Back at the Massey Athletics track, this year’s Secondary Athletics saw the introduction of a lunchtime tribe Mascot-Race. Students competed in three throwing, three jumping and five running events. Several school records were broken, by the new wave of athletes, and there was very little sign of sunburn. Once again Mr McDonald had organised a […]
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Looking Back On 2022 In Photos
Look back on the best photos from 2022 at Cornerstone. Term 1 – Year 13 Camp, Tutu day, Pi day, New Turf Term 2 – Star Wars Day, Book Day, Sports Exchnge, Careers, Pink Shirt, Middle School Social, Year 10 Tradefair, Matariki Term 3 – Cross Country, Carnival Day, Mathex, Senior Ball, Tribe Football and […]
Senior Prize Giving in Four Videos
Who could forget this year’s staff farewell video to Year 13s. We also had a touching tribute video to a departing teacher, performances, heartfelt speeches, and some special moments. Prize Giving Highlights Video (2 min) Staff Boy Band – Farewell video to Year 13s (3 min) Tribute to the departing Mr Bell (5 min) […]
Senior Prize Giving
Prize Giving was a day of celebration, with students awarded prizes for their Christian character, academic excellence and individual growth. There were memorable performances by the staff boy-band, junior choir and senior Tongan group. There were also a few heart-felt farewells to leaving staff Mr Bell and Mrs Sheed. Head Boy for 2022 Joshua Ah-Chan […]
Top Tribe Competition
Tug of War over a paddling pool, student powered go-karts, and gumboot throwing all featured at this week’s Top-Tribe competition. Family tribe groups travelled around 16 activities in the fun, fast-paced festival of colour. Teams were a blend of Year 1 students right up to Year 13, keeping siblings together. Having seniors help and look […]
Road Patrollers Honoured Orange
Cornerstone volunteer Road Patrollers enjoyed the annual Orange Parade this week, marching through the centre of town. They were thanked for their service to road safety by Mayor Grant Smith. Constable Lewis Barkley also contributed his applause for the students, saying “we need good people who volunteer, especially when it comes to keeping people safe”. […]
Clouds Clear for Primary Athletics
Students ran, jumped, threw, and hopped all day today in their tribe colours at our annual Primary School Athletics. Final results have yet to come in, however early results place Naphtali Tribe slightly ahead of Asher and Issachar thanks to the relay races. Thanks to all the parents who came along to help and support. […]
Year 6 Camp at Rangi Woods
Bivouac and catapult building, river rafts and glow worm walks. These were some of the many highlights of Year 6 Camp. Our Year 6 students were joined ably by Year 10 volunteers to lead them for a week out bush craft, games, and unforgettable learning. Bush Chapel and special God-moments on the night walk were […]
NCEA Exams Begin This Week
Click to enlarge the Year 11-13 NCEA Exam Timetable for 2022.
Cultures Day – Wow
With 46 different ethnicities, Cornerstone’s annual Cultures Day was a diverse mosaic of colours, costumes, and cuisines. It was a big day for the student Cultures Committee, who organised and hosted the activities. The ‘each country at a time parade’ was a new feature this year, giving students a chance to look at traditional costumes […]