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Recently three community forums were held by the Lutheran Schools Association (LSA) to consider what the future growth of Mount Barker and the surrounding towns might mean for Lutheran Education in the

Adelaide Hills (LEAH). While education was the major focus, thoughts and ideas were also shared around the future ministry and community needs of a growing district.

Those that attended the forums heard that Mount Barker, Littlehampton and Nairne are collectively, expecting to reach 50,000 residents by 2036. If these growth predictions are realised, this could mean that a further one thousand school aged children could be seeking a Lutheran education in the Adelaide Hills, challenging the capacity of our existing schools. The opportunities that the population increase represents for the existing Lutheran schools is being considered along with the very generous donation of thirty acres of land for Lutheran education at the new Aston Hills Development.

The gift of land is an incredible blessing to the Lutheran and greater Mount Barker community, and every effort is being made to ensure that whatever the future provision of Lutheran education, ministry and community connection looks like, that it is considered diligently and prayerfully. A Working Group has been established by the LSA to prepare a proposal for the LEAH Governing Councils and supporting congregations to consider, and the thoughts and ideas shared at the forums will help shape this proposal.

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NEW CANTEEN ONLINE ORDERINGclick here for details

As part of a team of Christian Living teachers here at Cornerstone College, it’s always a joy to get the perspectives of students as they come at life with their views, strong

opinions, and questions about some of the more complex issues in life. One of the real benefits for me is how discussions around difficult topics provide as much new insight to me as it hopefully does to our students, especially in the way it guides me in where young people are at in their thinking about life’s toughest questions.

In more recent times some of our Year 10 students have had to explore, not only the things that they value and believe, but in fact, why they believe it, and who and what influenced them to form the opinions they have. Contemporary and controversial topics are often at the centre of conversation, like the treatment of refugees, the treatment of the environment, the recognition of Indigenous issues, capital punishment and even same sex marriage.

Through this process it has become more and more evident to me that Christian schools play an important role in shaping and challenging the thinking of students, and to help them develop a mature approach to their opinion-making. It is one thing to know the stance you take on any given issue as a young person, it is quite another to recognise the source of where that opinion comes from.

As the one who is the giver of all wisdom, and the one who has given each of us the capacity to form opinions, make choices, and to live our lives according to them, it is a good thing that young people are also invited to consider, as part of their learning, God’s own opinion on important life topics. As Creator of all things, God has been instrumental in the design of life and invites us to become more and more

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familiar with what his blueprint for life actually looks like. This reality forms a potentially powerful part of any young person’s learning and growth process, as the Bible offers up new perspectives to be considered.

1 Corinthians 13:11 reads, “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways.”

The Bible responds to all of life’s issues. The Bible has an opinion on all things that truly matter, and provides an incredible perspective that is wholly grounded in the love, grace and compassion of Jesus Christ. Naturally, Jesus as head of the largest religious movement the world has ever known, will get a pretty bad wrap from time to time, mostly based on actions and words that were falsely claimed about him.

When we peel off the wrapping of suspicion and fear, however, we discover a richness and truthfulness that rightly motivates us to make room for one more opinion in our lives and values. As the Psalm writer David wrote, “Make me to know your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth…” (Psalm 25:4-5).

Pastor Albert Gast

Year 10, 11 and 12 students doing exams.

You may not have been able to attend one of the community forums but have thoughts and ideas you would like to express, and the College would like to further extend this opportunity to you. We would be pleased to receive your responses via email prior to 30 June, and will present these directly to the Working Group for consideration. The contact email is ssanders@cornerstone.sa.edu.au.The questions that the Working Group are seeking responses to include:

• How can the LSA and LEAH best meet the educational needs of the greater Mount Barker community into the future?

• With the gift of land, what opportunities exist to meet the spiritual needs of the growing community?

• What opportunities are there to connect with the greater community through the sharing of facilities?

It is an exciting time for Lutheran education in the Adelaide Hills, as we have much to consider. Your continued prayers for guidance, wisdom and understanding would be appreciated by the Working Group and the LEAH Governing Councils.

Below is the vision statement for the expansion of Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills relevant to this opportunity:‘To further the mission of the Lutheran Church of Australia through the expansion and development of Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills. This will include the possible development of a faith community and enhanced holistic connections with the Adelaide Hills community’.

Mr Steve SandersBusiness Development Director

DECD BusesChanges to services in 2015Please note dates below for changes to DECD bus services in 2015. (Subject to change at the discretion of Mount Barker High School).

Term 2Friday 3 July #

Term 3Friday 4 September +Monday 7 September +Friday 25 September #

+ (NO DECD BUSES – please arrange alternative transport to and from the College) (Please note the College Shuttle Bus will remain in operation as per normal)

# (DECD & SHUTTLE BUSES DEPART EARLY 2.10pm – Please provide diary note for student to leave early)

Changes to school bus 881 services From Monday 1 June, the 881 school bus will depart seven minutes earlier and will be re-routed. The new departure time will be 8.01am and the bus will now travel Druids Rd, Adelaide Rd, Dumas St, Adelaide Rd and Wellington Rd to Waldorf School arriving at Waldorf School at 8.45am. The 881 school bus will no longer service Hutchinson Street Mt Barker.

Students who previously transferred from the 864 to the 881 school bus at stop 62 or stop 64 will now be required to transfer at Dumas St Park ‘n’ Ride Interchange

For further information please contact Ms Susy Izzo on sizzo@cornerstone.sa.edu.au or on 8398 6015.

careers

Year 11 Workplace Learning, Group 2 (and those students who were unable to complete placement in Week 5) should be heading out on placement in a little over

a week. This is a vital part of the College’s program to help explore and confirm pathways for students. It is essential that students have their paperwork returned to the College by the start of next week to ensure students are covered for insurance purposes. Any issues should be directed to Anthony Doyle as soon as possible.

VET in 2016For students and families considering Vocational Pathway options in 2016, it can be useful to start having those discussions now in the lead up to subject selection in Term 3. This can help clear up any questions or concerns that parents may have regarding these courses, which can be particularly difficult to address in the time allocated for subject selection appointments. If students and parents wish to discuss the possible options for VET courses, they can make an appointment with Mr Anthony Doyle through Student Reception or via email at adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Key DatesCareers Expo @ CornerstoneTuesday 28 July 6.00 - 8:00pm

Flinders University Open DayFriday 14 and Saturday 15 August

University of South Australia City East and West - Sunday 16 August

University of AdelaideSunday 16 August

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Parent WorkshopsUnsure how to help your student with their career decision making? Free of chargeWe are committed to consistently offering our parent community meaningful support, tips and advice. Our Careers Counsellor, Virginia Gare, will again be running workshops for parents on helping your child make their future career choices.

Participating in a Parents as Career Transition Support (PACTS) workshop will help you support your child with their career decision-making. Research tells us that parents want to help their children with career decisions, but only 20% of parents feel they have sufficient knowledge to do this.

The workshops are available to parents of all year levels, although they will be most relevant to those with children in Year 10-12. The next workshop will be held in the evening of Wednesday 24 June, with a repeat workshop being offered on Wednesday 19 August. Each will be held in Anakalypsi (Library) at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start, finishing at 9.00pm.

Places are strictly limited to ensure attendees receive personalised support, so please be quick because last time they booked out. The workshops are for parents only, your child does not attend with you. For bookings, please click here.

Ms Stephanie NoonMarketing Manager

New Canteen Online OrderingWe have a great new online ordering system for the Canteen called FlexiSchools. This system allows parents, students and staff to place orders from home, work or school. The payment is also done online, so less paper bags, cash and envelopes are sent via the student to school. FlexiSchools is well established and tested, operating in hundreds of schools across Australia.

Getting online is easy and only takes a few minutes to register. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately.

There are a variety of payment options supported, including Visa, Mastercard (credit and debit) and Bank Transfer. The system operates via a pre-paid account.

The system is now being tested before going live to students in Term 3.

For more information please click here.

For more information please phone 8398 6000 oremail Virginia: vgare@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

‘inbarendi’, Cornerstone College68 Adelaide Road, Mt Barker

Tuesday, 28 July 20156.00pm-8.00pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS:

Applying for Uni and TAFE through SATAC.

SPEAK WITH:Local employers such as the District

Council of Mt Barker, Mt Barker Courier, Woolworths, Hillgrove

Resources, as well as SAPOL,SA Ambulance, Defence Force

and many more.(PTO for a list of organisations)

INFORMATION ON:Apprenticeships, Traineeships,

Vocational Training whilst you’re at school.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM:CQ University, Flinders University, Tabor Adelaide, TAFE SA, Torrens

University, UniSA, University of Adelaide.

For more information please phone 8398 6000 oremail Virginia: vgare@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

‘inbarendi’, Cornerstone College68 Adelaide Road, Mt Barker

Tuesday, 28 July 20156.00pm-8.00pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS:

Applying for Uni and TAFE through SATAC.

SPEAK WITH:Local employers such as the District

Council of Mt Barker, Mt Barker Courier, Woolworths, Hillgrove

Resources, as well as SAPOL,SA Ambulance, Defence Force

and many more.(PTO for a list of organisations)

INFORMATION ON:Apprenticeships, Traineeships,

Vocational Training whilst you’re at school.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM:CQ University, Flinders University, Tabor Adelaide, TAFE SA, Torrens

University, UniSA, University of Adelaide.

For more information please phone 8398 6000 oremail Virginia: vgare@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

‘inbarendi’, Cornerstone College68 Adelaide Road, Mt Barker

Tuesday, 28 July 20156.00pm-8.00pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS:

Applying for Uni and TAFE through SATAC.

SPEAK WITH:Local employers such as the District

Council of Mt Barker, Mt Barker Courier, Woolworths, Hillgrove

Resources, as well as SAPOL,SA Ambulance, Defence Force

and many more.(PTO for a list of organisations)

INFORMATION ON:Apprenticeships, Traineeships,

Vocational Training whilst you’re at school.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM:CQ University, Flinders University, Tabor Adelaide, TAFE SA, Torrens

University, UniSA, University of Adelaide.

For more information please phone 8398 6000 oremail Virginia: vgare@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

‘inbarendi’, Cornerstone College68 Adelaide Road, Mt Barker

Tuesday, 28 July 20156.00pm-8.00pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS:

Applying for Uni and TAFE through SATAC.

SPEAK WITH:Local employers such as the District

Council of Mt Barker, Mt Barker Courier, Woolworths, Hillgrove

Resources, as well as SAPOL,SA Ambulance, Defence Force

and many more.(PTO for a list of organisations)

INFORMATION ON:Apprenticeships, Traineeships,

Vocational Training whilst you’re at school.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM:CQ University, Flinders University, Tabor Adelaide, TAFE SA, Torrens

University, UniSA, University of Adelaide.

For more information please phone 8398 6000 oremail Virginia: vgare@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

‘inbarendi’, Cornerstone College68 Adelaide Road, Mt Barker

Tuesday, 28 July 20156.00pm-8.00pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PARENTS:

Applying for Uni and TAFE through SATAC.

SPEAK WITH:Local employers such as the District

Council of Mt Barker, Mt Barker Courier, Woolworths, Hillgrove

Resources, as well as SAPOL,SA Ambulance, Defence Force

and many more.(PTO for a list of organisations)

INFORMATION ON:Apprenticeships, Traineeships,

Vocational Training whilst you’re at school.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM:CQ University, Flinders University, Tabor Adelaide, TAFE SA, Torrens

University, UniSA, University of Adelaide.

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Home Stay Hosts NeededChinese Students at CornerstoneEach year in July, a group of Chinese students from our sister school in Hai Dian, Beijing, visitCornerstone for about a week. They stay with some of our families, and experience schooland family life. It is a wonderful opportunity to share our cultures and learn from each other.

This year 25 students will be here during the first week of next term, from 22-29 July, and take part in some of our lessons and special activities, including China Day. They are 14 or 15 years old, and have a good command of English language. There is an information evening planned for Wednesday 1 July, to help prepare host families and to share ideas.

This year the visiting girls have been placed, but we still require several families who can host a boy. You don’t need to be studying Chinese, or even have a spare bedroom, but just a willingness to share with and learn about another culture.

If you think this opportunity is for your family, please email or ring me at school to discuss the possibility.

Email: sguess@cornerstone.sa.edu.auPhone: 8398 6000

Mrs Sandra GuessHomestay Coordinator

LEAH DayThe last Friday in May was LEAH Day at Cornerstone - a day when a whole bunch of Year 6 and Year 7 ‘whipper-snappers’ invaded our school. Students were from all four of the LEAH Primary Schools, including St Mark’s, Springhead, Lobethal and St Michael’s.

Each student attending on the day was given the opportunity to participate and engage in two activities in our school, with electives including food preparation, drama, art and tech, as well as a science option for all the future Einsteins. A great day was had by all, with a final wrap and devotion in Atelier that included the beautiful sounds of our Middle School JIVE vocal ensemble promoting the music program of our school. Many thanks to all the schools involved, and to Cornerstone staff who led activities on the day.

Pastor Albert Gast

Principal’s ToursThe Principal’s Tours were held on Friday 12 June. Positive feedback has been received from prospective parents who saw the campus for the first time. A big thank you to Cooper Skinner, Sarah Powell, Jake Peacock, Hayley Edwards, Lucy Northcott and Richard Nobes who supported the tours.

Mrs Helen CharlesPrincipal’s Assistant

Interest Added To Your LLL AccountOn May 30, interest was again added to all deposit accounts. We therefore ask that you please send any LLL passbooks to the College Finance Office so that interest can be updated in your passbook.

To ensure prompt return of your passbooks, it would be of assistance if you did not include your passbook covers.

Mr Carl HollstenBusiness Manager

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celebrating 25 yearsAltitude Day 2015On Wednesday 3 June, 15 keen Middle School House Leaders travelled to the Adelaide Convention Centre to participate in Altitude Day hosted by YLead. The purpose of the day was to

• Inspire dreams• Unlock potential and• Empower leaders

The day began with a few activities where we interacted with students from various other schools from around the state. This was followed by three presentations by guest speakers. The guest speakers were Lucas Lovell (Young Explorer), Barnaby Howarth (Stroke Survivor and Footballer) and Rowie McEvoy (Passionate Health and Fitness Professional).

Rowie’s presentation, in particular, was enjoyed by all of the House Leaders. She had a passionate and confident approach and shared with us the best way possible to live our lives. All guest speakers had really interesting stories to tell.

It is hoped that our Middle School House Leaders felt inspired by the speakers and all of YLead team members and will take away ideas and thoughts that they can implement in their lives both as leaders and as young adults into the future.

Mrs Leanne FilmerMiddle School Wellbeing Leader

Year 11 Breakfast and Theatre DayOn 21 May our Year 11 students enjoyed a breakfast at the Hilton Hotel on Victoria Square and then the State Theatre, Windmill and Griffin co-production of Masquerade at Her Majesty’s Theatre.

The following samples from student assessment products, written in response to the experience, are presented here. They offer a representation of the learning supported by our excursion beyond the traditional classroom.

An extract from an essay by Jack Mars in which the themes of the theatrical production are discussed:During the performance of Masquerade the theme of love is regularly encountered, Jack Hare is consistently unable to pronounce the word ‘love’, while there is always the parallel between the Moon and Tessa both attempting to show how much they love their Sun and Son respectively. Mistress Moon, who is supposed to travel in her orbit dancing around the world, is so compelled by love to see the Sun that she stays where she is just to see him, eventually causing an eclipse. This parallels with Tessa and Joe, Tessa stays in the hospital with him to make sure he’s still there.

An extract from an imaginative piece in which Josh Dunbar presents a journal from the perspective of one of the leading actors: I’m Nathan O’Keefe! It would be a crime to let my name wither and die. I’m Jack the Hare, the main character in Masquerade; the star of the whole damn show! Well, I will be, anyway. Admittedly I only just got a call from my agent telling me about the audition yesterday and I haven’t done anything to prepare for it except drink a pint of cider. Apparently that was the deciding factor for my agent choosing to call me, actually; this Jack the Hare character is partial to cider too.

You might call it our brush with fame or a moment of immature gratification but the photo of our teaching staff with Nathan O’Keefe after the show was just one of the comical highlights of the day.

Mr Ben BrazzalottoEnglish KLA Leader

At the beginning of each year, the whole school would bus to Lobethal Lutheran

Church for the Opening Worship Service. This continued until inbarendi was built. The last year this took place was 1999

with 600 students plus all staff.

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Year 11 Drama PerformanceLast week the Year 11 Drama class presented ‘Separation’ a series of scenes from Australian plays written after the year 2000. The students created a fantastic ensemble piece of theatre and are to be congratulated on their hard work in Semester 1 preparing and presenting their wonderful performances.

Ms Catherine CarterStudent Teacher

Cycling DaysFrom Victor Harbour to Darwin

Our own teacher Andrew Day and his sons Nathan and Philip have recently embarked on an cycling expedition across Australia to raise funds for the fight against cancer. From the Southern Ocean to the Timor Sea.

Andrew’s story is as follows:‘After watching my Dad (Doug) suffer with prostate cancer for several years and then pass away in May 2011 I have had a passion for raising funds to fight against cancer. The idea was really galvanised when I was sitting at the funeral of my cousin’s wife (Libby) who lost her battle with breast cancer in 2014 and Shane Crawford’s ride from Melbourne to Perth was mentioned as a source of inspiration. I thought at the time – “Yep, we’re gonna do this…”

So, “Cycling Days” rides in honour and in memory of Doug and Libby and also in memory of all other relatives, friends and colleagues who have succumbed to cancer (I was going to compile a list here but soon realised that it would be quite long, so I remember them individually and each in different ways ”in my heart”). All reading this of course could make similar such lists and I hope that the thought of those you have lost motivates you to give to this worthy cause.’

We wish Andrew, Nathan and Philip all the best on their mission.

If you would like to read more about the expedition and follow their journey, or to make a donation online visit www.cyclingdays.net.

Bell ShakespeareIn keeping with other years, recently our English KLA engaged the resources of the Bell Shakespeare Company to help us support the learning of our students. This year, the Actors At Work program presented Macbeth: Undone to all Year 10 and Year 11 students during Week 6. This tragedy, involving representations of regicide, ambition, manipulation, victimisation and delusion, was effectively conveyed by the four professional actors in our Atelier Theatre.

The presentation successfully offered explicit explanations of plot, character motivation and directorial interpretation. Of course, one of the core benefits was in witnessing the play in performance on the stage rather than in the written form that often characterises our academic study of literary texts.

Mr Ben BrazzalottoEnglish KLA Leader

knockout sport

Year 7 Boys Knockout FootballOn Friday 12 June, we had perfect weather conditions for a football match at Blackwood oval. We were up against a fierce opposition, Coromandel Valley. The boys got off to a positive start quickly kicking the first goal of the game; however, it became a real battle for the rest of the game.

The determination and positive teamwork of the Cornerstone boys proved too much for the opposition, resulting in a solid win to the Year 7 boys, with a final score of 9.5 - 59 to 6.3 - 39 and the opportunity for them to move through to the next round of the competition. A big thank you to all the parents who came out to support the team. Congratulations boys!

Mr Matthew Vince Coach

Open Boys Knockout FootballCornerstone hosted Birdwood High School and Willunga High School in the next round of the Open Boys Knockout Football competition, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals.

In the first game Cornerstone took on Birdwood. After a tight first quarter Cornerstone out ran the opposition for the remainder of the game to record a comfortable win.

The final scores: Cornerstone 11.9 - 75 to Birdwood 3.3 - 21.

The winner between Willunga and Cornerstone in the last game would progress to the next round. Cornerstone started full of running and never gave Willunga a chance to get back in the game. Our defence was superb in nullifying the Willunga forwards and setting up

numerous counter attacks. The final scores: Cornerstone: 7.1 - 43 to Willunga 0.3 - 3

Mr Tony Moffa and Mr Anthony Janus Coaches

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Year 7 Knockout NetballCoromandel Valley vs. CornerstoneAn outstanding first half of netball saw Cornerstone far outscoring Coromandel Valley. The team was settled, taking time with their passes and communicating well. Kiarra Stoeckel took some key re-bounds while Victoria Raidis played a very tight defensive game. Amelia Martin was also trying out a new position in GS.

We decided to make some changes after half time to allow our girls to play in different positions and work together in different ways. This did have an impact on the final score, however we did still come out on top. The final score was 16-21. Well done to all players and parents who were there supporting the girls.

Miss Stephanie RodertCoach

Open Boys Knockout BasketballOn Wednesday 3 June Cornerstone hosted both Heathfield High and Murray Bridge High for the Open Boys Knockout Basketball Competition.

Cornerstone played well against Heathfield to start the day. The game was quite close throughout but Cornerstone was able to maintain a 5 to 10 point lead thanks to the shooting efforts of Harry Wallis (11 points) and Zane Grivell (8 points). Cornerstone defeated Heathfield 39 – 31.

The game against Murray Bridge again proved to be another closely contested competition. Cornerstone pushed out to an early lead thanks to the rebounding efforts of Jordan Crilly and Mitch Cleggett. However, Murray Bridge’s physicality in defence and quick transitions into attack saw Cornerstone’s lead diminish significantly in the second half. Cornerstone managed to match Murray Bridge for the last few minutes of the game eventually winning the game by 6 points. Cornerstone defeated Murray Bridge 37 – 31. Mitch Cleggett (9 points) and Zane Grivell (11 points)Cornerstone now moves into round 2.

Open Boys Basketball Team:Jordan Crilly, Tom Gibbon, Mitch Cleggett, Troy Parker Boers, Zane Grivell, Harry Wallis, Sam Hill, Cooper Stoeckel

Mr Warwick RatcliffeCoach

Year 8/9 Boys Knockout SoccerOn a beautiful Tuesday morning, Cornerstone travelled to St Francis for a two game fixture against the hosts and Heathfield High School. In a tight first game against St Francis, we were unable to captialise on our dominate first half attack and chances. And as it so often happens we were made to pay. Eventually going down 1 - 3 in a high standard passing game.

In the second game gaps in defence opened up and we scored a number of quality team goals with a couple of dubious ones for good measure. The final score going our way 6 - 2. Played in excellent spirit, the boys represented themselves and the College well. We are unlikely to move through to the next round.

Thanks to Year 12s, Nathan, Jack and Tyler for coming out to prepare the team in the lead up and encouraging the boys on the day. A great legacy for the College. Thanks also to Zane for running the line for us.

Mr Mike LitchfieldCoach

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Open Girls Knockout SoccerThe first day of winter dawned chilly, but soon became a glorious, sunny day. The Open Girls Soccer team were nervous as they eyed off our first competitors - the very experienced St Francis team. The game plan was to be defensive in the first half, then attack hard in the second. Alex Mackay was sensational in goals, putting all of her softball catching skills into play, ably assisted by Mayaan Goldstein as our sweeper. The opposition only managed to slip one goal past Alex in the first half. In the second half we attempted to go on the offensive, quite a difficult feat with a team full of defensive players, but St Francis stymied the attempts of our midfield to drive the ball forward. Full kudos to Hayley Edwards, Bella Giles and Issy Cutting - all soccer novices - for their energy and enthusiasm in the mid field. We unfortunately lost to a more skilled side.

Our second game was against Waldorf. Our girls went onto the field with a little more confidence as a team. Julia Severin and Kate Owen were great in defence, putting pressure on a couple of Waldorf’s key play makers. Michaela Caruana was also very valuable with her big ‘clearing’ kick. Late in the first half Hope Scales set up a great ball from a corner, landing it right in the goal square, which resulted in a tense frenzy of kicking. Sarah Kim eventually got her foot to the ball and managed to tap it in past the goalie. Although Sarah Powell and Sarah Kim ran hard in the forward lines, assisted by Olivia Gardner on the wing, we didn’t manage to overcome Waldorf, who won 4-1.

Mrs Joanne PowellCoach

Open Girls Knockout BasketballOn Wednesday 3 June, the Open Girls Basketball team hosted St Francis and Heathfield for the first round of the Knockout competition.

After an early elimination from last year’s competition, Cornerstone were determined to get off to a strong start against St Francis in the first game. From the tip, the girls played excellent defence and took advantage of some early steals. After the great start, the girls kept the momentum in the second half winning the game convincingly by 20 points.

Our second game against Heathfield was a dominant display. The girls worked the ball swiftly in transition and we nailed some big shots when presented with opportunities. Monique Lee was dangerous from beyond the arc, Bianca Thacker’s court awareness was invaluable and Georgia Townsend’s speed was too much for the defence to handle. In the end, Cornerstone won the game by 64 points.

With the Open Girls team looking well balanced, 2015 looks like a promising year. Cornerstone now move through to the next

round and will play the winner of Unity and Murray Bridge. The winner from the next round will earn themselves a place in the state finals.

Overall, the girls represented the College very well and showed excellent sportsmanship. A special mention to Monique Lee, Georgia Townsend, Bianca Thacker, Brooke Francis and Adelia Stephenson who all played extremely well!

Results:Cornerstone 39 defeated St Francis 19(Bianca Thacker 13, Monique Lee, 13).

Cornerstone 69 defeated Heathfield 5(Monique Lee 18, Georgia Townsend 17, Bianca Thacker 13)

Mr Duncan ViCoach

Year 10 Knockout NetballThe Year 10 girls played in the first round of the Knockout Netball competition on Tuesday of Week 6. Sophie Rhodes, Alicia Barron and Sintra Cowlam applied excellent defensive pressure to limit scoring opportunities for Heathfield. The mid court made up of Charlie Weeks, Chloe Schaefer, Lucy Schumacher and Rosie Higginson maintained a high work rate and the ability to transition quickly into our attack. In the goal circle, Lily Fox, Olivia Hughes and Nicole Smart worked hard to score against some very talented opposition defenders.

Overall, a good game where the girls pulled together in the end to come away with a win. We move onto the next round early in Term 3.

Ms Kayla ChumbleyCoach

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Sporting High AchieversA new Sporting High Achievers board was unveiled at Assembly on Tuesday 9 June. The board recognises current students who have achieved State or National level in their chosen sport. We were thrilled to unveil 17 students who have already achieved that level so far this year.

Those students are:Amy Yusa: U19 State Tennis team Henry Dall: U15 State Cricket teamSintra Cowlam: U15 School Girls Australian teamBianca Thacker: U18 State Basketball teamLachlan Williams: U15 State Softball team (regionals) Liam Lucas: U15 State Softball team (regionals)Jesse Vogt: U15 State Softball team (regionals)Ben Marsh: U15 State Softball team (regionals)Alex Baker: U15 State Softball team (regionals)Jacqueline Smith: U13 State Tennis team Bethia Holton: U14 SA Country Basketball team Tom Glover: U14 SA Country Basketball teamMichael Christian: U14 SA Country Basketball teamJack Schoell: U14 SA Country Basketball teamSebastian Bald: U14 SA Country and National Basketball teamAlex MacKay: U17 State Softball teamEmily Compton: Equestrian Australia Inter-School Australian Championships

If your child makes a State or National team, please let Mr Warwick Ratcliff, Health and PE KLA Leader, know so that we can add them to the board.

Mr Warwick RatcliffHealth and PE Key Learning Area Leader

Year 8/9 Knockout NetballOn Monday of Week 6, Cornerstone’s Year 8/9 Knockout Netball team faced Heathfield High School and Murray Bridge High School for the right to advance to the next round. Our game against Heathfield was tightly contested all the way, with the lead see-sawing from one team to the other. Some skill errors and a hint of bad luck meant that we lost the game by a single goal.

Well rested for our second contest, we worked together through all areas of the court to overwhelm Murray Bridge High School by 18 goals. Sadly, we did not progress through to the second round but Cornerstone were extremely well represented by a gracious, skilful and committed group of young women.

The team consisted of: Jacinta Jeffries, Grace Crowder, Zoe Cass, Lara Mullins, Lauren Schwarz (C), Bella Stevenson, Paxton Davis-Mattner, Kashmir Alland, Adelia Stephenson and Jasmine Reid.

Mr Daniel WoodCoach Cody Page, Connor Hortle, Riley Caruana,

and Jordan Bedford received their bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award during the

June Assembly.

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.

Downhill Mountain BikingMatt Kelly was recently selected for the U17 National Development Squad for Downhill Mountain Bike racing and took part in a training camp in Geelong. Matt competed against others from all around Australia. There are plans for more of these camps around the country before a final program in New Zealand later in the year!

Congratulations Matt!

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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.

Next Meeting Wednesday 5 August, 2015.

7.30pm in the College staff room.

Second Hand Uniform Shop(located next to EFM gym)

Opening TimesSaturday 27 June 9.30-11.00am

The new Entertainment™ Memberships are available now.

Over $20,000 worth of value for just $65. Available in either hard copy book or digital

format for your Apple or Android phone.Every membership sold raises

$13 towards College fundraising.Click here to order now!

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McCues Bakery FundraiserOrders will be ready for collection on

Friday 19 June, 3.00-3.45pm from thecanteen ‘cibo bello’.

Old Scholars ReunionOn Saturday 13 June we had the pleasure of hosting a joint reunion for the Classes of 1995, 2005 and 2010, to celebrate their 20, 10 and 5 reunions respectively. Over 100 Old Scholars joined us at the Mt Barker Golf Club for hours of reminiscing, laughter and reflections. The room was buzzing as the old school cohorts reconnected.

A special guest on the night was founding Principal, Mr Mal Wegener who shared a few very interesting stories about the earliest days when a whistle was used to signal the change of lesson. A number of other founding and long serving staff also attended to add to the richness of rekindled connections during the evening.

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C O R N E R S T O N E C O L L E G E

1 9 9 0 - 2 0 1 5

Saturday, 8 August 2015

at The Stirling Hotel ‘Deck Room’

52 Mount Barker Road, Stirling

7:00pm to 12:00 midnight

$30 per head, includes drink on arrival,

nibbles, hot finger food, dessert platter

and tea/coffee

Payment and RSVP:

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Term 2 - Week 8Wednesday 17 June

4.00pm & 7.00pm Year 10 Drama Performances

Term 2 - Week 9Wednesday 24 June - Friday 26 June

Year 10 Workplace LearningWednesday 24 June

Year 7-9 Meet the Writers7.00pm PACTS Workshop

Friday 26 JuneYear 11 Student Free Day

End of Term 2

Term 3 - Week 1Monday 20 August

Term 3 StartsFriday 24 August

China Day

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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 - Join now and get your first 5 sessions of membership for $5*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!

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Term 3, Week 1MondayTuesday

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20 July21 July22 July23 July24 July

Please remember to swap with someone if you are unable to come in on your rostered day and then let me know of any changes on 0403 321 893. Thanks, Evie.

FOR A COPY OF THE TERM 2 CANTEEN PRICE LIST PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Carol Day & Celia FielkeLisa Medlin-King & Lucy RaltonDebbie Severin & Michelle denDekkerIrene Trehearne & Janette BakerTracy Kleemann & Barry Brook

Celia Fielke & Nicky CarneyDebbie Dowling & Janice CecilAngelyn Liersch & Andrea WyattKate Page & Eilidh WilsonSharon Zander & Barry Brook

Young Carer Support Program: Are you aged 12-18 years and have a family member or friend with a disability, a long term physical or mental illness, who is frail aged or who has a drug or alcohol issue? The Young Carer Support Program offers time out from caring responsibilities, support with school and much more. For more information click here.

An early morning rainbow spotted over Paideia taken by Graham Gallasch.

Year 10 Examination Timetable Semester 1, 2015

Exam Starting

Time

Thursday18 June

Monday 22 June

Tuesday 23 June

Wednesday 24 June

Thursday 25 June

Friday 26 June

9.20am

English Exam

Maths Exam Maths Apps Lessons

German Exam Chinese Exam Or Timetabled Lessons

11.20am

Timetabled Lessons

Info Tech Exam (SIKM) History Exam (FEKJ) Geog(Ex) Exam (BUME) Or Timetabled Lessons Including Asian St lesson

PLP Work

Observation

PLP Work

Observation

PLP Work

Observation

1.40pm

Science Exam

History Exam (MCSX) Music Exam Geog(Env) Exam (MAIR) Or Timetabled Lessons

Attendance at school for exams ‐ All Year 10 students should be at school for all lessons and exams 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. All exams are double lessons 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 are you 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. 

Year 11 Examination Timetable Semester 1, 2015

Exam Starting

Time

Monday 22 June

Tuesday 23 June

Wednesday 24 June

Thursday 25 June

Friday 26 June

9.20am

TT lessons (To be advised) Including Vetamorphous (Wed class)

Chinese Exam CAD Lesson VArt Design Lesson

Physics Exam

PE Exam German Exam Bus & Ent Lesson

Year 11

Student Free Day

(Exam marking day)

11.20am

English Exam

Maths Studies Exam Maths Apps Exam

Biology (Human) Exam

History Exam VArt Draw Lesson (KECX) Metal Lesson Wood Lesson

1.40pm

Psychology Exam CAD Lesson

Geography Exam

Chemistry Exam Vetamorphous (Tues class)

Music Exam VArt Draw Lesson (SMJM)

  Year 11 attendance ‐ Students attend school only for exams or set lessons on Monday to Thursday. Arrive at school early for all exams and attendance rolls 

will be checked  in all exams.   Students who have  lesson 1 exams and an afternoon exam with a break  in between must stay at school to study.   You are not permitted to leave school between exams.  Study rolls will be checked for all Lesson 3/4 studies. 

Driving to school for exams ‐ If a Year 11 student is planning to drive to and from school, you 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 asap. 

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. 

Year 12 Examination Timetable Semester 1, 2015

Exam Starting

Time

Monday 29 June

Tuesday 30 June

Wednesday

1 July

Thursday

2 July

Friday 3 July

9.00am

Biology (3 hours)

Maths Methods (3 hours) Maths Studies (3 hours) Psychology (2 hours)

Chemistry (3 hours) Geography (2 hours) Info Technology (2 hours)

Physics (3 hours) Tourism (2 hours)

No exams 1.30pm

English Studies (3 hours) English Communications Timed Task (1hr 30mins) (Separate classrooms with teacher)

Modern History (3 hours) Physical Ed (2 hours) Separate room Musicianship (1¾ hours)

Specialist Maths (3 hours)

Nutrition (2 hours) Chinese (3 hours) German (3 hours) (Separate rooms for listening)

Year 12s attend school only for their exams. Students with no exams are encouraged to use the week for ongoing assignment work or VET work 

placements.  All Year 12 exams will be in Kenntnis except possibly the English Comms exam.  Check the daily notice board for English Comms rooms.   Full school uniform is required for exams, KE206 will be the bag storage area.  Signing in/out at Student Reception is not required. Attendance will be checked at exams.   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.  You cannot keep it in your pocket. 

KE206 can be used for study if you have two exams in a day.  The library is unlikely to be available due to staff professional learning workshops. 

Cornerstone College Inc68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

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

Y E A R T W E L V E R E T R E A T

Year 12 RetreatAt the end of May, the Year 12s enjoyed two days away from the rigors of study and school routine, and instead embarked on their Retreat. This is the first time, since Year 8 camp, and the last before end of their schooling, that these students have to be together in a relaxed informal setting. Here is how they reflected on their time away:

“I thought the Retreat was a relaxing time to spend away from the routine and stress of school. I enjoyed time with my friends in a relaxed and friendly setting.”

“It was nice to get away from school for a couple of days and spend more time with peers in an informal, relaxed setting.”

“I really liked the retreat because it was a good break from all the stress we were under with homework. The location was beautiful and it was fun to be in a relaxed environment with all the teachers.”

“The retreat was a positive experience to add to my collection of fond memories at Cornerstone.”

“The retreat was a great opportunity to relax away from school and get to know each other better. It was such a fun time to have together.”