The story of Easter is central to the Christian message, and accordingly, what Cornerstone Christian College is all about.

As such, the weeks leading into Easter are filled with more than just the expected academic endeavours.

Re-visiting the historical events of Jesus’ death and resurrection are firmly on the agenda for many classes, and the Kindy and Pre-Primary children have been amongst the first. Delightful children, dressed in costumes that reflect the clothing worn in Jesus’ time, have been acting out the events of Palm Sunday. Mrs Bindi’s class also had morning tea that was based on the last supper, with a student portraying Jesus, and taking on servant-like qualities and sharing food with his friends.

Students playing the part of Jesus will also seen washing the feet of the other students. In Biblical times, this was an act of service. Jesus washed the feet of others, (whose sandaled feet were dusty from the roads they travelled) as an act of servitude and hospitality. The students will be encouraged to translate this act of love for others into life in modern day Australia.

In coming days, they will also be making Hot Cross Buns.

There won’t be visits from the Easter Bunny, or stories of fictional characters – but instead, the greatest act of love ever shown is being remembered.

Throughout the College, tributes to Easter are being made. Amongst them, will be a whole of school assembly, which will give students and families alike the opportunity to celebrate the occasion. It is a wonderful time of year for Christians across the world – and staff at Cornerstone aim to make it that way for every child in our care here.

It would come as no surprise, that the story of Easter is central to what Cornerstone Christian College is all about.

As such, the weeks leading into Easter are filled with more than just the expected academic endeavours.  Re-visiting the historical events of Jesus’ death and resurrection are firmly on the agenda for many classes, and the Kindy and Pre-Primary children have been amongst the first.

Delightful children, dressed in costumes that reflect the clothing worn in Jesus’ time, have been acting out the events of Palm Sunday.  Students playing the part of Jesus were also seen washing the feet of the other students.  In Biblical times. this was an act of service.  Jesus washed the feet of others, (whose sandaled feet were dusty from the roads they travelled) as an act of servitude and hospitality.  The students were encouraged to translate this act of love for others into life in modern day Australia.

In coming days, they will participate in a last supper event and be making Hot Cross Buns.  There won’t be visits from the Easter Bunny, or stories of fictional characters – but instead, the greatest act of love ever shown is being remembered.

Throughout the College, tributes to Easter are being made.  Amongst them, are two parent Assemblies which will give students and families alike, the opportunity to celebrate the occasion.

It is a wonderful time of year for Christians across the world – and staff at Cornerstone aim to make it that way for every child in our care here.

With Easter approaching, students at Cornerstone Christian College have been focusing on the events that unfolded around 2000 years ago – the death and resurrection of Jesus.

The youngest Cornerstone kids were seen re-enacting the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem to the cheering crowds in the past few days, and then shared together a special lunch that was reminiscent of the Last Supper.  These Kindy students were also busy making hot cross buns during class today, which they will enjoy for their afternoon tea.  Other year groups are also participating in a range of activities that give attention to the first Easter. 

Cornerstone plans to celebrate Easter together in a special assembly on the 18th April.  Parents and members of the community are welcome to attend.  The event is being held at 2:30pm at the Auditorium in Grace Court.

Come join with us, in remembering the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made.

The tradition of the Easter Bonnet comes from the celebrations of Easter Sunday – otherwise known in the past as the ”Sunday of Joy”. 

Historically, those who attended church always wore their best clothes on Sunday, but the significance of Easter Sunday in the Christian Calendar resulted in extra-ordinary measures being taken to honour the occasion.  The result – the birth of the Easter Bonnet.

The Pre-Primary class recently put their artistic skills to the test and with the help of Mrs Fontana and Mrs Blennerhassett, created some beautiful bonnets of note.  A special parade was on the agenda, and then the creations went home in time for the big day.

Wonderful work by all involved!

The meaning of Easter is at the heart of what we are all about at Cornerstone.  Because of this, our Easter Services are a central celebration on the College calendar, and we would invite parents and extended family members to join us for these special events. 

The details are as follows:

Date:  Wednesday the 31st March

Times:  The Primary service will commence at 2:00pm in the Auditorium.  Following this, at 2:30pm, the Secondary students will host their service.

Further details can be obtained from our College Chaplain, Mrs Debbie Robinson. 

Additionally, local churches will be holding services over the Easter weekend, to which anyone would be welcome. Contact your local church for details.

We hope you can come and join with us as we celebrate the joy and hope that the Easter message brings.