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 […]

Year 4-6 Disco for World Vision

Almost 70 Year 4-6 students danced, spun and jumped at our annual Junior Disco. A portion of each ticket going to the school’s World Vision  fund. Glow sticks, coloured lights and coloured drinks inspired the energetic dancing. Secondary Social Committee students ran the event, interspersing songs with games, and dance battles, to keep the children […]

Esther is Such a Time

Esther was the first secondary school production Cornerstone has ever put on. It is also the first production since 2016. Over 1,000 people made the trip to Wallace theatre on Centennial drive for the bible epic, which has the pivotal line “…for such a time as this”.   Head Girl, Mollie Auer played the title role, […]

More Than Simple Minds to Win Cornerstone Quiz

Around 200 parents, teachers, past and present students helped make Cornerstone’s Quiz Night was a smashing success! Teams of ten were quizzed on categories like NZ and Local History, Guess The Song, and everything in-between. There was a range of fancy team costumes, to go with the fancy treats and baking.  The event was run […]

90s Hair Brought Back for Junior Social

Denim, neon, Rubik’s Cubes, and big hair made a comeback for this year’s Junior Secondary Social Event. Retro 90s outfits were popular at the Year 9-11 event. Local DJ ‘CEIGE’ kept the turntables blasting and the whole crowd dancing. Around 100 people were in attendance at PNCC Youth Space for the evening of good clean […]