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CLIPPINGS Winter 2019 LIVE MUSIC: REUNION PERFORMANCE │ PAGE 22
FROM THE PRINCIPAL CONTENTS
Qualities
While I particularly enjoy watching elite sporting events, over time I have found it 2 From the Principal
increasingly difficult to engage with the sport of tennis.
4 Academic Results
The monotony of baseline rallies, the screeching and grunting of combatants
and the embarrassing antics of a growing number of players (unfortunately a
6 Swimming Carnival
significant quota of them Australian) has dulled my enthusiasm.
Against this trend, over recent months, I have been heartened to experience the 7 Athletics Day
incredible success of Ashleigh Barty.
Barty started playing tennis at the age of four. She had an impressive junior 8 Passion Meditation
career, winning the 2011 Wimbledon girls' singles title and reached Number 2 in
the junior world ranking. Grandparents &
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Specials Friends' Day
Upon entering the professional ranks, she had immediate success in doubles,
reaching multiple Grand Slam finals in 2013. However, she grew disillusioned 10 Music
with the rigours of the sport, and in 2014 announced that she would be take a
break from tennis. 11 Career Pathways
Barty then proceeded to play competitive cricket, representing Brisbane Heat in
12 LEAH Schools
the Women's Big Bash League. She returned to tennis in 2016, after realising
that she missed the sport too much.
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Beginning at a world ranking of 623 in 2016, Barty steadily climbed up the
ranking ladder in both singles and doubles on the WTA tour, and after the recent 15 Cornerstonians
successes of winning the French Open and Birmingham Classic, has become
the number one ranked female player in the world. 27 Diary Dates
Much has been written and said about Barty’s ups and downs, and the reasons
and motivations for her choices and ultimate return to tennis. Determined,
tenacious, honest, persistent and courageous are some of the words that have Winter 2019
been used to describe Barty.
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From my perspective, what has been equally highlighted,
and in many ways exceeds her sporting achievements, is the
manner in which she interacts with her world.
These are some words expressed by friends, peers,
coaches, sporting opponents and the wider public to
describe her, and which she displayed most recently in
France and Birmingham:
Humble, gracious, respectful, empathetic, thoughtful
and kind.
Barty has rekindled my interest in tennis and has provided
a timely and enduring reminder of the importance of having
healthy core personal values.
These are the sort of qualities that build, strengthen and
sustain relationships and the communities in which we live.
It is these sorts of qualities I wish for us all to continue to
recognise and endeavour to be a part of our interactions
regardless of our other abilities.
Craig Fielke
Principal
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2018 ACADEMIC RESULTS
Congratulations to all students in the Class of 2018 on their personal and
academic achievements.
At Cornerstone College, we recognise, understand and Merit Winners
strive to ensure that each individual student is given the Nine Merits were awarded to students across five subjects,
opportunity to develop a broad range of skills that allow including one Merit to Year 11 student Victoria Beare.
them to flourish in the world beyond school.
Merit winners were awarded their certificates at the
We believe our focus on quality, purpose, choice and SACE Merit Ceremony at Government House on Tuesday,
flexibility provides the greatest foundation for students to 5 February.
find their passion and strive for success in life.
We are delighted to share that many of the students in the Governor of SA Commendation Award
graduating Class of 2018 gained first preference offers for Particular congratulations to 2018 College Dux, Amy
university placements or completed vocational certificates. Hein who achieved an ATAR of 99.00, and was one of 25
A number of students were also successful in gaining students out of 14,824 in South Australia selected for the
apprenticeships on completing Year 12. Governor of South Australia Commendation Award.
Amy is the first Cornerstone College graduate to be
awarded the prestigious commendation.
The Governor of South Australia Commendation Award
Pictured above: Cornerstone SACE Merit Winners recognises excellent achievement in Year 12 subjects as
L to R: Victoria Beare, Jacqueline Smith, Adelia Stephenson, well as success in developing one or more of the SACE
Tulani White, Jenna Kilgallon, Amy Hein and Elisha Rayner capabilities of literacy, numeracy, ICT capability, creative and
(absent Geordie Wesley and Jemma Zastera).
critical thinking, personal and social capability, intercultural
and ethical understanding.
Julie Sampson
Learning Director
Craig Fielke, Amy Hein, 2018 College Dux, Merrilyn Hein and Julie
Sampson during the 2019 Opening Worship.
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Teaching Allied Health* APPRENTICESHIPS
Entered into by the Class of 2018
* Includes Psychology,
Sport and Health Science, • Aircraft Maintenance
Recreation Pharmacy,
Speech Pathology, • Diesel Mechanic
Physiotherapy &
Occupational • Electrical
Science Therapy
• Game Programming
TERTIARY COURSES • Linesman (SA Power)
Nursing
OFFERED 2018 • Plumbing
PR/Marketing/
Journalism
Architect/
Urban Planning 9 Merits achieved across
Art/ five subjects
Medicine Law/Justice Design/
Studies Visual 17 A+ grades were achieved
Communications
Arts
22 Completed Certificate III/IV
IT/Maths & Engineering
Computer VET Course
Science Business
Commerce 25 Year 11s completed at
least one Year 12 subject
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20% of Year 12 students SACE completion for 85% of students gained 1st or 99.5% of subjects grades
achieved an ATAR of 90 or above eligible students 2nd tertiary course preference were an A, B, or C
10 Top ATAR Results
Amy Hein 99.00 (3 A+, Merit in General Mathematics, Governor of SA Commendation)
(College Dux)
Tulani White 98.95 (3 A+, Merit in Nutrition)
(Proxime Accessit)
Adelia Stephenson 96.75 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)
Jemma Zastera 96.55 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)
Geordie Wesley 96.35 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)
Jacqueline Smith 96.25 (2 A+, Merit in General Mathematics)
Jenna Kilgallon 96.15 (1 A+, Merit in Research Project)
Ruby Allen 95.35
Paige Kleinig 95.00
Emma Hodgson 94.75
Additional Merit Winners
Victoria Beare Material Products (Textiles)
(Year 11, 2018)
Elisha Rayner Child Studies
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The annual Middle School Swimming Carnival
was held at the Mount Barker Mountain Pool on
Friday, 8 February.
FINAL SCORES
1ST BATTUNGA 594
2ND NATURI 553
3RD AROONA 542
3RD MOORAK 542
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ATHLETICS DAY
The annual Inter-House Athletics Carnival
was held Friday, 8 March on Morella Oval.
Battunga boasted the ‘Best Decorated House’ on the hill
which certainly stood out in the crowd with their wacky, green
inflatable man.
Alysha Green inspired Aroona with her rendition of a Smurf and
won the ‘Best Dressed Teacher’.
We were lucky to have some celebrities participate throughout
the day with two of the Ninja Turtles present, but it was Ophelia
Neumann’s ‘Mr Incredible’ that took out the ‘Best
Dressed Student’.
Naturi once again fielded competitors in almost every event; their
participation enabled them to add another Athletics Shield to 1ST NATURI 2793
their ranks – winning for the fifth consecutive year!
2ND AROONA 2584
Dan Anderson
Health & PE Support Officer 3RD MOORAK 2515
4TH BATTUNGA 2491
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PASSION MEDITATION
At the end of Term 1 we
saw another successful
Passion Meditation
produced by our talented
and dedicated team of
students and teachers.
Each year a group of the Year 12
Legacy students write, produce and
direct a thought provoking stylised
and contemporary interpretation of the
Easter message.
Simona McMaster
Christian Living Learning Area Leader
Cast Reflections on the
Passion Meditation
The fact that the events of the
Passion Meditation could be a
reality for someone today helps to
make the story more relatable for
me. For example, seeing a husband
in a hospital room, wrestling with
the thought of his wife risking
everything to save someone, helps
me appreciate Jesus talking to
God in the garden the night before
his sacrifice.
I see Sue’s sacrifice as a Year 12 students:
representation of Christ’s own Reuben Beck, Ebony Bedford,
sacrifice. In a similar way that she Ella Callaghan, James Goslett,
Dominic Hampel, Annika
loves her daughter despite all the Hassold, Mitchell Hawke, Tully
pain she has caused, Christ Heinrich, Holly Jenkin, Henry
died for all people despite our Kidman, Charlotte May, Shana
McCleary, Holly Miller, Lara
sinful nature. Mullins, Maddison Munn, Lea P
and Zachary Sauerwald.
For me, Grant trying to change With thanks to:
Celeste Charlesworth, Matthew
Sue’s mind is like the disciples, and Cooper, Emma Crowe, Zoe
how they just didn’t get what Jesus Ferguson, Pastor Albert
was doing. They tried talking him Gast, Helen Gonsior, Meg
Hansen Photography, Simona
out of it and even denied knowing McMaster, Claire Sparrow
him when he was taken. I wonder (2015), Mike Stanbury, Andrew
how I would have reacted. Traeger and Sophie Zerner.
The most meaningful scene for me
is the last scene of the production
as it is a reminder that we can all
kneel before the cross regardless of
our sin – God will always accept us
into His loving arms.
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GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS’ DAY
LEGACY PROJECT REFLECTIONS
Assisting in the organisation of Grandparents & Special It was my pleasure to formally open the event and in spite
Friends’ Day for the Year 7s on behalf of the College was an of including a joke about breaking hips, the day itself was
amazing privilege. a roaring success, attracting positive feedback from both
This is the first time the event has been offered as a Year 12 students and their guests.
Christian Living Legacy project. Our team of five dedicated The overflowing tiered cake stands, colourful Year 7 artwork
and passionate students were faced with a number of and bright photo booths provided the perfect backdrop
challenges that were overcome with incredible teamwork to the morning's presentations which concluded with the
and organisation. Year 7s taking their grandparents and special friends on a
As a group, we worked closely with the Communications personal tour of the College.
& Engagement Department, Year 7 staff and students and I was incredibly honoured to be involved with the event and
the Middle School Wellbeing Leader, Mrs Filmer. Regular it was brilliant to see it transform from a simple graphic to
updates and meetings ensured everyone remained on the the vibrant and excited atmosphere inside inbarendi.
same page as well as proved an effective way to quench our Thank you to everyone who participated in making this
thirst for hot beverages. event so memorable for all families.
James Heinrich
Year 12
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GENERATIONS IN JAZZ
From Friday 3 – Sunday 5 of May, the Somethin’ Else jazz in various jazz bands and choirs.
vocal ensemble, consisting of nine very excited students,
Somethin’ Else competed in Vocal Division 3, performing
travelled to Mount Gambier for the annual Generations in
a free choice piece titled Triste and the set piece called
Jazz festival.
Beyond the City and outstandingly achieved sixth place.
The incredible weekend showcased outstanding talent
The final day was an opportunity to attend a vocal workshop
and love for music from more than 150 schools and 5,000
with Kurt Elling and Lizz Wright, as well as visiting the
students together with international jazz artists including Kurt
Blue Lake and Mount Gambier Sinkhole. The inspirational
Elling, Lizz Wright, Joey DeFrancesco, Rickey Woodard and
weekend concluded with a bonding bus ride while sharing
Julius Rodriguez.
favourite experiences and music-filled memories.
The supportive, energetic and competitive atmosphere was
Ella McClean (Year 11)
evident on Saturday while watching many students compete
Music Council
Our Music Program is proudly sponsored by
Live at The Olive Branch Cafe
We love providing students with live gig opportunities each year, as
guests at The Olive Branch, Balhannah, learnt during Term 2.
The Adelaide Hills is a destination of choice for live music
performances, and students relished the opportunity to perform to a
delighted audience.
A big thank you to Year 11 parents, Nicole and Brent McIntosh from
The Olive Branch for their support of the evening.
Although this was an assessment evening for Year 10 students, the
atmosphere was relaxed, and the students flourished in the authentic live
gig environment, especially when performing their original compositions.
To top off the evening, special guest Kathie Renner charmed the
audience with her heart-warming lyrics and melodies.
Our musicians are more than capable of creating a 'wow' factor at your
next event, for more details, please contact Anthony Janus at
ajanus@cornerstone.sa.edu.au
Anthony Janus and Sophie Zerner
Music Teachers
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SCHOOL AUCTION
Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day
CHAMPIONSHIP The Year 11 Career & Curriculum Focus Day
on Friday, 31 May provided students with an
opportunity to interact and engage with local
employers, universities, training providers and
industry leaders.
The focus of the day was to learn about
different career journeys, what employers are
looking for, and the connections between
industry demands and the curriculum content
students are currently studying.
One consistent message that came through Career Pathways are proudly
from every presenter was that students do not supported by
need to have their career path all figured out
now – jobs are forever changing and evolving
and students will need time to experience,
refine and adapt their pathways constantly.
We thank our presenters for a very informative
2019 Schools Auction and successful day.
Championships
For the third consecutive year, the South
Australian Schools Auction Championship
has been won by Cornerstone College.
Well done to Mitchell Hawke (Year 12),
who out-auctioned six of the best Senior
School auctioneers in the state.
A huge thank you to Sandra Berry, from
Sandra Berry Real Estate, who has
mentored Mitchell over the last three
years. Year 11 Career Awareness Trips
Mitchell has been awarded a scholarship At the end of the Semester 1, our Year 11s visited a range of tertiary providers
to complete his Certificate IV in Real and employers of interest to continue their exploration of potential career paths.
Estate Sales through the Real Estate This was a great opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the
Training Academy. various campuses/companies and hear from a range of organisations specific
to their areas of interest. Students split into seven different groups, with each
Mitchell will also travel to Melbourne later
group visiting three specific organisations.
this year to compete for the National
and International Schools Auction We would like to thank the following organisations for accommodating us on
Championship title. this valuable day:
An amazing achievement. Academy of Interactive Meinhardt Engineering
Entertainment
Anthony Doyle Metro Fire Service
Pathways Coordinator Adelaide Zoo
Rising Sun Pictures
Australian College of Applied
Psychology SAPOL
Australian Defence Force University of Adelaide
Australian Institute of Fitness University of South Australia
Master Builders
This day was followed up in late June, with our students visiting either Flinders
University or participating in a Vocational Trades based tour.
Students attending Flinders University were able to hear from current students,
experience a campus tour, as well as participate in a number of presentations
and interactive sessions to gain a better understanding of what it is like to study
at Flinders University.
The Vocational Trades group had the pleasure of visiting Pulse Aero, PEER
Proudly supported by and the Motor Traders Association (MTA), for a series of tours and hands-on
activities to spark their interests in different career opportunities.
As a result of these events, a number of students have reported a new-found
clarity in potential career paths, excited about the possibilities available to them.
Many of these students have now gone ahead and organised Work Experience
in these industries, in attempt to explore them further.
Anthony Doyle
Pathways Coordinator
Winter 2019 11LEAH SCHOOLS
St Mark’s, Mount Barker Our Year 6 students braved the cold, a few bumps and a
couple of rollovers on Sunday, 16 June at their first HPV
During the first Semester, Year 3 students travelled to
Pedal Prix race at Victoria Park, Adelaide. We congratulate
Aldinga Holiday Park where Active Education provided a
our students for placing within the top 40 vehicles. This is a
focus on Indigenous art and culture as part of our Outdoor
wonderful achievement for both students and their families
Education Program.
who support this sport.
Students baked fish in clay pots, dot painted boomerangs,
The Student Representative Council (SRC) has been hard at
built wiltjas, discovered the secrets of the Australian bush
work this semester introducing new play options.
supermarket and listened to Aboriginal Dreamings.
Students now enjoy dress ups, cooking with pots and pans
Year 5 classes travelled to Ankara Campsite at Walker Flat,
in the nature play space, different games at different times as
where students focused on the history of the Murray River,
well as Art Club and Lego Club.
water studies, water safety, team building and problem solving.
The SRC have also been profiling the school’s values. This
Foundation students enjoyed their visit to the Adelaide Zoo
term we celebrated the value of kindness with all students
where they learnt about the importance of conserving the
contributing to a very special canvas of kindness.
world's wildlife.
Worship is very much at the heart of our school and this is
Our twilight Sports Day was certainly a cause for colourful
witnessed through whole school Chapel each Friday and
celebration with students participating in a variety of sporting
through the fortnightly Junior and Senior Primary Chapel.
events. Our winning team was Dunn!
Our students are privileged to be taught by individuals who
The recent Sounds on Sunday musical experience provided
demonstrate Christ’s love as they carry out their vocation
a perfect format for students to share their musical talent.
as teachers.
The community enjoyed performances from our Year 3
recorder and Year 4 ukulele classes, the St Mark's school Loredana Saracini
band and choir as well as many solo performances. Deputy Principal
It is always a delight to open our doors to others beyond our
immediate community.
Special Friends' Day was another memorable event. Our
classrooms were filled to the brim with visitors. A morning tea
hosted by our very active Parents and Friends' Association
followed the occasion. All proceeds from the morning tea
have been donated to the Cancer Council.
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On Friday, 17 May Lobethal Lutheran School participated
in the First Aid in Schools program, a community initiative
delivered by St John Ambulance SA.
The aim of the program is to equip children from 5 to 13
years of age with the first aid skills they would need if faced
with a medical emergency.
Some of the topics they covered included:
• Introduction and principles of first aid
• How to call for an ambulance
• Danger assessments and personal safety – what to look
for and what to do
The First Aid in Schools Program is age-appropriate and
• Dealing with an unconscious person
integrates with the National Curriculum.
• Recovery position demonstration and practice
Each student received a first aid show bag, a certificate of
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (from Year 5/6+) achievement and educational resources that could be used
• Managing injuries, bleeding and possible fractures at home or in the classroom.
• How to treat bites and stings Cassie Kopias
Principal
• What to do when someone is choking
St Michael's, Hahndorf
St Michael’s students have been busy with many
endeavours this term.
Students participated in ‘fly your team colours day', wearing
their team colours to school to raise money for the work of
the Royal Flying Doctors.
The school received a grant from Woolworths to create a
wellbeing garden in the Wellbeing Centre. Students have
been busy digging and planting to create a beautiful calm
play space.
Planting trees has been a feature of this term as we have
continued to build on our ‘scrub’ area, planting many more
natives which we hope will attract birds and butterflies to our
school grounds.
Our school’s lunchtime clubs are all well underway for the
year. Clubs include Lego Club, Gardening Club, Technology
Club, ‘Dude Perfect’ Club and Trading Card Club.
The various clubs offered change each term but they are
always well attended by students whose interests are
extended during creative time.
Terri Taylor
Principal
Lutheran Education in the Adelaide Hills (LEAH) Rebate
Did you know that Cornerstone offers a rebate to parents who have
students enrolled at Cornerstone College and one of our partner
LEAH schools at the same time?
The Cornerstone College rebate is offered to parents with students
at either St Mark's - Mt Barker, St Michael's - Hahndorf or Lobethal
Lutheran at the same time as they have students at Cornerstone.
LEAH primary schools offer a $100 per child rebate for students
currently at the school, whilst Cornerstone provides a $250
rebate for siblings of these students enrolled and in attendance at
Cornerstone in the same year.
To apply for the rebate, please obtain an application form from your
respective LEAH Primary School.
Rebates are applied after the completion of Term 1 at Cornerstone.
Winter 2019 13PT&F REPORT
Climbing to Great Heights Activities and Friendraising
The PT&F committee have spent the first Semester working The PT&F supports a variety of events and activities at the
through strategy to assist us to define our direction over the College, such as the Athletics Carnival and Grandparents &
next couple of years. Special Friends’ Day in Semester 1.
Thank you to the many parents who contributed to the We will soon commence planning for the Food & Fun Fest
survey at the beginning of the year. As a result of your & Twilight Market on Friday, 1 November. Please save the
feedback, there are a number of new initiatives the PT&F has date, and look out for some important announcements and
undertaken to build community and increase opportunities changes to the program!
for students at Cornerstone. We continue to offer parents a genuine saving on school
uniforms through the provision of second hand uniform sales
Fundraising in the shop located on inbarendi lower. Thank you to the
many volunteers who assist in staffing the shop during each
Our fundraising this year will be directed to a permanent
term. Your generosity of time makes a significant difference
fixed outdoor climbing wall attached to Paideia and located
to both students and families alike.
in the Middle School precinct.
Families and Old Scholars wishing to learn more about the
We believe that the climbing wall will be enjoyed by
PT&F and our future programs, and wishing to volunteer at
all students of the College during their education at
our events are invited to contact:
Cornerstone and is likely to become a regular facility used by
local sporting and scout groups. It will be another wonderful Greg Hall, President – 0417 809 918
addition to the Paideia precinct and a unique offering among
Colleen Bradfield, Vice President – 0401 576 550
schools in South Australia.
Celia Fielke, Secretary – 0408 677 998
To assist us to reach some of our fundraising goals, the
PT&F have recently purchased a donut machine which we Email: ptf@cornerstone.sa.edu.au
hope will be a regular fixture at hills events.
Whether you’d like to join the committee or generously give
a few hours of your time volunteering, we would love to hear
from you.
Greg Hall
PT&F President
14 ClippingsCORNERSTONIANS
Ellycia Kruger (2009) What are you doing now?
To be honest… I am currently
packing my bags for a flight to
I am currently living in Melbourne Bangkok, Thailand for work.
and working as a Product Specialist I have to fit and cost our Fall/
Winter 2020 range at one of
at adidas. the factories.
After completing a Bachelor in Management (Marketing) at Where do you see yourself in
the University of South Australia, I decided I needed to marry five years’ time?
my skillset in business with my creative passion for the
rag-trade. Either at the adidas
Development Head Office
I moved to Melbourne where I completed an Associate in Portland, USA working
Degree in Fashion Textiles and Merchandising at the on products that will make huge ripples in the industry in
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) while also terms of sustainability, or taking a gap year through Central
undertaking a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Electronic America where you’ll find me scuba diving off of Belize.
Commerce at LIM University, New York City.
What is your greatest strength?
During my studies, I completed a development internship at Being driven and my family’s unconditional love and support
the Country Road Head Office. This is where I first gained from afar.
experience in product development.
What is your greatest weakness?
I graduated from RMIT within the top 2% of my class and
received a Vice Chancellor’s Award for academic excellence. Being too hard on myself.
This accomplishment assisted me in gaining a Fashion What is your greatest accomplishment?
Sourcing internship based in Shanghai, China for Kmart Fitting the Hawks football players.
Australia.
If you can invite 5 people for dinner, who would they be?
A week after graduating, I secured a full-time role as a
Product Developer at Cotton On Kids in Boyswear, and have My close friends (most of them are from Cornerstone), as I
since worked at Just Jeans and currently at the global leader miss them dearly and can’t fly back to Adelaide or across
in sportswear – adidas. Australia enough to see them.
Describe a typical week in your life? What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?
My work days involve managing the product development When Andrew Simpson recorded a song on his guitar for our
process of a product range – my main product is a Year 8E class – I still have it on my iTunes!
commercial on field A-League soccer product.
Who was your most inspirational teacher?
I collaborate with the designers, supply chain and an Kristen Doherty – her creativity, her endless love and talent
international supplier base to provide an effective transition for theatre, her infectious humour… she is the ultimate goal!
from brief through to the development of a range which is
purchased by sporting clubs and global markets.
All-in-all, I ensure the target price, quality and design of the
product are aligned with the adidas brand. I also assist my
development team with Hawthorn Football Club and Super
Rugby product.
As work is very fast paced, I like to slow it down on the
weekends − you’d find me at a Reformer Pilates class,
having a turmeric latte with the girls at a hole-in-the-wall
café, adding or tending to my apartment plant jungle and op
shopping.
Winter 2019 15ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS
Christopher Raymond (1998) Between 2009 and 2011, I completed a PhD in Human
Geography at the University of South Australia while also
running my own consultancy and building a home in
During my time at Cornerstone, I Bridgewater. During my PhD studies, I was fortunate to
work with some of the world leaders on Public Participation
was most inspired by the Geography Geographic Information Systems (PPGIS).
lessons taught by Mary Butler. In 2012 I was awarded the Life and Environmental Sciences
Mary’s passion for geography and South Australian PhD Research Excellence Award.
the environmental sciences certainly The PhD then led to me conducting post-doctoral research
as part of the National Environmental Program Landscape
shined on me. and Policy Hub, University of Tasmania (2012-2014).
After leaving Cornerstone I spent 18 months following Here I examined how community values collated using
a career in Chemistry at Jurlique International in Mount PPGIS could inform the conservation of matters of national
Barker, but quickly decided this was not a path for me. environmental significance, such as rare plants and animals,
After returning from an overseas backpacking adventure, under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
I decided to pursue my passion for geography and the Conservation Act (1999) in the Lower Hunter region of New
environmental social sciences. South Wales and the Tasmanian Midlands.
I helped establish Laratinga Wetlands for the Mount Barker In 2014 I accepted the position of Assistant Professor
District Council between 2000 and 2005, and simultaneously in Natural Resource Management at the Department of
completed a degree with Honours in Applied Science Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the
(Biodiversity, Environmental and Park Management) at the University of Copenhagen. This opportunity then led to the
University of South Australia. position of Associate Professor in Landscape Planning at the
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, located across
In my Honours year, I was invited by Professor Greg Brown the Öresund Bridge in the south of Sweden.
to conduct research on public participation geographic
information systems in the Otways region of Victoria, In these roles I was involved in establishing a framework
involving the mapping of community values for conservation for assessing the co-benefits and costs of nature-based
and development in the region. solutions (for example, green walls, green roofs, stormwater
retention areas) in urban areas, which has since been
Between 2006 and 2008, I continued in this research area in endorsed by the European Commission.
my role as a Project Officer in the Department of Water, Land
and Biodiversity Conservation. In October 2018, I moved to the position of full Professor
in Sustainability Science at the Helsinki Institute of
In 2009, I established an environmental consultancy Sustainability Science (HELSUS), University of Helsinki,
company that enabled me to continue to work with policy which involves over 200 academic members from the
makers that I had built networks and relationships with University of Helsinki.
during my three years in the South Australian Government.
Shortly after commencing my business, I won a prestigious
scholarship provided by the late Jean Pearce to study
Environmental Science as a PhD student at the University of
South Australia.
16 ClippingsI am now responsible for leading the urban research theme
of HELSUS, in addition to leading my own research group
on Social Values for Sustainability (www.socialvaluesrg.com).
I also coordinate two European projects:
1) ENVISION an inclusive approach to assessing integrative
scenarios and visions for protected area management.
2) VIVA-PLAN a sustainable spatial planning framework
for engaging diverse actors and citizens in revitalising in-
between spaces for social inclusion, biodiversity and
wellbeing.
What is your greatest strength?
My friends and family would call me quite determined and
willing to push myself in most areas of life.
If you could invite 5 people to dinner, who would they be?
What is your greatest weakness? Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Carly Raworth (author of
Learning to say ‘no’ to new opportunities. So many the book titled Doughnut Economics which everyone should
interesting things slide across my desk, and learning to say read), and my mother and father to thank them for their
‘no’ is challenging but incredibly necessary at times. support and inspiration over the years.
What is your most rewarding service work? Who is your greatest mentor, and why?
Supervising PhD and Masters students is highly rewarding. Professor Greg Brown – he introduced me to PPGIS and
Indeed, the most rewarding days of the academic year are has been so supportive across my career. I should also
witnessing your own PhD students graduate. recognise my parents – both have taught me so much about
I also devote much of my spare time to leading a Chapter being resilient.
of the Inter-governmental Science Policy Platform on
What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (United Nations)
Values Assessment – a 3 year initiative to explore ways of Year 12 Graduation Day – I vividly recall all Year 12s singing
conceptualising, assessing and integrating the multiple values Time of your life by Green Day.
of nature into environmental planning and decision making.
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
Here we endeavour to obtain global scientific and political Continuing to work in the field of sustainability science.
agreement on how we can integrate local, indigenous and
scientific values into the conservation and restoration of Who was your most inspirational teacher?
biodiversity and ecosystems, and in ways that improve Mary Butler inspired me with her enthusiasm for the
environmental justice and human wellbeing. environment, commitment to best practice and tolerance of
We have much work to do given the rapid decline of mischievous students!
biodiversity worldwide, resulting from human’s over-
consumption and continued pursuit of economic growth
over environmental sustainability.
Winter 2019 17James Buttfield (2015) What is your greatest strength?
I believe my greatest strength to be my management and
task delegation skills. I fit into the role of Project Manager
After graduating, I enrolled in a and Client Liaison quite well. Organisation, forward-thinking
two year Advanced Diploma of and planning are important in any industry, but especially so
in Game Development.
Professional Game Development
What is your greatest accomplishment?
(Design) at the Academy of
I honestly am still trying to wrap my head around the fact
Interactive Entertainment (AIE). that I’ve graduated from AIE and started up an Indie Studio.
On top of that, our greatest accomplishment has been
Upon completing the course in 2017, I was accepted into releasing a finished, polished game to a place purchasable
the third-year extension course, a Graduate Diploma of by real consumers. That’s incredible to think about.
Management (Learning).
If you could invite anyone for dinner, who would it be?
Since completing the course, my graduate peers and I Grant Kirkhope, no question. He’s been my idol for many
have co-founded Last Minute Entertainment Pty Ltd, an years. Music has always been my passion. While I enjoy
independent game development company. We have already game development, it would be a dream to compose and
released our first product to the PC market, Tiki Trials. arrange soundtracks and scores for video games. Kirkhope
lives this dream of mine every day.
What are you doing now?
Through the AIE Incubator Program, my team and I What is your favourite Cornerstone College moment?
are producing a number of games for the PC and
I recall being given the shared honour of acting as the
mobile marketplaces.
MC alongside Bradley Irvine-Thomas for the 2015 Music
Cabaret. I’d say that was my fondest memory.
Describe a typical day/week in your life?
Monday through to Thursday I'm at my studio with my team Who was your most inspirational teacher?
in GamePlus, located on Pirie Street in Adelaide. We’re there A very difficult question to answer. If I had to choose (and it’s
9am-5pm working on various game development projects. quite a close call), Anthony Janus was an exceptional Music
I act as a Technical Designer and Project Manager for the Teacher. You could tell how passionate he was about his
team, so as you can imagine I’m often left with a pretty job in the way he spoke. His enthusiasm was contagious.
hefty workload. He truly lived and breathed his craft. No matter which
instrument the band was missing, he could pick it up and
What are your goals for the future? play it. It was inspiring to be around him.
The ultimate goal – of course – is to grow Last Minute
Entertainment to the point of sustainability (and preferably Who is your greatest mentor, and why?
beyond that). I personally would like to get to the point Currently, my greatest mentor(s) are my AIE teachers from
where we can put our Company Logo at the start of a previous years. My business management lecturer – Richard
trailer, and immediately hype up our audience because Taylor – taught me everything I know about the business
they know and respect our name. Much like you see skills I use daily. Despite graduating, he still offers help and
big time companies do at functions like E3 (Electronic thought-provoking advice, and always seems to have the
Entertainment Expo). solution – or at least a better perspective – to a problem we
might be facing, either technical or business oriented.
18 ClippingsAlfie Wenk (2017)
Competed for Australia at the World Junior Ski Cross
Championships held in Reiteralm, Austria on 27 March.
Although narrowly missing the final rounds, Alfie was
really excited to have competed really well with the best
up and coming Ski Cross racers in the world.
Having only just switched his training focus to Ski Cross Congratulations to Joyce Ceravolo (2007) from Ashton Valley
one month earlier, he is looking forward to what a full Fresh, on being awarded the Rural and Regional Award for
year of Ski Cross might bring in the 2019/20 season. InDaily’s 40 Under 40 for 2019.
Joyce runs the business with her brother Joseph (2010). They
are 4th generation apple growers and Joyce has also been a
mover and a shaker in the development of destination venue,
Lot 100.
40 Under 40 is an annual award recognising the dedication and
professional achievements of the state’s best business leaders
under the age of 40.
Joyce, who has both Law and Chemical Engineering degrees
– was elected Vice Chair of the Board of Apple and Pear
Growers South Australia and was also the winner of the 2018
South Australian Food Industry Next Generation Award.
Amy Hein (2018)
Amy completed her first semester of university studying
a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at UniSA.
To supplement her studies, Amy keeps busy as an
employee at Dreamland in Mount Barker, teaches
singing at St. Michael's Primary School, and Dance
Fusion in Hahndorf.
Amy continues her involvement at St. Michael's Church
in Hahndorf, leading bands and the Young Adults
Ministry program and is currently preparing for the
Adelaide Hills Christian Life Week as a camp leader.
Earlier this year Amy was featured in the Pelican
Production's Music Theatre Camp. She joined the Jones
Commentary (an educational program offered through
Gospo Enterprises) and has just finished performing Co-founder of locally based and internationally recognised
Superstar - The Carpenter's Story with Charmaine Prohibition Liquor Co, Wes Heddles (1999), also made the
Jones and Chong Lim AM. prestigious InDaily’s 2019 40 Under 40 this year.
Amy regularly performs at community events with fellow The Prohibition Gin Co was founded in 2015, and in a
2018 graduates Sebastian Brook and Michael Cooper. short period of time has taken the world by storm, with the
handmade, small batch craft gin winning a swag of awards at
They can be contacted via trionbandmusic@gmail.com the New York, Hong Kong and Melbourne International Spirit
or found on facebook @trionbandmusic. Competitions, just to name a few.
For those looking for a unique gin experience, pop in to
Prohibition Liquor Co, Adelaide’s first gin distillery ‘door’
complete with a 900L copper still and tasting room in Gilbert
Street, Adelaide.
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Where are they now? Rachael Matthews (1994) completed a Masters in
Comparative Law and moved to Brussels in 2001. She now
Holly Bettcher (Byers 1999) studied a Bachelor of Junior lives in Germany with her husband and their three year-old
Primary/Primary Education and a Masters in Early Childhood daughter, Matilda. Rachael is enjoying raising her to be
Education and is currently teaching at the Early Learning bilingual, saying "Who knew that German lessons with Rae
Centre at Tyndale Christian School, Murray Bridge. Kempe and Ursula Bulman would lead to this. I believe Rae
Kempe only taught German for one year, before focussing
Holly is married to Mark Bettcher (1994) and they have two on art. Only others in the Foundation year at Cornerstone will
children Zoe and Drew. remember those lessons."
Holly and her family are very involved in ministry at Life
Andrew Pfeiffer (2007) is a Data Scientist with the Australian
House church.
Federal Government and is also completing a two year
Alice Marsh (2010) graduated with a Bachelor of Creative ministry apprenticeship with the Australian Fellowship of
Arts Drama with Honours from Flinders University in 2017 Evangelical Students (AFES) at the University of Adelaide.
and has developed an interest in devising new theatre where
Pictured
the physical body is at the centre of story-telling.
1 Holly & Mark Bettcher with their children, Zoe and Drew
Alice was recently selected by internationally renowned 2 Alice Marsh
theatre company, Frantic Assembly, to participate in their 3 Rachael Matthews
exclusive International Summer School residency program in 4 Andrew Pfeiffer
London during August.
You can follow and contribute to Alice’s journey at
www.pozible.com/profile/alice-marsh
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Pietsch (1997).
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Leah Pippos (2005) is the Visitor Experience Manager for Justin Tarlier-Doecke (2009) completed a degree of
the NSW National Park Wildlife Service1(NPWS). Nutrition and Food Science in 2016. Justin lives in the south 2
of France with his wife Juliette.
Leah oversees 150 parks within the Northern Inland Branch
of NPWS, assisting to enhance the visitor experience by He owns an organic microbrewery, L’eau à la bouche, which
working with park staff and looking for opportunities to grow produces and distributes Kombucha in the Occitanie region.
visitation whilst ensuring the environment is protected.
In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the region, experiencing
Damian Stokes (2009) commenced as a member of Cabin the local markets, fixing up the house recently purchased,
Crew with Emirates in 2013. hanging out with the animals and working in the garden.
He operates long haul flights mainly to Australia, Brazil, Laura Upton (Mahlburg 2009) graduated with a degree
Canada and USA but has been to every continent and over in Human Movement in 2012 and has been working as
100 countries. an outdoor instructor with various schools, including
Cornerstone College and is currently employed with Baptist
Care Adventure.
3 Laura has spent much of her time interstate and overseas
doing mission work. Laura married Jordan on March 17, 2018.
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6 Damian Stokes
7 Justin Tarlier-Doecke
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Winter 2019 215, 15, 25 REUNION The 5, 15 & 25 Year Reunion was held at the Prancing Pony Brewery and was a sold out affair with approximately 120 former students gathering with current and past staff. It was great to see everyone catching up on who had travelled where, who was studying what, and what people had achieved since leaving school. The night’s entertainment was provided by current Cornerstone students singing and playing their instruments as they enjoyed the opportunity to gain live music experience. The music added to the vibe in the room and was truly appreciated. Thank you Cornerstone College for organising such a great event and allowing Old Scholars to be brought together again. Zoe Kleinig (2014) 2 22 Clippings
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Class of 2009 – Ten Year Reunion
On Saturday, 15 June we welcomed back our class of 2009 for
their 10 year reunion.
The night commenced with a tour of the school led by familiar
faces, Andrew Ottens and Mary Butler.
Our Old Scholars, along with past teachers were then invited back
to Anakalypsi (Library) where they spent the rest of the evening
reminiscing on fond school memories, rekindling old friendships,
and sharing the achievements of the past decade.
Daisy McDermottroe
It’s amazing how coming back to your old school can bring back
so many memories you hadn’t thought about since stepping out
of your uniform for the last time in Year 12. When I first made my
time capsule back in 2009, I was convinced I would remember
everything I put inside and would be underwhelmed when I
re-opened it. I was wrong.
The content of my capsule included a heap of photos, an MSN
conversation and a letter to myself among a few other bits and
pieces. The letter to myself made me laugh out loud as it was
hilariously blunt about what I may be up to and how my friends
may have turned out.
It made me realise how lucky I am to still have the girls I hung
out with in Year 12 in my life, with two of them bridesmaids in
our wedding in October. I was so happy to have the opportunity
to revisit my time at Cornerstone and it was exciting to open the
time capsule from 17 year old me.
I can’t wait for the next reunion to see everyone again.
April Hancock
It was surreal to walk up the Cornerstone College steps 10 years
later and take a stroll down memory lane.
You could describe the evening as a show and tell for the
previous decade and my favourite part was the moment we
opened our time capsules.
My envelope included a letter from my 18 year old self and
several photographs.
Cracking open the old yearbook towards the end of the night,
I found my Year 12 profile. In 10 years time I had hoped to be
working as a journalist. This made me smile.
It seems despite previous fears, I have in fact achieved the life
my 18 year old self had hoped for. And with hard work and
perseverance, it shows that dreams do come true.
Sara Gilligan
24 ClippingsClass of 1999 – Twenty Year Reunion marveling over new buildings, reminiscing about the school
they remembered, and revisiting friendships.
On Saturday, 29 July, we welcomed approximately 50
guests from the Class of 1999 including Old Scholars and On returning from the tour, the party kicked on with a sit
their partners as well as current and former staff for the 20 down meal featuring delicious local produce prepared by
Year reunion. by Adelaide Hills Catering. The room was alive with the
chatter and laughter of old friends as festivities were briefly
It was a cold and wet evening, but that didn’t dampen spirits interrupted with an update on the College from Principal Craig
as guests commenced with a crisp glass of internationally Fielke, a letter read from an old friend, former Principal Mal
awarded, locally crafted Prohibition Gin and tonic garnished Wegener, and random interviews of guests by Tony Egan.
with a slice of dehydrated blood orange, which was
generously provided by Wes Heddles (Lacey), co-founder of Revelers enjoyed the opportunity to investigate archival
Adelaide’s Prohibition Liquor Co. imagery celebrating their time at the College and revisit
friendships forged when at school.
Some guests settled in to the warmth of Anakalypsi (Library),
catching up over local cheeses and more gin, beer and Guests then continued on to the Barker, where laughter
local wines while approximately 20 others joined Science could be heard by the group until close!
teacher extraordinaire, Tony Egan, on a tour of the College,
Winter 2019 25Montana White (Billing 2014) married
Christopher White on 19 January 2019
at the Harbour Masters R Reserve in
Port Elliot and held their Reception at
the McCracken County Club.
Zoe Short (2014) was maid of honour
and Old Scholars Phoebe Hunt (2014),
Zoe Short (2014) and Zoe Kleinig
(2014) attended the nuptials.
Weddings
Stephanie Smart (2013) married Kane Ramsay with close family and friends
attending the wedding and reception at the Port Noarlunga Surf Club on
Saturday, 5 January 2019.
The Maid of Honor was her sister, Nicole Smart (2017).
Valè Pastor Gordon Wilfred Mibus – 19 July 1929 - 10 May, 2019
We were saddened to learn that Founding member of Mal Wegener, Cornerstone’s first Principal, remembers
Cornerstone College, Pastor Gordon Wilfred Mibus passed Pastor Gordon hosting him on his first visit to the school site.
into God’s hands on Friday, 10 May 2019.
“He drove my wife Kathy and myself through the entrance off
In 1984 a group of dedicated Christians from various the road opposite the oval and caravan park but we couldn’t
denominations, including Pastor Gordon, came together go across the creek as the bridge hadn’t been built yet, so
to share their vision for a Christian secondary school in the we looked up the hill and there were a few cows grazing on
Adelaide Hills. the side of what was to become the road up the hill later,”
explained Mal.
Pastor Gordon remained close to Cornerstone College
and our community to his last days, from dedicating the “He said, ‘That is where the temporary buildings will be
land at the Ground Breaking Service as Chairman of the placed later this year ready for the school to start in late
Cornerstone Association to serving as the longstanding January 1990.’ I immediately knew he was a man of great
Pastor at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Hahndorf, and faith! And, true to his word, the buildings were in place.”
proudly celebrating as his grandchildren, Robin Borgas
Cornerstone College thanks Pastor Gordon for his vision and
(2005), Kiri Borgas (2009), Joshua Hein (2007) and
service to the College and to the community. Our prayers
Kimberley Blesing (Hein 2009) were educated here, as was
remain with his wife, Ena, his daughters Ann and Bronwyn,
his dream.
his grandchildren Robin, Kiri, Joshua and Kimberley and
Kimberley’s husband, Caleb Blesing currently teaches at their families.
the College.
When reflecting on the experience, Pastor Gordon later
wrote, “I am convinced that God guided this venture and
blessed it in quite a miraculous way. As we reflect on the First leaders of Cornerstone College, 1989
development of Cornerstone we are reminded of the truths Back: Pastor Gordon W Mibus, first Assistant Chairman; Mr Mal
Jesus expressed in the Parable of the Mustard Seed; Matt Wegener, first Principal
13:31-32” Front: Mrs Jenni Bailey, Secretary, Mr Dennis Collins, Chairman
26 ClippingsDIARY DATES
Year 12 Drama Cornerstone Classic Golf Day
Tuesday, 27 August – Friday, 30 August Friday, 11 October
Year 8 Heritage Day Food & Fun Fest Twilight Market
Wednesday, 4 September Friday, 1 November
Lights, Camera, Cabaret Class of 2018 – One Year Reunion
Friday, 13 September Saturday, 8 November
Healthy Minds Community Evening – Tom Nehmy Principal's Tours
Monday, 16 September Tuesday, 12 November
Thank You Function Closing Celebration (Year 11 & 12)
Thursday, 26 September Thursday, 28 November
Summit to School Closing Service (Year 7-10)
Friday, 27 September Thursday, 6 December
End of Term 3 End of Term 4
Friday, 27 September Friday, 6 December
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Winter 2019 27YEAR 7 ENTRY IS CHANGING
Enrol now for
Year 7 & 8 2020
Year 7 2021
South Australian Education Department Changes Enrolment for Year 7, 2021 and 2022
From January 1, 2022 all South Australian Year 7 If you have son or daughter who is not yet enrolled at
students will be taught in high school. Cornerstone, please contact Rochelle Rogers, Principal’s
This means that primary schools will no longer be able Assistant/Registrar on 8398 6009 or email
to offer Year 7 unless they offer seamless education rrogers@cornerstone.sa.edu.au to ensure that your family is
from Foundation - Year 12. prioritised as primary schools prepare to phase out Year 7.
This transition aligns all South Australian schools with the
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