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APRIL 2022
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Senior Leadership
3 Ministry 4
Wellbeing
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Around the College
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Middle School
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Senior School
12 Sport 14 Success & Achievements 15 Community Events 16 Connect @ Cornerstone 17 Diary Dates
Passion Meditation
a conversation on a park bench... – Page 3
68 Adelaide Road Mount Barker 5251 South Australia (08) 8398 6000 connections@cornerstone.sa.edu.au cornerstone.sa.edu.au
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
What is at the Heart of a Thriving Learning Community? Our mission at Cornerstone is to provide a caring Christian community nurturing within students a growing relationship with Christ which promotes individual excellence, learning and responsibility for life. We share this significant responsibility in preparing young people to lead successful and productive lives. The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers reflect and build on national and international evidence that teachers have a powerful impact on students. Teachers can be a source of inspiration and, equally importantly, provide a dependable and consistent influence on young people as they make choices about further education, work, and life. Our strong standards are clear and detailed about what is valued in the teaching profession. The standards articulate what is high-quality practice and provide a tool for teachers to reflect on their skills, capabilities, and practice to identify focus areas for growth and development.
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At the heart of a thriving learning community, you will find thriving learners. One of our strategic intentions is to ‘champion best practice in professional learning.’ Each year our teaching staff establish and pursue their own professional learning goals, either individually or through collaborative projects. This approach provides opportunities for staff to strengthen relationships and collaborative skills while building a collective responsibility for improvement. Our vision at Cornerstone includes building a culture of innovation in professional learning, that empowers teachers to try new ideas and, ultimately, improve student learning. Shane Schoff Deputy Principal
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MINISTRY – PASSION MEDITATION
Ministry – Passion Meditation This Holy Week, our Year 12 students are performing the 2022 Passion Meditation. This year’s meditation, directed by Jane Bennett Thompson, centers around a conversation on a park bench and the heaviness of heart that we may all feel at some point in our lives. As the drama unfolds, we are reminded that the power of Easter comes in its message of forgiveness and hope. For, no matter what season we are in, God is with us, full of grace. One of the most beautiful things about God’s love, is that it also frees us to forgive ourselves.
It is finished! (John 19:30)
We are so thankful to everyone who has contributed to this year’s production, and we hope it allows our community to meditate on the joy and freedom of Easter. Albert Gast Pastor
Prayer Points •
For the blessing of Easter and its reminder to all the world of God’s pure grace in Jesus.
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For the gift of our Year 12s who have presented Passion Meditation.
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For all families travelling far and wide these Easter holidays.
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WELLBEING
SPECIAL REPORT: The Conflict in Ukraine Around the world, people are saddened and devastated by the events unfolding in Ukraine. Both adults and young people alike are feeling the stresses of war from afar as they experience fear, frustration and helplessness. The 24 hour news cycle has shown us upsetting images raising many questions, especially for our young people, about what is happening. Parents/caregivers need to be guided by their child’s curiosity. There is strong evidence to suggest that having a supportive discussion about a stressful event in a developmentally appropriate way, can actually decrease distress. It’s best to “name it, to tame it.” This will also combat any misinformation to which they have most likely already been exposed to through social media, pictures or video clips.
With less life experience than adults, young people may need help navigating news about this crisis. Use this is as an opportunity to model and encourage compassionate views towards fellow humans, regardless of distance or circumstance. This Special Report offers guidance on how best to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://cornerstone. sa.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-conflict-ukraineau
Children need to know that they are being taken seriously. So it is recommended that you don’t avoid the difficult questions. Ensure you address their questions honestly and sensitively.
If you have concerns regarding your child’s wellbeing and would like counselling support, please contact us at the College on 8398 6000 or email us at edorrestyn@cornerstone.sa.edu.au zkaleniuk@cornerstone.sa.edu.au
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Emily Dorrestyn Counsellor
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Zina Kaleniuk Lead Counsellor
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Term 1 ― April 2022
AROUND THE COLLEGE
India Doherty
Chloe Nitschke
Grace Woodman
Madison Doyle
Keely Skinner
Bach Yen Rajasingham
Elliot Klein
Art Award Winners from the Mount Barker District Show Cornerstone College was grateful to be awarded a Champion School Art Ribbon for the best display of entries at the 2022 Mount Barker District Show, alongside Tyndale Christian School. Our Art and Design teaching staff are incredibly proud of the students who received prizes and merit awards in the following section classes: Drawing, Painting & Printmaking − Year 9 and Over 1st Prize:
India Doherty (Year 12)
2nd Prize: Eliza Hogben (Year 12)
Drawing, Painting & Printmaking − Year 6, 7, 8 & 9 1st Prizes: Bach Yen Rajasingham (Year 9) Grace Woodman (Year 8) Madison Doyle (Year 9) 2nd Prizes: M alana Pitt (Year 9) Erin Saunders (Year 8) Nicholas Paech (Year 9) 3rd Prizes: H ayley Luke (Year 8) Mia Oats-Willis (Year 9)
3rd Prize: Lucy Darling (Year 12)
Digital Art − Year 6, 7 & 8
Merit:
1st Prize:
Eliza Wybrow (Year 12)
Digital Art − Year 9 and Over 1st Prizes: Chloe Nitschke (Year 11) Keely Skinner (Year 11) 2 Prize: Jayden Klose (Year 11) nd
Merits: Torsten Skinner (Year 11) Alexander Lynch (Year 11) Asher Nye (Year 11)
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Elliot Klein (Year 7)
2 Prize: Ava Paech (Year 7) nd
3rd Prize: Abigail Walters (Year 7) The artworks are currently on display in Atelier alongside the student prize winners for the Photography section organised by Tony Egan.
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AROUND THE COLLEGE inbarendi Landscape A common reflection about Cornerstone College is the beautiful and natural campus. The significant trees (size, age and variety), native gardens, wetland and green spaces are quite unique. Amongst our buildings and contemporary learning areas, there are a variety of outdoor spaces that are regularly used as learning environments and social places that students can gather in their breaks. This week, another beautiful outdoor space has been completed and made available for our students. The sloping area between Anakalypsi (Library) and inbarendi (gymnasium) has been developed into a tiered, outdoor space with Gabian wall finishes. It has a scenic outlook and features seating and landscaping. The plantings include crepe myrtles and a selection of grasses.
While Cornerstone has been blessed with this amazing location, the College is also blessed with very creative and clever grounds staff. They have designed and constructed this area to complement its stunning location. This includes the design and construction of the Gabian walls and outdoor furniture. Prior to its development, this area was a thoroughfare for travelling from the library to the gym. With the vision of our Grounds Manager, Shane Hein, it is now an attractive and peaceful outdoor space that will be used for both learning and recreation. Kerryn Simpfendorfer Business Manager
Adolescent Success School of Excellence Cornerstone College has been recognised by Adolescent Success as a national school of excellence. This award recognises the innovative, contemporary, and impactful learning and wellbeing structures that Cornerstone provides for our
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students. It also celebrates the hard work and dedication of the educators who work with our students each day. Matthew Pearce Learning Director
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AROUND THE COLLEGE
Naturi Focus Week and Bake Off On Friday, 1 April the College took part in the 6th Annual Great Naturi Bake Off. This fundraiser involved Home Groups entering one, or more cakes in the Bake Off competition. Home Groups competed to win one of five cake categories, with cakes being sliced up and sold to staff and students at recess and lunchtime. Naturi would like to thank every student and teacher who baked a cake. The quality of the cakes this year was higher than ever, and it is clear that we have some great culinary talent within our Cornerstone community. There were many other incredible cakes that were unable to be recognised as winners, but certainly deserve commendation. The winners of the five cake categories will be announced at Assembly next term.
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Naturi Focus Week raised $1,955.55 which went directly towards Australian Lutheran World Service. Thank you from Jane Bennett Thompson and Morgan Brookes (Naturi House Leaders) and the 2022 Naturi House Leaders. Jane Bennett Thompson and Morgan Brookes Naturi House Leaders
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Rite Journey Monday, 28 March saw the official launch of this year’s Rite Journey program for our Year 9 students. Students and their teacher-guides first ventured to Mount Barker Summit. Once there, we were introduced by two Ngarrindjeri people, Mark and Caitlin, to the passage to adulthood that some of the traditional custodians of these lands experienced. The boys and girls groups were also each presented with an engraved totem, made by Mark Koolmatrie.
It was a great afternoon and evening, marking the official start of our Year 9 Rite Journey year, where we intentionally experience, think and reflect on the journey towards adulthood as it starts to loom on these teens’ horizons. We wish them all the best in the coming year. Tim Vanderbom Christian Living LA Leader
When the students returned to the College, they were greeted at Morella Oval by their parents/caregivers, where they picnicked, shared letters and words of gratitude, and heard again from Mark Koolmatrie.
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SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 12 Legacy Mural The Arts branch of the Year 12 Legacy program have embarked on painting a mural with indigenous symbolism which represents the local Peramangk people and the Cornerstone culture. They are painting the mural next to cibo bello. The class invited Cedric Varcoe, a Ngarrindjeri artist, to teach them about aboriginal culture and to assist them with this honourable project. The goal for the mural was to include all of the Houses, various buildings and areas of the College, and different aspects of our Cornerstone and the Peramangk culture. The class also opted to include some references to a few Dreamtime stories with the help of Cedric.
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Thank you to Cedric for his ongoing work with the students, Jacinta Smart for her passion and expertise in the Arts and for aboriginal culture, the Maintenance Team for their preparatory work on the wall space, Almir Djemailovic from Higgins Coatings for their generous donations, and to Craig Fielke and Kerryn Simpfendorfer for their financial support. We are incredibly excited about this legacy for the College. Morgan Brookes Senior Science Teacher | Naturi House Leader
Term 1 ― April 2022
SENIOR SCHOOL
Take the Stage − Drama Day at the Adelaide Festival Centre for Year 11s and 12s The Drama curriculum has changed significantly over the past two years, so CentrEd has hosted its inaugural Drama Day to try to assist senior Drama students in their investigations within the course. This immersive experience for Stage 1 and 2 students has been developed to give the emerging actors and theatre technicians hands-on experience in some of the fundamental staging and devising techniques used within Drama.
Our 30 students spent the day in workshops in Physical Theatre and Clowning, Devising Theatre as well as Directing Theatre. The Year 12s remained later for a deeper dive into some of the course specifics of Stage 2 which resulted in some really interesting discussions in relation to a day spent well. Kristen Doherty Drama Teacher
Woodside Cheese Wrights Mitch Lloyd, a master cheesemaker from Woodside Cheese Wrights came to the College on Tuesday, 15 March to speak to our Year 11 Biology students and our students had the chance to make cheese. Our students had been learning about microorganisms as part of our Topic – Cells & Microorganisms.
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It was a really worthwhile experience connecting with local Adelaide Hills business. This was a fabulous learning opportunity for our students and we enjoyed having this information session with him. Colleen Bradfield Teacher: Science, Nutrition & Mathematics
Term 1 ― April 2022
SENIOR SCHOOL Year 12 Art & Design Excursion Every year the Year 12 Art & Design students make the journey into the city to view several galleries to inspire and guide their own creative journey for the year and beyond College.
‘Viewing the SACE Art Show put into perspective how diverse art is amongst students our age and how incredible it was to see everybody’s development of style.’ − Ella
We began the day at the Art Gallery of South Australia, viewing the Biennale “Free State”, where contemporary artworks challenged and encouraged diversity in our thinking and understanding of the concept of ‘Art’. Many of the artworks throughout the gallery surprised us, particularly Yayoi Kusama’s installation.
The Jam Factory was our final venue, which is not a jam factory (it used to be) but an exhibition space for exceptional contemporary arts and crafts, including glass, which we were able to view in the glassblowing studio.
The SACE Art Show consisting of practical works and folios of students from 2021.
‘The whole day was amazing but my favourite part was definitely the Art Gallery as there was so much beautiful art to look at, and I was able to gain inspiration for my upcoming Folio.’ − Jasmine Carola Kennedy Visual Arts teacher
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Term 1 ― April 2022
SPORT
2022 Athletics Carnival – Sporting High Achievers The annual Inter-House Athletics Carnival was held on Friday, 11 March on Morella Oval. With a new layout of the field thanks to the Mount Barker Little Athletics Club, student participation seemed to be at an all time high. However, it was Naturi’s efforts that enabled them to add another Athletics Shield to their ranks – winning for the eighth year in a row!
Each year, every House selects two individual students to receive the House Spirit Award. This award is given to students who demonstrate commitment, sportsmanship and a positive attitude to assisting their House in a variety of ways. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded the House Spirit Award:
Final Scores:
Aroona: Matthew Armitage and Jordan Cresp
1st: Naturi 2273
Battunga: Zachary Sigalas and Jessica Rayson
2nd: Aroona 2098
Moorak: Mia Carman and Charlotte Petschel
3rd: Battunga 1923
Naturi: Will Taylor and Addie Lancaster
4th: Moorak 1863
Individual students are also recognised for their efforts throughout the competitive events. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded the Age Group Runner Up or Age Group Champion award.
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
Female Runner Up
Violet McNicol
Breanna Luxon
Jessica Dimech
Abbey Carman
Imogen Szegedi
Female Age Group Champion
Isla Norris
Mia Carman
Alicia Gevers
Amber Klose
Haidyn Ingram
Karli Roberts and Jaslyn Kupke
Male Runner Up
Harrison Gould
Matthew Hacquoil
Zachary Sigalas
Maxwell Martin and Josh Engelhardt
Tyler Searl
Edward Hopley
Male Age Group Champion
Jonathan Vosser David Bredenkamp
Ryan Davies
Evan Cox
Raphin Scharpf
Jakkrit Scharpf
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SPORT Congratulations to the following students who broke records on the day: MALE
FEMALE U12 Female 400m
Skye Warburton
Record
1min 16.27sec
Previous Record
1min 22.01sec (2020)
Jonathan Vosser
U13 Female 800m
Mia Carman
Record
21.53m
Record
2min 52.88sec
Previous Record
21.10m (2016)
Previous Record
3min 02.25sec (2019)
U12 Male Shot Put
Jack Brooks
Record
8.22m
U13 Female Discus
Jayla Sanders
Previous Record
8.02m (2015)
Record
20.10m
Previous Record
19.73m (2020)
U12 Male Triple Jump
Harrison Gould
Record
8.43m
U13 Female Javelin
Jayla Sanders
Previous Record
7.32m (2015)
Record
21.65m
U12 Male High Jump
Jesse Nunan
Previous Record
18.14m (2015)
Record
1.38m
U13 Female Hurdles
Breanna Luxon
Previous Record
1.35m (2020)
Record
17.16sec
U13 Male 200m
Lincoln James
Previous Record
17.33sec (2015)
Record
29.90sec
Previous Record
30.09sec (2021)
U13 Male 400m
Elliot Klein
Record
1min 09.35sec
Previous Record
1min 10.55sec (2021)
U13 Male Discus
David Bredenkamp
Record
28.99m
Previous Record
25.10m (2016)
U14 Male High Jump
Ryan Davies
Record
1.62m
Previous Record:
1.61m (2000)
U16 Male High Jump
Tyler Searl
Record
1.85m
Previous Record
1.71m (1998/2020)
U12 Male 800m
Harrison Gould
Record
2min 52.23sec
Previous Record
2min 57.00sec (2014)
U12 Male Discus
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The Athletics Carnival takes weeks of preparation, with a large number of people assisting to make this event possible. Thank you especially to the Mount Barker Little Athletics club, Maintenance staff, the Health and PE staff, PT&F, and all who assisted in a number of officiating roles on the day. A number of students have been selected to represent Cornerstone in the School Sport SA B1 Grade Athletics Carnival on Tuesday, 12 April. Bec Salinas and Dan Anderson Teacher, Sports Coordinator and Health & PE Support Officer
Term 1 ― April 2022
SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS
David Bredenkamps
Emily Willett
Heidi Fopp
(Year 7)
(Year 10)
(Year 11)
David was awarded best bowler and all rounder this weekend for the U14 boys cricket at the Alexandra and Eastern Cricket Association. Well done David.
Emily has qualified again this year for the National Age Multi-Class Swimming Championships in early April, to be held in Adelaide. In addition to qualifying for all her age group events, Emily has also qualified to swim in 4 open races. This means she will be racing alongside Paralympians from Tokyo. Congratulations Emily and all the very best for the upcoming championships.
While living in London, UK in 2021, Heidi Fopp had a chapter of her work published for the Young Writers’ Competition, sponsored by the Arts Council of England and the University of Roehampton. Her piece follows the idea of “never trust a survivor until you find out what they did to stay alive”. The published book contains stories of identity and family history in the category theme “My Name Is…” including Heidi’s chapter.
Hannah Gray
Ava Battiston
Jasmine Howis
Certificate in Voice & Communication (CVCA) We have the pleasure in advising that Year 12 students Hannah Gray, Ava Battiston and Jasmine Howis were recently presented a Certificate in Voice & Communication (CVCA) at the AMEB SA
& NT Awards Ceremony for 2021 on Saturday, 5 March 2022 at Elder Hall. Congratulations to these highly talented and dedicated students.
We'd love to hear about what you've achieved. Don't forget to send in a photograph.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
SACE APRIL REVISION COURSES
School Holiday Exclusive Deal From 16th April 2022 to 1st May 2022 with the purchase of an adult or concession ticket 1 child may travel free on any LinkSA route service
Celebrating 43 years in 2022, we again offer students and parents an amazing Early Bird offer for a full revision course. Over 35,000 students have attended our courses and benefited from these amazing savings. We are offering Face to Face and Online options in most subjects.
2022 SA SCHOOLS ORIENTEERING CHAMPIONSHIPS Mon 23rd May 2022 at Belair National Park
• Adelaide Hills Visit linksa.com.au
for service and timetable information
For information about this event, please contact one of the main event officials at
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CONNECT @ CORNERSTONE Get connected at Cornerstone by supporting these clubs and organisations and their activities. SPORTING GROUPS
FACILITY
ACTIVITY
DAY/S
CONTACT
Eastern Mavericks Basketball Club
inbarendi
Basketball
Wednesday
Talitha Carroll admin@easternmavericks.com.au 0418 815 641
EFM Health Club
inbarendi (lower)
Gym
Monday – Saturday
Rob Tyndall efm.net.au/club/mount-barker/ 0419 810 410
Hills Hoops
inbarendi (lower)
Basketball skills Tuesdays – basic
Melinda Lloyd mindi_10@hotmail.com
Mount Barker United Soccer Club
Morella Oval
Soccer
Saturday & Sunday
Brendan Stone info@mbusc.com.au 0422 070 944
Rockabellas Roller Derby League
inbarendi
Roller Derby
Sundays
Lucinda rockabellas2014@gmail.com 0412 013 996
Sturt Football Club
Morella Oval
Football
Tuesday-Thursday
Chris Trapp ctrapp@sturtfc.com.au 0402 278 972
Zodiacs Basketball Club
inbarendi
Basketball
Various Sundays
Megan Marks zodiacsbasketball@gmail.com 0417 001 975
COMMUNITY GROUPS & ACTIVITIES Influencers Church Atelier Theatre Australia
Church
Sunday
David Begley www.influencers.church 8336 0000
Mount Barker Girl Guides
Purtinga Wetlands Centre
Girl Guides
Wednesday
Margie Philpott mptp19@bigpond.net.au 0427 983 040
Strathalbyn Model Aircraft Club
inbarendi
Indoor Model Aircraft Flying
First Saturday of each month
Phillip Birt president@rcaircraftclub.com 0417 836 223
Trinity Church Mount Barker
Paideia
Church
Every Sunday
Sally-Anne Kerrison info@tmb.church 8398 2827
St Mark’s Lutheran Church
35 Hampden Road, Mount Barker
Church
Sunday
www.stmarksmtbarker.org.au 8391 1695
St Michael’s Lutheran Church
3 Balhannah Road, Hanhdorf
Church
Sunday
www.stmichaels.com.au 8388 1225
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DIARY DATES DATE
EVENT
WHERE/WHO/TIME
Monday, 2 May
Start Term 2
Cornerstone College
Wednesday, 4 May
Student Flu Vaccinations
Cornerstone College
Thursday, 5 May
Year 12 Commemorative Jacket Presentation
Cornerstone College
Thursday, 12 May
Principal’s Tours
Cornerstone College Register Here
Friday, 13 May
Women in STEM Forum
Cornerstone College
Monday, 16 May – Friday, 20 May
Aroona Focus Week
Cornerstone College
Friday, 20 May
Non Uniform Day
Cornerstone College
Monday, 23 May
Indigenous Focus Week
Cornerstone College
MAY
Further information can be found on Charis calendar charis.cornerstone.sa.edu.au/calendar
EVENTS CAN BE BOOKED VIA THE CORNERSTONE WEBSITE HERE PLEASE REFER TO CHARIS FOR UPDATES IN DATES