CEL families benefit from Inger Rice supported pilot
Cire Early Learning (CEL) has been greatly encouraged by how children and their families benefit from a pilot program where we appointed a part-time Wellbeing Coordinator, thanks to funding support from the Inger Rice Foundation for the pilot initiative. CEL has been increasingly aware of the need for a wellbeing educator to offer readily accessible […]
Discover the Amazing Benefits of VCE VET Certificate II in Retail Services!
In today’s dynamic job market, gaining practical skills and knowledge early on can be a game-changer for high school students. Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, such as the Certificate II in Retail Services, provide an excellent opportunity to do just that. When incorporated into the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) VET program, this certification […]
Empowering Early School Leavers
Every year, a significant number of students choose to leave school before completing their formal education. While this decision may be influenced by various factors such as personal circumstances, academic challenges, or career aspirations, it does not mean the end of their educational journey. Early school leavers have the opportunity to transition to accredited training […]
Life Lessons Learned Through Lawn Bowling
Cire students studying Community Services had an exciting opportunity to deepen their understanding of seniors in their local area through the simple game of lawn bowls. Students got to spend some quality time with the Lilydale Bowling Club members as part of their Facilitate the Empowerment of Older People unit. Upon visiting the bowling club, […]
Free concert for youth, by youth
Excitement is building as students from Cire Community School Yarra Junction prepare for a free concert for youth and by youth, to be staged by students from Cire Community School Yarra Junction at ECOSS in Wesburn on Friday, 15 September. As part of the 2023 Youth Week celebrations, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for […]
Cire Students in top gear with Variety bikes
Students at Cire Community School’s Yarra Junction campus are enjoying a major upshift in gear, thanks to the Variety Bikes for Kids program. The fleet of 25 bikes is providing students with many diverse benefits ranging from additional opportunities to connect with each other and develop and share an interest, assist with self-regulation, encourage leadership […]
National Tree Planting Day a Perfect Fit for Cire
National Tree Planting Day 2023 was the perfect fit recently for Cire Community School (CCS) to help “green” the Lilydale campus and provide students with hands-on experience to connect with revegetation projects and nature’s benefits. It was fueled by a grant of $400 from Planet Ark for seedlings and the support of Candlebark Community Nursery […]
FICE Upcycling kicks goals for the environment
FICE’s upcycling workshops, transforming used clothing not fit-for-sale into useable products, have been touted as an exemplary and creative solution in helping address the impact of waste in the environment. According to Heather Willison (she/her), Sustainability Victoria’s Program Lead for the Circular Economy Communities Fund, the project is a stand out “as textiles are a […]
Grants boost for Lilydale campus makeover
Cire Community School’s Lilydale campus is undergoing a makeover thanks to three recent grants to help enhance the outdoor environment and the workshop area. Turf and planter boxes were installed last week in outdoor shaded spaces to make them more engaging for learning and connecting with others. The project was funded by a grant of […]
