Once a term, students from several small schools come together for a full day of learning, activities and, perhaps most importantly, friendship.
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The cluster days bring together students from Lemnos, Zeerust, Ardmona and Harston, with around 50 children taking part across the schools.
The program is planned together at the beginning of each year, with the schools working out a different focus for each term.
The days include science, technology, performing arts and sport, with activities adapted to suit different age groups.
Students may be divided into junior and senior groups depending on the activities, ensuring everyone can take part at an appropriate level.
While the learning opportunities are an important part of the days, the friendships formed between students from the different schools have become one of the biggest benefits.
When the cluster days first began, students could be a little hesitant when meeting children from other schools.
Now, they often jump off the bus and head straight to friends they have made through the program.
The schools also provide an opportunity for students to build relationships with children they may eventually meet again when they head to secondary school.
The sports day has been particularly popular, giving students the chance to compete in events including high jump, hurdles and other athletics activities while earning ribbons along the way.
The cluster days also provide small schools with opportunities they may not otherwise be able to offer on their own.
For schools without their own bus, getting to the different venues can be an added challenge, but the benefits of bringing the students together make the days well worthwhile.
Whether they are experimenting with science and technology, performing, competing in sport or simply catching up with friends, the cluster days give students the chance to learn, connect and experience something beyond the classroom.
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