Foreword
Dear Members of the Canterbury College Family At this end of a very busy Semester 1, we can reflect on all of the wonderful achievements and events in one place in this edition of Canterbury Our international students bring an important extra Connection. cultural element to schooling at Canterbury. The International Department had a busy semester of events, activities and study tour visits. Our High School With more than 60 colourful pages herein, it is rewarding Preparation Program students are very active in the to see the extent of the efforts and subsequent successes College community. of our students. Whether in class, on excursion or camp, in extracurricular activities, at national competitions, on We have also heard from some accomplished alumni the stage or sporting field, all members of our College and wanted to bring you their inspiring stories in this community continue to excel and take the College’s edition. Rob, Jess, Caitlin and Karl are great role models reputation higher. I commend every student, whether for our students with their schooling recollections, post- included in this edition or not, on their persistence and Canterbury achievements and words of wisdom. dedication to all that they do here at Canterbury. The transformation of the Junior Library into the We celebrated our 31st year with a meaningful Discovery Centre was completed this semester. I am Foundation Day Chapel Service and the always popular told the library has never been busier at lunchtimes, Cursus Magnus Relay. It was lovely to invite back some as students flock to spend time in the beautiful of our Class of 2017 for the annual Scholars’ Assembly. surroundings. Next semester will see a number of Again we saw so many academic, sport, arts and building projects start, the most at one time in the extracurricular awards presented at the Head’s Assembly College’s history. In fact, I envision the Canterbury and Spirit Assemblies this semester. It is always a treat campus this time next year will be transformed for our students to host family members on campus at remarkably from what it looks like today. events such as Mother’s Day, the Easter Bonnet Parade A personal highlight of this semester was and Under Eights Day. We value the continued support being interviewed on the Today Show about of family members who take the time to attend Saturday the implementation of the Stymie program sport, the various sports carnivals and weekly Assemblies. here at Canterbury. Stymie allows students to It has been another semester of great STEM anonymously notify the College of instances achievements and events. The Digital Hub is always a of potential bullying or harm. We have been flurry of activity with many classes and extracurricular very happy with its implementation and the groups across the subschools utilising the space and benchmark we are setting for other schools resources every day. To support this, we have purchased with our focus on student wellbeing. exciting new equipment to go into our Digital Hub Late in the semester, we were shocked Ben Baumann such as Acer Mixed Reality headsets and two amazing to hear of the sudden passing of Class of robots. Next is truly now at Canterbury and we have a 2013 alumni, Ben Baumann. I attended his commitment to continue to seek out and provide the funeral and was touched by the number latest technologies for our students. of people from our College community Our Arts Academy students had another very busy who were there to pay their respects. semester of performances on and off campus, culminating Our thoughts and prayers continue to in the professional standard Winter Arts Festival series of be with Ben’s family at this difficult time. concerts in June. Our choirs, bands and ensembles won Thank you for working in partnership awards and accolades in many arenas and should be with us. commended for their commitment to their crafts. Mrs Donna Anderson Our sports men and women continued to excel on the Head of College sporting field. We have a long list of district, state and national representatives this semester, as well as 11 teams who were undefeated or won premierships for Junior TAS and TAS in Trimesters 1 and 2. 1 At Scholars’ Assembly this year, we welcomed back the Class of 2017 Scholars’ graduates who had achieved an OP1-15. Each graduate was asked to approach the microphone to tell the assembly where they are currently studying or working, and the diversity of careers amongst the group Assembly was inspiring for all to hear. The assembly was also an occasion to induct new staff and student leaders.
2 Foundation Day and Cursus Magnus
The College celebrated its 31st Anniversary with the Foundation Day Chapel and the Cursus Magnus Relay. Reverend Elroy Mee provided a reflective service, in which she highlighted the importance of recognising our past but also establishing goals for the future. She asked a selection of students and teachers about their goals for Canterbury College and what could be achieved this year to reach those goals. Mrs Donna Anderson, Head of College, then provide an insight into the suburb of Waterford, from its colonial days in the mid-1800s through to the extensive farming land during the 1900s. The College community then moved to the sails area for the annual running of the Cursus Magnus relay. Congratulations to Becket House for claiming their sixth straight win in a row.
3 At the first Spirit Assembly for the year, the College was fortunate to have Kathryn Lyons as guest speaker. She is an inspirational advocate and innovator who is focused on universal inclusion for all. Her speech was very inspiring, for staff and students alike. Director of Sport and Extracurricular Activities, Mr Glen Walker, introduced the Trimester 1 TAS Sports Captains, who, in turn, presented the First Teams for Cricket, Girls Basketball, Girls Tennis and Boys Spirit Volleyball. Director of the Arts Academy, Dr Janet Wyvill, followed with the presentation of the Arts Captains for 2018. Assemblies
At the second Spirit Assembly, the depth and breadth of students presented with honours signified what a range of activities our students excel in. Computational maths and linguistics to STEM, Studio Tuition exams to sporting distinctions, the talent and involvement of students is always inspiring. The Assembly focused on the message of Sportsmanship and Respect. College Captains, Emma Jordin and Saxon Harris addressed the assembly about their own individual experiences of being involved in extracurricular activities and the benefits of demonstrating true sportsmanship and respect for all involved.
4 It is important, for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Head’s Assembly students, that recognition and reflection of Indigenous history and heritage is present in the Canterbury The Head’s Assemblies celebrate the education. diversity of talent and achievement within Congratulations to all of the students who were the student body. Students received Line presented on stage, especially Sophie Peddell (Year 7) and Saxon Harris (Year 12) who received Royal Awards, Badges and Pockets for their Pockets for extracurricular involvement. College involvements. At the first Head’s Assembly for 2018, Mr Ray Stanley, Indigenous Liaison Teacher, was guest speaker. He talked about National Reconciliation Week and other activities and initiatives that the College participates in.
5 Mother’s Day
Many Mums joined their students on campus for the College’s Mother’s Day events. The day commenced with a lovely breakfast at the Canteen, hosted by the Hospitality students. A number of Junior School Mums (and one Dad) put in a lot of hours preparing the enticing gifts on offer at the Mother’s Day Stall. The Kindy and Prep Afternoon Teas capped off a big day, and saw many Mums being pampered by their children, receiving such precious gifts as macaroni necklaces, cardboard crowns festooned with stickered jewels and hand-cream massages.
6 ANZAC Day
There was much reverence and reflection as the College gathered together for a moving ANZAC Day Assembly. Guest speaker Mr Alan Lyle spoke so vividly about the lives of his grandfather and father, who fought in World War One and World War Two respectively. The Girls’ Chorale’s rendition of In Flander’s Fields was hauntingly beautiful. As part of the ANZAC commemorative events, our College Captains and many student volunteers attended the Beenleigh Dawn Service and the Shine of Remembrance at ANZAC Square, to lay wreaths on behalf of the College community.
Lest We Forget.
7 Ash Wednesday
Our journey with Jesus to Jerusalem and the cross began with Ash Wednesday. Canterbury College held a special chapel service to mark the occasion. Many Junior School students received the imposition of ashes at the Discovery Centre at lunchtime.
National Days of Action Against Bullying and Violence
Canterbury College participated in the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence and Safer Internet Day. Students enjoyed a sausage sizzle, posed in social media photo frames and wrote down their wishes for a world without bullying on big colourful posters. These are very important days of recognition and action of which we were proud to be an official partnership school. 8 The annual Easter Egg Appeal was another success, with many eggs brought in by families and donated to TRACC Logan and St Mark’s Parish. Junior School Humanitarian Captains, Year 6 Students Noah Plater, Jessica Correa, Emerald King and Lara Mead spread early Easter cheer when they took some of the donated Easter eggs to the Blue Annual Easter Egg Appeal Care Bethania Aged Care Home.
Easter Bonnet Parade
The Kindy and Prep Easter Bonnet Parade brought some great colour and excitement, and lots of “awww” moments, to such a rainy day. Special thanks to all of the parents who came along to see the children parade in their Easter-themed finery. 9 Junior School Disco
10 Under 8’s Day
11 Junior School Master Chef
Despite the lack of power to some homes after a big storm, there were lots of entries brought in for the annual Shrove Tuesday Junior School Master Chef competition. We raised almost $500 which will go to the Anglican Archbishop’s Appeal. Photos of the winners are included on this page.
The biggest Elleacea, Xzyrous, Xzyience and Esperanza McGowan The smallest Mikaela Williams The prettiest Tiffany Tindall The funniest Bronte Currie The most lollies Lara and Rylan Mead The most chocolate Dejan Radovanov and Jade Lake The best Easter theme Charlotte Austin The best school spirit Ellerah McPhail The best slice or biscuit Henry Flaxman Best in show – runner up Isabella Shields Best in show – runner up Ashutosh Vaitha Best in show Lilly Rider 12 Readers Cup
A team of five students from Years 5 and 6 competed in the 2018 Children’s Book Council of Australia Readers Cup competition. There were 32 schools competing and the team came a creditable 13th. Ella Reed (Captain), Jessica Correa, Hannah Peddell, Claire Plummer and Morgan Watt are pictured with author James Moloney who spoke to the students after the competition.
Canberra Trip
The Year 6 students braved some cold days of down to -1 degree on their action-packed trip to Canberra. They visited the High Court, Lake Burley Griffin, The Ian Potter Technology Centre (STEM Centre of Excellence), Australian Natural Museum, Australian Portrait Gallery, Royal Australian Mint, The Australian Electoral Division, Australian War Memorial, Telstra Tower, Walk of Reconciliation and Questacon. They toured Embassies and High Commissions and had an afternoon visit to Mt Ainslie. It was a jampacked trip of adventure, fun, learning and above all working together.
13 Discovery Centre The transformation of the Junior School Library into the Discovery Centre is complete. Lots of lunchtime student visitors have been enjoying the facility, with many students even bringing their families in after school to see it.
Book Fair
The annual Book Fair always draws a large crowd and highlights our wonderful and supportive parent helpers who give up their time to make sure the Fair and accompanying cake stall run smoothly. The students also played a part this year in promoting the Fair. We were excited that Geronimo Stilton called in to visit the students during the Fair. The Fair made an impressive $7000, which translated to a lot of points to use to purchase new books for the students.
14 Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
The Year 2 students visited the Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum to learn about life in the “olden days”. The students learnt how washing was done by hand. They hand-washed an item on an original wash board, rinsed it in a tub and then squeezed the water out using a mangle. Each student had a turn at sawing through a log of wood with a crosscut pull-saw. Then it was time to go to school. Not to Canterbury College, but back in time to an old school house. The students sat at wooden desks in long rows and were given a slate to write on.
Tristan Bancks
We were excited to host a visit by acclaimed children’s and teen’s author Tristan Bancks. He spoke to some very keen Junior and Middle School students about the writing process, gave them great tips and hints and even signed copies of his books.
15 Junior School Memories
16 Middle and Senior School Memories
17 Year 7 Transition Activities
The Year 7 students always look forward to their excursion to Palm Beach Parklands and the Kokoda Challenge, as part of their transition into Year 7 activities.
Palm Beach’s ‘absolutely divine’ assembling stretchers out of large temperature made for a truly fun day bamboo rods and hessian bags. Each out and a challenge to leave when the group had to transport a team member buses arrived for the return journey. on the stretcher during the first half of The teachers were very impressed with their journey which began at the Curtis the students’ impeccable behaviour, Falls Picnic Area. They completed a enthusiasm and sharing of their most second journey, without stretchers, inspirational moments for the day. arriving at the Witches Chase Picnic The Year 7 students spent a day at Area in time for lunch. The highlight of Mount Tamborine, enthusiastically the day was the reflection at the end, involved in various team building where students voluntarily shared their activities. Their biggest challenge was favourite moments and acknowledged re-enacting the historic Kokoda trail, their friend’s good efforts.
Year 7 Taiko Drumming
World Scholar’s Cup
Year 8 student Charlie Johnstone went to Kuala Lumpur for the World Scholar’s Cup. Day One was a scavenger hunt where students could make new friends from around the world. On Day Two the academic scholarship began, with 4200 students from 50 countries debating, completing collaborative writing and sitting exams. Charlie was awarded a Silver medal for Science, a Silver medal for Writing, a Silver medal for Debating and a Gold medal for the 18 study of Social Science. Adventure Camp
The Year 8 cohort attended the Emu Gully Adventure Camp. Students were involved in activities re-enacting experiences of the ANZAC’s. Students very bravely stepped out of their comfort zones, tested their endurance and resilience, and provided much needed support for their peers.
The Year 8 students overcame many challenges when they went to Emu Gully Adventure Camp. The camp saw the students learn skills like being able to work together, resilience and leadership. Overall the camp was very successful and the students came away with many skills that they can apply to their everyday lives.
Medieval Day
The Year 8 students turned into knights, ladies, jesters and all manner of other wonderful medieval characters for the annual Medieval Day. History became real life as the students learnt about medieval weaponry, dancing, archery and more. 19 Chess Competition
Eight Middle School students competed in the Brisbane Secondary Inter-school Chess Competition. Bardia Karbalaei Norouz (Year 8) placed Second in the A Division, earning him a spot in the top 4% of competitors at the event. Zachary Bakanay (Year 8) earned a merit for winning 5 of his 7 games. Special mentions to Attila Bencsik (Year 7), Luka Woods (Year 8), Jenna Baglee (Year 8), Shandy Ho (Year 8), Harry Gill (Year 8) and Connor Wirth (Year 9) for all winning at least 2 games each.
Year 9 Dance
20 yLead Altitude Day
Some Year 9 students headed to Brisbane City Hall for the yLead Altitude Day. This annual event specifically targets Year 9 students from around the country and is geared towards extraordinary personal growth and leadership development. It featured inspirational talks, engaging interactive activities and networking opportunities with other schools from around the region. The three guest speakers served to inspire the students to take action in their own lives to be the change they want to see in the communities around them.
Year 10 Work Experience
The Year 10 Work Experience program allows students to get their foot in the door of their chosen occupation and gain a good understanding of the type of employment that interests them. Students gain references for future employment and increase their employability. This year there was much interest in the fields of Veterinarian Science, Teaching, Electricians/ Engineering, Hospitality and Retail. The feedback received from students, teachers and employers has been very positive.
Anti-Cyberbullying Task Force Student Forum
Year 11 Student Representative Council members Baxter Hood and Mike Ludwig volunteered to attend an Anti-Cyberbullying Task Force Student Forum held in Brisbane. They are pictured with Forum Facilitator Madonna King. 21 QUT Accounting Forum
Year 12 Accounting students attended the 2018 Accounting Student Forum at QUT, Gardens Point. This conference offered an informative experience for all students and helped to broaden their understanding of topics in the Accounting syllabus, as well as JMC Academy Visits offering insight into the profession post- secondary schooling. Students attended The Year 11 and 12 Film, TV and New Media three different lectures covering ‘Principles of Investing’, ‘The Accounting Profession’ students have been supported in their work and ‘Forensic Accounting’. Sessions were by the ongoing professional partnership with run by industry professionals and three Canterbury students won prizes on the JMC Academy. day. Both classes of students attended all-day workshops at the JMC Campus this semester, allowing them a practical set of experiences that will further enrich their FTVNM work back at College. The Year 11 students discovered just how tense and exciting working on live television production can be. The Year 12 students learnt how to light and film in a chromakey environment, and then use tools such as compositing and rotoscoping to blend their filmed footage with existing backdrops inside of Adobe After Effects.
22 Tourism Excursions
Year 9 students studying Japanese had an excursion to the Gold Coast this semester, ordering a meal in Japanese at a Japanese Restaurant, then they bought gifts in Daiso. The Year 12 students studying Japanese took a tour of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa on a Tourism Excursion. Several of the Year 12 Japanese students also attended the University of Queensland’s ‘A Taste of University Japanese’ event to try out studying Japanese at a University level. The students had to follow directions in Japanese around campus and work with students from other schools to complete translation activities.
GoMA Excursion
Year 11 and 12 Visual Art students travelled to the Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Art Gallery at Southbank, Brisbane for their annual excursion. Students were excited to see the large variety of artworks at GOMA in the ‘The Long Story’ and ‘Measures of Distance’ exhibitions. ‘Me, Myselfie and I’ was also a very popular interactive display in the Children’s Art Centre.
After lunch, they made the short walk to QAG to see the exhibition of ‘Picasso: The Vollard Suite’ and the Australian collection at this gallery.
23 Soroptimist Year 12 students Ling Luc, Emma Jordin, Maddison Clapham and Annabelle Barnes attended the Soroptimist International Women’s Day Breakfast held International Women’s at Club Beenleigh, a coming together of the community Day Breakfast to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide.
Year 12 students started their year in Legal Studies by selecting any area of the Legal Queensland or Australian legal system that they deem is irrelevant or ineffective and Studies presented a submission about the need for change. To support students and equip them with the appropriate skills Excursions to undertake this task, they visited the Supreme Court Library in Brisbane. Students were given access to the library and extensive resources, whilst also being provided with advice by the Courts Education Officer.
As part of an introduction to the Queensland legal system, Year 11 students visited the Brisbane Court Complex. Students sat in on actual cases in the District and Supreme Courts and witnessed a variety of criminal and civil cases. The students also met with the Honourable Justice Bowskill of the Supreme Court of Brisbane.
24 QATSIF It was a busy semester of Canterbury’s Indigenous students were also invited to attend the Reconciliation Week QATSIF Gathering at the University activities for Canterbury’s of Southern Queensland. Rikki Regeling lit the candle Indigenous students. representing the Torres Strait students and Matthew Gorry lit the candle representing the Aboriginal students. They were Four students acted as ushers for the Elders then involved in the closing ceremony where they read a at the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres poem. There were over 200 students in attendance along with Strait Islander Foundation’s New Recipient’s dignitaries from the Reconciliation Council and the University. Ceremony at the Australian Catholic University. Year 12 students Matthew Gorry and Rikki In recognition of National Reconciliation Week, Indigenous Regeling received badges in recognition of Liaison Teacher and Elder of the Gunggari Peoples of Western their 2018 College leadership positions. Year Queensland, Mr Ray Stanley, was interviewed by the Anglican 11 students Joel Barby and Jackson Currie Schools Commission about his work here at Canterbury. Mr also attended. Stanley’s interview video is on the College Facebook page.
Biology Excursion
Our Year 12 Biologists spent a morning at Griffith University’s Health Sciences Precinct studying human anatomy. Students observed a variety of human specimens, discussed the links between morphology and function and enjoyed interacting with experts in the medical field.
Bond University National Mooting
A team of Year 12 Legal Studies students competed in the Bond University National Mooting competition. Mooting is a legal debate, which requires students to argue the facts of their case in a real courtroom setting.
The team consisted of Hannah on the performance of Gordon (Senior Counsel), Hannah and James on their and James Hurley (Junior appropriate courtroom manner, Counsel). Grace Gaudin was understanding of the law and also an integral part of the team, effective communication. They however was unable to attend. were particularly impressed with The Bond University lecturers their ability to listen and respond who assumed the roles of judges carefully to matters presented to made a special commendation them. 25 Senior Hospitality They have further developed these skills by participating in the Novotel Brisbane’s Hotel experience, as well as training The Senior Hospitality students have been and work experience with the Brisbane Convention and busy during the first semester, developing Exhibition Centre. and refining their knowledge and skills as a The Kitchen Operations class have been working with chef part of their Certificates in Hospitality. Adam Gleaves in culinary workshops on knife skills and pasta making, giving them the ability to plan and prepare Ten Food and Textiles students have already participated their own meals for the Indian and Italian Restaurant Nights, in a Responsible Service of Alcohol course, various school held each term in the Trade Training Centre. based functions, including the Mother’s Day and Junior Chamber of Commerce breakfasts, as well as going on an Two Year 12 students, Ellie Priest and Amy Swanson, put excursion to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. their skills to the test when they gained employment with Delaware North as cooks at the Commonwealth Games The Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students have been Athlete’s Village. The students impressed their supervisors training in the Canterbury Café and Trade Training Centre with their teamwork and efficiency in the kitchen; Ellie Priest, Restaurant to learn Front of House service skills. particularly stood out, receiving 3 awards within the 2 weeks.
26 Year 12 Formal
27 This year, the students worked together to put forward a tender for a Australian Space lunar base. They named the settlement Aglibol, after the lunar deity of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
Design Competition The Australian Space Design Competition is an industry simulation event where students act as engineering professionals as part of a Canterbury’s Senior School student team larger company. Within our company, Centaurus, each department was responsible for designing key parts of the lunar base such as of Nicola Cain (Year 12), Hamish Kabel- health care, home units, food, water and security. They were faced Pluck (Year 11), Mark Huth (Year 12), Kyle with various challenges such as how to ensure residents would be safe during moonquakes, and how to ensure that lunar dust would Cossor (Year 11), Blake Roesler (Year 12), not damage equipment. Ayden Giess (Year 11), Hue Do (Year 11) The competition culminated in a twenty-minute presentation to the and Shayne Andersen (2017 graduate) judges who were very impressed with the team’s design. In particular, participated in the Australian Space the judges commended the team for their clear and concise delivery of information. Unfortunately, they did not take out the top prize this Design National Finals at the University of year, however, the team are looking forward to applying what they Queensland. have learned to the qualifying competition for next year.
F1 Challenge
The Year 9 Canterbury team attended the National Finals of the Formula 1 in Schools Challenge in Tasmania. In a strong field of thirty finalists, the Bolt Racing team of Benjamin Newman, Charlie Deane, Kian O’Keefe and Casey Milne missed out on a placing by a matter of points. This is still a great achievement, a result of months of preparation and dedication.
Year 10 Girls in STEM students UQ STEMConnect Zali Martin, Sahitya Arugonda, Lucy Craven and Lia Russell were accepted into the University of Queensland STEMConnect mentoring program. This is an amazing opportunity to work alongside university students, professionals and cutting edge researchers and start networking for their career.
28 Robo Cup Workshop
STEM@Canterbury had the privilege of hosting a Junior Australia Robo Cup Interschool workshop for 70 students ranging from Year 5 to Year 11 from within the South-East Brisbane Region. Students spent the day learning how to code Lego Mindstorm EV3 robots in preparation for the Junior Australia Robo Cup competition. They manipulated various coding blocks to program their robots to follow lines, make conditional loops, sense colour and obstacles in efforts of programming their robots to find and rescue a victim from a chemical spill. The workshop provided all participants with useful robotics and coding knowledge, skills and hands on experience with problem solving and programming.
Da Vinci Decathlon
The Canterbury College Year 5 and Year 6 Da Vinci Decathlon teams headed to the Gold Coast for a full day of intense competition. STEM Cup This academic interschool gala competition saw over 50 teams compete in 10 discipline areas, hosting schools from all over The Year 6 Team of Alaura Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba Mesina, Layla Augustine and and Redland City. Joseph Hudgson came Second This year’s theme was ‘The Unexpected’ and consisted of in the Grand Final of the Griffith various challenges, ranging from creating poetry and artworks University STEM Cup. illustrating unexpected journeys that had to be physically and symbolically interconnected, to constructing evacuation building The Grand Final Challenges build on the skills designs and prototypes for safely vacating citizens from a and knowledge that the team developed over building experiencing an unexpected disaster. the seven-week competition. The students had a wonderful day enhancing their knowledge and skills in various disciplines. Although they didn’t win any awards, the students found the experience of working collaboratively through the challenges gratifying, riveting and fun. 29 Regional Science and Engineering Challenge
Sixteen students from the Year 10 Extension Science classes competed at the Regional Science and Engineering Challenge. Run by the University of Newcastle and Griffith University and held at the Canterbury Events Centre, the event saw Canterbury compete against 7 other schools from as far away as Helensvale, Centenary and Ipswich. The Canterbury team performed admirably, winning 3 events - bridge building, Helter Skelter Shelter (tower building) and Stringways (a networking activity) - finishing Third overall.
STEM For School and Beyond
Middle and Senior School students and their parents attended a STEM For School and Beyond careers event in the Digital Hub. Featuring presentations and displays by STEM professionals from Universities and private organisations, as well as Canterbury’s own esteemed STEM teaching staff, the event received great 30 feedback from attendees. Ipswich Festival
We were excited to be invited by the event organisers to host a STEM activities area at the Ipswich Festival Creative Kidz event. It was a great success and we look forward to participating in more events such as this in the future where we can promote the unique STEM opportunities on offer here at Canterbury.
Robo Cup Junior
Thirty-one Canterbury students from Years 5 to 9 competed at the Brisbane Regionals of Robo Cup Junior Australia. With many competing for the first time, all students demonstrated great resilience and persistence in tackling the robotics and coding challenges, and the day was a great learning opportunity for everyone. The Year 6 girls dance team made the top 5 and participated in a grand final robotics dance off. The Year 8 team won their Soccer Standard League, qualifying now for the State competition at University of Queensland. 31 Junior School STEM Day
The theme for our Junior School STEM Day this semester was ‘Establishing an Alternative Energy Wise Colony’, where the focus was on creating various resources to sustain life with our local community. Students used renewable resources such as wind power, solar power, hydro power and implementing reducing, reusing and recycling practices to care for and preserve our natural resources and environment. There were some amazing projects created, ranging from; recycled beds, chairs, playhouses and tables, and recycled outfits and bags, to solar and wind powered transportation and infrastructure.
32 33 Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Stage Band trekked up to Springbrook for Rehearsal their rehearsal camp. With over 40 students in attendance, this was a great weekend to learn and practice many of their works. With the Camp early morning wake up from the seniors, from their wandering minstrels each day through to the last notes played at night, all students guided by the staff worked well together in harmony.
Stars of the Future
The Junior School Stars of the Future Concert was a wonderful showcase of how far the Year 3 students have come since they commenced learning the violin, viola or cello at the start of the semester. Our youngest musicians were joined on stage by our youngest ensemble, the Junior School Piano Trio of George Li (Year 2), Isabella Oxenbridge (Year 4) and Haydn Li (Year 5).
Loud Lunches
The College Rock Band performed the first Loud Lunch of the year outside the Research and Next Centre. It was a great performance by Daniel Foster (Captain) (Year 12), Denzel Almario (Year 12), Lachlan Bridgford (Year 10), Heidi Le Masurier (Year 11), Ema Kimura (Year 10), Paris Jenner (Year 10), and Sebastian Jenner (Year 8).
Briana Dinsdale (Year 9) and Annabelle Barnes (Year 12) gave wonderful performances at the first Acoustic Lunch at the Canteen. Briana then performed again, along with Paris Jenner (Year 10) and Anisha Bardell (Year 12) at the second Acoustic Lunch mini concert. 34 Music in the Gallery
Two students went to the Logan Art Gallery to perform on their traditional instruments.
Eric Sun in Year 12 played the traditional Chinese instrument Erhu, and Bardia Karbalaei Norouz in Year 8 played the traditional Middle Eastern instrument Santouri. They thrilled the audience not only with their talent but also with their knowledge about their instruments and cultures.
Queensland Korean Orchestra
Year 2 student George Li made his concerto debut in the Brisbane City Hall with the Queensland Korean Orchestra under the baton of Sergei Korschmin, in a concert sponsored by the Brisbane City Council.
The Senior and Junior Trio and Quartet gave outstanding performances at a Mothers’ Day Concert, performing in conjunction with the Queensland Korean Orchestra. Isabella Oxenbridge (Year 4), Haydn Li (Year 5) and George Li (Year 2) performed their first public performance as the piano trio and wowed the audience. Middle and Senior School students Mia Hughes (Year 12), Lucy Hughes (Year 9), Ashley Kim (Year 9), Cindy Masterman (Year 11) and Eric Sun (Year 12) also gave professional standard performances. 35 Winter Arts Festival
Winter certainly heated up at the Winter Arts Festival. Featuring professional standard performances from Year 2-12 Arts Academy students, the four concerts over a total of seven hours showcased beautifully the full depth of talent in the Music, Dance and Drama arenas.
From the youngest Junior School performers in the first concert, to the Strings Ensembles in Concert 2, the Middle and Senior choirs, dance and theatre students in Concert 3 and ending with all the bands and orchestras inside and outside of the Auditorium in Concert 4 as the sun was setting, it was an outstanding day.
36 37 Music News
Congratulations to the Junior Choir who placed Second at the Ipswich Eisteddfod. With only half a mark separating First and Second place, the adjudicator was very pleased with their performances, commenting on their ‘beautiful warm sound’, ‘attention to detail’ and performances being most enjoyable.
Congratulations to Junior Piano Trio, Canterbury ARTISTrio, Senior String Quartet and Junior String Quartet who all won first prize in their sections at the Redlands Eisteddfod.
Boys Vocal Group and Girls’ Chorale joined with the University of Queensland Chorale and Orchestra to perform at QPAC Concert Hall the amazing Faure Requiem. 38 The Symphonic Band performed at the Queensland Youth Music Awards. In a highly competitive section, they received a Silver Award.
Year 2 student George Li starred in the Queensland Youth Orchestra Newsletter as their youngest ever member. George was 6 years old when he first attended, accompanying his brother Haydn Li (Year 5) who was already a member.
Canterbury College took front Anglican and centre in the Anglican Schools Music Festival. Schools Mia Hughes (Year 12) led the Orchestra as Concert Master with Cindy Masterman (Year 11) as First chair cello. 37 other Canterbury College students Music from Cantabile, Ritornello, BVG and the Brass players performed in the orchestra, band and choir in a wonderful Festival performance at the QPAC Concert Hall.
39 Interhouse Cross Age Champions: 8 Years - Eloise McKean and Lincoln Crooks Country Carnival 9 Years - Mikala Fox and Seth Banks 10 Years - Pippa Sharp and Xavier Dennett On a very warm day, the Junior School students 11 Years - Kaylee Tamala and Alex Orbitz all ran their very best at their Interhouse Cross 12 Years - Sarah Walker and Josh Williams Country. In a tight finish, the victors were Cranmer House, led by Captains Christian Meyboom - Pijl House Positions: (Year 6) and Layla Augustine (Year 6). 1st - Cranmer, 2nd - Ramsey, 3rd - Temple, 4th - Becket
40 Interhouse Swimming Carnival
The Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival was very successful, with students competing in races and novelty events under some extremely hot conditions. Despite the heat, students were well behaved and participated to the best of their ability.
Congratulations to Temple House and Temple House Captains Mach Pukallus (Year 6) and Amy Hill (Year 6) on leading Temple to overall House Champion on the day.
Age Champions: 8 Years - Isabella Franklin and Rylan Mead 9 Years - Scarlett Nelson and Archie Watt 10 Years - Sheridan Hosking and Sebastian Keerie 11 Years - Claire Sanderson, Angus Ferguson and Riley Hosking 12 Years - Samantha Grant and Benjamin Long
House Positions: 1st - Temple, 2nd - Becket, 3rd - Ramsay, 4th - Cranmer
41 Interhouse Athletics Carnival
The Junior School Interhouse Athletics Carnival took place on a beautifully warm Winter’s day. All students competed to the best of their ability and encouraged one another in a positive manner. A large number of parents and spectators took time out of their day to come along and support the students.
Congratulations to Cranmer House and Cranmer House Captains Christian Meyboom - Pijl (Year 6) and Layla Augustine (Year 6) on being the overall House Champions for the day.
Age Champions: 8 Years - Niamh Ferguson and Tai Robinson 9 Years - Mikala Fox, Lincoln Perry and Hunter Brown 10 Years - Juliana Tamala and Sebastian Keerie 11 Years - Kaylee Tamala and Alex Orbitz 12 Years - Sarah Walker and Jackson Holland
House Positions: 1st - Cranmer, 2nd - Becket, 3rd - Ramsay, 4th - Temple
42 District Swimming Carnival Seven Junior School students competed at the District Swimming Carnival which was held at Chandler. Congratulations to Claire Sanderson, Lara Mead, Benjamin Long, Bridie Fawkes, Sheridan Hosking and Riley Hosking for their efforts on this day. From this carnival, Lara Mead was successful in qualifying for the Regional Trials on the Gold Coast. Lara did extremely well in a tough field of competition being placed 14th out of 62 swimmers.
Gardiner Chess Summer Camp Year 4 student Bhavya – Ashutosh Vaitha competed in the Gardiner Chess Summer Camp, held at Somerset College. Ashutosh did exceptionally well, achieving a silver medal and was only half a point from winning the gold medal.
National Futsal Championships Year 4 student Liam George represented Queensland at the National Futsal Championships. In tough competition and extreme heat conditions in Canberra, Liam and his team did extremely well only to just miss out making the finals.
Junior TAS Cross Country Championships Seventy-five Junior School students competed in the Junior TAS Cross Country Championships. Led by Captains, Sarah Walker and Christian Meyboom – Pijl, the team did extremely well, claiming second place. Some of the highlights of the day were;
• Sarah Walker – 1st place 12 Years Girls • Mikala Fox – 2nd place 9 Years Girls • Alex Orbitz – 3rd place 11 Years Boys • 10 Years Boys – 1st place • Overall Boys – 2nd place • Overall Girls – 3rd place 43 HPE Week
Here is how we celebrated HPE Week at Canterbury College: loads of teachers versus students challenges and special visits from some Gold Coast Suns and Queensland Reds Women’s Super Rugby Players. Health and Physical Education Week recognises and highlights the importance that Health and Physical Education plays in the development of students; physically, socially and emotionally. Activities were held for Junior School students during lunch times, ranging from Dodgeball, Touch Football, Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course and Beat the Teacher. It was action packed, with students participating and enjoying physical activity in a fun and exciting way.
44 45 Basketball Championships Netball Championships Chiara-Lee Soll (Year 12) and Summer Kaylee Tamala (Year 6) has been selected in the South Thompson (Year 11) participated at the Coast Under 11 Regional Netball team to compete Basketball Queensland Junior State in the State Championships. The team finished Third, Championships, and were key members of winning 3 games and losing 2. Kaylee played well in the Logan Thunder team. Goal Shooter, Goal Attack and Goal Keeper roles.
Brisbane Samoan Netball Academy Beenleigh Zone Cross Country Championships Madisen Iva (Year 8) headed to Samoa, representing the Brisbane Samoan Netball Thirty students represented Canterbury at the Academy. They toured and played a Beenleigh Zone Cross Country Championships. number of international and national teams. Canterbury College were extremely successful on the day, winning their division. Paris Day (Year 4) came Second while Sarah Walker (Year 6) placed in the top 5. The 10 Years Boys Relay achieved a Second place in an entertaining relay.
Under 15 Queensland Cricket JTAS Swimming Steven Timms (Year 9) was selected in the Championships Under 15 Queensland Cricket team for the Forty-one Junior School students attended the JTAS National Championships on the Sunshine Swimming Championships at Chandler. Led by Coast. Steven was a year younger than Swimming Captains Claire Sanderson (Year 6) and most of the players at the competition. Ryley Hosking (Year 6), the team competed to the best of their ability, with many swimmers achieving personal 46 best times. Canterbury came 6th at this meet. Year 7-12 Interhouse Cross Country
The Year 7-12 Interhouse Cross Country was held on a very warm morning. Congratulations to all of the students who ran and won points for their Houses. Eventual winners were Ramsey House. Age Champions were: 12 Years - Eloise Stanley and Darcy McMahon 13 Years - Taylor Wirth and Taj Nason 14 Years - Keelie Nason and Sebastien Hunt 15 Years - Kloe Lockhart and Jack Kelley 16 Years - Hayley Dixon and Kalani Lang Open - Georgia Hamilton and Matthew Gorry
House Positions: 1st - Ramsey, 2nd - Becket, 3rd - Cranmer, 4th - Temple
47 Congratulations to Temple House on winning the Annual Interhouse 2018 Interhouse Swimming Carnival. Swimming Carnival Age Champions: 12 Years - Madison Schipplock and Reece Hosking 13 Years - Chloe McNamara, Milly Nelson and The 31st Annual Interhouse Swimming Harrison Franklin Carnival was held at Aqualogan 14 Years- Joanne Vivian and Liam Reynolds Springwood. 15 Years - Hannah Stewart and Jayden Schipplock The weather was just as hot as the competition in the 16 Years - Cindy Masterman and Max Miller pool. Students participated in the House swims in large Open - Keely Stewart and Saxon Harris numbers, appreciating the cool water. The competitive events were contested keenly, with all swimmers trying to House Positions: 1st - Temple, 2nd - Ramsey, gain the most points for their House. 3rd - Cranmer, 4th - Becket.
48 Equestrian
It has been a busy year for the Canterbury Equestrian riders.
Georgia Kelly (Year 11) and Charlotte Hill (Year 12) competed at the Emmaus Interschool Showhorse and CT Qualifying Competition in the 95cm Combined training. Georgia gave a strong dressage and jumping round and finishing in 6th place. Charlotte jumped up the placings with a clear and under time show jump round to finish in 4th place.
Georgia then competed at the Warwick Horse Trials for Interschool eventing, placing 3rd overall in the pre-intro class with her baby Irish sport horse. She achieved a qualifier entry for the State Championships.
Georgia, Charlotte and Elanah Flegman (Year 8) travelled to the Scots PGC College. Elanah competed in the straight dressage where she won one test and placed seventh in the other, and in doing so secured two qualifying scores for the State Championships. Georgia and Charlotte competed in the 95cm combine training, with Charlotte on her horse Royal Puzzle finishing 8th, Georgia finished 9th on her horse Eponas Mischief. Charlotte on her other horse Belcam Copcosi finished 12th. Both Georgia and Charlotte earnt State Championships qualifiers.
Elanah and Tianna Smith (Year 10) headed to the Grace Lutheran Dressage Competition. Elanah placed third in both tests. Tianna placed 4th and 7th in the Secondary Senior Prelim.
The South East Queensland Regional Championships were held in Beaudesert. Elanah competed on her new horse and was out of the placings this time. She has all her qualifiers for the Dressage for the State Championships. Tianna Smith competed in the Secondary Senior Prelim 1.2 finishing 12th and the Secondary Senior Prelim 1.3 finishing 17th, making her 15th overall.
Georgia competed at a one day event in Toowoomba, placing 7th overall in the Junior Prelim class (95) in a large field of riders, gaining an Eventing State Championships qualifier entry.
Australian Athletics
Year 12 student Talosaga Kia made the Australian Athletics team in discus, to compete at the IAAF World Under 20 Championships in Finland. The championships are the pinnacle for junior athletes, where over 160 countries compete for international honours. 49 Winning their race: Open Schoolgirls Single Scull Division 3 – Keely Stewart Year 10 Schoolboys Double Scull Division 1 – Jarrod Lord, Rowing Caylan Siddell Year 10 Schoolboys Single Scull Division 1 – Jarrod Lord Canterbury attended the Gold Coast Coming Second in their race: Regional All Schools Rowing Association Year 10 Schoolgirls Single Scull Division 3 – Sophie Carnavon Year 8 Schoolgirls Single Scull Division 3 – Gian Bilston (GCRASRA) Regatta at Lake Coomera. Year 8 Schoolgirls Single Scull Division 4 – Mikayla Giess All rowers performed well with some Coming Third in their race: fabulous results, including: Year 10 Schoolboys Quad Scull Division 1 – Jarrod Lord, Caylan Siddell, Jake White, Shun Shiramasa, Gian Bilston (Cox) Year 9 Schoolboys Single Scull Division 5 – Liam Greeaway Winning their race: Year 8 Schoolgirls Single Scull Division 1 – Lilly James Year 8 Schoolgirls Novice Single Scull – Lilly James Matthew Lloyd rowed up a year level in the Year 9 Division Year 8 Schoolboys Quad Scull – Kristian Bilston, Caleb Free, 1 Single Scull. The time that Matthew rowed in his race Thorley Carter, Gian Bilston (cox) would have won him the Year 8 Division 1 Single Scull by an Year 10 Schoolgirls Double Scull – Sophie Carnavon, Megan impressive 10 seconds. Huth Open Schoolgirls Quad Scull – Chelsea Roesler, Sophie Carnavon, Keely Stewart, Megan Huth, Mikayla Giess (cox) Coming Second in their race: Elijah Walters (Year 8) achieved Open Schoolboys Double Scull – Ayden Giess, Blake Roesler 4th place in the Karate National Coming Third in their race: Championships in Perth. Year 8 Schoolboys Single Scull – Matthew Lloyd Year 9 Schoolboys Double Scull – Matthew Lloyd, Liam Greenway Year 10 Schoolgirls Single Scull – Sophie Carnavon Year 10 Schoolboys Double Scull – Jarrod Lord, Caylan Sidell Year 10 Schoolboys Quad Scull – Jarrod Lord, Caylan Sidell, Jake White, Shun Shiramasa
The Team then attended the GCRASRA Trophy Regatta at Murwillumbah. All Canterbury Rowers performed exceptionally well, with some fantastic results. The Year 10 Boys squad of Jarrod Lord, Caylan Siddell, Jake White and Shun Shiramasa who were announced joint Year 10 Boys Champions. At the end of the day, Canterbury College tied for third place. Some of the exceptional results include: 50 Chloe McNamara (Year 8) Cross Country Pacific District Sport Sakura Savelieva (Year 8) Cross Country Olivia Brown (Year 8) Cross Country and The following students were selected Football for Pacific District Sport: Madisen-Jade Iva (Year 8) Netball
Madeline Ryman (Year 12) Cross Country Tahmira Sheppard (Year 8) Netball Hannah Clarke (Year 12) Cross Country Ema-Lamei Wood (Year 8) Netball Matthew Gorry (Year 12) Cross Country Kate Neill (Year 8) Tennis Ben Smith (Year 12) Rugby League Georgia Grimsey (Year 7) Cross Country and Touch Football Riley North (Year 12) Basketball Milly Nelson (Year 7) Cross Country Chiara-Lee Soll (Year 12) Basketball Taj Nason (Year 7) Cross Country Rhiannon Frizzell (Year 12) Tennis Eloise Stanley (Year 7) Cross Country Grace Gaudin (Year 12) Football Darcy McMahon (Year 7) Cross Country Mattaeus Bousen (Year 12) Football Maddison Schipplock (Year 7) Softball Scott Ta’avale (Year 12) Rugby Makayla Lin (Year 7) Tennis Georgia Clipperton (Year 11) Cross Country Wyatt Greenaway (Year 7) AFL Wade Neill (Year 11) Cross Country and Tennis Jade Uhlmann (Year 7) Football Ethan Robertson (Year 11) Football Pepa Kelly (Year 7) Basketball Kalani Lang (Year 10) Cross Country Hayden Walker (Year 10) Cross Country Paige McNamara (Year 10) Cross Country Jack Kelley (Year 10) Cross Country Tahni Auda (Year 10) Netball Grace Hamilton (Year 10) Netball Lori Barron (Year 10) Netball Campbell Gray (Year 10) Rugby Union and Rugby League Harrison Duff (Year 10) Basketball Leila Marsden (Year 10) Volleyball Kyarna Bousen (Year 10) Football Richard Stanley (Year 10) Rugby Kloe Lockhart (Year 9) Cross Country Lachlan Walker (Year 9) Cross Country and Rugby Union Steven Timms (Year 9) Cross Country John Stanley (Year 9) Cross Country Keelie Nason (Year 9) Cross Country Pacific District Swimming Nicholas Murphy (Year 9) Rugby Union Ryan Grove (Year 9) Rugby Union Championships Tyson Stanley (Year 9) Rugby Union Twelve Canterbury students qualified for the Erin Sharkey (Year 9) Touch Football Pacific District Swimming Championships. Jada Anstee (Year 9) Netball Hannah Stewart broke two records, in the 100m Freestyle Aloma Otuafi (Year 9) Netball and 100m Butterfly. Cindy Masterman, Keely Stewart and Carly Ngapuhi-Ratima (Year 9) Netball Matthew Gorry were crowned Age Champions. Jade Arbuthnot (Year 9) Volleyball Students successful in qualifying for the District team to Sophie Cornick (Year 9) Volleyball compete at the South Coast Regional Championships were: Harrison Franklin (Year 7), Chloe McNamara (Year 8), Joanne Joanne Vivian (Year 8) Cross Country Vivian (Year 8), Hannah Stewart (Year 10), Mia Hamilton Sebastian Hunt (Year 8) Cross Country (Year 10), Paige McNamara (Year 10), Megan Long (Year 10), Cindy Masterman (Year 11), Georgia Hamilton (Year 12, Taylor Wirth (Year 8) Cross Country Keely Stewart (Year 12) and Matthew Gorry (Year 12). 51 Medallists on the day were: Pacific District Georgia Grimsey (Year 7) - 1st in 12 Years Girls Keelie Nason (Year 9) - 1st in 14 Years Girls Cross Country Kloe Lockhart (Year 9) - 1st in 15 Years Girls Jack Kelley (Year 10) - 1st in 15 Years Boys Kalani Lang (Year 10) - 1st in 16 Years Boys The Pacific District Cross Country Matthew Gorry (Year 12) - 1st in 19 Years Boys was held at Rivermount College. The Eloise Stanley (Year 7) - 2nd in 12 Years Girls Taylor Wirth (Year 8) - 2nd in 13 Years Girls weather was fine and the Canterbury Hayden Walker (Year 10) - 2nd in 16 Years Boys athletes performed very well. Milly Nelson (Year 7) - 3rd in 13 Years Girls Paige McNamara (Year 10) - 3rd in 15 Years Girls
Alysia competed in the World Schools Rugby 7s competition, being named as Australian Captain for the tournament. Whilst the team narrowly went down to New Zealand in the final, Alysia was a fantastic role model for Canterbury College. Alysia then competed at the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens, where the Queensland team took home the trophy. Most significantly, Alysia scored the winning try in the second period of golden point extra time and was named Most Valuable Player. World Schools Following that performance, Alysia was selected in the Queensland Women’s XV Squad for the inaugural Rugby 7s Super W competition. The College hosted a Rugby Australia media representative who filmed Alysia going about her normal school day here at Canterbury, for a It seemed everywhere you looked biography about her for their website and other media in the media this semester, talented outlets. Alysia also featured at the College’s Spirit Assembly, interviewed about her achievements by Year 12 student Alysia Lefau- College Captains Emma Jordin and Maddison Clapham Fakaosilea had a starring role. as a part of International Women’s Week. Photo credits: Australian Rugby, Queensland Reds. 52 South Coast School Sport South Coast Cross Country The following students have Championships been selected to represent South A strong group of Canterbury runners Coast School Sport: competed at the South Coast Cross Rhiannon Frizzell (Year 12) Tennis Country Championships. Ben Smith (Year 12) Under 18 Rugby Four Canterbury runners were successful in Chiara-Lee Soll (Year 12) Under 18 Basketball making the South Coast team to compete at the Kyarna Bousen (Year 10) Under 19 Football State Championships, Matthew Gorry (Year 12), Kloe Lockhart (Year 9), Jack Kelley (Year 10) and Hannah Stewart (Year 10) Under 15 Swimming Kalani Lang (Year 10), whilst three students were Tyson Stanley (Year 9) Under 15 Rugby selected as reserves: Hayden Walker (Year 10), Maddison Schipplock (Year 7) Softball Georgia Grimsey (Year 7) and Elouise Stanley Wyatt Greenaway (Year 7) AFL Presidents (Year 7).
South East Queensland Futsal Titles
Three Canterbury teams had a very successful day the South East Queensland Futsal Titles. The Under 13 Girls are relatively new to the sport, but showed they are fast learners, improving every game to be crowned South East Queensland Champions with a 2-0 win in the final. The Under 16 Boys also improved throughout the day and finished as runners up, going down by a single goal. The Under 19 Girls continued their good form from 2017, to reach the semi-finals with a difficult draw. All three teams qualified for the South Queensland Champion of Champions tournament. 53 TAS Ecumenical Service College leaders from Junior, Middle and Senior Schools attended the annual TAS Ecumenical Service. Beginning the sporting year with a Chapel provides a quiet time in which to acknowledge God and give thanks for the gifts and talents he has given the students and for the opportunities of playing competitive sport at Canterbury College. The key message for this year’s Service was ‘Reaching for a prize that matters.’ Winning games is great, but the real prize is personal development of all involved, through commitment, hard work and hours of training that happens beforehand - win or lose.
TAS Swimming Championships The 43rd annual TAS Swimming Championships were held at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre. The Canterbury swimmers competed well against strong competition. The 15 Years Girls and Open Girls both finished Second in their age groups.
Individual place getters were: Mia Hamilton (Year 10) Keely Stewart (Year 12) Paige McNamara (Year 10) Ashlee Raines (Year 12) Megan Long (Year 10) Georgia Hamilton (Year 12) Gemma King (Year 9) Taylah Bohan (Year 12) Chloe McNamara (Year 8) Hannah Stewart (Year 10) Milly Nelson (Year 7)
Matthew Gorry (Year 12) won Australian Silver in the 1500m and came Junior Athletics Fourth in the 800m. Championships Jade Arbuthnot (Year 9) won Silver in the Under 15 Pole After successfully competing at the Vault. Queensland Athletics Championships, a number of Canterbury students went on to compete with distinction at the Australian Alex Arbuthnot (Year 7) finished Junior Athletics Championships in Sydney. Sixth in the Under 14 Pole Vault.
Felila Kia (Year 9) won Gold in 3 events: Kalani Lang (Year 10) broke the Under 17 Discus, Under 16 Discus and 2 minute mark to qualify second Under 16 Shot Put and took Bronze in fastest for the 800m final. Under 16 Javelin.
Also representing Queensland with distinction: Jack Kelley (Year 10) and Kloe Lockhart (Year 9) in Steeplechase, Lekan Atanda (Year 12) in High Jump, and Miah Ward (Year 9) in the 400m. 54 Queensland Swimming Championships
Hannah Stewart (Year 10) won a bronze medal in the Under 15 Freestyle at the Queensland Swimming Championships. She was offered a place on the Queensland 13-19yrs swimming team to compete at the School Nationals in Hobart, in the 50m freestyle and 4 x 50m freestyle relay.
AFLQ Schools Cup Canterbury’s Year 7-9 Girls AFL team competed in the Gold Coast Regional tournament of the AFLQ Schools Cup. In the first round, the team quickly formed their combinations to win 23-0. They continued this strong form in the second round with a 53-1 result. Their hardest match of the competition came in the third round, but the Canterbury Girls were up to the task, winning 21-0. In the final match, the players showed much attacking flair to put on 80 unanswered points. With an undefeated day, Canterbury were crowned Regional Champions. They now advance to the 2018 AFLQ Schools Cup State Qualifying Finals.
QISSN Netball Premiership Teams The Canterbury Netballers competed at Trimester 1 Undefeated/Premiership Teams: Junior TAS Open Cricket the Queensland Independent Secondary Year 10 Girls Basketball Schools Netball (QISSN) Championships Intermediate 1sts Boys Cricket in Townsville. Year 8 Girls Tennis Year 8/9 Supplementary Girls Basketball They secured Third place in their pool, going through Year 8/9 Supplementary Boys Volleyball to the Division 3 Finals to play for the Candace Adams Year 7 Supplementary Boys Volleyball Trophy. The team went down in their grand final 19- Trimester 2 Premiership Teams: 16, finishing 24th out of 64 schools. Year 10 student Year 8 Hockey Grace Hamilton received the Most Valuable Player Year 10A Netball Award, as voted by opposition teams, across the Year 8A Netball tournament. The girls played exceptionally well and Year 8B Netball were complimented by officials and other schools for their competitiveness and sportsmanship. 55 Spotlight on Rob Joseph (Class of 2013)
I played a lot of sport at Canterbury (in fact I didn’t miss a term of sport from Years 8-12), and was Volleyball and Athletics Captain in Year 12, as well as a Prefect. I did lots throughout the College, I really enjoyed getting involved in a lot of things. I have plenty of Canterbury memories. Hanging out in Mrs Glover’s office in Year 12 was always great. One big memory for me was playing sport with my mates, and being presented as the Sport Captains with my then (and still) girlfriend Kelsee on Head’s Assembly. Most of the good times were based around the interactions with the people around me, be it students or teachers.
After Canterbury I enrolled in Medical Engineering at QUT, and studied while working. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to New Zealand and a lot of Europe with my girlfriend. In that time I developed a love for innovation and design and decided to form a startup with Brodie Robinson, a 2011 Canterbury alumni. We now have a patent, a prototype and heaps of exposure from around the world.
I haven’t really mastered the outside world yet, but one big thing that always works for me is just going in and giving it a go. Jobs, university, qualifications or really anything else will come a whole lot easier if you show up with a smile and a willingness to give it a go.
56 Postcard from Caitlin McQuilkin-Bell Florida (Class of 2014) Hello everyone, Caitlin here, just wanted to let everyone know where I am today. My sister Devon still goes to Canterbury and she loves it just as much as I did. the At Canterbury I was Cross Country and Athletics Captain, as well as part of Orchestra for Years 11 and 12. I was both Cross Country and Athletics Athlete of the Year three years in a row and also was awarded the Webb Family Shield twice. David Howells, who was a PE Teacher at Canterbury at the time, was also myAfter coach and with him I was able to win numerous national, state and regional titles. completing Year 12, I had 35 American Division 1 universities offer me full academic and athletic scholarships. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) flew my family and I over to visit three universities, I chose the University of Florida.
I am studying Bachelor of Human and Life Sciences, minoring in Health and specialising in Nutrition and Education. I have competed in the NCAA regional cross country championship, narrowly missing out on the prestigious NCAA cross country nationals. I have competed at all south eastern conference championships for cross country and athletics. My coach was a professional runner for Nike and was an American record holder. I train alongside Olympians, world record holders, Olympic medalists and American National Champions.
I still talk about Canterbury and the amazing opportunities and atmosphere, and how much I enjoyed it. Canterbury holds such a fond place in my heart and I still quote “that’s the Canterbury difference” whenever I do things, but of course my American friends and teammates don’t understand.
I was involved in many extracurricular activities. These included participation in Canterbury’s Soccer, Cricket and Touch Football teams. I was in the Firsts Tennis team for 5 years as well as captaining the team in my final year. I was selected to be Karl Mosterd (Class of 2016) the recipient of the Pierre de Coubertin Award in 2016, which was a great privilege.
Since graduating, I have experienced an amazing opportunity, one which I do not take for granted. Going to College in America is an experience I will never forget, meeting other students from different cultures around the world is a humbling experience. Being a student and an athlete does mean a busy schedule, and balancing school work with tennis is a tricky yet exciting practice.
As I recall back to my time at Canterbury, the friendships I made were my fondest memories. Being around my friends each and every day was fun and has led to great enduring friendships.
The biggest advice I can give is to not take anything for granted. My years at Canterbury have shaped me into the person I am today and have led to the journey that I am now taking. No matter what your plan is after Canterbury, the friends and memories made at school will last a lifetime so make the most of it. 57 Jessica Bohan (Class of 2014)
Throughout my schooling life at Canterbury, I was heavily involved in sports, including participating in Basketball, Netball and Touch Football and representing the College in TAS Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics.
I actively engaged in the academic extra-curricular activities: Lions Youth of the Year, Math’s Challenges and being an ambassador for International Women’s Day. My College involvement culminated in selection as College Vice Captain in Year 12.
One of my fondest memories was representing the College in sport every Saturday. Being able to play alongside my friends and experience various sports throughout the year is such an invaluable experience. It was not only great for keeping fit, but made for some of the best times of my schooling life.
Since graduating from Canterbury College, I have completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Economics and International Business from Queensland University of Technology. Currently, I am completing my Honours in Economics and will be graduating at the end of this year. Throughout my university years, I have been fortunate to represent QUT in New Zealand, Copenhagen, Canada and soon, Thailand. I have competed against many international university teams, solving business cases and presenting in front of CEOs of global companies, including Google.
A piece of advice that I would give is to be open to change and new opportunities; life outside of school is very different. Always be open to new avenues and be proactive in the pathway you pursue. If you do end up going to university, don’t be afraid to seek out assistance and step out of your comfort zone.
58 Lunar New Year
Canterbury College’s International and Australian students joined together for Lunar New Year lunch celebrations. Students were given a special red envelope containing a sweet treat.
High School Preparation
In High School Preparation (HSP), the students are very involved in the wider College community. They perfect their English using a variety of sources, including children of the Junior School on their regular visits to the younger students’ classrooms. 59 Chiao Tai High School Visit
For a week in February Canterbury College was honoured to host 16 students and a teacher from Chiao Tai High School in Taiwan. The 16 students were overwhelmed with the welcome they received from the Year 10 students and praised them for their friendliness and sense of humour. The Chiao Tai students have a usual school day of 7.30am to 7.30pm and often attend school on Saturdays, so their experience at Canterbury College was very different to what they were used to.
Taishan Da’an Primary School Visit
The Junior School students were honoured to host a STEM@ Canterbury workshop in the Digital Hub for the Taishan Da’an Primary School students from China. Some of our Year 6 STEM Year leaders showed the Chinese students how to integrate various digital and design technology elements, ranging from manipulating beebots, coding ozobots to driving spheros. Both the STEM leaders and international guests had a marvellous time immersed in STEM, which was the perfect way for them to commence their Brisbane Science Festival tour to Brisbane. 60