Connections - September 2022

CONNECTIONS TERM 3

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SEPTEMBER 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

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

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

SENIOR LEADERSHIP 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 grandchildren. https://business.nab.com.au/nab-education-insightreport-2022-51809/ From the survey results: 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.

Further to this, the survey asked respondents to select the 5 main reasons they chose the school they ultimately sent the child to:

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: 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.

Since 2016, Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) has carried out the largest parent survey, analysing influences of school choice through the What Parents Want survey.

With some similarity to the NAB research, parents identified the top 10 influencing factors in 2022 as:

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%).

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Preparation for student to fulfil potential in later life

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School seemed right for child’s individual needs

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The high-quality of teachers

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Encouragement of responsible attitude to school work

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Teaching methods / philosophy

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%).

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Reputation of school

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Good discipline

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Emphasis placed by school on developing student’s sense of community responsibility

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Range of subjects offered

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Prospects for school leavers

Shane Schoff Acting Principal

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Term 3 ― September 2022

MINISTRY MATTERS 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 2022?

As I have 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

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.

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)

Prayer Points •

For the gift of Christ as cornerstone of human lives

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That students may better appreciate the ways of God in their lives

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For the blessing of the life of Queen Elizabeth II

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Term 3 ― September 2022

WELLBEING

SPECIAL REPORT: Building Belonging Post Pandemic 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 https://cornerstone. sa.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-buildingbelonging-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 3 ― September 2022

AROUND THE COLLEGE End of Term House Event 2022 Our end of Term 3 House Event will be held on the last day of this term – Friday, 30 September.

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.

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.

Rebecca Salinas Sports Coordinator/Teacher

Dan Anderson Health & PE Support Officer

HILS Science Day 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.

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 laboratories.

Activities 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.

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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.

Jane Hoffman Science Learning Area Leader

Term 3 ― September 2022

AROUND THE COLLEGE Win A Sewing Machine Competition 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.

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: •

Your name

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Age

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A description of your sewing journey and what inspires you to sew

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How will sewing be part of your life in the future?

The competition will be judged by Allmake Sewing Centre and entries must be in by the end of Term 3.

Don’t forget to visit the display in Anakalypsi − good luck and happy creating!

2022 Royal Adelaide Show Junior Textiles Competition 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, 6

weaving and textile article and garment construction this competition will cover all the basic skills being taught at school and in the home.

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.

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

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Cornerstone College

William Gowland, 13

Second

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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

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Cornerstone College

Tiah Hough, 17

Second

Tiah Hough, 17

First

500 - Garment, any fashion article for a teenager.

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Cornerstone College

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.

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Cornerstone College

Rebekah Hilton, 17

First

Jaylan Tindale-Seymour, 17

First

503 - Creative Textile Accessory or Jewellery 34

Cornerstone College

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

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Cornerstone College

Tiah Hough, 17

Special

Term 3 ― September 2022

AROUND THE COLLEGE Moorak Focus Week “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.”

Darcee Simes (Year 12) Moorak Senior School House Leader “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’!”

Lilah Hogben (Year 12) Moorak Senior School House Leader 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!

Annual Cornerstone Golf Day

Event Details: Cornerstone Golf Classic

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.

When

Friday, 14 October 2022

Where

Aston Hills Golf Club, Mt Barker

Cost

$95 per person or $380 per team

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.

Golf Carts

$45 per cart (limited number available)

We invite you to form a team of 4 players or register as an individual to join a team.

To book your team and/or place, complete the booking process via https://www.trybooking.com/CCOZP by Monday, 3 October.

We hope you are able to join us!

Jayne Symons Communications & Engagement Director

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Lunch Guest $50 (sit down lunch and drinks – no golf) Extras

On course drinks (available for purchase from Aston Hills Golf Club)

Program of Events 7.45am

Registration opens, coffee service begins

8.15am

Player briefing

8.30am

Shotgun start

10.00am

BBQ breakfast, served from the clubhouse (10.00am-11.00am)

1.30pm

Sit down lunch with drinks included, followed by prize presentation

3.00pm

Event concludes

Term 3 ― September 2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL Year 7 Media Arts Year 7 Media Arts students created these fabulous photo collages.

Jacinta Smart Arts LA Leader/Educator/Aboriginal Focus Person

Emma Fourie

Jov Hickey

David Bredenkamp

Jack Moulds

Owen Steer

Adele Parkin

Angus Kamminga

Kayla Walker

Lucinda Feutrill

Edith Billing

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Yasmine Williams

Term 3 ― September 2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Year 8 Heritage Day 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.

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.

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.

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.

Rhett Fielke Middle School Learning Leader

Year 9 Journey On Monday, 29 August our Year 9s embarked on a significant part of their Rite Journey program – our adventure camp.

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.

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.

Our aim was to challenge everyone in some way – and I’m pretty sure they were all challenged, in one way or another!

At the conclusion 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!

Joel Liddicoat and the Rite Journey team 10

Term 3 ― September 2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL Adam Page 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 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.

His talent and knowledge were greatly appreciated.

Sophie Zerner Teacher

National Tree Day 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.

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.

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.

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

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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 Spirit.

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 exquisite.

Blithe 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.

The 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.

Working on this classic piece of theatre was a wonderful experience for the entire cast and crew. We were blessed

Kristen Doherty Drama Resource Manager

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Term 3 ― September 2022

SENIOR SCHOOL

Year 12 Nutrition On Monday, 22 August the Year 12 Nutrition class went to the Adelaide University’s Waite campus.

Below is an excerpt from the Excursion letter: The School of Agriculture, Food & Wine at The University of Adelaide offer food & nutrition science workshops for school students.

Our 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 Rock Climbing On Sunday, 4 September a group of 16 students and 2 staff members headed to Victoria’s Mount Arapiles for their Rock Climbing expedition.

“It was a really fun experience and allowed us to step out of our comfort zones.”

William King 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.

This workshop is intended to support the SACE 2 nutrition subject and will take place at the University of Adelaide Waite campus.

A sensory evaluation delves deep into the science of describing how our senses perceive different foods.

The lecturer that ran the workshop was Dr James Ralph.

Colleen Bradfield Teacher

“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.”

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 peers.

Overall, the 2022 Year 12 Outdoor Education students enjoyed the new experience and was rewarding and helped them all develop skills for their life.

“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.”

Danielle Bradley Outdoor Education Teacher

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Term 3 ― September 2022

SENIOR SCHOOL Year 11 Music 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).

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.

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 11 State Theatre Day 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.

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.

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

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.

Liam Carver and Seb Tonkin Year 11 Students

was the relatability of the characters and wellconsidered plot which explored the personal challenges of each teacher and their ability to overcome them.

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.

Karin Hempenstall English Learning Area Leader

Year 12 Tourism On Monday, 29 August the Stage 2 Tourism class visited the Adelaide Zoo to assess the viability of the attraction.

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 alike.

Students are to be commended on their attitude and behaviour on what was quite a soggy day!

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Term 3 ― September 2022

CAREERS

Careers Applications for University and TAFE SA in 2023 A reminder that Year 12 students can now apply for University through the SATAC website (www.satac.edu.au).

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.

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.

Flinders UniTest 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.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2023 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.

Workplace Learning 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: •

Clarify their career direction

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Help with decisions regarding subjects and/or VET courses

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Gain experience & add to their resume

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Improve chances of gaining part-time (or full-time) work

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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.

Apprenticeship & Employment Opportunities 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.

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.

Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

Term 3 ― September 2022

CAREERS

Undergraduate Employment Opportunities Tilbrook Rasheed, Adelaide based Chartered Accountants visited Cornerstone Year 12 students to share about their undergraduate employment opportunities.

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.

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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.

We thank them for providing this opportunity to our students.

Ali Hoopmann Careers Counsellor/Teacher

Term 3 ― September 2022

SPORT

Year 7 & 8 Knockout Soccer 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Mike Litchfield Coach/Manager

Term 3 ― September 2022

SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association 2022 Representative 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.

On the weekend of 11-13 June the Representative Teams competed in the South Australian Junior Soccer Association State Championships held at Gepps Cross.

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.

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.

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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).

Attached is a photo of the Cornerstone College Year 7 students who were in the 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).

It’s great to see all these students as part of the Year 7/8 Knockout team.

Term 3 ― September 2022

SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Bella Masters (Year 10)

Madi Fox (Year 11)

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.

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 Launceston.

Across the week Bella competed in 4 jumping classes – 110cm, 115cm, 120cm and the Grand Prix class 125-130cm.

The highlight was jumping clear in the jump off round in the Junior Grand Prix class for 5th place.

Go to nationalgames2022.com.au/category/teams/team-sa/ to learn more and to support Madi.

Congratulations Madi!

Well done to Bella and Samsonite.

Sienna McClean (Year 11) & Ella McClean (2020) 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 single.

Congratulations to you both − we can’t wait to hear what you produce in the home of country music!

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Chelsea Clarke (Year 11) 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.

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.

Term 3 ― September 2022

Community Events

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Term 3 ― September 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

Thursday

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

Sunday

Megan Hayward rockabellas2014@gmail.com 0405 790 658

Mount Barker & District Athletics Club

Morella Oval

Little Athletics

Monday/Friday

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

Friday/Sunday

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

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Term 3 ― September 2022

DIARY DATES DATE

EVENT

WHERE/WHO/TIME

Friday, 16 September

Music Cabaret - Sounds of the South

Cornerstone College BOOK HERE

Friday, 16 September

R U OK? Day

Cornerstone College

Tuesday, 20 September

Student-Led Conferences Year 7 & Year 8

Cornerstone College

Thursday, 22 September

Student-Led Conferences Year 7 & Year 8

Cornerstone College

Tuesday, 27 September

Subject Teacher Interviews (including Year 12)

Cornerstone College

Tuesday, 27 September

Group Photo Day 1

Cornerstone College

Wednesday, 28 September

Group Photo Day 2

Cornerstone College

Thursday, 29 September

Environmental Evening – Woodland Birds of the Adelaide Hills

Cornerstone College BOOK HERE

Friday, 30 September

Last Day of Term 3 with End of Term House Event (Summit to School) and 'Summit to Wonderland' Talent Show

Cornerstone College

Friday, 14 October

14th Cornerstone Golf Classic

Aston Hills Golf Club BOOK HERE

Monday, 17 October

First Day of Term 4

Cornerstone College

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

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