Winter 2018

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Imagination is the spiritual theme of focus and exploration at Cornerstone College in 2018. In many ways, imagination is an integral part of our development and learning, and is a critical ingredient to the quality of our lives.

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As Albert Einstein once reflected:Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.

Imagination provides us with capacity to construct and form mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to our senses.

Imagination stimulates creativity and innovation. Every field of human endeavour has been blessed and progressed by individuals allowing their imagination to stretch and expand their thoughts. Without imagination, curiosity, creativity and daring to be wrong, many of the advancements in our world may never had come to fruition.

Imagination is an inventive force for our future. When we focus only on the day to day, we are prone to recreate the same experiences. But, when we use our imagination to focus on the reality beyond our current experience, wonderful change can occur.

Imagination compels and propels. Thinking of the possibilities and opportunities can stir a strong sense of meaning and purpose. Imagination provides a sense of awe. Perhaps this can be best exemplified by children playing, and the joy and marvel that imagination brings.

Imagination helps us deal with the challenges we face in our world. Imagination can enable us to take some time out, recharge, refocus and empower us to cope with what may otherwise seem insurmountable.

In short, imagination enables us to wonder, think and act to a width that we would otherwise believe to be impossible, and to hope, connect and serve to a depth we would otherwise think impossible to believe.

Craig Fielke Principal

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3 Failed Generation

4 Academic Results

6 Swimming Carnival

7 Athletics Day

9 Celebrating Achievements

12 Music

14 Career Pathways

16 LEAH Schools

19 Cornerstonians

27 Diary Dates

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On Monday, 30 April, page 1 of The Advertiser, boldly claimed that we are a Failed Generation of educators in response to the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Report, 2015. The PISA report examines not just what students know in science, reading and mathematics, but what they can do with what they know.

Over the past 15 years, statistics show that Australian students have slipped from fourth in the world for reading to 16th, from 11th in mathematics to 25th, and from eighth in science to 14th.

It is important to note though, that these statistics are based on overall PISA test results of students in all educational sectors of Australia: Government, Catholic and Independent.

What it does not show is that Australian independent schools, including Cornerstone College, rank exceptionally well from a global perspective and out-perform all other educational sectors in Australia. When the data is separated, students attending Australian independent schools reverse this trend, with reading literacy placed first globally, mathematical literacy placed equal fifth and scientific literacy placed second. Clearly, schools such as Cornerstone have not failed a generation of learners.

We believe that there are always opportunities to make progress in education. Leadership at Cornerstone College are strong advocates for continuous reflection and interrogation of current practices to ensure we provide the most effective and valuable learning for our students.

Our approach is well celebrated, and forms the basis for a key partnership with Flinders University where pre-service teachers are offered long-term placements and are actively mentored within the Cornerstone College environment. In return, Cornerstone College staff are encouraged to further develop their passion for life-long learning, through post graduate studies at Flinders University.

Initiatives such as our partnership with Flinders University are just one reason we are confident that Cornerstone is and will continue to be at the forefront of quality learning and sustained wellbeing for our community.

As the Strategic Goals 2013-2018 document nears an end, we are commencing work on our next strategic plan, To 2020 and Beyond and we invite all members of the College community to provide input to the strategic planning process during the second half of the year.

Craig Fielke Principal

Independent school OECD ranking versus all schools ranking:

PISA 2015 Australian Schools’ Average Score and (OECD Rank)

Australian Independent Schools’ Average Score and (OECD Rank)

Reading Literacy 503 (16th) 544 (1st)

Mathematical Literacy 494 (25th) 532 (equal 5th)

Scientific Literacy 510 (14th) 552 (2nd)

Source: AHISA (Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia)

FAILED GENERATION

3 Failed Generation

4 Academic Results

6 Swimming Carnival

7 Athletics Day

9 Celebrating Achievements

12 Music

14 Career Pathways

16 LEAH Schools

19 Cornerstonians

27 Diary Dates

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2017 ACADEMIC RESULTS

Cornerstone College students achieve at a high level. We are tremendously proud of the Class of 2017 and congratulate them on their achievements.

At Cornerstone College we recognise, understand and strive to ensure students have the skills and habits to flourish in the world.

There are a myriad of learning intentions our students encounter that help them to develop positive skills and habits. As such, there is a deserved and necessary focus on the achievements of students at a Year 12 level.

Equally, there are many other aspects to the journey a student undertakes at Cornerstone that will make a combined difference to how they contribute and have an influence in the world beyond school.

We also recognise the value of students extending and/or supporting their learning via VET course offerings.

Of the 2017 cohort, 40% of students completed a Certificate III course, whilst 28% completed their SACE Certificate because they studied a VET course.

Last year, we were delighted that ten Merit Awards were achieved across the subjects of English, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Nutrition, Physics, Research Projects, Specialist Mathematics and Workplace Practices.

SACE Merit Winners

Congratulations to our SACE Merit winners Katie Dridan, Rosemary Higginson, Katherine Moularadellis, Sophie Rhodes, Samuel Schultz, Lucy Schumacher, Adele Spowart and Ruby Washington.

DUX of College

Based on his Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.75, Samuel Schultz was awarded Dux of the College. Sophie Rhodes achieved an ATAR of 98.7 and was awarded Proxime Assessit.

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1 Samuel Schultz delivers a poignant address as Dux of the College during Opening Worship.

2 Principal Craig Fielke congratulates the 2017 Year level high achieversYear 7: Karlie Grace, Georgia Hamilton, Max MayYear 8: Liam Hinze, Gemma Klose, Cate Liebelt Year 9: Lucy Fielke, Emily Hinze, Julie Kim Year 10: Madison Anning Year 11: Amy Hein

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Highest AchieversSamuel Schultz – Dux of the College 99.75 Merit in Mathematical Methods, Physics & Specialist Mathematics

Sophie Rhodes – Proxime Accessit 98.70 Merit in Nutrition

Brooklyn Hassold 98.65 2 A+

Jayden White 98.55 2 A+

Lucy Schumacher 96.90 1 A+, Merit in General Mathematics

Rosemary Higginson 96.30 1 A+, Merit in Research Project

Katherine Moularadellis 95.75 1 A+, Merit in English

Piers Lewis 95.25

Maayan Goldstein 93.8

Emma Klatt 93.7

Samuel Schultz

Rosemary Higginson

Brooklyn Hassold

Piers Lewis

Sophie Rhodes

Katherine Moularadellis

Jayden White

Maayan Goldstein

Lucy Schumacher

Emma Klatt

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The annual Middle School Swimming Carnival was held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool on Friday, 9 February.

FINAL SCORES

1ST NATURI 619 2ND MOORAK 603 3RD AROONA 560 4TH BATTUNGA 483Well done to all the students who participated. Thank you to the parents, staff, College Leaders and the Senior House Leaders for their help and support throughout the day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

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ATHLETICS DAYHOUSE SHIELD WINNERS – NATURI

Moorak boasted the ‘best dressed’ House area on the hill. Teacher Joel Liddicoat made an impression in the Aroona House Lap, managing to lug his Braveheart inspired costume around the track. Battunga dominated almost all the novelty events, performing particularly well in the Tug ‘o’ War. Naturi once again seemed to have competitors in almost every single event on the day; their participation enabled them to add another Athletics Shield to their ranks – winning for the fourth year in a row!

Dan Anderson Health & PE Support Officer

The annual Inter-House Athletics Carnival was held on Friday, 9 March on Morella Oval. We were blessed with beautiful warm weather and it was fantastic to see the high levels of participation from students across all four Houses.

FINAL SCORES

1ST NATURI 2934 2ND MOORAK 2752 3RD AROONA 2574 4TH BATTUNGA 2344

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Monday, 21 May saw the start of Battunga Focus Week where the whole Cornerstone community participated in a week of food, friends, frogs, and of course, green.

Throughout the week, Friendly Frogs and Buddy Buds were available to buy for a friend, teacher, or other important person.

Friday, 25 May was the Day of the Green – Focus Day, with wonderful music provided by Year 12 students Sebastian Brook, Amy Hein, and Michael Cooper in the Plaza, and food for sale from the House Leaders.

A popular choice was Battunga Brownies, and we also had Frogs-in-a-Pond for sale (chocolate frogs in green jelly), which was perfect for the hot day. On top of all of this, there was a very green photo booth for candid snaps with friends.

Collectively, Cornerstone raised almost $1,800 for Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS).

Deanne Bovingdon Battunga House Leader

On Monday, 2 April we began Naturi Focus week and Cornerstone was ‘caked’ in Naturi spirit.

Friday, 6 April students flocked to the cake stands at recess and lunchtime for a wide variety of decorated colourful home baked treats. With fun music to choose from and the vibrancy of a non-uniform day and photo booth, Naturi Focus Day was a day of excitement.

Thank you to all the budding cooks who baked a cake, cookies or cupcakes for ALWS. We were very pleased to raise over $1,500 to support their continued work in rural Cambodia.

Lazuli Chittleborough Naturi House Leader (Year 9)

BATTUNGA FOCUS WEEK

NATURI FOCUS WEEK

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National Army Cadet Adventure Training Award (ATA)In April, Ben Reissenweber (Year 11), and Mayson Waterhouse (Year 11), were chosen to compete in the National Army Cadet Adventure Training Award (ATA) in Canberra. Ben was selected as Commander of the South Australian Team.

The ATA involved extreme levels of personal stress, to perform for a solid week of physical, mental, academic and emotional endurance. Ben and Mayson were the minimum age for the challenge and competed against other cadets up to 19 years of age.

The ATA testing was a 24 hour a day process. Ben broke the Cadet chin up record at ADFA as part of an obstacle course component.

Ben and Mayson were awarded gold badges in recognition of their achievements. The badges are presented to less than 1% of all ADF cadets Australia wide.

Ian Mars Humanities & Social Sciences Learning Areas Leader

Commemoration of the Battle of Amiens On Saturday, 4 August Tom Moularadellis (Year 11) embarked on an international journey to represent the Australian Army Cadets at the one-hundred-year commemoration of the Battle of Amiens, France.

The event involved representing Australia while interacting with other Army Cadets from around the world.

The selection process involved a written nomination submitted to a national selection board based in Canberra. Tom was selected based on merit, leadership and his committment to the organisation.

The trip was an amazing opportunity to share rare experiences and show respect to those who fought and passed in Amiens.

CELEBRATINGACHIEVEMENTS

Australian Wakeboard NationalsWell done to Lauren Schwarz (Year 12) for winning the Junior Women's Division of the Australian Wakeboard Nationals in Renmark. Lauren also competed at the Moomba Masters in Victoria, where she was ranked fourth in the world!

Mediterranean International CupCongratulations to Michael Smallridge (Year 10) on being selected to compete with the Adelaide United Under 15 team at the Mediterranean International Cup in Barcelona, Spain during March.

Paxton Davis-MattnerCongratulations to Paxton Davis-Mattner (Year 11) who was selected for the South Australian Girls U18 squad to play in the National AFLW Under 18 Championships.

The Croweaters clashed with Northern Territory in Darwin during May and then combined to form the Central Allies for the AFL U18 National Championships on the Gold Coast in July.

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PASSION MEDITATIONOn Sunday, 25 March and Monday, 26 March the Year 12s performed the 2018 Passion Meditation – a thought provoking, stylised, contemporary interpretation of the Easter message based on the seven statements uttered by Christ during the Crucifixion.

In preparation for the Passion Meditation, students reflected on each statement and how it relates to them and their world.

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?We often find ourselves questioning God and why he put us through certain things. It’s hard to focus on God and the bigger picture when your life is seemingly falling to pieces around you. It is easy to put the blame on God. But God knows exactly what is best for us in the long run.

He uses our trials for a greater purpose that we cannot comprehend in the moment.

Watching his children suffer, especially His Son, would be ridiculously hard despite knowing that it’s for the best and it will be okay in the long run. That’s the grace of God.

Father, into your hands I commend my spirit I struggle with sometimes feeling like I have to do everything myself, like I have no spiritual support, and I just have to remember that God is there for me.

Forgive them, for they know not what they do People’s actions affect our lives, but how we respond to these actions is our personal decision. Do you forgive them, or let it fester in you?

I believe that it is an important statement to live by, religious or not, as it helps us remember the anger is not worth the pain.

Woman, here is your son… Jesus shows his compassion for his mother and the importance of family. The shadow dance draws on these themes of family and adoption. I am reminded that, despite how worthless I can sometimes feel, God has adopted me into his family.

This day you will be with me in paradiseI think we live in God’s paradise. We must remember that and treat every day as a blessing.

Yes, there is a greater paradise to come, but every day is a joy and a blessing.

I thirst Every day it is so evident that people are always thirsting for something. Longing for something, wanting something more.

I thirst for forgiveness, comfort and love.

It is finishedWhen Jesus said, ‘it is finished’, he meant it. I often struggle to accept that there is nothing more God expects from me in order to have a relationship with him.

Jesus’ sacrifice finished what we could never do for ourselves, so now we don’t have to prove anything. We are accepted as we are.

Simona McMaster Christian Living Learning Area Leader

Group shot from left to right: Danny Smith, Matthew Cooper (staff), Millie Wright, Paige Kleinig, Alayna Hawke, Michael Cooper, Michelle Stewart, Claire-Eilidh Downs, Jonathan Venner, Jean Collins, Andrew Traeger (staff), Thomas Johnson, Maddison Crocker, Helen Gonsior (staff), Ruby Allen, Sophie Zerner (staff), Amy Hein, Django Scott-Cowling, Isobel McArthur and Laura Kelly.

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The idea of blessing animals comes from St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the natural environment.

On Tuesday, 20 March we held our inaugural Blessing of the Animals, inviting students and parents to bring a pet to school to celebrate the richness of creation, and particularly, their pet's place in it.

We were pleased to have a myriad of dogs, cats, lizards and even two ponies visit our service. On reflection, the students’ reactions to the animals entering our gym spoke volumes of the genuine affection we have for our furry and not so furry friends.

Prior to the blessing, College Chaplain, Andy Traeger, shared some brief facts about St Francis of Assisi, who is famous for his own appreciation of animals and the natural environment.

While St Francis lived in the 13th century, his attitude and writings regarding animals remain today. Even World Animal Day is attributed to St Francis.

We give thanks to all parents, carers, staff and students who contributed to the service.

Albert Gast College Pastor

INAUGURAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

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HOT HOUSE

You know what music is?

God's little reminder that there's something else beside us in this universe, harmonic connections between all living beings, everywhere, even the stars.Robin Williams in August Rush (2007)

One could be mistaken for thinking that no event is complete in the community unless Hot House is in the house!During Semester One, Cornerstone’s Senior funk, soul and jazz ensemble, Hot House, comprising Sebastian Brook (Bass Guitar), Michael Cooper (Drums), Amy Hein (Piano/Voice), Sarah Dickinson (Clarinet/Saxophone) and Paige Kleinig (Clarinet/Saxophone), directed by Anthony Janus (staff), have performed at a number of community events including the Queen’s Baton Relay event in Hahndorf for the Commonwealth Games; the Law Enforcement Torch Run at Auchendarroch House for the Special Olympics; the St Mark’s Primary School fete; and the 1998, 20 Year Reunion dinner.

For more information about Cornerstone’s thriving music and performing arts program, or to book Hot House or the Somethin’ Else Choir for a gig, please contact Anthony Janus or Sophie Zerner at the College.

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GENERATIONS IN JAZZ

So, Somethin' Else Jazz Choir…"What's your story?"From 4-6 of May, nine budding singers couldn't keep the smile off their faces at the 2018 Generations in Jazz festival in Mount Gambier. Only once did a 'Cloudburst' and sprinkle a few drops of rain, but nothing could dampen the incredible weekend. Amazing concerts featuring Patti Austin, The Cat Empire, The Idea of North, Nazrine Rahmani and Shannon Barnett topped off the evenings.

The atmosphere was unlike any other – 5,000 students on their feet and cheering, unified by music. Saturday was filled with watching the many students compete in band and vocal divisions, including big bands, small jazz band combinations and small and large choirs.

We competed in Vocal Division 3, singing a set piece titled Bury the Story and a second piece called Cloudburst. Amazingly, we were placed fifth of 51 schools.

Sunday was a chance to attend workshops with The Idea of North and the The Cat Empire to grow our knowledge of jazz, rhythm and performance.

We finished the weekend visiting tourist attractions in Mount Gambier and enjoying a sit down dinner on our way home in Keith. The Somethin' Else choir experienced a weekend of inspirational music and laughter, all the while making incredible lifelong memories.

Amy Hein (Year 12)

The Somethin' Else Jazz Choir thanks

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2018 Schools Auction Championships

The hammer fell on another Schools Auction Championship International Final, on Thursday, 24 May at Cornerstone College.

Sebastian Brook (Year 12) and Mitchell Hawke (Year 11) both represented Cornerstone College in the finals.

Victory went to Sebastian, who for the second consecutive year, was crowned the 2018 Schools Auction Champion.

Sebastian had the audience and adjudicators hooked, selling the dream of a home with a view on Kangaroo Island.

This is a significant achievement against strong competition from South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.

We thank in particular Lindsay Warner (competition founder) and Sandra Berry, real estate guru and student mentor, for their investment in all students during this process.

Sandra Berry generously provided weekly workshops with our students, where she mentored them on the art of auction, assisting students to build knowledge, self esteem and public speaking skills whilst also providing a quick study on real estate laws governing property purchase.

As the winning home school, Cornerstone College will host the event again next year.

Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

Mock Interviews

Term 1 for Workplace Practices students culminated in the Mock Interview Day on Monday, 9 April. This community event involved all Year 10 students and over 25 mock interviewers both from the wider community and the College.

Each student applied for a position, developed their resumé, application letter and folio, as they would for a real job. They were interviewed by the ‘employers’ and received valuable feedback.

The day would not have been possible without the team of volunteers from a huge range of employment sectors.

Roger Moreton Cross Disciplinary Studies Learning Area Leader

Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day

On Friday, 1 June, we held our annual Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day. This was an opportunity for our students to interact and engage with local employers, universities, training providers and industry specialists.

The focus of the day was to learn about different career pathways, what employers are looking for, and the connections between industry requirements and curriculum.

Jobs are forever changing and evolving. Many of our students will end up in jobs that haven’t been invented yet. For this reason we encourage students to explore and experience mulitple pathways and to be flexible in their choices.

Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

CAREER PATHWAYS

19 students compteted in the heats

3 students competed from Cornerstone College

9 students from SA went through to finals

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On Tuesday, 29 May the College unveiled two Peramangk signs, recognising the importance of our First Peoples. This event coincided with National Reconciliation Week.The Aboriginal Education Focus Group (AFG) have been working on the Peramangk sign project for close to two years. These signs are an acknowledgment of the Peramangk culture and a recognition of the importance of the Peramangk lands upon which Cornerstone College is built.

Following is an excerpt of the speech by James Heinrich, a student on the AFG.

My journey for reconciliation started in 2016, whilst attending a conference in Murray Bridge run by Reconciliation SA and the Act Now Theatre. It was there that I realised I could make a difference.

Last year I attended the Reconciliation Breakfast celebrating 50 years since the 1967 referendum.

As a part of the breakfast, we heard from renowned historian and author, Dr Jackie Huggins who shared personal stories about racism and discrimination directed towards her at a young age.

Last week, Cornerstone held our Indigenous Focus Week, which is aimed at building positive relationships and understanding with all members in the community to promote reconciliation.

I was fortunate to lead the opening chapel and provide insight to the school about the importance of reconciliation.

The morning included many visitors including Brock Hebberman (2007) (2017 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year), Mandy Brown (Country Arts SA, Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Engagement Facilitator) and Michael Coglin (Senior Kuyeta Chairperson - Peramangk Descendants Heritage and Land Council Incorporated).

We are so privileged to have a working relationship with these generous community members.

Jacinta Smart Aboriginal Education Focus Person Acting Arts Learning Area Leader

RECOGNITION OF PERAMANGK COUNTRY

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LEAH SCHOOLSSt Mark’s Lutheran Primary SchoolThe beginning of a new school year is always exciting. In Term 1, it was wonderful to watch 47 Foundation students begin their first day of school. There were certainly smiles all round!

Our twilight Sports Day is always a wonderful opportunity for students to demonstrate their sportsmanship. It was lovely to see parents, grandparents and special friends cheer on students. This semester students also had the opportunity to compete in SAPSASA athletics, cross country as well as Courier Cup.

On Thursday, April 12 our Year 5 students hosted German Day. Year 5’s provided cooking classes, egg decorating sessions as well as various craft making opportunities for all classes!

At St Mark’s we value the connection we have with Cornerstone College. The Legacy Program provided

students from the College the opportunity to support our students in the area of Literacy and Sport.

Another highlight was our Special Friends and Biggest Morning Tea. Visitors were invited into classrooms where they participated in various activities. This was followed by a delicious morning tea organised by our Parents and Friends.

In Term 2, our Foundation students travelled to the Adelaide Zoo for their first ‘big school’ excursion!

A school year is made up of so many defining moments. One very special occasion was Maundy Thursday. This year our community of 323 students, 35 staff and parents gathered before the cross – and to the sound of hammering nails we thanked God for the sacrifice of His son and the forgiveness of our sins. 

Loredana Saracini Deputy Principal

Lobethal Lutheran SchoolLobethal Lutheran Tomatis® Research ProjectDuring Semester One, 25 students from Lobethal Lutheran School took part in the Tomatis Research Project.

The project involves using a set of wireless headphones to play electronically modulated music. This music includes pieces by Mozart, classic waltzes and even Gregorian chants.

Students then spend an hour quietly participating in creative activities such as drawing or painting, playing memory and attention games.

Adelaide Hills Tomatis consultant Dr Donna Palmer, has been working with us to co-ordinate this program. She has looked into the benefits of the Tomatis Method for students with learning difficulties. Dr Palmer described the process as being like “ear gymnastics” helping to stimulate different muscles inside the ear.

• Auditory processing problems

• Dyslexia, ADD and ADHD

• Memory/motivation

• Motor skill problems

• Attention/concentration

• Learning difficulties

• Creativity/confidence

• Balance/coordination

• Emotional regulation

• Speech delays

• Sensory integration

• Communication skills

• Voice, acting, music

• Depression/stress/anxiety

The overall academic performance of the participating students in the project has been wonderful.

When analysing Progressive Achievement Test data there were much bigger academic gains for those students who participated in the project than those who did not.

Cassie Kopias Principal

The Tomatis program was developed in the 1960s but this was the first time it has been trialled in a school in SA.

The aim of this program is to improve:

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St Michael’s Lutheran SchoolALWS fundraisingSt Michael’s SRC have been selling icy poles each week to raise money to support the work of ALWS. Students also came to school with ‘crazy and creative hair’ for a gold coin donation. In total $474 was raised throughout the term.

SAPSASA AthleticsFor the second year running, St Michael’s were successful in winning the adjusted trophy in the Mount Barker region for SAPSASA Athletics. We congratulate Elle-Rose Shearer for winning the best performing female athlete for the competition.

Camp to Sovereign HillRecently St Michael’s Year 4 and 5 students travelled to Sovereign Hill to participate in the Costumed Schools program. Students spent two days immersed in life in the 1840’s gold fields.

As part of the Museum, students experienced school, gold panning, gold pouring, mining and life in general, while dressed as children from 1840. The ‘real life’ experience of this camp provides memories that last a lifetime.

Terri Taylor Principal

Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills (LEAH) RebateDid you know that Cornerstone offers a rebate to parents who have students enrolled at Cornerstone College and one of our partner LEAH schools at the same time?

The Cornerstone College rebate is offered to parents with students at either St Mark's - Mt Barker, St Michael's - Hahndorf or Lobethal Lutheran at the same time as they have students at Cornerstone College.

LEAH primary schools offer a $100 per child rebate for students currently at the school, whilst Cornerstone provides a $250 rebate for siblings of these students enrolled and in attendance at Cornerstone in the same year.

To apply for the rebate, please obtain an application form from your respective LEAH Primary School.

Rebates are applied after the completion of Term 1 at Cornerstone College.

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Bringing the community together is one of the charters of the PT&F and Semester One has provided unique opportunities for a number of firsts.We commenced the year with Athletics Day and our first ever cake stall which was supported by parents and students alike.

The PT&F were fortunate to win a small grant through the Minister for Education and Child Development which enabled us to bring Mark Le Messurier to the College for a wonderful parent evening.

Mark’s presentation on understanding the middle years blues enabled more than 250 invested parents to gain insight and clear strategies on navigating this sometimes tricky period with teenagers.

Semester One ended with our first PT&F Quiz Night hosted by quiz master extraordinaire Tim Glover. Guests enjoyed an entertaining night of fun facts while bagging a bargain through the silent auction.

Through your generosity, we raised more than $4,000 for the Anakalypsi (Library) redevelopment.

We also ran a number of additional fundraisers during Semester One, including our annual bulb drive through Tesselaar bulbs, offering yummy McCues Pies as perfect freezer fillers for cold nights after sports, and the traditional Entertainment Book.

We still have a limited number of Entertainment Books available for sale from the College reception, or members of the extended community can purchase a digital Entertainment Book directly by visiting cornerstone.sa.edu.au/community/booking-events.

The PT&F are delighted to continue offering second hand uniforms for sale through the shop located at inbarendi lower. The Communications & Engagement team take bookings for fittings on Tuesdays and Thursdays during most weeks of the term, while the PT&F open the shop on designated days in the first and final weeks of each term, as well as on some Saturdays during holidays. Clean uniforms for sale on consignment can be dropped to the Communications & Engagement team during business hours.

This year we have been using signup.com to mobilise parents to assist with events and fundraising, with the Food and Fun Fest rapidly approaching, parent support is critical.

We are hoping to make the 2018 Food and Fun Fest on Friday, 2 November more of a Christmas market and welcome external stallholders.

If you are interested in exhibiting, or are able to volunteer at the pop up food stalls, please email ptf@cornerstone.sa.edu.au.

Finally, we thank you for generously supporting us, and especially thank the PT&F committee for their ongoing commitment to the College, and the parents who generously volunteer to support many of our events.

Colleen Bradfield PT&F President

PT&F REPORT

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Who is Alex Manly?I was a student at Cornerstone College, graduating Year 12 in 2013.

I went to university for a week after finishing school before realizing I wanted to pursue cycling 100%.

What are you doing now?I am a professional track and road cyclist. I spend 6 months each year based in Adelaide with the Australian Track Cycling program and 6 months based in Northern Italy in a small town called Gavirate, 40 km north of Milan.

I race around Europe for Australian professional cycling team Mitchelton-Scott. In Gavirate there is a mini AIS called the ETC (European Training Centre) which helps support Australian athletes in Europe.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?I aspire to be an Olympic gold medallist and in a position to be able to support other aspiring athletes.

What is your greatest strength?I believe in myself and others.

What is your greatest weakness?I get hangry (being irritable due to hunger).

What is your greatest accomplishment?Winning gold in the Team Pursuit at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Life wise – well I am still working on this!

Describe a typical week in your life?At the moment I am living in northern Italy. I will fly home from a race somewhere in Europe on Monday, recover from the race, train throughout Italy and Switzerland (which is very close to where I live) and then fly to another race the following weekend.

Each day I’ll go to the shops or small fruit stall to get some fresh produce. I’ll see my teammates who also live here and use the ETC.

Life in Italy is slow on the weekdays which I really enjoy and then high speed on the weekends when I am racing.

I am an ambassador for World Bicycle Relief, an organisation that distributes high-quality bicycles in rural areas of developing countries to provide independence, self-empowerment and joy. Farmers use the bicycles to increase productivity, students use them to attend class and health care workers use them to visit patients.

If you can invite 5 people to dinner, who would they be?I would have to set the table for 8 including me, Beyoncé, Cathy Freeman, Buddha, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II and Liza Koshy.

What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?Probably my Year 10 experience trip to the Northern Territory and Year 9 camp. I enjoyed spending time with my friends.

Who was your most inspirational teacher?Mrs Helen Brockelbank. I still apply the principles I learnt from Mrs Brockelbank in my life every day.

CORNERSTONIANS

ROAD TO GOLD Picutred: Annette Edmondson, Maeve Plouffe, Alex Manly and Breanna Hargrave

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Chris Altmann (1996)Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Altmann credits learning to play the guitar to current Cornerstone College Year 7 teacher, Andy Liebelt, and speaks fondly of the importance music played throughout his childhood with his family band.

He made his first and only guitar in Year 12 at Cornerstone, and was awarded both the Technology and Music Awards in his final year.

He remembers with pride his music teachers at school – Gina Dutschke and Lisa Abrahams – and how they encouraged him to study music after school.

At the time, Chris was more interested in taking on the world with his musicianship and sought employment with the music giant Brashes (Allans Billy Hyde) in Gawler Place, offering the freedom that performance brought with his original country rock band The Drowners, which quickly took him to the Melbourne independent music scene.

Chris’s next modern rock band, The Vanders were signed to Liberation Music (Mushroom Records), with whom he recorded four EPs, and from there, Chris launched as a solo artist, his genre steeped in early 1970s Americana.

Chris relocated to Canada in 2011 where he continues to follow his passion both as a professional session musician with artists including Henry Wagons, Tim Hicks and Suzannah Espie; and as a soloist, writing, producing and recording music in his century-old home.

Chris plays a pedal steel guitar, similar to a slide guitar, which is used predominantly in country music. It’s an iconic sound that is difficult to master. Chris also loves playing the Blue Grass banjo.

Highlights of his career include:

• 2010 Release of first Solo EP: Que Paso

Winner, Rhythms Australasian Debut Album of the Year Readers Poll: Que Paso

Nominated for The Age EG Award for Best Male Artist

• 2011 Official showcase at the Americana Music Festival and Conference

• 2012 Release of Nothing But Nice Things

• 2013 Nashville Songwriting Residency through Australia Council for the Arts

• 2016 Release of Renaissance Man

• Performing with Tim Hicks, Mick Thomas’s Shackleton, The Immigrant Union, Tim Roger’s Temperance Union, Wagons, The Little Stevies and Suzannah Espie

• Australian support for Joe Pug (USA), Those Darlins (USA), and Shane Nicholson

Chris has no regrets in life, except perhaps not studying Jazz at university after school, which he laughingly admits that he might just do when he turns 60.

And as for life-long mentors and friends, Chris and Andy Liebelt still jam together spontaneously whenever they have a chance!

Old Scholars wishing to get in touch whilst in Canada can reach out to Chris via Chris@ridinhighrecords.com

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IndiagoIndiago have one of the biggest and most unique Alternative Rock sounds in the country.

Founded in 2011 by 2010 Cornerstone graduates Will Solomon, Shane Cox and Harry Townsend together with celebrated current staff member, Anthony Janus, the line up now includes audio technician and Cornerstonian, Matt Cooper (2014).

Indiago have already secured their place on the tickets of Birds of Tokyo, Dan Sultan, Fuel (USA), Timberwolf and Shannon Noll.

With the release of an independent EP and their fourth studio single, recorded here in the Adelaide Hills, Gusto, they'll soon take their music to the world. Critics have them firmly tipped to follow in the footsteps of the Kings of Leon, Gang Of Youths and Foo Fighters.

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Kat Williams (2005) was awarded 2018 South Australian Skate Champion and will shortly travel to the USA to represent Australia at the X-Games.

Kat has won a full scholarship with the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI) and hopes to become the first female street skater at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

24.two Following from the extraordinary success of 24.one, 24.two is the exciting second collaboration between emerging and professional theatre practitioners brought together by the Play Every Day Actors' Studio and Cornerstonians, Creative Director, Rachael Williams (2005) and Head of Production, Holly Wright (2006).

Through this collaboration, writers, performers and production crews have just 24 hours to produce and perform 6 one act plays.

The event is hosted in the Atelier Theatre and the performance of 24.two commences at 8.00pm on Saturday, 13 October.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, join the discussion on Facebook.com/playeverydayactorsstudio

SACE Art ExhibitionCongratulations to 2017 graduates Bella Giles (pictured right) and Caitlin Melville on being selected to exhibit their Year 12 major pieces in the 2018 SACE Art Exhibition at Adelaide College of the Arts.

2003 Rhodes ScholarTamson Pietsch (1995) is Senior Lecturer in Social & Political Sciences and Director of the Australian Centre for Public History at UTS where she also holds an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship.

Dr. Chris Hunt (1998) practices at the Mt Barker South clinic. He enjoys all aspects of family medicine and has special interests in Mental Health, Mental Health Training and Indigenous Health.

Chris studied medicine after originally working as a Research Physicist and English Teacher in Korea.

Andrew Bahnert (2005) is a Senior Athletic Performance Specialist (Fitness and Conditioning) with the Greater Western Sydney Giants. He is responsible for fitness and conditioning of the players. He ensures the physical load and recovery of players is accurately planned and managed for training and games. Andrew came to the Giants from the Adelaide Crows in 2012 with expertise in the use of GPS for physical load monitoring.

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Where are the nowMing Chong (2016) (Chong Ming Xuan) is studying a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at the Australian National University, Canberra.

He plans a career in investment banking and spent the 2017/18 summer as an intern at a multi-national insurance company in Asia.

In accepting this internship, Ming became the youngest employee in the history of the company. Keep trail blazing Ming!

Josh Fielding (2010) finished up in 2009 to learn the plumbing trade. He now owns JF Plumbing Services. He also bought his first home about 2 years ago and is loving his career choice.

Brock Hebberman (2007) was awarded the 2017 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year last year. The award recognised Brock's work helping companies understand the culture shift around employing individuals with First Nation heritage and what that means in context to business.

Brock has recently returned from Sydney where he was invited to speak to more than 400 Aboriginal business people on the 'Mindset of an Entrepreneur'.

Thank you, Brock, for assisting us to build on our understanding of Aboriginal culture and supporting us to recognise the importance of your ancestral lands, the Peramangk Nation.

Ryan Highet (2014) was recently awarded PEER's Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year, the highest accolade for a graduating apprentice.

You can find Ryan at SA Unique Electrical, based right here, in the Adelaide Hills.

Anthony Lapinskas (1998) celebrates his 20th year with Inavogue Kitchen Cabinets this year. He has won best umpire in the River Murray Netball Association three times and is the President of the Murray Bridge Table Tennis Association.

Thomas Liddell-Page (2016) has recently finished filming a short film titled Residue which premiers at the Mercury Cinema in December (online release in 2019). The film centres around Rachael who finds herself trapped in a room, her only chance at freedom is to confront the person who put her there.Pictured1 Ming Chong2 Josh Fielding3 Brock Hebberman4 Ryan Highet5 Anthony Lapinskas

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KEEP IN TOUCHAre you a Cornerstone Old Scholar?Would you like to update your address?Or tell us what's been happening since you graduated? Send us an email toconnections@cornerstone.sa.edu.auTo keep up to date follow us: facebook.com/CornerstoneCollegeMtBarker instagram.com/cornerstonecollegesa

COLLECT YOUR PROJECTSCornerstone College currently has a number of Year 12 Research Projects in our archives.

If you would like to claim yours, please contact Sally Yusa at syusa@cornerstone.sa.edu.au or on 8398 6000 before Friday 14 September to arrange collection.

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Stephen Pearce (2014) took a gap year after completing Year 12, securing a position as an Event Coordinator at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre.

In the last 4 years, Stephen has complemented work, travel and studies – and is currently completing a Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Adelaide whilst also managing his new role as Marketing Manager of the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre.

Michelle Stewart – (Crouch 1998) completed her Diploma in Early Childhood last year and works as a Student Support Officer near Naracoorte in the South East.

In her spare time, Michelle is a horticulture sales assistant at the Garden Centre and supports her husband on the family-run farm.

Amos Washington (2013) is the 2018 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations.

His role involves travelling around Australia consulting with young people and collecting their views on a ‘Listening Tour.’

In September, he will travel to the United Nations where he will work at the Australian Mission to the UN for six weeks and will deliver a speech on behalf of young Australians.

Upon his return, he will deliver a report to the Australian Government on his findings throughout the year.

You can follow Amos at Facebook.com/unyouthrep.

Simon Williams (2006) was a finalist in the 2018 South Australian Young Achiever Awards - Arts and Fashion. He is the Director/Producer of Gravity Films and the owner of Short Focus Films. Pictured1 Stephen Pearce2 Michelle Stewart and family3 Amos Washington with Cornerstone Year 12 students4 Simon Williams

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Class of 2003 | 2008 | 2013 ReunionApproximately 70 Old Scholars from the classes of 2003, 2008 & 2013 gathered for a reunion on Saturday, 7 April at the Aldgate Pump Hotel.

The night commenced with a school tour conducted by Tony Egan, Andrew Ottens and Tenille Searl and then kicked on afterwards at the Aldgate Pump Hotel.

Judging by the atmosphere, everyone enjoyed catching up with their old classmates and teachers, looking through their relevant Cornerstone Collection Year Books, viewing their class photos and networking.

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20 Year Reunion - Class of 1998It was lovely to welcome back the Class of 1998 for our inaugural 20 year reunion dinner on Saturday 23, June.

Mal Wegener, founding Principal of Cornerstone College, entertained guests with his memories of their time at Cornerstone, while Year Level Coordinator, and former

Deputy Principal, Rob Rohde, relished in the personal and professional successes of the year group.

Big thank you to violinist Ebony Bedford (Year 11), who performed for the cohort as they entered Anakalypsi along the red carpet, and Hot House, directed by Anthony Janus for the sublime jazz entertainment throughout the evening.

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EngagementsRachael Williams (2005) became engaged to Christopher Monro whilst holidaying in the Hills of Sapa, Vietnam.

WeddingsAmy Osborne (2013) married Jared Bishop on Saturday, 25 November 2017, in a vineyard in Uraidla with the Reception at the Uraidla Show Hall.She is now working at the RAH as a cardiovascular interventional nurse.

Victoria Grace (2013) & Cameron Jolly (2013) married on Saturday,14 April 2018 after 15 years of friendship. They went through most of primary school and all of high school together.

Anna Ruediger (2010) & Shane Cox (2010) married at C3 Church Adelaide Hills on Saturday, 10 March 2018.

The bridal party included Jessica Anthony (2010), Rachel da Graca Costa (2010), Hannah Austin, Nathan Cox (2007), Edward Ruediger (2016), Matt Cooper (2014), Joshua Rodda and flower girl Marley Williams (daughter of Simon Williams, 2006).

They celebrated their wedding with family and friends at Osmond Terrace Function Centre in Norwood.

Shane is working as a drum teacher at Cornerstone, and Anna is working as an Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation at Flinders Medical Centre.

BirthsKristyn Wheeler (Science & Chemistry teacher) and Keir welcomed Vivienne Elise Wheeler on Monday, 28 May 2018.

Mikarla Doecke (2007) and Sam Papini (2008) welcomed Harriet Anne on Friday, 27 April 2018.

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BereavementsGail Secombe (staff 1993 – 2018), loyal Cornerstone employee and faithful servant passed into God’s hands on Friday, 4 May 2018.

Gail was loved and valued greatly by us all and was a mentor, friend and supporter to students and staff alike.

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Golf DayFriday, 12 October

food&fun

fest

Friday, 2 November6.00pm - 9.00pmentertainment • amusementsmarket stalls • food & drinks

PRINCIPAL’S TOURSWednesday, 22 AugustTuesday, 13 NovemberEnrol now for Year 7 & Year 8 2019 & 2020REGISTER AT: cornerstone.sa.edu.au or contact 8398 6009

DIARY DATES

Book now: cornerstone.sa.edu.au/community/booking-events/

Year 8 Core Breakfast

Friday, 10 August

Parent Career Information Workshop

Thursday, 16 August

Principal's Tours

Wednesday, 22 August

Paul Dillon DARTA Presentation

Tuesday, 4 September

Year 8 Heritage Day

Wednesday, 5 September

Music Cabaret Hey Hey it's Cabaret

Friday, 14 September

Healthy Minds - Tom Nehmy

Monday, 17 September

Summit to School

Friday, 28 September

End of Term 3

Friday, 28 September

Cornerstone Classic Golf Day

Friday, 12 October

Food & Fun Fest

Friday, 2 November

Principal's Tours

Tuesday, 13 November

Class of 2017 - One Year Reunion

Saturday, 24 November

Closing Celebration (Year 11 & 12)

Thursday, 29 November

Closing Service (Year 7-10)

Thursday, 6 December

End of Term 4

Friday, 7 December

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