From Kindergarten to Prep – A Big Step for Your Child
Transitioning from kindergarten to primary school is a pivotal moment in a child’s life, marking an academic milestone and a significant step towards greater independence and self-discovery. As a parent, guiding your little one through this transition can be both exciting and daunting. This comprehensive guide is designed to support you as you prepare your […]
Parent’s Guide – Why 3 and 4 Year Old Kinder is a Wise Choice
As a parent, you’re constantly making choices that will shape your child’s future. When it comes to early education, the decision between one and two years of kindergarten can be pivotal. Conventional wisdom around early education often points to the “one-and-done” approach, where parents believe a single year of kindergarten is enough. However, emerging research […]
Rachel’s story – Overcoming anxiety through creativity
Rachel has achieved remarkable success through her love for dance and her exceptional creativity. Her achievements include a well-deserved nomination for this year’s Arts, Music, and Culture Celebrating YOUth Award, presented by Cr. Sophie Todorov at the Yarra Ranges Council YOUth Awards night. Additionally, Rachel received the prestigious Cire Community School Courage Award at graduation. […]
Achievements of community groups celebrated
Cire was among approximately 90 representatives from recipients of the Yarra Ranges Council’s 2024 Grants for Community Program at a special celebration event on Thursday evening, 6 December. Hosted by the Council at the Civic Centre in Lilydale, the evening was a great forum for community groups to network with others and share information about […]
Bunnings Trade Skills for Teens
Mt Evelyn students recently had an incredible opportunity to take part in Bunnings’ Trade Skills for Teens program. This three-week program allowed participants to gain hands-on experience and learn basic building skills in a fun, engaging, and rewarding way. As part of the program, students had the chance to tour the Croydon Bunnings store, meet […]
Bella becomes a leader for change
Many of you may already be familiar with the name Bella O’Hara, who has been making waves in our community over the past year. Whether you’re following her on our social media pages or keeping up with the local news, there’s no denying that Bella has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. […]
Christmas comes early for Cire’s new Learner drivers
Christmas has come early for a group of Cire Community School students in the form of their well-earned Learner Driver permits, one of those much anticipated rights-of-passage for young people of their age. The students successfully attained their permits on Friday, 24 November, as a grand finale to successfully completing Changing Gears, a pre-learner driver […]
Recycling Week high on Cire’s radar
National Recycling Week from 13 to 19 November is high on the radar for Cire as it continually looks at how it can do more and better and celebrates what it has achieved to date. One of the core values in Cire’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is Sustainability and our commitment “to ensuring the economic, environmental […]
The Profound Benefits of a Career in Disability Services
Welcome to part 5, our final blog to close this series, “A Spotlight on Community Careers”. We hope you’ve enjoyed having insights into sectors that offer rewarding careers and contribute to community support. A career in disability services is not just a job—it’s a calling that requires compassion, empathy, and dedication to improving the lives […]
