Transition
Days
We warmly encourage all prospective students to attend our Transition Days, giving them the opportunity to experience our learning environment and become familiar with our curriculum.
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In the first half of the year, we offer general Open Days for families to explore our school. Alongside these, we also run dedicated Transition Days designed specifically to support students as they prepare to join our community.
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Open Days: See 'Upcoming Events'
College Open Tour - all ages
When: Monday 30th March
Time: 10am - 11am
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What: College Open Tour - Grade 5 / 6
When: Wednesday 8th April
Time: 10am - 11am
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Transition Days: more information to come
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Independent Transition Date: Tuesday 22nd Sept 2026
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Statewide Transition Date: Tuesday 8th Dec 2026
Please request an information pack from Admin@CornerInletCollege.org or chat with your Administration Officer at your primary school.
Cycle Calendar
At CIC we strive to be a little bit different. Our timetable runs on Cycles, rather than Terms. With 8 Cycles running over the year.
​This allows students & educators to be refreshed and fully engaged for the whole cycle without running out of steam as the term progresses. School commences at the same time as other schools at the start of the year and finishes at the same time at the end of the year. The total number of days that students will be at school is roughly the same as at other independent schools.
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Please view our calendar for a full list of Student Free Days, Public Holidays & Cycle Terms.
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School Starts: January 29th 2026
School Ends: December 20th 2026
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Cycle 1: 29th Jan to 27th January
Break: 2nd March to 6th March
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Cycle 2: 10th March to 10th April
Break: 13th April to 17th April
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Cycle 3: 20th April to 22nd May
Break: 25th May to 29th May
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Cycle 4: 1st June to 26th June
Break: 29th June to 10th July
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Cycle 5: 13th July to 14th August
Break: 17th August to 21st August
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Cycle 6: 24th August to 24th Sept.
Break: 28th Sept to 2nd Oct
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Cycle 7: 5th Oct to 6th Nov
Break: 9th Nov to 13th Nov
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Cycle 8: 16th Nov to 10th Dec (final day of school)
Break: End of year summer holidays. Start new in 2027.
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Curriculum
At Corner Inlet College, our Years 7–9 curriculum is designed to support students as individuals, fostering curiosity, confidence and a genuine connection to learning. As an independent school, we take a flexible and student-centred approach, recognising that every young person learns differently.
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Students engage in a balanced program that includes core learning areas such as English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities, alongside integrated, project-based learning that connects these subjects to real-world contexts. Our curriculum places strong emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, while also supporting the development of social and emotional wellbeing.
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A key feature of our program is a strong focus on movement and outdoor education. We recognise the importance of physical activity, time in nature, and learning beyond the classroom in supporting both wellbeing and engagement. Students regularly participate in outdoor experiences, hands-on activities, and movement-based learning as part of their weekly routine.
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Our goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel safe to take risks, develop independence, and build the skills they need for future pathways.