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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
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Cire2022-04-12 14:51:222022-04-14 08:53:17Welcome boot up for studentsKeep up to date by following our Instagram feed
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Last week, 24 VCAL students and 5 staff from Cire Community School's Yarra Junction campus headed to chilly Sovereign Hill at Ballarat for a 3-day school camp. They were relieved to find their accommodation was toasty warm with the bonus of being inside the grounds of Sovereign Hill. The students and staff enjoyed a lovely balance of free time to explore all that the place has to offer as well as structured activities, including a confectionary-making demonstration which allowed the students to see how traditional hard-boiled sweets were made. The taste testing at the end was popular. The confectionary store was a huge hit with a number of students, with so many different delicious flavours to choose from! On the second day, they had the opportunity to ride a mine carriage 20 metres underground and learn the story of the Creswick mine disaster in the late 1800s. The experience included a realistic guided mine tour with projections and audio. On their final night, they were enthralled by the spectacular Aura sound and light show. The show consisted of three different experiences - a 3D cinematic experience that explored the creation of gold, as part of the Big Bang Theory, the experience was a light projection onto a lake that told the indigenous histories of the local land. It concluded in a sound and light extravaganza which told the history of the Victorian gold rush through projections onto canvas and live fire, light and sound. Staff and students report that the camp was an absolute blast. Connections were formed, and memories were made! The students were so respectful and appreciative of the opportunities presented, and they cannot wait for their next adventure! #ConnectWithCire #CirCommunitySchool #CireStudents #CireSchoolCamp #SovereignHill #SovereignHillBallarat
Our students have been busy preparing for our upcoming Community BBQ and Market! This event will be held on 1st December, from 11am to 2pm, at 120 Enterprise Avenue in Berwick. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Miracle Babies Foundation. There will be a range of hand-made goodies on sale, including a large range of plants. This is a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping while supporting a worthy cause. Our students have put a lot of effort into making these items, and we hope that our families and community members will come out to support them. We look forward to seeing you there! #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySchool #CommunityFundraiser #CommunitySupport #MiracleBabiesFoundation
Hi, I'm Matt; as the Fleet Coordinator for Cire buses, I oversee a fleet of 16 buses and 20 casual drivers. We transport to and from 3 of the Cire Campuses daily, traveling a combined distance of over 1200 km. Our bus routes cover a wide area, from Reefton to Croydon and all the way to Cockatoo, to name a few. In addition to transporting students to and from school each day, we also provide transportation for the Cire Early Learning Outside School Hours Care and Vacation Care programs. My role is to ensure that our vehicles are well-maintained and that our drivers are appropriately trained and licensed. I work closely with the school to ensure our buses operate on schedule. I take great pride in overseeing the Cire bus fleet. Working together as a team can provide a safe and reliable transportation service for our students. Give us a wave 👋 next time you see us out and about 🚌 #ConnectWithCire #CireCommunitySchool #CommunitySupport
A wet, wild & woolly Melbourne spring day did nothing to dampen the spirits of our year 5 and 6 students as they toured the @foreverfriendsrescue in Yarra Junction. At the invitation of our incredible senior students who volunteer each week, the class embarked on a wonderful day of becoming acquainted with furry and feathery friends. They cannot wait to return next week so that we can undertake some vital cleaning, patting, and walking duties! Thank you to Forever Friends Animal Rescue for being so accommodating and empowering the students to learn new skills and responsibilities.
Orientation sessions for Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs were recently held at Cire Community School. The purpose of the sessions was to introduce students to the various VET programs available to them so that they can make informed choices for their VCE Vocational Major learning programs. Two of the programs offered to Cire Community School students for 2023 are the Certificate II in Horticulture and the Certificate II in Cookery. These programs provide the skills that can lead to exciting careers in these growing industries. #connectwithcire #cirecommunityschool #cireschoolofchoice #cookingskills #horticultureskills #vcevocational
At 10:55am, students and staff at the Cire Berwick Campus formed a circle outdoors to recognise Remembrance Day. Xavier read details about the day and its significance in Australia. At 11am, the Last Post was played over the Public Address system. We are so proud of our students for the respect they showed.
The @Cirecommunityschool VCAL students who volunteer at @foreverfriendsrescue are making a big difference in the lives of both the animals and themselves. The students complete a variety of tasks around the property, including cleaning out pens and feeding the animals. However, the most important part of their visits is to simply spend time with the animals. For many of the rescue's residents, interacting with people is a vital part of their adoption process. The students' company is invaluable in helping the animals to feel comfortable and safe around humans. By the end of their visits, it's clear that both the students and the animals benefit from the experience. The students have gained a range of valuable skills, both personal and professional. Through their involvement in the program, they have developed responsibility, organisation and communication skills. Just as importantly, they have gained a sense of empathy and compassion for all creatures. By volunteering at Forever Friends Animal Rescue, the students are making a real difference in the lives of both animals and people. #ConnectWithCire #BrigtherFutures #Volunteer
As part of a focus on sustainability, our wonderful Yarra Junction year 5 and 6 students visited two businesses to learn more about responsible practices. The class visited Replas - Recycled Plastic Products and learned about the single-use plastic problem we're facing across our oceans and solutions that can be implemented to make a difference. We also visited the fabulous, @hereandtheremakers in Boronia, where we learnt about the @terracycleaus program that operates there and the endless possibilities to reuse and repurpose materials. The students were invited to sew a roll-up pencil case using an upcycled pillowcase. In our class reflections that followed, students described their experiences as "inspiring", "interesting", "intriguing" and "fun." Watch this space over the next few weeks for the exciting response from the Yarra Junction Juniors, it's definitely not going to be rubbish! #Sustainability #ConnectWithCire #TerraCycle #Recycling
Healthy minds and bodies at Cire Community School for Mental Health Week. Last week the awesome Wellbeing Team at Cire's Yarra Junction campus planned a week of activities to acknowledge Mental Health month. These consisted of Mindful Monday, Training Tuesday, Thankful Thursday and culminating in Fiesta Friday. Highlighting the importance of healthy bodies to ensure a healthy mind, the school community came together for activities each day. Friday's fiesta was a huge hit with some healthy competition including hula hooping, donut eating, pinata smashing and limbo. Students and staff had a ball, laughing and playing together. To top it off, we enjoyed delicious tacos for lunch. It was great to see every member of the school community involved, including our newest maintenance team member Jorge, who entertained us with La Cucaracha, in Spanish. The Cire Community School believes strongly in the importance of building and maintaining a positive school culture and a safe learning environment. It is events such as these, that bring us together and help to build positive relationships between staff and students.
It's been two weeks since the Cire Berwick campus celebrated R U OK? day. Students prepared posters, "feelings emojis", and baked cupcakes for the whole school to enjoy together. There was a general sense of caring and looking out for one another around the campus. We discussed ways of check-in in with one another and look forward to continuing our learnings into the new term. #RUOKDay
What an incredible end to Term 3 for our Year 5 and 6 students at the Yarra Junction (YJ) campus. Over the past ten weeks, they have been working hard to develop their photography skills. On Friday, the class hosted a fabulous celebration of their learning by putting on a gallery for the rest of the YJ campus, and their families to enjoy.
Students and staff across all campuses celebrated Footy Day in the lead-up to this week's AFL Grand Final 🏉🏆 Here are some moments from the Berwick campuses celebrations where students helped decorate the campus in paper chains and shared a campus lunch.
As part of R U Ok? Day last week, students at the Cire Community School in Mount Evelyn completed a series of puzzles and challenges designed to encourage them to check in with each other and show kindness and respect. The students showed great collaborative problem solving, creativity and communication skills as they made their way through the challenges. In the end, they were rewarded with a buried treasure. It was a great way to learn about the importance of checking in and being kind to one another. Thank you to everyone who participated! #RUOKDay
Cire's VCAL students are sowing the seeds for a sustainable future 🌱 Returning healthy, sustainable & indigenous ecosystems to the Victorian landscape with @TreeProject Active Volunteering students participated over two days with the Tree Project to prepare plastic surrounds and plant seedlings at a local vineyard. Students demonstrated employability skills such as communication, working in a team and problem-solving as they braved the wet and cold conditions to plant over 180 seedlings. To learn more about the project and how you too can get involved at @TreeProject #ConnectWithCire #TreeProject
Breaking boundaries with a friendly game of Basketball 🏀 👏 The @Cirecommunityschool 's VCAL students in Berwick organised a game of Basketball with students from the neighbouring Nossal High School. We were so impressed by the student's display of leadership and initiative in arranging the game and resources needed. It was great to see our students connect with students from other schools, and it was particularly rewarding to see the teams comprised of students from each school. #ConnectWithCire #ASchoolOfChoice
Teams, students and participants across @cireservices celebrating our rainbow youth for #WearItPurpleDay! 🟣 🟣 🟣 On Wear it Purple Day and every day, we stand with the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to create a supportive, safe and empowering environment for all. To find out more information on how you can get involved or resources to learn more about how you can support our LGBTQIA+ young community, head on over to @wear_it_purple #connectwithcire #wearitpurpleday #WIPD2022
This morning the staff and students at the Cire Community School in Yarra Junction said farewell to the facilities and maintenance guru Riki! We shared a cooked breakfast with Riki this morning before presenting him with a personalised trophy and taking a mould of his hand prints to create a paver to honour their much-loved team member. Riki has been there to lend a hand, care for our facilities and always have a great chat for many years. Thank you for all your work, Riki. We wish you all the best on your endevours. The team and students at Cire.
Have you raised your voice for the Lilydale Youth Hub? 📣 With funding set to end this December, we're asking the community to help convince the government to continue this vital service that supports hundreds of young people in the Yarra Ranges area! For more information or to show your support please visit the link in our bio. Cire Services Incorporated. is proud to be part of the consortia behind the Hub, which is lead by @inspiroCHS and includes Oonah Health & Community Services Aboriginal Corporation Anchor Inc Eastern Community Legal Centre #youthsupport #community #yarraranges
What a great day! Students across all year levels enjoyed a school incursion with @blacksnakeproductions 🦎 We divided the school into two groups, group one included the senior and middle years students, while group two included middle year students and junior students. Experiences like this encourage peer education and collaboration in a safe and familiar environment. We learned some amazing facts, and had a lot of laughs as well. It was great to see the students lean into the experience and really enjoy themselves. The session was then followed by a whole-school pizza party thanks to @pizza.party.hire 🍕👏 @cireservices @cirecommunityschool #ConnectWIthCire
