Principal’s PenEvidence of CharacterYears ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Shortly after the statue was erected, the Chileans began to protest that they had been slighted - the statue had its back turned to Chile. Just when tempers were at their highest in Chile, a Chilean newspaperman saved the day. In an editorial that not only satisfied the people but made them laugh, he simply said, “The people of Argentina need more watching over than the Chileans”.

All us have been hurt or wounded at sometime in our lives. We have hard times that bring struggles and conflicts to our door – but it is in how we respond that evidences the truths of our character.

Human nature is to lash out or react in ways that are often more inflammatory and don’t bring resolutions. We can talk to everyone else about the wounds caused rather than those who are directly involved. We can try and solve personal struggles with our own flawed wisdom. Like the Chileans, we can cause situations to escalate and birth long term resentment as a result. This applies to us as parents and children. It applies to us as teachers and students. It applies to us all in every area of our lives.

God calls us to work through what we face with His wisdom fully applied and to invite Him to be part of delivering true healing and forgiveness. He gives us clear directions on how we are to handle conflicts and trials in our lives. So much pain in our world could be eradicated if we were quick to apply His principles to our difficulties. Turn to your bibles and find the road map to resolution mapped out in Romans 12:17-21 and Matthew 18:15-17. That’s just the start. The scriptures are filled with sage advice that could change our world – advice that applies to every struggle and moment of pain we could ever face.

Here’s just one that can begin the birth of transformation.

James 1:19 ‘Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger’.

Let’s seek God’s methods in the moments of difficulty and apply them to our lives. It would change the world.

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PO Box 775Grace CourtBusselton WA 6280p: (08) 9754 1144f: (08) 9754 1142e: admin@cornerstone.wa.edu.auw: www.cornerstone.wa.edu.au www.cornerstone.wa.edu.au

DATES to REMEMBER Term 1 DatesMonday February 2 - Thursday April 2

18-20 March Tribal Cadets Camp

Tues 24 March Secondary Parent Teacher Interviews

Thurs 26 March Puberty Night (Year 6)

Tues 31 March Principal’s ForumBaptist Church, 7:00pm

Wed 1 April Secondary Showcase

Thurs 2 April Primary Parent Easter Assembly Year 62:00pm Auditorium

College LeadershipPrincipal - Bruce Douglas

Head of Secondary - Boyd Davey

Head of Primary - Judy Nolan

Asst Head of Primary - Tina King

Business Manager - Stuart Robinson

Community Devlpmnt - Filip Hansen

Board Directors

Chairman - Dr Gavin Riches

Deputy Chair - Mr Eric Moorcroft

Board Secretary - Mr Mike Wallace

Board Directors:

Mrs Andrea Marden

Mr Alex Van Wees

Pastor Lee Sykes

Mr Bruce Douglas

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Cleaver’s ClangersI went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, ‘Where’s the Self-help section?’ She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose.

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

Principal’s ForumMr Bruce Douglas and the Leadership Team are hosting a Principal’s Forum on Tuesday, 31 March 2015. It will commence at 7:00pm at the Busselton Baptist Church.The primary purpose of the forum is to provide an opportunity for members of the Cornerstone Community to meet with and ask questions of the College Leadership Team. Mr Douglas will also take some time to share about the College. Our heart is for an open, honest and respectful dialogue.To ensure that all questions are addressed on the evening, community members are encouraged to submit questions prior to the evening!Please direct any questions to diannefraser@cornerstone.wa.edu.au or click on ‘join’ the event on the College Facebook page and click on the ‘Ask Question’ icon to submit a question.There will not be any crèche or child minding available on the night.

Year 8 VaccinationsWould parents of Year 8 students, who were either absent or not had their forms returned in time for the recent vaccinations, please note the following information:‘Please ring Jenny Jurat Ph 97540604 or attend the Community Health Clinic, Mill Rd near the hospital – Thursday 19/3/15 1pm – 4pm no appointment necessary.’

Parent Helpers RequiredPartnership with parents is one of the strengths of Cornerstone, and if you

are looking for a way to invest in the education of your child we have plenty of opportunities just waiting to be explored!Whether it is in the classroom, at a carnival, the canteen or the library, every offer of assistance is more than just welcomed, it’s essential.If you would like to know more, then please speak to your child’s teacher or leave a message for Lynn Chapman in the front office and she will happily get back to you.Can’t wait to see you around the campus!

BathersIn last fortnight’s newsletter, it was advised that the uniform shop will no longer be supplying black bathers for inter-school swimming participants. This is still the case, BUT there is a supply currently on hand that can be purchased until stocks run out.Swimwear is still stocked in a multitude of sizes but there are some sizes that are no longer available and won’t be replaced. For students that fit into this category they will need to source black bathers elsewhere.So, now is the time to take action if you think you may require access to this limited supply!

Planned AbsencesThe Education Act makes it very clear of the obligations of parents to always have their children attending school unless illness or other acceptable reasons are applicable. Family holidays are not considered a justifiable reason by law.Please ensure that you plan your family holidays around the set school holidays.Consequences for student absence during the term, as outlined in our parent handbooks, can include deductions in marks if assessments are missed. Please make yourself aware of the need to always have your children attending school, and the legal obligations that parents and the College have to ensure this is adhered to. This is an issue that we will elevate in importance in 2015.

Facebook at CornerstoneHave you liked the Cornerstone Facebook page yet? It’s a really great way to be kept in the loop with happenings around the College and know the latest as it unfolds. Join in the conversation today!

Year 5/6 AssemblyWell done to the amazing Year 5/6 students and their teacher, Mr Meyerink for their performance at last Thursday’s Parent Assembly. We are always blessed by the display of God given talents in the school, and this was no exception. Thanks for all your hard work!

Swimming Carnival ChampionsIt is with delight that we can announce that the swimming champions from the recent Secondary Swimming Carnival are:

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ

forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32

OFFICE HOURSThe Administration Office is open from 8:15am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that if you call the office before 8:15am it is likely to go to message bank. Additionally, coming into the office prior to 8:15am will find it unattended. Staff are in meetings prior to this time.

CANTEENThe College canteen is open for business on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week.We prefer that orders be placed via the online canteen.Visit www.ouronlinecanteen.com.auThe menu is also available for viewing online at the College website. Orders must be placed by 9:30am.

UNIFORM SHOPNeed any uniform items? Then it is all done online. Unless you book an appointment for fitting of clothing items, you will only be able to access the uniform shop by following the attached link. Appointments are made using this link as well.UNIFORM SHOP COLLECTION TIMESMonday 9:00am - 3:30pmWed 2.30pm - 3:30pmThursday 2:30pm - 3:30pmFriday 2:30pm - 3:30pmwww.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/cornerstone

YOUTH GROUPSCORE Youth - Years 7 to 9Friday night 7-9pm at Cornerstone0418 833 994 Julian/Karlien

Xtol Youth Group - Year 10 +Friday nights 7-9pm$4 entryBusso Bretho campsite0417 937 238 Margie0418 216 087 Graeme

U/13 girls Champion- Grace Bailey, Runner Up-Katie Meldrum. U/14 girls Champion- Eva Stieler, Runner Up- Mia Passmore & Jesse Adams.U/15 girls Champion- Eleanor Sayer, Runner Up- Taesha Lane.U/16 girls Champion- Eleanor Hartill, Runner Up- Alyssa Silver.OPEN girls Champion- Shaelyn Lane & Chelsea Braam, Runner Up- Bronnen Lucas.U/13 boys Champion- Kelton Kemp, Runner Up- Jadon Hodson.U/14 boys Champion- Mali Uren, Runner Up- Samuel Riches.U/15 boys Champion- Daniel Cho, Runner Up- Darci Nutton. U/16 boys Champion- Connor Hansen, Runner Up- Brandon Maxwell & Jake DonnOPEN boys Champion- Joshua Riches, Runner Up- Villier Fourie.

Primary Beach CarnivalOne of our special events of the year unfolded last Friday on the Busselton Foreshore, when our Year 1 to Year 3 students took part in their annual Beach Carnival.We are always blown away by the team of parents who come and support this event. Thank you to those who volunteered in a range of areas - we couldn’t do it without you!Thanks Mr Murphy and the teaching team who brought the day together. We are grateful for you!

Thank you!We need to take this opportunity to thank parents for the wonderful response to the Signmee sign up process. We are delighted that so many families are successfully using this tool, which we expect will make communication between home and school so much more fluid. We very much appreciate you!A reminder to parents that the Direct Debit and Agreement Plan documents can be accessed on your Signmee account under the Grabmee

section.

EngradeThere will be NO interim reports for Secondary Students as we have issued in the past few years, parents need to access Engrade to see where student’s marks are at. Engrade letters and access codes have all been sent home with students. Please speak to home form teachers if you feel that you in the dark.

Secondary Parent Teacher InterviewsSecondary parent interviews scheduled for Tuesday the 24th of March from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Parents are to make DIRECT contact with teachers via email to schedule 10 minute appointments. Staff email addresses follow a format, which is name@cornerstone.wa.edu.au.The ones you may need specifically to access are:boyddavey@cornerstone.wa.edu.audavidvandertang@cornerstone.wa.edu.augregspencer@cornerstone.wa.edu.auwillheyes@cornerstone.wa.edu.auwillmeyer@cornerstone.wa.edu.aupetertaylor@cornerstone.wa.edu.aujillwright@cornerstone.wa.edu.aujennymoorcroft@cornerstone.wa.edu.auapplechu@cornerstone.wa.edu.auglensaw@cornerstone.wa.edu.aucalebmurphy@cornerstone.wa.edu.aulisahaagensen@cornerstone.wa.edu.aupaulvenecourt@cornerstone.wa.edu.auchrispoole@cornerstone.wa.edu.austevetully@cornerstone.wa.edu.auandrewcleaver@cornerstone.wa.edu.aubobcameron@cornerstone.wa.edu.aubriantink@cornerstone.wa.edu.aurendouglas@cornerstone.wa.edu.auestelledragstra@cornerstone.wa.edu.audebrobinson@cornerstone.wa.edu.aumadeleinvenecourt@cornerstone.wa.edu.aularissaposa@cornerstone.wa.edu.au.Contact your appropriate teachers today if you require an appointment to be scheduled.

Encounter with the LawThe Year 2 students had a recent brush with the law, but for all the right reasons.

A recent visit by some of our finest members of the local constabulary gave the children the opportunity for some hands on learning.

We are very grateful to the Officers who spent time with some of our young students, and know that the class had a very enjoyable and informative time with our guests.

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Netball RegistrationProgram for 6 & 7 year olds (children born in 2008-2009)WHEN: Thursdays 4pm – 4:45pmREGISTRATION: Please register online via the BNA website using the NetSetGo tab. http://busseltonnetballassociation.wa.netball.com.au/default.aspx

Pastor’s BreakfastAn army of culinary students got up early to serve breakfast to a group of local pastors just over a week ago. Special thanks to Mrs Moorcroft, Mrs Spencer and their team for the fantastic job they did. A wonderful morning of service and community!

Swimming CarnivalsThe Swimming Carnivals are done and dusted for another year. Perfect weather made the days a great opportunity for competition, community and connection to occur. Thanks to all the parents who came and assisted on these days, and for the staff who spent many hours in preparation.

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Education for Christ, Character, Community

POSITION VACANTOffice Manager

Cornerstone Christian College is seeking to employ an experienced Office Manager to oversee the operations of their Administration. This position will be for 5 days per week, and requires the successful applicant to have strong interpersonal and team management skills. The applicant is required to commence on Tuesday, April 7th, 2015.

Experience in a school environment will be considered a significant advantage. Computer literacy, the ability to manage a busy office, proven skills in working with people, exemplary communication skills as well as a good working knowledge of secretarial and reception duties are all considered necessary for this role.

As with all employees at the College, the requirement to have a strong personal Christian faith is essential.

For further details, direct your enquiry to Business Manager, Stuart Robinson on 9754 1144 or visit our website at: www.cornerstone.wa.edu.au.

An Application Form needs to be downloaded from the College website, and returned, along with your application by email to: admin@cornerstone.wa.edu.au or by mail to : PO Box 775, Busselton WA 6280.

Applications for this position close at 4:00pm on Monday March 23rd, 2015.

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TRASH AND TREASURE ITEMSMr Cameron helps run a charity called Living Foundation, which is holding a Trash and Treasure fund-raiser in the auditorium on Saturday March 28. He would love to see lots of keen customers, but he would also like to receive donations of SMALL items – ones that can fit into a box! Any donations will be happily received by Mr Cameron himself.

Did you know? What part of the body does a stick of celery look like? If you said your bones, then you are right and that is exactly what celery is good for. Celery is a natural source of the bone builder mineral calcium. So for strong bones why not add a few sticks of celery to your lunch box.