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In its tenth year, Cornerstone College has been helping students map out a career pathway, with the annual Adelaide Hills Careers Expo. Bringing together as many career options as possible for students to discover, all under the one roof, it provides students and families with opportunities to talk first-hand with...

Learning has indeed been a big theme for us this term as staff as well. Our Head of Learning and Innovation, Mrs Kirsty Hansen, was accompanied by all of our Learning Leaders on a tour of innovative schools in NSW and QLD, which took place earlier this term. The collegial...

The Award Honours the influential educators having a positive and meaningful effect across the entire industry.  “The Educator’s research team received nominations for the fourth annual Most Influential Educators list from 25 March to 19 April. Prospective candidates were sought based on the following criteria: education leaders, including but not...

It is difficult for us to find time to stop at this time of year. Stopping is such a valuable tool for it allows us to give thanks for the blessings we have in our community in the Adelaide Hills. As you gather together at Christmas − students, families, friends...

Two popular books I have read recently, and highly recommend, are James Clear’s Atomic Habits and Adam Grant’s Think Again. They have led me to reflect on how we support young people at Cornerstone with some of their key ideas. Atomic Habits offers a roadmap for making profound and...

Life wasn’t always like this for its owner/inventor, James Dyson. Before he had success with his revolutionary dual cyclone vacuum, he developed over 5,000 prototypes and initially struggled to find a buyer for his invention. You could say he made over 5,000 mistakes before he got it right!  Learning from...

They’ve been composing original contemporary songs in small ensembles all semester. From lyrics to melody, harmony to instrumentation, they've analysed, critiqued, and reflected. Finally, on 29 June, they were done! Thanks to Mr. Matthew Cooper who owns Treetop Studios and is also our amazing Music and Drama LSO, the classroom...

At Cornerstone College, our vision for reconciliation is to build positive relationships and understanding between all members of our community so they can continue to be ambassadors beyond their College life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the original Custodians of the Land and our histories, cultures and identities...

Four students attended the GO Foundation Lunch held at Bird in Hand Winery on Friday, March 17, 2023. The students had the opportunity to showcase their artwork, which was auctioned off during the event to raise funds for the GO Foundation. The auction of their artwork helped to raise $2,000...