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QualitiesWhile I particularly enjoy watching elite sporting events, over time I have found it increasingly difficult to engage with the sport of tennis.

The monotony of baseline rallies, the screeching and grunting of combatants and the embarrassing antics of a growing number of players (unfortunately a significant quota of them Australian) has dulled my enthusiasm.

Against this trend, over recent months, I have been heartened to experience the incredible success of Ashleigh Barty.

Barty started playing tennis at the age of four. She had an impressive junior career, winning the 2011 Wimbledon girls' singles title and reached Number 2 in the junior world ranking.

Upon entering the professional ranks, she had immediate success in doubles, reaching multiple Grand Slam finals in 2013. However, she grew disillusioned with the rigours of the sport, and in 2014 announced that she would be take a break from tennis.

Barty then proceeded to play competitive cricket, representing Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League. She returned to tennis in 2016, after realising that she missed the sport too much.

Beginning at a world ranking of 623 in 2016, Barty steadily climbed up the ranking ladder in both singles and doubles on the WTA tour, and after the recent successes of winning the French Open and Birmingham Classic, has become the number one ranked female player in the world.

Much has been written and said about Barty’s ups and downs, and the reasons and motivations for her choices and ultimate return to tennis. Determined, tenacious, honest, persistent and courageous are some of the words that have been used to describe Barty.

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CONTENTSFROM THE PRINCIPAL

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2 From the Principal

4 Academic Results

6 Swimming Carnival

7 Athletics Day

8 Passion Meditation

9Grandparents & Specials Friends' Day

10 Music

11 Career Pathways

12 LEAH Schools

14 PT&F Report

15 Cornerstonians

27 Diary Dates

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CONTENTSFrom my perspective, what has been equally highlighted, and in many ways exceeds her sporting achievements, is the manner in which she interacts with her world.

These are some words expressed by friends, peers, coaches, sporting opponents and the wider public to describe her, and which she displayed most recently in France and Birmingham:

Humble, gracious, respectful, empathetic, thoughtful and kind.

Barty has rekindled my interest in tennis and has provided a timely and enduring reminder of the importance of having healthy core personal values.

These are the sort of qualities that build, strengthen and sustain relationships and the communities in which we live.

It is these sorts of qualities I wish for us all to continue to recognise and endeavour to be a part of our interactions regardless of our other abilities.

Craig Fielke Principal

2 From the Principal

4 Academic Results

6 Swimming Carnival

7 Athletics Day

8 Passion Meditation

9Grandparents & Specials Friends' Day

10 Music

11 Career Pathways

12 LEAH Schools

14 PT&F Report

15 Cornerstonians

27 Diary Dates

Alamy Stock Photo

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At Cornerstone College, we recognise, understand and strive to ensure that each individual student is given the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills that allow them to flourish in the world beyond school.

We believe our focus on quality, purpose, choice and flexibility provides the greatest foundation for students to find their passion and strive for success in life.

We are delighted to share that many of the students in the graduating Class of 2018 gained first preference offers for university placements or completed vocational certificates.

A number of students were also successful in gaining apprenticeships on completing Year 12.

Pictured above: Cornerstone SACE Merit Winners L to R: Victoria Beare, Jacqueline Smith, Adelia Stephenson, Tulani White, Jenna Kilgallon, Amy Hein and Elisha Rayner (absent Geordie Wesley and Jemma Zastera).

Merit WinnersNine Merits were awarded to students across five subjects, including one Merit to Year 11 student Victoria Beare.

Merit winners were awarded their certificates at the SACE Merit Ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, 5 February.

Governor of SA Commendation AwardParticular congratulations to 2018 College Dux, Amy Hein who achieved an ATAR of 99.00, and was one of 25 students out of 14,824 in South Australia selected for the Governor of South Australia Commendation Award.

Amy is the first Cornerstone College graduate to be awarded the prestigious commendation.

The Governor of South Australia Commendation Award recognises excellent achievement in Year 12 subjects as well as success in developing one or more of the SACE capabilities of literacy, numeracy, ICT capability, creative and critical thinking, personal and social capability, intercultural and ethical understanding.

Julie SampsonLearning Director

2018 ACADEMIC RESULTSCongratulations to all students in the Class of 2018 on their personal and academic achievements.

Craig Fielke, Amy Hein, 2018 College Dux, Merrilyn Hein and Julie Sampson during the 2019 Opening Worship.

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30+4+6+5+5+1+11+1+1+3+1+6+2+6+7+11+wTeaching Allied Health*

Architect/ Urban Planning

Art/ Design/ Visual Communications

Arts

Business Commerce

Civil Aviation

Engineering

Law/Justice Studies

Medicine

Nursing

PR/Marketing/Journalism

Science

Sport and Recreation

International Studies

9 Merits achieved across five subjects

17 A+ grades were achieved

22 Completed Certificate III/IV VET Course

25 Year 11s completed at least one Year 12 subject

APPRENTICESHIPSEntered into by the Class of 2018

• Aircraft Maintenance

• Diesel Mechanic

• Electrical

• Game Programming

• Linesman (SA Power)

• Plumbing

* Includes Psychology, Health Science, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy

IT/Maths & Computer

Science

TERTIARY COURSES OFFERED 2018

90+10+z20% of Year 12 students achieved an ATAR of 90 or above

90+ ATAR 100+zSACE completion for eligible students

100% 85+15+z85% of students gained 1st or 2nd tertiary course preference

85% 99+1+z99.5% of subjects grades were an A, B, or C

99.5%

10 Top ATAR Results Amy Hein 99.00 (3 A+, Merit in General Mathematics, Governor of SA Commendation) (College Dux)

Tulani White 98.95 (3 A+, Merit in Nutrition) (Proxime Accessit)

Adelia Stephenson 96.75 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)

Jemma Zastera 96.55 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)

Geordie Wesley 96.35 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)

Jacqueline Smith 96.25 (2 A+, Merit in General Mathematics)

Jenna Kilgallon 96.15 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)

Ruby Allen 95.35

Paige Kleinig 95.00

Emma Hodgson 94.75

Additional Merit WinnersVictoria Beare Material Products (Textiles) (Year 11, 2018)

Elisha Rayner Child Studies

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The annual Middle School Swimming Carnival was held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool on Friday, 8 February.

FINAL SCORES

1ST BATTUNGA 5942ND NATURI 553 3RD AROONA 542 3RD MOORAK 542

Thank you to the parents, staff, College Leaders and the Senior House Leaders for their help and support throughout the day.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

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1ST NATURI 27932ND AROONA 25843RD MOORAK 25154TH BATTUNGA 2491

ATHLETICS DAYThe annual Inter-House Athletics Carnival was held Friday, 8 March on Morella Oval. Battunga boasted the ‘Best Decorated House’ on the hill which certainly stood out in the crowd with their wacky, green inflatable man.

Alysha Green inspired Aroona with her rendition of a Smurf and won the ‘Best Dressed Teacher’.

We were lucky to have some celebrities participate throughout the day with two of the Ninja Turtles present, but it was Ophelia Neumann’s ‘Mr Incredible’ that took out the ‘Best Dressed Student’.

Naturi once again fielded competitors in almost every event; their participation enabled them to add another Athletics Shield to their ranks – winning for the fifth consecutive year!

Dan Anderson Health & PE Support Officer

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Year 12 students: Reuben Beck, Ebony Bedford, Ella Callaghan, James Goslett, Dominic Hampel, Annika Hassold, Mitchell Hawke, Tully Heinrich, Holly Jenkin, Henry Kidman, Charlotte May, Shana McCleary, Holly Miller, Lara Mullins, Maddison Munn, Lea P and Zachary Sauerwald.

With thanks to: Celeste Charlesworth, Matthew Cooper, Emma Crowe, Zoe Ferguson, Pastor Albert Gast, Helen Gonsior, Meg Hansen Photography, Simona McMaster, Claire Sparrow (2015), Mike Stanbury, Andrew Traeger and Sophie Zerner.

PASSION MEDITATION

At the end of Term 1 we saw another successful Passion Meditation produced by our talented and dedicated team of students and teachers. Each year a group of the Year 12 Legacy students write, produce and direct a thought provoking stylised and contemporary interpretation of the Easter message.

Simona McMasterChristian Living Learning Area Leader

Cast Reflections on the Passion MeditationThe fact that the events of the Passion Meditation could be a reality for someone today helps to make the story more relatable for me. For example, seeing a husband in a hospital room, wrestling with the thought of his wife risking everything to save someone, helps me appreciate Jesus talking to God in the garden the night before his sacrifice.

I see Sue’s sacrifice as a representation of Christ’s own sacrifice. In a similar way that she loves her daughter despite all the pain she has caused, Christ died for all people despite our sinful nature.

For me, Grant trying to change Sue’s mind is like the disciples, and how they just didn’t get what Jesus was doing. They tried talking him out of it and even denied knowing him when he was taken. I wonder how I would have reacted.

The most meaningful scene for me is the last scene of the production as it is a reminder that we can all kneel before the cross regardless of our sin – God will always accept us into His loving arms.

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Assisting in the organisation of Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day for the Year 7s on behalf of the College was an amazing privilege.

This is the first time the event has been offered as a Year 12 Christian Living Legacy project. Our team of five dedicated and passionate students were faced with a number of challenges that were overcome with incredible teamwork and organisation.

As a group, we worked closely with the Communications & Engagement Department, Year 7 staff and students and the Middle School Wellbeing Leader, Mrs Filmer. Regular updates and meetings ensured everyone remained on the same page as well as proved an effective way to quench our thirst for hot beverages.

It was my pleasure to formally open the event and in spite of including a joke about breaking hips, the day itself was a roaring success, attracting positive feedback from both students and their guests.

The overflowing tiered cake stands, colourful Year 7 artwork and bright photo booths provided the perfect backdrop to the morning's presentations which concluded with the Year 7s taking their grandparents and special friends on a personal tour of the College.

I was incredibly honoured to be involved with the event and it was brilliant to see it transform from a simple graphic to the vibrant and excited atmosphere inside inbarendi.

Thank you to everyone who participated in making this event so memorable for all families.

James HeinrichYear 12

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY LEGACY PROJECT REFLECTIONS

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From Friday 3 – Sunday 5 of May, the Somethin’ Else jazz vocal ensemble, consisting of nine very excited students, travelled to Mount Gambier for the annual Generations in Jazz festival.

The incredible weekend showcased outstanding talent and love for music from more than 150 schools and 5,000 students together with international jazz artists including Kurt Elling, Lizz Wright, Joey DeFrancesco, Rickey Woodard and Julius Rodriguez.

The supportive, energetic and competitive atmosphere was evident on Saturday while watching many students compete

in various jazz bands and choirs.

Somethin’ Else competed in Vocal Division 3, performing a free choice piece titled Triste and the set piece called Beyond the City and outstandingly achieved sixth place.

The final day was an opportunity to attend a vocal workshop with Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright, as well as visiting the Blue Lake and Mount Gambier Sinkhole. The inspirational weekend concluded with a bonding bus ride while sharing favourite experiences and music-filled memories.

Ella McClean (Year 11)Music Council

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GENERATIONS IN JAZZ

Live at The Olive Branch CafeWe love providing students with live gig opportunities each year, as guests at The Olive Branch, Balhannah, learnt during Term 2.

The Adelaide Hills is a destination of choice for live music performances, and students relished the opportunity to perform to a delighted audience.

A big thank you to Year 11 parents, Nicole and Brent McIntosh from The Olive Branch for their support of the evening.

Although this was an assessment evening for Year 10 students, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the students flourished in the authentic live gig environment, especially when performing their original compositions.

To top off the evening, special guest Kathie Renner charmed the audience with her heart-warming lyrics and melodies.

Our musicians are more than capable of creating a 'wow' factor at your next event, for more details, please contact Anthony Janus at ajanus@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Anthony Janus and Sophie ZernerMusic Teachers

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CAREER PATHWAYS

2019 Schools Auction ChampionshipsFor the third consecutive year, the South Australian Schools Auction Championship has been won by Cornerstone College.

Well done to Mitchell Hawke (Year 12), who out-auctioned six of the best Senior School auctioneers in the state.

A huge thank you to Sandra Berry, from Sandra Berry Real Estate, who has mentored Mitchell over the last three years.

Mitchell has been awarded a scholarship to complete his Certificate IV in Real Estate Sales through the Real Estate Training Academy.

Mitchell will also travel to Melbourne later this year to compete for the National and International Schools Auction Championship title.

An amazing achievement.

Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

2019 SA SCHOOL AUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP

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Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus DayThe Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day on Friday, 31 May provided students with an opportunity to interact and engage with local employers, universities, training providers and industry leaders.

The focus of the day was to learn about different career journeys, what employers are looking for, and the connections between industry demands and the curriculum content students are currently studying.

One consistent message that came through from every presenter was that students do not need to have their career path all figured out now – jobs are forever changing and evolving and students will need time to experience, refine and adapt their pathways constantly.

We thank our presenters for a very informative and successful day.

Year 11 Career Awareness TripsAt the end of the Semester 1, our Year 11s visited a range of tertiary providers and employers of interest to continue their exploration of potential career paths. This was a great opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the various campuses/companies and hear from a range of organisations specific to their areas of interest. Students split into seven different groups, with each group visiting three specific organisations.

We would like to thank the following organisations for accommodating us on this valuable day:

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Adelaide Zoo

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Australian Defence Force

Australian Institute of Fitness

Master Builders

Meinhardt Engineering

Metro Fire Service

Rising Sun Pictures

SAPOL

University of Adelaide

University of South Australia

This day was followed up in late June, with our students visiting either Flinders University or participating in a Vocational Trades based tour.

Students attending Flinders University were able to hear from current students, experience a campus tour, as well as participate in a number of presentations and interactive sessions to gain a better understanding of what it is like to study at Flinders University.

The Vocational Trades group had the pleasure of visiting Pulse Aero, PEER and the Motor Traders Association (MTA), for a series of tours and hands-on activities to spark their interests in different career opportunities.

As a result of these events, a number of students have reported a new-found clarity in potential career paths, excited about the possibilities available to them. Many of these students have now gone ahead and organised Work Experience in these industries, in attempt to explore them further.

Anthony Doyle Pathways Coordinator

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St Mark’s, Mount BarkerDuring the first Semester, Year 3 students travelled to Aldinga Holiday Park where Active Education provided a focus on Indigenous art and culture as part of our Outdoor Education Program.

Students baked fish in clay pots, dot painted boomerangs, built wiltjas, discovered the secrets of the Australian bush supermarket and listened to Aboriginal Dreamings.

Year 5 classes travelled to Ankara Campsite at Walker Flat, where students focused on the history of the Murray River, water studies, water safety, team building and problem solving.

Foundation students enjoyed their visit to the Adelaide Zoo where they learnt about the importance of conserving the world's wildlife.

Our twilight Sports Day was certainly a cause for colourful celebration with students participating in a variety of sporting events. Our winning team was Dunn!

The recent Sounds on Sunday musical experience provided a perfect format for students to share their musical talent. The community enjoyed performances from our Year 3 recorder and Year 4 ukulele classes, the St Mark's school band and choir as well as many solo performances.

It is always a delight to open our doors to others beyond our immediate community.

Special Friends' Day was another memorable event. Our classrooms were filled to the brim with visitors. A morning tea hosted by our very active Parents and Friends' Association followed the occasion. All proceeds from the morning tea have been donated to the Cancer Council.

Our Year 6 students braved the cold, a few bumps and a couple of rollovers on Sunday, 16 June at their first HPV Pedal Prix race at Victoria Park, Adelaide. We congratulate our students for placing within the top 40 vehicles. This is a wonderful achievement for both students and their families who support this sport.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) has been hard at work this semester introducing new play options.

Students now enjoy dress ups, cooking with pots and pans in the nature play space, different games at different times as well as Art Club and Lego Club.

The SRC have also been profiling the school’s values. This term we celebrated the value of kindness with all students contributing to a very special canvas of kindness.

Worship is very much at the heart of our school and this is witnessed through whole school Chapel each Friday and through the fortnightly Junior and Senior Primary Chapel.

Our students are privileged to be taught by individuals who demonstrate Christ’s love as they carry out their vocation as teachers.

Loredana SaraciniDeputy Principal

LEAH SCHOOLS

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Lobethal LutheranOn Friday, 17 May Lobethal Lutheran School participated in the First Aid in Schools program, a community initiative delivered by St John Ambulance SA.

The aim of the program is to equip children from 5 to 13 years of age with the first aid skills they would need if faced with a medical emergency.

Some of the topics they covered included:

• Introduction and principles of first aid

• How to call for an ambulance

• Danger assessments and personal safety – what to look for and what to do

• Dealing with an unconscious person

• Recovery position demonstration and practice

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (from Year 5/6+)

• Managing injuries, bleeding and possible fractures

• How to treat bites and stings

• What to do when someone is choking

The First Aid in Schools Program is age-appropriate and integrates with the National Curriculum.

Each student received a first aid show bag, a certificate of achievement and educational resources that could be used at home or in the classroom.

Cassie Kopias Principal

St Michael's, HahndorfSt Michael’s students have been busy with many endeavours this term.

Students participated in ‘fly your team colours day', wearing their team colours to school to raise money for the work of the Royal Flying Doctors.

The school received a grant from Woolworths to create a wellbeing garden in the Wellbeing Centre. Students have been busy digging and planting to create a beautiful calm play space.

Planting trees has been a feature of this term as we have continued to build on our ‘scrub’ area, planting many more natives which we hope will attract birds and butterflies to our school grounds.

Our school’s lunchtime clubs are all well underway for the year. Clubs include Lego Club, Gardening Club, Technology Club, ‘Dude Perfect’ Club and Trading Card Club.

The various clubs offered change each term but they are always well attended by students whose interests are extended during creative time.

Terri Taylor Principal

Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills (LEAH) RebateDid 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.

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.

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Climbing to Great HeightsThe PT&F committee have spent the first Semester working through strategy to assist us to define our direction over the next couple of years.

Thank you to the many parents who contributed to the survey at the beginning of the year. As a result of your feedback, there are a number of new initiatives the PT&F has undertaken to build community and increase opportunities for students at Cornerstone.

FundraisingOur fundraising this year will be directed to a permanent fixed outdoor climbing wall attached to Paideia and located in the Middle School precinct.

We believe that the climbing wall will be enjoyed by all students of the College during their education at Cornerstone and is likely to become a regular facility used by local sporting and scout groups. It will be another wonderful addition to the Paideia precinct and a unique offering among schools in South Australia.

To assist us to reach some of our fundraising goals, the PT&F have recently purchased a donut machine which we hope will be a regular fixture at hills events.

Activities and FriendraisingThe PT&F supports a variety of events and activities at the College, such as the Athletics Carnival and Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day in Semester 1.

We will soon commence planning for the Food & Fun Fest & Twilight Market on Friday, 1 November. Please save the date, and look out for some important announcements and changes to the program!

We continue to offer parents a genuine saving on school uniforms through the provision of second hand uniform sales in the shop located on inbarendi lower. Thank you to the many volunteers who assist in staffing the shop during each term. Your generosity of time makes a significant difference to both students and families alike.

Families and Old Scholars wishing to learn more about the PT&F and our future programs, and wishing to volunteer at our events are invited to contact:

Greg Hall, President – 0417 809 918

Colleen Bradfield, Vice President – 0401 576 550

Celia Fielke, Secretary – 0408 677 998

Email: ptf@cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Whether you’d like to join the committee or generously give a few hours of your time volunteering, we would love to hear from you.

Greg Hall PT&F President

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Ellycia Kruger (2009)

I am currently living in Melbourne and working as a Product Specialist at adidas.

After completing a Bachelor in Management (Marketing) at the University of South Australia, I decided I needed to marry my skillset in business with my creative passion for the rag-trade.

I moved to Melbourne where I completed an Associate Degree in Fashion Textiles and Merchandising at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) while also undertaking a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Electronic Commerce at LIM University, New York City.

During my studies, I completed a development internship at the Country Road Head Office. This is where I first gained experience in product development.

I graduated from RMIT within the top 2% of my class and received a Vice Chancellor’s Award for academic excellence. This accomplishment assisted me in gaining a Fashion Sourcing internship based in Shanghai, China for Kmart Australia.

A week after graduating, I secured a full-time role as a Product Developer at Cotton On Kids in Boyswear, and have since worked at Just Jeans and currently at the global leader in sportswear – adidas.

Describe a typical week in your life?My work days involve managing the product development process of a product range – my main product is a commercial on field A-League soccer product.

I collaborate with the designers, supply chain and an international supplier base to provide an effective transition from brief through to the development of a range which is purchased by sporting clubs and global markets.

All-in-all, I ensure the target price, quality and design of the product are aligned with the adidas brand. I also assist my development team with Hawthorn Football Club and Super Rugby product.

As work is very fast paced, I like to slow it down on the weekends − you’d find me at a Reformer Pilates class, having a turmeric latte with the girls at a hole-in-the-wall café, adding or tending to my apartment plant jungle and op shopping.

What are you doing now?To be honest… I am currently packing my bags for a flight to Bangkok, Thailand for work. I have to fit and cost our Fall/Winter 2020 range at one of the factories.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

Either at the adidas Development Head Office in Portland, USA working on products that will make huge ripples in the industry in terms of sustainability, or taking a gap year through Central America where you’ll find me scuba diving off of Belize.

What is your greatest strength?Being driven and my family’s unconditional love and support from afar.

What is your greatest weakness?Being too hard on myself.

What is your greatest accomplishment?Fitting the Hawks football players.

If you can invite 5 people for dinner, who would they be?

My close friends (most of them are from Cornerstone), as I miss them dearly and can’t fly back to Adelaide or across Australia enough to see them.

What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?When Andrew Simpson recorded a song on his guitar for our Year 8E class – I still have it on my iTunes!

Who was your most inspirational teacher?Kristen Doherty – her creativity, her endless love and talent for theatre, her infectious humour… she is the ultimate goal!

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Christopher Raymond (1998)

During my time at Cornerstone, I was most inspired by the Geography lessons taught by Mary Butler. Mary’s passion for geography and the environmental sciences certainly shined on me.

After leaving Cornerstone I spent 18 months following a career in Chemistry at Jurlique International in Mount Barker, but quickly decided this was not a path for me. After returning from an overseas backpacking adventure, I decided to pursue my passion for geography and the environmental social sciences.

I helped establish Laratinga Wetlands for the Mount Barker District Council between 2000 and 2005, and simultaneously completed a degree with Honours in Applied Science (Biodiversity, Environmental and Park Management) at the University of South Australia.

In my Honours year, I was invited by Professor Greg Brown to conduct research on public participation geographic information systems in the Otways region of Victoria, involving the mapping of community values for conservation and development in the region.

Between 2006 and 2008, I continued in this research area in my role as a Project Officer in the Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation.

In 2009, I established an environmental consultancy company that enabled me to continue to work with policy makers that I had built networks and relationships with during my three years in the South Australian Government.

Shortly after commencing my business, I won a prestigious scholarship provided by the late Jean Pearce to study Environmental Science as a PhD student at the University of South Australia.

Between 2009 and 2011, I completed a PhD in Human Geography at the University of South Australia while also running my own consultancy and building a home in Bridgewater. During my PhD studies, I was fortunate to work with some of the world leaders on Public Participation Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS).

In 2012 I was awarded the Life and Environmental Sciences South Australian PhD Research Excellence Award.

The PhD then led to me conducting post-doctoral research as part of the National Environmental Program Landscape and Policy Hub, University of Tasmania (2012-2014).

Here I examined how community values collated using PPGIS could inform the conservation of matters of national environmental significance, such as rare plants and animals, under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales and the Tasmanian Midlands.

In 2014 I accepted the position of Assistant Professor in Natural Resource Management at the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen. This opportunity then led to the position of Associate Professor in Landscape Planning at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, located across the Öresund Bridge in the south of Sweden.

In these roles I was involved in establishing a framework for assessing the co-benefits and costs of nature-based solutions (for example, green walls, green roofs, stormwater retention areas) in urban areas, which has since been endorsed by the European Commission.

In October 2018, I moved to the position of full Professor in Sustainability Science at the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), University of Helsinki, which involves over 200 academic members from the University of Helsinki.

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I am now responsible for leading the urban research theme of HELSUS, in addition to leading my own research group on Social Values for Sustainability (www.socialvaluesrg.com).

I also coordinate two European projects: 1) ENVISION an inclusive approach to assessing integrative scenarios and visions for protected area management. 2) VIVA-PLAN a sustainable spatial planning framework for engaging diverse actors and citizens in revitalising in-between spaces for social inclusion, biodiversity and wellbeing.

What is your greatest strength?My friends and family would call me quite determined and willing to push myself in most areas of life.

What is your greatest weakness?Learning to say ‘no’ to new opportunities. So many interesting things slide across my desk, and learning to say ‘no’ is challenging but incredibly necessary at times.

What is your most rewarding service work?Supervising PhD and Masters students is highly rewarding. Indeed, the most rewarding days of the academic year are witnessing your own PhD students graduate.

I also devote much of my spare time to leading a Chapter of the Inter-governmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (United Nations) Values Assessment – a 3 year initiative to explore ways of conceptualising, assessing and integrating the multiple values of nature into environmental planning and decision making.

Here we endeavour to obtain global scientific and political agreement on how we can integrate local, indigenous and scientific values into the conservation and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, and in ways that improve environmental justice and human wellbeing.

We have much work to do given the rapid decline of biodiversity worldwide, resulting from human’s over-consumption and continued pursuit of economic growth over environmental sustainability.

If you could invite 5 people to dinner, who would they be?Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Carly Raworth (author of the book titled Doughnut Economics which everyone should read), and my mother and father to thank them for their support and inspiration over the years.

Who is your greatest mentor, and why?Professor Greg Brown – he introduced me to PPGIS and has been so supportive across my career. I should also recognise my parents – both have taught me so much about being resilient.

What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?Year 12 Graduation Day – I vividly recall all Year 12s singing Time of your life by Green Day.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?Continuing to work in the field of sustainability science.

Who was your most inspirational teacher?Mary Butler inspired me with her enthusiasm for the environment, commitment to best practice and tolerance of mischievous students!

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James Buttfield (2015)

After graduating, I enrolled in a two year Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development (Design) at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE).

Upon completing the course in 2017, I was accepted into the third-year extension course, a Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning).

Since completing the course, my graduate peers and I have co-founded Last Minute Entertainment Pty Ltd, an independent game development company. We have already released our first product to the PC market, Tiki Trials.

What are you doing now?Through the AIE Incubator Program, my team and I are producing a number of games for the PC and mobile marketplaces.

Describe a typical day/week in your life?

Monday through to Thursday I'm at my studio with my team in GamePlus, located on Pirie Street in Adelaide. We’re there 9am-5pm working on various game development projects. I act as a Technical Designer and Project Manager for the team, so as you can imagine I’m often left with a pretty hefty workload.

What are your goals for the future?The ultimate goal – of course – is to grow Last Minute Entertainment to the point of sustainability (and preferably beyond that). I personally would like to get to the point where we can put our Company Logo at the start of a trailer, and immediately hype up our audience because they know and respect our name. Much like you see big time companies do at functions like E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo).

What is your greatest strength?I believe my greatest strength to be my management and task delegation skills. I fit into the role of Project Manager and Client Liaison quite well. Organisation, forward-thinking and planning are important in any industry, but especially so in Game Development.

What is your greatest accomplishment?I honestly am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I’ve graduated from AIE and started up an Indie Studio. On top of that, our greatest accomplishment has been releasing a finished, polished game to a place purchasable by real consumers. That’s incredible to think about.

If you could invite anyone for dinner, who would it be?Grant Kirkhope, no question. He’s been my idol for many years. Music has always been my passion. While I enjoy game development, it would be a dream to compose and arrange soundtracks and scores for video games. Kirkhope lives this dream of mine every day.

What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?I recall being given the shared honour of acting as the MC alongside Bradley Irvine-Thomas for the 2015 Music Cabaret. I’d say that was my fondest memory.

Who was your most inspirational teacher?A very difficult question to answer. If I had to choose (and it’s quite a close call), Anthony Janus was an exceptional Music Teacher. You could tell how passionate he was about his job in the way he spoke. His enthusiasm was contagious. He truly lived and breathed his craft. No matter which instrument the band was missing, he could pick it up and play it. It was inspiring to be around him.

Who is your greatest mentor, and why?Currently, my greatest mentor(s) are my AIE teachers from previous years. My business management lecturer – Richard Taylor – taught me everything I know about the business skills I use daily. Despite graduating, he still offers help and thought-provoking advice, and always seems to have the solution – or at least a better perspective – to a problem we might be facing, either technical or business oriented.

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Amy Hein (2018)Amy completed her first semester of university studying a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at UniSA.

To supplement her studies, Amy keeps busy as an employee at Dreamland in Mount Barker, teaches singing at St. Michael's Primary School, and Dance Fusion in Hahndorf.

Amy continues her involvement at St. Michael's Church in Hahndorf, leading bands and the Young Adults Ministry program and is currently preparing for the Adelaide Hills Christian Life Week as a camp leader.

Earlier this year Amy was featured in the Pelican Production's Music Theatre Camp. She joined the Jones Commentary (an educational program offered through Gospo Enterprises) and has just finished performing Superstar - The Carpenter's Story with Charmaine Jones and Chong Lim AM.

Amy regularly performs at community events with fellow 2018 graduates Sebastian Brook and Michael Cooper.

They can be contacted via trionbandmusic@gmail.com or found on facebook @trionbandmusic.

Congratulations to Joyce Ceravolo (2007) from Ashton Valley Fresh, on being awarded the Rural and Regional Award for InDaily’s 40 Under 40 for 2019.

Joyce runs the business with her brother Joseph (2010). They are 4th generation apple growers and Joyce has also been a mover and a shaker in the development of destination venue, Lot 100.

40 Under 40 is an annual award recognising the dedication and professional achievements of the state’s best business leaders under the age of 40.

Joyce, who has both Law and Chemical Engineering degrees – was elected Vice Chair of the Board of Apple and Pear Growers South Australia and was also the winner of the 2018 South Australian Food Industry Next Generation Award.

Co-founder of locally based and internationally recognised Prohibition Liquor Co, Wes Heddles (1999), also made the prestigious InDaily’s 2019 40 Under 40 this year.

The Prohibition Gin Co was founded in 2015, and in a short period of time has taken the world by storm, with the handmade, small batch craft gin winning a swag of awards at the New York, Hong Kong and Melbourne International Spirit Competitions, just to name a few.

For those looking for a unique gin experience, pop in to Prohibition Liquor Co, Adelaide’s first gin distillery ‘door’ complete with a 900L copper still and tasting room in Gilbert Street, Adelaide.

Alfie Wenk (2017) Competed for Australia at the World Junior Ski Cross Championships held in Reiteralm, Austria on 27 March. Although narrowly missing the final rounds, Alfie was really excited to have competed really well with the best up and coming Ski Cross racers in the world.

Having only just switched his training focus to Ski Cross one month earlier, he is looking forward to what a full year of Ski Cross might bring in the 2019/20 season.

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KEEP IN TOUCHWould you like to update your address?Or tell us what's been happening since you graduated?

Visit: cornerstone.sa.edu.au/community/old-scholars

To keep up to date follow us: facebook.com/CornerstoneCollegeMtBarker instagram.com/cornerstonecollegesa

Where are they now?Holly Bettcher (Byers 1999) studied a Bachelor of Junior Primary/Primary Education and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and is currently teaching at the Early Learning Centre at Tyndale Christian School, Murray Bridge.

Holly is married to Mark Bettcher (1994) and they have two children Zoe and Drew.

Holly and her family are very involved in ministry at Life House church.

Alice Marsh (2010) graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Drama with Honours from Flinders University in 2017 and has developed an interest in devising new theatre where the physical body is at the centre of story-telling.

Alice was recently selected by internationally renowned theatre company, Frantic Assembly, to participate in their exclusive International Summer School residency program in London during August.

You can follow and contribute to Alice’s journey at www.pozible.com/profile/alice-marsh

Rachael Matthews (1994) completed a Masters in Comparative Law and moved to Brussels in 2001. She now lives in Germany with her husband and their three year-old daughter, Matilda. Rachael is enjoying raising her to be bilingual, saying "Who knew that German lessons with Rae Kempe and Ursula Bulman would lead to this. I believe Rae Kempe only taught German for one year, before focussing on art. Only others in the Foundation year at Cornerstone will remember those lessons."

Andrew Pfeiffer (2007) is a Data Scientist with the Australian Federal Government and is also completing a two year ministry apprenticeship with the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES) at the University of Adelaide.

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Leah Pippos (2005) is the Visitor Experience Manager for the NSW National Park Wildlife Service (NPWS).

Leah oversees 150 parks within the Northern Inland Branch of NPWS, assisting to enhance the visitor experience by working with park staff and looking for opportunities to grow visitation whilst ensuring the environment is protected.

Damian Stokes (2009) commenced as a member of Cabin Crew with Emirates in 2013.

He operates long haul flights mainly to Australia, Brazil, Canada and USA but has been to every continent and over 100 countries.

Justin Tarlier-Doecke (2009) completed a degree of Nutrition and Food Science in 2016. Justin lives in the south of France with his wife Juliette.

He owns an organic microbrewery, L’eau à la bouche, which produces and distributes Kombucha in the Occitanie region.

In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the region, experiencing the local markets, fixing up the house recently purchased, hanging out with the animals and working in the garden.

Laura Upton (Mahlburg 2009) graduated with a degree in Human Movement in 2012 and has been working as an outdoor instructor with various schools, including Cornerstone College and is currently employed with Baptist Care Adventure.

Laura has spent much of her time interstate and overseas doing mission work. Laura married Jordan on March 17, 2018.

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5, 15, 25 REUNIONThe 5, 15 & 25 Year Reunion was held at the Prancing Pony Brewery and was a sold out affair with approximately 120 former students gathering with current and past staff.

It was great to see everyone catching up on who had travelled where, who was studying what, and what people had achieved since leaving school.

The night’s entertainment was provided by current Cornerstone students singing and playing their instruments as they enjoyed the opportunity to gain live music experience. The music added to the vibe in the room and was truly appreciated. Thank you Cornerstone College for organising such a great event and allowing Old Scholars to be brought together again.

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Class of 2009 – Ten Year ReunionOn Saturday, 15 June we welcomed back our class of 2009 for their 10 year reunion.

The night commenced with a tour of the school led by familiar faces, Andrew Ottens and Mary Butler.

Our Old Scholars, along with past teachers were then invited back to Anakalypsi (Library) where they spent the rest of the evening reminiscing on fond school memories, rekindling old friendships, and sharing the achievements of the past decade. Daisy McDermottroe

It’s amazing how coming back to your old school can bring back so many memories you hadn’t thought about since stepping out of your uniform for the last time in Year 12. When I first made my time capsule back in 2009, I was convinced I would remember everything I put inside and would be underwhelmed when I re-opened it. I was wrong.

The content of my capsule included a heap of photos, an MSN conversation and a letter to myself among a few other bits and pieces. The letter to myself made me laugh out loud as it was hilariously blunt about what I may be up to and how my friends may have turned out.

It made me realise how lucky I am to still have the girls I hung out with in Year 12 in my life, with two of them bridesmaids in our wedding in October. I was so happy to have the opportunity to revisit my time at Cornerstone and it was exciting to open the time capsule from 17 year old me.

I can’t wait for the next reunion to see everyone again.April Hancock

It was surreal to walk up the Cornerstone College steps 10 years later and take a stroll down memory lane.

You could describe the evening as a show and tell for the previous decade and my favourite part was the moment we opened our time capsules.

My envelope included a letter from my 18 year old self and several photographs.

Cracking open the old yearbook towards the end of the night, I found my Year 12 profile. In 10 years time I had hoped to be working as a journalist. This made me smile.

It seems despite previous fears, I have in fact achieved the life my 18 year old self had hoped for. And with hard work and perseverance, it shows that dreams do come true. Sara Gilligan

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Class of 1999 – Twenty Year ReunionOn Saturday, 29 July, we welcomed approximately 50 guests from the Class of 1999 including Old Scholars and their partners as well as current and former staff for the 20 Year reunion.

It was a cold and wet evening, but that didn’t dampen spirits as guests commenced with a crisp glass of internationally awarded, locally crafted Prohibition Gin and tonic garnished with a slice of dehydrated blood orange, which was generously provided by Wes Heddles (Lacey), co-founder of Adelaide’s Prohibition Liquor Co.

Some guests settled in to the warmth of Anakalypsi (Library), catching up over local cheeses and more gin, beer and local wines while approximately 20 others joined Science teacher extraordinaire, Tony Egan, on a tour of the College,

marveling over new buildings, reminiscing about the school they remembered, and revisiting friendships.

On returning from the tour, the party kicked on with a sit down meal featuring delicious local produce prepared by by Adelaide Hills Catering. The room was alive with the chatter and laughter of old friends as festivities were briefly interrupted with an update on the College from Principal Craig Fielke, a letter read from an old friend, former Principal Mal Wegener, and random interviews of guests by Tony Egan.

Revelers enjoyed the opportunity to investigate archival imagery celebrating their time at the College and revisit friendships forged when at school.

Guests then continued on to the Barker, where laughter could be heard by the group until close!

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We were saddened to learn that Founding member of Cornerstone College, Pastor Gordon Wilfred Mibus passed into God’s hands on Friday, 10 May 2019.

In 1984 a group of dedicated Christians from various denominations, including Pastor Gordon, came together to share their vision for a Christian secondary school in the Adelaide Hills.

Pastor Gordon remained close to Cornerstone College and our community to his last days, from dedicating the land at the Ground Breaking Service as Chairman of the Cornerstone Association to serving as the longstanding Pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Hahndorf, and proudly celebrating as his grandchildren, Robin Borgas (2005), Kiri Borgas (2009), Joshua Hein (2007) and Kimberley Blesing (Hein 2009) were educated here, as was his dream.

Kimberley’s husband, Caleb Blesing currently teaches at the College.

When reflecting on the experience, Pastor Gordon later wrote, “I am convinced that God guided this venture and blessed it in quite a miraculous way. As we reflect on the development of Cornerstone we are reminded of the truths Jesus expressed in the Parable of the Mustard Seed; Matt 13:31-32”

Mal Wegener, Cornerstone’s first Principal, remembers Pastor Gordon hosting him on his first visit to the school site.

“He drove my wife Kathy and myself through the entrance off the road opposite the oval and caravan park but we couldn’t go across the creek as the bridge hadn’t been built yet, so we looked up the hill and there were a few cows grazing on the side of what was to become the road up the hill later,” explained Mal.

“He said, ‘That is where the temporary buildings will be placed later this year ready for the school to start in late January 1990.’ I immediately knew he was a man of great faith! And, true to his word, the buildings were in place.”

Cornerstone College thanks Pastor Gordon for his vision and service to the College and to the community. Our prayers remain with his wife, Ena, his daughters Ann and Bronwyn, his grandchildren Robin, Kiri, Joshua and Kimberley and their families.

WeddingsStephanie Smart (2013) married Kane Ramsay with close family and friends attending the wedding and reception at the Port Noarlunga Surf Club on Saturday, 5 January 2019.

The Maid of Honor was her sister, Nicole Smart (2017).

Montana White (Billing 2014) married Christopher White on 19 January 2019 at the Harbour Masters R Reserve in Port Elliot and held their Reception at the McCracken County Club.

Zoe Short (2014) was maid of honour and Old Scholars Phoebe Hunt (2014), Zoe Short (2014) and Zoe Kleinig (2014) attended the nuptials.

Valè Pastor Gordon Wilfred Mibus – 19 July 1929 - 10 May, 2019

First leaders of Cornerstone College, 1989

Back: Pastor Gordon W Mibus, first Assistant Chairman; Mr Mal Wegener, first Principal

Front: Mrs Jenni Bailey, Secretary, Mr Dennis Collins, Chairman

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DIARY DATESYear 12 Drama

Tuesday, 27 August – Friday, 30 August

Year 8 Heritage Day

Wednesday, 4 September

Lights, Camera, Cabaret

Friday, 13 September

Healthy Minds Community Evening – Tom Nehmy

Monday, 16 September

Thank You Function

Thursday, 26 September

Summit to School

Friday, 27 September

End of Term 3

Friday, 27 September

Cornerstone Classic Golf Day

Friday, 11 October

Food & Fun Fest Twilight Market

Friday, 1 November

Class of 2018 – One Year Reunion

Saturday, 8 November

Principal's Tours

Tuesday, 12 November

Closing Celebration (Year 11 & 12)

Thursday, 28 November

Closing Service (Year 7-10)

Thursday, 6 December

End of Term 4

Friday, 6 December

For more information on events please visit our website: cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Friday, 11 October 2019 Aston Hills Golf ClubRegistration at 11.00am

12 th Annual Cornerstone Golf Classic

Featuring guest speaker Chris Dittmar

Roo and Ditts for Breakfast

Prizes for best

golf attire

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Twilight Market

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Enrol now for Year 7 & 8 2020Year 7 2021

South Australian Education Department ChangesFrom January 1, 2022 all South Australian Year 7 students will be taught in high school. This means that primary schools will no longer be able to offer Year 7 unless they offer seamless education from Foundation - Year 12. This transition aligns all South Australian schools with the national curriculum taught in high schools.

Enrolment for Year 7, 2021 and 2022If you have son or daughter who is not yet enrolled at Cornerstone, please contact Rochelle Rogers, Principal’s Assistant/Registrar on 8398 6009 or email rrogers@cornerstone.sa.edu.au to ensure that your family is prioritised as primary schools prepare to phase out Year 7.

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