Ministry MattersEnglish Week

Arts AliveYear 12 Art Exhibition

Middle School Orientation DayYear 11/12 Closing Ceremony

Uniform RequirementsStudent Achievements

Important DatesCommunity Notices

Parents, Teachers & FriendsCanteen

Design and Technology

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Here are some riddles for you to consider – how many will you get right? The answers are on page 5.1. There was a girl half my age when I was 12, now I am 64, how old is she?

2. Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month and year and yet they’re not twins. How can this be?

3. What do you call somebody with no body and no nose?

4. A girl throws a baseball. It travels 10 metres in a straight line, touches nothing and then goes right back to the girl. How is that possible?

5. Sometimes I walk in front of you. Sometimes I walk behind you. It is only in the dark that I ever leave you. What am I?

6. I have billions of eyes, yet I live in darkness. I have millions of ears, yet only four lobes. I have no muscle, yet I rule two hemispheres. What am I?

7. What is the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end and the end of every race?

8. We're five little items of an everyday sort; you'll find us all in "a tennis court".

Riddles are fascinating. We love riddles, because we feel somewhere deep down inside we have the capacity to find the answer, to untangle the mystery, to solve the problem.

Even though human minds are limited, we still try to overcome the big riddles of life, and there’s just so many examples that serve as an outstanding record of human accomplishment, and human desire to find the answers.

Even more fascinating is the twist that comes from God. God himself is the one great big riddle no-one in the history of the world has yet been able to solve.

While many attempts have been made to prove the existence of God, the truth is that the riddle remains.

What has never been a riddle for us, however, is that if a God does exist, then there’s one clear

year 11/12 closing ceremony

ministry matters

prayer points • For our students as they close

out their studies for 2017.

• For those travelling over the Christmas period, stay safe.

• For all families, that the love, joy, peace and hope of Christmas will be in their homes this holiday break.

In our Year 11/12 Closing Ceremony last week, 137 Year 12 Graduates were able to celebrate their achievement of 13 years of learning.

The Closing Service and Celebration included special presentations to students who had achieved academic success, and other awards to those who were acknowledged for contributions to the Cornerstone community and beyond. Each student also received their Student Achievement Record.

The theme of 'change' was prevalent throughout both the Service and Mr Fielke's key address to the students. I include a reflection below.

The entire journey, from A to Z, has been a journey of change, some of which has come naturally, but some of which is the result, not just of who you are, but of the investment made in you by those whose job it has been to love you the most.

As you graduate tonight, yes, you have changed. But be aware, you have been changed. Each of you represents the blood, sweat and tears, not only of what you have achieved, but also, of so many who have seen the potential in you, and who have invested in your potential.

As I pondered all of this from a spiritual perspective, I considered a parable that Jesus once told about this idea of investment.

The parable was, in fact, about a bunch of people who were given an amount of cash to go and invest. The first couple did really well, and were even congratulated for the mindset that led them to invest successfully. The third person in the parable, on the other hand, took a different view to the first two, and went and buried the cash in the backyard. While they didn’t make any profit, they were really pleased that they hadn’t done their dough either. Unfortunately, the end of the parable doesn’t turn out so well for the hole-digger.

The moral, if you like – is not about what to do with your cash. The moral, is to know what to do with the investment that God has placed in you. Your job, Class of 2017, is not to go home tonight and dig a hole in the backyard. Your job is to recognise that you are an investment – yes, you have changed, but yes, you have been changed, for purpose and meaning in the world beyond the gates of Cornerstone.

Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing students next year when school commences on Monday, 29 January 2018.

Pastor Albert Gast

words of blessingDo not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.

1 Corinthians 3:18

answer to the dynamic in the relationship between God and humans. That is to solve our salvation problem, we simply need to live a just and good life. No matter which human being you ask, no matter which religion you put under the microscope, it’s always the same answer, that we are justified by the life we live, and that life must be good.

But the riddle only grows, especially when you think about this question from a bible perspective. If living right is the answer to our greatest riddle, then why did Jesus need to come to Earth? Was it just to tell us what we already know, or was it to tell us the answer to the hardest riddle ever formulated?

The answer lies somewhere in the riddle. Jesus did not enter the world from the perspective of law, but from the perspective of grace.

In other words, and here’s the bit we find hard to believe – Jesus fulfilled the law, for us, by grace. He died! And he did it so that we don’t need to justify ourselves. He has done it on our behalf. He showed us we are so sinful we could kill God’s Son. And he showed us that death is not the end of the story.

God’s complex riddle is answered with a response no-one ever believes could be right, except through faith. We’re smart, but not that smart. The wisdom of God, as the New Testament says, is foolishness in the eyes of the world.

So, in terms of answering life’s riddles, for the most part it’s our minds that will sort it all out. In terms of God, though, it’s our hearts and the eyes of faith that solve the problem for us.

Knowing you are loved by God may motivate you to showing his love to others. His love first, our love second. Thanks be to God.

Mr Jamie CameronWellbeing Director

from the leadership team continued

news and eventsEnglish WeekEnglish Week 2017 provided Cornerstone students with a myriad of opportunities to think about and participate in the wonderful world of words.

Activities included:

• Sustained silent reading during extended HG

• Word games – how many words can you make from the following letters? Can you find an 8-letter word? UAOERTCQDW (answer on page 5)

• Short film viewings

• Meet the author session and Q&A with Rebekah Clarkson (author of Barking Dogs)

• Quick draw game – name a kitchen utensil starting with ‘W’

• A book review competition, facilitated by Anakalypsi staff. Congratulations to the winning students: Charli Schulz (Year 8), Eliza Hogben (Year 7) and Zane Wilson-Crowe (Year 7) who each won a $25 Dymocks voucher. An honourable mention also goes to Ruby Homer (Year 7) for her excellent reviews.

• The launch of EDITION 2017, the English LAL’s collection of outstanding student work.

Congratulations to the students whose work was published in EDITION 2017 as listed below.

Mr Daniel Wood English Learning Area Leader

Year 7 Sophie SchiblhutTim HoldbackJasmine HowisKarli RobertsElla FrancisSavannah DrakeLuke DavisKarlie GraceDanae Verwey

Year 8Cate LiebeltElla Schrapel

Year 9Melissa CoulterSophie HeinrichLily van NiekerkOscar HemmingsEmily HinzeBianca BassoZali SimesGeorgie HodgsonFelix Cutting

Lauren StrachanBrittany ProeveAlyssa WhaitJulian Jones

Year 10Lucy HeinrichOphelia NeumannEmily Bowyer

Year 11Jemma ZasteraSarah LongoLaura KellyEmma HodgsonAmy HeinMarina GirgisZoe Steven

Year 12Ruby WashingtonRosie HigginsonSophie RhodesConnor Bryars

EDITION 2017 Contributors Cover art work by Katie Dridan, Year 12

news and eventsYear 12 Art ExhibitionOn Friday, 17 November, Atelier was buzzing with the excitement of the opening of the annual Year 12 Art and Design exhibition.

For many students, creating an art or design work at this level is an intensely personal experience. It requires the artist to reflect upon themselves, their interests and experiences and to respond to the world around them.

It has been quite a journey for each of the students, who have faced various challenges and learned much about themselves.

The exhibition was a fantastic way to conclude the year and celebrate the achievements of our Art and Design students.

Each year Cornerstone purchases an artwork for our collection. This year the selected work was, ‘My City’, acrylic on canvas, by Caitlin Melville.

Keep an eye out for it around the College reception area.

Ms Jacinta Smart Acting Arts Key Learning Area Leader

Arts Alive 2On Tuesday, 21 November, parents and friends were treated to an evening featuring work from some of our talented Year 8 and 9 Art, Drama and Music students and a ‘glimpse into the classrooms’ of these subjects.

On arrival and during interval, guests had the opportunity to see an excellent exhibition of Year 8 and 9 Visual Art works. Also on display were the Year 12 Art and Design major works.

The first half of the program in Atelier, featured a range of musical items, including Year 9 Music classes, soloists and performances from the co-curricular groups: Little Big Band and JIVE (Junior and Intermediate Vocal Ensemble). A number of short Drama items were also provided.

Thank you to all students who presented work on the night, our fantastic Arts staff who prepared and worked with students, and to the many parents and friends who attended in support of our junior Arts students on the night.

Ms Jacinta Smart Acting Arts Key Learning Area Leader

news and events

CongratulationsIn an effort to celebrate teachers that make a difference, this year Nova 919 and Bendigo Bank launched Teacher of the Year, recognising the teachers that go above and beyond in the classroom and community.

We were pleased to be informed that five Cornerstone teachers were nominated by you, our community.

Congratulations to:

Mr Joel LiddicoatMrs Robyn BeamesMr Benjamin BrazzalottoMr Matthew BraidMr Kevin John

Thank you for publicly acknowledging the passion and committment of our staff.

Mad Hatters Tea PartyRecently five Year 11 drama students, old scholar Annalise Johnson (Tweedle Dee) along with teacher Kristen Doherty (Tweedle Dum) were roving performers at the Mad Hatters Tea Party in Balhannah.

The Tea Party aimed to raise money for Catherine House, a foundation that helps women and children from domestic violence and child abuse backgrounds.

The girls entertained the crowd of over a hundred people for two and a half hours and were absolutely sensational!

Jean Collins (White Rabbit) Samantha Roberts (Mad Hatter), Isobel McArthur (Alice), Maddison Crocker (Doormouse) and Makayla Leith (the Queen of Hearts).

Mrs Kristen DohertyDrama Teacher

The following students have been selected to compete at the All Schools Nationals Athletics Championships to be held in Adelaide in December. Congratulations on being rewarded for a lot of hard work and persistence. We wish them the best of luck!

The following students have been selected to compete at the Pacific School Games to be held in Adelaide in December. Participation involves successful State level involvement in a students’ chosen sport. Many, many hours of trialing, training and competition has preceded these games. The following students are to be commended for their outstanding efforts and success. Good luck!

Georgia Wyatt-ReadUnder 14 High

Jump

Rebekah HiltonUnder 16 2000m

Steeplechase

Isabel PopeUnder 16 Triple

Jump

Alicia HarfordUnder 15 Netball

Dominic HampelUnder 17 Softball

Lachlan WilliamsUnder 17 Softball

Liam LucasUnder 17 Softball

Jesse VogtUnder 17 Softball

Congratulations to Isaiah on being selected for SAPOL’s prestigious Leadership camp.

Isaiah RupcicSAPOL Leadership

Camp

student achievements

Riddle Answers1. 582. They are part of a set of triplets3. Nobody knows4. She threw the ball straight up into the air5. Your shadow6. The Human Brain7. The Letter ‘e’8. VowelsAnswer from page 3 EDUCATOR

Mr Anthony Doyle 8398 6019adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.auMrs Virginia Gare 8398 6033vgare@cornerstone.sa.edu.auMrs Helen Mason 8398 6034hmason@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

news and eventsMiddle School Orientation DayOn Friday, 24 November, 160 new Cornerstone students joined us for their Orientation Day. Some were nervous, whilst others were excited for the experience. On arrival they were sorted into their Houses.

After a short welcoming message from our Principal, Mr Fielke and one of the Middle School House Leaders, the students were introduced into their new Home Group members.

Each Home Group participated in some type of activity, which ranged from sharing food to introductory games. The Home Group members were welcoming and excited to greet the new students. After a short devotion in Home Group the new students learnt about some of the unique and special aspects of Cornerstone College and in particular their House.

Soon after they were split into small groups and taken on a short tour of the College, led by a Middle School House Leader. The groups then returned to their Core Groups and participated in many team building activities and some writing tasks lead by their Core Group Teachers.

To conclude the day, the new Year 8 students spent time getting to know current Cornerstone students and stayed with a buddy in their class for lessons 5 and 6.

The new Year 7 students were given a taste of the Arts and Drama at Cornerstone. This also included information about the Extra Curricular activities that they could choose to be involved in. They viewed performances by music groups and Year 8 Drama classes and they also learnt about programs that are run at Cornerstone, such as STRETCH.

It is always a pleasure to welcome new students to Cornerstone. We look forward to their return next year as part of our growing community.

Akeera Chapman and Maddy NypMiddle School House Leaders

Fauna Rescue SA - Purtinga Workshop Sponsored by Bremer Barker Catchment GroupA big thank you to Kate Johnstone from Fauna Rescue SA and her volunteer supporters, Lucy Fielke and Isabelle Steins, for sharing their knowledge about the specific needs and care of orphaned and injured possums.

Thank you also to the members of the community who enjoyed the opportunity to learn from others on how to properly care for our native wildlife.

Fauna Rescue SA is only a phone call away (8289 0986) to give valuable advice on what to do in a range of situations that involve our native wildlife.

Mrs Mary ButlerSustainability Education Coordinator

OPEN DAYThursday, 15 March 2018

PRINCIPAL’S TOURSFriday, 15 June 2018

Wednesday, 22 August 2018Tuesday, 13 November 2018

INFORMATION SESSIONSYear 7, 2021

Tuesday, 19 February 2019 - 6.30pmThursday, 21 February 2018 - 6.30pm

Enquiries: Phone Helen Charles on 8398 6009ALL WELCOME

68 Adelaide RoadMount Barker SA 5251

www.cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Cornerstone College is a co-educational school in the Adelaide Hills; delivering excellence in Years 7-12

learning, wellbeing and care. We warmly invite you to meet our professional and nurturing staff, and see our modern facilities and expansive grounds for yourself.

DIARY DATES 2018

Uniform Requirements for Term 1 2018As we get ready for a new school year, now is a good time to ensure you have your summer uniform. All items are available from The Uniform Shop at the Homemaker Centre, 6 Dutton Road, Mount Barker, phone 8398 3983. Selected items are also available from Cornerstone’s Second-Hand Uniform Shop located next to EFM at the College.

Students wearing their uniform correctly and neatly, shows a commitment to our community and promotes a sense of belonging. Please note, Year 7 students remain in their regular sports uniform throughout the year.

Here are some focus areas to be aware of for Term 1, 2018:

• All students must wear a College hat for outdoor PE lessons and at recess and lunch breaks

• Hair - shoulder length or longer is to be tied back

• Dresses are to be worn ‘on the knee’

• Students are to be clean-shaven

• A maximum of one earring, in the lower lobe of each ear

• Plain silver or gold stud (max. 6mm diameter)

• Plain silver or gold sleeper (max. 12mm diameter)

• Clear diamante (max. 6mm diameter)

• White pearl (max. 6mm diameter)

• It is our preference that students do not wear facial piercings at the College. Students with a nose or ear cartilage piercing may wear a clear insert until healed and the insert can be removed

• If getting a facial piercing, please do so at the start of the holidays so that it can heal and be removed before school returns

• In 2018, we will have completed the six-year rollout of the new uniform and College logo. This means that all old items such as the maroon jumper and any items bearing the old College crest are no longer acceptable uniform items

In addition, our girls now have the option to wear the short-sleeved College blouse and girls’ navy College shorts instead of the summer dress. We hope many will take up this option in 2018.

Comprehensive details of uniform expectations can be found in the Student Diary or please click the photo right for the uniform brochure.

Mr Jamie CameronWellbeing Director

important information

community notices

Southern Cross Cultural Exchange - Interested in a cultural exchange for 2018? Please click on the link below to see all the amazing scholarships available for 2018.

Get Active with Duke of Ed - We have 120 x $400 grants, nationally, available to give young people the opportunity to start the Duke of Ed in 2018 and support the costs of their Physical Recreation Section.

The Office of the Commonwealth Games via their Embracing 2018 legacy program has funded us to encourage disadvantaged young people to improve their general health and fitness; in the spirit of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. This is applicable to new Participants only so they must not have yet commenced the Award or next level i.e. they may have completed Bronze, but are now looking to start Silver.

Guidelines for the grant, key grant deadlines, application forms and agreement form template are all available through the link below.

Mr Tony Moffa - Learning Area Coordinator, Cross Disciplinary Studies

The PT&F 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 Colleen Bradfield on 0401 576 550 email pt&f@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

NEW MEMBERS NEEDED

parents, teachers & friends SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP

Located next to EFM gym

Opening times during holiday break:Open by appointment from

11 Dec - 20 Dec15 Jan - 25 Jan

Please call Sally Yusa to make an appointment on 8398 6060

CLOSED from 12.00PMFriday, 8 Dec

Buying your child’s new school uniform?How you can avoid the stress of buying your child’s new uniform

• Come and visit the friendly team at the Uniform Shop for assistance to organise the correct uniform for your child.

• Avoid the queues and busy holiday periods by coming in early and setting up a layby or purchasing your items in advance.

• If you choose to take your purchase home with you on the day, keep on any tags and try items for size a couple of weeks before school returns. If your child has grown and you need to swap a size, return the item with your receipt and we will happily assist you.

• Layby is a great resource to set you up for your new uniform. Come in and we will assist you to size and fit your child. A 10% deposit will secure your layby and give you the peace of mind of knowing the items are set aside for you. If you change your mind on an item or need to add more items, we are happy to assist. You are free to make payments on your layby or pay it all at the time of collection, take whichever option suits your situation better. When you come in to collect your layby, we encourage you to have your child try it on so that we can ensure the fit is still correct, accounting for any growth over the summer break.

• We are happy to assist you in any way that we can to make the process of new uniform fittings as stress free and easy as possible. We look forward to seeing you soon for all your uniform needs.

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Thursday 15 March 2018, 9amCall to Book your Place Now!

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canteen

WEEKLY WINNERS

Week 6Maddison Leckie

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we NEED your HELP

Where: CORNERSTONE COLLEGE CANTEEN

When: Once, Twice or Three times a Term (That’s up to YOU)

Hours: 9.00am to 2.00pm

Experience: Not necessary. Everything you need to know will be learnt within a short space of time.

Salary: "Your choice of lunch from the menu”, plenty of tea or coffee and best of all friendship.

Bonus: Your child(ren) are happy to see you in their school canteen. You get to meet new people and make good friends within the school community. Grandparents also welcome.

Please contact Evie on ymitchell@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

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S P O N S O R E D B Y

6/12 Year 7 & 8 Showcase Evening7/12 Year 7-10 Closing Service

8/12 Middle School Activities Day8/12 Last Day of Term

School Stream AppThe College School Stream app has been phased out. For information on Calendar dates, Uniform, Canteen,

Family Handbook and more, please log in to Charis

Term 1 - 29 Jan – 13 AprilTerm 2 - 30 Apr – 29 June Term 3 - 23 Jul – 28 SepTerm 4 - 15 Oct – 7 Dec

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Phone: 08 8398 6000Fax: 08 8398 6098

communications@cornerstone.sa.edu.auwww.cornerstone.sa.edu.au

2018 term dates

year 10 gingerbread houses