Connections - June 2022

CONNECTIONS TERM 2

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JUNE 2022

In This Issue 2

Senior Leadership

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Ministry Matters

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Wellbeing

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Around The College

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Middle School

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Senior School

11 Year 12 Formal 12 Careers 13 Sport 18 Success & Achievements 19 Community Events 20 Connect @ Cornerstone 21 Diary Dates

Year 11 Finley Floats

...was a beautiful visual and aural experience – Page 11

68 Adelaide Road Mount Barker 5251 South Australia (08) 8398 6000 connections@cornerstone.sa.edu.au cornerstone.sa.edu.au

SENIOR LEADERSHIP Year 6 Discovery Day and Hills Integrated Lutheran Schools (HILS) Day A key transition for young people is moving from the familiar primary school environment to a new environment at secondary school. Successful transitions help young people feel more confident in their ability to step into new situations.

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inviting older siblings or friends to share information about the school system ie. timetable, changing classrooms

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practising ‘what if?’ scenarios

Young people who experience a positive transition into their new school are more likely to:

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establishing routines including relaxing and fun activities

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staying connected and interested in your young person’s learning

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feel comfortable, relaxed and valued

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feel excited and motivated to learn

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have good relationships with others

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develop a sense of belonging within the school community

This positive start can make a big difference to young people’s school engagement, learning and wellbeing.

Families play an important role in preparing and supporting young people to make positive transitions. You can help equip your young person for the transition to secondary school by: •

planning and getting organised

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visiting the school and encouraging your child to go to any orientation days

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doing a trial run with travelling to school, including taking public transport and using a travel card

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Cornerstone College provides a range of opportunities to support the transition for primary aged students as they prepare to join our community.

Recently we hosted 150 Year 6 students from our neighbouring primary schools on Discovery Day on Thursday, 2 June and Hills Integrated Lutheran Schools (HILS) Day on Friday, 3 June.

Students experienced snapshots of learning in subjects like Drama, Art, Music, Technologies and Science. Judging by the engagement and energy in each classroom, there was a sense of excitement about learning in a secondary school setting.

Our partnership with primary schools and families helps support student transition and builds confidence at this important time for young people.

Shane Schoff Deputy Principal

Term 2 ― June 2022

MINISTRY MATTERS As this semester closes out I reflect again on the invitation for students to write down their anonymous prayers at the end of last semester. Few things have humbled me as much as reading our students prayers, some of which are documented below.

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Dear God, if you plan our lives why do you make them so bad and painful to live?

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Cheers for being clutch and letting me pass even though I might not submit work on time.

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Thank you, God for everything you give us.

You always take care of us and love us.

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Thank you, God for keeping me here and not letting me give up on life.

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Fix the fact that my parents are always fighting and stop my dad from being so annoying with COVID-19.

Albert Gast College Pastor

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Thank you, Lord Almighty for giving me a school which gives me learning despite my gender.

It is a great privilege.

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Hey God, thanks for all the blessings in my life.

I know everything happens for a reason, so thank you.

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Thanks for looking after my dad.

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Thank you for giving me enough passion to move schools and the chance to make new friends and a fresh start in a new location and environment.

Thanks for all the good things.

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Dear God, thank you for friendships but why do they have to fall apart.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you Matthew 7:7

Prayer Points •

For the blessing of prayer.

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For all students involved in exams this week.

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For the safety of families travelling far and wide this coming holiday period.

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Term 2 ― June 2022

WELLBEING

SPECIAL REPORT: Building Resilience Post Pandemic Unfortunately, the mental health of young people has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. As many families settle back into pre-COVID routines, there seems to be a pervasive sense of optimism about what lies ahead.

Unfortunately children and teens are not immune to what is now being termed the “psychological pandemic”. Young people are at risk of not achieving the primary demands of developmental tasks such as procuring independence, identity formation, as well as obtaining and maintaining peer relationships. What kids need most in the current environment is support, understanding, empathy and encouragement from caring adults. They live up or down to the expectations we set for them.

If there is a panacea to the adversity caused by the pandemic, then it is the building of resilience. Resilience is the capacity to face, overcome, be strengthened and transformed by adversity.

Never before, have parents needed the skills, the knowledge and the strategies to build resilience in their children as much as they do now. There are 7 integral and interrelated components that make up being resilient that can help young people thrive and develop healthy coping strategies.

This Special Report explores the “7 C’s of Resilience” and includes suggested strategies on how adult carers can best facilitate them.

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-buildingresilience-post-pandemic

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 2 ― June 2022

AROUND THE COLLEGE

Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod

Music in May

Somethin’ Else Jazz Vocal Ensemble travelled down to Elder Hall to compete in the Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod on Wednesday, 15 June. They performed against other schools in the Open Age, Small Choir Division and performed the pieces “Landslide” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow”. The choir performed with musicality, strong blend and style and placed third in their division. Congratulations!

Music in May was held in Atelier Theatre on Thursday, 26 May. The evening showcased the progress of the Senior School Ensembles who performed to a welcoming and supportive audience. Studio Ensemble, Hot House, Senior Vocal Ensemble, Somethin’ Else and On the Corner Jazz performed alongside Year 12 soloist and the Year 10 Class Band, showcasing a broad range of music styles. A big congratulations to the students and staff involved!

Sophie Zerner Teacher

Sophie Zerner Teacher

2023 Student Leadership Applications commence in Term 3 Service is core to all we do, and leaders at Cornerstone are required to actively contribute to the benefit of all.

Student leadership also involves presenting a positive example to the student body in regard to College culture and standards, including but not limited to, behaviour, uniform, punctuality and encourages others to do the same.

College Leaders (Year 12, 2023 only) Applications for College Leaders commence on first day of Term 3. College Leaders at Cornerstone demonstrate the Christian values that form the foundation of the College and have a significant influence in creating opportunities for others.

Six College Leaders are appointed and their role includes representing the College and creating opportunities to link the Middle and Senior Schools together.

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Application information will be available for current Year 11s from Senior School Student Reception (SSSR) from Monday, 25 July.

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Applications will CLOSE on Monday, 8 August at 4.00pm (Week 3).

These positions will commence at the start of Term 4, 2022.

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House Leaders (Years 9 and 12, 2023 only) Each House will appoint four Middle School (Year 9 students) and four Senior School (Year 12 students) as House Leaders. Their role includes upholding and developing House culture and values and encouraging students to participate in activities and events.

Middle School House Leaders (Year 9, 2023 only) •

Information will be available for current Year 8s from Monday, 8 August (Week 3)

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Applications CLOSE on Monday, 22 August at 4.00pm (Week 5)

Senior School House Leaders (Year 12, 2023 only) •

Information will be available for current Year 11s from Monday, 22 August (Week 5)

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Applications CLOSE on Monday, 5 September at 4.00pm (Week 7).

We encourage students who are considering a formal leadership role to pray for guidance and to discuss their aspirations with family as well as their respective staff House Leaders.

Morgan Brookes Acting Wellbeing Director (Semester 2)

Term 2 ― June 2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 10 Drama Group Performance On Wednesday, 25 May at 4.00pm and 7.00pm, my Year 10 Drama class performed 7 short comical pieces for a live audience. Students rehearsed their short plays for a period of 7 weeks which gave them the opportunity to develop their ensemble and communication skills through group discussions

and interactive participation. Groups were encouraged to experiment in rehearsals, by applying a variety of different acting styles. All performances were well received by audience members and a special thanks goes to Liam Murphy and Luke Borgas for assisting with sound and technology on both nights.

Matthew Braid Drama Teacher

Year 10 Outdoor Education During Week 7, the Year 10 Outdoor Education students went on their final practical excursion to Morialta Conservation Park to go Rock Climbing and Abseiling on real rock. My class on Tuesday claimed the bulk of the sunshine and Emily Bartholomew’s class got the rain! Despite the different conditions both classes demonstrated a good ability to safely belay each other and transfer the skills they developed on our climbing wall in a real environment.

Joel Liddicoat Teacher

Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day 2022 On Tuesday, 28 June our Year 7s hosted the annual Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day in inbarendi.

The Year 7s enjoyed the company of their Grandparents and Special Friends over an action-packed morning of entertainment, student performances and morning tea, followed by a student led tour of the College.

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It was a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their learning and learning environment whilst spending quality time with their special guests.

Sheri Deboy Middle School Wellbeing Leader

Term 2 ― June 2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 8 Core – Senate Election Campaign

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Our Year 8 students ran their Senate Election Campaigns to coincide with the Federal Election. Students formed their own political parties based on their values and ideals and each party came up with a few policies they felt strongly about, created a policy statement and then formed a campaign strategy.

Each candidate gave a 2 minute speech outlining their party’s policies and the reasons why their fellow students should vote for them, and then had to answer a hard-hitting question from our wise adjudicator Graham Gallasch.

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Making the student uniform compulsory for teachers too

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Having a student representative on College Council to allow more student voice

Science and Engineering Challenge On Thursday, 16 June a selected team of 23 Year 9 and Year 10 students took part in the Science and Engineering Challenge at Flinders University. The University of Newcastle organises this annual competition and the Challenge encourages students to problem solve in unfamiliar environments. The day involves students thinking of creative solutions to complex problems, with the added element of having restricted materials provided to them. It was a great opportunity for students to collaborate with peers from the College and challenge students from other schools. In groups of 2-4 students, we competed in different

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Students can construct their own timetable as long as they meet the requirements of that year level

Who will be our new Year 8 Senators and what impact will they be able to make?

Rhett Fielke Middle School Learning Leader

hands-on activities against other schools. Students tested their construction skills through a variety of challenges including earthquake proof towers, bridge building, water turbine and a mars rover construction. Each group worked well together as a team, and we were delighted to see their enthusiasm grow throughout the Challenges presented to them. We placed 7th with the scores being very tight across all schools in attendance. A big thank you to each team member for playing an important role in the exploration of science and engineering both for themselves and for the future of STEM at the College.

Zane Olenich Pre-Service Teacher

Term 2 ― June 2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 8 Activities Week During week 5 our Year 8s engaged with a variety of challenging and authentic activities. Students were pushed outside of their comfort zone with orienteering, high ropes, team building exercises and navigating the city to earn the coveted ‘Malls Balls’ Trophy. It was pleasing to see students demonstrate and develop their empathy and skills in collaboration and resilience.

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“I really enjoyed the orienteering challenges, around the College to begin with and then amongst the bushland at the campsite. Amongst the bush was way harder as we needed to follow the map much more closely and look for landmarks.”

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“I really enjoyed City Challenge and the ‘Survivor’ style Team Challenges on the last day. The weather was a bit cold but it was fun trying to work as a team to complete different puzzles and tasks. Our team came 3rd which I couldn’t believe!”

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“I liked most of the week but there was a lot of walking!

It was fun trying to cook our spaghetti on the trangias at the campsite. It didn’t seem that hard but our group still managed to burn the spaghetti!”

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“I learnt how to problem solve when we got lost and also how to follow a map better. I really enjoyed the day and the memories that were made.”

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“It surprised me how hard it is to navigate the city and how easy you could get lost, but I learnt to keep calm in difficult situations! The day was a bit stressful but fun.”

Middle School Music Camp The Middle School Music Camp was a fun, energetic experience for students who participate in JIVE, Blue Note, and Little Big Band. Middle School Music Camp consisted of two days, the first was rehearsing songs and playing games, and the second, working with Adelaide multi-instrumentalist, Adam Page. The students were privileged to have Adam work with them to create awesome music. He did some fantastic solos on his saxophone and flute, showed us his breathtaking skills on the loop pedals.

Special thanks to Mr Day, Mrs Duffield, Mrs GonsiorTronnolone, Mr Janus, Ms Zerner, and Music Council members: Heidi, Liam and Seb for their dedication on the night and for making this an entertaining time for all the students.

Issey Smith Little Big Band & JIVE member

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Term 2 ― June 2022

SENIOR SCHOOL

Year 11 Drama – Finley Floats On Tuesday, 7 June my Year 11 class presented the premier performance of Finley Floats.

This play was written by me and workshopped with the students. The class had enjoyed a creative few months, devising and exploring character development and theatrical atmosphere.

With original music by Luka Bolte and original artwork by Hermione Dew (Year 11), Finley Floats was a beautiful visual and aural experience.

Jane Bennett Thompson Drama Teacher

State Theatre Company Cathedral This year Cornerstone College had the immense privilege of hosting the State Theatre Company as part of their Regional South Australia tour. Senior Drama and Year 12 English students were able to experience live professional theatre in Atelier Theatre.

Students viewed the play Cathedral by renowned playwright Caleb Lewis. It was a quality performance which showcased wonderful acting and a highly complex production set involving spectacular lighting and sound effects. Nathan O’Keefe starred as a diver, haunted by loss, who overcame his feelings and memories at the bottom of Cathedral, a cave on Australia’s Limestone Coast. The audience journeyed with the protagonist as he encountered many challenging moments and was haunted by his past. Ultimately affirming, Cathedral forced the audience to question if it is best to turn away from pain or face it head on.

We are incredibly thankful to the State Theatre Company for choosing us as a venue for their Regional South Australia tour.

This would not have been possible without what we have at Cornerstone College and we are thankful for the opportunities we can provide our students with.

Karin Hempenstall English Learning Area Leader 9

Term 2 ― June 2022

SENIOR SCHOOL

Year 11 OED Hiking During Week 5 the Year 11 Outdoor Education students arrived early at the College to depart for a 5 day hiking trip in the Gariwerd-Grampians National Park.

The students had all the food and equipment required for 5 days squeezed in their hiking packs. Considering the challenging weather forecast extra layers where most definitely required!

On Tuesday conditions deteriorated and the students experienced firsthand the effect high winds have on temperature. This lesson was enhanced with the snow that started falling on the mountain tops! The students responded remarkably to the challenging conditions doing things such as eating lunch under tent flys and taking extremely short breaks to maintain warmth. That afternoon the students (and teachers!) were relieved to crawl into warm sleeping bags and properly thaw out.

As conditions eased the students were able to show their navigation and leadership skills as they negotiated some of the steepest sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail.

Friday brought the satisfaction of completing a challenging expedition and the comforts of junk food (and coffee for the teachers)!

Joel Liddicoat Teacher

Year 12 Retreat On Thursday, 2 June Year 12 students, along with the accompaniment of teaching staff, headed over to the tranquil surrounds of Normanville. The day Retreat provided a timely opportunity for our Year 12 students to take a much-needed break from their studies, to reflect on their College journey and spend time connecting with their peers.

Upon arrival at the Retreat, students worked in teams in an array of light-hearted challenges including scavenger hunts and creative newspaper dress competitions. Fun and laughs were had by all and some incredibly impressive animal-themed newspaper outfits were created by the students.

The Year 12s also had the opportunity to quietly reflect on their friendships and leave notes of thanks and affirmation to each other. In the evening, students spent time chatting around the bonfire.

The Retreat experience was a timely and uplifting break, leaving our Year 12 students feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Alysha Green Year 12 Christian Living Teacher 10

Term 2 ― June 2022

EXAM TIMETABLE Year 12 Examination Timetable Semester 1, 2022 (Week 10) Exam Starting Time

Monday 4 July

Tuesday 5 July

Wednesday 6 July

Thursday 7 July

Friday 8 July

9.20am

Tourism Exam (130 mins) (Electronic exam)

Physics Exam (130 mins)

Specialist Maths Exam (130 mins)

No Exams

No Exams

No Exams

No Exams

Biology Exam (130 mins) (Electronic exam)

English Literary Studies (100 mins) (Electronic Exam)

Chinese Exam (130 mins including separate room for listening) 11.20am

Psychology Exam (130 mins) (Electronic Exam)

Maths Methods Exam (130 mins) (includes Year 11 students)

Chemistry Exam (130 mins)

Nutrition Exam (130 mins) (Electronic Exam)

Modern History Exam (130 mins) (Electronic Exam) No Exams

German Exam (130 mins including listening time) •

All Year 12 exams will be in AN201/2. Exams with listening components will be supervised in a separate space for that part of the exam.

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The indicated time above includes the 10 minutes reading time.

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Please ensure computers are charged and bring your power cord with you for any electronic exams.

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AN203 will be the bag storage room.

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Attendance at school for exams - Year 12s attend school only for their exams. Students with no or few exams are encouraged to use the week for ongoing assignment work or VET work placements.

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Full school uniform is required for exams.

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Signing in/out at Student Reception is not required. Attendance will be checked at all exams.

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Mobile phones and personal music devices - If a student needs to bring a phone to an exam then it must be turned off and handed to the exam supervisor for the duration of the exam. Under no circumstances is a student to use or look at a mobile phone or other electronic device during an exam (except where calculators/spell-checkers are permitted). This is a SACE rule.

You cannot keep it in your pocket.

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AN203 can be used for study if you have two exams in a day. The library is unlikely to be available due to staff professional learning workshops.

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Term 2 ― June 2022

CAREERS MTA Open Day

VET in 2023

On Thursday, 16 June interested students from Year 10 & Year 11 travelled to the Motor Traders Association (MTA), for their annual Open Day. Students were able to learn about the various career opportunities in the Automotive industry and engage in some fun, hands on activities.

For students and families considering Vocational Pathway options in 2023, it can be useful to start having those discussions early in the lead up to subject selection in Term 3.

This can help clear up any questions or concerns that parents may have regarding these courses, which can be particularly difficult to address in the time allocated for subject selection appointments. If students and parents/caregivers wish to discuss the possible options for VET courses, our online PTO Booking system will be made available to families at the start of next term so that they can make an appointment with a member of the Careers Team, or alternatively families can contact me directly on 8398 6019 or via adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.au.

Further details about the online booking process will be sent home with Semester 1 reports.

For general information regarding Careers, please visit the Cornerstone College Pathways website at https://www.cornerstonepathways.com/ Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

Big Day In – Careers In ICT & Technology On Thursday, 16 June interested students from Years 10, 11 & 12 travelled to the University of Adelaide, to attend the “Big Day In”, a showcase of the various career opportunities in the fields of ICT & Technology.

With a wide range of guest speakers and various organisations showcasing their courses and employment opportunities, this was a really valuable day for the students who attended.

Year 10 Career Awareness Program On Monday, 30 May we hosted a new Career event for our Year 10s, with a range of guest speakers and practical workshops.

Representatives from the University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, Flinders University, TAFE SA, the Motor

Traders Association and PEER were all present to work with our students and help them to identify some of the opportunities available to them in the future. The feedback from the students was overall very positive and we thank these organisations for giving up their time to present to our students.

Tuesday 9 August 2022 6.00pm-8.30pm The Adelaide Hills Career Expo will host over 70 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Speak to the experts in their field and learn more about future careers and career pathways in a casual setting.

E V E N T PA RT N E R S :

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EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: • Local and national employers • Universities • Vocational training • Gap year options

Session 1: 6.00pm – 7.00pm Session 2: 7.00pm – 8.30pm Bookings are essential: trybooking.com/BZXEY

More information at cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Term 2 ― June 2022

SPORT Open Girls Knockout Netball On Thursday, 9 June 12 students represented Cornerstone College in the Open Girls Knockout Netball competition. The girls were coached by me, playing back-to-back games against Heathfield, St Aloysius and Blackwood. The girls fought hard against each team, supporting and encouraging one another.

Even with a few of the girls out in the second round playing Knockout Football, they were willing to give anything a go. They played in missing positions and took on new leadership roles.

Unfortunately, they ended the day without a win, but this did not show the determination and effort from them all. It was a fun and enjoyable day, and a great opportunity for them all to get out on the court with new and familiar faces.

Leanne Filmer Teacher

Girls Open Knockout Football On Thursday, 9 June 20 eager Year 11 and Year 12 girls represented Cornerstone College in the Knockout Football competition against SEDA. It was a rough day for footy with the grey clouds looming closer as the game progressed however, this did not impact the enthusiasm of coaches Anthony Janus and Matthew Schirmer who were keen to see the progress the girls had made since last season.

The girls knew they were in for a tough game however, this did not dishearten their positive spirit. With the rain bearing down the girls fought for every possession. Celebrations were abundant with a mark from Bridie Marshall (Year 12) taking the games ‘mark of the day’.

Throughout the game all the girls performed exceptionally well under the difficult conditions although, Zara Walsh (Year 12), Demi Schwarz (Year 12) and Ava Battiston (Year 12) were named in the game’s best players.

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The leadership team selected were Zara Walsh (Year 12), Ava Battiston (Year 12) and Persephone Hannaford (Year 12) who all were supportive, encouraging and provided guidance for the team on and off field. Mr Anthony Janus and Mr Matthew Schirmer said they saw a significant improvement in the girls’ skill and communication throughout the game in addition to their ability to gel together since playing together last year.

A huge thank you to Tiah Hough (Year 12) who was Cornerstone’s runner providing advice and guidance from the bench as well as Molly Noel (Year 12) who battered the conditions and was an excellent Goal Umpire.

Another massive thank you to the coaches for yet another year and making many of the girls final knockout competition extremely memorable.

Ava Battiston Team Member

Term 2 ― June 2022

SPORT SSSSA Athletics Championships On Tuesday, 12 April 55 of our students travelled down to the SA Athletics Stadium to compete in the SSSSSA Athletics Championships in the B1 Division. There were some fantastic results during the day and well done to the many students who filled events on the day.

Chloe Foster

Under 14 Girls High Jump

1.45m

Alicia Gevers

Under 14 Girls 200m

28.27s

Amber Klose

Under 15 Girls Long Jump

4.56m

Aiden Sutton

Open Boys High Jump

1.85m

The following students placed in their event: Matthew Armitage, Caleb Bailey, Oliver Bethell, Matthew Blandford, David Bredenkamp, Jack Brooks, Jarah Bubner, Abbey Carman, Mia Carman, Tayla Curnow, Ryan Davies, Jessica Dimech, Joshua Engelhardt, Chloe Foster, Charlotte Gallasch, Frikkie Germishuys, Alicia Gevers, Harrison Gould, Patrick Hazel, Haidyn Ingram, Lincoln James, Holly Joseph, Crystal Karayiannis, Emma Karayiannis, Amber Klose, Jaslyn Kupke, Breanna Luxon, Brodie McKeown, Jesse Nunan, Maisie Oschmanns, Malana Pitt, William Robb, Jayla Sanders, Jakkrit Scharpf, Raphin Scharpf, Ryan Schwarz, Zac Sigalas, Aiden Sutton, Madeline Tidemann, Eleanor Tongerie, Kiefer Wundersitz

Year 11 and Year 12 Football On Tuesday, 24 May a selection of boys from Year 11 and Year 12 took on Tenison Woods College from Mount Gambier in football.

While we were definitely outmatched in the height and weight department and missing many key players due to COVID-19 and injury the boys put up an incredible fight throughout the whole match. We started well in the wet being right in the game at the end of the first quarter. However, from that point on we couldn’t keep up with the slicker ball skills and we struggled to make inroads up forward. Our attack on the ball and competitiveness was outstanding, however.

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Special recognition should be given to the following students who won a Standard on the day. A Standard is designed to award the top 5% of competitors in that event across all grades and is a high achievement.

The Cornerstone Girls finished 1st and the Boys finished 6th and therefore we were awarded 4th place out of the 7 schools competing. Thanks to all the students, parents/caregivers and staff who supported on the day.

Rebecca Salinas Teacher/Sports Coordinator

In the end the final score didn’t reflect the closeness of the game with Tenison Woods running out winners 11-8-74 to Cornerstone 4-6-30.

Best players were Hayden Knappstein (Year 11), Riley Lucas (Year 12), Joshua Miels (Year 12) and George Pope (Year 12).

Caleb Blesing Middle School Teacher

Term 2 ― June 2022

SPORT

SSSSA C Grade Interschool Swimming Championships On Thursday, 26 May 26 dedicated swimmers represented Cornerstone College in the SSSSA C Grade Swimming Championships held at the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, Marion.

It was great to witness students doing what they love, and what they work so hard towards in their spare time. It was also encouraging to have a small number of students swimming at their first official competition.

The Cornerstone College team consisted of: Toby Betts (Year 9), Jack Brooks (Year 7), Emma Faber-Paul (Year 8), Jordan Follet (Year 12), Emma Fourie (Year 7), William Fromentin (Year 8), Eloise Johnson (Year 9), Vienna Johnson (Year 8), Angus Jones (Year 9), Elliot Klein (Year 7), Altus Loubser (Year 7), Henry Main (Year 8), Kayla Mann (Year 8), Alice Marshall (Year 7), Bailey Newman (Year 12), Ella Newman (Year 9), Sebastian Scamps (Year 9), Issey Smith (Year 8), Millan Spencer (Year 8), Callum Uebergang (Year 9), James Venus (Year 9), Beau Walsh (Year 8), Lani Wheeler (Year 9), Alexandra Whitelaw (Year 12), Emily Willett (Year 10), and Isabel Willett (Year 10).

Congratulations to the following students who received a 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the event.

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Term 2 ― June 2022

SPORT MALE

MALE

Toby Betts

Beau Walsh

3rd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’21.2”"

Jack Brooks

1st U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’29.0” 2nd U13 50m Freestyle (Div 3) 36.99”"

Jordan Follett

1st U19 50m Butterfly (Div 2) 30.78” 1st U19 100m Freestyle (Div 2) 1’07.9” 2nd U19 50m Backstroke (Div 1) 35.3” 2nd U19 50m Freestyle (Div 2) 30.11” 3rd U19 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’06.6”"

1st U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’29.0” 1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’23.9” 2nd U13 50m Backstroke (Div 1) 38.32” 2nd U13 50m Breastroke (Div 1) 45.67” 2nd U13 50m Freestyle (Div 1) 33.34”" FEMALE

Emma Faber-Paul

1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’25.7” 3rd U14 50m Backstroke (Div 2) 44.02”"

Will Fromentin

Emma Fourie

Angus Jones

Eloise Johnson

2nd U13 50m Backstroke (Div 2) 42.9” 3rd U16 50m Backstroke (Div 2) 43.51”" 3rd U15 50m Backstroke (Div 1) 38.85” 3rd U15 50m Breaststroke (Div 1) 42.77” 3rd U15 50m Freestyle (Div 1) 31.45” 3rd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’21.2” 3rd U19 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’06.6”"

1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’25.7” 2nd U13 50m Backstroke (Div 3) 40.87” 3rd U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’28.1”" 1st U15 50m Backstroke (Div 2) 39.36” 2nd U15 50m Freestyle (Div 1) 32.04” 2nd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’13.9” 3rd U16 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’24.3”"

Elliot Klein

Vienna Johnson

Altus Loubser

Alice Marshall

1st U13 50m Backstroke (Div 3) 46.5” 1st U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’29.0”" 1st U13 50m Breaststroke (Div 3) 50.17” 1st U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’29.0” 2nd U13 50m Freestyle (Div 2) 35.83”"

Henry Main

1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’23.9”"

Bailey Newman

1st U19 50m Butterfly (Div 1) 27.43” 1st U19 50m Breaststroke (Div 1) 33.32” 1st U19 50m Freestyle (Div 1) 26.44” 2nd U19 100m Freestyle (Div 1) 59.93” 3rd U19 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’06.6”"

James Venus

1st U14 50m Backstroke (Div 2) 42.26” 1st U14 50m Freestyle (Div 2) 34.00” 1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’23.9”"

Sebastian Scamps

3rd U19 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’06.6” 3rd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2.21.2”"

Millan Spencer

1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’239” 3rd U14 50m Breaststroke (Div 2) 56.77”"

Callum Uebergang

2nd U15 50m Freestyle (Div 3) 33.67” 3rd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’21.2”"

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1st U13 50m Breaststroke (Div 1) 43.6” 1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’25.7” 3rd U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’28.1”" 3rd U13 50m Backstroke (Div 2) 44.54” 3rd U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’28.1”"

Kayla Mann

1st U14 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’25.7” 2nd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’13.9” 3rd U14 50m Backstroke (Div 1) 38.8”"

Ella Newman

1st U15 50m Breaststroke (Div 2) 41.69” 1st U16 50m Freestyle (Div 3) 32.23” 1st U15 50m Freestyle (Div 3) 33.77” 2nd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’13.9”"

Issey Smith

2nd U14 50m Freestyle (Div 3) 34.76” 3rd U13 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’28.1”"

Lani Wheeler

2nd U15 50m Backstroke (Div 1) 40.16” 2nd U15 50m Freestyle (Div 2) 33.63” 2nd U15 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’13.9” 3rd U16 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’24.3”"

Emily Willett

3rd U16 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’24.3”"

Isabel Willett

3rd U16 4x50m Freestyle Relay (Div 1) 2’24.3”"

Term 2 ― June 2022

SPORT

Year 9 and Year 10 Knockout Soccer The Year 9/10 Boys Knockout Soccer assembled on a Tuesday morning to prepare for their days games. We were all a little nervous to see who would show up as a number of the team had recently been absent. Fortunately, 13 students appeared ready to get involved with the days match.

Team Captain Dylan Weyland (Year 10) set the team positions and the boys warmed up.

In the first game against Victor Harbor we had the upper hand but were initially slow to convert that forward pressure into goals. Once the drought was broken we regularly converted and came away with a 5 goal win.

Tatachilla were a very strong and physical team and our boys worked hard to match their intensity. Toby Boekel (Year 11) in goals made some exceptional saves early in the game and kept the scores tied. As the game progressed Tatachilla’s quick attacks gave them some success with a finishing score of 3:1 their way.

While we didn’t progress, it was two excellent games to watch, and the boys should be proud of their efforts.

Joel Liddicoat Teacher

Year 7, 8 & 9 Knockout Football

Blackwood def Cornerstone − 6.14.50 - 0.0.0

Respect. Integrity. Humility. A few of the qualities observed in our Year 7-9 girls who represented the College in Knockout Football held on Monday, 20 June at Scotch College.

Scotch def Cornerstone − 11.15.81 - 0.0.0

For a team of mixed skill with little experience playing together, the girls showed an impressive level of ‘grit’ as they battled against teams from Blackwood High School and Scotch College. The odds, it seemed, were not in our favour with final scores as follows: 17

Coaches were impressed with how the girls maintained high spirits and encouraged each other throughout the day. A few bruises, stiff joints, and a couple of cramped muscles to nurse on the bus ride home, but nothing a frozen coke from Maccas couldn’t fix!

Aidan Mitchell Middle School Teacher Term 2 ― June 2022

SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS Mackenzie Olsson (Year 8) SA U14 Boys Softball Mackenzie Olsson received the joint MVP for the SA U14 Boys softball team for his efforts at the National Championships in Canberra over the Easter weekend – congratulations.

Chelsea Clarke (Year 11) South Australian Equestrian Awards The Equestrian South Australia Awards were held on Saturday, 18 June and Chelsea and her horse Squiggles took out the following Awards: 1.

Equestrian South Australia 2021 Interschool Eventing Horse of the Year

2.

Equestrian South Australia Novice Eventing Horse of the Year 2021

3.

Equestrian South Australia Junior Rider of the Year 2021

Cross Country State Championships Matthew Hacquoil (Year 7), Harrison Gould (Year 7), Daniel Van der Merwe (Year 7) and Jade Callaghan (Year 11) competed in the Cross Country State Championships on Thursday, 9 June.

CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS U12 boys

Harrison Gould

30th

Daniel Van Der Merwe

33rd

U13 Boys

Matthew Hacquoil

29th

Open Girls

Jade Callaghan

21st

Haidyn Ingram (Year 10) Congratulations Haidyn on playing soccer on a state level again this year (Junior NTC).

Kinyin Anderson (Year 7) Kinyin competed in the State Fencing Championships and placed first in his age group and will be representing in Nationals later this year.

Congratulations Kinyin.

Madi Fox (Year 11) Madi has been selected to represent the State in the mixed basketball team at the Special Olympics in Tasmania in October this year.

Chelsea is pictured with John Khouzam who presented the Award. The Award is named in honour of his daughter Natasha Khouzam who was tragically killed whilst riding cross country at a State Level competition.

So after also winning the State Eventing Championships at Naracoorte, Chelsea and Squiggles have certainly had a big 12 months and she is now having a well-earned break before she kicks off again late August.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW CHELSEA IN HER LAST COMPETITION. 18

Special Olympics gives people with intellectual disabilities the confidence they need to succeed, on and off the playing field and is part of a global inclusion movement for people with intellectual disabilities using sport as a platform to unite people and promote inclusion.

Children and adults with intellectual disabilities can be confident, independent, healthy and brave − just like me and you.

Special Olympics Australia’s National Games competition runs every four years and provides athletes and people with intellectual disabilities the ability to come together with their peers and compete in their chosen sports and win gold!

Term 2 ― June 2022

COMMUNITY EVENTS

This Saturday’s market will be brimming with even more producers but also the artisans will join the line-up. We will be hosting over 40 stalls including the makers of candles, jewellery, wooden products, felt, plants, kids play, clothes and soaps and creams. This week we will also host the massage ladies from Mt Barker Therapeutic Massage Centre. So if you need that 20 minute massage to relax and unwind, come and do your shopping, have a massage, grab a coffee and something to eat and then sit down and enjoy the local music at the market this week.

See you all this weekend.

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Term 2 ― June 2022

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

Thursdays

Amanda Williams admin@easternmavericks.com.au 0415 628 751

EFM Health Club

inbarendi (lower)

Gym

Monday – Saturday

Rob Tyndall efm.net.au/club/mount-barker/ 0419 810 410

Rockabellas Roller Derby League

inbarendi

Roller Derby

Sundays

Megan Hayward rockabellas2014@gmail.com 0405 790 658

Mount Barker & District Athletics Club

Morella Oval

Little Athletics

Mondays/Fridays

Brianna McAvaney briannamcavaney@hotmail.com 0438 838 972

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

Harmonic Essence

Dance Studio

Sound Batch Sessions

Fridays/Sundays

Chris Toms chris.toms@live.com.au 0400 601 747

Adelaide Hills Farmers Market inbarendi (gymnasium)

Weekly Market

Saturday

Kara-Jane manager@ahfm.com.au 0455 110 307

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Term 2 ― June 2022

DIARY DATES DATE

EVENT

WHERE/WHO/TIME

JUNE / JULY Friday, 1 July

Last Day of Term 2

Monday, 4 July to Wednesday, 6 July

Year 12 Exams (Internal)

Monday, 25 July

First Day of Term 3

Monday, 25 July

2023 College Leader Applications OPEN

Saturday, 30 July

Year 12 Formal

Hilton Hotel, Adelaide

Tuesday, 2 August

Senior School, 2023 Subject Information Evening

Cornerstone College

Tuesday, 9 August

Adelaide Hills Careers Expo

Cornerstone College Register Here

Cornerstone College

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