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Ministry MattersParents, Teachers & Friends

Community NoticesCanteen Roster

Calendar

Food and Fun FestStaff Appreciation Breakfast

Year 10 Outdoor Ed BushwalkExam Timetables

2016 Computer PurchasesLions’ Youth of the Year

Royal Show AwardsYear 12 Last Day

Student AchievementsEFM Milestones

The Profession of Teaching (and supporting teaching)

From preservice teachers spending time in our College through to those about to retire

from teaching, we find people here who have the motivation to serve and show love to others. In our College we also find people who serve to support the teaching and learning which occurs.

Last week we treated and spoilt our teachers and support staff to say thank you in a small way for their professional commitment to our students, families and community. To work with young people in a learning environment requires many special qualities including faith, courage, perseverance, knowledge and skill. Teaching (and supporting teaching and learning) is a true vocation.

Romans 12:6-7“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching”

Currently our teachers are challenged to keep up to date with and use technology. With the introduction of a Learning Management System (LMS) in the near future there is a need to learn, adapt and embrace. Understanding and applying approaches within Habits of Mind and Mindsets is important to the development of our students. Addressing Professional Standard 5 “Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning” is integral to and supports student learning and has been a focus for us. Add to the mix the uniqueness of the different approaches to middle and

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NEW CANTEEN ONLINE ORDERINGclick here for details

Those of you who have entered the campus from Adelaide Road over the last week would have noticed something different. Thanks to the hard work of our maintenance team,

last Wednesday a large metal cross was installed just beyond the front gate. This cross, along with several other pieces of artwork have been a long awaited initiative that grew out of the desire to find new ways to communicate our Christian faith.

However, the argument could be made that this sort of overt allegiance to one particular ideology, over and above any other, is inherently limiting and that we are not attaining to all that we could by holding onto ideas, and symbols, that are two millennia old. Yet, I think the cross is a reminder that our Christian foundation does not limit our ability to help form young people into wise, intelligent and compassionate adults; rather it increases it because it is a solid reminder that we are part of something much greater than ourselves. It is a reminder that we are not merely an accumulation of electrons spinning chaotically around other atomic particles. Rather, we are something divinely created who have been given the task of recreating the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. This cross is a reminder that we have a destiny that goes beyond death to an inheritance that we could never hope to earn on our own but one that is given to us freely through the work that Jesus undertook on his own cross.

It is only recently, in human history, that Christianity has been seen as stifling and oppressive. Many of the greatest artists, thinkers and scientists found the Christian faith to be the source of inspiration that fed their genius. People like Michelangelo, Pascal and Bach found the cross to be a symbol of what God can do in the world, rather than something that holds the world back.

from the senior leadership team ministry matters

senior schooling, twenty first century skills, inquiry based learning, project based learning, the application and understanding of different pedagogies and differentiation, and a complex picture emerges.

This year Cornerstone staff have again challenged themselves to support the SACE Board and to develop their own skills by taking on the following roles;

Dani Bradley – Outdoor Education moderatorHelen Brockelbank – Nutrition markerTonya Brooks – English Communications moderatorJamie Cameron – Physical Education moderatorLaetitia de Braconier Harders – Visual Art and Design moderatorAnthony Doyle – Workplace Practices moderatorWendy Lampard – Chief Chinese assessorCarola Kennedy – Visual Art and Design moderatorTony Moffa – PLP moderatorBarb O’Connor – Research Project moderator

We congratulate these and other staff who continue to model learning to their students and to each other.

In all their work staff at Cornerstone value their relationships with students and each other knowing that “Christ is our firm foundation.”

Mr Rob RohdeDeputy Principal

May this new cross inspire all of us to reach out, with all that we are, to the infinitely creative God who is constantly reaching out to us.

God Bless,Mr Adam YeagerCollege Chaplain

prayer points

• Year 11 and 12 Exams• Final tests and assignments• Departing staff members• Preparations for 2016

Lions’ International Youth of the Year QuestYear 12 student Georgia Ristivojevic attended a dinner at Auchendarroch on Wednesday, 28 October hosted by Mt Barker Lions’ Club. After a rigorous 30 minute interview with three judges, two impromptu speeches of two minutes (no preparation time) on topics relating to young people’s physical fitness and Australia’s response to the current Syrian refugee crisis, and a five minute prepared speech celebrating the richness of her own Serbian heritage and the need for Australians to embrace multiculturalism, Georgia has now progressed to the next level of this challenging competition which will be held early in 2016.

Congratulations Georgia, and thank you for being such a wonderful ambassador for Cornerstone College in this Quest!

Mrs Robyn BeamesChristian Living Teacher

student achievement

Attention ParentsDon’t forget to like our ‘Parent Connect’ page on facebook to connect with other parents and the College. Click the image below to visit the Cornerstone College Parent Connect.

careers recent news

Baby SimulatorsThe sounds of gurgling, burping and crying babies were heard around the campus this week as Year 11 Child Studies students cared for ten baby simulators. The parenting simulation is designed to help young adults experience the physical, emotional, social, and financial consequences of parenthood. Students loved the challenge but most were surprised by the amount of effort and time a baby needs, especially at night!

Mrs Pauline MeadChild Studies Teacher

T a l i s h a A d c o c k w i t h b a b y ‘ M a r c u s ’

2016 Workplace LearningIn 2016, all of our Year 11s will be taking part in Workplace Learning. This will occur in Week 5 of Term 2 (30 May – 3 June for non-Outdoor Ed students) and Week 10 of Term 2 (4 July – 8 July for Outdoor Ed students). This can be an invaluable experience for students to help make decisions about possible future career paths, experience the world of work, and possibly to assist in gaining employment.

These are the dates we have allocated in term time so there will be no Year 11 classes ran during this period to support students to engage with this valuable experience. However, these may not work for students chosen employer. Use of school holiday time or another mutually convenient time instead is also able to be negotiated.

Students should begin exploring possible opportunities now, as placements with some businesses can be extremely competitive. More detailed information about the process for organising Workplace Learning will be sent home to families at the start of Term 1 next year.

Workplace Learning SurveyRecently we surveyed our current Year 11 and 12 students about their experiences with Workplace Learning and its value to them. Given the growing challenges that students face in finding a suitable employer to give

them an experience like this, I was really pleased with the positive feedback and results from students and how upon reflection, they valued the opportunity to explore their possible career options in this way.

From the results, some key information we were able to gather from the students was:• 89% of students surveyed felt that it

assisted them in making decisions about future career paths.

• 71% felt that their experience helped them in selecting suitable subjects for the following year.

Many students commented about the value of their experience (see below):

“Personally I believe that work experience was very valuable in helping me to decide on career pathways and eliminate options that did not suit me.”

“It gave me an idea on what I didn’t want to do.”

“I was hesitant prior to work experience about doing it. But I am now really glad I did it as it has really confirmed what I want to do as a career and gave me extensive insight into the job.”

“I did not enjoy my Year 10 work experience because I didn’t choose a placement that was interesting, but my Year 11 work experience was amazing! It was so much fun.”

“It was really exciting to do what I actually want to do as a career and see if it’s the right choice for me.”

Mr Anthony DoylePathways Coordinator

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Y e a r 1 0 F o o d S k i l l s M a s t e r c h e f ‘ C o o k O f f ’

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Royal Show AwardsDid you know that the Adelaide Show is run by the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA? And that one of its main purposes is actually to give the people of SA a chance to display things agricultural and horticultural. And that’s what three of Cornerstone’s finest students did this year. They entered plant specimens from the school campus in the Australian Native Plants section of the show.

Olivia Gardner chose three beautiful specimens to submit in the Grevillea category but sadly did not win a prize.

Rachel Oertel entered a lovely cutting from a Banksia plant in the Foliage category and she was awarded Third Place.

Tahlia Massner chose three stunning Banksia flowers for the Three Blooms category and she won First Place. In addition, her entry was awarded Champion Novice Australian Native Bloom. So she won an extra special ribbon and later in the year will receive a medal from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

The plants these students chose are all from the grounds here at Cornerstone so it shows you how blessed we are to have such an amazing natural environment here and also what a great job the Maintenance team (and in particular, Mr Shane Hein) does to keep our campus looking so beautiful.

Mr Tony EganBiology Teacher

Y E A R 1 2 L A S T D A Y

R A C H E L O E R T E L W I N S A R I B B O N

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Y E A R 1 0 O U T D O O R E D U C A T I O N B U S H W A L K

Year 10 Outdoor Education BushwalkOn Wednesday, 21 October, 56 students, 6 teachers and 6 assistant leaders left the grounds of Cornerstone and headed by bus up to the Mount Remarkable National Park to embark on the Year 10 Outdoor Education Bushwalking Expedition. The students were divided into 6 different walking groups and over the following 3 days walked approximately 30km up mountains, down mountains and through some beautiful gorges. On this expedition the students carried all of their personal camping and survival supplies in a backpack on their backs. They all showed great determination, developed stronger friendships and learnt camping and navigational skills. Overall they should be very proud of what they achieved.

Mrs Ali HodgsonOutdoor Education Teacher

Here are a few comments from some of the students:

The year ten bushwalking expedition was such an incredible experience that I would love to do again and the views were amazing! I would definitely recommend it to everybody approaching Year 10! - Emily Fenwick

The whole trip was an amazing experience and was enjoyed by everyone. I would love to do this again one day. It is a great experience.- Hannah Badger

I thoroughly enjoyed the Year 10 Outdoor Ed camp! It was amazing spending three days with a great bunch of people and seeing such wonderful views.- Jackson Liersch

I loved the camp, it was really chilled out and relaxed, great bonding time with the boys and girls. The only bad thing was Cameron Bates lead us up a huge hill. - Riley Caruana

student achievement

Ethan Miller and Ben Reissenweber

SAPSASA AchievementsCongratulations to Alexandra Holloway who has been selected in the SAPSASA Barker District Girls Tennis team, who will be competing in the State Carnival in Adelaide, 2-6 November.

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected in the SAPSASA Barker District Boys Cricket team, who will be competing in the State Carnival in Adelaide, 2-5 November – Cooper Kupke, Brett Krieg, Jake Bilsborow, Sam Berry, Lachlan Bates and Ethan Gallagher.

Year 10 Girls Knockout BasketballThe Year 10 girls Knockout Basketball team played against Murray Bridge High on Monday, 26 October. The game was played on our home court and was the first time the team had played together. The Murray Bridge girls started off very strong applying a full court press and it was obvious from the first whistle that it was going to be a hard game to win. The Murray Bridge girls showed very good skills and it was obvious that they had played together before. Unfortunately we were not successful in winning the game with the final score being 53 - 18. I was, however, very pleased with the girls determination and ability to listen and try their best. Their defence, attacking confidence and team work improved throughout the game and they showed some very good basketball skills. Well done girls.

Mrs Ali HodgsonCoach

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From back left: Mrs Ali Hodgson (coach), Jacinta Jefferies, Zara Luccon, Adelia Stephenson, Olivia Hughes From front left: Charlie Weeks, Samantha Roberts, Tahnee Sickerdick,

Maayan Goldstein.

Interschool Mountain Bike ChallengeOn Thursday, 22 October, 10 students represented the College in the Individual and teams Mountain Bike Challenge, which was held at Craigburn Farm Trails. It was a very successful day, with Cornerstone finishing 2nd overall. Please see the results below:

Individual• Ethan Miller – U/15 – 2nd• Ben Reissenweber – U/15 – 18th• Matthew Kelly – U/17 – 12th• Laura Kelly – U/17 – 6th• Sam Staska – U/19 – 2nd• Seth Staska – U/19 – 3rd

Teams• U/15 – 1st – Ethan Miller,

Ben Reissenweber• U/17 – 4th – Cody Man, Tom

Moularadellis, Luke Bradey, Jordan House

• U/19 – 2nd – Sam Staska, Seth Staska, Matthew Kelly

Congratulations and well done to the students for their excellent results.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

At our final whole school assembly Alex Palmer was recognised for completing his Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and Jack Duffield was recognised for completing his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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You’ve heard them calling in the night, maybe down by the dam or in the creek. But do you

know exactly what is making those noises?

Come along and find out when you ….

Regina Durbridge is the Monitoring and Evaluation Project Officer for the Goolwa to

Wellington Local Action Planning Association. She will introduce us to the frogs that we can find locally and provide clues on how to identify them by sight and by calls. She will also tell us how we can get involved in a new frog census to monitor the health of frog populations in our area. There will be live animals on-hand to get up close and

personal with.

Where: Purtinga Centre, Cornerstone College, Mount Barker

When: Friday, 20 November. 7.00pm start. Regina’s presentation will go for about 90 minutes.

Come and join us at around 6.30pm for a sausage sizzle. Drinks for sale and tea/coffee available.

RSVP: It would be helpful to us if you could let us know you’re coming by replying via:www.trybooking.com/JPED or phone 8398 6000

Meet Your Local Frogs

FREE EVENT2016 Computer PurchasesFor students going into Years 7, 10 or 11 next year, or for students in other year levels that require a new computer, comprehensive information on purchasing a new computer through iSeek Computing will be sent out today.

We have chosen to recommend Lenovo computers through iSeek again this time around as they offer the best deals in terms of price, features, durability and service for families. Demonstration models are now available at iSeek for you to inspect before purchasing.

Orders placed through iSeek’s Portal before 16 November will be available for collection before Christmas for families wanting to do this. Please ensure that you speak with iSeek if ordering after this date to confirm the computer will be delivered before the start of Term 1 (1/2/2016 ).

The College strongly recommends families ensure they have ADP (Accidental Damage Protection) for their child’s computer and this will be offered with the computers via the portal. However, ADP can be sourced from other companies, and home insurance may provide some cover. Families interested in possibly using an alternative cover should investigate the terms in preparation for comparison with Lenovo’s ADP offering.

Finance options will also be available through iSeek when purchasing, and will be found on the iSeek Portal.

For any further information on the above or after you have read through the additional information that will be sent out, please contact ICT Services at the College on 8398 6099 or iSeek Computing on 1300 047 335.

Mr Scott Salter - ICT Manager

S T A F F A P P R E C I A T I O N B R E A K F A S T

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Tuesday 17 November

Celebrating Cornerstone’s MiddleSchool Arts

Arts Alive 2

The following events will take place in Atelier

6.15pm Year 7, 8 and 9 Sem 2 classes Visual Art exhibition openingDrinks and nibbles provided

Year 10, 11 and 12 Art and Design exhibition on display

Can also see exhibition in intervals

7pm Performing arts - Music in the theatre

7.45pmIntervalTea and coffee providedArt exhibition also open

8pm Performing Arts - Dramain the theatre

9pm Finish

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A Christmas Carol Proudly presented by Year 11 Drama in association with year 8 drama

Adapted for the stage by Kristen Doherty DIRECTED by Kristen DOHERTY, TOM LIDDELL-PAGE

& KAREN sIERP Atelier theatre, cornerstone college- $5 entry Wednesday 11th November- 1:15; 4:00 & 7:00pm Thursday 12th November- 7:00pm

CHARLES DICKENS’

W E E K S I X W E D N E S D A Y 7 P M T H U R S D A Y 4 & 7 P MSIERP SENIOR DRAMA

WHEN ONE GIRL JUSTWANTS TOO MUCH

the haunting of

lady Macbeth

gold coin donation

Parenting Insights MagazineCornerstone College subscribes to The Parentingideas Magazine. It contains great tips and advice from experts to help raise happy children. Click on the image to view the most recent issues - ‘Manage like a cat, nuture like a dog’ and ‘Raising Mighty Boys’.

If you would like more parenting articles and support, you can contact the College Counsellor, Mr Matt Schirmer, on 8398 6043 or via email:mschirmer@cornerstone.sa.edu.au.

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exam timetables

Year 11 Examination Timetable Semester 2, 2015 - Week 7

Exam Starting Time Monday23 November

Tuesday24 November

Wednesday25 November

Thursday26 November

Friday27 November

9.20am PsychologyMusic

Biology (Nutrition)Information Technology

Specialist Maths

PracticalsTextiles TC101

Physical Education Research Project

Year 12, 2016Meet the Teacher Day

(Students returning in 2016 for Year 12 are required this day)

11.20am English Maths StudiesMaths Apps

ChemistryTourism

Practical11 Systems TC105

Research Project

1.40pm

Biology (Environ)Physics

PracticalVisual Art Drawing AT202

History

ChineseGerman

PracticalD&T Wood TC104

Exam Return

• Year 11 attendance - On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday students only have to attend school for their specific exams. Arrive early and attendance rolls will be checked in all exams. Students who have lesson 1/2 exam and an afternoon exam with a break in between must stay at school to study. They are not permitted to leave school between exams. Study rolls will be checked for Lesson 3/4 studies.

• Driving to school for exams - If a Year 11 student is planning to drive to and from school, they must have completed the forms for driving permission. If these have not previously been completed, they are available at Student Reception and must be completed as soon as possible. Please park only in student car parks.

• 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.

• Students are not permitted to leave exams early.

• Please ensure your Notebook is charged for any exams requiring electronic resources.

Exams – Year 10 and 11The end of year exam schedule is included for family reference. Year 10 and 11 students are reminded about the protocols related to exams. These are outlined on the schedule. In particular, students need to have completed the required driving form to be able to drive to school for exams. Year 10 students attend school for the full exam period regardless of how many exams they have. Normal lessons run when exams are not scheduled. Year 11 students need only attend for their exams.

Mrs Julie SampsonLearning Director

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Exam Starting Time Thursday26 November

Monday30 November

Tuesday1 December

Wednesday2 December

Thursday 3 December

Friday4 December

9.20am English Maths

History [Mars]History [McMaster]

ChineseGerman

PracticalsD&T Cad TC105

Drama AT103Visual Art Design AT204OED [Hodgson] KE101

Food Skills [Densley] TC103

Timetabled Lessonsincluding exam return

Timetabled Lessonsincluding exam return

Middle School DayYear 7-9 Only

Year 10 Student Free Day

11.20am Timetabled Lessons

Timetabled Lessons

History [Wesley]Music

PracticalsD&T Metal [Gray] TC104

Drama AT103Food Skills [Mason] TC102

OED [Bradley] PC102Visual Art Draw AT201

Textiles TC101

Timetabled Lessonsincluding exam return

Timetabled Lessonsincluding exam return

1.40pm Timetabled Lessons Science

History [Felgate-Pearce] History [Holton-Magor]

GeographyInformation Technology

PracticalsD&T Metal [Litchfield] TC104

Food Skills [Willis] TC102OED [Gallasch] AA101

Visual Arts Design AT204

Timetables Lessonsincluding exam return Year 7-10 Closing Worship

Year 10 Examination Timetable Semester 2, 2015 - Week 7/8

• Attendance at school for exams - All Year 10 students should be at school for all lessons during the exam period. Other classes will run when students are not programmed for an exam. Each student will get an individualised exam week timetable.

• 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).

• Students are not permitted to leave exams early.

• It is your responsibility to ensure your Notebook is charged for any exams requiring electronic resources.

We are a group of volunteers who build community, fundraise, organise social functions and support College events.

If you’d like to get involved (as a committee member or volunteer helper) please contact

Sharon Heyne on 0438 692 622, email pt&f@cornerstone.sa.edu.au or come along to the next meeting in the

College staff room.

Next Meeting Wednesday 2 December

Christmas Breakup

Second Hand Uniform Shop(located next to EFM gym)

Opening Times

Tuesday, 17 November 3.00-4.00pm

WantedNo longer need your uniform or

calculator? The PT&F can sell them for you through the second hand uniform

shop on consignment.Please bring good quality items (blazers must be dry cleaned) to the Marketing

Department (next to EFM Gym).(60% of the sale is returned to you, 40%

of the sale is retained by the College as a fundraiser).

parent information parentsteachersfriendsStay Smart Online WeekHere are some ideas to help families continue to manage digital devices and online safety at home.

This is sourced from the excellent site ThinkUKnow. If you would like to explore their resources further then visit the ThinkUKnow website for these resources. While we have specific cyber-safety programs at school to support students, as this article highlights, it is really important that families are also discussing these matters and setting their own household guidelines in relation to the use of digital devices. We encourage parents and caregivers to consider the suggestions below.

Mrs Julie SampsonLearning Director

What device capabilites are required?When choosing the device for your child, have a look at the capabilities built in and whether you can disable any of these. Your school will provide a list of software or operating system requirements as part of their BYOD program, but you may wish to disable other features or purchase a device with limited capabilities. Some parents choose to disable the camera functionality on some tablets or laptops for their younger children; others restrict the functions of smartphones to simply calling and texting. As a family, you’ll need to decide what features are required and whether the device you are purchasing allows you to disable other features. Not all devices allow certain features to be deactivated so it is best to speak to the sales representative or visit the product’s website before purchasing an item.

Not all digital literacy learning happens at schoolYou might see a laptop or tablet as a tool for schoolwork and homework, but your child will likely view them as tools for playing games, watching videos and communicating with friends. While their primary purpose may be for schooling, the activities your child undertakes on these devices may also help them to learn critical digital literacy skills. As they communicate with friends and, at times, strangers, they will learn crucial skills around relationship and reputation management. Viewing, creating and sharing content online will also assist them in learning about digital ownership rights, evaluating the value of content viewed and privacy management.

Balancing these activities, however, is important. Helping your child to structure the time spent doing school work and time spent socialising online, as well as time spent away from a screen, can assist them in maintaining a healthy digital diet. Allocating time for each activity can help your child establish a routine and, as their needs change as they get older, you can adapt these routines together.

Parents as teachersWe often hear parents voicing concerns about how they can manage their child’s use of their device when at home. As discussed above, much of a child’s digital learning is likely to happen in informal settings when at home. This doesn’t need to be a cause for alarm, but an opportunity to re-evaluate how cyber safety and security are addressed in the home. Each family will have different needs, but we recommend the following steps:

Talk about ethical decision-makingActively and continually talking about the safe and ethical use of technology must be the first step. Ensuring your child knows that you wish to play an active role in their digital

activities and you are there to assist them if something goes wrong can encourage a more open dialogue around technology. Discussing strategies to overcome scenarios or working through actual online conflicts or upsetting content can help your child feel more prepared for their digital life, and give them skills they can use even when a parent or teacher isn’t around to assist them.

Keep devices in family areas where possible or the bedroom door stays openMany Australian households no longer own a family computer, instead utilising laptops and tablets connected to a wireless router. This makes it much more difficult to restrict internet access by children and young people to devices always within view of a parent. Where possible, the use of portable devices in family areas of the home is encouraged, but if they are being used in bedrooms we would recommend that the door remains open. This allows a parent to pop their head in and make sure everything is alright, but also reminds the child that there are people around to help if something does go wrong.

Bedtime for devicesHaving a bedtime for devices at least half an hour before the child goes to bed can help them to switch off and get the deep, uninterrupted sleep they need to develop and rest. The earlier you start this with your child the easier it will be.

Family Internet Safety ContractIf you haven’t already developed a Family Internet Safety Contract, you may wish to do so. It is a valuable tool which outlines the rules and boundaries for internet use in your home. Include as much information as possible about your expectations around time, safety, security, supervision, behaviour and consequences.

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Library NewsThe Hope Prize Short Story Competition The Brotherhood of St Laurence is working to create a compassionate and just Australia where everyone can take part in the social and economic life of our nation.

We are a prosperous country, but there are far too many pockets of poverty and disadvantage in our cities, suburbs, regions and remote areas.

In establishing The Hope Prize - a new national short story competition - we want to encourage Australian writers to tackle a subject that is all too often hidden from public view or reduced to clichés.

• First prize of $5000• Second prize of $3000• Third prize of $2000• Highly commended stories will each

receive $500• An award of $500 will also be made to an

emerging writer under 18.The deadline for entry is 31 January, 2016. Stories submitted must be between 2000 and 5000 words.

The short story entered can be fiction or fact. Whatever the genre, the story submitted must convey the experience of people facing hardship in their lives.

New Canteen Online OrderingOrder your lunch online.Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”.

For more information please click here.

DECD BusesTerm 4Please note there are no changes to the DECD bus services for Term 4.All bus services will run at the regular scheduled times.

2016 DECD ApplicationsRecently families would have received communication from Principal, Mr Craig Fielke regarding the application process for DECD bus services in 2016. Click here to access a copy of the letter and the relevant application forms.

For more information regarding bus services, please visit our website or contact Ms Susy Izzo via phone on 8398 6015 or via email on sizzo@cornerstone.sa.edu.au.

Check out the competition guidelines here. Competition entry form attached.

The judges: Cate Blanchett, Kate Grenville and Quentin Bryce

Three leading Australians, actor Cate Blanchett, author Kate Grenville, and the former Governor General Quentin Bryce, will judge the Brotherhood of St Laurence The Hope Prize.

Mrs Barb O’ConnorLibrary Resource Centre Coordinator

Lost PropertyThere are a significant number of unnamed uniform items and other personal items (clothing, towels, scarves, pencil cases, drink bottles) in the lost property box at both Middle and Senior School Student Reception areas. Please claim any items as soon as possible. Any items remaining at the end of Term will be donated to the PT&F second hand uniform shop, or to charity.

calendar

Week 5Tuesday, 10 November - Principal’s Tour

Wednesday, 11 November - Remembrance Day Chapel, Year 11 Drama 4pm & 7pmThursday, 12 November - Year 11 Drama 7pm, Champions Challenge

Week 6Monday, 16 November - Year 10 Rockclimbing

Tuesday, 17 November - Arts Alive 7pm, Second Hand Uniform Shop 3-4pm.Wednesday, 18 November - Year 10 Rockclimbing, Year 11 Drama 7pm

Thursday, 19 November - Year 11 Drama 4pm & 7pmFriday, 20 November - Year 7/8 2016 Orientation Day, Year 11 Study Day, Year 10 Rockclimbing

Week 7Monday, 23 November - Year 11 Exam Week, 7.30pm College Council Meeting

Tuesday, 24 November - Year 10 Experience Presentation EveningWednesday, 25 November - Cornerstone-Unity Challenge

Thursday, 26 November - Year 12 2016 Research Project Induction Day 3, Year 11/12 Closing Celebration

Friday, 27 November - Year 12 2016 Orientation Day, Year 11 Final Day

community notices

EFM Fitness Coaching Special: At EFM, you’ll have a Fitness Coach that works through your program with you each and every session. It’s like having a personal trainer, but at a fraction of the cost.Enquire now - get the first 30 days of your membership for $30*.Call Rob on 0419 810 410 or register online at: efm.net.au/mount-barker *conditions apply.

Attention parents, extended morning sessions at EFM 6:00am to 10:00am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Convenient club location, more sessions, more equipment, more fun. Come and see what we can offer or click here to see it for yourself!

Like EFM Mount Barker on Facebook! Click Here.

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A reminder to be in the canteen by 9.00am please.If you are unable to come in on your rostered day please remember to swap withsomeone and then let me know of any changes on 0403 321 893. Thanks, Evie.

Narelle Beare & Tracey CarrollAli Brook & Debbie DowlingSam Vincent & Jane ThorpeKerrelle Paim-Bruges & Cathy SmallridgeSharon Zander & Karlene Freidenfelds

Annie Cleggett & Sonia TarcaJanice Cecil & Michelle den DekkerAngela Wiersema & Carol DayMelinda Butler & Bridgette WarhurstCharise Middleton-Frew & Annie Buchecker

GET THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR $30.

Click here for more information.

Weekly WinnersWeek 2: Josh MontagueWeek 3: Paisley Calder-

WeaverGet registered online and order for a chance to win

weekly.

EFM Milestones750 Visits - Rob Rohde

We congratulate Rob Rohde firstly on being a true supporter of not only our club but also being extremely committed to his own health and fitness goals. A member from our first year of opening Rob has been an advocate of the club throughout the Cornerstone School community for close to 9 years. He reaches one of our most prestigious milestones this week and we are happy to celebrate Rob's joining our 750 club. Congratulations again Rob and thanks for all your support over the last eight plus years.

250 Visits - Kayla ChumbleyHuge effort this week with a combined 1100 visits celebrated by members. Rounding out that number is one of our fantastic PE staff and club member. With us for nearly 5 years with a few breaks we are happy to celebrate this awesome milestone of joining the 250 club with Kayla Chumbley. A great supporter of our club and a friend to all our members, parents and students alike. Well loved and respected member but after todays session not a friend left in the place!! Just kidding they loved it. Congratulations Kayla , great seeing you in the club.

Rob TyndallCoach

Keep your kids smiling: School Dental Service: Dental care is FREE for most school-aged children and ALL preschool children at the Mt Barker School Dental Clinic. All babies, children and young people, aged 0-17 years, are welcome to attend. The Mt Barker School Dental Clinic is open during the Christmas school holiday break. Please phone 8391 0858 to book an appointment.

LHI, the largest Lutheran aged care provider in South Australia, is recruiting volunteer board members. Professional experience in the areas of finance, aged care, health, community services or property development would be well regarded, as would being (although not essential) a member of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Further information including a position description can be found on our website www.lhi.org.au under careers.

A Day in Tickle Tank: Irene Stone Pearce’s legendary house and garden: 24 Hill Street, Mount Barker. Sunday, 22 November 2015. 10:30am - 4:30pm. Prices $10, $8 concession, $25 for a family. Live music, plant and seed sales.

Tales as old as Rhyme: Live theatre for the whole family. Presented by Strathalbyn Youth Theatre. November 20, 21 & 27 - 7pm, November 22, 28 & 29 - 2pm. The Chapel Theatre, 14 Commercial Road, Strathalbyn. Tickets via www.trybooking.com/JHQT or 0438 847 329. Adults $15, Concession $12, Child $10, Family $45.

Cornerstone College Inc68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

Phone: 08 8398 6000Fax: 08 8398 6098See connections on the internet www.cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Food & Fun FestWe were blessed with a warm Spring evening for our annual Food & Fun Fest on Friday, 30 October. This assured the large and enthusiastic crowd could enjoy the numerous activities, food and entertainment. Whether it was sharing in some Indian curry, yiros or a hamburger; being entertained by our talented music students or participating in bubble soccer; there was something for everyone.

A night like this could not happen without the significant support of our school community. We are very grateful to the PT&F Committee and parents, staff and students who volunteered their time, donated items or came along to join the night. The money raised from this event will go towards Middle School seating and shading.

We would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support:Reflex Technology GroupMichelle denDekker Nu ImageMichael LewisFairleys Shoe StoreHillbillies Country LivingUniform ShopTownsend JewellersBack in MotionMt Barker NewsagencyBlue Belle BoutiqueSportspower Mount BarkerToyworldAmiki CleanersPower FMCitriinbarendi

Ms Stephanie NoonMarketing Manager