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CELEBRATIONS

MINI WOOLIES OFFICIAL OPENING

At the end of last term, we marked a dream come true for our school with the official opening of our very own Mini Woolies!

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We were honoured to welcome special guests the Hon. Ros Spence MP, Sheila O’Reilly from the Mini Woolies program, representatives from Mini Woolies, the wonderful team from Woolworths Highlands, and members of our School Council who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone.

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This project is truly a dream come true for our school. Our Mini Woolies will provide students with authentic, hands-on learning experiences in a realistic supermarket environment, helping them develop valuable literacy, numeracy, communication, customer service and workplace skills. Through interactive learning and real-world experiences, students will build confidence, independence and job-readiness that will support their future pathways.

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Mini Woolies has already supported thousands of young people across Australia and New Zealand, creating opportunities for students to develop practical life and employment skills in a safe and supportive environment.

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A huge thank you to Woolworths, Mini Woolies, Fujitsu, our local Woolworths Highlands team, staff, students and families who have helped make this opportunity possible. We cannot wait to see our students thrive as they learn, grow and gain valuable real-world experience through this amazing program.

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100 DAYS OF PREP – 100 DAYS OF VOICE, CHOICE AND INDEPENDENCE – WEDNESDAY 22 JULY

Our Prep students are about to reach an exciting milestone – 100 Days of Prep! Over the past 100 days, they have explored their voice, made meaningful choices, and continued developing their independence in ways that are unique to each learner.

From building relationships and learning new routines to celebrating personal achievements and developing new skills, every student’s journey has been different. We are incredibly proud of the determination, growth, and joy our Prep students have shown and look forward to celebrating this special milestone together.

Dress Up as a 100-Year-Old

One of the highlights of the day will be seeing our Prep students transformed into 100-year-olds! Start planning those creative costumes now—we can’t wait to see everyone’s fantastic ideas.

100 Days of Learning & Growing

Students will enjoy a range of engaging classroom activities that celebrate their first 100 days at school. Through creative arts and crafts, students will reflect on their learning journey and the many ways they have explored their voice, exercised choice, and built independence.

100 Days Food Challenge

Children will take part in a fun and tasty activity by creating a plate or snack featuring 100 food items. Think chips, crackers, cereal pieces, or even 100s and 1000s—get creative!

Stories and Celebrations

We’ll enjoy special 100 Days stories, reflect on our learning journey, and celebrate with music, laughter, and plenty of memorable photo opportunities.

Celebrating Every Step

The first 100 days of school are about so much more than counting—they’re about celebrating each student’s unique journey. At Wayi School, we recognise and celebrate every step our students take as they explore their voice, make choices, and build independence in ways that are meaningful to them.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students and families. One hundred days ago, our Prep students began their school journey at Wayi School, and we are proud to celebrate how much they have learned, experienced, and achieved together. The countdown is on—we can’t wait to celebrate 100 Days of Voice, Choice & Independence!