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

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