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Middle School House LeaderYear 12 PE Aquatics Camp

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Student Leader DayOpen Boys KO Cricket

Year 12 Food & HospitalityYear 9 Journey Trust Walk

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During the Year 9 Journey Day last Tuesday, teachers met with each of their classes for discussion and activity, and gathered for the Calling ceremony on Mount Barker Summit.

The Journey is a compulsory and integral part of the Year 9 Christian Living programme, yet we ‘called’ our young men and women to join us on this journey, as if it was optional. As outlined to our students, the calling is an invitation to fully engage with the programme and learn who you really are and ways to relate to others and the wider world. Challenges will vary in intensity depending on the individual, and our students will be asked to reflect deeply in a myriad of ways.

At the Departure ceremony that evening, students and their parents met in a packed Atelier theatre where teacher guides outlined the students’ journey year and were given their blessing by the parents. As I listened to the teachers present their section, I looked around to witness parents engaging with their sons/daughters and the event itself. The passion and commitment was clear for all to see.

One of our College’s Strategic Goals is to strengthen our links to our community. Through this event and others, the connections between parents, teachers and students has been highlighted and advanced. We are all united in wanting our students to grow into happy, healthy and content young men and women. Through good communication between all concerned, there is a greater likelihood of achieving this goal,

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and to achieve it well.

I encourage all our parents to fully engage with their sons/daughters and keep asking how they are going at school. Don’t accept a simple response such as ‘good’ or ‘fine’, instead search for deeper connections. We are empowered as educators when we are able to work with our parents towards agreed goals for our students, so please help us as we strive to strengthen our partnerships into the future.

Mr Jamie CameronWellbeing Director

I had the opportunity to spend Thursday morning last week with a group of Battunga Year 7s on camp at Mylor. We spent the morning competing in the River Race activity

against two other teams – one from Aroona and one from Naturi.

From building and climbing a tower, ten milk crates high, to untangling a giant human knot, to using three canoes and a length of rope to build a raft capable of ferrying 14 or so passengers down the river … and back again… the competition was fierce!

I watched with fascination as my Battunga team nominated particular members for particular roles based on previously observed traits and skills:

• who should carry the map and navigate?• who should climb the tower?• who should tie the knots to hold the raft

together?

I’m pleased to say the team handled themselves with an impressive level of respect, integrity and cooperation. But then, we were winning for most of the race!

It struck me that maintaining a positive and harmonious team spirit is easy when everything’s going well. It’s when the chips are down - it’s when things start to fall apart and team members begin making costly mistakes - that’s when relationships get strained and everyone starts playing the blame game.

It struck me that this is where we, as a Christian Community, can (and must!) make a difference.

As a Christian community we have been given the privilege of knowing (and showing) where

tolerance and forgiveness and genuine love come from.

In Luke 15:11-32 Jesus tells a parable of a son who demands his inheritance before his father has even died, and, having received it, promptly travels to a far country and squanders the fortune on wild living. Broke and hungry, the son returns to his father with his tail between his legs, hoping his father will at least employ him as a servant.

The father sees his long lost son approaching from a distance and runs to welcome him with open arms. The son tries to apologise but the father doesn’t even let him finish – he forgives him completely and reinstates him into the family. There are implications – the fortune can’t be recovered, but the relationship is restored to its original rightful state.

God gives us the same unconditional love and forgiveness, and he gives us the ability to pass it on – to our friends, to our families, to our workmates, to anyone who does wrong by us.If we, as a caring Christian community, won’t demonstrate God’s love and forgiveness … who will?

God bless you.

Pastor Greg Page College Pastor (Term 1)

prayer points• A refreshing, peaceful holiday for Pastor

Albert.• The cast and crew of this year’s Passion

Meditation performance.• Year 12 students. • A personally reflective and meaningful

lead-up to the Easter festival.

College Chaplain Call to Faith Lutheran CollegeRecently, our College Chaplain, Mr Adam Yeager received a call to undertake the role of College Chaplain at Faith Lutheran College, Tanunda in the Barossa Valley. While uncommon, the calling of a Chaplain does occur from time to time and this call was recently approved by the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) and at a meeting of the Barossa Pastors Fraternal.

Adam has four weeks to prayerfully consider this call and if he does decide to accept, it will see him possibly undertake this role sometime before the end of the 2016 school year. Obviously, Adam has much to consider.

Prayer, discussions with a wide range of people, our individual and collective support, visiting Faith Lutheran College and personal reflections all form part of the process. As a community our thoughts and prayers will also be with Adam, his family, our College and Faith Lutheran College.

Mr Craig FielkePrincipal

Middle School House Leader WorkshopOn Tuesday, 24 February our Middle School House Leaders facilitated a workshop for the Year 6 students at St Michaels in Hahndorf. They addressed topics surrounding leadership, including what makes an effective leader and how to make positive changes in our own lives and the lives of others. St Michaels have many leadership groups, such as SRC, House Captains and School Captains (The Executive), and focus areas of interest such as Library, Environment, Technology, School Events and School Management / Office helpers. The Cornerstone Leaders assisted their younger counterparts in identifying individual and collective strengths and formulating a plan to implement a specific initiative in the weeks to come. We learned much about our own leadership throughout this project and thank St Michaels for the opportunity to strengthen the links between our two schools.

Mr Jamie CameronWellbeing Director

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Year 11 Workplace Learning (WPL)Just a reminder that all Year 11 students are required to complete Work Experience in Term 2. Paperwork for

this was posted home nearly two weeks ago – please let the College know if you have not yet received this. As discussed at the Year 11 Parent Information Night last Thursday, please remember that there are new guidelines and processes in place, so please read the information sent home carefully to avoid any confusion. Students should now be contacting employers to organise their placement if they have not already done so. Work Experience will occur for all Year 11 students during Week 5 of Term 2 (30 May – 3 June) except for those students who are currently studying Outdoor Education, in which case they will complete theirs in Week 10 of Term 2 (4-8 July).

Any queries or need for support please contact Anthony Doyle, Helen Mason or Virginia Gare.

Sandra Berry WorkshopsA few weeks ago, we were very fortunate to have Sandra Berry from Sandra Berry Real Estate speak to all of our Year 10s and interested Year 11 and 12 students. Sandra spoke passionately about the Schools Auction Idol program, a program designed to allow students an opportunity to be mentored by a local industry expert to learn about Real Estate, public speaking and self-confidence, with the aim to compete against other students as Auctioneers. Three of our students, Corey Noske-Daniel (Year 12), Jed Bramley and Sebastian Brook (Year 10) have been spending time with Sandra every Friday at lunch-time and have excelled and learnt so much in a limited space of time. We thank Sandra and her team so much for their time and support of our students.

Pictured below L-R are Jasmin Hodder (Real Estate Consultant), Corey Noske-Daniel, Sebastian Brook and Sandra Berry.

Mr Anthony DoylePathways Coordinator

Year 12 PE Aquatics Camp As part of the Year 12 PE course, students participated in an intensive three day Aquatic Unit at Murray Bridge. Students were able to elect either sailing or kayaking and had to ‘study’ their chosen pursuit for approximately 18 hours.

The results from this camp will go towards the students final SACE grade for Physical Education.

All students can be proud of the efforts they put in, and it’s exciting to think they’re well underway with their courses.

Mr Ratcliffe and Mr MoffaYear 12 PE Teachers

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Battunga Focus WeekBattunga Focus Week 2016, held during Week 4, was bigger and better than ever! Throughout the week students and staff had the opportunity to spread some love and kindness by sending Friendly Frogs (freckly Melba’s chocolate frogs) and Buddy Buds (beautiful red roses from Mt Barker Blooms and Baskets) to one another, complete with personalised notes of appreciation.

Battunga’s tireless team of leaders delivered over 750 Friendly Frogs throughout the week, along with almost 100 Buddy Buds.

On Friday, a non-uniform day helped enliven the celebrations as guests were treated to delicious chocolate mousse, sparkling apple juice and even more sparkling conversation at our Lunch with a Bunch event on ‘cibo’. Students from all Houses and year levels enjoyed our dress up photo booth while a live band, consisting of Year 11 and12 students, created a convivial atmosphere for all to enjoy.

Thanks to all who contributed and participated. Cornerstone definitely felt the love in Week 4!

Mr Daniel Wood, Miss Kristyn Sickerdick & Battunga Student Leaders

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Year 7 Camp ReportEnergy, enthusiasm and engagement! These three words spring to mind when I reflect back on the Year 7 Camp last week. Our 150+ Year 7 students fully participated in all aspects of an action-packed camp agenda.

The days were filled with challenges, water, mud, thrills and shared experiences. Many wonderful memories were created to last for many years.

Thank you to all the amazing teachers who came and shared in the fun!

Mr Graham GallaschYear 7 Camp Supervisor

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SAPSASA – Barker District Swimming CarnivalOn Thursday, 3 March Cornerstone competed in the annual ‘Courier Cup’ at the Mountain Pool, Mount Barker. Eleven Year 7 students represented the College in the U/12 and U/13 age groups: Ethan Baxter, Madeleine Beaton, Jack Cafarella, Abbey Cummings, Alex Jones, Rebecca Koch, Morgan Main, Lucy Marshall, Maddison Nyp, Duncan Rogers and Sophie Seppelt.

Cornerstone had a very successful day, finishing 1st overall in the Barker District. Each member of the team competed with a positive attitude and represented Cornerstone extremely well. It was great to see lots of support and encouragement.

Congratulations to Alex Jones for winning the ‘Courier Cup’ – Fastest swimmer in the 100m Freestyle. Alex was also the fastest swimmer in the Breaststroke and was awarded a trophy for both events.

Congratulations to the following students who achieved either a first, second or third place for their respective events on the day: Alex Jones, Jack Cafarella, Duncan Rogers, Sophie Seppelt, Abbey Cummings and Ethan Baxter. In total, Cornerstone achieved; six 1st placings, seven 2nd placings, and three 3rd placings.

This week students will be selected to compete in the Barker District Team to compete in the Interschool Swimming Carnival at the Marion Swimming Centre.

Thank you to the parents who came to support the students on the day and for assisting with recording.

Miss Bec WeissSports Coordinator

Driver AwarenessOn Tuesday, 1 March, students in Years 10 and 11 had the opportunity to learn more about road safety and their responsibilities as road users. With many students already learning to drive and others not too far away, the message was a timely one.

Students in both year levels enjoyed a presentation from a member of SAPOL’s road

safety team, in which the police officers shared their experiences of dealing with car accidents. The SAPOL team also discussed the most current road rules and answered questions from the student audience.

Year 11 students attended a second session in the afternoon in which staff from Adelaide Hills Toyota demonstrated how to change a tyre and how to check and change engine oil. Driving instructor Steve Highet spoke to the students about the common issues learner drivers face and reiterated some key road rules designed to keep students safe. Senior Constable Libby Bruce showed students key equipment that police use such as speed cameras, while Senior Constable David Edwards explained the defect process on a crashed vehicle.

Thank you to all of our presenters for sharing their time and expertise with our students. A special thanks to Adelaide Hills Toyota who kindly funded a BBQ and cool drinks to feed our ravenous Year 11s.

Mr Daniel Wood & Mrs Alysha GreenHouse Leaders

Student Leader DayLast week, four of our six College Leaders attended a gathering of other College Leaders from various Lutheran schools around South Australia, held at Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes. The goal of the day was to grow in their leadership capabilities as well as to expand their understanding of ’servant leadership.’ Students from as far away as Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln participated in workshop exercises lead by Emma Graetz, from Grassroots Training and Australian Lutheran College. Along with the leadership training the event gave our College Leaders a good opportunity to network with their peers from other Lutheran schools and to exchange stories about leadership in their schools.

Mr Adam YaegerCollege Chaplain

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Open Boys Knockout CricketCornerstone recently competed in our first game of Open Boys Knockout Cricket. Following a bye in the first round, the boys faced a St Francis team keen on revenge after losing in the final over in the corresponding game last year. Cornerstone were sent in to bat and were in early trouble losing the first three wickets with only 28 runs on the board. Wickets continued to steadily fall as the Cornerstone batsmen chose to hit the ball in the air at catching height,

and the catches were gladly taken. Ryan McEachern (pictured left) batted sensibly with the tail, managing to farm the strike to take the score from 6 for 42 to all out 108.

Cornerstone began well with the ball, restricting the run rate early, with some quality line and

length bowling from Austin Abraham and Ryan McEachern. The build-up of this pressure eventually resulted in a run of wickets with Jordy Aitchison claiming three quick ones, leaving St Francis in trouble at 7/ 75 and Cornerstone seemingly heading for a win. However, some late innings hitting by the St Francis tail and some below standard bowling resulted in an exciting win for St Francis in the second to last over.

Mr Rhett FielkeOpen Knockout Cricket Coach

Year 12 Outdoor EducationKayaking Basic Skills

Interschool TriathlonOn Wednesday, 24 February Tom Hill and Kaelum Barlow competed in the Interschool Triathlon Championships. Well done to both students for their efforts on the day.

Miss Bec WeissSports Coordinator

Career Information Workshops - Parents

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How up to date is your knowledge about current career options

for your child?Would you like to be better informed to help your son or daughter plan for their future? Do you want to know more about education, training and employment options available to them? Is your student looking for paid employment, and you’d like to help them with their resume?

We are committed to consistently offering our parent community meaningful support, tips and

Athletics Day Friday 11 March 2016Annual carnival this Friday 9.00am - 3.15pm Parents welcome

advice. Our Careers Counsellor Virginia Gare has held a number of well-attended and helpful free workshops for our parents, which we are again offering through 2016.

Participating in a Careers workshop will help you support your student with their career decision making. Research tells us that parents want to help their children with career decisions, but only 20% of parents feel they have sufficient knowledge to do this.

The workshops are available to parents of all year levels, although they may be most relevant to those with children in Year 10, 11 and 12. The first workshop will be held in the evening of Wednesday 6 April, with repeat workshops being offered on Thursday 16 June, Tuesday 25 October. Each will be held in Anakalypsi (Library) 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start, finishing at 9.00pm.

Bookings are strictly limited to ensure attendees can receive personalised support, so please be quick. The workshops are for parents only, your child does not attend with you. For bookings click here for trybooking.

Mrs Virginia GareCareers Counsellor

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Event: On the Green, After Dark – Outdoor Cinema event @ Cornerstone CollegeWhen: Friday, 8 April from 5.30pm (movie screening at 6.45pm)Why: Year 12 Legacy Project to raise funds for the Little Heroes FoundationBring: cushions, beanbags, rugs, friends and family!What’s on offer? Live music, hot food (BBQ, yiros), popcorn, drinks, hot donuts and more.

Ever frustrated by moody and grumpy teenagers?

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

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Attention Parents

Don’t forget to like our ‘Parent Connect’ page on facebook to connect with other parents and the College. Click the Facebook icon above to visit the Cornerstone College Parent Connect.

750 Club - Congratulations MattA couple of weeks off our 9th birthday and we kick off the celebrations early with a milestone that is equally as important. A member from day one we congratulate Matt Pearce on achieving his introduction into the 750 Club. A few hiccups on the way with the odd knee reconstruction or two but he has finally made it. A great friend and supporter of the club and a terrific competitor as well. Pushing the coach to his best ever City to Bay time along the journey. Encouraging family, friends and the school community to embrace all that fitness means we have been blessed with Matt as a member. Not to mention just a lot of fun to be around. Well done Matt.

Rob Tyndall, EFM

Attention EmployersAre you an employer who would like to support our College?

Could you provide Work Experience opportunities for our students?

We would love to hear from you.

Please contact Mr Anthony Doyle on 8398 6019 (adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.au) to register your business.

Mention the word “bees” and most people will think of the usual backyard honey bee – an introduced species. But did you know

that Australia has more than 1500 species of native bees? To find out about these amazing

creatures come along to hear Dr Katja Hogendoorn speak about…

Where: Purtinga Environmental Centre, Cornerstone College, Mount Barker

When: Friday, 1 April 2016. 7.00pm start. Katja’s presentation will go for about 70 minutes.

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

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

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Katja is a research associate at the University of Adelaide, with more than 25 years’ experience in the study of behaviour and ecology of bees. Her current

research is looking into the importance of native bees to both native plants and agricultural crops. She also

investigates how we can manage native bees to help them perform their important roles in our ecosystems.

Photo: Peter O’Kindy

Photo: Daphne Gonzalvez

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To all you serious (and now guilty) party animals who smashed

it over the holiday period welcome to EFM – the health club

Don’t delay phone 1300 336 348 now

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PARTY ANIMALS WELCOME

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Week 11Monday 11 April (1 helper)Tuesday 12 April (1 helpers)Wednesday 13 April (1 helpers)Thursday 14 April (2 helpers)Friday 15 April (1 helper)

community notices

Lobethal Lutheran Lions Netball Club 2016 Winter team trials 10 March & 17 March, all welcome, for information please call Naomi 0422 895 545 or email lobethallions@hotmail.com

Football Skills Program - All welcome from 7-17yrs, skills practice, 3.45-5.00pm on Thursdays at varied locations; 10 March (Cornerstone College), 17 March (Mt Barker Primary School), 7 April (Cornerstone College). Just turn up on the day or for more information contact Vaughan 0457 537 794 or Troy 0438 151 921.

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Adelaide Cup Public HolidayMarianne Caruana & Gaylene MaleKaren Lynch & Helen JefferiesShelley Reissenweber & Alison TidemannKerri Bagley & Allison Armitage

Narelle Beare & Lisa PatersonLisa Medlin-King & Ring Evie to help Gillian Copping & Samantha JonesBridgette Warhurst & Jane CafarellaGood Friday Public Holiday

WEEKLY WINNERSWeek 4:

Shania Harris Week 5:

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Meadows Football Club is looking for a new volunteer Canteen Manager for nine home games for the 2016 season. Out of pocket expenses are covered, please call Karen 0403 575 963

Parenting Courses April school holidays The Optimum Learning & Health Centre (OLHC) are offering courses during the school holidays. The OLHC specialises in treatments for ASD, ADHD & learning difficulties and offer free half hour telephone consults for parents & free 1-hour PD sessions for parent groups in the metropolitan area. For more information contact Anke Koelman 8379 4755 or akoelman@ozemail.com.au or click here to visit the website.

Please be in the canteen by 9am. If you are unable to come on your rostered day please swap with someone and let Evie know on 0403 321 893. Extra helpers required on the

following dates from 10.45am to 1.30pm, please call Evie if you can help:

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

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

Sharon Heyne on 0438 692 622, email pt&f@cornerstone.sa.edu.au or come

along to the next meeting.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, 9 March 2016 7.00pm AGM followed by normal meeting at

7.30pm in the College staff room.

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A G M Wednesday, 9 March7.00pm all welcome

Second Hand Uniform ShopThe second-hand uniform shop is

located next to EFM gym

Opening times: Tuesday afternoons, 3.00-4.00pm Next open: 22 March, 4 April 2016

Saturday mornings, 9.30-11.00am Next open: 16 April & 30 April 2016

Eastern Mavericks Premier League Basketball You’re invited to watch round one of the Premier League; Women’s game 6.30pm, Men’s game 8.15pm at the Adelaide Hills Recreation Centre, Mt Barker on Friday 11 March.

Onkaparinga Swimming Club As part of their ongoing commitment to the community, the Onkaparinga Swimming Club are conducting a special and significant fundraiser to assist in the ongoing maintenance and upgrade of the facilities and equipment. 1st prize is a Mazda Neo Hatch worth $18,235.00, second prize $500, third prize $200, fourth and fifth prize $100. Tickets $100 with only 320 tickets available. Drawn 13 March results published 19 March in The Advertiser. Please contact club secretary Rachelle Barlow on 0413833959.

WantedNo longer need your uniform or

calculator? The PT&F can sell themfor you through the second hand uniform shop on consignment.

Please bring good quality items (blazers must be dry cleaned) to the Marketing

Department (next to EFM Gym).

(60% of the sale is returned to you, 40% of the sale is retained by the College

as a fundraiser).

We’d love to meet some new parents and you’d be very welcome.

Cornerstone College Inc68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

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

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