CLIPPINGS Winter 2018

ROAD TO GOLD Alex Manly │ Page 19 FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONTENTS Imagination is the spiritual theme of focus and exploration at Cornerstone College in 2018. In 3 Failed Generation many ways, imagination is an integral part of our development and learning, and is a critical ingredient 4 Academic Results to the quality of our lives. 6 Swimming Carnival As Albert Einstein once reflected: Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. 7 Athletics Day Imagination provides us with capacity to construct and form mental images or concepts of what is not actually present to our senses. 9 Celebrating Achievements

Imagination stimulates creativity and innovation. Every field of human endeavour has been blessed and progressed by 12 Music individuals allowing their imagination to stretch and expand their thoughts. Without imagination, curiosity, creativity and daring to be wrong, many of the 14 Career Pathways advancements in our world may never had come to fruition. Imagination is an inventive force for our future. 16 LEAH Schools When we focus only on the day to day, we are prone to recreate the same experiences. But, when we use our imagination to focus on the reality beyond our 19 Cornerstonians current experience, wonderful change can occur.

Imagination compels and propels. 27 Diary Dates Thinking of the possibilities and opportunities can stir a strong sense of meaning and purpose. Imagination provides a sense of awe. Perhaps this can be best exemplified by children playing, and the joy and marvel that imagination brings.

Imagination helps us deal with the challenges we face in our world. Winter 2018 Imagination can enable us to take some time out, recharge, refocus and empower us to cope with what may otherwise seem insurmountable. P 08 8398 6000 In short, imagination enables us to wonder, think and act to a width that we would F 08 398 6098 cornerstone.sa.edu.au otherwise believe to be impossible, and to hope, connect and serve to a depth we would otherwise think impossible to believe. Cover image Alex Manly Craig Fielke Communications & Engagement Principal Editor: Mon Saunders Clippings is proudly brought to you by Designer: Celeste Charlesworth Coordinator: Sally Yusa [email protected] (08) 8398 6000 To keep up to date follow us on: facebook.com/CornerstoneCollegeMtBarker 5 instagram.com/cornerstonecollegesa FAILED GENERATION

On Monday, 30 April, page 1 of The Advertiser, boldly We believe that there are always opportunities to make claimed that we are a Failed Generation of educators in progress in education. Leadership at Cornerstone College response to the OECD Programme for International Student are strong advocates for continuous reflection and Assessment (PISA) Report, 2015. The PISA report examines interrogation of current practices to ensure we provide the not just what students know in science, reading and most effective and valuable learning for our students. mathematics, but what they can do with what they know. Our approach is well celebrated, and forms the basis for a Over the past 15 years, statistics show that Australian key partnership with Flinders University where pre-service students have slipped from fourth in the world for reading to teachers are offered long-term placements and are actively 16th, from 11th in mathematics to 25th, and from eighth in mentored within the Cornerstone College environment. In science to 14th. return, Cornerstone College staff are encouraged to further develop their passion for life-long learning, through post It is important to note though, that these statistics are based CONTENTS graduate studies at Flinders University. on overall PISA test results of students in all educational sectors of : Government, Catholic and Independent. Initiatives such as our partnership with Flinders University are just one reason we are confident that Cornerstone is 3 Failed Generation What it does not show is that Australian independent and will continue to be at the forefront of quality learning and schools, including Cornerstone College, rank exceptionally sustained wellbeing for our community. 4 Academic Results well from a global perspective and out-perform all other educational sectors in Australia. When the data is separated, As the Strategic Goals 2013-2018 document nears an end, 6 Swimming Carnival students attending Australian independent schools reverse we are commencing work on our next strategic plan, To this trend, with reading literacy placed first globally, 2020 and Beyond and we invite all members of the College 7 Athletics Day mathematical literacy placed equal fifth and scientific community to provide input to the strategic planning process literacy placed second. Clearly, schools such as during the second half of the year. Cornerstone have not failed a generation of learners. 9 Celebrating Achievements Craig Fielke Principal 12 Music Independent school OECD ranking versus all schools ranking:

14 Career Pathways PISA 2015 Australian Schools’ Average Score and Australian Independent Schools’ (OECD Rank) Average Score and (OECD Rank) 16 LEAH Schools Reading Literacy 503 (16th) 544 (1st) Mathematical Literacy 494 (25th) 532 (equal 5th) 19 Cornerstonians Scientific Literacy 510 (14th) 552 (2nd)

Source: AHISA (Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia) 27 Diary Dates

Winter 2018 3 2017 ACADEMIC RESULTS

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

At Cornerstone College we recognise, understand and strive DUX of College to ensure students have the skills and habits to flourish in Based on his Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of the world. 99.75, Samuel Schultz was awarded Dux of the College. There are a myriad of learning intentions our students Sophie Rhodes achieved an ATAR of 98.7 and was awarded encounter that help them to develop positive skills and Proxime Assessit. habits. As such, there is a deserved and necessary focus on the achievements of students at a Year 12 level.

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

We also recognise the value of students extending and/or 1 supporting their learning via VET course offerings.

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

Last year, we were delighted that ten Merit Awards were achieved across the subjects of English, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Nutrition, Physics, Research Projects, Specialist Mathematics and Workplace Practices. 2

SACE Merit Winners Pictured 1 Samuel Schultz delivers a poignant address as Dux of the Congratulations to our SACE Merit winners Katie Dridan, College during Opening Worship. Rosemary Higginson, Katherine Moularadellis, Sophie 2 Principal Craig Fielke congratulates the 2017 Year Rhodes, Samuel Schultz, Lucy Schumacher, Adele Spowart level high achievers and Ruby Washington. Year 7: Karlie Grace, Georgia Hamilton, Max May Year 8: Liam Hinze, Gemma Klose, Cate Liebelt Year 9: Lucy Fielke, Emily Hinze, Julie Kim Year 10: Madison Anning Year 11: Amy Hein 4 Clippings SACE ATAR A+

100% 80.85% 10 24 SACE Completion median ATAR score for Merit Awards A+ grades were tertiary entrance achieved

A A B DUX 29.9% 79.3% 99.75 71.4% of grades were A's were As or Bs ATAR score received by of students were offered (23.8% in 2016) (70.84% in 2016)) 2017 Dux of the College their first choice of university course

Congratulations to the Class of 2017 Highest Achievers

Samuel Schultz – Dux of the College 99.75 Merit in Mathematical Methods, Physics & Specialist Mathematics Sophie Rhodes – Proxime Accessit 98.70 Merit in Nutrition Brooklyn Hassold 98.65 2 A+ Jayden White 98.55 2 A+ Lucy Schumacher 96.90 1 A+, Merit in General Mathematics Rosemary Higginson 96.30 1 A+, Merit in Research Project Katherine Moularadellis 95.75 1 A+, Merit in English Piers Lewis 95.25 Maayan Goldstein 93.8 Emma Klatt 93.7

Samuel Schultz Sophie Rhodes Brooklyn Hassold Jayden White Lucy Schumacher

Rosemary Higginson Katherine Moularadellis Piers Lewis Maayan Goldstein Emma Klatt

Winter 2018 5 MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The annual Middle School Swimming Carnival was held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool on Friday, 9 February. FINAL SCORES 1ST NATURI 619 2ND MOORAK 603 3RD AROONA 560 4TH BATTUNGA 483 Well done to all the students who participated. Thank you to the parents, staff, College Leaders and the Senior House Leaders for their help and support throughout the day.

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

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

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

Winter 2018 7 BATTUNGA FOCUS WEEK

Monday, 21 May saw the start of Battunga Focus Week A popular choice was Battunga Brownies, and we also had where the whole Cornerstone community participated in a Frogs-in-a-Pond for sale (chocolate frogs in green jelly), week of food, friends, frogs, and of course, green. which was perfect for the hot day. On top of all of this, there was a very green photo booth for candid snaps with friends. Throughout the week, Friendly Frogs and Buddy Buds were available to buy for a friend, teacher, or other important person. Collectively, Cornerstone raised almost $1,800 for Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS). Friday, 25 May was the Day of the Green – Focus Day, with wonderful music provided by Year 12 students Sebastian Deanne Bovingdon Brook, Amy Hein, and Michael Cooper in the Plaza, and Battunga House Leader food for sale from the House Leaders.

On Monday, 2 April we began Naturi Focus week and Cornerstone was ‘caked’ in Naturi spirit. Friday, 6 April students flocked to the cake stands at recess and lunchtime for a wide variety of decorated colourful home baked treats. With fun music to choose from and the vibrancy of a non- uniform day and photo booth, Naturi Focus Day was a day of excitement. Thank you to all the budding cooks who baked a cake, cookies or cupcakes for ALWS. We were very pleased to raise over $1,500 to support their continued work in rural Cambodia. Lazuli Chittleborough NATURI FOCUS WEEK Naturi House Leader (Year 9)

8 Clippings National Army Cadet Adventure Training CELEBRATING Award (ATA) In April, Ben Reissenweber (Year 11), and Mayson ACHIEVEMENTS Waterhouse (Year 11), were chosen to compete in the National Army Cadet Adventure Training Award (ATA) Commemoration of the Battle of Amiens in Canberra. Ben was selected as Commander of the On Saturday, 4 August Tom Moularadellis (Year 11) South Australian Team. embarked on an international journey to represent The ATA involved extreme levels of personal stress, to the Australian Army Cadets at the one-hundred-year perform for a solid week of physical, mental, academic commemoration of the Battle of Amiens, France. and emotional endurance. Ben and Mayson were the The event involved representing Australia while interacting with minimum age for the challenge and competed against other Army Cadets from around the world. other cadets up to 19 years of age. The selection process involved a written nomination submitted The ATA testing was a 24 hour a day process. Ben to a national selection board based in Canberra. Tom was broke the Cadet chin up record at ADFA as part of an selected based on merit, leadership and his committment to obstacle course component. the organisation. Ben and Mayson were awarded gold badges in The trip was an amazing opportunity to share rare experiences recognition of their achievements. The badges are and show respect to those who fought and passed in Amiens. presented to less than 1% of all ADF cadets Australia wide. Ian Mars Humanities & Social Sciences Learning Areas Leader

Mediterranean Australian Wakeboard Nationals International Cup Well done to Lauren Schwarz (Year 12) for winning Congratulations to Michael the Junior Women's Division of the Australian Smallridge (Year 10) on being Wakeboard Nationals in Renmark. Lauren also selected to compete with the competed at the Moomba Masters in Victoria, Adelaide United Under 15 team where she was ranked fourth in the world! at the Mediterranean International Cup in Barcelona, Spain during March.

Paxton Davis-Mattner Congratulations to Paxton Davis-Mattner (Year 11) who was selected for the South Australian Girls U18 squad to play in the National AFLW Under 18 Championships. The Croweaters clashed with Northern Territory in Darwin during May and then combined to form the Central Allies for the AFL U18 National Championships on the Gold Coast in July.

Winter 2018 9 PASSION MEDITATION

On Sunday, 25 March In preparation for the Passion Woman, here is your son… Meditation, students reflected on each Jesus shows his compassion for his and Monday, 26 statement and how it relates to them mother and the importance of family. March the Year 12s and their world. The shadow dance draws on these My God, my God, why have you themes of family and adoption. I am performed the 2018 forsaken me? reminded that, despite how worthless Passion Meditation – We often find ourselves questioning I can sometimes feel, God has a thought provoking, God and why he put us through adopted me into his family. certain things. It’s hard to focus on This day you will be with me in stylised, contemporary God and the bigger picture when paradise interpretation of the your life is seemingly falling to pieces I think we live in God’s paradise. We around you. It is easy to put the blame must remember that and treat every Easter message based on God. But God knows exactly what day as a blessing. is best for us in the long run. on the seven statements Yes, there is a greater paradise to He uses our trials for a greater purpose come, but every day is a joy and a uttered by Christ during that we cannot comprehend in the blessing. the Crucifixion. moment. Watching his children suffer, especially I thirst His Son, would be ridiculously hard Every day it is so evident that people despite knowing that it’s for the best are always thirsting for something. and it will be okay in the long run. Longing for something, wanting That’s the grace of God. something more. Father, into your hands I I thirst for forgiveness, comfort commend my spirit and love. I struggle with sometimes feeling like It is finished I have to do everything myself, like I When Jesus said, ‘it is finished’, he have no spiritual support, and I just meant it. I often struggle to accept have to remember that God is there that there is nothing more God for me. expects from me in order to have a Forgive them, for they know not relationship with him. what they do Jesus’ sacrifice finished what we People’s actions affect our lives, but could never do for ourselves, so now how we respond to these actions is we don’t have to prove anything. We our personal decision. Do you forgive are accepted as we are. them, or let it fester in you? Simona McMaster I believe that it is an important Christian Living Learning Area Leader statement to live by, religious or not, as it helps us remember the anger is not worth the pain.

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

10 Clippings The idea of blessing animals comes from St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the natural environment. On Tuesday, 20 March we held our inaugural Blessing of the Animals, inviting students and parents to bring a pet to school to celebrate the richness of creation, and particularly, their pet's place in it. We were pleased to have a myriad of dogs, cats, lizards and even two ponies visit our service. On reflection, the students’ reactions to the animals entering our gym spoke volumes of the genuine affection we have for our furry and not so furry friends. Prior to the blessing, College Chaplain, Andy Traeger, shared some brief facts about St Francis of Assisi, who is famous for his own appreciation of animals and the natural environment. While St Francis lived in the 13th century, his attitude and writings regarding animals remain today. Even World Animal Day is attributed to St Francis. We give thanks to all parents, carers, staff and students who contributed to the service.

Albert Gast College Pastor

INAUGURAL BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Winter 2018 11 HOT HOUSE

One could be mistaken for thinking that no event is complete in the community unless Hot House is in the house!

During Semester One, Cornerstone’s Senior funk, soul and jazz ensemble, Hot House, comprising Sebastian Brook (Bass Guitar), Michael Cooper (Drums), Amy Hein You know what music is? (Piano/Voice), Sarah Dickinson (Clarinet/Saxophone) and Paige Kleinig (Clarinet/Saxophone), directed by God's little reminder that Anthony Janus (staff), have performed at a number of community events including the Queen’s Baton Relay there's something else event in Hahndorf for the ; the Law Enforcement Torch Run at Auchendarroch House for the beside us in this universe, Special Olympics; the St Mark’s Primary School fete; and the 1998, 20 Year Reunion dinner. harmonic connections For more information about Cornerstone’s thriving music between all living beings, and performing arts program, or to book Hot House or the Somethin’ Else Choir for a gig, please contact Anthony everywhere, even the stars. Janus or Sophie Zerner at the College. Robin Williams in August Rush (2007)

12 Clippings We competed in Vocal Division 3, singing a set piece titled Bury the Story and a second piece called Cloudburst. Amazingly, we GENERATIONS were placed fifth of 51 schools. Sunday was a chance to attend workshops with The Idea of IN JAZZ North and the The Cat Empire to grow our knowledge of jazz, So, Somethin' Else Jazz Choir… rhythm and performance. We finished the weekend visiting tourist attractions in Mount "What's your story?" Gambier and enjoying a sit down dinner on our way home in From 4-6 of May, nine budding singers couldn't keep the Keith. The Somethin' Else choir experienced a weekend of smile off their faces at the 2018 Generations in Jazz festival inspirational music and laughter, all the while making incredible in Mount Gambier. Only once did a 'Cloudburst' and sprinkle lifelong memories. a few drops of rain, but nothing could dampen the incredible Amy Hein (Year 12) weekend. Amazing concerts featuring Patti Austin, The Cat Empire, The Idea of North, Nazrine Rahmani and Shannon The Somethin' Else Jazz Choir thanks Barnett topped off the evenings. The atmosphere was unlike any other – 5,000 students on their feet and cheering, unified by music. Saturday was filled with watching the many students compete in band and vocal divisions, including big bands, small jazz band combinations and small and large choirs.

Winter 2018 13 CAREER PATHWAYS Proudly supported by

2018 Schools Auction This is a significant achievement Championships against strong competition from South Australia, Queensland and The hammer fell on another Schools New South Wales. Mock Interviews Auction Championship International Final, on Thursday, 24 May at We thank in particular Lindsay Term 1 for Workplace Practices students Cornerstone College. Warner (competition founder) and culminated in the Mock Interview Day on Sandra Berry, real estate guru and Monday, 9 April. This community event Sebastian Brook (Year 12) and student mentor, for their investment involved all Year 10 students and over 25 Mitchell Hawke (Year 11) both in all students during this process. mock interviewers both from the wider represented Cornerstone College in Sandra Berry generously provided community and the College. the finals. weekly workshops with our students, Each student applied for a position, developed Victory went to Sebastian, who for where she mentored them on the art their resumé, application letter and folio, the second consecutive year, was of auction, assisting students to build as they would for a real job. They were crowned the 2018 Schools Auction knowledge, self esteem and public interviewed by the ‘employers’ and received Champion. speaking skills whilst also providing valuable feedback. Sebastian had the audience and a quick study on real estate laws governing property purchase. The day would not have been possible without adjudicators hooked, selling the the team of volunteers from a huge range of dream of a home with a view on As the winning home school, employment sectors. Kangaroo Island. Cornerstone College will host the event again next year. Roger Moreton Cross Disciplinary Studies Learning Anthony Doyle Area Leader Pathways Coordinator Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day students compteted in the heats On Friday, 1 June, we held our annual Year 19 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day. This was an opportunity for our students to interact 3 students competed from Cornerstone College and engage with local employers, universities, training providers and industry specialists. The focus of the day was to learn about 9 students from SA went through to finals different career pathways, what employers are looking for, and the connections between industry requirements and curriculum. Jobs are forever changing and evolving. Many of our students will end up in jobs that haven’t been invented yet. For this reason we encourage students to explore and experience mulitple pathways and to be flexible in their choices. Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

14 Clippings RECOGNITION OF PERAMANGK COUNTRY On Tuesday, 29 May Following is an excerpt of the speech I was fortunate to lead the opening by James Heinrich, a student on the chapel and provide insight to the school the College unveiled AFG. about the importance of reconciliation. two Peramangk My journey for reconciliation started in The morning included many visitors 2016, whilst attending a conference including Brock Hebberman (2007) signs, recognising the in Murray Bridge run by Reconciliation (2017 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur importance of our First SA and the Act Now Theatre. It was of the Year), Mandy Brown (Country there that I realised I could make a Arts SA, Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Peoples. This event difference. Engagement Facilitator) and Michael Coglin (Senior Kuyeta Chairperson - coincided with National Last year I attended the Reconciliation Peramangk Descendants Heritage and Breakfast celebrating 50 years since Reconciliation Week. Land Council Incorporated). the 1967 referendum. The Aboriginal Education Focus We are so privileged to have a working As a part of the breakfast, we heard Group (AFG) have been working on relationship with these generous from renowned historian and author, the Peramangk sign project for close community members. Dr Jackie Huggins who shared personal to two years. These signs are an stories about racism and discrimination Jacinta Smart acknowledgment of the Peramangk directed towards her at a young age. Aboriginal Education Focus Person culture and a recognition of the Acting Arts Learning Area Leader importance of the Peramangk lands Last week, Cornerstone held our upon which Cornerstone College is built. Indigenous Focus Week, which is aimed at building positive relationships and understanding with all members in the community to promote reconciliation.

Winter 2018 15 LEAH SCHOOLS

St Mark’s Lutheran Primary School students from the College the opportunity to support our students in the area of Literacy and Sport. The beginning of a new school year is always exciting. In Term 1, it was wonderful to watch 47 Foundation students begin Another highlight was our Special Friends and Biggest their first day of school. There were certainly smiles all round! Morning Tea. Visitors were invited into classrooms where they participated in various activities. This was followed by a Our twilight Sports Day is always a wonderful opportunity for delicious morning tea organised by our Parents and Friends. students to demonstrate their sportsmanship. It was lovely to see parents, grandparents and special friends cheer on In Term 2, our Foundation students travelled to the Adelaide students. This semester students also had the opportunity Zoo for their first ‘big school’ excursion! to compete in SAPSASA athletics, cross country as well as A school year is made up of so many defining moments. Courier Cup. One very special occasion was Maundy Thursday. This On Thursday, April 12 our Year 5 students hosted German year our community of 323 students, 35 staff and parents Day. Year 5’s provided cooking classes, egg decorating gathered before the cross – and to the sound of hammering sessions as well as various craft making opportunities for nails we thanked God for the sacrifice of His son and the all classes! forgiveness of our sins. At St Mark’s we value the connection we have with Loredana Saracini Cornerstone College. The Legacy Program provided Deputy Principal

The Tomatis program was developed in the 1960s but this was the first time it has been trialled in a school in SA. The aim of this program is to improve: • Auditory processing • Balance/coordination problems • Emotional regulation • Dyslexia, ADD and ADHD • Speech delays Lobethal Lutheran School • Memory/motivation • Sensory integration ® • Motor skill problems Lobethal Lutheran Tomatis Research Project • Communication skills • Attention/concentration During Semester One, 25 students from Lobethal Lutheran • Voice, acting, music School took part in the Tomatis Research Project. • Learning difficulties • Depression/stress/anxiety The project involves using a set of wireless headphones to • Creativity/confidence play electronically modulated music. This music includes pieces by Mozart, classic waltzes and even Gregorian chants. The overall academic performance of the participating students in the project has been wonderful. Students then spend an hour quietly participating in creative activities such as drawing or painting, playing When analysing Progressive Achievement Test data there memory and attention games. were much bigger academic gains for those students who participated in the project than those who did not. Adelaide Hills Tomatis consultant Dr Donna Palmer, has been working with us to co-ordinate this program. She has Cassie Kopias looked into the benefits of the Tomatis Method for students Principal with learning difficulties. Dr Palmer described the process as being like “ear gymnastics” helping to stimulate different muscles inside the ear.

16 Clippings St Michael’s Lutheran School ALWS fundraising St Michael’s SRC have been selling icy poles each week to raise money to support the work of ALWS. Students also came to school with ‘crazy and creative hair’ for a gold coin donation. In total $474 was raised throughout the term. SAPSASA Athletics For the second year running, St Michael’s were successful in winning the adjusted trophy in the Mount Barker region for SAPSASA Athletics. We congratulate Elle-Rose Shearer for winning the best performing female athlete for the competition. Camp to Sovereign Hill Recently St Michael’s Year 4 and 5 students travelled to Sovereign Hill to participate in the Costumed Schools program. Students spent two days immersed in life in the 1840’s gold fields. As part of the Museum, students experienced school, gold panning, gold pouring, mining and life in general, while dressed as children from 1840. The ‘real life’ experience of this camp provides memories that last a lifetime.

Terri Taylor Principal

Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills (LEAH) Rebate Did you know that Cornerstone offers a rebate to parents who have students enrolled at Cornerstone College and one of our partner LEAH schools at the same time? The Cornerstone College rebate is offered to parents with students at either St Mark's - Mt Barker, St Michael's - Hahndorf or Lobethal Lutheran at the same time as they have students at Cornerstone College. LEAH primary schools offer a $100 per child rebate for students currently at the school, whilst Cornerstone provides a $250 rebate for siblings of these students enrolled and in attendance at Cornerstone in the same year. To apply for the rebate, please obtain an application form from your respective LEAH Primary School. Rebates are applied after the completion of Term 1 at Cornerstone College.

Winter 2018 17 PT&F REPORT

We still have a limited number of Entertainment Books Bringing the community together available for sale from the College reception, or members is one of the charters of the PT&F of the extended community can purchase a digital Entertainment Book directly by visiting and Semester One has provided cornerstone.sa.edu.au/community/booking-events. unique opportunities for a number The PT&F are delighted to continue offering second hand uniforms for sale through the shop located at inbarendi lower. of firsts. The Communications & Engagement team take bookings for fittings on Tuesdays and Thursdays during most weeks We commenced the year with Athletics Day and our first of the term, while the PT&F open the shop on designated ever cake stall which was supported by parents and days in the first and final weeks of each term, as well as on students alike. some Saturdays during holidays. Clean uniforms for sale The PT&F were fortunate to win a small grant through on consignment can be dropped to the Communications & the Minister for Education and Child Development which Engagement team during business hours. enabled us to bring Mark Le Messurier to the College for a This year we have been using signup.com to mobilise wonderful parent evening. parents to assist with events and fundraising, with the Food Mark’s presentation on understanding the middle years and Fun Fest rapidly approaching, parent support is critical. blues enabled more than 250 invested parents to gain We are hoping to make the 2018 Food and Fun Fest insight and clear strategies on navigating this sometimes on Friday, 2 November more of a Christmas market and tricky period with teenagers. welcome external stallholders. Semester One ended with our first PT&F Quiz Night hosted If you are interested in exhibiting, or are able to volunteer at the by quiz master extraordinaire Tim Glover. Guests enjoyed pop up food stalls, please email [email protected]. an entertaining night of fun facts while bagging a bargain through the silent auction. Finally, we thank you for generously supporting us, and especially thank the PT&F committee for their ongoing Through your generosity, we raised more than $4,000 for the commitment to the College, and the parents who generously Anakalypsi (Library) redevelopment. volunteer to support many of our events. We also ran a number of additional fundraisers during Colleen Bradfield Semester One, including our annual bulb drive through PT&F President Tesselaar bulbs, offering yummy McCues Pies as perfect freezer fillers for cold nights after sports, and the traditional Entertainment Book.

18 Clippings CORNERSTONIANS

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

Who is Alex Manly? Describe a typical week in your life? I was a student at Cornerstone College, graduating Year 12 At the moment I am living in northern Italy. I will fly home in 2013. from a race somewhere in Europe on Monday, recover from the race, train throughout Italy and Switzerland (which is I went to university for a week after finishing school before very close to where I live) and then fly to another race the realizing I wanted to pursue cycling 100%. following weekend. What are you doing now? Each day I’ll go to the shops or small fruit stall to get some I am a professional track and road cyclist. I spend 6 months fresh produce. I’ll see my teammates who also live here and each year based in Adelaide with the Australian Track use the ETC. Cycling program and 6 months based in Northern Italy in a small town called Gavirate, 40 km north of Milan. Life in Italy is slow on the weekdays which I really enjoy and then high speed on the weekends when I am racing. I race around Europe for Australian professional cycling team Mitchelton-Scott. In Gavirate there is a mini AIS called I am an ambassador for World Bicycle Relief, an organisation the ETC (European Training Centre) which helps support that distributes high-quality bicycles in rural areas of Australian athletes in Europe. developing countries to provide independence, self- empowerment and joy. Farmers use the bicycles to increase Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? productivity, students use them to attend class and health I aspire to be an Olympic gold medallist and in a position to care workers use them to visit patients. be able to support other aspiring athletes. If you can invite 5 people to dinner, who would they be? What is your greatest strength? I would have to set the table for 8 including me, Beyoncé, I believe in myself and others. Cathy Freeman, Buddha, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II and Liza Koshy. What is your greatest weakness? I get hangry (being irritable due to hunger). What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment? Probably my Year 10 experience trip to the Northern Territory What is your greatest accomplishment? and Year 9 camp. I enjoyed spending time with my friends. Winning gold in the at the . Who was your most inspirational teacher? Mrs Helen Brockelbank. I still apply the principles I learnt Life wise – well I am still working on this! from Mrs Brockelbank in my life every day.

Winter 2018 19 Highlights of his career include: • 2010 Release of first Solo EP: Que Paso Winner, Rhythms Australasian Debut Album of the Year Readers Poll: Que Paso Nominated for The Age EG Award for Best Male Artist • 2011 Official showcase at the Americana Music Festival and Conference • 2012 Release of Nothing But Nice Things • 2013 Nashville Songwriting Residency through Australia Council for the Arts Chris Altmann (1996) • 2016 Release of Renaissance Man Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Altmann credits • Performing with Tim Hicks, Mick Thomas’s Shackleton, learning to play the guitar to current Cornerstone College The Immigrant Union, Tim Roger’s Temperance Union, Year 7 teacher, Andy Liebelt, and speaks fondly of the Wagons, The Little Stevies and Suzannah Espie importance music played throughout his childhood with his family band. • Australian support for Joe Pug (USA), Those Darlins (USA), and Shane Nicholson He made his first and only guitar in Year 12 at Cornerstone, and was awarded both the Technology and Music Awards in Chris has no regrets in life, except perhaps not studying his final year. Jazz at university after school, which he laughingly admits that he might just do when he turns 60. He remembers with pride his music teachers at school – Gina Dutschke and Lisa Abrahams – and how they And as for life-long mentors and friends, Chris and Andy encouraged him to study music after school. Liebelt still jam together spontaneously whenever they have a chance! At the time, Chris was more interested in taking on the world with his musicianship and sought employment with Old Scholars wishing to get in touch whilst in Canada can the music giant Brashes (Allans Billy Hyde) in Gawler Place, reach out to Chris via [email protected] offering the freedom that performance brought with his Mon Saunders original country rock band The Drowners, which quickly took Communications & Engagement Director him to the Melbourne independent music scene. Chris’s next modern rock band, The Vanders were signed to Liberation Music (Mushroom Records), with whom he recorded four EPs, and from there, Chris launched as a solo artist, his genre steeped in early 1970s Americana. Chris relocated to Canada in 2011 where he continues to follow his passion both as a professional session musician with artists including Henry Wagons, Tim Hicks and Suzannah Espie; and as a soloist, writing, producing and recording music in his century-old home. Chris plays a pedal steel guitar, similar to a slide guitar, which is used predominantly in country music. It’s an iconic sound that is difficult to master. Chris also loves playing the Blue Grass banjo.

Indiago Indiago have one of the biggest and most unique Alternative Rock sounds in the country. Founded in 2011 by 2010 Cornerstone graduates Will Solomon, Shane Cox and Harry Townsend together with celebrated current staff member, Anthony Janus, the line up now includes audio technician and Cornerstonian, Matt Cooper (2014). Indiago have already secured their place on the tickets of Birds of Tokyo, Dan Sultan, Fuel (USA), Timberwolf and Shannon Noll. With the release of an independent EP and their fourth studio single, recorded here in the Adelaide Hills, Gusto, they'll soon take their music to the world. Critics have them firmly tipped to follow in the footsteps of the Kings of Leon, Gang Of Youths and Foo Fighters.

20 Clippings 24.two Following from the extraordinary success of 24.one, 24.two is the exciting second collaboration between emerging and professional theatre practitioners brought together by the Play Every Day Actors' Studio and Cornerstonians, Creative Director, Rachael Williams (2005) and Head of Production, Holly Wright (2006). Through this collaboration, writers, performers and production crews have just 24 hours to produce and perform 6 one act plays. The event is hosted in the Atelier Theatre and the performance of 24.two commences at 8.00pm on Saturday, 13 October. For more information, or to purchase tickets, join the discussion on Facebook.com/playeverydayactorsstudio

SACE Art Exhibition 2003 Rhodes Congratulations to 2017 Scholar graduates Bella Giles (pictured right) and Caitlin Tamson Pietsch (1995) is Melville on being selected Senior Lecturer in Social & to exhibit their Year 12 major Political Sciences and Director pieces in the 2018 SACE Art of the Australian Centre for Exhibition at Adelaide College Public History at UTS where of the Arts. she also holds an Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship.

Andrew Bahnert (2005) is a Dr. Chris Hunt (1998) Senior Athletic Performance practices at the Mt Barker Specialist (Fitness and South clinic. He enjoys all Conditioning) with the Greater aspects of family medicine and Western Sydney Giants. He has special interests in Mental is responsible for fitness and Health, Mental Health Training conditioning of the players. He and Indigenous Health. ensures the physical load and recovery of players is accurately Chris studied medicine planned and managed for training after originally working as a and games. Andrew came to the Research Physicist and English Giants from the Adelaide Crows in Teacher in Korea. 2012 with expertise in the use of GPS for physical load monitoring.

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

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

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Where are the now Ryan Highet (2014) was recently awarded PEER's Fourth Year Apprentice of the Year, the highest accolade for a Ming Chong (2016) (Chong Ming Xuan) is studying a graduating apprentice. Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at the Australian National You can find Ryan at SA Unique Electrical, based right here, University, Canberra. in the Adelaide Hills. He plans a career in investment banking and spent the 2017/18 summer as an intern at a multi-national insurance Anthony Lapinskas (1998) celebrates his 20th year with company in Asia. Inavogue Kitchen Cabinets this year. He has won best In accepting this internship, Ming became the youngest umpire in the River Murray Netball Association three times employee in the history of the company. and is the President of the Murray Bridge Table Tennis Keep trail blazing Ming! Association.

Josh Fielding (2010) finished up in 2009 to learn the Thomas Liddell-Page (2016) has recently finished filming plumbing trade. He now owns JF Plumbing Services. He a short film titled Residue which premiers at the Mercury also bought his first home about 2 years ago and is loving Cinema in December (online release in 2019). The film his career choice. centres around Rachael who finds herself trapped in a room, her only chance at freedom is to confront the person who Brock Hebberman (2007) was awarded the 2017 Young put her there. Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year last year. The award Pictured recognised Brock's work helping companies understand the 1 Ming Chong culture shift around employing individuals with First Nation 2 Josh Fielding heritage and what that means in context to business. 3 Brock Hebberman Brock has recently returned from Sydney where he was 4 Ryan Highet invited to speak to more than 400 Aboriginal business 5 Anthony Lapinskas people on the 'Mindset of an Entrepreneur'. 6 Thomas Liddell-Page and the Residue production crew Thank you, Brock, for assisting us to build on our understanding of Aboriginal culture and supporting us to recognise the importance of your ancestral lands, the Peramangk Nation.

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Stephen Pearce (2014) took a gap year after completing Amos Washington (2013) is the 2018 Australian Youth Year 12, securing a position as an Event Coordinator at the Representative to the United Nations. Adelaide Hills Convention Centre. His role involves travelling around Australia consulting with In the last 4 years, Stephen has complemented work, travel young people and collecting their views on a ‘Listening Tour.’ and studies – and is currently completing a Bachelor of In September, he will travel to the United Nations where he Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Adelaide will work at the Australian Mission to the UN for six weeks whilst also managing his new role as Marketing Manager of and will deliver a speech on behalf of young Australians. the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre. Upon his return, he will deliver a report to the Australian Michelle Stewart – (Crouch 1998) completed her Diploma Government on his findings throughout the year. in Early Childhood last year and works as a Student Support Officer near Naracoorte in the South East. You can follow Amos at Facebook.com/unyouthrep. In her spare time, Michelle is a horticulture sales assistant at Simon Williams (2006) was a finalist in the 2018 South the Garden Centre and supports her husband on the Australian Young Achiever Awards - Arts and Fashion. He family-run farm. is the Director/Producer of Gravity Films and the owner of Short Focus Films. Pictured 1 Stephen Pearce 2 Michelle Stewart and family 3 Amos Washington with Cornerstone Year 12 students 4 Simon Williams

COLLECT YOUR PROJECTS KEEP IN TOUCH3. Cornerstone College currently has a number of Are you a Cornerstone Old Scholar? Year 12 Research Projects in our archives. Would you like to update your address? If you would like to claim yours, please contact Or tell us what's been happening since you Sally Yusa at [email protected] or graduated? Send us an email to on 8398 6000 before Friday 14 September to [email protected] arrange collection. To keep up to date follow us: facebook.com/CornerstoneCollegeMtBarker instagram.com/cornerstonecollegesa

Winter 2018 23 Class of 2003 | 2008 | 2013 Reunion Judging by the atmosphere, everyone enjoyed catching up with their old classmates and teachers, looking through their Approximately 70 Old Scholars from the classes of 2003, relevant Cornerstone Collection Year Books, viewing their 2008 & 2013 gathered for a reunion on Saturday, 7 April at class photos and networking. the Aldgate Pump Hotel. The night commenced with a school tour conducted by Tony Egan, Andrew Ottens and Tenille Searl and then kicked on afterwards at the Aldgate Pump Hotel.

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Engagements Rachael Williams (2005) became engaged to Christopher Monro whilst holidaying in the Hills of Sapa, Vietnam. Weddings Amy Osborne (2013) married Jared Bishop on Saturday, 25 November 2017, in a vineyard in Uraidla with the Reception at the Uraidla Show Hall. She is now working at the RAH as a cardiovascular 4 5 interventional nurse. Victoria Grace (2013) & Cameron Jolly (2013) married on Births Saturday,14 April 2018 after 15 years of friendship. They went Kristyn Wheeler (Science & Chemistry teacher) and Keir through most of primary school and all of high school together. welcomed Vivienne Elise Wheeler on Monday, 28 May 2018. Anna Ruediger (2010) & Shane Cox (2010) married at C3 Mikarla Doecke (2007) and Sam Papini (2008) welcomed Church Adelaide Hills on Saturday, 10 March 2018. Harriet Anne on Friday, 27 April 2018. The bridal party included Jessica Anthony (2010), Pictured Rachel da Graca Costa (2010), Hannah Austin, Nathan 1 Amy Osborne & Jared Bishop Cox (2007), Edward Ruediger (2016), Matt Cooper (2014), 2 Victoria Grace & Cameron Jolly Joshua Rodda and flower girl Marley Williams (daughter of 3 Anna Ruediger & Shane Cox with their bridal party Simon Williams, 2006). 4 Kristyn & Keir Wheeler They celebrated their wedding with family and friends at 5 Mikarla Doecke & Sam Papini Osmond Terrace Function Centre in Norwood. 6 Gail Secombe Shane is working as a drum teacher at Cornerstone, and Anna is working as an Occupational Therapist in rehabilitation at Flinders Medical Centre. Bereavements Gail Secombe (staff 1993 – 2018), loyal Cornerstone employee and faithful servant passed into God’s hands on Friday, 4 May 2018. Gail was loved and valued greatly by us all and was a mentor, friend and supporter to students and staff alike.

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Year 8 Core Breakfast End of Term 3 Friday, 10 August Friday, 28 September Parent Career Information Workshop Cornerstone Classic Golf Day Thursday, 16 August Friday, 12 October Principal's Tours Food & Fun Fest Wednesday, 22 August Friday, 2 November Paul Dillon DARTA Presentation Principal's Tours Tuesday, 4 September Tuesday, 13 November Year 8 Heritage Day Class of 2017 - One Year Reunion Wednesday, 5 September Saturday, 24 November Music Cabaret Hey Hey it's Cabaret Closing Celebration (Year 11 & 12) Friday, 14 September Thursday, 29 November Healthy Minds - Tom Nehmy Closing Service (Year 7-10) Monday, 17 September Thursday, 6 December Summit to School End of Term 4 Friday, 28 September Friday, 7 December

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