LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY

The Labour Day Public Holiday is this Monday 9th March (week 7).

Wayi School will be closed on this day (no school)

BASKETBALL BAN AT WAYI

Thank you to families who have shared feedback regarding the recent changes to basketball at school. We understand that for many students, basketball is much more than a game — it supports regulation, focus, connection and overall wellbeing. Physical activity plays an important role in learning readiness and emotional balance, and we value the positive impact it has for our students.

Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff. The recent changes were made in response to specific safety concerns and were not made lightly.

To continue supporting students who benefit from basketball, we are implementing the following changes:

– Small supervised basketball sessions with one teacher and one shared school-provided ball

– Structured play with clear expectations and adult support to promote safety and positive regulation

– Access to alternative structured physical activities to support regulation and engagement

We are committed to working collaboratively with families to ensure students’ wellbeing and engagement needs are supported while maintaining a safe environment for everyone. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss these arrangements further.

SPECIAL LUNCH ORDER DAY – PAYMENTS DUE TUESDAY 10TH MARCH

On Friday 13th March, we are having our Special Lunch Order Day! For just $6, students can enjoy a delicious lunch deal that includes:

1. 🌯 Chicken or plant-based wrap (Chicken tender or plant-based tender, lettuce, cheese, egg free mayo)

2.🍦 Zooper Dooper

Don’t miss out on this tasty treat! Payments are due by Tuesday 10th March via Compass Events. Paper order forms were also sent home yesterday.

Make sure to get orders in on time!

BASKETBALL PROGRAM – WEEK 8

Under the grant received from Sporting Schools, students will participate in a 30-minute session with coaches from the Craigieburn Basketball Association starting in week 8.

Students in Rooms 1-10 will participate on Monday and Tuesday.

Students in Rooms 11-18 will participate on Wednesday

Students in Rooms 19-26 will participate on Thursday.

The Intensive Clinic will be on Friday (select students only)

Parents will be informed of their child’s scheduled time by their classroom teachers via Seesaw Messages.

Please ensure students come to school with their water bottle and wearing their runners.

ROOMS 3 & 4

Continuous Reporting Focus – Math (number)

Room 3

In Room 3, students have been exploring numbers 1–10 during our Maths lessons through a variety of engaging songs, stories and sensory activities. Favourite songs such as “5 Little Frogs” and “10 in the Bed,” along with the story “10 Little Dinosaurs,” have helped bring our learning to life. Through these fun and interactive experiences, students are beginning to develop early number skills, including counting and understanding one-to-one correspondence. Using concrete materials, movement and sensory elements supports engagement and allows our learners to actively participate in their learning.

Room 4

Our students in Room 4 have been exploring numbers through fun, hands-on activities. By using games, counting objects, and interactive learning tools, the children are developing their understanding of numbers in an engaging and meaningful way. These activities help build strong early numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning.