Careers Quest: Striving Towards An Amazing Future
It’s midday at the RSPCA, and students of Cire Community School’s Yarra Junction campus are inspecting the animals’ living conditions with the RSPCA’s education officer. Some students are listening avidly; others are watching the animals snuffle around their enclosures. Most have been doubtful of their career options, unsure of their capabilities and indifferent to opportunities […]
FICE Lilydale’s move to Yarra Junction
For five years, FICE has supported over 400 women by providing training, experience, pre-loved business attire and community at Lilydale and Yarra Junction.  Cire is excited to announce that FICE Lilydale is moving to its purpose-built shopfront at Yarra Junction. Surrounded and supported by the Yarra Junction community, Cire is confident that FICE will continue […]
100 Languages of Learning and Creativity
What do paintings, squiggles, singing, dancing, and building have in common? They’re all languages of children, and they were all to be enjoyed by visitors to Cire Early Learning (CEL) Mount Evelyn’s very first Art Show. Families came together to view countless works of art by none other than the children of the centre, proudly […]
Haunting Yarra Junction’s Halloween Street Party
Last Halloween saw the eerie gates open between the spirit realm and Yarra Junction, home of Cire’s Halloween Street Party, on Halloween 2024. As a freshly graduated ghost from The Other Side, I was eager to float into the world and scare some unsuspecting humans. Over three thousand roamed the street and cricket grounds in […]
Unlock Their Potential: Cire’s Junior Years Program
In a world where education is more than just academics, childhood development and learning benchmarks are rapidly changing. No longer can we rely on a standardised approach to education; each child deserves a tailored system that recognises their unique potential and cherishes their distinctive learning style. Cire Community School’s Junior Years Program is an innovative […]
Nourishing Young Minds with Healthy and Sustainable Menus
Are you tired of battling fussy eaters and worried about the nutritional value of the food your children consume? If so, you’re not alone. Many parents, guardians, and grandparents share your concerns. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Lara, our new cook at Cire’s Mt Evelyn Early Learning Centre, who is revolutionising how […]
Community Road Safety High on the Radar
Road safety for all has been a focus at Cire Community School in recent weeks with the delivery of Changing Gears, a tailored pre-Learner driver education program, and also a Looking After our Mates (LAOM) presentation. The sessions were funded through Community Road Safety Program (CRSP) grants from the Department of Transport and Planning. The […]
Vasili’s Garden and Cire Students: A Partnership in Learning
For over six years, Cire has proudly contributed to Vasili’s Garden to Kitchen, a quarterly magazine distributed nationally, including New Zealand. It is headed by celebrity gardener Vasili Kanidiadis, known for his gardening show on 7+ and range of branded gardening products. The magazine features Cire students who have crafted themed recipes and prepared dishes […]
Kayla’s Courageous Journey to Achieving Her Dream – Part 2
In mid-last year, I had the privilege of meeting an extraordinary young woman named Kayla. I posted Part 1 of her story, where she shared her inspiring journey of moving from her hometown of Cairns to the Yarra Valley, where she enrolled at Cire Community School. This move marked a significant turning point in her […]
