The latest edition of The Lair, Canterbury’s yearbook, officially made its debut! We would like to recognize Mr. Grey and the yearbook staff for their dedication to creating such a fantastic book full of creativity and memorable moments.
On Wednesday, Canterbury's seventh grade LIFT OFF Entrepreneur students had the opportunity to present solutions to J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Ranger Toni regarding several problems the wildlife refuge is experiencing.
Canterbury track and field athletes Alex C. '23 and Gabby S. '23 finished Top 10 in the state at the FHSAA 1A Track and Field Championships on Wednesday in Gainesville.
Eight Canterbury students, ranging from Lower to Upper School, finished top three in the Thomas A. Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair, with six receiving invitations to the Henry Ford ICW National Competition in June!
Canterbury students learned about the media industry during a visit from Pason Gaddis, our latest guest for our Leadership Institute for Tomorrow (LIFT) Lecture Series.
A big congratulations goes out to Jackson S. '22 on being named a recipient of the Tommy Bohanon Foundation Scholarship, given annually to high school senior student-athletes in Southwest Florida who have demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, and excellence in education while balancing athletics.
On Tuesday, April 19, Canterbury's LIFT OFF Entrepreneur students had the amazing opportunity to meet at City Hall with Mayor Kevin Anderson and the Collaboratory's Jason Teeters to talk leadership and ways they, as students, can enact change in the Southwest Florida community.
Canterbury School would like to congratulate our twelve student-athletes who officially signed letters of intent to play collegiate athletics. Canterbury held an all-school ceremony on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to celebrate the following students for their hard work on the field and in the classroom.
Congratulations to our students for an incredible performance at the 67th annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida, which concluded Thursday, March 31, with the Grand Awards Ceremony in Lakeland.
On Tuesday, March 6, the World Languages Department gathered in the Ellenberg Library to induct students into the Chinese, French, and Spanish Honor Societies.
Canterbury School would like to congratulate 61 of our Upper School students on their induction into the Pinnacle Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).
The middle school boys and girls track teams finished second overall at the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Championships (GCAC) hosted by First Baptist Academy on Monday in Naples.
Canterbury’s Class of 2024 recently enjoyed a special trip to Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in central Florida. The event turned out to be much more than just a fun trip with classmates, students made so many memories and truly strengthened bonds with their classmates.
On March 29, 2022, the Canterbury Arts Honor Society (CAHS) held an induction ceremony to welcome more than 100 Upper School students as official members.
Canterbury School is proud to recognize Isaiah A. ’22, Maya C. ’22, Ethan J. ’22, Brenda Z. ’22, and Daniel Z. ’22 as Finalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
On Monday, March 21, 2022, ten Canterbury seniors were inducted into the Canterbury Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. Founded in 1906, the Cum Laude Society is dedicated to honoring scholastic achievement in secondary schools.
On Friday, March 18, 2022, Canterbury School students, faculty, and staff showcased their commitment to service during a special check presentation for their 38th Annual Marathon.
Congratulations to Canterbury's French Academic Team for their successful showing at the recent Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride on March 10-12, 2022 in Orlando.
When you think about someone who truly loves Canterbury, Kim West’s name definitely comes to mind. She is not only a graduate of Canterbury’s Class of 1987, but she came back to teach at our great school not once, but twice! On top of her love for Canterbury, she is also the epitome of a lifelong learner.
Watch the video below to learn more about Kim West ’87.
We want to give a shoutout to all involved in the Parents vs. Faculty Basketball Game that took place on Wednesday, March 9, on Val Ward Cadillac Court inside Murphy Sports Center.
Canterbury's MUN chapter recently traveled to MUNCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's annual high school MUN conference, over winter break. The group represented Canterbury well, with siblings Brenda and Daniel receiving high honors.
Congratulations to track and field student-athlete Michelle B. '23 for being selected as our co-Athlete of the Week for the week of February 28- March 6, 2022.
Congratulations to our students who recently competed in the Lee County History Fair. Students competed virtually from February 22-24, 2022. This year’s theme is Debate and Diplomacy in History. Those who placed first or second will move on to the state competition in May.
Seven Canterbury Upper School students received honors at DECA's Florida State Career Development Conference over the weekend in Orlando, with four students qualifying for the international conference.
Canterbury School would like to congratulate our students on another incredible performance at the 2022 Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science Fair. Our students brought home over 30 awards!
Team Alpha will represent Canterbury at the upcoming Florida Science Olympiad State Tournament after placing third at the Regional Science Olympiad, hosted at Canterbury.
The Varsity Boys Soccer team's quest for back-to-back state championships fell short on Thursday night as The Pine School netted a goal in the final minute to defeat the Cougars 3-2 in the 2A State Championship in DeLand.
Congratulations to Isaiah Asbed ’22 for being named a Cooke College Scholar. Isaiah is one of 49 high school seniors selected by The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for the scholarship.
After a two-year hiatus, Lower School musical performances are back and better than ever. First grade kicked off the spring musical season with their 'Bugz!' performance in the PAC.
Canterbury hosted the first-ever Southwest Florida Entrepreneur Competition on Saturday, February 12. The new venture was led by teachers Jennifer Stephenson, Elisha Murray, Javier Torres, and Amy Hoefling.
Canterbury’s fifth annual Cougar Tennis Open was a smashing success! The event took place on February 12, 2022, following the dedication of The Abuoqab Family Tennis Complex. This annual event was made even more special, as tournament participants were among the first to play on the newly renovated tennis courts.
In recognition of a generous donation by the Abuoqab Family, Canterbury School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, February 12, to dedicate The Abuoqab Family Tennis Complex.
Congratulations to sophomore varsity basketball player Leroy R. '24 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the Week of January 31- February 6, 2022.
Michelle B. '23 and the Canterbury Sunshine Club are delivering love and sunshine to the children at Golisano's Children's Hospital this Valentine's Day.
Canterbury Upper School band members traveled to Lehigh Senior High School the weekend of February 4th to participate in the District Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment.
The Canterbury varsity boys soccer team secured its fourth consecutive District 2A-11 Championship after defeating Out-of-Door Academy 7-0 on Thursday night at FineMark Field.
Wednesday, February 2, marked World Read Aloud Day, a global initiative to encourage everyone to grab a book and read aloud to someone. At Canterbury, students enjoyed celebrating the reading event all week long with special guest authors and other events.
In recognition of a generous donation as part of The Lucas Match, Canterbury School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 3, to dedicate the Sublett Family Commons.
Canterbury Upper and Middle School students recently came together to discuss the importance of our school’s Honor Code. Held at the beginning of each semester, our Honor Assembly aims to stress the importance of making the right decisions, using sound judgment, and exhibiting good character.
Congratulations are in order for Canterbury DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) students after record-setting performances at the Southwest Florida Regional DECA District Competition on January 28 in Naples.
On Thursday, January 27, Mrs. Kilfoyle and Ms. Salgado brought the AP Seminar students on a field trip to the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Library.
Model United Nations (MUN) students represented Canterbury well at the highly-competitive GatorMUN competition held at the University of Florida, January 21-23, 2022.
Students from Canterbury’s Upper School community performed well in the Regional HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) Competition on January 15, 2022. HOSA gives students an opportunity to study and acquire skills in more than 50 different fields related to medical science.
Canterbury School would like to recognize Daniel Z. '22 and Caroline L. '26 for recently participating in the All-State Honor Band at the Florida Music Educators Association Development Conference. The event took place January 12-15, 2022 in Tampa.
Canterbury School would like to recognize everyone who participated and made this year’s Science Symposium a success. Winners will move onto the 2022 Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis Regional Science & Inventors Fairs, held virtually February 5-19, 2022.
Congratulations to varsity boys basketball player Vasilij (Vaso) S. '23 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of January 10-16, 2022.
Congratulations to varsity boys basketball player Justin H. '24 on being selected as our Athlete of the Week for the week of December 27, 2021- January 2, 2022.
Six Canterbury varsity volleyball players were recently named to The News-Press All-Area Teams. Three Cougars received first team honors, most of any school represented in Lee County.
On Thursday, January 6, our Upper School LIFT leadership students had the opportunity to visit the Collaboratory, learn about its bold mission, and how they, too, can be a catalyst for change in our community.