Canterbury School

Welcome
Our Mission
The mission of Canterbury School is to maximize the potential of young people by providing a challenging, enriching, and supportive learning environment in which students build the foundation for a life of purpose, passion, and meaning.

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Admissions
We're excited to meet you!
We're excited to meet you and introduce you to the vibrant community of students, expert faculty, and opportunities found at Canterbury School! Canterbury is built on strong connections, personalized learning, and a commitment to each student's growth. Whether you're just beginning to explore Canterbury or already considering becoming part of the community, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Welcome!

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Academics
Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Canterbury School strives to provide a college preparatory curriculum that balances a challenging academic program with opportunities for creativity, curiosity and critical thinking to flourish.

Artist. Athlete. Scholar.
Arts
All Inclusive Arts
From age 2 through Grade 12, Canterbury students have every opportunity to experience the arts in a variety of ways. From vocal and instrumental music to drama and dance to visual art and photography, fine arts courses are an important part of the school curriculum.

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Athletics
Every Student Makes the Team
At Canterbury, every student makes the team. The interscholastic sports program encourages individual participation and achievement by giving every student an opportunity to learn and play sports competitively. This policy of inclusion is at the core of Canterbury athletics.

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Support
A Community of Philanthropy
As an independent school, we design our own programs and curriculum and operate without reliance on local, state or federal taxes. Canterbury School relies on tuition income, Canterbury Fund contributions, endowment income and other fundraising activities to support our thriving college preparatory environment.

Grade 7 Students Shine at 36th Annual Bridge Building Competition at Purdue Fort Wayne

More than 100 middle and high school students put their engineering skills to the test during the 36th Annual Bridge Building Competition, held as part of the National Engineers Week Model Bridge Building Contest at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

The annual event challenges students to design and construct model bridges using no more than 200 Popsicle sticks and wood glue. Each structure must span at least 24 inches in length, measure no more than 12 inches in height, and be no wider than six inches. Bridges are then tested for strength by gradually adding weight until the structure can no longer hold the load.

Wynston Oberlin and Andrew Hardin earned a fifth-place finish after their bridge withstood nearly 600 pounds before failing — one of the strongest showings in the competition.

Layla Shields and Hannah Olsen also demonstrated strong engineering skills, placing ninth overall with a bridge that supported nearly 200 pounds.

In addition to strength awards, judges recognized craftsmanship and design. Carter Moy, Bennett Olsen, and Spencer Hardiek received the “Aesthetics and Quality of Construction” Award for their bridge, which stood out for its visual appeal and careful construction.