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
Senior Ball a Good Clean Laugh
With CJ as the DJ blasting out the beats, some exuberant dancing, and a multitude of food it was a perfect night for ‘good clean fun’. The food was one of the highlights, provided by Prior Catering. A few teachers ventured onto the dance floor, although by 11pm, most had worn out their dancing feet. Once again, the effort was…
2020 Junior Social a Blast
Over 100 people came to this year’s Junior Social. Held at Youth Space, it was a chance for Year 9-11 students to dress up and dance. The event was catered by Year 11 students, who made stunning mini cupcakes, multi layer platters, savouries and chicken nuggets thrown in for the boys. The dance floor received a heavy workout. Heels were…
2019 – A Year of Photos at Cornerstone
From Swimming Sports at the start of the year to Prize Giving at the end of the year, view 2019 at Cornerstone in photos.
Cultures Day: a Feast of Song, Dance and Culture
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 the many parents who came…