As the number of positive COVID-19 cases increases rapidly across the country, we are conscious that many of our school community may have questions about our response should a learner or staff member here at Cornerstone Christian School test positive for COVID-19. Below are some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 and the implications for our […]
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Year 13 Leadership Camp
With the weather clearing, covid red requirements carefully met, and parents patiently working with a late decision, the Year 13 group were ecstatic their camp went ahead. Leadership Camp was about challenging students physically, mentally and spiritually. Mi Camp Whakamaru put on spectacular views, and delicious food for the event. The Year 13 tribe competition […]
2021 – A Year in Photos
Term 1: Swimming Sports, Secondary Athletics, Careers Fair and Summer Games. Term 2: Cross Country, Junior Secondary Social, Pink Shirt day, Hastings & LAC Sports Exchange, CFG Quiz Night, Year 10 Trade Fair, Tribe Football, Esther Production. Term 3: Year 4-6 Disco, Lockdown Onesie day, PB4L Rewards Afternoon Term 4: Crossfit Games, YES Scheme Awards, Senior […]
Secondary Prize Giving 2021
Cornerstone Secondary prize giving, not only celebrated academic excellence, but also congratulated those students who showed great progress, diligence and Christian character. As Head Boy Conrad de Groot said in his speech, ‘there is much we can learn from our teachers. It is more than just the subjects they teach. We really are being equipped […]
Primary Prize Giving 2021
Cornerstone’s Primary Prize Giving focused on the school’s motto of “Learn, Serve and Grow”. Awards were given out in these three categories for each class. The presentation began with Deputy Principal Mr Rose calling on his Year 6 son Ashton, and another boy Ben to pray. Principal Mr Mitchell then talked about Howard Gardner’s multiple […]
Year 13s flamboyant, but staff still win end of school competition
In a fun tradition to finish Year 13, Student leaders chose to have dress up days in the theme of Beach, Movie Star and Future Career. Movie Star day probably had the most imaginative costumes, with Free Guy, Mean Girls, Woody and some toys from Toy Story, A Lord of the Rings Character, and a […]
Asher Pipped at the Post at Primary Athletics
As the clouds left the sky, discuss, shotput and high jumpers filled it at Primary Athletics day today. Run by Year 7 and 8 students, with plenty of cheering and support, primary classes rotated around all of the running, hurdling, jumping and throwing events. By morning tea, Asher Tribe had already shot out to a […]
Cultures Day
Cultures Day was a celebration of all the different cultures that make up our school. Students brought their own foods, costumes, and performances to represent their people. Costumes ranged from traditional Indian saris, and Tongan tupenu, to modern day Farmers, and Bunnings warehouse employees. Students shared their cultural lunch in their own classes with a […]
Once Upon a Time Senior Ball
Twice postponed, twice moved venue. Holding a Senior Ball in 2021 looked like a fairy-tale for a long time. However, the Social Committee persevered and managed to hold a Once Upon a Time Senior Ball this weekend. Students were greeted by Principals Mr Mitchell and Mr Rose at the door. Then handed a bubbles and […]
Cornerstone Students Win Big at Young Enterprise Scheme
As part of senior Business Studies class, a number of student groups chose to enter the local Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) competition. To qualify for regionals, secondary Business Studies students had to complete five challenges. These included developing, advertising, budgeting, and selling their own product. This competition work was on top of their NCEA assessments. […]