Around the College
Head Boy and Head Girl, 2021
We'd love to introduce to you next year's Head Boy and Head Girl at Cornerstone Christian College. Announced before the Secondary cohort last week, was the news that Joshua Wittwer and Tyla Lindsay will lead the student body in 2021.
Congratulations to both of these remarkable students, who are a reflection of the heart of Cornerstone Christian College.
Cornerstone Film Festival, 2020
It's time to dig out your finest attire, get that hair appointment booked, and prepare for walking the red carpet.
It's Cornerstone Film Festival season!
When: Wednesday, 4 November @ 6:30pm
Where: Cornerstone Auditorium
Ticketing has had to be capped to comply with COVID-19 management rules, and so tickets are MANDATORY to join the actual film presentation within the auditorium. No ticket is required to be part of the outside arrivals, but no access to the inside of the building will be allowed.
Here's how the ticketing will work.
All students who have a film being showcased at the event will receive one (1) ticket, and two (2) complimentary tickets will be issued to the parents of each of those students.
On Monday (2 Nov), the broader student population will be invited to secure a ticket during their lunch break.
If there are any remaining tickets after this process, they will be available from the front office on Tuesday (3 Nov) for the broader community or extended family members of those involved.
We appreciate your understanding of the tight controls we have in place to ensure we meet the lawful requirements that are applicable.
Your Say, Your Call 2020
Cornerstone has a rich history with the State's 'Your Say Your Call' film making competition. This year is no different.
The topic was 'Street Safety' and we have four finalists (individuals and groups) in the Top 10 that was announced last weekend. They are:
Tobias Momsen - Not Always Lucky
Katie Jarman - Alone
Eva Dragstra - Face Up, Phone Down
Hannah Burnley and Hope Adams - All Tied Up
These successful students are from Mr Arthur's and Mr Cleaver's Health classes.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony at ECU Mt Lawley in November.
Furthermore, this year there is a new category called 'Student's Choice'. All ten films are available to view on the link below. A selection can be made for the favourite video to win a $1000 gift card. It would be great for as many people as possible in the community to vote for our videos. You just click on the video you like, scroll down and vote. You can only vote once from an IP address. Please support our students in this - and share the link amongst your friends and family.
The address is:
https://competitions.yourcall.rocks/videos/
Congratulations to all our finalists. We are delighted for you all.
Graduate Reflection
Last week, our Class of 2020 completed their official journey with us, and stepped away from the campus for the last time. A night of celebration at their graduation ceremony was held at Abbey Beach Resort, and attended to by friends, family and community members.
Part of the evening held presentations of prizes and acknowledgements to students who have achieved significant outcomes this year. Those winners were:
Year 12 Dux - ATAR (Sponsored by Libby Mettam MLA)
James Haagensen
Year 12 Dux - General (Sponsored by South West Machining Centre)
Lauren Lindsay
Year 12 Character Award (Sponsored by CQ University)
Lauren Lindsay and Grace Bailey
Forrest Medal (Sponsored by Nola Marino MP)
James Haagensen
Lions Club Tertiary Scholarship (Sponsored by Busselton Lions Club)
Jaden Hodsdon
Caltex All-Rounder (Sponsored by Caltex)
Jaden Hodsdon
Peer Mentoring Award (Sponsored by Geographe Bay Rotary Club)
Eloise Atkinson
ADF Award (Sponsored by the Australian Defence Force)
Lauren Lindsay
Top of Subject Awards (Sponsored by Harley Dykstra)
Lynn Amudala, Jessica Dam, Chloe Friday, Nick Kuendig, Olivia Avery, Lauren Lindsay, Eloise Atkinson, Matthew Robinson, Jaden Hodsdon, Hannah Reid, James Haagensen.
Images of the night have been placed on the College's Facebook page, and we invite you to visit the gallery there:
A copy of the speech given by our Head Boy and Head Girl for 2021 can also be found here:
http://www.cornerstone.education/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-Graduation-Speech.pdf
To the Class of 2020, we give thanks to God for you. We can't wait to see where the road takes you from here.
Murder at Malcott Manor
It's time to secure your tickets!
The 2020 School Production is just weeks away - and here's your link to ensure you have a chair in the room.
Written by Alesia Riches (Year 10), and performed by students across the secondary school, this is a show not to miss!
Follow the link to make sure you discover who was responsible for the Murder at Malcott Manor.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=662253&
Busselton Playdate is Back!
Term Dates 2021
Term 1: Monday 1 Feb - Thursday 1 Apr
Term 2: Tuesday 20 April - Friday 25 Jun
Term 3: Tuesday 13 Jul - Friday 24 Sept
Term 4: Tuesday 12 Oct - Thursday 9 Dec
One of the consequences of COVID, is that changes have been made regarding staff development options in 2021 - most specifically, the requirement for our staff to attend the National CCM conference in July of next year. We had previously advised that our holiday period in the middle of the year would be adjusted to make this possible, but with this situation now changed, school will resume two days earlier in Term 3 than previously stated.
Please note the above and mark your diaries accordingly.
Positive Behaviours
We are in the process of developing a system for identifying and reinforcing expected positive behaviours at Cornerstone. We are developing a whole school approach that intentionally rewards positive behaviour. Although we will still have a management system for negative behaviour, this proposed system will have an emphasis on developing character and upholding school values by acknowledging positive behaviour.
The matrix has been loosely based on the Positive Behaviour Interventions and Support (PBIS) used in some government and independent schools. It explicitly defines how we expect students to behave. This means everyone in our school community will have the same expectations.
The writing in blue are the six Learning Assets proposed by author and educator Kath Murdoch that are currently being used in our Primary school. Although these are not physical behaviours they are traits we want to keep at the forefront of our teaching as we prepare students for the workforce. The words in green are values we are already acknowledging and reinforcing through our Primary merit awards.
We would love some feedback from parents. Please let Judy Nolan or Garry Maynard know your thoughts on this approach and the matrix we have proposed.
Judy.nolan@cornerstone.education
Garry.maynard@cornerstone.education
Canteen
We have a request for our Primary parents.
We have a number of highly generous students who are bringing money from home to purchase treats from the canteen for their friends. Whilst we admire the intent and sharing, it is not something that can continue. Some students have allergies making this a situation of serious concern, but it also means that parents who are diligent with what they wish their children to consume are not able to monitor food intake.
Parents, please discourage your children from purchasing items for other students.
Thanks for your help.
Permapleat
Permapleat have announced an incremental price increase across most uniform items effective 1 January 2021. For your convenience the online store will remain open throughout the holidays. Permapleat offices will close for the Christmas holidays, Monday 21 December 2020 and re-open on 11 January 2021.
The 2020 cut-off date for Campus uniform collection is Wednesday, 9th December. This means that parents placing online uniform orders after 5th December for Campus collection will only be processed and ready for collection from Monday, 25 January 2021 onward (when the College office reopens).
Busselton Campus Uniform Fitting for 2021
The office will be closed during the week 18th - 22nd due to staff training. However, for your convenience the Busselton Campus Uniform fitting room will reopen on Monday, 18th January. No appointments are necessary but we do ask that only one family accesses the room at a time. Each family will sign-in on the register located at the uniform room. Please note, all students must be accompanied by a parent for fittings.
Front Office Uniform Sales
The College holds a limited number of socks and hats for purchase at the Front Office. To avoid disappointment, we encourage parents to place their orders online in the first instance and to make purchases via the office for top-ups in between.
Lost and Found
If your child has misplaced a uniform item, students and parents are encouraged to check the Lost and Found property box. Parents are allowed access to the Lost and Found box during drop-off and pick up times. Students are welcome to check the box during recess and lunch breaks. Over time, even labelled uniform items become illegible due to wear and tear therefore it may not be possible for staff to reunite these items with their rightful owners. Due to hygiene reasons the Lost and Found Property Box will be cleared out at the end of the Term.