Over a dozen countries were represented in cultures day performances this week. There was Maori singing, Irish springing, Bollywood Swinging and Barndance Slinging. The diverse range of performances from Year 1s right through to Year 13 students, gave the school a chance to appreciate and celebrate each other’s culture, just as God does. Thanks to […]
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MPs Inspire Cornerstone Students
Ian McKelvie, Minister for the Rangitikei District, and Alfred Ngaro, National MP, visited Palmerston North to speak to Cornerstone students today. The MPs told their journeys to Parliament, testimonies in the job, the power of having a cup of tea with someone, and the importance of Scripture and prayer in guiding your life. Students asked questions […]
Cornerstone Sports Award 2019
With just under half of all cornerstone students playing sport for the school, the annual sports prize was a celebration of the community, character and team work that can develop in sports as well as athletic prowess. Mr McDonald, Cornerstone’s Head of Sport was recognised for the numerous teams he personally looked after, as well […]
Cornerstone Business Class Shine at Regionals
Out of 45 entries from 13 schools around the wider Manawatu, three Cornerstone teams were chosen for the Young Enterprise Scheme business proposal finals. Competing for prizes of over $1000, as well as a spot at nationals, teams had five minutes each to wow the judges with their business plans. Promoting their New Zealand native […]
Work begins on new A Block Playground
The limestone path and first swingset of the new A-block playground have now been set in the ground. With several more apparatus to come the specialised playground for beginning school students will more empower safe learning through play.
Crossfit Games
With Year 1-13 students all working together to flip tyres, navigate a confidence course, and collect cones, this week’s Tribe competition was about team work. True to Cornerstone culture senior students very quickly adopted smaller buddies, and helped them through the obstacles. Reigning champions, Issachar managed to win again, by the narrowest of margins, with […]
Senior Hollywood Ball
It was a night of glamourous gowns and stylish suits as around 60 students (and former students) gathered at the boat shed to celebrate. The photobooth and dance floor both received a good work out, as refreshments were quickly gobbled. Teacher in charge, Mrs Casey was quick to applaud the head-students for organising such a […]
Excel School of Performing Arts Visit
With their funny and engaging show “Choices Matter”, Excel School of Performing Arts came and entertained Cornerstone’s secondary school today. For many the highlight was when a Cornerstone student was chosen to go up and dance with the group. For others it was the multi talented musicians. It was the first time Excel had been […]
Sports Tournament Week Results
Playing against secondary schools with five or ten times as many students was no barrier for Cornerstone teams at this year’s Secondary Sports Tournament week. As the beaten finalists at the Woolaston Hockey Tournament in Rotorua last year, Cornerstone’s First XI boys hockey team had high goals entering their week long tournament. The team remained […]
Wearable Arts Comp Out Of This World
With themes like Cosmos, and Nature Recycled, the student run Wearable Arts competition was a memorable Friday experience. Although not the most skillfully made costume, Samson Seumanu’s Cosmos entry, which involved a whole lot attitude, dancing, and fairy lights, was clearly the crowd favourite. Among the more serious entries were some immaculate painting, hand crafted […]