Principals Message

Cantabrian Superstar

This week’s Cantabrian Superstars are two of our dedicated teachers, Ms Flannery and Mr Nolan, who were recently recognised at the Tri-Network ceremony held at Wilkins Public School. Their achievements reflect the outstanding commitment and excellence that our staff consistently demonstrate, and we are proud to celebrate their well-deserved recognition within our school community.

Principal’s Message

As we move into the second half of Term 4 and approach the end of the year, life at Canterbury Girls High School continues to be vibrant and full of valuable learning experiences.

Firstly, congratulations to our Year 12 cohort of 2025, who recently completed their HSC exams with the final exam—the Physics and Dance exam—held on Friday, 7th November. Our students have shown remarkable dedication and resilience throughout their HSC journey. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and wish them all the best as they move forward.

These last few weeks have been busy and rewarding for our students, with a variety of academic, cultural, and wellbeing events enriching school life. Over the past three weeks, students across various year groups have engaged in many exciting activities. Year 10 students participated in work experience, gaining practical insights into future career pathways. Year 9 visited Ashfield Boys High School for a wellbeing day, enhancing their social connections and personal development. Our Duke of Edinburgh participants embarked on their qualifying adventurous journeys, progressing towards their Silver and Bronze awards. Additionally, Year 12 Society and Culture students participated in their Personal Interest Project (PIP) day, and Year 8 students completed their VALID tests.

Year 9 also took part in a range of community-focused activities for their year group experience, including volunteering at Vinnies and successfully raising over $700 for their school sleep out fundraiser. Meanwhile, our P&C organised a highly enjoyable trivia night to raise funds for the school, with great food, prizes, and community spirit reported by attendees.

We are proud of the way our community embraces these opportunities and look forward to celebrating our achievements together as the year concludes.

Inclusive Education

I am pleased to announce that an inclusive education support unit, consisting of two support classes, will be established at Canterbury Girls School in 2026. We are one of several schools that have been identified as an appropriate site to establish support classes, with a collaborative approach being adopted across the network to support students with additional learning and support needs.

The support classes being established at our school next year will cater for students who are diagnosed with autism and/or an intellectual disability. Students will be selected for the classes from across the network via a formal placement panel process. The support classes will have fewer students compared to a mainstream class to support the students’ additional needs. The school will also recruit additional specialist teachers; each class will have a teacher and a School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) employed full-time.

In planning for the successful establishment of the support classes, we will work closely with expert personnel from the Department of Education’s Delivery Support Team, who support schools to deliver inclusive education, and our Director, Educational Leadership. The remainder of this term will be spent ensuring we have the resources we need and time to establish strong connections with our new students and families for a successful start to school in 2026.

The establishment of support classes strengthens our school’s reputation as an inclusive learning environment and provides the school with a wonderful opportunity to support Canterbury families who have a child with additional learning and support needs. If you have any questions regarding the support unit, I ask that you send an email to canterburg-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

I am exceptionally proud of our community and our commitment to inclusivity, and I thank you in advance for your support, as we welcome an exciting addition to our school in 2026.

New Uniform Supplier and Ordering Process

Our new uniform supplier, Reji, has organised four appointment dates this year for students to try on and preorder items for 2026. Additional booking dates in January are being finalised and will be communicated to families soon. Parents and students can make their bookings online by selecting Canterbury Girls High School at the following link: https://www.rejiuniforms.com.au/book-online

Dates for 2025

Wed 3/12 -7.30am – 10.30am – (Canteen Area – undercover)
Thurs 4/12 -7.30am – 10.30am – (Canteen Area – undercover)
Wed 10/12 – 3pm – 5pm (Cantabrian Hall)
Thurs 11/12- 3pm – 5pm (Cantabrian Hall)

Parents and students can make their bookings online by selecting Canterbury Girls High School at the following link: https://www.rejiuniforms.com.au/book-online

Select our school and then your preferred date and time.

Website Update and Sentral Portal Information

Our school website has been refreshed with updated information and a new format, while retaining the same web address. Please note that some resources, including assessment booklets and course scope and sequence documents, have been moved to the Parent and Student Sentral portals. The Sentral portal offers families access to important information such as attendance records, academic reports, and curriculum details. We strongly encourage all parents to register for the portal. If you have not yet received an access code, please contact the front office for assistance.

Upcoming Events

Looking ahead, we are excited for our talented singers and dancers who will be performing in this year’s School Spectacular on November 28^th & 29th, showcasing the creativity and skill of our students on a prominent stage. Tickets are still available through Ticketek. Our annual Recognition Assembly will be held on Monday 16th December at 10:00 am, where we will acknowledge the outstanding academic, creative, and sporting achievements of our students throughout the year. Students receiving an award will be notified in the next two weeks and we warmly invite parents of award recipients to join us in this special celebration.