CLOSES FRIDAY: Canterbury Academic Scholarships Exam Applications

CLOSES FRIDAY: Canterbury Academic Scholarships Exam Applications

Every year we accept scholarship applications from exceptional students.

Our NEXT Academic Scholarships Exam:

8:15am – 12:30pm, Saturday 6 November 2021

@ Canterbury College – 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.

For both existing and new students for Years 5 – 10 in 2023.

Exam Applications Open: NOW

Exam Applications Close: 5pm THIS Friday 29 October 2021

Please Apply Here - https://canterbury.qld.edu.au/admissions/scholarships/

Virtual Tour Here - https://canterbury.youtour.com.au/a/canterbury/index.html

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2021 All Schools Touch Football Tournament Wrap: Wed 6 – Sun 10 Oct

2021 All Schools Touch Football Tournament Wrap: Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 October

Canterbury College re-joined the All Schools Touch Football Competition in 2021 for an action-packed five-day event, involving 424 teams playing nearly 2,000 games, and bringing around 6,500 junior athletes, coaches and referees to the beautiful Gold Coast.

The Canterbury Taipans were represented by our Under 13 and Under 15 Girls Teams coached by Mr Boon and Mr Enelaki, as well as our Under 18 Mixed Team coached by Mr Sione.

Across a number of pool games, the Under 13 Girls Team played some wonderful touch and won three and lost three of their games, while the Under 15 Girls won two of their six games, both coming in confident fashion on Day Two.

The Under 18 Mixed Team bounced back from a first-up loss, to progress through the pool stages undefeated, and qualify for the Top 16 - playing Our Lady’s from Dalby and just losing narrowly 6-5.

It was a very positive return to the All Schools scene, and one that was characterised by the happy faces and positive efforts by all our students who participated.

NB: Some really great Canterbury Taipans tournament match photos were taken by Sarah Boon Photography and posted to her Facebook Page here.


Canterbury Taipans FREE Family Fun Day Sundays

Canterbury Taipans FREE Family Fun Day Sundays

Our Canterbury Taipans Aquatic & Tennis Centre will be OPEN + FREE for our Canterbury College community on special Sunday afternoons once per month!

So come and enjoy a cool swim or fun hit of tennis on us…

What: Canterbury Taipans FREE Family Fun Day Sundays.

When: Monthly For Four Months.

2:00pm – 5:00pm THIS Sunday 31 October 2021

2:00pm – 5:00pm Sunday 21 November 2021

2:00pm – 5:00pm Sunday 12 December 2021

2:00pm – 5:00pm Sunday 9 January 2022

Where: Canterbury Taipans Aquatic & Tennis Centre – Canterbury College.
- Use Entrance E or F via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of onsite parking.

Who: For Canterbury 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 ENTRY!

Why: Because we love our Canterbury families!

More Details:

- Our NEW Splash & Smash Café will have snacks and drinks available for purchase.

- Bring the kids for a FUN + FREE afternoon.

-  Sign up to play or participate in our Canterbury Taipans Swimming, Tennis or Athletics Programs while you’re there – including Adult Social Tennis.

RSVP: Please help us get an indication of likely attendee numbers for THIS Sunday 31 October 2021 ONLY by RSVPing here on Humanitix.

Thank you!


2021 Green Ball Elite Tennis Tournament Circuit THIS Sunday!

2021 Green Ball Elite Tennis Tournament Circuit THIS Sunday!

What: 2021 Green Ball Elite Tennis Tournament Circuit Sunday

When: THIS Sunday 31 October 2021

Matches: 8:00am – 1:00pm

Awards Presentation BBQ: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Where: Canterbury Taipans Tennis Centre - Canterbury College.
- Please use Entrance E or F via 182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford.
- Plenty of on-site parking.

Who: For registered tournament players and their families, plus ANY interested members of the school or public.

Cost: FREE

More Details: Canterbury is privileged to be one of the six official host venues for the 2021 Green Ball Elite Tennis Tournament Circuit touring the Gold Coast Region.

So this Sunday we’re hosting the very best Green Ball Junior Girls and Boys Singles from the Gold Coast.

Our NEW Splash & Smash Café will be open from 8:30am – 12:00pm Noon.

Food and drinks are available for purchase and everyone is welcome to come watch the action.

Tournament Format:

- Matches are played on full-sized courts to International Tennis Federation measurements and standards.

- Every player is guaranteed to play a minimum of four matches.

- All matches will be supervised.

- Play commences from 8:00am.

For full tournament information please visit - https://www.tennis.com.au/qld/regions/gold-coast/green-ball-tournament-circuit

NB: Tournament player entries close midnight THIS Wednesday 27 October 2021.


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.

Online Booking Weblink HERE

  1. Under Select Service: Please select your preferred service sorted by week.
  2. Under Select Time: Please click to the relevant month then click on your preferred day.
  3. 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!

Online Booking Weblink HERE

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!


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...