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.