Cornerstone boasts a number of performing arts and cultural groups. We encourage our students to get involved in performing arts tribe competitions, music, dance and cultural groups. We have three age-group kapahaka groups and a number of age-group worship bands. We participate in local Pacifika, Rockquest, Chamber Music, DanceNZmade, and Rotary Music Festival activities.
Itinerant music lessons are available onsite, during and outside of school hours with piano, guitar, and vocal lessons most popular. Epic Music Academy is popular for fun and affordable instrument lessons.
Cultures Day: is a popular annual celebration of the many school cultures that make up our school and the kingdom of God. All members of the school community are encouraged to dress in their own cultural attire and to bring a dish and/or performance from their home country.
Recent Cultural News Articles
Cultures Day
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 wide range of foods. The…
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 candy floss drink, to begin…
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’ over our nation.
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.