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It is with mixed feelings that I prepare my final newsletter article for Cornerstone as the Founding Principal of our very fine school. Reminiscing back over the years, I went to the archives and found these few snippets from the very first newsletter I wrote to parents…
Head of College
I regularly have lunch with small groups of Year 12 students, and I always ask them what they are hoping to be when they graduate. Not unsurprisingly, this elicits the entire spectrum of responses from ‘no idea’ through to very singularly-minded specific courses of study that will lead to a certain career or job…
Ministry
Old Scholar, Noel Pearson, is a leading voice for indigenous Australians. From the Hope Vale Mission in North Queensland, he boarded at St Peters Indooroopilly in the 1980s. Last Saturday, he addressed the Lutheran Church’s Synod at Bundaberg and said some fascinating things. One reflection was that he is so grateful for his upbringing at the Hope Vale Mission. He recognises he received protection and provision from the mission...
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Around the School
Last Friday, the Year 4 students visited Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre, where they investigated the tools, techniques and methods of daily life and survival of local aboriginal people during a presentation by a Quandamooka man from Stradbroke Island…
Congratulations to Israiel and William on their recent Cross Country successes…
As a part of a Term 2 project in a Graphic Design unit, senior ITS students have been using the new Trotec laser cutter to engrave acrylic business cards. The project required students to design, develop and evaluate a premium business card for a client…
There were plenty of girls and plenty of toasties, muffins and fruit at the recent Breakfast Club gathering, last week. Mrs Anne Marie Walton from Fire Station 101 was our guest speaker for this breakfast. Anne Marie spoke of the potential in each of us to dream big and to not place local limitations when pursuing ideas in business…
Congratulations to the St Peters Springfield Year 11 and Year 12 teams on winning their second round in the 2018 University of Southern Queensland High School Mooting Competition. This competition is based on a ‘moot’ held in a mock court room. Both teams represented the Appellant in a Criminal Appeal…
On Thursday 31 May, Senior and Junior Dance Troupe took an amazing trip into South Brisbane to see Queensland Ballet’s The Firebird at QPAC. We caught the train right into South Brisbane (avoiding ‘quiet carriages’ at all costs). It was a day of ballet and ice cream that we will never forget!
During this term, a community initiative, ‘Knit and Natter’, commenced which aims to encourage authentic connections with the Aveo community being established next door to the College and strengthen connections within the College community. Students and staff have visited the knitting group at Aveo to learn how to knit and to share afternoon tea…
A review of NAPLAN is currently underway, focusing on its role in meeting the needs of Queensland students, parents and schools. Led by independent reviewer Dr Gabrielle Matters, the review will involve state, Catholic and independent schools to ensure a broad view of parent opinions are captured. Parents and caregivers are invited to provide their feedback…
Music
A final reminder that our Showcase for this semester is being held on Monday 18 June, commencing at 8:30am on the Concourse. Our young performers are always so proud to perform for parents, grandparents and friends, and would love your support…
Featuring Year 5 MEB, Year 3 MES, Year 3 MER; Burgundy Band, Gold Band, Platinum Band, Arco Strings, Harmonics; Poco Voce, Mezzo Voce, Fella Voce, Bella Voce, Con Brio; and Dance Troupes; the Ensembles Showcase is to be held at 8:30am, Monday 18 June on the Concourse…
Sport
Selected photos of the Kindy to Year 3 Cross Country on Friday 8 June…