mr Greg Peck
Canterbury’s First Business Leaders Breakfast Wows Audience
Canterbury’s First Business Leaders Breakfast Wows Audience
Canterbury held their first ever Business Leaders Breakfast this morning at our campus Trade Training Centre Restaurant, with our entrepreneurial students mixing with Logan area business owners and managers, to share ideas, exchange knowledge and keep Logan innovating.
The free event’s guest speaker was the truly remarkable Humanitarian and Social Justice Advocate (and successful entrepreneur) Katura Halleday.
The now 16-year-old founded the artwork auction social enterprise 8x8 To Educate, which donates 100% of profits to youth education in Developing Nations like Mozambique, where she lived and witnessed the appalling impacts of poverty, violence, crime, broken families, sexual discrimination and poor education firsthand.
Katura now provides advocacy and much needed academic and health education to the world’s poorest girls funded by keynote addresses – such as today’s breakfast event, online art exhibitions and book sales of Rina’s Story.
The enormous amount of practical world-changing ‘good’ that she’s achieved in three short years stunned the room, and gave students and business leaders alike pause for thought.
And… great encouragement to aim big while bettering the world in their own fields and interests.
So a big ‘thank you’ for speaking to us Katura, and thanks to all the local Logan area business leaders who attended this morning to share their knowledge and ideas with our students, with rewards of great coffee, a big breakfast and some attendee gifts.
I would like to introduce myself; my name is Katura Halleday. I am 16 and define myself as a humanitarian and social justice advocate, using my voice to highlight educational equality on the world stage.
I am passionate about two things in my life - art being one, and the other, the education of young women in developing countries.
By combining these two passions I’ve been able to unite a group of my peers, provide an opportunity for members of my community to enjoy art, and help continue the education of those less fortunate.
In 2018 I started a Social Enterprise, 8x8 to Educate, donating 100% of the profits to education in Developing Nations.
I have three main income streams now - keynote speaker, a book that I illustrated with my 13-year-old sister called Rina’s Story, and an annual Art Competition – 8x8.
I was a finalist for Gold Coast Citizen of the Year in 2018 and the Women in Business Rising Star for 2018.
I also had the privilege of being interviewed by the United Nations on Children's Rights and was invited to present the documentary Katura’s Story to the United Nations in New York.
In 2020, I was honoured as a 7 News Young Achiever Finalist, 5 x International Stevie Awards Winner – including silver awardee of the Female Innovator of the Year.
While I am humbled by these awards and opportunities, I am acutely aware and grateful for the platform these opportunities have given me to have my voice heard and to support my peers locally and internationally.
I’ve been able to advocate for educational equality as a guest speaker at the Perm International Forum for Volunteers over in Russia, as the Australian representative for Golden Rule Day, as a member of the Student Advisory Board and a Mayor Student Ambassador – Gold Coast.
I hope to provide through my experiences, an example to other students of the joy that can be found in a life that on some level involves service to others.
Why Join The Canterbury Family?
Why Join The Canterbury Family?
https://youtu.be/BkFWZ-e93Hg
Unhappy with your child’s current school?
Looking for a big school with a ‘small school’ family feel?
At Canterbury College we focus on the whole child – the academic, sporting, creative, wellbeing and spiritual sides.
Our core mantra is ‘World Ready’ – doing everything we can to produce well-rounded academic, active, happy and successful graduates.
Canterbury parents enjoy:
- The most competitive private school fees in Logan.
- A ‘once off’ all-inclusive annual fee package, instead of endless levies all year long.
- Knowing we are a leading educational Microsoft Showcase School.
- Reassurance from our outstanding Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 NAPLAN results.
Canterbury students enjoy:
- 24 subject choices from Year 7, one of the most in Queensland.
- Quality TAS Sport and Performing Arts opportunities.
- A performing arts centre, auditorium and amphitheatre, school canteen plus two cafes, six fields, two sports halls, two gyms, a digital hub, technology precinct, two libraries, a hospitality training restaurant and more.
- Our brand new high performance Aquatic, Tennis and Athletics Centre.
- And handy bus routes stretching all directions from our Waterford campus:
North to Upper Mount Gravatt | South to Beaudesert | East to Ormeau | West to Greenbank.
So discover our Canterbury Family…
Take a virtual tour - Home (youtour.com.au)
Call us - 07 3299 0888
Visit us - Personal Campus Tours - Canterbury College
Apply for a scholarship - Scholarships - Canterbury College
Canterbury College: Rated Best School in Logan - 2021 Better Education Guide.
Our Rock Band '21 Laneway' Performs LIVE Tonight - 2021 Battle Of The Rock Bands Competition
Our Rock Band '21 Laneway' Performs LIVE Tonight - 2021 Battle Of The Rock Bands Competition
WHAT: 2021 Battle Of The Rock Bands Competition.
WHEN: 6:30pm – 10:30pm, TONIGHT Thursday 7 October 2021 (Night One).
Doors Open: 6:00pm | Show Starts: 6:30pm.
WHERE: Mary MacKillop Learning Centre - Hall 2.
Clairvaux MacKillop College, Klumpp Road, Upper Mount Gravatt.
WHICH ROCK BAND: Our very own 21 Laneway!
WHO: ALL Canterbury College Secondary School Students & Staff.
COST: $10 Per Ticket – 600 Pax Venue Capacity.
Tickets can be purchased via this weblink HERE.
OR use the QR Code in the supplied image.
FULL DETAILS: Our very own Canterbury Rock School Band 21 Laneway will be competing at the annual Battle Of The Rock Bands competition.
Aside from the amazing performances, there are prizes to be won, as well as a COVID-Safe dancing area.
Some of the prizes include vouchers for schools to spend on new music equipment, individual prizes for the best guitarist and best singer, and more…
There will be food trucks and a coffee van onsite, as well as drinks and other snacks for sale in the canteen.
It would be great to see our Canterbury community attending Night One of this competition, to really dominate the crowd and support 21 Laneway when they perform.
The event is designed to provide students with a full on ‘rock show’ experience - it is not your average school eisteddfod.
Bands can have a great time on stage while putting on a high-energy show, but a huge factor in this is having a high energy audience.
So we encourage students to bring along their friends to this great social event.
One of the big criteria the judges are assessing is stage presence and energy, so having a fun crowd will assist with bringing that energy! 😊
Please Note: When booking tickets, everyone is allocated an assigned seat due to COVID rules.
However, subject to COVID conditions on the night, there should be a ‘dance floor / mosh pit’ type area open at the front near the stage, where patrons are welcome to visit during the show, instead of just staying in their seat all night.
At the moment, this is open to one person per 2m2, but this is subject to change as restrictions ease.
So please help us spread the word, then come support our very talented Rock Band in person!
Thank you and ROCK ON!!
Tickets can be purchased via this weblink HERE.
OR use the QR Code in the supplied image.
October's 'Wonder Wall' School Canteen Art Competition WINNER: Maeghan Alchin
October's 'Wonder Wall' School Canteen Art Competition WINNER: Maeghan Alchin - Year 12 Becket House
Congratulations to our October 'Wonder Wall' School Canteen Art Competition WINNER - Maeghan Alchin from Year 12 Becket House.
Maeghan's winning artwork will now be displayed in our School Canteen throughout October PLUS Canterbury will add $25 to her Student Card. Yeah nice!
POLL RESULTS: https://poll.app.do/results/wonder-wall-school-canteen-artwork-competition-september
Okay – so start getting your artwork entries in now for November!
FULL COMPETITION DETAILS:
Ever noticed that large green blank board at the entrance of our School Canteen?
Yes? No? Well, either way… You will now… So let’s fill it with something cool.
It’s our Monthly School Canteen ‘Wonder Wall’ Art Competition… and it could earn you $25 easy cash!
Because maybe… you’re gonna be the one that saves me! (sing it with me now)
Yes – we’re seeking student artwork, photos, images, drawings or sketches to be displayed on our green board ‘Wonder Wall’.
Pretty much anything goes, except it MUST be family friendly (you know what we mean) AND extra judging points will be awarded if you include the words School Canteen somewhere in your image. (Massive hint dropped!)
Send your personal ‘Banksy’ to and the best entry will be featured on this board for a whole month!
If you’re sending a photo, it must have the permission of everyone featured to be entered.
All entries should please have a minimum resolution of 300dpi for us to enlarge with our college mega-printer to mount as a big ‘Wonder Wall’ poster.
Entries are open to all Canterbury students.
Students can supply as many entries as they want (well – within reason).
Please include your name (or alias if you’re shy!) and year level along with your image/s.
Entries close on the last day of each month and the chosen image will appear for the following month.
Multiple winning entries could be received within one month and used across future months one at a time.
Each winning piece will earn the supplying student a Canterbury $25 Student Card Recharge PLUS bragging rights as the Canteen King or Canteen Queen for an entire month.
GOOD LUCK and get artsy / Banksy etc!
VOTE NOW: 'Wonder Wall' School Canteen Artwork Competition
VOTE NOW: 'Wonder Wall' School Canteen Artwork Competition
VOTE NOW for your favourite student artwork from the September entries in our ‘Wonder Wall’ School Canteen Artwork Competition at THIS weblink:
https://poll.app.do/wonder-wall-school-canteen-artwork-competition-september
The winning student will have their artwork displayed in our School Canteen during October PLUS have $25 loaded onto their Student Card!
IMPORTANT: Term 4 Week 1 Entrance E Closure & Major Campus Roadworks
IMPORTANT: Term 4 Week 1 Entrance E Closure & Major Campus Roadworks
Dear Parents, Carers, Students & Staff,
If you use Entrance E or park near the Trade Training Centre, PLEASE take the time to familiarise yourself with THIS CAMPUS ROADWORKS MAP.
Due to bad weather delays, the major roadworks happening around Entrance E, the Athletics Track, Sports Hall and Cricket Nets will not be completed until after the end of Week 1, Term 4.
MAJOR POINTS:
Entrance E will be CLOSED!!!
The previous EXIT ONLY gate between Entrances D and E will now operate BOTH WAYS as an ENTRY AND EXIT GATE.
The Trade Training Centre carpark can only be reached via this newly changed access point.
Entrance F at the top back corner of the campus, is now the ONLY entry and exit point for ALL Aquatic & Tennis Centre traffic, that will need to temporarily travel along the gravel road around the rear of the Athletics Track.
The Year 12 student carpark is now ONLY accessible via this same Entrance F and spaces will be limited during construction work.
All affected carparks are planned to have new directional arrow markings added this long weekend - weather permitting.
Please follow these arrows and any directions given by College staff manning the entrance and exit gates during the first week back at school.
There is also a clearly marked and fence protected pedestrian crossing through these major roadworks near the Squash Courts and Cricket Nets – please see the detailed map for the exact location.
Please help spread the word to reduce as much traffic and parking confusion as possible, when school resumes on Tuesday morning 5 October 2021, after the Monday Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday.
We appreciate your patience during these roadworks and suggest you arrive a little earlier than normal to Canterbury during Week 1 while everybody gets used to this temporary system.
Thank you!
REMINDER: Please keep our students, staff, groundskeepers and construction workers safe by obeying our strict 10KPH speed limit on school grounds at all times.
This week we experienced some major problems with parents speeding to and from our holiday camps, putting facilities staff at risk around their green maintenance shed.
Canterbury Facilities Team
CANCELLED! WEEK 2 - FREE EVENT FRIDAY: Canterbury Families Fun & Fitness
CANCELLED! WEEK 2 - FREE EVENT FRIDAY: Canterbury Families Fun & Fitness
Due to the heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and potential hail predicted for the Logan region on Friday, this event has unfortunately been CANCELLED.
We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment caused after last Friday afternoon's successful first outing.
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For the next two Friday afternoons, our Canterbury Taipans Swimming, Tennis & Athletics Facility will be OPEN + FREE for our Canterbury College community!
So have a swim, enjoy a hit, or get some holiday exercise on our Commonwealth Games running track...
WHAT: Canterbury Families Fun & Fitness Friday Arvos.
WHEN:
WEEK ONE: 12:00pm Midday - 4:00pm THIS Friday 24 September 2021.
WEEK TWO: 12:00pm Midday - 4:00pm NEXT Friday 1 October 2021 - CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER.
WHERE: Canterbury College - Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre.
Please use back corner Entrance F via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford during the heavy roadworks happening around the normal Entrance E.
Then follow the signs with plenty of onsite parking.
WHO: Families with at least one Canterbury College Student OR Staff ID Card.
This ID Card MUST be presented at the Tennis OR Swimming Customer Counter to participate.
COST: FREE!
- Our NEW Splash & Smash Café will have snacks and drinks available for purchase.
- Bring the kids for a FUN + FREE afternoon.
WHY: Because we love our Canterbury Families!
RSVP: Please help us get an indication of likely attendee numbers by:
RSVPing to our Facebook Event
OR
Emailing our Aquatic, Tennis & Athletics Centre Manager Mr James Rapkins –
Our Sports Facility Virtual Tour HERE.
Support 21 Laneway @ 2021 Battle Of The Rock Bands Competition
WHAT: 2021 Battle Of The Rock Bands Competition.
WHEN: 6:30pm – 10:30pm, Thursday 7 October 2021 (Night One).
First Week Back At School - Term 4.
Doors Open: 6:00pm | Show Starts: 6:30pm.
WHERE: Mary MacKillop Learning Centre - Hall 2.
Clairvaux MacKillop College, Klumpp Road, Upper Mount Gravatt.
WHICH ROCK BAND: Our very own 21 Laneway!
WHO: ALL Canterbury College Secondary School Students & Staff.
COST: $10 Per Ticket – 600 Pax Venue Capacity.
Tickets can be purchased via this weblink HERE.
OR use the QR Code in the supplied image.
FULL DETAILS: Our very own Canterbury Rock School Band 21 Laneway will be competing at the annual Battle Of The Rock Bands competition.
Aside from the amazing performances, there are prizes to be won, as well as a COVID-Safe dancing area.
Some of the prizes include vouchers for schools to spend on new music equipment, individual prizes for the best guitarist and best singer, and more…
There will be food trucks and a coffee van onsite, as well as drinks and other snacks for sale in our canteen.
It would be great to see our Canterbury community attending Night One of this competition, to really dominate the crowd and support 21 Laneway when they perform.
The event is designed to provide students with a full on ‘rock show’ experience - it is not your average school eisteddfod.
Bands can have a great time on stage while putting on a high-energy show, but a huge factor in this is having a high energy audience.
So we encourage students to bring along their friends to this great social event.
One of the big criteria the judges are assessing is stage presence and energy, so having a fun crowd will assist with bringing that energy!
Please Note: When booking tickets, everyone is allocated an assigned seat due to COVID rules.
However, subject to COVID conditions on the night, there should be a ‘dance floor / mosh pit’ type area open at the front near the stage, where patrons are welcome to visit during the show, instead of just staying in their seat all night.
At the moment, this is open to one person per 2m2, but this is subject to change as restrictions ease.
So please help us spread the word, then come support our very talented Rock Band in person!
Thank you and ROCK ON!!
Tickets can be purchased via this weblink HERE.
OR use the QR Code in the supplied image.
ON NOW: September Holidays - Tennis, Swimming & Athletics - Fun & Fitness Camps
ON NOW: September Holidays - Tennis, Swimming & Athletics - Fun & Fitness Camps
Simply call or email using the contacts listed below for any bookings.
Get fit, have fun, learn new sports and enjoy your September Holidays... ummmm... at school! LOL ;-)