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Academic News

List of 20 news stories.

  • Middle School Students Headed to Regional Science Fair

    On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Middle School Independent Science Research students showcased their projects to a panel of Upper School student judges.

  • Canterbury Model UN Team Shines at William & Mary Conference

    The Canterbury Model UN Team had the incredible opportunity to travel to Williamsburg, Virginia, for the 38th annual William & Mary High School Model UN Conference (WMHSMUN XXXVIII). The event took place November 15-17, 2024, on the campus of William & Mary. With more than 700 delegates from around the world in attendance, our team worked hard throughout the week, with several Cougars bringing home prestigious awards! 

  • Stephan S. ’27 Places First in Math Competition

    Congratulations to Stephan S. ’27 on his outstanding performance in the Mathematical Association of America AMC-10 Competition at Florida Gulf Coast University. Stephan placed first in the competition, showcasing his exceptional mathematical abilities.

  • Canterbury MUN Shines at KnightMUN

    The Canterbury Model United Nations (MUN) team recently traveled to Orlando to participate in the annual KnightMUN conference, held at the University of Central Florida from November 8 to November 10. All twenty delegates represented Canterbury with impressive skill and diplomacy across a range of committees, and several students earned awards for their outstanding contributions. Special thanks to Shannon Frank for chaperoning the trip and supporting the team’s success.

  • Marina Curry '20 Speaks to Freshman Seminar Classes

    On October 1, 2024, Canterbury alum Marina Curry '20 visited our Freshman Seminar classes to share valuable insights from her recent studies in history.

  • Olivia T. ’25 Named Semifinalist in Coca-Cola Scholars Program

    Congratulations to Olivia T. ’25 on being named a semifinalist in the prestigious 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars Program!

  • Canterbury Earns Platinum 2024 AP School Honor Roll Recognition

    Canterbury School is proud to share that we have earned PLATINUM recognition on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The Advanced Placement School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students. 

  • Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program

    Five Canterbury students have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program! Congratulations to Laith A. '25, Dusty D. '25, Alexander E. '25, Jessica M. '25, and Kyle S. '25 on being awarded this distinguished honor.

  • Rebecca Yu He Awarded Most Valuable Teacher Award by FFLA

    Rebecca Yu He, our Middle and Upper School Chinese Teacher, was awarded Most Valuable Teacher at the 2024 Florida Foreign Language Association, titled "Building Belonging through Language, Culture, and Connections". The conference was held September 26-28 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee.

  • Canterbury's Model UN Team Shines at VikingMUN Conference

    Congratulations to Canterbury’s Model United Nations (MUN) team for an excellent performance at the VikingMUN (Model United Nations) Conference at Bishop Verot High School on Saturday, September 21, 2024. We had eleven delegates participate with many taking home awards. 

    A full report can be found below:

  • Canterbury Hosts Literati Book Fair

    We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Literati Book Fair! This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. The fair will take place from September 12 - 20, 2024, in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). 

  • Canterbury Upper School Hosts Honor Assembly

    On Tuesday, August 27, Canterbury Upper School students and faculty gathered to reaffirm their commitment to the school's Honor Code. This important assembly, held at the start of each semester, emphasizes the significance of making ethical decisions, exercising sound judgment, and embodying strong character.

  • Dhira S. ’29 Achieves Second Place in the Invention Convention Americas 2024

    We are proud to announce that Dhira S. ’29 has secured second place in the Grades 6-8 division of the Invention Convention Americas 2024, presented by RTX.

  • Dosoretz Family Fund for Academic Excellence

    Canterbury School is pleased to announce a $1 MILLION MATCHING GIFT from Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Chely Dosoretz on behalf of their family to create the Dosoretz Family Fund for Academic Excellence.

  • Canterbury School Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

    Canterbury School welcomes several new faculty and staff members for our 2024-2025 school year. Each joins our community with an outstanding background and a commitment to academic excellence.

  • Twenty Inducted Into Rho Kappa National Honor Society

    Twenty Canterbury students were inducted into the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society on Monday evening in the Performing Arts Center in an intimate ceremony with family and teachers.

  • Creative Collaboration: Upper and Lower School Students Team Up for Writing Project

    The National English Honor Society (NEHS) members of Canterbury’s Upper School and some of our Lower School students in second to fourth grades recently teamed up to write short stories. 

  • Students Inducted Into World Languages Honor Societies

    On Wednesday, May 1, the World Languages Department gathered in the Ellenberg Library to induct students into the American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, and Spanish Honor Societies.

  • Mu Alpha Theta Welcomes New Inductees

    On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Canterbury's chapter of Mu Alpha Theta welcomed 17 new members into the prestigious society with a short ceremony in the Ellenberg Library.

  • Natasha A. ’25 Wins Essay Contest

    Congratulations to junior Natasha A. ’25 for recently winning first place in the Patriots of the American History Essay Contest, sponsored by the Estero Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). 
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