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Cire2022-08-12 07:46:152022-08-12 08:21:04Digging Deep for National Tree Day Debut
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Cire2022-06-02 16:56:142022-06-06 08:57:08Changing Gears at Berwick
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Cire2022-04-29 08:29:212022-04-29 08:42:30Cammy honoured with Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award
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Cire2022-04-28 12:08:422022-04-28 12:09:29Good360 generosity continues| Term 1 | First day – Thursday, 2nd February Last day – Thursday, 6th April |
| Term 2 | First day – Monday, 24th April Last day – Friday, 23rd June |
| Term 3 | First day – Monday, 10th July Last day – Friday, 15th September |
| Term 4 | First day – Monday, 2nd October Last day – Friday, 8th December |
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We are proud to have partnered with @melbournepoly and @foreverfriendsrescue to bring an exciting opportunity to its students. The Certificate II in Animal Care has been introduced as part of the VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) program. This program will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a rewarding career in animal care. As part of the program, students recently participated in a tour of the Forever Friends Animal Rescue facility. Our students particularly enjoyed visiting the cattery and spending time with two surrendered kittens who are currently receiving medical attention. The experience was not only educational but also heart-warming, as the students learned the importance of animal care and the impact it can have on their lives.
Our Wellbeing Leaders and Campus Principals recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the two-day Bessel van der Kolk conference, which proved to be a truly enlightening experience for all involved. As an internationally renowned pioneer in the field of trauma treatment and recovery, Bessel van der Kolk shared his wealth of knowledge and innovative approaches for addressing trauma-informed best practices. By participating in this cutting-edge conference, our education professionals were not only able to delve into the latest research and insights, but also engage in lively discussions to better understand how these trauma-informed practices could be applied to their own work within our campuses. The importance of supporting the emotional wellbeing of our students cannot be overstated, and this enriching event has undoubtedly empowered our Wellbeing Leaders and Campus Principals with the tools and knowledge they need to foster a more supportive and safe learning environment for all. #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySchool #CireSchoolOfChoice #BesselVanDerKolk #BrainMindandBody
Structured workplace learning (SWL) is an innovative educational approach that opens the door for students to gain invaluable real-world experience alongside their secondary studies. It creates a strong foundation for future success by allowing them to develop crucial skills and knowledge that cannot be acquired in a traditional classroom setting alone. It provides: ✔️Enhanced skill development ✔️Practical application of industry knowledge ✔️Assessment of units of competency ✔️Achievement of some learning outcomes for VCE studies ✔️Enhanced employment opportunities Antoinette Burfurd from the Outer Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network (OELLEN) has been instrumental in guiding Yarra Junction students through this unique opportunity. Through informative presentations, she assists them in seeking valuable placements, sheds light on what employers are looking for, and introduces them to the indispensable State Wide SWL Portal. By participating in SWL, students will be better prepared for their future. #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySchool #CireSchoolOfChice #OELLEN
Yesterday we were delighted to welcome Brad Battin MP to Cire Community School's Berwick campus. His campus visit provided a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage in a meaningful dialogue with him, helping them feel heard and valued as they shared their experiences and accomplishments. Brad also had the chance to witness their remarkable achievements first-hand, showcasing the positive impact Cire Community School has had on their lives. We are truly grateful to him for taking the time to connect with our students and our school. As we continue to grow and develop in the Casey region, we eagerly look forward to strengthening our collaboration with Brad in the future. Thank you, Brad. #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySchool #SchoolOfChoice #BradBittinMP #CommunitySupport #CireBerwickCampus
Not long now until the annual @cireservices Community Hub Easter Market! 🐰🥕Support local businesses, learn about programs in the area, enjoy delicious foods and have a fun day out. Here are a few house-keeping items that we'd love to cover: 👉 Dog-friendly event (dogs must be on their leash at all times) 👉 Family-friendly event 👉 Food trucks and coffee vans will be available 👉 Limited on-site parking is available. Please plan ahead. When? Sunday 26 March, 9am to 2pm Where? 33 Kimberley Drive, Chirnside Park (Free entry) If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below. See you there 👋 @cireservices (Items and stalls may vary to ones pictured)
Cire Community School, Yarra Junction student and animal advocate Loki is participating in the 2023 Adventure Dog to raise funds for the 6000 animals that arrive at @animalaid.vic annually. This will be Loki's second time taking part in the event. Participants complete a massive 4km cross-country challenge full of obstacles with their dog. The course requires dedication and mental and physical strength. We're extremely proud of Loki for participating and hope you can support their efforts to raise $500 for a great cause. Donate today by visiting the link in our bio.
Cire's Active Volunteering students helped at the First Impressions Clothing Exchange in Yarra Junction. It's wonderful that students can access fantastic opportunities like this within the Cire community. Guided by FICE coordinator, Renee, the students are developing their employability and personal skills as part of their Work Related Skills units in a social and welcoming setting.
What a fantastic day for the students at @cirecommunityschool Yarra Junction Campus. @varietyvic generously presented our school with 25 brand new bikes! Their corporate partners @turosigiving and @mrpwiredsolutions were also on-campus to help build each bike. Variety's Bikes for Kids program is now in its 21st year and has delivered almost 13,000 bikes for kids living with disability, illness, or experiencing disadvantage. The program is made possible through the generous support of our corporate partners and Variety supporter, @anacondastores. @auscyclingvictoria will also be delivering a 4-week bike education program to the school. We are truly grateful for the generosity of those who helped make this incredible project possible. This fantastic initiative will make a significant impact on the Cire community and provide invaluable positive educational experiences for our young people. #bikesforkids #variety #giving #bikebuild #cire #itsforthekids
Last week was an exciting time as our campuses welcomed back students and staff after the holiday break. Cire's Yarra Junction Campus were delighted in getting to know new faces, setting up positive classroom cultures and creating learning objectives for the students all while still making it enjoyable! The students eased into the new year by playing games and testing out the new play and exercise equipment that has been installed around the campus grounds.
Our incredible Cire Community School teams are back and ready to make their mark! We held a fantastic team planning session at Lilydale Bowling Club, where we welcomed new and familiar team members and collaborated with teams across all Cire campuses. With the enthusiasm, experience and dedication of our growing teams, a world of possibilities await us as we look to create positive change in our school community and beyond in 2023. We look forward to an incredible year ahead. #cirecommunityschool #togetherweachievemore
Meet Olivia, she graduated from Cire Community School in 2022 and is now working at @harrowandharvestcafe in Lilydale. Olivia completed a Certificate III in Community Services and Food Safety at the Cire Mt Evelyn Campus and said it prepared her to apply for jobs after completing school. We asked what she enjoyed most about her experience at school, and she said the freedom of learning, supportive teachers, and Cire doesn't treat students like a number. Olivia has worked at Harrow and Harvest in Lilydale since graduating and is thriving in her new environment. Harrow and Harvest is about enriching the community not only with delicious, healthy food but with supporting local female artists and employing locals to do local work. Be sure to check it out next time you're in Lilydale!
At Cire Services, we prioritize the safety of not only our passengers but also the community at large. To ensure that our fleet of buses meets all safety regulations, mandatory annual inspections are carried out. Road Safety Inspections Pty Ltd, a licensed bus tester, conducts the test. It involves carefully placing each bus onto a shaker, which tests the brakes before examining for rattles or irregularities. To reinforce our commitment to passenger safety, we have chosen to go beyond the annual inspection process and teamed up with Spot On Diesel Services to provide three monthly vehicle safety inspections as well. This means that Cire Services buses are maintained to the highest standards, giving everyone greater peace of mind when travelling with us. #ConnectWithCire #CireBusFleet #BusSafety
While not with the same hype as a Bear Grylls or a Survivor episode, Cire Community School students have notched up their own achievements in the outdoors this year, well beyond their “wildest” dreams. School camps and expeditions have enabled them to move well beyond their comfort zones and develop soft and hard skills they can apply to many aspects of their lives and have loads of fun. Click the link below to read the full article. #CireCommunitySchool #ConnectWithCire #CireSchoolCamps
It was fantastic to meet Karen, and a pleasure to congratulate her on winning the Beats Headphones competition. Karen has decided to pass them on to her daughter, who is a student at our Mt Evelyn campus. It just so happens that she asked for a pair of headphones for Christmas, turning this prize into the perfect gift. We are so thankful for all of Karen's support and thrilled that she was delighted to be named our winner. A big congratulations from all of us at Cire! Follow us on Facebook for more competitions like this in 2023! #ConnectWithCire #BeatsHeadphones #CireCompetitions
Cire's annual Christmas decorating competition was back and in full swing this last month. The displays were so good that we decided to rank them first, second and third. We based our decision on the following factors: student and child-led displays, creativity and spirit, and recycling initiatives. 📣🥁And the winners for 2022 are... 🏆Berwick @Community School in 1st place! Students welcomed the "judging panel" which included members from the Cire executive, safety, facilities and head office teams, by lining the halls with Christmas Carols playing over the speaker system. 🏆Second place was Cire Early Learning Long Daycare in Yarra Junction 🏆Third place was Cire Early Learning Kindergarten in Chirnside Park Thank you to everyone who got involved. The decorations have brought so much joy to the Cire community. We look forward to continuing this tradition in the future.
Cire Service's board and executive teams recently launched its first-ever "Voices of Young People" tour. The team set out to meet with student representatives at each campus to seek feedback on their experience at school. The feedback was raw and honest, and we are incredibly proud of the student's participation. Each group openly discussed the aspects of school they enjoy and suggested what would help further engage them with their education. It was particularly notable that many discussed academic pursuits within and beyond Cire. Many of our students have experienced adversities in their young lives, and witnessing them meet with an executive team with such confidence was truly rewarding to experience. We are dedicated to ensuring students' needs are attended to, and we look forward to continuing this important initiative into the future.
What better way to end the year than a trip to @funfields ? Cire's Lilydale campus ventured out to Whittlesea for a bit of fun during activities week. With everyone eager to jump on the water slides and rides, it was hard to figure out who was having more fun, the staff or the students 🤔 Thanks to all students for their commitment and growth over the year. We are incredibly proud of their resilience, particularly over the last few months. Wishing you all a safe and wonderful break.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and we'd like to let you know that Cire will be taking a break over the Christmas period. We will be closed over the festive period, with some of our services, such as kindergarten and the community school, recommencing in Term 1. So until then, take care of yourself and your loved ones. If you would like further information regarding our opening hours, please feel free to click the link below. On behalf of all of us at Cire, thank you so much for your support this year. We wish you an incredible festive season and look forward to seeing you in 2023! All the best from our team. #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySupport
The @cirecommunityschool Berwick campus was very proud to support the Salvos Christmas Appeal 🎄🎁 Families donated much-needed items over the past few weeks. Students helped pack and deliver the donations to Salvos, who were very appreciative. We thank all our families for donating to this noble cause and helping families who are doing it tough this Christmas.
Loki's mandala is a beautiful and intricate work of art that shows an amazing level of patience and attention to detail. Using wood burning as the medium, this side table mandala is truly a one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to be treasured for years to come. It's amazing to see what our students are capable of when given the opportunity and resources to explore their creativity. We're so proud of Loki for taking the initiative to create this stunning piece of art, and we can't wait to see what they'll come up with next! #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySchool #StudentArt #MandalaArt
