From the Board Chair

2022 HAS BEEN A BUSY YEAR FOR THE BOARD OF CORNERSTONE COLLEGE.

Some key highlights include celebrating Craig Fielke's recent appointment at executive director of LESNW (Lutheran Education SA, NT and WA), supporting a parent/ caregiver and student survey, review of our Masterplan, setting fees and budget for 2023 and outworking opportunities at Aston Hills. It is with mixed emotions that we congratulate Craig on his recent appointment as Executive Director of LESNW. Craig’s appointment is a testament to his skills and experience, both of which we are grateful for him to provide in service of the College. To find our next Principal, the board have created a selection panel and commenced advertising. Applications close on Monday, 7 November and will be followed by the selection process. I would like to thank those in the community who have offered their support and prayers to the board and selection panel. During 2022 our Pastoral representative Fin Klein resigned, the board is grateful for Fin’s service. In doing so Fin ensured governance ensures our Christian beliefs remain at our core. The board is looking at a replacement Pastor for this important College board position. This year the College engaged MMG to conduct a parent/ caregiver and student survey. This process was valuable and the results will be useful as we continue to nurture the College services. We also understand the importance our community places on facilities and the board have reviewed the Masterplan for near term capital projects. This is supported by the masterplan for Cornerstone 2020-2030. Setting fees and budgets are a key area of responsibility of the board, we are supported by a dedicated finance committee. The board balances the need for sustainable finances and the delivery of high quality services that our parents/caregivers and students value. In addition to Cornerstone’s land on Adelaide Road, we have ownership of 12 hectares of land at Aston Hills. The board continues to outwork opportunities for the land and are actively reviewing potential opportunities for how this land can be sustainably developed. This process includes a stakeholder engagement workshop, an external strategic project manager, engagement of consultants and continued governance reviews. This land prevents a wonderful opportunity for the community and we are grateful for the generosity of Marty and Betty Liebelt in their donation of the land. I would like to thank the community of Cornerstone College for their support over 2022. I would also like to thank the staff of Cornerstone for their continued support of the College and the strategy. As a board we are glad for the opportunity to serve the College at this level and we look forward to a prosperous 2023. Lucas Marsh Cornerstone College Board Chair

“As a board we are glad for the opportunity to serve the College at this level…”