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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 students
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Cire2022-04-07 08:48:452022-04-07 08:54:30CCS in top gear for road safetyKeep up to date by following our Instagram feed
This is Trevor, he's the grandfather of one of our students here at the Cire Community School in Berwick. Trevor volunteers his time every Thursday afternoon to take care of any gardening needs around the campus 🌱👏 We took a moment to ask why he chose to volunteer at Cire Community School. Here's what he had to say. "The first contact I had with the school was during orientation of my granddaughter. I was impressed with the staff and all the work they do. I thought it would be nice if I could help in any small way I could, I'm retired, and this keeps me busy." "It's obvious that students here have different backgrounds and are faced with difficulties. It is fantastic that they have a place like this to come and learn. The students are accepted for who they are and recognised for their individual capabilities and skills." Thank you for being so supportive Trevor. We're glad to have you! #connectwithcire #volunteer #cityofcasey #cirecommunityschool
Last week, the staff and students at Cire Yarra Junction hosted farewell celebration for a group of senior students who have secured employment and further study arrangements. These people have become valuable and familiar faces around our classrooms, and whilst we'll dearly miss them, we are proud of all they have accomplished at Cire and wish them every success. 👍 Mid-year farewell celebrations are usual at Cire as we offer students the opportunity to complete their coursework in a time frame that suits them. #connectwithcire #education #communityschool
Food for the soul on a cold day ❄️🍜 Our VCAL students prepared a yummy lunch for our hungry horde at Berwick - vegetarian noodles with sausage fry and a lentil soup. Digna and Teresa led the students to follow a recipe involving lots of steps. Kudos to the students for taking on tasks to make this meal a success. The noodles were a hit and appreciated by all on campus!
The @cirecommunityschool VCAL students have raised $1,360 for the @cancercouncil Australia Biggest Morning Tea! 👏🌼 Lead fantastically by Jasmine and Tristan, supported by Emily and the other VCAL students, under the guidance of Digna. Our event leaders worked very hard for the past couple of months to arrange the Biggest Moring Tea - registering the fundraiser with the Cancer Council, organising lists of food to be prepared by staff, preparing a shopping list and then baking muffins, cupcakes, brownies and cookies. The students also arranged a bake sale and a raffle with three grand prizes. The students developed skills in a number of ways through this exercise including; leadership, teamwork, collaboration, financial management, event management, confidence building and communication. Congratulations to the students on exceeding their monetary goal and for making this event enjoyable and successful. ℹ️ If you would like to make a contribution, please visit our fundraising page via the link in our bio. #biggestmorningtea #connectwithcire #cirecommunityschool
We're often asked whether the school offers electives. At Cire, students can select from various programs, including photography, cooking and even gym class. A group of students from our gym elective completed a boxing training session with Joel from @uft_berwick in Berwick. UFIT helps members to feel comfortable in their own skin while being surrounded by great people who build, support, challenge, and allow them to grow - we think that resonates very well with us.
We are proud to share that the Cire Community School has been featured on the front of the Star Mail News Education Week 2022 edition for the fourth year in a row! Over 370 students now attend Cire Community School across our Yarra Junction, Mt Evelyn, Lilydale and Berwick campuses. Learn how we are re-engaging young people with education by providing trauma-informed, personalised learning experiences that support them in achieving their goals. ℹ️🗞️ Get your digital copy today (see page.7 for the full article). Visit the link in our bio. #connectwithcire #educationweek
The Trades Fit - Young Women in Trades and Tech Expo was a huge hit with the young women who attended. The students embraced the opportunities available and walked away with bags and buckets full of information about the pathways available to them in trade and tech. The Expo provided a rare chance for these young women to explore the many different trades and technologies out there and get first-hand advice from people in the know. It was clear from the students' enthusiastic response that this is an area where they feel they can excel. With the right support, young women will achieve great things in the trades and technology sector, and this event showcased the possibilities. Hosted by the Department of Education and Training. The Expo presented employment options within the trades and tech industries. Introducing female students in years 9 and 10 to career pathways in traditionally male-dominated industries, providing information about how they can pursue exciting career opportunities in these fields. #connectwithcire #cirecommunityschool #tradefitexpo #tradesforwomen #tradecareers #becomeatradie
Some of our VCAL students spent a session running activities with the grade 5/6 class in Yarra Junction. The students had a great time playing some games, walking around the campus, taking photos together, and learning about how electric model railways worked! Cire Community School prides itself on providing opportunities for students to connect and learn across the year levels.
Thank you to our amazing students and Adam our Wellbeing leader at the Lilydale campus! Your participation in yesterday's photoshoot for the cover of Education Week @starmailnews was incredible. We're excited to be chosen for the third time and appreciate all the support we receive from our local newsgroup. Be sure to pick up a copy next Tuesday!
The students at Cire's Yarra Junction campus participated in some healthy competition with our own version of "MasterChef". Each week the students have gone head-to-head creating different recipes and learning a range of valuable kitchen skills. This week the students made a hearty vegetable soup 🥕🍲 "This is to get us used to making food in the kitchen to be more independent and make our own meals,” said one of the students. #connectwithcire #cooking #education #yarraranges
The Cire Community School is seeking passionate teachers, learning assistants and student wellbeing specialists to join our growing team and make a positive difference in young students' education. Are you or someone you know an education professional who: ✔️wants to re-engage students with education through self-paced learning in areas that interest them ✔️ thrives in a flexible learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their educational and personal goals ✔️ believes that every young person has the right to a quality education no matter their circumstances? Learn more about our current opportunities. Visit the link in our bio @cirecommunityschool We look forward to hearing from you. The Cire Team #connectwithcire
The team at our Yarra Junction campus were highly impressed by VCAL student Roxy's initiative to write a formal request for permission to bring her new puppy Scoota to school as part of her obedience and handling training. Roxy conducted a risk assessment, developed criteria for peer handling and documented a review of the experience. The following are extracts from her submissions: "I believe this short visit will benefit both the puppy and my peers. We aim to encourage the puppy's social skills and expose her to different environments when she is young to boost her development and coping skills... Studies have shown it boosts dopamine and motivates learning... I enjoyed the experience, and I think most other people did too... it definitely benefited people to have her at the start of the day and to start off on a good note and a happy note." Experiences like these allow students to develop a range of skills, including communication, organisation and planning, risk assessment, and reflection.
Middle school student Fraser has enjoyed using the programming software and 3D printer on campus. He had the idea to design and print promotional Cire "trolley tokens" for the recent open night held at the Yarra Junction Campus. Fraser successfully achieved several learning outcomes through this innovative and self-driven project. The result is a fantastic product that the school, and most importantly, Fraser can be very proud of. #educationbutbetter #coolaustralia #teaching #independentschool #school #learningoutcomes
It is with great pride that we announce Cire Community School’s student, Cameron (Cammy) was presented with the inaugural “Cowey Selman Kokoda Award” at the ANZAC Day service in Monbulk. The award was made available to Year 11 students throughout the Shire of Yarra Ranges and was created to encourage young people to research and understand the significance of the Kokoda campaign. Cammy’s submission was recognised for its accurate reflection of the sacrifices made as well as her own experience with adversity and, like those who served, her willingness to strive to create positive change. (Blog post to come later this week) The scholarship will provide Cammy with an all-expenses paid 10-day walk of the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea and visit historical sites along the way with @getawaytrekkingaus The award is the initiative of the 39th Infantry Battalion (1941-43) Association Inc. and the Mt Evelyn RSL, Monbulk RSL - Sub Branch inc Lilydale RSL
Make sure you visit Cire Community School, Yarra Junction's student Johnny Petrie's "Transportation Photography Expo" at the Yarra Junction Library between 26th and 27th May. Johnny's passion for automotives is beautifully captured in his work. We are extremely proud of his initiative in organising this event. What an achievement! From capturing the images to printing them for display and arranging the event with the local library. Well done, Johnny. We look forward to seeing your expo next month! The Cire Team
We're proud of our students who acted as ambassadors at the recent Berwick campus Open Evening. They showed fantastic leadership skills and helped tour attendees around campus, explaining what school is like and how Cire has impacted their lives. Young people attending with their families could relate to our student's experiences, coming from similar circumstances and mentioned how great it was to meet current students. Everyone who attended said how great it was to chat with students and see first-hand the difference Cire has made in their lives. Well done team!
We are seeking teachers who are passionate about engaging students in years 7 to 12 with education through self-paced, trauma-informed learning to join our growing team - Apply today! Cire Community School offers an inclusive, alternative education option for students in years 5 to 12, helping establish positive relationships with education for life-long learning. The perks at Cire: - One of the largest not-for-profit education providers in the Yarra Ranges and Casey municipality. - Attractive salary packaging and novated leasing benefits. - A motivated team focused on supporting youth. - Regular personal development opportunities, ongoing support and mentoring. - Access to Employee Assistant Program services. - Staff discount on Cire Early Learning services and Cire Training courses. Find the position description here: https://bit.ly/3JpQekq Be part of Cire's exciting growth and play an active role in students' education. Submit your application by sending your CV and Cover Letter to Jobs@cire.org.au
It was great to have families, guardians, youth and service providers back on-site this week at our open evening events, touring the campuses and learning about Cire's alternative education option for young people. Thank you to all who dropped in throughout the week. If you weren't able to attend or you have any questions, please feel free to submit a direct message, and a member of our team will get back to you. The Cire Team
Last but certainly not least, we invite you to join us tonight at the Berwick campus Open Evening. Drop-in between 5pm and 7pm to meet our team, tour our campus and learn about our alternative education model supporting students in years 7 to 12. 120 Enterprise Ave, Berwick (Follow Enterprise Ave to the end and you will see the Cire Community School entrance gates) We look forward to meeting you.
Tonight we are opening the doors to our Mount Evelyn campus and Lilydale site - tour our locations and learn more about the education model we offer students in years 7 to 12. The new Lilydale site is an extension of our Mt Evelyn campus, allowing us to increase our capacity. We invite you to attend both locations to see all the Mt Evelyn campus has to offer. Lilydale Site: 34-40 John St, Lilydale Mt Evelyn Campus: 20 Old Hereford Rd, Mount Evelyn
