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I recently attended the ‘Leading in a Digital School’ conference in Melbourne. It is pretty much a given that computers are used widely in education now. But how are we using them? Presenters challenged

the delegates to consider if and how computers are changing our classroom practice. One model we have discussed as a staff for considering how effective computers are in our teaching and learning, is the SAMR Model. “SAMR” is an acronym that stands for Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. As we continue to develop our teaching and learning, staff consider how they can best use computers to enhance the learning.

Substitution and Augmentation are examples of enhancing learning using computers. Substitution means that computers are used to replace a previous task in a similar format. For example a hand-written assignment might now be word-processed with the computer replacing using a pen.

Augmentation is an enhancement of that task where for example a text-to-speech function could be used to improve the writing process as the students listened to their writing being read aloud to themselves. For example, a teacher might give electronic feedback to a drafted piece of work.

However, our goal is increasingly to move to Modification and Redefinition where computers transform learning. Modification is where a task shifts to a different form to achieve the same outcome. For example a written assignment could be completed as a blog entry where feedback can be received and incorporated into improvements in the writing.

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In a place of learning like Cornerstone College, it is no surprise that the question over the meaning of life is often raised. From staff professional development to

classroom teaching, from chapel messages to simple conversations between people in our community, it’s the perpetual question that often raises the perpetual answer - that is, that as long as we are happy life’s true meaning can be realised. It just so happens that this year’s most overplayed song on the radio has to be ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams. It’s not a bad tune, though it is a song that reflects a misnomer about life that has the potential to set us up for failure before we even get started. Michael Foss, an American spiritual writer, reflects on the concept of happiness and its limitations as the prime goal of life’s purpose. He distinguishes between happiness and joy.

Joy is not the same thing as being happy. Our experience of happiness is a mere echo of true joy. Being happy is a very temporary reaction to life’s present circumstances. Happiness is transitory - it arises and falls away as our circumstances change. Joy, on the other hand, is foundational - it persists (and often deepens) through changing circumstances. Joy breaks through the realities of our present situations, reframes the present situation in the light of God’s infinite grace and love, and enables us to live both trustingly and confidently through whatever circumstances life brings our way.

Further on in the book the writer states how it is, in fact, joy that transforms our experiences of personal pain to purpose. Often, our pursuit of happiness becomes a quest for as little amount of pain in this lifetime as we can arrange. On the other hand, a pursuit of joy that lives by faith and acknowledges the reality of the tougher moments in our lives, can be a far more powerful approach for us as we experience the challenges of everyday life.

from the senior leadership team ministry matters important information

prayer points

While I’m sure the New Testament writer St Paul wasn’t one to seek out trouble and hardship as a regular way of life, when they came his way he was able to appreciate the place they had in his life, and he was able to acknowledge God’s love in the midst of them.

“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame” (Romans 5:3-5).

He concludes by pointing out the very thing that allows this strange concept to take hold in us, that is, God’s love, given to us as a free gift through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Albert Gast

This week’s Journey Camp be a positive and educating experience for our Year 9s.

Countries and governments who continue to battle the Ebola virus.

Wise decision-making from those who represent us at local, state and federal levels.

All independent schools in Australia.

Redefinition is the ultimate transformation; tasks take on a new form that previously was not possible. Some examples could include a group making a video creating an “interview” with a character as part of the analysis for a text; or a Geography class uses Google Earth to map the local environment and consider future planning for the district that incorporates sustainability. In PE, iPad Apps are being used to record students in sport, and students can then evaluate their own techniques using the principles of Sports Science being taught in class.

I encourage you to take an interest in the format of your child’s tasks and consider where they are in the SAMR Model. There will still be times for more traditional approaches to learning. For example, I believe it is still important that students write by hand some of the time. Our challenge is to leverage this new technology to engage our students and enhance learning to improve outcomes.

Mrs Julie SampsonLearning Director

DECD BusesChanges to services in 2015Please note dates below for changes to DECD bus services in 2015. (Subject to change at the discretion of Mount Barker High School).

Term 3Friday 21 August +Friday 4 September +Monday 7 September +Friday 25 September #

+ (NO DECD BUSES – please arrange alternative transport to and from the College) (Please note the College Shuttle Bus will remain in operation as per normal)

# (DECD & SHUTTLE BUSES DEPART EARLY 2.10pm – Please provide diary note for student to leave early)

Changes to school bus 881 services From Monday 1 June, the 881 school bus will depart seven minutes earlier and will be re-routed. The new departure time will be 8.01am and the bus will now travel Druids Rd, Adelaide Rd, Dumas St, Adelaide Rd and Wellington Rd to Waldorf School arriving at Waldorf School at 8.45am. The 881 school bus will no longer service Hutchinson Street, Mt Barker.

Students who previously transferred from the 864 to the 881 school bus at stop 62 or stop 64 will now be required to transfer at Dumas St Park ‘n’ Ride Interchange.

For further information please contact Ms Susy Izzo on sizzo@cornerstone.sa.edu.au or on 8398 6015.

Attention ParentsDon’t forget to like our ‘Parent Connect’ page on facebook to connect with other parents and the College. Click the image below to visit the Cornerstone College Parent Connect.

Parenting Insights MagazineFathers Day ArticlesCornerstone College subscribes to The Parentingideas Magazine. It contains great tips and advice from experts to help raise happy children. Click on the images to view the most recent issues - ‘Frequent Father Points’ and ‘Speak Up’.

If you would like more parenting articles and support, please click here. Alternatively, you can contact the College Counsellor, Mr Matt Schirmer, on 8398 6043 or via email:

mschirmer@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

INSIGHTSBuilding parent-school partnerships

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WORDS Michael Grose

© 2015 Michael Grose

Build up Frequent

Father pointsA good friend enthusiastically told me how he was looking forward to spending a few days away on his own with his two kids, aged 10 and 13. He was feeling quite chuffed.

He was having some ‘dad time’ with his kids.

Good on him!

He was doing some memory building & relationship building, as well as having some fun.

He told me that he was aware that his kids were getting older and he knew such opportunities were diminishing.

Gone are the days when the only relationship many men had with their kids was through their wife. She would explain him to the kids (‘Your dad’s very busy but he would love to see you play sport but he can’t make it.’) As well, she’d keep him up-to-date with the children’s lives.

Blokes, it seems, are valuing the time they spend with their kids on their own.

Or at least the dads I mix with are. Spending time alone with kids is a great way to build confidence in dads.

And the kids usually just love it.

Mothers can play a role here by not getting in the way if their husband or partner wants a little time alone with kids. (Most mums I meet welcome this!)

Children usually associate their fathers with activity. When I ask children to tell me about their dads they usually talk about the things that they like to do together with their dads. Playing, walking, fishing, wrestling....the list goes on.

It’s through shared activity and involvement in kids’ lives that dads build up frequent father points. It’s hard to build good connections with kids when you are not there!

Don’t wait until adolescenceThese relationships are best built in childhood, when kids just love their dads to bits and want to be around him. It gets trickier in adolescence, but having shared interests developed in childhood gives you a connection point during these sometimes-turbulent times.

Dads also benefit from spending time with their kids. Most health scales state a healthy relationship with their children is

a predictor of good health and longevity for men. I’m not sure where the health benefits come from, but I suspect there is something relaxing and de-stressing about getting into a child’s space. There is a big kid inside most men just busting to get out.

These days we take parenting pretty seriously and it’s easy to forget that one of the fundamentals of raising kids well is to spend some time in your child’s space, doing stuff, or not doing stuff, whatever the case maybe.

So how are your (or your partner’s) Frequent Father points going? If they need some topping up then you can start by doing something together that the kids enjoy. Having a bit of fun together is the best place to start.

Author’s note: Sole mums can take these ideas on-board to have a NO RULES weekend with your kids, where you have a change of routine and activity that can give kids the chance to see you in a different way.

Michael Grose looks at the importance of topping up Frequent Father points, and the benefits for both dads and for kids.

Michael Grose

INSIGHTSBuilding parent-school partnerships

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Want more ideas to help you raise confident kids and resilient young people? Subscribe to Happy Kids

newsletter, my FREE weekly email parenting guide at parentingideas.com.au. You’ll be so glad you did.

WORDS Michael Grose

© 2015 Michael Grose

It’s time for dads to

Speak Up The messages for fathers from parenting

experts like myself have morphed

over time. Two decades ago dads were

encouraged to ‘be a presence’ in the lives

of their children. Authors such as Steve

Biddulph and Daniel Petrie urged fathers

to be very present in their children’s lives

rather than a distant or aloof figure. They

reminded us that kids need good men

around them to model how to relate,

how to behave and how to live a good

life. Raimond Gaita author of the superb

book Romulus, my father articulated

this notion beautifully when he wrote, “I

know what a good man is, because I’ve

seen it in my father.”

A decade or so ago the ‘be a presence’

message for dads was turned up a few

notches to become involved in all parts

of children’s lives. A raft of research

linked a father’s active involvement with

positive educational and social outcomes

for kids, as well as a dad’s satisfaction

with the role. Men embraced this ‘hands

on dad mantra’ in droves.

Suddenly changing nappies, going

to parent-teacher interviews, helping

with homework, coaching (or umpiring,

managing, cutting oranges for) their

children’s sports teams became the

new fathering norm. Family breakdown,

long working hours and Fly In Fly Out

jobs, rather than lack of will, were seen

as impediments to men’s ongoing

involvement in their children’s lives.

It’s time to speak up

It’s time to ramp up father’s presence

once again, but in a different way. The

recent actions of some high profile

representatives of the Millennial

Generation – from being arrested

in a $9000-a-night hotel, through to

cringe-worthy public antics - has many

Australians scratching their heads in

bewilderment. Quietly, many people are

questioning the quality, or lack thereof,

of the advice they receive from their

fathers. Being present and involved in

children’s lives isn’t enough per se for this

current generation.

TIME magazine recently described this

group as ‘a generation with narcissistic

tendencies that contribute to a feeling

of entitlement before they’ve achieved

anything’. But an overblown sense

of importance is only half the story.

Growing up in a reality TV culture where

everything is critiqued it is little wonder

that today’s young people are perhaps

the most critical generation that have

ever lived – posting careless criticism of

ideas, people and institutions at the tap

of a finger at unfathomable speed, fast

losing the art of thinking things through.

So what’s a dad to do?

I firmly believe the current generation

of young people are in dire need of some

old-fashioned, very grounded fathering

advice such as “Don’t get ahead of

yourself”, “Treat others respectfully at

all times” and “Think before you speak/

tweet/post anything nasty about

anything/one else.”

Michael Grose looks at the role of a father’s ‘presence’ and the need for fathers to ‘speak up’ to their kids to impart important life lessons.

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Applications for University and TafeSA in 2016A reminder that Year 12 students can now apply for University through the SATAC website. Students

are encouraged to pay the $28 application fee as soon as possible after submitting their application. TafeSA applications will open on the Monday 31 August. If students should need any support with their University or TafeSA applications, then they should make a time to see Mrs Helen Mason or Mrs Virginia Gare.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)Over the past five weeks I have spoken with many students and their parents about VET courses. There are some great programs both locally and in the city, however it is very important that students and their parents are fully informed of the pros and cons of VET courses. Any students considering a VET course for 2016 who have not yet spoken to me about this, are encouraged to make an appointment with Mr Anthony Doyle on 8398 6019 or via email: adoyle@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Applications for VET courses must be submitted by Friday 11 September (Week 8) to avoid disappointment.

Mr Anthony DoyleStudent Pathways Coordinator

Water DonationDo you have a water license and don’t use all of your allocation?

In 2014 St Mark’s was allocated 2460kL of bore water usage as part of the water licensing allocations for the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges. Since monitoring commenced last year, they have discovered that even with responsible water saving practices this amount is not enough to keep both of their ovals in good condition for play. Based on their usage last summer they believe they need a total of 5000kL per year to keep the ovals healthy.

A very generous donor has offered additional water for the 2015/16 summer, however they would like to secure an additional 3000kL on a permanent basis to ensure their green play spaces are healthy and in good condition for the students. If you or someone you know has a water allocation that exceeds their need and are willing to donate or sell some of this water permanently to St Mark’s water license, please contact Holly Wake, Business Manager or James Heyne, Principal on 8391 0444. They would be very grateful for any donated amounts.

Mr Steve SandersBusiness Development Director

Summit to School 2015The annual Summit to School event will be held on the last day of this term - Friday 25 September. Staff and students will be either running, cycling or walking from the Summit of Mount Barker back to Cornerstone College – approximately 11.3km!

The runners will start at the top of the summit, go onto Summit and Springs Roads and then into the wetlands and the Laratinga trail. The cyclists will be starting at the summit and will go onto Summit and Springs Roads, then onto Paddy’s Hill Road and into the school. The walkers will be walking down the summit, onto Williams Road and then through the wetlands and the Laratinga trail.

This event is open to members of the Cornerstone community and so as parents of Cornerstone you are invited to join in this fun event. If you would like to be part of the Summit to School, please send me an email: rweiss@cornerstone.sa.edu.au or give me a call on 8398 6000 here at school. Drinks will be provided on the course and the finish line. Hope to see you there!

Miss Rebecca WeissSports Coordinator

New Canteen Online OrderingWe have a great new online ordering system for the Canteen called FlexiSchools. This system allows parents, students and staff to place orders from home, work or school. The payment is done online, so less paper bags, cash and envelopes are sent via the student to school. FlexiSchools is well established and tested, operating in hundreds of schools across Australia.

Getting online is easy and only takes a few minutes to register. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now”. You will be sent an email with further instructions on how to complete the registration. Once registered, you can start placing orders immediately.

There are a variety of payment options supported, including Visa, Mastercard (credit and debit) and Bank Transfer. The system operates via a pre-paid account.

The procedure of ordering lunch at either Student Reception or in the Canteen has ceased. All lunch and recess orders are online through www.flexischools.com.au.

You can still come through and purchase as normal but I recommend ordering to avoid disappointment.

For more information please click here.

Mrs Yvette MitchellCanteen Coordinator

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Cornerstone 25th AnniversaryThis year is the 25th Anniversary of Cornerstone College and we celebrated this milestone in style at the Stirling Hotel on Saturday 8 August. Current and past staff, old scholars and parents joined in the evening where many stories were shared about times gone-by at Cornerstone.

Our Founding Principal, Mr Mal Wegener was unable to attend, so he sent a fun and informative letter that was read by the College’s second Principal, Mr John Proeve. Mal reminded us that Christ has always been our firm foundation and continues to be today with his words, “The growth of the College in size, resources and reputation in the past 25 years has been truly remarkable, and as you celebrate the 25th anniversary, it's certainly time to thank God for His guidance and blessing along the way.”

The College’s third and current Principal, Mr Craig Fielke, thanked the guests, and acknowledged the courage and conviction of the founding staff, parents and students. The guests were entertained by two very talented bands, Love Birds and HiiTIDE, made up of old scholars and a current teacher. We thank those who joined the celebration and reflection.

Our special thanks also goes to The Original Food Company who very kindly donated a magnificent chocolate cake displaying the College’s founding and current logos.

Ms Stephanie NoonMarketing Manager

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Poetry in Action‘Poetry In Action was a great experience. I found it to be both very educational and humorous. I learnt about a wide variety of poetic techniques and appreciated different forms.’ Jameson Davis - Year 10

Once again, our College enlisted the touring company known as Poetry In Action to help our students appreciate the form, function, power and beauty of poetry in our world. On Friday of Week 4, our Year 8 students explored our Australian culture and history, from pre-European to the migrant experience of today, in ‘Home Grown Poems’. The Year 10 cohort thoroughly enjoyed the entertaining show entitled United Nations of Poetry and our Year 11 classes experienced perspectives about hope, suffering and resilience in a presentation entitled, Words of War.

We have a sequence of poetry content in our English curriculum. Accordingly, we work to enhance our students’ knowledge, appreciation and analysis of poetry as they progress into the senior years. Poetry In Action is one way in which we strive to move beyond

Year 12 German Raclette EveningIn Week 4 the Year 12 German class stayed back after school to enjoy a German movie and a meal cooked with the traditional Swiss German 'Raclette'. We had much fun together enjoying these elements of German culture and, above all, speaking German to each other.

Darcy SmithYear 12 Student

Year 10 German ExcursionOn Wednesday Week 4 the Year 10 German class accompanied by Frau Graham spent a morning working on a range of language activities with the Year 4 students at St Michael’s School.

It was a very engaging morning with lots of German spoken and many fun language activities. Students had the opportunity to use a lot of spoken German to make meaningful connections with the Primary students and engage in a wide range of German activities. Special thanks to Helen Westermann, St Michael’s German Teacher for making this such a worthwhile experience.

Mrs Jane GrahamGerman Teacher

Student Achievement Congratulations to Year 7 Student Julie Kim on achieving an A+ (High Distinction) for her second grade piano examination held recently at the University of Adelaide.

Congratulations Julie!

purely the written word and theoretical study. The experience of poetry in performance and shared as a community helps us to advance the receptive capacities and critical thinking skills of our students.

Mr Ben BrazzalottoEnglish Key Learning Area Leader

Maths in Year 7Maths in Year 7 isn’t just about textbooks and worksheets - it's about games that reinforce concepts, it's about interactivity and group work and it's about open-ended questions and investigations. Mr Liebelt's Maths group recently utilised board games which reinforced a large number of processes relating to fractions.

The use of the whiteboard tables aided students with these processes and helped them to articulate their thinking. Too much fun in maths? Never!

Mr Andy LiebeltYear 7 Maths Teacher

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Year 7 Knockout FootballOn Thursday 9 August, the Year 7 Knockout Football team travelled to Sacred Heart Middle School. The stakes were high as the winning team would move on to the semi-final. The conditions were favorable, however the oval was very slippery under foot.

Sacred Heart got off to a flying start kicking five unanswered goals in the first quarter. The team remained positive in their efforts but were no match for the incredibly well-drilled Sacred Heart Team. Our boys fought hard but were unable to get a score on the board for the entire game. Cornerstone were defeated by more than 15 goals by a far better team on the day.

Regardless of the margin, the boys should all be proud of their efforts for progressing this far into the competition. Again a big thank you to all the parents who came to watch and assist on the day. Well done boys!

Mr Matthew VinceCoach

Year 8/9 Knockout BasketballThe Year 8/9 Boys Knockout Basketball team played two games on Tuesday 18 August in the first round of the competition. After a slow start the team played strongly as a unit to defeat Murray Bridge High School 24 - 12. The scoring was evenly distributed amongst the team and the defense was extremely tight.

In the second game against a very well drilled and tall Cabra College team, Cornerstone played a highly disciplined game forcing the opposition away from their game plan and catching them off guard with an up-tempo offense. After a few scares early in the second half Cornerstone hung on for a great win against tough opposition 34 - 26.

Mr Graham GallaschCoach

Year 8/9 Girls Knockout Basketball The Year 8/9 Girls Knockout Basketball team played against Murray Bridge High School on Tuesday 18 August. The team played a competitive game that the final score did not really reflect.

Despite some illness in the team, all the girls tried their hardest. Zara provided some height under the basket, with Adelia’s versatility helping across the court. Bethia and Samantha were the main ball carriers, supported by Jasmine and Jacinta at times. Samantha worked well in defence, particularly when playing one-on-one to tag a key player in the opposition. Vy and Jemma played in the backline along with Bianca.

The team were defeated, 11 to 22, but represented the College well. Unfortunately we do not get another opportunity to play.

Mrs Julie SampsonCoach

Year 7 Knockout NetballWith the weather looking ominous we were all dubious to play outdoors in the Preliminary Final against Bordertown. However, on arrival in Murray Bridge the weather was fine and the girls were excited to get out of the bus and take the court. Unfortunately, we were one player down with Amelia Martin, one of our star defenders feeling unwell.

We started the game well with tight defence and strong attacking drives. Nonetheless, Bordertown were too strong. They were a physical side that certainly made us work hard. We had some incredible intercepts and some amazing game plays, however at half time we were down by 8, three quarter time we were down by 9 and we ended up losing by 16 goals.

The final score was 36-20. This score does not reflect the awesome effort the girls put in and it does not show that they really fought hard till the very end. The girls came away with a positive attitude, they all supported each other and praised each other for the effort they had all put in. Well done girls for making it to the Preliminary Finals. You played hard and represented the College well. It has been a privilege to coach you.

Miss Stephanie RodertCoach

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Open Girls BasketballOn 29 July, the Open Girls Basketball team hosted Mount Barker High and Murray Bridge High in the second round of the Knockout Competition.

Stakes were high as the winner of this round would compete in the state finals held in Adelaide. Despite missing some big names (Georgia Townsend and Brooke Francis) with injuries, Cornerstone’s first game was an excellent display of skill and team work winning the game comfortably against Mount Barker by 74 points. But it was the second game that would prove the biggest challenge. Murray Bridge beat Mount Barker by a similar margin and it was going to be a real test for the girls.

Cornerstone had plenty of opportunities in the first half but found it difficult to make baskets when it was needed. In the second half, the girls found their rhythm but it was too little too late. Murray Bridge winning by 15 points.

Although we could not make this year’s state finals, the team did Cornerstone College proud! Well done to Bianca Thacker, Monique Lee, Tayla Francis and Adelia Stephenson who all impressed on the court. A special acknowledgement to the Year 12 girls Georgia Townsend, Bianca Thacker and Monique Lee for their excellent contributions to Cornerstone College’s basketball teams over their five years at the College. Well done!

Results: Cornerstone 89 def Mount Barker High 25(Bianca Thacker 29, Monique Lee, 22, Tayla Francis 15).Murray Bridge 49 def Cornerstone 34(Bianca Thacker 20, Monique Lee 13)

Mr Duncan ViCoach

Adelaide Hills Chess ChampionshipOver the last four Monday evenings, St Michaels Church hosted the Adelaide Hills Individual Chess Championships. This competition was open to students in Years 1 through 7. There were a little over 50 students who participated in this tournament.

Cornerstone had two students who entered and both boys achieved excellent results.

Michael Smallridge was awarded the trophy for the overall winner in the Grade 6/7 section, winning 6 of his 7 games with one drawn game. William Ahrens was declared the Year 7 champion and won a trophy for his results. William won 6 of the 7 games he played. Congratulations to both boys.

Mr Eric McDonaldChess Team

Snowsport Achievements Isabella Palmer recently won the Alpine (Giant Slalom) and recorded the fastest overall girls time. She also won the Alpine Snowboard (Giant Slalom) and recorded the second fastest overall girls time.

Isabella is a State Champion and has been selected to represent SA at the National Snowsport Competition at Mount Buller in September.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement Isabella!

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Music ExcursionOn Wednesday 19 August, the Year 10 Music class visited the Elder Conservatorium of Music to observe a rehearsal of two of the University Ensembles.

They were treated to the brilliant and vibrant sounds of the Jazz Big Band and the Latin Ensemble, and are were given an insight into the life of a music student at Adelaide University.

It was fantastic to see the level of skill in young musicians from Adelaide and be inspired by their success.

I was astounded by the musical ability of the University students and it makes me want to continue music in some aspect after school.

Ashley Thompson Year 10 Student

ALAS ExhibitionCornerstone was one of numerous schools from the Hills which recently took part in the annual ALAS exhibition, held in the Mount Barker library.

It is always a pleasure to showcase some of the diverse and talented artists from our school community. The images pictured are the works which were short listed for prizes. Nathan Buckerfield won the Junior Art Prize and Katie Dridan received the Senior Art prize for our College. Well done to everyone involved

Mrs Carola KennedyArt Teacher

Nathan Buckerfield

Katie Dridan

Tom Bowden

Caitlin Melville

Lea Putzier Molly Kell

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 helper) 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 2 September, 7.30pm

Second Hand Uniform Shop(located next to EFM gym)

Opening Times

Tuesday 8 September 3.00-4.00pm

Tuesday 22 September 3.00-4.00pm

Saturday 26 September 9.30-11.00am

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Year 12 Drama - 1915We invite you to our graduating Drama class’ Major Performance of 1915.

While historically driven, the play seeks not to re-tell the landing or the ensuing futile battle in Gallipoli, but rather concentrates on those left behind. Set in the Adelaide Hills, 1915 explores the lives of the locals; the Hahndorf Football team who sign up together, the local girls who support the war efforts of the Cheer-Up Hut, the racial tensions that erupt with the German settlers and the heartbreak of families torn apart. It is particularly poignant, as our students performing are of the same age as their ancestors - those who valiantly fought to create the safe and harmonious Australia we know today.

Revered local historian and teacher, Ms Julie Reece provided the initial primary and secondary resources, revealing a history of the Adelaide Hills that is rich with tenacity - a story oft not told.

She states:‘The result [of the play] is a very powerful, engaging and historically empathetic script which captures the spirit of that era. Attention to historical detail and accuracy has been excellent. It will be a fine commemorative event for the centenary of Anzac and the Cornerstone students, staff and parents should feel very proud and privileged to have such teaching talent within their school.’

While the Allies announced their victory and the history books were written, rarely discussed is the devastation left for those who fought and those who were left behind.

We would love to share this journey with you.

Mrs Karen SierpDrama Teacher www.trybooking.com/IPQD

McCues Bakery FundraiserHere’s a great opportunity to stock your freezer

and pantry with delicious pies, crumbles, lamingtons and pizzas ready for the colder

months, whilst raising funds for Middle School seating and shading.

Click here to fill in an order form online or alternatively fill out the form on the following page and return to the College via your child’s Home

Group basket with the correct money by Monday 7 September. Why not ask your friends and

family if they would like to order something too?

 

McCues Bakery / Cornerstone College Fundraiser Your purchase is supporting: Cornerstone College Parents, Teachers and Friends – fundraising for Middle School seating and shade.

Your order will be available on: Thursday 17 September, 3.00-3.45pm from the canteen ‘cibo bello’.

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TOTAL

PAID QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST QTY COST

TOTAL

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Please complete this section and return:

To: via your child’s Home Group basket or College Reception By: Monday 7 September, 2015 Enquiries: 8398 6000

Your name: ...................................................................................................................... Contact number: ............................................................................................ Attached is payment of: ..............................................................

NAME AND DETAILS

LAMINGTONS 1 DOZ

………………..

@ $9.50

CHEESECAKE 7” ROUND

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@ $7.50

APPLE PIE 500g

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@ $7.50

APRICOT PIE 500g

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@ $7.50

BLUEBERRY PIE 500g

………………..

@ $7.50

APPLE CRUMBLE

500g

……………….. @ $7.50

APRICOT CRUMBLE

500g

……………….. @ $7.50

MEAT PIE FAMILY SIZE

………………..

@ $7.50

STEAK/MUSH FAMILY SIZE

………………..

@ $7.50

PEPPER STK FAMILY SIZE

………………..

@ $7.50

CHICKEN FAMILY SIZE

………………..

@ $7.50

CHEESE/VEG FAMILY SIZE

………………..

@ $7.50

PASTY FAMILY SIZE

………………..

@ $7.50

PIZZA 12” HAM/CHEESE

………………..

@ $7.50

PIZZA 12” HAWAIIAN

………………..

@ $7.50

PIZZA 12” HAM/MUSH

………………..

@ $7.50

PIZZA 12” SPICY HOT

………………..

@ $7.50

TOTAL

Term 3 Week 6

Wednesday 26 August4.00 & 7.00pm Year 12 Drama Performance

6.30pm SAPOL Community Forum

Thursday 27 AugustYear 9, 2016 Information Night

7.00pm Year 12 Drama Performance

Week 7Monday 31 August

7.00pm Parent Education ForumSenior School House Leader Applications due

Tuesday 1 - Saturday 05 SeptemberYear 12 Outdoor Education Climbing Camp

Wednesday 2 September7.30pm PT&F Meeting

Friday 4 AugustModified Timetable Day

Week 8Friday 11 September

Music Cabaret

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 SeptemberVetamorphus Camp

Week 9Tuesday 15 September

Group Photo Day7.00pm Year 12 Music Solos

Wednesday 16 September4.00 & 7.00pm Year 10 Drama Performances

Wednesday 16 - Friday 18 SeptemberYear 11 Outdoor Education Biking Camp

Week 10Monday 21 September

Year 7 Barker District Team Athletics

Friday 25 SeptemberSummit to School / End of Term 3

community notices

EFM Fitness Coaching Special: At EFM, you’ll have a Fitness Coach that works through your program with you each and every session. It’s like having a personal trainer, but at a fraction of the cost.Enquire now - Join now and get 14 days of membership for free!*Call Rob on 0419 810 410 or register online at: efm.net.au/mount-barker *conditions apply.

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!

Like EFM Mount Barker on Facebook! Click Here.

canteen roster

term three calendar

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10 September11 September

Please remember to swap with someone if you are unable to come in on your rostered day and then let me know of any changes on 0403 321 893. Thanks, Evie.

FOR A COPY OF THE TERM 3 CANTEEN PRICE LIST PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Annie Cleggett & Sheila JonesJanice Cecil & HELP NEEDED - PLEASE RING EVIEAngela Wiersema & Katherine WhiteIrene Trehearne & Eilidh WilsonJanine Liebelt & Tracy Kleemann

Linda Bennett & Liz KloseMarianne Caruanna & Cassie HogbenTeam FollettJenny House & Johannah MilkbankBarry Brook & Tracy Kleemann

School Dental Service: Dental care is free for most school children and all preschool children at the Mount Barker School Dental Clinic. If you have not already made an appointment, please call now on 8391 0858.

Ice - The Cold Hard Facts: Police and community forum. SAPOL and other community based services will present on issues relating to illicit drug use in the community. Wednesday 26 August at Cornerstone College from 6.30-8.30pm (doors open at 5.30pm).

Lobethal Cricket Club: 2015 Junior Academy starts Monday 7 September at 6.30pm. From Under 12-17s, improve your cricket skills with coaching sessions led by the A Grade. Register your interest today by calling Eddie on 0403 433 807 or Mitch on 0412 749 244.

Join us at the 2015 City - Bay! Join the EFM City - Bay team and walk or run on Sunday 20 September. See Rob for more details. Entries due before 31 August. Click here for more info.

3 FREE SESSIONSClick here for

more information.

Mount Barker & Districts Little Athletics: Season stars on Friday 16 October. Come and Try day on Friday 18 and 25 September at Mount Barker High School from 4.30 - 6.30pm for ages 3-17. For more information call Glenys on 0438 385 207 or visit www.mbdlac.org.au.

Woolies Earn & Learn Program Please keep collecting your stickers as we are hoping to gain some fantastic educational resources and equipment for our middle school this year!

There are two boxes located at the College for sticker deposits - one in the Middle School Student Reception and one in Senior School Student Reception.

Cornerstone College Inc68 Adelaide RoadMt Barker SA 5251

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

Y E A R T E N M O C K I N T E R V I E W S