Principal’s PenJust ImagineImagine your children being part of a school community that is so strong and connected that students mourn having to leave. Imagine having graduates and senior students who speak encouragement and hope into the lives of their younger peers. Imagine having a group of young men and women who are about to leave the school grounds and launch into life beyond, keen to make a mark.

You don’t have to imagine. It is what we actually have right here, right now.

Last week we said farewell to our Class of 2014. Whilst their Graduation is still to come, we did celebrate with them and their families at a celebratory dinner. During this event we took a walk down memory lane and heard from the students about what this milestone means to them.

The students spoke about how they have had to work through a tough year, but they have made it. They honoured staff in how teachers have gone well above their duty to walk this road with them. They reminisced, they laughed, they cried – and the manner with which they relayed their story did themselves, their parents and the College proud. They displayed respect and gratitude, even repeatedly referring to Cornerstone as their family.

After spending the night together as a group in the gym with staff, they finished their time on campus by hosting a final assembly. During this time they imparted their wisdom to the next group of students, and shared stories of fun and hope and encouragement to the broader school body. What was incredibly touching was the farewell reception line that saw every student in the Secondary school standing and shaking hands or hugging our Class of 2014. It was a powerful moment and very emotional. It showed the unique and prevailing sense of community that can be embraced by every Cornerstone student and family if they so choose.

To our class of 2014 – our prayers for wisdom in your preparations for upcoming exams is assured. Our expectation for you to reach your own personal life goals and leave the legacy you desire is anticipated. Our gratefulness for God bringing each of you into our community here is heartfelt.

You will be missed, but go with our blessing.

Psalm 20:4 ‘May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.’

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DATES to REMEMBER

Mon Nov 10IT Unveiling MeetingYear 4-7

Fri Nov 14Year 11 Exams commence

November 18-21Year 9 - Year 11 Exams

Friday Nov 28Primary Market DaySenior School Ball

2nd- 8th DecemberYear 10 Mission Trip

End of Year EventsDec 8 - K-2 ConcertDec 9 - 3-6 Awards and GraduationDec 10 - Secondary Awards and Graduation

Term 4 DatesTuesday October 14 - Thursday December 12

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Cleaver’s ClangersWhy did the traffic light turn red? You would too if you had to change in the middle of the street!

What did one elevator say to the other elevator? I think I’m coming down with something!

Sponsorship of Mission TripOur Year 10 students are participating in a Mission Trip to Kalgoorlie/Coolgardie in coming weeks, which will see our kids working within a Christian Aboriginal School.We have one student at Cornerstone who is very keen to participate, but due to family hardship and unexpected related expenses, is unlikely to have the funds to attend.If you would like to support such a student, we are seeking a $250 sponsorship to enable their participation. If you would like to help, please contact the front office who can accept donations. Even just a part contribution would be a wonderful assistance.

Christmas Shoe BoxesOperation Christmas Child shoe boxes were handed in by participating students last week.Over 65 shoeboxes are now on their way to underprivileged children in third world nations this Christmas.Thank you to those families who made the decision to make a difference to those much less fortunate.

Uniform ShopBreaking news!Need any uniform items? Then ordering is all done online now. Unless you book an appointment for fitting of clothing items, you will only be able to access the uniform shop by following the link below. Appointments are made using this link as well.This is for new and secondhand items. Check it out today!http://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/cornerstonecc

IMPORTANT : Device Roll-out 2015On Monday November 10 at 7:00pm, all parents of students currently in Years 4-7 (who have children in Years 5-8 in 2015) are requested to attend an important and exciting meeting. We will outline our plans for next year with the 1:1 device roll-out for students. We will be unveiling our plan for IT for 2015 and beyond, and believe that students and parents will want to be present. All other families are welcome to come and hear about this exciting development too. See you in the auditorium.

Year 6 & Year 12 UniformsWhilst the summer uniform is currently in use, this is to remind Year 6 and Year 12 students and parents that they still need a properly fitted winter uniform for one more occasion this year. The Presentation Nights for these students require graduates to have their full formal winter uniform being worn.Please ensure you don’t sell it off just yet, and also make sure that dress lengths are correct before the night. Thanks!

ARK ThanksOur viral ‘Act of Random Kindness’ campaign is continuing. Students from across the Primary school are now showing appreciation and thoughtfulness for staff and other children on a daily basis. Miss Nolan is delighted and wished to express her appreciation to the increasing number of parents who are providing support to their children to enable them to action their ideas. From gifts and flowers, to actions and assistance. It’s just wonderful to see. Let’s see if we can make this viral activity spread beyond the classroom walls and begin to invade our broader community. The potential is limitless!

Primary Interschool CarnivalPrimary students who had performed well at our faction Athletics Carnival travelled to Bunbury last week to compete against the best athletes from other local schools in an Interschool Carnival.Just being selected is an honour, so we celebrate the event and the students who participated.

Primary AssemblyA small Primary Assembly will be held in Week 6 (November 20th) to acknowledge the latest students to receive Academic Excellence and Endeavour Awards.If your child will be receiving one of these awards you will be given advance notice so you have the opportunity to be present.

Parking InfringementsThis is to advise that Shire Rangers will no longer be providing warnings on parking infringements, but instead will

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those

who listen..Ephesians 4:29

OFFICE HOURSThe Administration Office is open from 8:15am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that if you call the office before 8:15am it is likely to go to message bank. Additionally, coming into the office prior to 8:15am will find it unattended. Staff are in meetings prior to this time.

CANTEENThe College canteen is open for business on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week.We prefer that orders be placed via the online canteen.Visit www.ouronlinecanteen.com.auThe menu is also available for viewing online at the College website. Orders must be placed by 9:30am.

UNIFORM SHOPNeed any uniform items? Then it is all done online. Unless you book an appointment for fitting of clothing items, you will only be able to access the uniform shop by following the attached link. Appointments are made using this link as well.This is for new and secondhand items. Check it out today!h t t p : / / w w w .sustainableschoolshop.com.au/cornerstonecc

YOUTH GROUPSCORE Youth - Years 7 to 9Friday night 7-9pm at Cornerstone0418 833 994 Julian/Karlien

Xtol Youth Group - Year 10 +Friday nights 7-9pm$4 entryBusso Bretho campsite0417 937 238 Margie0418 216 087 Graeme

Market DayMarket Day is almost upon us. If you haven’t had the privilege of being involved before, then you are in for a treat. This is a wonderful day of community and team work that everyone can be a part of.Market Day is the culmination of primary student learning in the Technology and Enterprise subject area, and sees a large sum of money raised to support several charities. Students from Years 1 through to Year 6 will show their understanding of the market place and create a fun-fair of sorts for other students and parents to participate in. Sale of hand-made items as well as games and events will be available.Following the event, each class will take ownership of where they would like their money to be sent. They can elect to spend it on supporting a third world cause, or choose to join with other classes and take on a bigger project such as a water well or purchasing livestock for a impoverished family.A letter will go home closer to the time, but for now, please mark aside Friday November 28th, 1pm as the time to join us in this special annual event. Invite anyone you think may enjoy this day of joining in with the Cornerstone Community.

only issue tickets. This applies to Waratah Court and the island in Grace Court. They have provided warnings for some time now, but have requested that we notify parents of this change of tactic.

End of Year ConcertsIs your diary marked yet? We hope so. Planning is well underway. Performances are being worked through, sponsors are generously contributing, and consideration of who are the worthy award winners is being made.

Make sure those diaries are locked aside for the following dates:Monday Dec 8: Kindy to Year 2 ConcertTuesday Dec 9: Year 3 to Year 6 Graduation and Awards Night.Wednesday Dec 10: Year 7 to Year 12 Graduation and Awards Night. Extended family and friends are very welcome to join us on this night of celebration in the Sports Centre.

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2015 EnrolmentsThe ‘‘Pebbles at Cornerstone’’ program is currently taking enrolments for 2015.Pebbles is an exciting initiative, available to children in the following age brackets:Semester 1 2015 (running for the full 2015 school year), is for children who were born between July 1, 2011 & December 31, 2011.Semester 2 2015, is for children who were born between January 1 & June 30, 2012.

The program operates for a morning a week, and aims to bridge the gap between playgroup and kindergarten. The class is taught by a fully trained and experienced early childhood teacher. Acceptance into the Pebbles program can also ensure your child has a position in Cornerstone’s popular Kindy program in 2016.

Further to this, we are nearing capacity in some other year groups, but do have vacancies in Year 1, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 10 largely due to additional classes being created in 2015. Please let those in your circles be aware that now is the perfect time to take the leap and join us here at the College.Spread the word!

Graduation DinnerAs referred to in Mr Douglas’ Principal’s Pen, a Graduation Dinner was held in honour of our Class of 2014 last week.Students and their families joined together with staff to mark the end of these remarkable student’s secondary education.We are looking forward to their graduation in December, but for now, are praying for them as they prepare to sit their WACE exams.The Class of 2014 is one that we give thanks to God for.

Student WritingBrianna Abbott, a Year 9 student at the College, recently displayed some literary creativity that we think is worthy of displaying right here.Mr Heyes was particularly impressed with her piece and we delight in sharing it with you now.

Summer’s StormThe street was deserted. The last dribble of late afternoon shoppers had scurried to their cars and started home or taken shelter in shops to avoid the downpour. Big, fat drops of water rained down on the abandoned sidewalk mercilessly. The sky was dark. Dreary, grey clouds hung low over the earth, knitted closely together to prevent any hint of blue sky or sunshine from entering the miserable world below. The downpour finally relented and a small figure in a cheery yellow raincoat made a dash across the puddle-riddled street to the welcoming arms of the nearby café. The bell above the door jangled jovially as warmth and the smell of freshly ground coffee enveloped Summer. She peeled off the yellow coat, glancing around at the few other customers huddled over the honey coloured tables, sipping hot tea and cocoa. Outside the heavy rain returned, pouring and gushing off rooves onto the sidewalk in torrents. The road was rapidly becoming a small river, the drains working overtime. Trees tried unsuccessfully to stand tall in the storm of wind and rain. The wind snatched leaves from the trees, unforgivingly whipping them up into a flurry of debris, before the rain forced them down to the saturated ground. Summer sank gratefully into the plush red couch and wrapped her fingers around the steaming mug.