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Congratulations to our students for an incredible performance at the 66th annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida STEM Competition, which concluded Friday, April 9, 2021, with the Grand Awards Ceremony online.
 

On April 13, 2021, the following students were inducted into the French Honor Society-Société Honoraire de Français.

Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind team for their performance in the 2021 Florida State Tournament! Our group of fifth-graders earned third place for their hard work and creativity!

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Alyssa S. ’32!

Congratulations to Dominic C. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for April 5 -11, 2021!

Congratulations to Jessica E. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 29 - April 4, 2021!

Mrs. West’s American History class had a chance to step back in time before Spring Break! She hosted a “Progressive Era Dinner Party”, allowing her students to act out famous progressive figures in American History and give them a chance to interact over a meal.

Congratulations to Lea Z. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 22 - 28, 2021!

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on The Cast of Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery and How The Other Half Dies.

Those who thought our Virtual Trivia Night for our Canterbury Alumni would be just like any other Thursday were seriously mistaken! What we didn't know was that a husband and wife duo, Michael and Marissa Kushner, Canterbury Class of 2005, would be competing against each other in an epic battle of Canterbury nostalgia.

Way to go, Canterbury Alumni! Apparently some of you moonlight as Olympic runners! Our alumni are fast!

Our fifth-grade art students managed to make a splash in this year’s ArtFest Fort Myers! In February 2021, they submitted a project to the We Are Overflowing recycled art exhibit. Turns out, they won Best Creative Use of Materials!

We are incredibly proud of Nicholas D. ’23, who won third place in the category of Physical Therapy. He was one of 27 of our Upper School students who enjoyed a chance to showcase their knowledge in health sciences at the HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) State Leadership Conference.

Congratulations to our Middle School Girls Track team for winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship! Our Middle School Boys Track team took second place. The meet took place at First Baptist Academy on Thursday, March 25.

Congratulations to Jake O. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 15 - 21, 2021!

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Joseph C. ’24!

Caroline L. ’26 enjoyed quite the busy day on Monday, March 22, 2021, as she took over for Mr. Kirschner as Head of School for the day. 

On Monday, March 22, 2021, a record-breaking fifteen Canterbury seniors were inducted into the Canterbury Chapter of the Cum Laude Society.

Canterbury School would like to congratulate our students on another amazing performance at the 2021 Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science and Engineering Fair and the 2021 Thomas Alva Edison Regional Inventors Fair.

Congratulations to several of our Upper School students on their outstanding performances at the 61st Annual Florida DECA Career Development Conference. The event took place virtually in early March 2021.

On Thursday, March 18, Head of School Rick Kirschner made a visit to the Lower School to speak with the fourth-grade students about an entrepreneurial project. He challenged them to tackle two problems the school faces: curb appeal and inspiration. 

Congratulations to our students who participated in this year’s Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride! Our team competed virtually in the competition on March 12-13, 2021, against 26 other schools throughout Florida. “This third-place ranking is the highest we have ever placed,” praised Madame Bonmere. “I am beyond elated!”

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Jessica P. ’26 and Ainsley G. ’26!

Congratulations to Charlie M. ’23 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 8 -14, 2021!

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Sophia C. ’28!

Anyone who had had the pleasure of learning with Ms. Gilstad and Ms. Garner knows that springtime means it is time for the third grade to focus on the Iditarod. This year is no different!

Liam H. ’22 is working hard to raise awareness for the global issue of child trafficking. This inspirational junior is working with his Sanibel Scout Troop 1740 to make both bracelets and brochures to pass out and promote community understanding on the topic. 

Lee County’s annual History Fair results were announced Friday, March 5, 2021, and many of our students performed very well! This year’s fair was virtual, making it all the more difficult for the contestants.

Congratulations to Kinley G.  ’20 for being named a semifinalist in the 2021 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. 

Our spring Entrepreneurship students in seventh grade are putting their problem-solving skills to the test! On Tuesday, March 10, 2021, our Middle School Entrepreneurship class met again with Salty Sam’s Marina to present their plans on how to help their business grow.  

Congratulations to Nick H. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for March 1 -7, 2021!

Congratulations to Valerie P. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 22 - 28, 2021!

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Sara M. ’21!

Congratulations to this year’s Spelling Bee winner for Canterbury School, Paul S. ’26, and runner-up, Patrick D. ’28!

Congratulations to Chase J. ’22 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 15 - 21, 2021!

Congratulations to Lara K ‘23 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 8 - 14, 2021!

Step aside, Ms. Frizzle; there is a new science teacher in town! Lucy C. ’29 was our Lower School Science teacher for the day on February 25, 2021. She had the opportunity to teach three classes alongside Mrs. Einstein. Lucy’s parents successfully bid on this great experience during our silent auction at a past Extravaganza. 

Mr. Nelson is piloting a program with our Seniors to help them learn more about money! Throughout the globe, many people struggle with their finances; this is primarily because of their knowledge gap. There is a disconnect between what they know and what they should know to succeed. With the help of a guest speaker, Mr. Christopher Pownall, the Seniors will test drive a financial literacy course that, if successful, could become a program for the entire Upper School. 

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Jake R. ’22!

The incredible cast of Bang, Bang, You’re Dead is shining bright in the darkness! Despite tackling the heavy topic of school shootings in their show, their intricate performance manages to spark hope for the redemption of the lead character, Josh.

Have you ever seen a night sky so pretty you wanted to capture it in a bottle? In Mrs. Summit’s eighth-grade science class, you can! Every year, her astronomy unit features an in-class art project where students get to make a “nebula in a bottle”.

Canterbury School would like to recognize Jessica E. ’21 for winning the Fewster Family Scholarship Award at the 2021 ArtFest Art Under 20 Juried Art Competition. 

Canterbury’s Mock Trial team finished second place in the Lee County Mock Trial Competition on February 4 and 5, 2021!  Organizers hosted this year’s competition virtually.

Congratulations to Canterbury School’s Science Olympiad Team on winning second place at the Science Olympiad Regional Competition during the week of February 1, 2021.

Congratulations to Kali Y. ’26 for being our Athlete of the Week for February 1 - 7, 2021!

Canterbury School is proud to recognize Austin S. ’21 as a Finalist in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Austin will now be considered alongside 15,000 finalists for National Merit Scholarships. The National Merit Scholarship Program will announce the 7,500 finalists selected to receive Merit Scholarship awards beginning in April.

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on our oldest Cub Choir members who have stepped into a leadership role! The leaders from Mrs. Landfried's class are Holly T. ’29, Lucy C. ’29, Luca P. ’29, Luna D. ’29, and Riya S. ’29. The leaders from Mrs. Hall’s class are Sophia L. ’29, Noah S. ’29, Sophia R. ’29, Bella R. ’29, and Jolie C. ’29. 

On February 8, 2021, Canterbury had two young headmasters in charge for the day! Anabella B. ’28 and Siena B. ’30 served as Heads of School for the Day. It was an opportunity their parents had successfully bid on for them during our live auction at a past Extravaganza. These two sisters enjoyed a busy and exciting day around the whole campus, learning the behind the scenes actions of administrators.

Are you interested in going to Fort Myers' ArtFest this weekend downtown or online? If so, you can check out Canterbury’s submission to the We Are Overflowing recycled art exhibit. 

Canterbury’s fourth annual Cougar Tennis Open was a great success! The event took place on January 30, 2021, at Canterbury’s Tennis Courts. This year’s event was named in honor of the late Mr. Codrin Cojanu, an avid tennis player and supporter of Canterbury’s tennis program.

The Canterbury School Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Brenden D. ’26!

Congratulations to Alan C. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 25 - 31, 2021! 

Our first-ever Lower School Character Council has been hard at work, creating a new project for our Lower School students this month! For the first part of February, from the 1st through the 12th, students will participate in the Fill-A-Bucket challenge. 

On Monday, February 1, 2021, Canterbury School honored 39 Middle School students as they were inducted into the 2021 National Junior Honor Society.

Congratulations to our Middle School Boys Soccer team for winning the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championship for the fourth year in a row!

Congratulations to Ashlyn P. ’21 for reaching 1,000 points in her Florida High School Athletics Association career for Varsity Girls Basketball!

Congratulations to Kaya L. ’25 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 18 - 24, 2021! 

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on Riya S. ’29!

Students from Canterbury’s Upper School community performed well in the virtual Gulf Coast Regional HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Competition on January 21, 2021. HOSA gives students an opportunity to study and acquire skills in more than 50 different fields related to medical science. 

This semester’s Honor Assembly was truly different than anything else the school has done. The Student Council coordinated with some of Canterbury’s young alumni to have them talk about what the honor code means to them and how it is relevant in their college life. Our students had the opportunity to watch their thoughts over a pre-made video, courtesy of the Honor Council.

The Canterbury Arts Department would like to shine the spotlight on our Upper School Athletic Broadcasters: Chase A. ’23, Jake Z. ’23, Sam L. ’23, and Zach B. ’24! 

Brooke Sweat (nee Youngquist) ’04 has made headlines again! She is the only female to be welcomed to the Inaugural Hall of Fame at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Congratulations to Steele I. ’23 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 11 - 17, 2021!

Congratulations to Chase J. ’22 for being our Athlete of the Week for January 4 - 10, 2021! 

Congratulations to Landon H. ’21 for being our Athlete of the Week for December 28, 2020 - January 3, 2021! 

Kristy Kilfoyle will serve as a member of the 2022 John Newbery Award Committee.