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 […]
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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 […]
Cornerstone ‘Couch Choir’ Sing The Blessing
Thanks to Mrs (and Mr) Campbell for running the Cornerstone Primary Choir during lockdown. Our choir performance at The Northern Cluster Arts Festival was cancelled, so Mrs Campbell put out the call for the choir to sing together from home. Sung in all three of New Zealand’s national languages, we sing and pray ‘The Blessing’ […]
Lockdown Doesn’t Stop the Dinosaur Onesies Getting out
The scheduled Onesie and PJs mufti day continued today despite being lockdown. Staff were quick to join in, with online classes from Primary to Secondary lead by a Onesie-clad teacher. “It was great to see lots of photos and laughs around the Onesie day today” reported Principal Chris Mitchell from his Dinosaur outfit.
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 […]
Pink Shirts, Biscuits, Faces at Pink Shirt Day
Teachers braved the brushes letting students paint their faces pink for charity at Pink Shirt Day 2021. The ‘pink mufti’ day invited pink tutus, pink hair dye, pink leg warmers and no shortage of pink glitter. The event was in honour of the “stand up, speak up, stop bullying’ message. Principal Chris Mitchell was one […]
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 […]
2020 – The Year in Photos
It was a colourful year for Cornerstone. There were significant changes in school leadership, trips all around the country – one of which won the school’s first national sporting trophy. The school also ran its annual gala, book week, colour run, tribe competitions…