In a glorious sunny day at the Massey Athletics track, Issachar tribe made a clear statement with another clear victory at secondary athletics. Several records were set on the hot day, cooled by Mr McDonald’s supply of water bottles, and ice creams from Mrs Kool. Several students set dominant times and distances, showing Cornerstone will […]
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Issachar Tribe Wins Swimming
For the second year in a row, Issachar tribe won Secondary Swimming Sports at Makino pool. Issachar, the tribe that appears to swim (and run) like a fish, took an early lead in the pool, leaving other tribes to battle for second place. The high dive competition saw some memorable entrants this year, with costumes, […]
2018’s Excellent NCEA Results Released
External NCEA results for 2018 have been released, with Cornerstone students enjoying the convenience of sitting examinations actually at our own school for the first time. When looking at academic results, it is important to acknowledge that “Diligence” is only one of our five school values, and we also aim for students to develop kindness, […]
Year 7-13 Prize Giving 2018
Cornerstone’s first ever Year 7-13 Prize Giving was a night of special memories, celebrating successes and fond farewells. In the school tribe competition the big lead that Zebulun and Naphtali had mid-year, was slashed by the year’s final events. After the final event, which was school discipleship points, was counted Naphtali tribe won the overall […]
Year 9 and 10 Activities a Blast
We’ve just had Year 9 Activities Week and Year 10 Camp. Students served the community, enjoyed hiking, swimming, team building and even morning aerobics. There were meaningful worship times, games, and even some Bible smuggling. For many students it was a chance to get to know their class-mates and teachers better. At Year 10 camp, […]
Book Day Celebrates Literacy and Dress-ups
In a popular tradition at Cornerstone, Book Day was a celebration of literacy across the school. Guest readers from outside the school as well as senior students read to classes, along with a variety of other book-related activities. The costume parade was memorable and extravagant affair across all year groups with Staff also joining in […]
Gym Finally Open
After months of watching, from the first foundations, to final coats of paint, we’ve seen our new Gymnasium take shape, and today, the final day of Term 3 it is now open. Already it is being put to good use, with after school activities, holiday clubs booking the venue. The nine metre tall, full size […]
Colourful Crossfit Games
Tribe teams of over 100 children competed in Tyre turning, rope running, and a whole tribe obstacle course in this afternoon’s end of term Tribe competition. Issachar tribe emerged victorious, winning the obstacle course by just a few seconds, and the tyre turning competition as well. Once again Cornerstone’s values of kindness and humility were […]
‘Human’ Dance Places at Regionals
Cornerstone Christian School had it’s first entries into a regional dance competition this week at the DanceNZMade competition. Two auditioned groups of Year 7 to 13s put in a lot of effort and practice preparing for the competition. One of the groups managed a podium finish with their contemporary lyrical piece exploring the fragile nature […]
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Kindly worded cards, acts of service, cupcakes and plenty of chocolate were shared around as Cornerstone celebrated Random Acts of Kindness day today – as the official RAK day is on the weekend. Students seemed quick to join in on a day celebrating one of our core school values – kindness.