Teachers braved the brushes letting students paint their faces pink for charity at Pink Shirt Day 2021. The ‘pink mufti’ day invited pink tutus, pink hair dye, pink leg warmers and no shortage of pink glitter. The event was in honour of the “stand up, speak up, stop bullying’ message. Principal Chris Mitchell was one […]
Category Archives: Christian Character
2020 – The Year in Photos
It was a colourful year for Cornerstone. There were significant changes in school leadership, trips all around the country – one of which won the school’s first national sporting trophy. The school also ran its annual gala, book week, colour run, tribe competitions…
Primary and Secondary Prize Giving 2020
Prize Giving was a day of celebrating learning, service and Christian character . The Primary Prize Giving ceremony held in the afternoon, and featured regular class performances. Principal Mr Mitchell was quick to highlight the successes and triumphs in this year that will be remembered for the adversity. The Secondary Prize Giving evening started with […]
$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 […]
Welcome Back Song from Staff
Staff have recorded a special message to our community from lockdown. We look forward to seeing everyone again, and want to stand together in unity as a school community. However we’ll also keep a healthy distance. God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the […]
Lockdown Message from Staff
A short video from our staff to the Cornerstone community. We hope this brings a smile to your face, as it did ours making it.
Gala Brings Community Together
Thousands flocked to Cornerstone this week to enjoy the Annual School Gala. There were ponies and Harleys, golf swings and Thunder Runs, bouncy castles and sticky walls, and a whole lot of fun. For lunch, people enjoyed home baking from the cafe, as well as, Dutch, Chinese, Tongan, Indian Cuisine. Under the hot sun, the […]
Farewell to Dr Ferrar – Cornerstone’s Third Principal
Today we fare-welled Dr Peter Ferrar, who served as the school’s third Principal from 2013 to 2019. In his seven years at the helm of this school, he lead the successful application to expand into teaching secondary. He shepherded in an incredible growth phase, with student and staff numbers almost tripling, and a constant waiting […]
Character Celebrated at Secondary Prize Giving
Secondary Prize Giving was a chance to celebrate the learning, service and growth of our students. The event, held at a packed Crossroads church, opened with a lively performance from Zebrahdahs Rockquest band. For many the highlight of evening was Head Boy Paula Tuimana’s speech. His humble words honouring his dedicated mother and father looking […]
Year 10 Camp
With exuberant worship, excellent food, and enthusiastic competition, Year 10 camp was a week like no other. Students didn’t miss their cell-phones as they hiked, and rafted, built huts, and slid down banks, and as they grew spiritually and socially at Forest Lakes Camp. Many students would share their highlight of the week being times […]