Week 2, Term 3, 2026

17th July 2026

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CELEBRATIONS

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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!

KEY INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK

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AEU STOP WORK ACTION – THURSDAY 23 JULY INFORMATION FOR PARENT/CARERS/GUARIDANS

On Thursday 23rd July 2026, members of the Australian Education Union (AEU) will participate in a 24 hour stopwork action.

As a result, a number of our leadership, teaching and education support staff will be participating. This will impact our ability to operate the full school program as normal.

We are providing early notice of this action to support families in making alternative arrangements where required.

Please complete this form by 3:00pm Wednesday 22nd July.

Thursday 23rd of July- Industrial Action – Fill out form

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TERM 3 CLASSROOM INFORMATION SESSION

Our term 3 classroom information session for parents/carers only will be held on Wednesday, July 22nd (week 2, term 3), starting promptly at 4pm and concluding at 4.30pm.

These sessions are opportunities for parents to meet the class teacher and gain more knowledge of class programs, and the main focus will be shared at the beginning of next term.

We understand that it can be difficult to obtain supervision for students during this time and to further support participation in the sessions, families will also be able to join in online.

We look forward to seeing you online or in person for this session.

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VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM – WEEK 3 (ROOMS 19-26 ONLY)

We’re excited to be welcoming volleyball to our school from 27–31 July as part of the Sporting Schools program.

Sporting Schools allows students to experience different sports in a fun, supportive environment, encouraging them to get active, build confidence, learn new skills and, most importantly, enjoy participating.

Throughout the week, students in Rooms 19–26 will take part in volleyball sessions with experienced coaches. Whether they’re picking up a volleyball for the first time or building on skills they already have, the focus will be on having a go, working together and celebrating each student’s successes.

We’re looking forward to seeing our students embrace this exciting opportunity and enjoy a wonderful week of movement, learning and fun.

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SCHOOL COUNCIL PUBLIC REPORTING MEETING

Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend our upcoming School Council Public Reporting Meeting, where we will present our Annual Report to the school community. This meeting provides an opportunity to hear about our school’s achievements and student outcomes.

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Date: Wednesday 29th July (week 3, term 3)
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Wayi School Administration Building

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To assist with planning, please RSVP via the following link by Wednesday 22nd July: School Council Public Reporting Meeting RSVP – Fill out form

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We encourage all members of our community to attend and stay informed about our school’s progress.

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SCHOOL COUNCIL COMMUNITY MEMBER VACANCY

Wayi School currently has a Community Member vacancy on the School Council. School Council plays an important role in the governance of our school, and no prior experience is required — there will be opportunities to learn in the role. This is a voluntary position.

To be eligible, nominees must:

Be aged 18 years or over

Not be a parent or guardian of a current Wayi School student

Not be employed by the Department of Education

About the Role:

Meetings are generally held twice a term on Wednesdays in Weeks 3 and 7, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, either at Wayi School or via Webex.

The successful nominee will serve for the remainder of the current term of office, ending March 2028.

We welcome expressions of interest from members of our broader school community, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, local community members and others who have an interest in supporting Wayi School and its students.

If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please encourage them to submit an Expression of Interest of no more than 50 words outlining why they would like to be part of the Wayi School Council. Expressions of Interest should be emailed to wayi.school@education.vic.gov.au.

For more information about School Council, please visit the Wayi School website.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the school on 03 7300 6600.

BUILDING KNOWLEDGE

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KEY WORD SIGN OF THE WEEK

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Performance: With both hands flat at right angles to each other, palms facing you; tap wrists together twice.