As we start a new school year I would like to welcome new students families and members of staff to our community together with those who are returning after a holiday We are

now a community of over 900 students and over 130 staff members

It is incredible to look at our College now knowing that over three decades ago what exits now was more than a dream that Christian people had to establish a Christian High School in the Adelaide Hills In 1990 the first students all in Year 8 and a small group of staff were the first inhabitants of our College site This year we begin our 28th year It is important that we remember our heritage and history to keep us grounded

Importantly our College motto has stood the test of time and remains at the core of where our strength and direction is based

lsquoChrist our Firm Foundationrsquo

This year we have welcomed new staff who already are showing strengths they will contribute to our community We have made a very positive start in all areas with teachers reporting how much they are enjoying the students in their classes In a similar vein I am enjoying the privilege of being in the role of Acting Principal this term as Craig Fielke takes well deserved leave

As we grow as a community we continue to be challenged to make new initiatives and to develop facilities which enhance our programs Just four of these include

bull An exciting new approach to curriculum delivery in two Year 8 Core classes A holistic and integrated perspective will be followed tapping into the natural curiosities the authentic enthusiasm and the desire for real-world learning in our young adolescents

continued on next page

Ministry MattersCareers

Parents Teachers amp FriendsCommunity Notices

Canteen RosterTerm 1 Calendar

Dux Awards 2016Year 12 2016 Results

Modified Timetable DaysWelcome to Senior School

yLead ConferenceWelcome to Middle School

New Staff

E D I T I O N 18 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7

from the leadership team

welcome year 7s

bull For all our students as they begin a new year of study

bull For our new staff as they kick off new vocations at Cornerstone

bull For leaders of countries to work in ways that brings honour to the collective spirit of the world

The start of any new year is an exciting time for a school community like Cornerstone Even more so when the year you are kicking off happens to be the 500th anniversary

of the beginning of the Reformation Yeah So whatrsquos the Reformation you ask Our school year began with a little bit of a history lesson as I invited students on a survey of the life and times of Martin Luther and the astonishing things he achieved as a mover and shaker of all things spiritual The following is an excerpt from the chapel message on day one of school

ldquoI love this legacy that Martin Luther has given the world a man who at the turn of the century was voted the third most influential person of the last thousand years Grace is the single greatest gift God has given to us which teaches that there is nothing we can do to save ourselves ndash so donrsquot even try Unconditional Free No strings attached Just love of God in bucket loads and made real by the blood of Christ spilt on the crossrdquo

Martin Luther in 1517 became Godrsquos instrument to return the Christian faith back to the one greatest message the world has ever known ndash that God is not a God of fear and wrath but a God of love and grace More importantly this love and grace is no clicheacute but the very heart of the Gospel that speaks a particular and unique message in a world that finds it so difficult to believe I pray that in the year of the 500th anniversary of Lutherrsquos courageous efforts in Medieval Europe we can celebrate as a community that continues to carry his name and his legacy as a Lutheran College and to leave this impression of exactly who God is on the hearts of our students

Have a great year

Pastor Albert GastCollege Pastor

bull Two existing Science laboratories and the Science preparation area have been refurbished to allow for the Science learning environment to be an exciting place to learn There will be more about this development in a future edition of connections

bull The regeneration of Paideia Green with a totally new surface drainage and irrigation to provide an all-weather surface for our middle school students

bull The provision of 14 interactive TV screens in classrooms replacing interactive whiteboards to enhance the quality of teaching presentations

We are blessed by the skills and passion of staff who have had a hand in all these developments

As we celebrate the blessings we enjoy at that start of a new school year let us spare a thought for the 653 million people in the world who are refugees or internally displaced people As children in these environments grow often malnourished and under-educated we have the role of moving our studentsrsquo hearts to show care empathy support and to pray

Mr Rob RohdeActing Principal ephesians 27

Now God has us where he wants us

with all the time in this world and the next

to shower grace and kindness upon us in

Christ Jesus

from the leadership team ministry matters

prayer points Recognition of 20 Years ServiceAt the Opening Worship on 31 January we acknowledged six Cornerstone staff - Mr Tony Egan Mrs Mary Butler (pictured below) Ms Lyn Castrique Mrs Tricia Rich Mr Matthew Schirmer and Mrs Robyn Beames for twenty years of service

Congratulations to the recipients for their significant contribution and service in Lutheran schools

family talking pointsbull Do you think that the Christian faith

has a unique message to tell or do you feel it is much the same as any other religion

bull Some say that the point of difference for the Christian faith is the concept of grace The term lsquogracersquo can be a difficult word to define What does the word lsquogracersquo mean to you

bull How does the concept of grace and the death of Jesus Christ on a criminalsrsquo cross have a connection to one another

recent news

recent news

The Dux Awards 2016At the Opening Service this year Leigh Stark was presented with his award as Dux of Year 12 2016 The Dux Award is presented to the

Year 12 student that attains the highest ATAR (Australian Tertiary Assessment Rank) Leigh gained an ATAR of 996 out of a possible 9995 and received Merit Awards in Research Project Visual Arts - Art and Outdoor Education Leigh spoke to the student body thanking his family and teachers for all their support and encouraging the students to seek to do their very best and to work hard Leighrsquos full speech is included in this connections (see right) I recommend you read his inspiring and encouraging words

We congratulate Leigh on his outstanding result and wish him well in his future endeavours Leigh plans to have a gap year working and undertaking some mission work overseas before beginning studies in 2018

Also congratulations to the other students who achieved meritsbull Hamish Fielke ndash Research Project and

Biologybull Tameika Irvine-Creaser ndash Research

Projectbull Katie Moularadellis ndash Research Projectbull Jasmine Rees ndash Research Projectbull Isabel Richards ndash Research Project

Katie and Jasmine completed Research Project (RP) as a part of a small group of Year 11s who chose to accelerate their studies and complete RP as part of their Year 11 studies Achieving a Year 12 Merit in Year 11 is outstanding A number of acceleration options are again being undertaken by individual students in Senior School

These students received their Merits at the ceremony at Government House on Tuesday

Sam Schultz and Brooklyn Hassold were awarded as joint winners of Dux of Year 11 2016 Based on final results in Year 11 including exam results Sam and Brooklyn were the top Year 11 students last year with an A+ average across the year

Year 12 Results 2016Congratulations to the Year 12s of 2016 on their great results Of the students planning to complete SACE in 2016 9934 successfully achieved their SACE As well as Leigh Stark other outstanding results were attained by Hamish Fielke (995) Bianca Venner (9945) Isabel Richards (9825) and Sam Staska (962)

The average ATAR was 693 18 of grades were As and 71 were As and Bs

VET studies were undertaken by many students in this cohort with 46 students completing a certificate qualification as part of their SACE Many of these students also attained an ATAR as a Certificate 3 qualification is recognised by SATAC Others have gone on to studies at TAFE or private providers Some have successfully obtained apprenticeships

Ninety-six students applied for courses at universities A very large proportion of students have been offered places in their preferred courses with 80 receiving either their first or second preference This indicates most students achieved great results that enable them to go on to their preferred vocation

A wide variety of courses have been offered to the 2016 cohort Criminology Health Science Psychology Engineering Paramedics Pharmaceutical Science International Studies Journalism Biotechnology Applied GIS Education Medical Science Creative Arts Nursing and Archaeology

Above and Beyond We wish our graduates the very best for their future ventures in study and work and encourage them to stay in touch with the College A regular feature of our College assemblies is our Above and Beyond segment Old scholars as well as current students share their successes at work in sport or in the community with the current students to encourage them to aspire to be their very best If an Old Scholar would like to share at Above and Beyond please contact me at the College

ATAR and University ApplicationsA reminder that in recent years SATAC changed the ATAR aggregate calculation for university entrance to a score out of 90 For the current Year 12 students their 4 subjects and the Research Project all contribute to their ATAR score for university entrance next year Students need to be alert to the fact that all their subjects are important contributors to their ATAR We hope all our students aim to do their very best in every subject

Mrs Julie SampsonLearning Director

L-R Mrs Julie Sampson Leigh Stark Mr Rob Rohde

2016 Dux of College SpeechPresented by Leigh Stark at the Opening Service for 2017I feel very honoured to both be back here at Cornerstone and receiving

this award particularly as there were a number of students who worked incredibly hard and achieved exceptionally high results last year Throughout Year 12 I was so blessed with incredible support from my family teachers and Home Group teacher Mr Mac and without them would never have achieved the result that I did

Firstly to my parents thank you for encouraging me to pursue the things I love supporting me when I was both busy and really busy and helping me to keep school in perspective with the grander scheme of life I will always be grateful for your belief in me and the opportunities you have provided

I could not have asked for better teachers last year Mr Weiss I have a deep appreciation for your passionate biology stories and demonstrations Anyone looking into our class seeing you trying to act out the process of DNA replication would have thought you were crazy but you not only succeeded in keeping us awake but also made biology exciting Even more so thank you for helping us to look beyond ourselves to issues such as the refugee crisis in Djibouti and Syria

Mrs Richards thank you for your commitment to helping me succeed in Research Project At times you thought about and researched our topics as much as we did and I am really appreciative of your encouragement and late night drafts

Outdoor Ed was a definite highlight last year so Mrs Bradley thank you for the role you played ndash for growing us as leaders introducing us to Arapiles walking alongside us through

continued on page 12

Family Handbook 2017The College issues annually a Family Handbook designed to give information concerning the College and its operation It is intended that the information in the handbook will be of assistance to parentscaregivers and students

The handbook covers information on the Collegersquos Pastoral Care Program Curriculum Student Responsibilities Relationship Management Uniform Expectations Emergency Procedures and more

To view a copy of thehandbook click here

Phone (08) 8398 6000Fax (08) 8398 6098

Email mailcornerstonesaeduau

Website wwwcornerstonesaeduau

Student Absence Phone (08) 8398 6080 or

Email Middle School

msstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Email Senior Schoolssstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Excursion Information line (08) 8398 6080

Cornerstone College

68 Adelaide Road PO Box 820 Mount Barker SA 5251

Paideia Car ParkPick Up and Drop OffTo maintain a safe College environment for our students parents and caregivers are asked NOT to enter the Paideia (Middle School) carpark to drop off or pick up their children Please use the slip lane adjacent to the entry road for this purpose

Mr Rob RohdeActing Principal

Year 8 ImmunisationsThe Mount Barker District Council Immunisation Services will conduct the School Immunisation Sessions at Cornerstone College for Year 8 on

Wednesday 8 March 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 1st dose and VaricellaWednesday 24 May 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 2nd dose an dTpaWednesday 27 September 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 3rd dose

Students should wear PE uniform on these days and eat breakfast

Mrs Karen WhiteMiddle School Student Receptionist

important information

DECD BUSES amp Cornerstone College Shuttle Bus Changes to Services in 2017Please note dates below are subject to change at the discretion of Mount Barker High School

Term 1+ Monday 20 February Thursday 13 April

Term 2No changes advised

Term 3+ Monday 24 July Friday 29 September

Term 4No changes advised

For further information please contact Ms Susy Izzo on sizzocornerstonesaeduau or phone8398 6015 or visit the Cornerstone College website here

DECD Bus ServicesEchunga Meadows to MTBHS Hahndorf to Cornerstone CollegeHarrogate to MTBHS Kanmantoo to Cornerstone CollegeMacclesfield Town to MTBHS Nairne to Cornerstone CollegeWistow Bugle Ranges to MTBHS

Requires the College SHUTTLE BUS Connecting busto and from Cornerstone College and MTBHS

Key+ (NO DECD BUSES ndash please arrange alternative transport to and from the College - Please note the College Shuttle Bus will remain in operation as per normal) (DECD amp SHUTTLE BUSES DEPART EARLY 210pm ndash Please provide diary note for student to leave early)

Inter-House Athletics Day Friday 10 March the annual carnival will be held on Morella oval Students will receive information in the upcoming weeks For this special day on the College calendar to run efficiently we require help from parentscarers If you have some time available to do time-keeping measuring assist with field events etc your help would be greatly appreciated Please contact Mrs Bec Salinas at the College on 8398 6000 or rweisscornerstonesaeduau to advise of your availability Many thanks

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Middle School Swimming CarnivalThis Friday 10 February the annual Middle School Swimming Carnival will be held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool Students will be participating in a range of events including competitive races novelty events and volleyball ParentsCarers are welcome to attend this event

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

recent news

The Dux Awards 2016At the Opening Service this year Leigh Stark was presented with his award as Dux of Year 12 2016 The Dux Award is presented to the

Year 12 student that attains the highest ATAR (Australian Tertiary Assessment Rank) Leigh gained an ATAR of 996 out of a possible 9995 and received Merit Awards in Research Project Visual Arts - Art and Outdoor Education Leigh spoke to the student body thanking his family and teachers for all their support and encouraging the students to seek to do their very best and to work hard Leighrsquos full speech is included in this connections (see right) I recommend you read his inspiring and encouraging words

We congratulate Leigh on his outstanding result and wish him well in his future endeavours Leigh plans to have a gap year working and undertaking some mission work overseas before beginning studies in 2018

Also congratulations to the other students who achieved meritsbull Hamish Fielke ndash Research Project and

Biologybull Tameika Irvine-Creaser ndash Research

Projectbull Katie Moularadellis ndash Research Projectbull Jasmine Rees ndash Research Projectbull Isabel Richards ndash Research Project

Katie and Jasmine completed Research Project (RP) as a part of a small group of Year 11s who chose to accelerate their studies and complete RP as part of their Year 11 studies Achieving a Year 12 Merit in Year 11 is outstanding A number of acceleration options are again being undertaken by individual students in Senior School

These students received their Merits at the ceremony at Government House on Tuesday

Sam Schultz and Brooklyn Hassold were awarded as joint winners of Dux of Year 11 2016 Based on final results in Year 11 including exam results Sam and Brooklyn were the top Year 11 students last year with an A+ average across the year

Year 12 Results 2016Congratulations to the Year 12s of 2016 on their great results Of the students planning to complete SACE in 2016 9934 successfully achieved their SACE As well as Leigh Stark other outstanding results were attained by Hamish Fielke (995) Bianca Venner (9945) Isabel Richards (9825) and Sam Staska (962)

The average ATAR was 693 18 of grades were As and 71 were As and Bs

VET studies were undertaken by many students in this cohort with 46 students completing a certificate qualification as part of their SACE Many of these students also attained an ATAR as a Certificate 3 qualification is recognised by SATAC Others have gone on to studies at TAFE or private providers Some have successfully obtained apprenticeships

Ninety-six students applied for courses at universities A very large proportion of students have been offered places in their preferred courses with 80 receiving either their first or second preference This indicates most students achieved great results that enable them to go on to their preferred vocation

A wide variety of courses have been offered to the 2016 cohort Criminology Health Science Psychology Engineering Paramedics Pharmaceutical Science International Studies Journalism Biotechnology Applied GIS Education Medical Science Creative Arts Nursing and Archaeology

Above and Beyond We wish our graduates the very best for their future ventures in study and work and encourage them to stay in touch with the College A regular feature of our College assemblies is our Above and Beyond segment Old scholars as well as current students share their successes at work in sport or in the community with the current students to encourage them to aspire to be their very best If an Old Scholar would like to share at Above and Beyond please contact me at the College

ATAR and University ApplicationsA reminder that in recent years SATAC changed the ATAR aggregate calculation for university entrance to a score out of 90 For the current Year 12 students their 4 subjects and the Research Project all contribute to their ATAR score for university entrance next year Students need to be alert to the fact that all their subjects are important contributors to their ATAR We hope all our students aim to do their very best in every subject

Mrs Julie SampsonLearning Director

L-R Mrs Julie Sampson Leigh Stark Mr Rob Rohde

2016 Dux of College SpeechPresented by Leigh Stark at the Opening Service for 2017I feel very honoured to both be back here at Cornerstone and receiving

this award particularly as there were a number of students who worked incredibly hard and achieved exceptionally high results last year Throughout Year 12 I was so blessed with incredible support from my family teachers and Home Group teacher Mr Mac and without them would never have achieved the result that I did

Firstly to my parents thank you for encouraging me to pursue the things I love supporting me when I was both busy and really busy and helping me to keep school in perspective with the grander scheme of life I will always be grateful for your belief in me and the opportunities you have provided

I could not have asked for better teachers last year Mr Weiss I have a deep appreciation for your passionate biology stories and demonstrations Anyone looking into our class seeing you trying to act out the process of DNA replication would have thought you were crazy but you not only succeeded in keeping us awake but also made biology exciting Even more so thank you for helping us to look beyond ourselves to issues such as the refugee crisis in Djibouti and Syria

Mrs Richards thank you for your commitment to helping me succeed in Research Project At times you thought about and researched our topics as much as we did and I am really appreciative of your encouragement and late night drafts

Outdoor Ed was a definite highlight last year so Mrs Bradley thank you for the role you played ndash for growing us as leaders introducing us to Arapiles walking alongside us through

continued on page 12

Family Handbook 2017The College issues annually a Family Handbook designed to give information concerning the College and its operation It is intended that the information in the handbook will be of assistance to parentscaregivers and students

The handbook covers information on the Collegersquos Pastoral Care Program Curriculum Student Responsibilities Relationship Management Uniform Expectations Emergency Procedures and more

To view a copy of thehandbook click here

Phone (08) 8398 6000Fax (08) 8398 6098

Email mailcornerstonesaeduau

Website wwwcornerstonesaeduau

Student Absence Phone (08) 8398 6080 or

Email Middle School

msstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Email Senior Schoolssstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Excursion Information line (08) 8398 6080

Cornerstone College

68 Adelaide Road PO Box 820 Mount Barker SA 5251

Paideia Car ParkPick Up and Drop OffTo maintain a safe College environment for our students parents and caregivers are asked NOT to enter the Paideia (Middle School) carpark to drop off or pick up their children Please use the slip lane adjacent to the entry road for this purpose

Mr Rob RohdeActing Principal

Year 8 ImmunisationsThe Mount Barker District Council Immunisation Services will conduct the School Immunisation Sessions at Cornerstone College for Year 8 on

Wednesday 8 March 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 1st dose and VaricellaWednesday 24 May 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 2nd dose an dTpaWednesday 27 September 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 3rd dose

Students should wear PE uniform on these days and eat breakfast

Mrs Karen WhiteMiddle School Student Receptionist

important information

DECD BUSES amp Cornerstone College Shuttle Bus Changes to Services in 2017Please note dates below are subject to change at the discretion of Mount Barker High School

Term 1+ Monday 20 February Thursday 13 April

Term 2No changes advised

Term 3+ Monday 24 July Friday 29 September

Term 4No changes advised

For further information please contact Ms Susy Izzo on sizzocornerstonesaeduau or phone8398 6015 or visit the Cornerstone College website here

DECD Bus ServicesEchunga Meadows to MTBHS Hahndorf to Cornerstone CollegeHarrogate to MTBHS Kanmantoo to Cornerstone CollegeMacclesfield Town to MTBHS Nairne to Cornerstone CollegeWistow Bugle Ranges to MTBHS

Requires the College SHUTTLE BUS Connecting busto and from Cornerstone College and MTBHS

Key+ (NO DECD BUSES ndash please arrange alternative transport to and from the College - Please note the College Shuttle Bus will remain in operation as per normal) (DECD amp SHUTTLE BUSES DEPART EARLY 210pm ndash Please provide diary note for student to leave early)

Inter-House Athletics Day Friday 10 March the annual carnival will be held on Morella oval Students will receive information in the upcoming weeks For this special day on the College calendar to run efficiently we require help from parentscarers If you have some time available to do time-keeping measuring assist with field events etc your help would be greatly appreciated Please contact Mrs Bec Salinas at the College on 8398 6000 or rweisscornerstonesaeduau to advise of your availability Many thanks

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Middle School Swimming CarnivalThis Friday 10 February the annual Middle School Swimming Carnival will be held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool Students will be participating in a range of events including competitive races novelty events and volleyball ParentsCarers are welcome to attend this event

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Family Handbook 2017The College issues annually a Family Handbook designed to give information concerning the College and its operation It is intended that the information in the handbook will be of assistance to parentscaregivers and students

The handbook covers information on the Collegersquos Pastoral Care Program Curriculum Student Responsibilities Relationship Management Uniform Expectations Emergency Procedures and more

To view a copy of thehandbook click here

Phone (08) 8398 6000Fax (08) 8398 6098

Email mailcornerstonesaeduau

Website wwwcornerstonesaeduau

Student Absence Phone (08) 8398 6080 or

Email Middle School

msstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Email Senior Schoolssstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Excursion Information line (08) 8398 6080

Cornerstone College

68 Adelaide Road PO Box 820 Mount Barker SA 5251

Paideia Car ParkPick Up and Drop OffTo maintain a safe College environment for our students parents and caregivers are asked NOT to enter the Paideia (Middle School) carpark to drop off or pick up their children Please use the slip lane adjacent to the entry road for this purpose

Mr Rob RohdeActing Principal

Year 8 ImmunisationsThe Mount Barker District Council Immunisation Services will conduct the School Immunisation Sessions at Cornerstone College for Year 8 on

Wednesday 8 March 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 1st dose and VaricellaWednesday 24 May 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 2nd dose an dTpaWednesday 27 September 2017 ndash Year 8 HPV 3rd dose

Students should wear PE uniform on these days and eat breakfast

Mrs Karen WhiteMiddle School Student Receptionist

important information

DECD BUSES amp Cornerstone College Shuttle Bus Changes to Services in 2017Please note dates below are subject to change at the discretion of Mount Barker High School

Term 1+ Monday 20 February Thursday 13 April

Term 2No changes advised

Term 3+ Monday 24 July Friday 29 September

Term 4No changes advised

For further information please contact Ms Susy Izzo on sizzocornerstonesaeduau or phone8398 6015 or visit the Cornerstone College website here

DECD Bus ServicesEchunga Meadows to MTBHS Hahndorf to Cornerstone CollegeHarrogate to MTBHS Kanmantoo to Cornerstone CollegeMacclesfield Town to MTBHS Nairne to Cornerstone CollegeWistow Bugle Ranges to MTBHS

Requires the College SHUTTLE BUS Connecting busto and from Cornerstone College and MTBHS

Key+ (NO DECD BUSES ndash please arrange alternative transport to and from the College - Please note the College Shuttle Bus will remain in operation as per normal) (DECD amp SHUTTLE BUSES DEPART EARLY 210pm ndash Please provide diary note for student to leave early)

Inter-House Athletics Day Friday 10 March the annual carnival will be held on Morella oval Students will receive information in the upcoming weeks For this special day on the College calendar to run efficiently we require help from parentscarers If you have some time available to do time-keeping measuring assist with field events etc your help would be greatly appreciated Please contact Mrs Bec Salinas at the College on 8398 6000 or rweisscornerstonesaeduau to advise of your availability Many thanks

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Middle School Swimming CarnivalThis Friday 10 February the annual Middle School Swimming Carnival will be held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool Students will be participating in a range of events including competitive races novelty events and volleyball ParentsCarers are welcome to attend this event

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Modified Timetable Days (MTTD) 2017There will be fifteen Modified Timetable Days (MTTD) in Semester 1 in the following three weeks

Term 1 Week 5 27 February ndash 3 March Term 2 Week 3 15 May ndash 19 May Term 2 Week 5 29 May ndash 2 June

The days listed have their own unique timetable which is different to the normal timetable MTTDs allow us to maximise the time each teacher has their own class across the semester particularly during extra or co-curricular events

Students will be given this information well before the above dates For senior classes this may mean having the same subject for the whole day (ideal for excursions) Senior students who have no commitments on a MTTD may study at home but permission must be sought and given by a staff House Leader for Year 10 and Year 11 students

Student AttendanceThe following is taken from the Family HandbooklsquoParentscaregivers are asked to inform the College when their child is absent This can be done by either leaving a voice message on the Student Absence line (phone 8398 6080) sending an SMS via 0427 013 192 or via email to Senior School ssstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau or Middle school msstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau (on the day of absence) If the absence is for more than one day phone communication is essential so that any follow-up can be put into operation

Any unexplained absence or failure of a student to register their presence at the College will be followed up by a SMS to parentscaregivers that day An ongoing SMS will be sent daily until the unexplained absence is verifiedrsquo

Daily Program It is vital and expected that students are punctual to school and Home Group in the mornings (in Home Group by 845am) Any student arriving after 845am must attend their respective student reception to sign in A written note or phone communication from parents to provide an explanation for lateness is appreciated

Chapel for Middle School students is on Mondays for Senior School students on Tuesdays and for the whole school on Thursdays Variations to this program will occur in some weeks

Assemblies have been programmed to occur two or three times per term Please look for the dates on the College calendar and know that parents are always welcome Assemblies begin at 900am and are preceded by lsquoCoffee Connectrsquo in cibo bello (canteen) at 830am where all our parents are welcome to join us for a coffee and to meet other parents

The year has started well with enthusiasm quickly replacing nervous anticipation We are all looking forward to a productive and meaningful 2017

Mr Jamie CameronActing Deputy Principal

important information

Focus Meetings and Lunch StudiesAt Cornerstone College we are constantly reviewing our practices as

a way of providing the best possible teaching and learning environment for staff and students

Our Lunch Time Detention (LTD) process has recently been reviewed and modified to keep in-line with our Restorative Practices approach to behaviour and wellbeing at Cornerstone

This process is now called a Focus Meeting (FM) and has some key changes

bull The FM is restorative in nature Students who attend these meetings will engage in discussion with one of their House Leaders The relational aspect of the process allows for identification and understanding of an issue and engages the student in the process of making things right

bull Focus Meetings will only run on Tuesday and Thursday at lunch time It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they attend on the appropriate day or discuss their inability to attend with their Home Group Teacher or House Leader prior to the meeting

bull Increase student accountability failure to attend the FM will result in a Friday After School Consequence (FASC) where further restorative discussion will occur with a House Leader

HomeworkIn line with changes to LTD a new process for monitoring student progress particularly in relation to longer assessment tasks is being instigated It is called Lunch Study and will run on Wednesday and Friday at lunch time supervised by teachers in the Learning Team

Goals of Lunch Study

bull Support students to plan progressively to complete longer tasks

bull Ensure that students submit work for longer tasks avoiding a zero given when there is no submission on the due date

bull Intentionally monitor checkpoints to ensure students are progressing

bull Increase student accountability for progress by setting Lunch Study when a checkpoint is not met Students will be required to attend Lunch Study until the work for the checkpoint is completed to a level of which the teacher is satisfied

Teachers will also continue to monitor shorter tasks such as homework and daily class actvities and exercises If a student is not meeting class expectations for work the subject teacher will follow the restorative process to discuss the problem and communicate with families if students continue to not meet class expectations for completion of work

Mr Justin Kerber Acting Wellbeing DirectorMrs Julie Sampson Learning Director

Music Music MusicAre you interested in learning an instrument this year Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Strings Guitar (Bass or Electric) Drums Piano and Contemporary Voice for male and female

Please see Mr Janus Ms Zerner Mr Day or collect a blue instrumental tuition form from Student Reception Heaps of fun why not give it a try For more information contact Mr Janus via email ajanuscornerstonesaeduau Mr Anthony JanusMusic Teacher

Attention MusiciansWe would love to invite any Year 7 8 or 9 musicians (instrumentalists or vocalists) to join one of our exciting Middle School Music ensembles Little Big Band ndash is an ensemble for Rhythm Section Brass Woodwind and String players There is no audition required

all ability levels are welcome Rehearsals are on Monday afternoons from 330pm ndash 430pm in the Music room AT205 starting in Week 3

JIVE ndash Junior Intermediate Vocal Ensemble for males and females Our sensational vocal tutor at the College Lisa Duffield runs this vocal group for any Middle School students that are interested in singing in a group environment There is no audition all ability levels are welcome Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons from 315pm ndash 415pm in Atelier AA101 As a member of the JIVE or Little Big Band ensemble students are committed to attending all scheduled rehearsals and performances throughout the year Please see Mr Janus Mr Day or Ms Zerner if you have any questions Sign-up sheets are on the Music room door AT205

All Senior Ensembles ndash Audition lists are now on the music room door (AT205) Please see the music staff for any questions Mr Anthony JanusMusic Teacher

Welcome to Senior SchoolYears 10 11 and 12 are exciting years of self-discovery and intellectual growth During these years students focus on their future pathways as well as their sense of purpose in our community and beyond The senior years provides many opportunities to continue to develop capabilities to live learn work and participate successfully in an ever-changing society At Cornerstone the Senior School offers a range of studies and activities at each year level to support students on this journey some highlights includeYear 10 Personal Learning Plan (incorporating Workplace Practices) Year 10 ExperienceYear 11 Work Experience Language tours Ski TripYear 12 Christian Living Legacy Projects Research Project individual Career Planning sessions As well as academic studies we encourage all Senior School students to participate in the myriad of co-curricular opportunities offered in Music Sport Science Environment-Recycling SRC and Magazine Committee just to name a few Students who pursue their interests and passions strive for academic success and engage with a range of groups and networks will be best prepared for life in the wider community Integral to a successful year for our students is the communication between families and teachers If you wish to discuss any issues please feel free to contact your childrsquos Home Group Teacher or Subject Teacher as a first port of call Mr Andrew Day ndash Acting Senior School Wellbeing Leader (Term 1) or Ms Michelle Richards ndash Senior School Learning Leader are also available along with your childrsquos House Leaders

Our first information night for 2017Year 12 Meet the Teacher Night ndash 630pm Wednesday 15 February An opportunity for parents to meet your childrsquos subject teachers and to hear a little about what each subject entails An introductory session in Atelier will also provide some insights into Year 12 We look forward to an exciting challenging and rewarding year ahead Ms Michelle Richards Senior School Learning LeaderMr Andrew Day Acting Senior School Wellbeing Leader

important information

Throughout the year ldquoAnakalypsirdquo Cornerstone College Library will continue to be a focal point for the College community A place of inspired knowledge discovery and skill development which borrows from the rich age-old library based traditions while incorporating future focussed technological innovations Throughout this year the library will focus on promoting the love of reading and literature the love of knowing and the appreciation of academic achievement through the belief in onersquos ever expanding ability Specific goals of supporting artistic endeavour development of friendships and a sense of belonging will also be very high on the library agenda for the new and exciting school year 2017

The College library is very well resourced providing 247 access from home and school to books magazines multimedia and online databases Click belowwwwaccessitsoftwarecomauCRN05

It has a fantastic collection of resources including books graphic novels magazines

httpswwwliteracyandnumeracygovauparentsAn app to help unlock your childrsquos learning potential httpswwwlearningpotentialgovauprimaryschoolParent easy guides including dealing with peer pressure httpwwwparentingsagovauA wide range of parenting information including healthy eating and creative ideas httpraisingchildrennetauschool_age school_agehtml

Ideas for outdoor activities in SA httpsnatureplaysaorgauPremierrsquos Reading Challenge Booklists and Reading recommendations httpwwwpremiersreadingchallengesaedu auprcpagesbooks

The Cornerstone College Library team would like to wish everyone connected to the school community a great happy and successful year

Mr Mariusz Sterna Resource Centre Library Coordinator

newspapers DVDs amazing online databases Clickview digital video library video cameras still cameras as well as a colour printer and photocopier

The library team (Mr Sterna Mrs Sanders Mrs Secombe and Mrs Riley) are always happy to provide help with online searching research curriculum resources inquiry based learning referencing and reading recommendations Parents and caregivers are welcome to join up as community members For further information email librarycornerstonesaeduau

Some helpful resources for families includeInformation about the Australian curriculum httpwwwaustraliancurriculumeduauHow does SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) work httpswwwsacesaeduaustudentssaceoverviewhow-does-the-sace-workIdeas to help with numeracy and literacy

Anakalypsi Library amp Resource CentreWelcome to the 2017 school year

important information

yLead ConferenceyLead was an amazing opportunity to explore our unique styles of leadership It was an experience that motivated us to strive harder this year and constantly work towards making change for the better We learnt that leadership is more than just a responsibility but it is the careful consideration of your smallest actions We were able to develop strategies for approaching complex situations that may lead to conflict maintaining balance and communicating effectively with others

Enriching connections were made with other young leaders that will stay with us for life We appreciated gaining a better understanding of ourselves as individuals as students and as leaders We have already begun making positive changes that will help us lead in many and varied ways yLead was beneficial to us in more ways than we can describe

Fae Gehren on behalf of the 2017 College Leaders

recent events

Music Music MusicAre you interested in learning an instrument this year Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Strings Guitar (Bass or Electric) Drums Piano and Contemporary Voice for male and female

Please see Mr Janus Ms Zerner Mr Day or collect a blue instrumental tuition form from Student Reception Heaps of fun why not give it a try For more information contact Mr Janus via email ajanuscornerstonesaeduau Mr Anthony JanusMusic Teacher

Attention MusiciansWe would love to invite any Year 7 8 or 9 musicians (instrumentalists or vocalists) to join one of our exciting Middle School Music ensembles Little Big Band ndash is an ensemble for Rhythm Section Brass Woodwind and String players There is no audition required

all ability levels are welcome Rehearsals are on Monday afternoons from 330pm ndash 430pm in the Music room AT205 starting in Week 3

JIVE ndash Junior Intermediate Vocal Ensemble for males and females Our sensational vocal tutor at the College Lisa Duffield runs this vocal group for any Middle School students that are interested in singing in a group environment There is no audition all ability levels are welcome Rehearsals are on Thursday afternoons from 315pm ndash 415pm in Atelier AA101 As a member of the JIVE or Little Big Band ensemble students are committed to attending all scheduled rehearsals and performances throughout the year Please see Mr Janus Mr Day or Ms Zerner if you have any questions Sign-up sheets are on the Music room door AT205

All Senior Ensembles ndash Audition lists are now on the music room door (AT205) Please see the music staff for any questions Mr Anthony JanusMusic Teacher

Welcome to Senior SchoolYears 10 11 and 12 are exciting years of self-discovery and intellectual growth During these years students focus on their future pathways as well as their sense of purpose in our community and beyond The senior years provides many opportunities to continue to develop capabilities to live learn work and participate successfully in an ever-changing society At Cornerstone the Senior School offers a range of studies and activities at each year level to support students on this journey some highlights includeYear 10 Personal Learning Plan (incorporating Workplace Practices) Year 10 ExperienceYear 11 Work Experience Language tours Ski TripYear 12 Christian Living Legacy Projects Research Project individual Career Planning sessions As well as academic studies we encourage all Senior School students to participate in the myriad of co-curricular opportunities offered in Music Sport Science Environment-Recycling SRC and Magazine Committee just to name a few Students who pursue their interests and passions strive for academic success and engage with a range of groups and networks will be best prepared for life in the wider community Integral to a successful year for our students is the communication between families and teachers If you wish to discuss any issues please feel free to contact your childrsquos Home Group Teacher or Subject Teacher as a first port of call Mr Andrew Day ndash Acting Senior School Wellbeing Leader (Term 1) or Ms Michelle Richards ndash Senior School Learning Leader are also available along with your childrsquos House Leaders

Our first information night for 2017Year 12 Meet the Teacher Night ndash 630pm Wednesday 15 February An opportunity for parents to meet your childrsquos subject teachers and to hear a little about what each subject entails An introductory session in Atelier will also provide some insights into Year 12 We look forward to an exciting challenging and rewarding year ahead Ms Michelle Richards Senior School Learning LeaderMr Andrew Day Acting Senior School Wellbeing Leader

important information

Throughout the year ldquoAnakalypsirdquo Cornerstone College Library will continue to be a focal point for the College community A place of inspired knowledge discovery and skill development which borrows from the rich age-old library based traditions while incorporating future focussed technological innovations Throughout this year the library will focus on promoting the love of reading and literature the love of knowing and the appreciation of academic achievement through the belief in onersquos ever expanding ability Specific goals of supporting artistic endeavour development of friendships and a sense of belonging will also be very high on the library agenda for the new and exciting school year 2017

The College library is very well resourced providing 247 access from home and school to books magazines multimedia and online databases Click belowwwwaccessitsoftwarecomauCRN05

It has a fantastic collection of resources including books graphic novels magazines

httpswwwliteracyandnumeracygovauparentsAn app to help unlock your childrsquos learning potential httpswwwlearningpotentialgovauprimaryschoolParent easy guides including dealing with peer pressure httpwwwparentingsagovauA wide range of parenting information including healthy eating and creative ideas httpraisingchildrennetauschool_age school_agehtml

Ideas for outdoor activities in SA httpsnatureplaysaorgauPremierrsquos Reading Challenge Booklists and Reading recommendations httpwwwpremiersreadingchallengesaedu auprcpagesbooks

The Cornerstone College Library team would like to wish everyone connected to the school community a great happy and successful year

Mr Mariusz Sterna Resource Centre Library Coordinator

newspapers DVDs amazing online databases Clickview digital video library video cameras still cameras as well as a colour printer and photocopier

The library team (Mr Sterna Mrs Sanders Mrs Secombe and Mrs Riley) are always happy to provide help with online searching research curriculum resources inquiry based learning referencing and reading recommendations Parents and caregivers are welcome to join up as community members For further information email librarycornerstonesaeduau

Some helpful resources for families includeInformation about the Australian curriculum httpwwwaustraliancurriculumeduauHow does SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) work httpswwwsacesaeduaustudentssaceoverviewhow-does-the-sace-workIdeas to help with numeracy and literacy

Anakalypsi Library amp Resource CentreWelcome to the 2017 school year

important information

yLead ConferenceyLead was an amazing opportunity to explore our unique styles of leadership It was an experience that motivated us to strive harder this year and constantly work towards making change for the better We learnt that leadership is more than just a responsibility but it is the careful consideration of your smallest actions We were able to develop strategies for approaching complex situations that may lead to conflict maintaining balance and communicating effectively with others

Enriching connections were made with other young leaders that will stay with us for life We appreciated gaining a better understanding of ourselves as individuals as students and as leaders We have already begun making positive changes that will help us lead in many and varied ways yLead was beneficial to us in more ways than we can describe

Fae Gehren on behalf of the 2017 College Leaders

recent events

Throughout the year ldquoAnakalypsirdquo Cornerstone College Library will continue to be a focal point for the College community A place of inspired knowledge discovery and skill development which borrows from the rich age-old library based traditions while incorporating future focussed technological innovations Throughout this year the library will focus on promoting the love of reading and literature the love of knowing and the appreciation of academic achievement through the belief in onersquos ever expanding ability Specific goals of supporting artistic endeavour development of friendships and a sense of belonging will also be very high on the library agenda for the new and exciting school year 2017

The College library is very well resourced providing 247 access from home and school to books magazines multimedia and online databases Click belowwwwaccessitsoftwarecomauCRN05

It has a fantastic collection of resources including books graphic novels magazines

httpswwwliteracyandnumeracygovauparentsAn app to help unlock your childrsquos learning potential httpswwwlearningpotentialgovauprimaryschoolParent easy guides including dealing with peer pressure httpwwwparentingsagovauA wide range of parenting information including healthy eating and creative ideas httpraisingchildrennetauschool_age school_agehtml

Ideas for outdoor activities in SA httpsnatureplaysaorgauPremierrsquos Reading Challenge Booklists and Reading recommendations httpwwwpremiersreadingchallengesaedu auprcpagesbooks

The Cornerstone College Library team would like to wish everyone connected to the school community a great happy and successful year

Mr Mariusz Sterna Resource Centre Library Coordinator

newspapers DVDs amazing online databases Clickview digital video library video cameras still cameras as well as a colour printer and photocopier

The library team (Mr Sterna Mrs Sanders Mrs Secombe and Mrs Riley) are always happy to provide help with online searching research curriculum resources inquiry based learning referencing and reading recommendations Parents and caregivers are welcome to join up as community members For further information email librarycornerstonesaeduau

Some helpful resources for families includeInformation about the Australian curriculum httpwwwaustraliancurriculumeduauHow does SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) work httpswwwsacesaeduaustudentssaceoverviewhow-does-the-sace-workIdeas to help with numeracy and literacy

Anakalypsi Library amp Resource CentreWelcome to the 2017 school year

important information

yLead ConferenceyLead was an amazing opportunity to explore our unique styles of leadership It was an experience that motivated us to strive harder this year and constantly work towards making change for the better We learnt that leadership is more than just a responsibility but it is the careful consideration of your smallest actions We were able to develop strategies for approaching complex situations that may lead to conflict maintaining balance and communicating effectively with others

Enriching connections were made with other young leaders that will stay with us for life We appreciated gaining a better understanding of ourselves as individuals as students and as leaders We have already begun making positive changes that will help us lead in many and varied ways yLead was beneficial to us in more ways than we can describe

Fae Gehren on behalf of the 2017 College Leaders

recent events

Welcome to Middle SchoolOn Monday 30 January new students in Years 7 8 and 9 began their first day at Cornerstone College There were many excited and nervous faces as students made their way to the gymnasium inbarendi where they were greeted by staff House Leaders Students then had the opportunity to meet with their Home Group teachers and Core Group teachers The Year 7 students participated in a range of information sessions throughout the day These sessions included information on our pastoral care system learning cyber issues and ministry The purpose of these sessions was to clearly outline how things are done at Cornerstone

In the evening families of our new Middle School students were welcomed to Cornerstone College at the Middle School Welcome Evening New families had the opportunity to mix and mingle while enjoying the delicious barbeque provided

During the first session of the evening new families were introduced to House Leaders who provided an overview of the Pastoral Care structure at the College Following this parents met with their childrsquos Home Group teacher where important connections were established between families and the people who would be the key pastoral carers of their child Core Group sessions further allowed for parents to meet their childrsquos core teachers and learn about the basic classroom expectations routines and communication protocols

Finally students participated in a candle ceremony (pictured below) which has become a tradition at Cornerstone College The ceremony is a symbolic event that individually welcomes all new Middle School students to Cornerstone College A warm welcome and sincere thank you to all new students and families for their positive involvement in the day

Mrs Alysha GreenAroona House Leader

recent events achievementsCongratulation to Mitchell Bails (Year 11) who competed at the Nationals for Paralympic Cycling in December 2016 and won a Silver Medal in the C3 Mens 3km Pursuit

During the recent holidays two Cornerstone College Middle School students Emily Hinze and Ella Wilson represented South Australia in the Female Under 15 National Cricket Championships The tournament consisted of three 40-over and four T20 matches across six days followed by a 40-over game to determine the final rankings The Cornerstone girls featured strongly in the four T20 games with Ella opening the batting top scoring against VIC Metro and Emily opening the bowling They won their final playoff game to finish 7th for the Championship

At the conclusion of the Championships Emily was selected for the Under 15 Development squad Well done girls

Willkommen zu HauseWe welcome Katie and Piers (Year 12) back from their two-month exchange to Germany Katie was placed in Hamburg and Piers in Bavaria Here are some brief comments from them

Going to Germany was a fantastic experience and gave me the opportunity to make many new friends Honestly itrsquos something Irsquoll never forget Probably the best thing about Germany was going skiing despite snow being the worst substance ever to grace this earth Piers Lewis

The German exchange was one of the best experiences Irsquove ever had I got to experience school in another country visit Berlin and see snow It offered me so many new experiences and prepared me for Year 12 GermanKatie Moularadellis

Emily (L) and Ella (R)

Workplace Learning ndash this year Year 11 students have the option to complete a voluntary four day block of workplace learning during Week 5 of Term 2 (29 May ndash 1 June for non-Outdoor Ed students) or during Week 10 Term 2 (3 ndash 6 July for Outdoor Ed students) This has been discussed with students at the start of the week and relevant forms will be sent home shortly Those students wishing to take up this valuable opportunity should begin making plans for this to occur as some organisations (eg Adelaide Zoo Festival Theatre Defence Force) are highly competitive and will not accept applicants beyond February and also may have predetermined dates for which they will take school students for placements

Mr Anthony DoylePathways Coordinator(on behalf of the Careers Team)

Welcome back to all of our students and parents for 2017 and a special congratulation to all of the 2016 Year 12s (and some Year 11s) who have successfully

made the transition to either tertiary studies or the workforce Over the coming weeks we will be sharing with you what some of our past students are now up to In the meantime we would love to hear from parents friends and students (past and current) of the College to hear some of the success stories of our old scholars If you have a story to share please contact a member of the Careers Team (see below)

Mrs Virginia Gare Mrs Helen Mason and I are available again this year to support students from Years 10 to 12 with their future planning and we welcome direct contact from parents as well as students Virginia will be at school all day Monday Tuesday and Thursday Helen will be available Wednesday Thursday morning and Friday whilst I will be here ndash but sometimes not available due to teaching and meeting commitments - every day of the week We are all accessible by phone through the front office or by email

vgarecornerstonesaeduauhmasoncornerstonesaeduauadoylecornerstonesaeduau

Vocational Education amp Training (VET) learning for many students is now underway or will begin next week If a student is absent from a VET course it is the studentsrsquoparentsrsquo responsibility to inform both the trainertraining organisation and Cornerstone College Please be aware that there are still some course vacancies should students still wish to pursue a VET course in 2017 however they will need to make an appointment with Mr Doyle ASAP to organise this

careers

Attention ParentslsquoLikersquo our lsquoParent Connectrsquo page on facebook to connect with other parents and the College Click the image below to visit the Cornerstone College Parent Connect facebook page

cornerstoneparentconnect

Sport at Cornerstone - Year 8-12SSSSA - Knockout Sport 2017Knockout sporting events will be up and running again in 2017 Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of different sports offered throughout the year

Junior students (Year 8-10) are able to participate in a maximum of three sports and Senior students (Year 11-12) a maximum of two Students who would like to participate in these teams will be informed through the Student Notices Students will need to nominate and trial for each individual team

A staff member will organise and coach the team All students involved with a team will be expected to fill out the necessary forms well in advance of their competition date A fee of $1500 will be charged for each gameround robin More details can be found in the Family Handbook

Interschool SportThere are about six sports offered throughout the year (eg Triathlon Tennis Cross Country Equestrian) where the College is happy to nominate the students to participate but a staff member will not be appointed to organise the students or attend on the day of competition The parent is responsible for organising their child and transporting them to and from the event Again students will be informed about these competitions through the Student Notices and more details can be found in the Family Handbook

Interstate TeamsThroughout the year selection trials take place for interstate teams If you are playing a sport at a high level and would like to nominate for an interstate team please come and see me so the necessary forms can be completed

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Sport at Cornerstone - Year 7SAPSASAThroughout the year Year 7 students will have the opportunity to nominate and participate in a range of sport activities and events

Knockout Sport School EntryCornerstone will be entering approximately six teams into the following competitions Basketball Soccer Football and Netball Students who would like to participate will be informed through the Student Notices Students will need to nominate and trial for each individual team A staff member will organise and coach the team

Interschool Sport Endorsed Sports There will be some sports offered throughout the year (eg Cross Country) where the College is happy to nominate the students to participate but a staff member will not be appointed to organising the students or attending on the day of competition The parent is responsible for organising their child and transporting them to and from the event Again students will be informed about these competitions through the Student Notices

State CarnivalsThis is for students who would like to represent the lsquoBarker Districtrsquo in a team which will compete in an extended carnival (3-5 days) Students will be informed in the Student Notices about the trial dates for each of these sportsteams

Interstate TeamsThroughout the year selection trials take place for interstate teams If you are playing a sport at a high level and would like to nominate for an interstate team please come and see me so the necessary forms can be completed

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

sport information

Workplace Learning ndash this year Year 11 students have the option to complete a voluntary four day block of workplace learning during Week 5 of Term 2 (29 May ndash 1 June for non-Outdoor Ed students) or during Week 10 Term 2 (3 ndash 6 July for Outdoor Ed students) This has been discussed with students at the start of the week and relevant forms will be sent home shortly Those students wishing to take up this valuable opportunity should begin making plans for this to occur as some organisations (eg Adelaide Zoo Festival Theatre Defence Force) are highly competitive and will not accept applicants beyond February and also may have predetermined dates for which they will take school students for placements

Mr Anthony DoylePathways Coordinator(on behalf of the Careers Team)

Welcome back to all of our students and parents for 2017 and a special congratulation to all of the 2016 Year 12s (and some Year 11s) who have successfully

made the transition to either tertiary studies or the workforce Over the coming weeks we will be sharing with you what some of our past students are now up to In the meantime we would love to hear from parents friends and students (past and current) of the College to hear some of the success stories of our old scholars If you have a story to share please contact a member of the Careers Team (see below)

Mrs Virginia Gare Mrs Helen Mason and I are available again this year to support students from Years 10 to 12 with their future planning and we welcome direct contact from parents as well as students Virginia will be at school all day Monday Tuesday and Thursday Helen will be available Wednesday Thursday morning and Friday whilst I will be here ndash but sometimes not available due to teaching and meeting commitments - every day of the week We are all accessible by phone through the front office or by email

vgarecornerstonesaeduauhmasoncornerstonesaeduauadoylecornerstonesaeduau

Vocational Education amp Training (VET) learning for many students is now underway or will begin next week If a student is absent from a VET course it is the studentsrsquoparentsrsquo responsibility to inform both the trainertraining organisation and Cornerstone College Please be aware that there are still some course vacancies should students still wish to pursue a VET course in 2017 however they will need to make an appointment with Mr Doyle ASAP to organise this

careers

Attention ParentslsquoLikersquo our lsquoParent Connectrsquo page on facebook to connect with other parents and the College Click the image below to visit the Cornerstone College Parent Connect facebook page

cornerstoneparentconnect

Sport at Cornerstone - Year 8-12SSSSA - Knockout Sport 2017Knockout sporting events will be up and running again in 2017 Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of different sports offered throughout the year

Junior students (Year 8-10) are able to participate in a maximum of three sports and Senior students (Year 11-12) a maximum of two Students who would like to participate in these teams will be informed through the Student Notices Students will need to nominate and trial for each individual team

A staff member will organise and coach the team All students involved with a team will be expected to fill out the necessary forms well in advance of their competition date A fee of $1500 will be charged for each gameround robin More details can be found in the Family Handbook

Interschool SportThere are about six sports offered throughout the year (eg Triathlon Tennis Cross Country Equestrian) where the College is happy to nominate the students to participate but a staff member will not be appointed to organise the students or attend on the day of competition The parent is responsible for organising their child and transporting them to and from the event Again students will be informed about these competitions through the Student Notices and more details can be found in the Family Handbook

Interstate TeamsThroughout the year selection trials take place for interstate teams If you are playing a sport at a high level and would like to nominate for an interstate team please come and see me so the necessary forms can be completed

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

Sport at Cornerstone - Year 7SAPSASAThroughout the year Year 7 students will have the opportunity to nominate and participate in a range of sport activities and events

Knockout Sport School EntryCornerstone will be entering approximately six teams into the following competitions Basketball Soccer Football and Netball Students who would like to participate will be informed through the Student Notices Students will need to nominate and trial for each individual team A staff member will organise and coach the team

Interschool Sport Endorsed Sports There will be some sports offered throughout the year (eg Cross Country) where the College is happy to nominate the students to participate but a staff member will not be appointed to organising the students or attending on the day of competition The parent is responsible for organising their child and transporting them to and from the event Again students will be informed about these competitions through the Student Notices

State CarnivalsThis is for students who would like to represent the lsquoBarker Districtrsquo in a team which will compete in an extended carnival (3-5 days) Students will be informed in the Student Notices about the trial dates for each of these sportsteams

Interstate TeamsThroughout the year selection trials take place for interstate teams If you are playing a sport at a high level and would like to nominate for an interstate team please come and see me so the necessary forms can be completed

Mrs Bec SalinasSports Coordinator

sport information

We welcome the following new staff to the Cornerstone College community

Mr Michael MurphyLearning Area Leader Maths

Mr Mariusz SternaResource Centre

Coordinator

Mr Joel TurnbullTeacher - German

Dr Ivan YenTeacher - Chinese

Mrs Katy WalkerCounsellor

Mrs Julie HoldbackAdaptive Education

LSO

Mrs Annette SchildAdaptive Education

LSO

Mrs Rosemary Buxton

Teacher - Science

Mrs Ashoo RajputTeacher - Maths

Science

Mrs Sharon PipposSenior School

Student Receptionist

Mrs Marianne Caruana

Canteen Assistant

Mrs Teresa KriegCanteen Assistant

new staff

Important Reminder of School Uniform requirements from 2018From Term 1 2018 all students must be wearing uniform with the current school logo only Uniforms with the original crest will no longer be acceptable to wear after 2017

The College has given a six year transition period to phase out uniform with the original crest to the current logo which was launched in 2012

If you need to purchase uniform items with current logo for 2018 the following may assistbull Consider spreading those purchase costs over the whole year buying one item at a timebull Purchase your clothing from the Second Hand Uniform Shop to save money

If you have any questions regarding the uniform transition please contact me on 8398 6022 or email jkerbercornerstonesaeduau

Mr Justin KerberActing Wellbeing Director

Current LogoOriginal Crest

Empowering Parenting Resource to Enhance Your Childrsquos WellbeingTo assist our parents we are pleased to announce that wersquove partnered with lsquoSchoolTVrsquo ndash a new online resource designed to empower parents with credible information which includes realistic practical and ongoing support strategies We understand that happy and well cared for students learn best We also understand that todayrsquos parents face a multitude of challenges raising happy and resilient children

We are giving parents access to a cross section of Australiarsquos leading experts all in one window You get videos from experts articles by recognised organisations and a range of tools links and resources in bite-sized piecesof information

Each month SchoolTV will explore a range of different topics that are impacting on youth today This first month covers youth anxiety and subsequent months will include topics such as depression alcohol amp drugs and cyberbullying

We encourage you to have a look at this comprehensive up-to-the-minute assistance to raise resilient children

Click here to access SchoolTV or on the image above

Mr Jamie CameronWellbeing Director

important information

ORDERS OPEN UNTIL 10AM

Online Lunch OrdersA great way to ensure your child gets lunch at the canteen - pre-order using Flexischools There are so many options on the day weekly repeats school identity-card and easy credit top-up

Visit wwwflexischoolscomau to sign up It takes the pain out of carrying cash See left for more details

Update Year Level InformationIf you are already registered with Flexischools please log in and update your year level information for 2017

Ms Evie MitchellCanteen Manager

canteen information

Next MeetingWednesday 15 February 2017

730pm in the College staff roomALL WELCOME

Welcome to the start of another great school year at Cornerstone College The PTampF is looking forward to the continued support we can provide for our school community

To do this we need your support and assistance and I encourage you to join our team Volunteering and becoming involved at your childrsquos school wonrsquot just benefit your child hisher schoolmates and the community it will also benefit you

If yoursquod like to get involved (as a committee member or volunteer helper) please contact Colleen Bradfield on 0401 576 550email ptampfcornerstonesaeduau

No longer need your school uniform

We can sell uniform items for you through the Second Hand Uniform

Shop on consignment Current logo only

Please bring good quality items including school bags to Marketing

(next to EFM gym) for processing

60 of sale price is returned to you40 to the College PTampF for fundraising

Blazers must be dry cleaned

Second Hand Uniform ShopThe College operates a second hand

uniform shop (located next to EFM gym) which is open at the following times

Opening times Monday to Friday

900am-430pm (during term times)

Saturday mornings930-1100am (next date yet

to be confirmed)

parents teachers amp friends

2016 Dux of College SpeechPresented by Leigh Stark at the Opening Service for 2017 (continued)

4kms of knee deep Coorong sludge and helping me to be interested in weeds

Mr Wesley thank you for inspiring me to write about topics I was interested in and passionate about Your feedback and willingness was much appreciated throughout the year

And Mrs Kennedy not only were you an amazing art teacher but also a fantastic counsellor and listener Thank you for stretching and inspiring me keeping me sane in a class of 17 girls and seeing the potential in ideas which were sometimes average to poor

Finally I want to acknowledge the role that God has played in my life He is so faithful and has blessed me incredibly In todayrsquos world it is really easy to hinge our happiness upon our own success achievements and performance which in my experience only leaves you striving harder and harder And what I love about being in relationship with Jesus is that with Him you can just be You no longer have to strive or perform to find fulfilment rather He promises to walk alongside us and provide rest when we are weary Pursuing Him has changed my life and is so worth it

To those of you in Middle School just beginning your journey at Cornerstone you have an exciting few years ahead There are so many opportunities to take at Cornerstone and I encourage you to pursue the things you are passionate about and subjects you enjoy Last year year my favourite subjects Art and Outdoor Ed were coincidentally also the subjects I scored the highest in

However good study habits wasnrsquot something that I decided to switch on just for Year 12 Rather they came from choosing to work diligently in my previous years of high school I donrsquot think anyone has ever regretted learning to work hard Setting good habits now will not only give you a solid grounding for the result you are aiming for in Year 12 but also your

entire lifeTo the year twelves of 2017 this year is challenging but also exciting and often looked back upon as the best year of high school For some of you you will be hoping to achieve high results and if you work diligently and use your time wisely yoursquoll be surprised by the potential you have Achieving well is more about consistency and hard work than how smart you are

Half of the challenge of Year 12 is simply keeping a positive mindset The year ahead might seem like a mountain now but if you take each day at a time and choose to focus on the positives it will make for a much better year

No matter how busy you get I encourage you to make time for the things you love doing For me that was rock climbing but having some down time or something that you can look forward to in each week is important for keeping motivated and energised As with anything though it involves balance as too much relaxation or committing to too many activities will just make you more stressed

Finally let me remind you that more important than your grades and what you achieve this year is the person you are and the way you conduct yourself The things that are lasting and that you will look back and remember is not the number you receive at the end but the opportunities you take and the relationships you invest in So rather than make this year a competition choose to encourage and help each other celebrate each otherrsquos successes be generous make your parents and teachers feel valued and appreciated and laugh together and have fun

I hope that this year is both rewarding and fruitful and that you will be able to look back on it with a great sense of achievement Thanks

Are you ready to kick start your goals Itrsquos your time the time is now for

you to experience the EFM difference

Call 1300 336 348 or visit efmnetau TODAY

Conditions apply New members only Not valid with any other third party offer For more information efmnetauLike us on Facebook

Call Robert - 0419 810 410 or visit efmnetau TODAY

Junior Futsal Competition Cornerstone College - Saturday afternoons from February 2017 Registrations now open Girls and boys aged 8 to 16 For more information conact adelaidehillsfutsalgmailcom or phone Paul on 0422 233 370

National Youth Week Strathalbyn Are you 12-25 and live work or play in the Strathalbyn area Be part of the action and help shape this yearrsquos Youth Week Event Planning workshops will be held on the following dates Monday 6 February 4-6pm Monday 13 February 4-6pm Monday 20 February 4-6pm For more information and to register your interest please contact Bev Boag on 8555 7000 or email bevboagalexandrinasagovau wwwalexandrinasagovauyouthweek

Tips for Parents and Students The ABC has created a module on the ABC News website to aggregate all their Back to School content in the one place So if you check this page regularly yoursquoll be able to see all the new stories The project will run until 12 February httpwwwabcnetaunewsback-to-school

Girls Cricket League allows girls to have fun with their friends continue improving their cricket skills and play in an all-girls leaguecompetition specifically organised for them For girls aged 11-18 with basic cricket skills full games of cricket fun active and social - great way to make new friends Go to playcricketcomauallgirlscan for more information

Echunga Football Club junior registration night Friday 3 March from 6pm all grades - AusKick to Senior Colts Bring your gear Junior players wanted Family friendly club for players and parents Contact Vaughan Brooks 0457 537 794

EFM Fitness Coaching At EFM yoursquoll have a Fitness Coach that works through your program with you each and every session Itrsquos like having a personal trainer at a fraction of the cost Call Rob on 0419 810 410 or click here to see more

Current Offer Join now and receive your first 4 weeks membership for $40 (conditions apply) Call Rob on 0419 810 410 or register online at efmnetaumount-barker Click link below

Attention parents Extended morning sessions at EFM 600am to 1000am Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday Perfect for the school drop off Convenient club location more sessions more equipment more fun

Attention Students Special student only sessions 330 ndash 430pm Mon Wed and Friday at discounted student rate

Week 3MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

Week 4MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

13 February14 February15 February16 February17 February

20 February21 February22 February23 February24 February

A reminder to be in the canteen by 900am pleaseIf you are unable to come in on your rostered day please remember to swap withsomeone and then let me know of any changes on 0403 321 893 Thanks Evie

Simone Ireland amp Sonia TarcaJuanita Kleinig + anyone who can helpDebbie Severin + anyone who can helpJenny House + anyone who can helpSolizna Verney + anyone who can help

Kerry Francis + anyone who can helpDonna Fitzgerald + anyone who can helpWendy Vidugirus + anyone who can helpAnyone who can helpKaren Smart amp Jo Higginson

Like EFM Mount Barkeron Facebook Click Here

JOIN NOW 4 WEEKS FOR $40

Click on the image right for more information

Are you ready to kick start your goals

Itrsquos your time the time is now for

you to experience the EFM difference

Call 1300 336 348 or visit efmnetau TODAY

Conditions apply New members only Not valid with any other third party offer For more information efmnetau

Like us on Facebook

Call Robert - 0419 810 410 or visit efmnetau TODAY

WEEKLY WINNERSWeek 1

Jordan Weaver Year 12

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Lobethal Lutheran Netball Club - 2017 Winter Dates Pre-season U15s U17s amp Seniors Proudly presented by EVOFIT Thursday 9th 16th 23rd Feb amp 2nd March 745pm for 8pm start (1 hour) Lobethal Lutheran School Oval Junior amp Senior skills session All ages welcome 615pm for 630 start (1 hour) Lobethal Lutheran School Oval Junior amp Senior Trials Thursday 16th 23rd and 30th March 9rsquos amp 11rsquos 330-430pm (9rsquos donrsquot trial) 13rsquos 430-530pm 15rsquo2 amp 17rsquos 530-630pm Seniors 630-830pm Please note from the 1st training (april 5th) both juniors and seniors will be training on a wednesday night (same time as trials)

Adelaide Hills Hockey Club lsquoCome n Try Dayrsquo Sunday 26th February 11amndash1pm Cornerstone College (synthetic pitch-near oval) Give hockey a go We will have sticks and shin pads to borrow Email secretaryadelaidehillshockeyorgau mobile 0428 849 753

community notices

canteen roster

term 1

sun mon tues wed thurs fri sat

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k 1

Term 1 startsOpening Worship

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k 2

ID Photo Day Middle School Swimming Carnival

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k 3

Year 12 Kayaking Basic Skills Day

830am Coffee Connect900am Assembly630pm Year 12 Information Evening730pm PTampF Meeting

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k 4

630pm Year 7 amp 8 2019 Information Evening

630pm Year 7 amp 8 2019 Information Evening

Battunga Focus Day (non uniform)

wee

k 5

Year 10 amp 11 Driver Awareness

Year 9 Journey Evening amp overnight stay

730pm College Council Mtg

Karneval Celebration

Year 9 Journey Day Ash Wednesday

730pm PTampF Meeting

Year 7 SAPSASA Interschool Swimming

700pm Year 11 Parent Evening

Bursary applications close

Vetamorphus Camp

term one 2017

Phone (08) 8398 6000

Fax (08) 8398 6098

mailcornerstonesaeduau

wwwcornerstonesaeduau

cornerstoneparentconnect

Battunga Focus Week

Year 7 Camp Year 12 PE Aquatics CampModified Timetable Week

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Student Absence Line

(08) 8398 6080 or

Middle School

msstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Senior School

ssstudentreceptioncornerstonesaeduau

Excursion Information Line

(08) 8398 6080

Second-hand Uniform Shop

Did you know the College operates a

second-hand uniform shop

Itrsquos in the Marketing Department under

inbarendi open from 830am until 430pm

during the school term

term one 2017 calendar

sun mon tues wed thurs fri satw

eek

6SSSSA C Grade Interschool Swimming

830am Coffee Connect

900am Assembly

Year 8 Immunisations

Athletics Day

wee

k 7

ADELAIDE CUP(holiday) College Open Day

700pm China Tour meeting

SAPSASA State Swimming Carnival

wee

k 8

Mt Barker Show

730pm College Council meeting

830am Coffee Connect

900am Assembly

Adam Page (musician) visit

German Day 5 10 and 20 Year Old Scholars Reunion

Daylight Saving EndsYear 7 ALWS Awareness Day

4-8pm Yr 7 amp 8 student reporting7-9pm Career Info Workshop for Parents7pm Yr 12 Music Solos

730pm PTampF Meeting

4-8pm Yr 7 amp 8 student reporting

Naturi Focus Day (non uniform)Year 10 Mock InterviewsChina Study Tour leaves

wee

k 11

600pm for 700pm Hills Connect Passion MeditationTertiary Studies amp Careers Expo (Adel Convention Centre)

345-830pm Family Interviews (collect report)Tertiary Studies amp Careers Expo (Adel Convention Centre)

Year 7 SAPSASA Interschool Athletics

Passion Meditation Yr 7 Yr 8Interschool SSSSA A2 Grade Athletics Carnival

700pm Passion Meditation

Passion Meditation Yr 9-Yr 12

End of Term 1

GOOD FRIDAY

mar5

mar6

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mar24

mar25

wee

k 9

mar26

mar27

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mar31

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wee

k 10

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Every effort is made for the information in this calendar to be correct at time of print however

datestimes can be subject to change

Year 12 OED Camp 1

Term 130 January ndash 13 April (11 week period + 2 week holiday period follows)Mon 301 Year 7 Year 12 and new students only Tues 311 all students returnTerm 21 May ndash 30 June (9 week period + 3 week holiday period follows [Years 7 ndash 10])3 July ndash 7 July (Year 11 Workplace Learning Year 12 Exams (internal) Staff Professional Development Week)Term 3 24 July ndash 29 September (10 week period + 2 week holiday period follows)Term 4 16 October ndash 8 December (8 week period + 7 week holiday period follows)

TERM DATES 2017

Naturi Focus Week

Cornerstone College68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

Phone 08 8398 6000Fax 08 8398 6098

mailcornerstonesaeduauwwwcornerstonesaeduau

The Year 12s returned to school on the 30 January with mixed emotions They were welcomed to their final year of school with breakfast as they caught up on their holiday stories The formal part of the day included a devotion and various addresses including the Acting Principalrsquos Rob Rohde We welcomed the group Life Matters who provided the new Year 12s with important advice on the

challenges of the year ahead Following lunch students had a chance to organise their Legacy projects Overall it was an enjoyable day that hopefully served to ease our seniors into their final year

Mrs Simona McMasterChristian Living Learning Area Leader

Next Issue Deadline Mon 20 Feb Published on Wed 22 Feb

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Fri 102 - MS Swimming CarnivalTue 142 - Year 12 Kayaking Skills

Wed 152 - 830am Coffee ConnectWed 152 - 900am Assembly

Wed 152 - 630pm Year 12 Meet the Teacher Night

Wed 152 - 730pm PTampF MeetingFri 242 - Battunga Focus Day (non-

uniform)

year 12 first day retreat year 9 visual communication

sun mon tues wed thurs fri satw

eek

6SSSSA C Grade Interschool Swimming

830am Coffee Connect

900am Assembly

Year 8 Immunisations

Athletics Day

wee

k 7

ADELAIDE CUP(holiday) College Open Day

700pm China Tour meeting

SAPSASA State Swimming Carnival

wee

k 8

Mt Barker Show

730pm College Council meeting

830am Coffee Connect

900am Assembly

Adam Page (musician) visit

German Day 5 10 and 20 Year Old Scholars Reunion

Daylight Saving EndsYear 7 ALWS Awareness Day

4-8pm Yr 7 amp 8 student reporting7-9pm Career Info Workshop for Parents7pm Yr 12 Music Solos

730pm PTampF Meeting

4-8pm Yr 7 amp 8 student reporting

Naturi Focus Day (non uniform)Year 10 Mock InterviewsChina Study Tour leaves

wee

k 11

600pm for 700pm Hills Connect Passion MeditationTertiary Studies amp Careers Expo (Adel Convention Centre)

345-830pm Family Interviews (collect report)Tertiary Studies amp Careers Expo (Adel Convention Centre)

Year 7 SAPSASA Interschool Athletics

Passion Meditation Yr 7 Yr 8Interschool SSSSA A2 Grade Athletics Carnival

700pm Passion Meditation

Passion Meditation Yr 9-Yr 12

End of Term 1

GOOD FRIDAY

mar5

mar6

mar7

mar8

mar9

mar10

mar11

mar12

mar13

mar14

mar15

mar16

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mar18

mar19

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k 9

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k 10

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apr15

Every effort is made for the information in this calendar to be correct at time of print however

datestimes can be subject to change

Year 12 OED Camp 1

Term 130 January ndash 13 April (11 week period + 2 week holiday period follows)Mon 301 Year 7 Year 12 and new students only Tues 311 all students returnTerm 21 May ndash 30 June (9 week period + 3 week holiday period follows [Years 7 ndash 10])3 July ndash 7 July (Year 11 Workplace Learning Year 12 Exams (internal) Staff Professional Development Week)Term 3 24 July ndash 29 September (10 week period + 2 week holiday period follows)Term 4 16 October ndash 8 December (8 week period + 7 week holiday period follows)

TERM DATES 2017

Naturi Focus Week

Cornerstone College68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

Phone 08 8398 6000Fax 08 8398 6098

mailcornerstonesaeduauwwwcornerstonesaeduau

The Year 12s returned to school on the 30 January with mixed emotions They were welcomed to their final year of school with breakfast as they caught up on their holiday stories The formal part of the day included a devotion and various addresses including the Acting Principalrsquos Rob Rohde We welcomed the group Life Matters who provided the new Year 12s with important advice on the

challenges of the year ahead Following lunch students had a chance to organise their Legacy projects Overall it was an enjoyable day that hopefully served to ease our seniors into their final year

Mrs Simona McMasterChristian Living Learning Area Leader

Next Issue Deadline Mon 20 Feb Published on Wed 22 Feb

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Fri 102 - MS Swimming CarnivalTue 142 - Year 12 Kayaking Skills

Wed 152 - 830am Coffee ConnectWed 152 - 900am Assembly

Wed 152 - 630pm Year 12 Meet the Teacher Night

Wed 152 - 730pm PTampF MeetingFri 242 - Battunga Focus Day (non-

uniform)

year 12 first day retreat year 9 visual communication

Cornerstone College68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

Phone 08 8398 6000Fax 08 8398 6098

mailcornerstonesaeduauwwwcornerstonesaeduau

The Year 12s returned to school on the 30 January with mixed emotions They were welcomed to their final year of school with breakfast as they caught up on their holiday stories The formal part of the day included a devotion and various addresses including the Acting Principalrsquos Rob Rohde We welcomed the group Life Matters who provided the new Year 12s with important advice on the

challenges of the year ahead Following lunch students had a chance to organise their Legacy projects Overall it was an enjoyable day that hopefully served to ease our seniors into their final year

Mrs Simona McMasterChristian Living Learning Area Leader

Next Issue Deadline Mon 20 Feb Published on Wed 22 Feb

S P O N S O R E D B Y

Fri 102 - MS Swimming CarnivalTue 142 - Year 12 Kayaking Skills

Wed 152 - 830am Coffee ConnectWed 152 - 900am Assembly

Wed 152 - 630pm Year 12 Meet the Teacher Night

Wed 152 - 730pm PTampF MeetingFri 242 - Battunga Focus Day (non-

uniform)

year 12 first day retreat year 9 visual communication