CONNECTIONS 68 Adelaide Road Mount Barker 5251 South Australia (08) 8398 connections@cornerstone.sa.edu.au6000 cornerstone.sa.edu.au IN THIS ISSUE 2 Senior Leadership 3 Ministry Matters 4 Wellbeing 5 Around The College 9 Middle School 12 Senior School 15 Careers 17 Sport 18 Success & Achievements 20 Community Events 21 Connect @ Cornerstone 22 Diary Dates Blithe Spirit Year 12 Drama’s amazing performance Page 12 TERM 3 │ SEPTEMBER 2022
• School seemed right for child’s individual needs
• The high-quality of teachers
Key was the quality of facilities according to most people (41%). This was followed by quality of teachers (39%), level of discipline (38%), better academic results (36%), smaller class sizes (30%), level of individual attention (29%), level of resources (28%), shared religious or value systems (27%), safer environment (26%), with happiness and wellbeing of their children (22%) and better life skills (22%) rounding out the top 10.
• Range of subjects offered
This survey was undertaken through MMG Education, a specialist education consultancy that works with schools in the areas of school strategic reviews and stakeholder satisfactions. MMG’s client schools include many schools across Australia.
Survey respondents were also asked to think about what they most want for their children or grandchildren in relation to skills attained and results achieved, and select their top 5:
• Prospects for school leavers Shane Schoff Acting Principal
Further to this, the survey asked respondents to select the 5 main reasons they chose the school they ultimately sent the child to:
In February 2022, NAB Group Economics undertook research on “What Australian parents & grandparents really value from a private school education” and invited respondents to consider what was important when determining the education choice for their children or
Other important considerations for around 2 in 10 people were the school’s educational philosophy (22%), religious or values system (22%), level of school resources (22%), discipline (20%), cost and affordability (19%), range of subjects offered (19%) and word of mouth and recommendations (18%).
With some similarity to the NAB research, parents identified the top 10 influencing factors in 2022 as:
• Encouragement of responsible attitude to school work
• Preparation for student to fulfil potential in later life
• Emphasis placed by school on developing student’s sense of community responsibility
We are pleased that the survey feedback is now available to share with the College community. The research data gathered will be used to guide important planning for Cornerstone College. Please refer to the email communication sent earlier in the week which outlines Cornerstone College’s parent/ caregiver results.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
• Teaching methods / philosophy
2 Term 3 ― September 2022
In May, Principal Craig Fielke invited parents/caregivers as well as students to provide feedback across a wide range of areas in relation to their views of Cornerstone College.
• Good discipline
Fromreport-2022-51809/https://business.nab.com.au/nab-education-insight-grandchildren.thesurveyresults:
Since 2016, Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) has carried out the largest parent survey, analysing influences of school choice through the What Parents Want survey.
School choice is one of the biggest decisions that parents will make for their children. In Australia, families value being able to choose a school that aligns with their values and beliefs. Ultimately, they are selecting an environment where they believe their child will achieve their full potential.
• Reputation of school
Coming in top position was the quality of the school facilities, which was the main reason according to 1 in 3 (33%) overall. Location was next most important, with 29% selecting closeness to home or location. This was followed by a safe environment (26%), the school’s academic results (25%) and quality of the teachers at school (22%).
Leading the way was self-confidence and resilience (47%). This was followed by happiness and personal wellbeing (40%), good study habits, self-discipline and preparation for university and higher education (40%), critical thinking skills and the ability to think for themselves (36%), and sense of community responsibility, ethics and moral code of conduct (34%) rounding out the top 5.
Prayer Points
• For the blessing of the life of Queen Elizabeth II
MINISTRY MATTERS
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• That students may better appreciate the ways of God in their lives
3 Term 3 ― September 2022
The most prominent strategic goal for Mission and Ministry at Cornerstone in 2022 is the invitation by our School Board to develop a ‘contemporary’ spirituality for our College.
Whilst this sounds forward-moving and appropriate for our spiritual context, it will be both exciting and challenging to articulate what this would look like on the ground. How might a ‘contemporary’ spirituality look different to the kinds of ministry that have been done before? How might understanding what Jesus did and said in 1st century Palestine be the lens through which we view Ministry in a learning institution like Cornerstone in As2022?Ihave
always the first stone laid in the construction of a building. More than this, though, it was the stone that was the foundation for all 3 dimensions, that is, the vertical and the horizontal of the first 2 dimensions, but also that which guides the construction of the third dimension.
been thinking about this throughout this year, it has occurred to me that a good starting place is the concept of the term ‘cornerstone’ itself, one that serves as a key motif to the identity of Jesus in the New Testament. A cornerstone was
In thinking about these various dimensions, I think of how all 3 begin from the ground first, and then serve to move upwards, forwards and sidewards, but always from the point of view of the cornerstone, that of itself, aligns all 3. Jesus meets us on the ground first. He comes to us, meets us where we are at, and then lovingly begins to formulate 3 dimensions for human living. I think we can start here.
Albert Gast College Pastor
“Christ, himself, the chief cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy place in whom you also are being invited into a dwelling with God.” (Ephesians 2:21)
For the gift of Christ as cornerstone of human lives
As a result of the pandemic, there are still many young people struggling to connect and regain their sense of belonging. This Special Report provides guidance to families who find themselves in this situation. 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 belonging-post-pandemicsa.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-building-https://cornerstone.
Students who have a sense of belonging will experience these feelings which in turn supports their academic, psychological and social development. When young people come together again after a period of instability, there is a period of adjustment.
SPECIAL REPORT: Building Belonging Post Pandemic
When the pandemic interrupted our lives and changed the way we live, this meant that suddenly many of our young people’s main sources of connection with peers and extended family members was removed overnight without warning. As human beings, we have a basic emotional and biological need for connection. It provides us with feelings of identity, security, support, acceptance and community.
Whilst the rules of the group may be established, acceptance remains paramount and can therefore mean some behaviours become far from rational, making it difficult for their brain to focus on things, such as learning. All these factors combined, leave young people open to being vulnerable. It can sometimes tempt them into making choices or becoming involved in situations they might not ordinarily consider.
4 Term 3 ― September 2022 WELLBEING 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 zkaleniuk@cornerstone.sa.edu.auedorrestyn@cornerstone.sa.edu.auatEmilyDorrestynCounsellorMonday,Tuesday,ThursdayandFridayZinaKaleniukLeadCounsellorMonday,WednesdayandThursday
Having a sense of belonging involves more than simply knowing other people. It is also focused on gaining acceptance, attention and support from others, as well as having the opportunity to provide the same to other people.
End of Term House Event 2022
5 Term 3 ― September 2022
The route will be from the College to the Summit Sport and Recreation Park and back via the Linear Trail. The course is approximately 12km.
The theme for this year’s science week was ‘Glass − More Than Meets The Eye’. The students were involved in a full day of hands-on science experiments, rotating through four Activitieslaboratories.included
learning about how glass is made, its history and important uses. Students investigated the properties of light rays, using mirrors, lenses and prisms to make rainbows. Students learnt about the glass wear used in laboratories, did some magic tricks with glass and made xylophones. Other highlights included using microscopes, chemical reactions and making kaleidoscopes to take home. The day concluded with learning about future technologies using glass. This day was enjoyed by all and highly successful due to a team of Science staff including Morgan Brookes, Tony Egan, Ayssa Leach, Ali Hodgson, Andrew Ottens, Colleen Bradfield, Thomas Breitwig, Zane Olenich, and the phenomenal lab technologists, Julie Haines and Cassie Roberts for preparing all of the materials and the endless washing up.
Jane Hoffman Science Learning Area Leader
Rebecca Salinas Dan Anderson Sports Coordinator/Teacher Health & PE Support Officer
During National Science Week our Science Department had the pleasure of hosting 100 primary school students and staff from our HILS feeder schools, St. Mark’s Lutheran, St Michael’s Primary and Lobethal Lutheran
HILS Science Day
We would also like to thank the teachers from the HILS feeder schools for bringing your students to Cornerstone College and are looking forward to next year.
Our end of Term 3 House Event will be held on the last day of this term – Friday, 30 September.
Students will have the option to participate through running, walking or cycling with the running event being in a race format. We are very excited to have an opportunity for our community to experience some of the beautiful environments that Mount Barker has to offer, and we look forward to a fantastic House event to finish off the term.
AROUND THE COLLEGE
Designed for young Show enthusiasts 5-19 years of age, the Junior Textiles competition is a great way for junior exhibitors to experience the thrill of entering a Royal Adelaide Show competition and seeing their creation on display. With over 100 classes ranging from embroidery, knitting, crochet,
• How will sewing be part of your life in the future?
AROUND THE COLLEGE
• Age
In a joint effort to encourage the youth to feel motivated in textile classes, Heinz Leuenberger and Allmake Sewing Machines have donated a Bernette 33 sewing machine to give to a well deserving student.
• Your name
Cornerstone College has won the Most Successful School in Junior Textiles with congratulations going to Tiah Hough (Year 12) who won the Most Outstanding Garment or Article Overall.
The competition will be judged by Allmake Sewing Centre and entries must be in by the end of Term 3.
6 Term 3 ― September 2022
Win A Sewing Machine Competition
To enter the competition, you need to take a photograph of what you have made with textiles and submit it here along with a 50-100 word statement that includes:
weaving and textile article and garment construction this competition will cover all the basic skills being taught at school and in the home.
2022 Royal Adelaide Show Junior Textiles Competition
Don’t forget to visit the display in Anakalypsi − good luck and happy creating!
• A description of your sewing journey and what inspires you to sew
7 Term 3 ― September 2022 AROUND THE COLLEGE Category Number Exhibitor Exhibit Result 13 YEARS OF AGE 472 - Pencil Case or Bag, incorporating a fastening 22 Cornerstone College Jemma Langford, 13 First 24 Cornerstone College William Gowland, 13 Second 26 Cornerstone College Josie McClelland, 13 Third MOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT OR ARTICLE CONSTRUCTION 13 YEARS OF AGE 22 Cornerstone College Jemma Langford, 13 Special 15 TO 16 YEARS OF AGE 489 - Household or Personal Article, made by hand or machine 27 Cornerstone College Ruby Gogel, 15 First 490 - Garment, any article suitable for sleepwear or casual wear 28 Cornerstone College Ruby Gogel, 15 First 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE 498 - Household or Personal Article, made by hand or machine 29 Cornerstone College Eliza Hogben, 17 First 499 - Garment, any article suitable for casual wear 30 Cornerstone College Jaylan Tindale-Seymour, 17 First 31 Cornerstone College Tiah Hough, 17 Second 500 - Garment, any fashion article for a teenager. 32 Cornerstone College Tiah Hough, 17 First 501 - Restyled or Redesigned Article, which has been restyled or redesigned from recycled materials 33 Cornerstone College Tiah Hough, 17 First 502 - Patchwork Quilt, made by hand or machine, any size, style, purpose. 35 Cornerstone College Rebekah Hilton, 17 First 503 - Creative Textile Accessory or Jewellery 34 Cornerstone College Jaylan Tindale-Seymour, 17 First 506 - STEM article, made by an individual or a group, that uses innovative technology in conjunction with Textiles 20 Cornerstone College Rebekah Hilton, 17 First MOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT OR ARTICLE CONSTRUCTION 17 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE 32 Cornerstone College Tiah Hough, 17 Special Prize MOST OUTSTANDING GARMENT OR ARTICLE OVERALL 32 Cornerstone College Tiah Hough, 17 Special
8.15am Player briefing
When Friday, 14 October 2022
10.00am BBQ breakfast, served from the clubhouse (10.00am-11.00am)
To book your team and/or place, complete the booking process via https://www.trybooking.com/CCOZP by Monday, 3 October.
Annual Cornerstone Golf Day
Event Details: Cornerstone Golf Classic
7.45am Registration opens, coffee service begins
Moorak Focus Week
Darcee Simes (Year 12) Moorak Senior School House Leader
Extras On course drinks (available for purchase from Aston Hills Golf Club)
Lilah Hogben (Year 12) Moorak Senior School House Leader
Jayne Symons Communications & Engagement Director
8.30am Shotgun start
The day is a fun and interactive opportunity to connect with other families of the College and network with local businesses and supporters of Cornerstone.
We are pleased to advise the tradition of the Annual Cornerstone Golf Day will again take place at the Aston Hills Golf Club on Friday, 14 October.
8 Term 3 ― September 2022
We hope you are able to join us!
We invite you to form a team of 4 players or register as an individual to join a team.
Program of Events
Where Aston Hills Golf Club, Mt Barker
3.00pm Event concludes
Cost $95 per person or $380 per team
1.30pm Sit down lunch with drinks included, followed by prize presentation
“So our goal for this fundraiser was to be able to donate to Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) for a special cause, and we’re proud to be able to say that we raised $1,700 during our focus week, which means that as a College, throughout the year, we have successfully been able to fund the Cambodia ‘Road Project’!”
We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone for contributing throughout the week and we hope that you guys all enjoyed yourselves!
Lunch Guest $50 (sit down lunch and drinks – no golf)
AROUND THE COLLEGE
Golf Carts $45 per cart (limited number available)
“So back when we were planning this week, we had no idea what we would do. Us and the rest of the House Leaders really wanted to reinvent it and start with a clean slate. After a long time of back and forth about what we would do, we somehow landed on a donut theme. Although some of us were a bit unsure of it, we’re really proud of how it all came together and how much support we got from you guys.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Owen Steer
Emma Fourie
Lucinda Feutrill
9 Term 3 ― September 2022
AngusMouldsKamminga
Adele Parkin
Edith Billing
Year 7 Media Arts
Jacinta Smart Arts LA Leader/Educator/Aboriginal Focus Person
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Year 7 Media Arts students created these fabulous photo collages.
Jov Hickey Yasmine Williams
David Bredenkamp
Kayla Walker
Year 8 Heritage Day
On Monday, 29 August our Year 9s embarked on a significant part of their Rite Journey program – our adventure camp.
The students will take what they learned from their relative and craft their own historical fiction. It is not just a recount of the past, but a re-telling with imaginative embellishments allowed, but still based around some historical truth. We hope that when these pieces of writing are finished, the students will share them with their guest and family so they can see what their imagination has conjured up.
Part of this was Solo Night, where students are dropped off by themselves in Mallee scrubland. There they must set up their own shelter, reheat dinner and entertain themselves until they are picked up the following morning.
Joel Liddicoat and the Rite Journey team
SCHOOL
If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, they also tried their hands at caving and gymnastics along the Murray, mountain biking at Monarto and aquatics at Murray Bridge.
In my experience, the students find just as much pleasure and enjoyment in hearing the stories from the recent and distant past as the grandparents or guests find in telling them.
MIDDLE
On Tuesday, 6 September we held our Year 8 Heritage Day in person for the first time since 2019. It was a real pleasure to have a large number of guests come into Cornerstone to spend the morning in conversation with their young relatives and share in morning tea before having a tour around the College.
Heritage Day is a chance for students to spend some time in conversation with an older relative, discussing their guest’s past and learning more about their own heritage. Learning more about their own story.
Year 9 Journey
Rhett Fielke Middle School Learning Leader
Our aim was to challenge everyone in some way – and I’m pretty sure they were all challenged, in one way or Atanother!theconclusion of camp, the students reflected on the people and things they cherish at home. I’m sure one was to sleep in their own beds again!
I love Heritage Day! Being able to hear small snippets of the stories being told and the questions being asked as I wander around. We think it provides a rich time to just sit and chat about the past, and compare what life used to be like to what life is like today.
10 Term 3 ― September 2022
Adam Page has been coming to Cornerstone College to perform for the Year 7s and work with the Music classes for many years, however, as he performs improvised music, no performance has ever been the same!
Adam Page
His talent and knowledge were greatly appreciated.
Sophie Zerner Teacher
MIDDLE SCHOOL
National Tree Day
The class involved in the most recent plantings were joined by a host of helpers and supporters. The Member for Kavel, Dan Cregan, contributed, along with Mayor Ann Ferguson, and Rachelle Barlow and Kelsey from Stroud Homes. This is the second year Stroud have supported our plantings, this year donating 135 plants as part of their commitment to get 15 trees/ plants in the ground for every home they build.
Adam performed using his multi-track loop pedal and a variety of instruments, crafting a unique performance for the Year 7 cohort. Adam then worked with the senior music students in exploring song writing and the music industry.
Each year the Year 7 classes are involved in planting activities as part of National Tree Day. This has been quite a raininterrupted event this year but we have finally had five of the classes in action, resulting in more than 400 plants carefully inserted in the ground at various locations around the campus.
11 Term 3 ― September 2022
Melissa Sumerling, the College’s Environmental Support Officer, has planned all of these plantings to ensure a variety of plants have been selected and placed in the right spots to further enhance the biodiversity across the campus.
Tony Egan Teacher
Tom Gilbert from Adelaide Hills Toyota joined one of the classes to pitch in and do some planting. This continues the connection Tom and Toyota have had with our National Tree Day events for about ten years. Adelaide Hills Toyota provided the College with a swag of tree guards to protect our young seedlings.
Working on this classic piece of theatre was a wonderful experience for the entire cast and crew. We were blessed
Spirit tells the tale of a haunting. A writer invites a clairvoyant to his home to conduct a seance for inspiration for his latest book but chaos ensues when she accidentally conjures up the ghost of his dead wife.
with the most beautiful set, designed and constructed by Cornerstone staff, Zoe Ferguson and Michael Stanbury and the costuming by Year 12 student Tiah Hough was absolutely Theexquisite.performances were a hit and the audiences extremely receptive, loving the farce and comedy of this hilarious story. We loved bringing a bit of magic into the theatre and it was a fitting send off for our talented year 12 Drama student’s final performance.
Kristen Doherty Drama Resource Manager
12 Term 3 ― September 2022 SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 12 Drama − Blithe Spirit
After months of rehearsals, the Year 12s took the stage for their production of Noel Coward’s 1941 beloved masterpiece, Blithe BlitheSpirit.
evaluation delves deep into the science of describing how our senses perceive different foods.
Matthew Armitage and Harrison Dawes
The camp allowed for the students to each develop their knowledge in outdoor setting and each student growing closer together and developing connections and relationships with their Overall,peers.the 2022 Year 12 Outdoor Education students enjoyed the new experience and was rewarding and helped them all develop skills for their life.
Danielle Bradley Outdoor Education Teacher
This workshop is intended to support the SACE 2 nutrition subject and will take place at the University of Adelaide Waite Acampus.sensory
William King
The School of Agriculture, Food & Wine at The University of Adelaide offer food & nutrition science workshops for school Ourstudents.Year 12 Nutrition students have the opportunity to visit the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine where they will take part in a workshop about the Sensory Evaluation of Food.
Year 12 Nutrition
“It was a really fun experience and allowed us to step out of our comfort zones.”
Below is an excerpt from the Excursion letter:
On Sunday, 4 September a group of 16 students and 2 staff members headed to Victoria’s Mount Arapiles for their Rock Climbing expedition.
“The camp was the most rewarding and challenging Outdoor Education expedition. The feeling when completing multi pitch and persisting and compelling challenging climbs with other students and the support from each other was amazing.”
Colleen Bradfield Teacher
“Thank you to Mrs Danielle Bradley, Mr Joel Liddicoat, Dave and the other instructors from outdoor adventures system for the successful and rewarding expedition for the students.”
On Monday, 22 August the Year 12 Nutrition class went to the Adelaide University’s Waite campus.
The lecturer that ran the workshop was Dr James Ralph.
13 Term 3 ― September 2022 SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 12 Rock Climbing
Throughout the camp we had mostly blue skies and our students had a wonderful time building their rock climbing skills while challenging themselves.
Each student undertook a multi pitch climb allowing them to experience many new climbing elements - with having to remove gear and work closely with the instructors to complete it successfully with their partner.
The English teachers were pleased to take the Year 11 students to view a performance of Chalkface by the State Theatre Company on Thursday, 11 August.
14 Term 3 ― September 2022
As an English Learning Area, we value opportunities for our students to see live performance and look forward to attending the State Theatre Company’s State Educate initiative again next year.
SENIOR SCHOOL
Liam Carver and Seb Tonkin Year 11 Students
Chalkface opened many avenues of discussion with our English classes. The use of satire highlighted current educational issues such as teacher burnout and the increase in bureaucracy which can hamper successful educational outcomes for students. While the messages in the play were serious, the audience was able to laugh at the insider view of a school staff room.
Year 11 English student Isaac Moore described the production as, “witty, comical and well-performed.” The highlight for him
There were many memorable moments of the performance, and the songs really demonstrated the full capabilities of all the featured musicians. Highly irregular time signatures such as 13/8 were used and Kyrie Anderson’s drumming utilised unique percussive elements throughout (she used the back and front of her sticks and brushes, in addition to her hands). Solos from all the featured musicians were inspiring and highly enjoyable to watch.
Year 12 Tourism
Year 11 State Theatre Day
On Friday, 26 August the Year 11 Music class attended Where Emus Roam the Streets, a performance written by Mark Ferguson, featuring Mark Ferguson (piano), Ciara Ferguson (vibraphone), Kyrie Anderson (drums), Jamie Ferguson (trombone) and Bonnie Aué (double-bass).
On Monday, 29 August the Stage 2 Tourism class visited the Adelaide Zoo to assess the viability of the attraction.
Karin Hempenstall English Learning Area Leader
Casey Patterson Humanities Learning Area Leader
The program consisted of 10 contrasting songs composed and recorded by Mark Ferguson, that although primarily revolving around jazz, incorporated classical and Indigenous Australian themes. Each song had their own individual story that took the audience on a journey. The opening song, Adnyamathanha Dawn, captured the essence of the picturesque sunrise of the Adnyamathanha land.
Chalkface was a comedy which explored the conflict between St Jude’s longest serving teacher and a recent graduate known as the “child whisperer”. We were excited to be able to attend this event after two years of absence due to COVID-19.
was the relatability of the characters and wellconsidered plot which explored the personal challenges of each teacher and their ability to overcome them.
Whilst experiencing adverse weather conditions, students still made the most of the occasion, and were able to make observations, collect evidence and speak with keepers, volunteers and tourists Studentsalike. are to be commended on their attitude and behaviour on what was quite a soggy day!
On behalf of our class, we would like to thank the music staff (Ms Zerner and Mr Janus) for taking us on the excursion and the performers for providing the show.
Year 11 Music
Remember we have some great resources on Cornerstone Pathways website (www.cornerstonepathways.com) which can also be accessed via Charis and the “Careers” tile. Families are also encouraged to contact a member of the Careers Team at careersteam@cornerstone.sa.edu.au for further support.
• Clarify their career direction
Students are encouraged to pay the $50 application fee as soon as possible after submitting their application. To avoid paying a late fee, applications must be submitted no later than Friday, 30 September. Some courses will not accept applications beyond this date.
Workplace Learning
For those students looking at gaining part-time work over the holiday period or perhaps gaining a school-based or full-time apprenticeship, now is an important time to start contacting employers. With Christmas holidays just around the corner and many current final year apprentices finishing their training, employers are on the lookout now for staff. Organising workplace learning or contacting employers with a polished resume and portfolio now are strongly advised.
• Gain experience & add to their resume
A reminder that Year 12 students can now apply for University through the SATAC website (www.satac.edu.au).
Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator
Careers
Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2023
This opportunity is available to all students currently in Years 10, 11 and 12. Please speak with our Workplace Learning Coordinator, Ali Hoopmann should you require any assistance with this.
Applications for University and TAFE SA in 2023
Families may like to consider taking the opportunity for students to complete some Workplace Learning at some stage in the remainder of this semester. This may provide a great opportunity for students to help:
• Improve chances of gaining part-time (or full-time) work
Students who have applied to Flinders University may choose to sit the “UniTest.” This is a free online test that can be used to assist students with gaining entry into most courses through Flinders University. The test will be conducted at Cornerstone College on Friday, 21 October (Term 4, Week 1), is entirely multiple choice and takes approximately two and a half hours to complete. Interested students have been asked to register with Ali Hoopmann or Virginia Gare
TafeSA applications can also be made via the SATAC website (www.satac.edu.au) and are free. If students should need any support with their University or TAFE SA applications, then they should make a time to see Ali Hoopmann or Virginia Gare
• Help with decisions regarding subjects and/or VET courses
15 Term 3 ― September 2022 CAREERS
Thank you to those students who have submitted their VET applications to me for 2023. A reminder that these applications were due last Wednesday, 7 September (Term 3, Week 7) and students with late applications now run the risk of missing out. Any students and families who are interested in VET for 2023 who have not yet met with a member of the Careers Team, are encouraged to make an appointment with me on 8398 6019 or via email adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.au as a matter of urgency. This is important to ensure that all parties are fully aware of the pros and cons of VET courses for their students’ particular situation.
Apprenticeship & Employment Opportunities
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Tilbrook Rasheed are seeking candidates who wish to work in a professional atmosphere, experience how a diverse range of businesses operate, work closely in a team environment and like the idea of getting a jump start on their career.
Tilbrook Rasheed, Adelaide based Chartered Accountants visited Cornerstone Year 12 students to share about their undergraduate employment opportunities.
16 Term 3 ― September 2022 CAREERS
Undergraduate Employment Opportunities
We thank them for providing this opportunity to our students.
Each year the firm recruit 5-6 school leavers in a program which includes a full time position whilst completing part time university studies. This is the first year the firm have approached Cornerstone for participation.
Ali Hoopmann Careers Counsellor/Teacher
The Year 7 & 8 Boys Knockout Soccer team won through to the second round with a very wet 7-2 win over Mt Barker Walford.
I look forward to the bulk of this team moving forward into the Year 8 & 9 team next year. Time will tell if we are able to get closer to that final round.
Year 7 & 8 Knockout Soccer
Mike Litchfield Coach/Manager
I was very pleased with the spirit and energy of the team and all boys in the squad acquitted themselves in a positive and supportive manner.
In week 6, Cornerstone hosted Blackwood High School and Wirreanda High School to try and progress to the final round. In clear conditions, Cornerstone first played strong and tight against a skilful Blackwood side. We created some good scoring opportunities on the counterattack. It was only a well struck field kick outside of the 18 yard box which cleared the goalkeeper on 2 occasions which put Blackwood ahead. Cornerstone countered with 2 well-crafted goals but got a goal down and in pushing forward to get it back had another scored against us to eventually go down 2-4.
17 Term 3 ― September 2022 SPORT
Blackwood went on to beat Wirreanda in the second game, so they would be the eventual winner of the round but Cornerstone threw everything into our second game to continue to show the team’s fighting spirit. We won 3-2 against a bigger and determined opposition.
The Under 12 White team played brilliantly all weekend scoring 21 goals and conceding 0 goals in the minor round matches. They were rewarded with making it to the grand final, winning and becoming the State Champions.
18 Term 3 ― September 2022
Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association 2022 Representative Teams
The Under 12 Red team made it to the semi finals, finishing third in the Championship, a great achievement for a team who are all first year Rep players.
Attached is a photo of the Cornerstone College Year 7 students who were in the Under 12 teams.
Many Cornerstone College students were successful in being selected for the Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association 2022 Representative Teams with five of the Year 7 students selected for the two Under 12 teams.
Levi Beesley (Year 7) (Under 12 Red), Cooper Liddle (Year 7), Hayden Lien (Year 7), Edwin Hawthorn (Year 7) and Harrison Gould (Year 7) (all Under 12 White).
On the weekend of 27-28 August the teams travelled to Mildura to compete in the Country Championships. Again, both Under 12 teams had great results that saw them play each other in the semi final. The game was played in great spirit, with the Under 12 White team victorious and gaining a place in the grand final. They went on to win the grand final 6-1, the only goal they conceded in the six matches across the weekend (and scoring 37 goals).
SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS
On the weekend of 11-13 June the Representative Teams competed in the South Australian Junior Soccer Association State Championships held at Gepps Cross.
It’s great to see all these students as part of the Year 7/8 Knockout team.
Sienna McClean (Year 11) & Ella McClean (2020)
Last weekend Chelsea competed at Werribee Spring Horse Trials, an International ranked event, placing 3rd overall in the 2*, only 1.5 penalties behind the winner, in what was a very large and highly contested class.
Madi Fox (Year 11)
SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS
19 Term 3 ― September 2022
Congratulations Madi!
Sisters, Ella and Sienna won the REBOOT Competition at the NQ's Rock'n Country Music Festival in Mackay last weekend. This means they are off to Nashville, USA next year to record a new Congratulationssingle. to you both − we can’t wait to hear what you produce in the home of country music!
Chelsea Clarke (Year 11)
Chelsea won the Highest Performed Young Rider in this class, finishing on her dressage score, having no penalties in the show jumping and cross country phases, going clear on jumping and clear on time allowed to complete both.
Bella Masters spent last week at the Royal Adelaide Show competing in the Junior Show Jumping series, against some of the country’s best up and coming riders.
Across the week Bella competed in 4 jumping classes – 110cm, 115cm, 120cm and the Grand Prix class 125-130cm.
Madi was a guest at Government House to receive her Special Olympics uniform in late August and will be competing in Basketball at the Australian National Games from 17-22 October in GoLaunceston.tonationalgames2022.com.au/category/teams/team-sa/ to learn more and to support Madi.
The highlight was jumping clear in the jump off round in the Junior Grand Prix class for 5th place. Well done to Bella and Samsonite.
Bella Masters (Year 10)
20 Term 3 ― September 2022
Community
Events
Strathalbyn Model Aircraft Club inbarendi AircraftModelIndoor Flying First Saturday of each month Phillip 0417president@rcaircraftclub.comBirt836223
Trinity Church Mount Barker Paideia Church Every Sunday
Rockabellas Roller Derby League inbarendi Roller Derby Sunday
David 8336www.influencers.churchBegley0000
Morella Oval Little Athletics Monday/Friday
Brianna 0438briannamcavaney@hotmail.comMcAvaney838972
EFM Health Club inbarendi (lower) Gym Monday Saturday Rob 0419efm.net.au/club/mount-barker/Tyndall810410
St LutheranMichael’sChurch 3 Road,BalhannahHanhdorf Church Sunday 8388www.stmichaels.com.au1225
Mount Barker & AthleticsDistrict Club
Influencers Church Australia Atelier Theatre Church Sunday
Harmonic Essence Dance Studio Sound SessionsBatch Friday/Sunday Chris 0400chris.toms@liveToms.com.au601747
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Mount Barker Girl Guides CentreWetlandsPurtinga Girl Guides Wednesday Margie 0427mptp19@bigpond.net.auPhilpott983040
FACILITY ACTIVITY DAY/S
Sally-Anne 8398info@tmb.churchKerrison2827
St Mark’s Lutheran Church 35 BarkerRoad,HampdenMount Church Sunday 8391www.stmarksmtbarker.org.au1695
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CONTACT
COMMUNITY GROUPS & ACTIVITIES
CONNECT @ CORNERSTONE
Eastern BasketballMavericksClub inbarendi Basketball Thursday Amanda 0415admin@easternmavericks.com.auWilliams628751
Megan 0405rockabellas2014@gmail.comHayward790658
SPORTING GROUPS
Friday, 16 September Music Cabaret - Sounds of the South Cornerstone College BOOK HERE
Thursday, 29 September Environmental Evening –Woodland Birds of the Adelaide Hills
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Last Day of Term 3 with End of Term House Event (Summit to School) and 'Summit to Wonderland' Talent Show
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Friday, 14 October 14th Cornerstone Golf Classic
Aston Hills Golf Club BOOK HERE
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Tuesday, 20 September Student-Led Conferences Year 7 & Year 8 Cornerstone College
Tuesday, 27 September Subject Teacher Interviews (including Year 12)
WHERE/WHO/TIME
Wednesday, 28 September Group Photo Day 2
Friday, 30 September
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Friday, 16 September R U OK? Day
DIARY DATES
DATES
Tuesday, 27 September Group Photo Day 1
Monday, 17 October First Day of Term 4
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
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Thursday, 22 September Student-Led Conferences Year 7 & Year 8 Cornerstone College
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