News

2024

  • December

    Lower School FIRST® LEGO® League Teams Compete at Dunbar Middle

    On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Canterbury School had two teams of fourth-grade students compete in the FIRST® LEGO® League Tournament at Dunbar Middle School.
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  • A Record-Breaking Extravaganza - Thank You!

    The Extravaganza 2024 Diamond Anniversary, presented by Busey Bank, was an unforgettable celebration of Canterbury School’s 60 years of academic excellence! Together, we raised almost $800,000 during the event! Thanks to the incredible generosity of Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Chely Dosoretz, $575,000 of that amount was matched, bringing our total to a record-breaking $1,365,000! This remarkable achievement ensures brighter futures for our students.

    In a special milestone, we also completed the $1 Million Dosoretz Family Fund for Academic Excellence Challenge Match. Before Extravaganza, we raised $425,000 in donations to the Canterbury Fund, with the final $575,000 contributed during the event. These critical funds are already strengthening our school by enabling us to recruit, hire, and retain the most talented and innovative faculty, ensuring an unparalleled educational experience for our students.
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  • Canterbury's Holiday Stocking Project Underway

    As part of our ongoing commitment to community outreach, Canterbury School is proud to partner once again with Nations Association Charities to provide stockings for their annual holiday party. We invite you to contribute a variety of items to help fill stockings for boys and girls in need. Donations will be gratefully accepted through December 16.
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  • November

    Exploring Leadership as Head of School for the Day

    Step aside, Mr. Kirschner—there were new Head(s) of School in charge!

    On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Evan D. ’32, Lydia D. ’33, Carina F. ’32, Samantha P. ’34, Andy P. ’37, Asher M. ’30, and Naomi D. ’35 took over as Head of School. They got an inside look at what it takes to lead a top prep school while also enjoying some of Mr. Kirschner's favorite activities.
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  • October

    Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Underway

    Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, a cherished tradition at Canterbury, is now in full swing, benefiting Nations Association Charities and the Gladiolus Food Pantry.
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  • Canterbury School Celebrates 60 Years at Second Annual Founders’ Day

    On October 18, 2024, Canterbury School hosted its second annual Founders’ Day Celebration, a day marked by reflection, honor, and community. This year’s event was particularly special as the school celebrated its 60th anniversary, paying tribute to the people and milestones that have shaped Canterbury’s legacy.
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  • 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.
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  • September

    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). 
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  • Introducing Our Lower School Character Council

    We are excited to announce that the 2024-2025 Lower School Character Council is off to a fantastic start! This year’s council features five dedicated fourth-grade ambassadors who will represent the pillars of character throughout the Lower School. Our ambassadors are Rory B. ’33, Lydia T. ’33, Camden E. ’33, Shea M. ’33, and Hudson K. ’33.
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  • August

    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.
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  • The Lair Volume 49 Earns Special Recognition

    We are thrilled to announce that our school's 2023 yearbook, The Lair Volume 49, has been recognized by our publisher, Balfour, in the 2024 Yearbook Yearbook.
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  • 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.
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  • June

    The Lair Volume 50 Makes Its Debut

    The newest edition of The Lair, Canterbury’s yearbook, has officially been released! We want to acknowledge Mr. Grey and the yearbook staff for their dedication to crafting this wonderful book filled with creativity and unforgettable memories.
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  • May

    Class of 2032 Crosses the Courtyard to Middle School

    On Thursday, May 30, 2024, our Lower School honored members of the Class of 2032 during the annual Crossing the Courtyard ceremony.
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  • Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Cub Cave Success

    On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, our fourth-grade students wrapped up their year-long Entrepreneurship project with a special presentation detailing the success of the Cub Cave. 
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  • 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. 
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  • Learning About Leadership as Head of School for the Day

    On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Head of School Rick Kirschner enjoyed a bit of a break as two new Heads of School took over for the day. 
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  • March

    Canterbury’s 40th Annual Marathon Raises $23,000 for Local Causes

    On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Canterbury School students, faculty, staff, and parents showcased their commitment to service during a special check presentation for their 40th Annual Marathon.
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  • Cougar Inventors Shine at Regional Fair

    Canterbury students in Lower, Middle and Upper Schools had a chance to present inventions at the 37th Annual Thomas A. Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair this past February at FGCU.
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  • Fourth Grade Presents Capstone Research Projects

    Congratulations to our fourth-grade class on successful presentations for their Capstone research class! 
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  • Lower School Rocks Hour of Code

    Canterbury's week long Hour of Code event wrapped up on Friday, March 1 in the Performing Arts Center.
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  • February

    A Look Back at Wellness Week

    Canterbury Counseling Team
    Wellness Week is an annual special emphasis on the importance of all aspects of foundational wellness skills in our students that we can continue to foster all year long.
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  • Canterbury Wins FACA Coach + Player of the Year Awards

    The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) released its winter sports Player and Coach of the Year winners for each classification this week, with Canterbury sweeping the honors in three sports!
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  • January

    Lower School LEGO League Teams Compete at Dunbar Middle

    On Saturday, January 20, 2024, Canterbury School had 18 fourth-grade students compete in the Lego Explore Festival at Dunbar Middle School.
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  • Seven Lower School Projects Moving onto Regional Inventors Fair

    Congratulations are in order for nine Lower School students who have inventions advancing onto the Thomas A. Edison Festival of Light Regional Inventors Fair, presented by SONY Electronics, Inc.
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