The final Assembly of Term 3, will be remembered for the “Goodbye” to Head of Aroha team Katrina Bannister. The school song was sung in a sad farewell to Mrs Bannister who is returning to the Middle-east to teach. A “Hello” was said to Year 12 Conrad de Groot, who was voted as the student […]
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Colourful Cross-Country Clears Covid Closures
In a Cornerstone first, a 2.4km track was marked on our own property to run the school Cross Country this year. The move allowed plenty of social distancing from the public, as well as classes to cheer each other on. Issachar tribe got off to a strong lead after the senior races slightly ahead of […]
Zebulun’s Blessing win Tribe Singing
In a fun afternoon of Waiata and songs to God, Zebulun tribe emerged victorious in the annual tribe singing competition. As a finish to Maori language week, it was fitting that each tribe sang a song in Te Reo Maori. There were adorable juniors singing solos, dance groups, a brass section, and some amazing vocals. […]
Senior Ball a Good Clean Laugh
With CJ as the DJ blasting out the beats, some exuberant dancing, and a multitude of food it was a perfect night for ‘good clean fun’. The food was one of the highlights, provided by Prior Catering. A few teachers ventured onto the dance floor, although by 11pm, most had worn out their dancing feet. […]
Cornerstone Win Lower North Island Hockey Tournament
After medal placings in 2018 and 2019, the 2020 Cornerstone First Eleven hockey team won their regional tournament today in Napier. Day One – Tauhara College Cornerstone’s first game of the tournament was against Tauhara College, their toughest opponent of Pool D. Down 2-0 at half time, and then 3-0 shortly afterwards, the boys began […]
CCS under Alert Level 2
On Tuesday evening this week the Prime Minister advised that as of midday Wednesday August 12, the Auckland region (Auckland Council area) will move to Alert Level 3 for 3 days until midnight on Friday 14 August. The rest of New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2. Obviously, this decision was the last thing […]
News Term 3 Week 3
Upcoming School Photos (Thursday 13th), Teacher only Day (Friday 14th), Board of Trustees By-Election, Planning for 2021 Full School Teachers’ Only Day – Friday 14th August Parents are reminded that Friday 14 August is a Full-School Teachers’ Only Day. The school will be closed for instruction for all Year 1 to 13 students on this […]
2020 Junior Social a Blast
Over 100 people came to this year’s Junior Social. Held at Youth Space, it was a chance for Year 9-11 students to dress up and dance. The event was catered by Year 11 students, who made stunning mini cupcakes, multi layer platters, savouries and chicken nuggets thrown in for the boys. The dance floor received […]
Fun Carnival to Finish Term
From Human Battleships to bouncy castles to 1990s video games, Cornerstone finished Term 2 in style. After one of the longest, and for many, the most tiring terms in a long time, a carnival day was in order. In combined groups of Year 1 to 13s, students rotated around 24 stations, perhaps more akin to […]
$4270 Raised for World Vision
Cornerstone had it’s most successful 40 hour famine fundraiser this year. Despite the distance challenges of lockdown, the school still raised $4270 for the needy in Malawi. As Hayley (pictured right), our local World Vision Youth Ambassador said, this will make a world of difference for the people of Malawi. She talked about the difference […]