Cornerstone’s BER (Building the Education Revolution) Multi-Purpose Centre was officially opened today, with dignitaries, family members, students and members of the Busselton community present to witness the event.

Thanks to funding from the Australian Federal Government, partnered with the significant investment of time and expertise by College staff and Board members, the project was completed.  Housing four classrooms, a common-room for senior students, plus a huge sporting hall and associated facilities, the benefits to the Cornerstone community will be enormous.  One of the classrooms has been fitted out as a Primary Art room, and another as an additional computer lab. 

During the official opening, College Principal, Mr Bruce Douglas welcomed those visiting us on this occasion.  Hon. Troy Buswell MLA, Hon. Adele Farina MLC, former College Principal, Graeme Cross, Board members and parties involved with the construction were present.

The ceremony included a musical item from the Primary School Choir, a message of thanks from Graeme Cross, as well as a letter read by Bruce Douglas,sent by the Australian Government specifically for the event. 

Also welcomed to the stage were the College’s new student leaders, Charlotte Goodbody and Ben Casaburi, who were a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony.  The unveiling of the plaque, provided by the Federal Government was performed by Principal’s past and present, in a show of partnership in the project.

The College staff and leadership are immensely grateful to all those who have contributed towards the completion of this project, and know that students for many years to come will benefit with the facility that now lays at the heart of the Cornerstone campus.

The Multi-Sports Centre has turned a significant corner this week, with a new colour-scheme highlighting the progression of the build.

Sporting fresh paint – which gives the building a great look – the Centre is beginning to create considerable excitement on the College campus.

Windows were being inserted earlier today, and glass doors are also now in place. 

The building is expected to be completed later in the year, and will provide even greater opportunities for sport and educational activities that will benefit every Cornerstone student.   

The October school holiday break saw a great deal of action on the College property – with ground being turned in preparation for the much anticipated Library extension and the addition of an Indoor Soccer and Multi-sports Complex.

The visual changes will be immediately noticeable to the College community when school recommences mid-October.  The sheer size of the new sporting complex has meant that several large trees have been removed from the edge of the oval, as well as the basketball hoops being taken down from the outdoor basketball courts and car-parking area.  Heavy machinery has been busy making preparation for the next phase which will commence shortly. 

Work will continue into 2010 on these projects, but it is expected that the library extension and relocation of the home economics classes will be completed by the beginning of the new school year. 

The Sporting Complex will cater for a variety of sports, such as indoor soccer, basketball and volleyball.  It will also house additional classrooms on an upper level.   These new facilities will provide tremendous opportunities for students when completed and be a valuable resource to the College and wider community.