Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

Welcome to Week 11 Term 1 Caves Beach Public School for 2025

Celebration Assembly Special Guest

Our Term 1 Celebration Assembly will take place this Thursday at 9.40am. On this day we will celebrate and congratulate students on their achievements throughout this term. This term we have a very special guest speaker, Lauren Parker an Australian para-triathlete and para-cyclist, who we are proud to say is also an ex-Caves Beach student!  We invite all family and friends of students to come and join in this special event.

Parent Teacher Interviews

I would like to extend our thanks to all the parents and carers who attended our recent parent-teacher interviews. Your involvement is invaluable to the educational journey of your child and plays a crucial role in their success at school.

Parent-teacher interviews provide a wonderful opportunity for you to engage with our dedicated teaching staff and discuss your child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. These conversations are essential as they foster a collaborative approach to your child’s education, ensuring that we are all working together to support their learning and development.

Your insights and feedback during these meetings help us tailor our teaching strategies to better meet the needs of each student. It is through this partnership that we can create a more effective learning environment, where every child can thrive.

Real Schools

Building Emotional Awareness Through Affective Language

At school, we are focusing on affective language—a way of communicating that helps children understand emotions, take responsibility for their actions, and strengthen relationships. Instead of just telling students what to do, we express how their actions impact others.

For example:

🔹 "Watching you help your friends makes me proud because it shows kindness."

🔹 "I feel frustrated when I see rubbish on the ground because we all share this space."

🔹 "I am grateful to see you working together to complete that maths problem because it shows teamwork."

This approach encourages students to think beyond rules and consequences, helping them develop empathy and self-awareness.

At home, small changes in language can have a big impact:

🔹 "I am really impressed at how you tried your best at that task because it shows determination."

🔹 "Not knowing where you are makes me worried because I want to know you're safe."

Using affective language at home and school helps children connect emotions to their actions, creating a more thoughtful and caring environment.

Anzac Day

As Anzac Day falls in the school holidays this year, we will be holding our school Anzac Ceremony this Wednesday 9th April. On Anzac Day we invite all students to participate in the Swansea RSL commemorative march and service. We ask that students participating in the march meet Caves Beach staff and the student leadership team at the front of McDonald’s ready for an 11am start. Students are to come in full school uniform including a school hat. Parents will be able to meet their children at Swansea RSL Club at the end of the march or after the short memorial service which takes place at the front of the RSL Club.

Cross Country

Last Thursday we held a very successful, school cross country event. Students should be commended for their participation and effort. All participants should be proud of their efforts.

Holidays

I would like to thank everyone for all the hard work that has been completed this term. I look forward to seeing everyone in Term 2 after we all have a very well-earned holiday. Please have a fun relaxing holiday and stay safe. For students Term 2 commences on Wednesday 30th April 2025.

Sue Gibson

Principal

Week 11

• Monday 7th April - PSSA Soccer Boys
• Tuesday 8th April - PSSA Soccer Girls
• Wednesday 9th April - Anzac Ceremony
• Thursday 10th April - Celebration Assembly
• Friday 11th April - Easter Hat Parade

Week 1

• Wednesday 30th April -  School commences
• Wednesday 30th April - PSSA Netball Rounds 1 & 2

Week 2

• Monday 5th May -  Choralfest
• Wednesday 7th May - Mother's Day Stall
• Thursday 8th May - Mother's Day Breakfast
• Thursday 8th May - Zone Cross Country

Congratulations to the following Gold Award recipients:

      Elijah A        3P

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients:

Week 9

Congratulations to the following Celebration Award recipients:

Week 9

Our Year 3 & 4 students had a fantastic time at the Soccer 5 a-side Gala Day today! They showed great teamwork, sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the day.

A huge thank you to our amazing parents for their support, and a special shout-out to Tony, Chris, Damian, Matt, Logan and Breearna for helping to run the team subs—we couldn’t have done it without you! Well done, everyone!

Our Year 5 & 6 students had a fantastic time at the Soccer 5-aside Gala Day. They really enjoyed themselves and should be very tired after a big day!

A huge thank you to our amazing parent helpers and especially to our team leader volunteers—Tony, Chris, Nanaka and Phil. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Week 11 – Term 1 and Week 1 - Term 2 

Well done on a great term 1! The commitment from band students has been outstanding and there has been an enormous amount of growth in both groups. 

Senior band will be performing this Thursday at the celebration assembly. Please wear band shirts and come to the band room at 8:50am to help move equipment to the COLA area. It is recommended you send a normal school shirt to change into after the morning session, this will help keep the band shirts in mint condition for future use. The assembly begins at 9:40am, all  families are invited to attend.

Senior band will also have a wonderful opportunity to perform with the Hot Potato Band when they visit out school on Monday 12th May. On this day Senior band attend a workshop in the middle session of school and then perform a song with the HPB at the whole school concert that afternoon! This is a very exciting gig for our senior band students! 

There are still places vacant for new band members - notes are available in the music room from Mrs Scott. 

Week 11 – Term 1 

Junior band 8:15am – 8:55am - Tuesday and Thursday  

Senior band 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday and Friday  

Week 1 - Term 2 

Junior band 8:15am – 8:55am - Thursday  

Senior band 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday and Friday  

Please send a black display folder with current band music to rehearsals each week. 

• Please keep in close contact with your tutors regarding absences. 

Lance Verdon- Clarinet, Saxophone and Percussion - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  

Bethanee Swilks- Keyboard - Tuesday

Isabella O'Brien - Flute and Bass guitar - Tuesday 

Bryn Wilson-Kellaway - Trumpet and Trombone – Wednesday

 Fees:

Fees will be collected through the school office for all band members. These have been added to your school bytes accounts, please let Mrs Scott know if there are any errors or if you can not view these fees. 

Fees can be paid off termly @ $60 per term. Instrument hire fees are due term 1 to secure the instrument for your child. Instrument hire fee is non- refundable.

Band fee - $60 per student per term, Junior and Senior band.

Instrument Hire fee - $100 per year, due term 1

Reeds:

Reeds are available for purchase with cash only to Mrs Scott:

Clarinet - Rico - $3.50 (Beginner students) 

Clarinet - Vandoren - $4.50 (Intermediate - advanced students) 

Saxophone - $4.50 

Bass Clarinet - $7.50

Students will be supplied with a reed when one is broken so they can continue to participate in rehearsals and lessons.  A slip will be sent home with your child with the cost displayed and payment is expected within the same week. 

Happy music making and safe holidays,

Kelsey Scott 

💐Save the Dates – Mother’s Day Celebrations

🌸 Mother’s Day Stall – Wednesday, 7 May

We’re looking for volunteers to help students choose their special gifts.

Time: 9am–1pm

Where: School Hall

Just sign in at the office, then head to the hall.

Can you help? Email us at: cavesbeachpublicschool@pcaffiliate.onmicrosoft.com

☕ Mother’s Day Breakfast – Thursday, 8 May

Join us from 7.30-9am for a lovely breakfast to celebrate our mums and carers.

We’d love a few helping hands for setup, BBQ, and serving from 6.30–9am.

Any leftover stall stock will be available to purchase during the breakfast.

Can you assist? cavesbeachpublicschool@pcaffiliate.onmicrosoft.com

📣 YOU CAN FIND US! 📣

💌 Email us: cavesbeachpublicschool@pcaffiliate.onmicrosoft.com 

🌏 Visit our website: Caves Parent

📘 Join us on Facebook: Caves Beach PS P&C

🛍 Buy, Swap & Sell Page: P&C Buy Swap and Sell

Hope the kids have a great holiday and Happy Easter!

Caves Beach PS P&C Team 🎉

Hello everyone! 😊

First of all, a massive THANK YOU to all who placed their Pie Day orders for Friday, April 11th. 🥧 We are excited to serve up all your delicious orders, but just a quick reminder: no other orders will be available this Friday – it's all about the pies! 😋

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible volunteers who have supported us this term. 🙏 Your help has been invaluable, and we truly appreciate the time and energy you've given. It’s been such a pleasure to work alongside such amazing people – sharing laughs, camaraderie, and getting the work done! The kids have absolutely loved seeing you all in the canteen! 

I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who has supported me this term. I've truly enjoyed my first term with all of you, and I'm already looking forward to doing it all again next term. Here's to another term of great teamwork and fun! 🥳

The roster for the start of next term is below:  

🤝 Can You Help?

Our canteen relies on amazing volunteers to keep our doors open. Parents, grandparents, and carers, if you have a spare morning once a month, we’d love your help! No experience needed—we’ll train you as you go.🍴

📩 Interested? Pop into the canteen for a chat or email cavescanteen@gmail.com to sign up—we’d love to have you on board! 🥪

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter break, and I look forward to seeing you soon for another fantastic term! 🌟

Warmly,

Madonna 🏖

Ordering Uniforms

The Uniform Shop operates online all year round – orders placed via QKR will be delivered to classrooms throughout the week.  Alternatively, you can request that orders are left at the office for you to collect. 

If your uniforms are too big/too small, please email us and let us know - we can arrange an exchange to ensure that you have the right ones.  Or if you have ANY questions regarding uniforms prior to ordering - please let us know via email and we are happy to  help! cavesuniformshop@gmail.com

Place your order via the Qkr! App (quick, simple & our preferred option)

**You can link a credit card or debit card to the Qkr! App

If you need an order form to order/pay via direct deposit OR have ANY questions regarding uniforms prior to ordering - please let us know via email and we are happy to help! cavesuniformshop@gmail.com

If your uniforms are too big/too small, please email us and let us know - we can arrange an exchange to ensure that you have the right ones.