Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

Welcome Back to Term 4!

We have started the term strong, with 253 students attending school every day in Week 1. Attendance is vital to learning success, and we thank all families for their ongoing support in ensuring students are present and ready to learn.

A big congratulations to Class 2M for continuing their winning streak by earning the attendance award this week! I look forward to hearing your bell song soon.

This week, two classes participated in the LMCC Biodiversity workshops, gaining valuable insights into our local environment.

We have also begun our Drum Corps program for students in Grades 3 to 6. This promises to be a wonderful opportunity to learn drumming, have fun, and develop teamwork skills. I’m excited to see their performance at the end of the term.

Later this week, our Year 6 students will visit Canberra. I know they will represent our school with pride, and this excursion compliments the learning they have been doing in class. I sincerely thank Mrs McLean, Mrs Nebauer, Mr Lane, and Mrs Davis for giving up time with their families to support this important experience.

Upcoming Parent Workshop and P&C Meeting – Week 3

On Monday, 27 October at 4:30 pm, we will hold a follow-up parent workshop with Marion, our Real Schools facilitator. Marion is providing invaluable support to our teaching staff by helping to build a restorative school culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for parents to stay after the workshop and attend the P&C meeting at 5:30 pm. It would be wonderful to see new faces supporting the committee members who dedicate many hours to supporting our school.

During the session, you will learn:

• How Caves Beach Public School is building resilience and positive relationships.
• Strategies that both parents and our school can use together to develop resilient young people.
• A deeper understanding of how Restorative Practices are used to build a strong, relational school culture.
• Ways the home environment can best contribute to raising confident, respectful children.

Here’s to a successful and enjoyable Term 4!

Week 2

• Tuesday 21st October - Kindergarten Parent Info - 5.00-6.30
• Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th October - Stage 3 Excursion

Week 3

• Tuesday 28th October - Kindergarten Transition
• Wednesday 29th October - Band Night

Week 4

• Monday 3rd November - Bandfest Mallet Group
• Wednesday 5th November - Bandfest

K6F have been having a fantastic term so far. Recently, we participated in Drum Corps. Even though it was loud, we loved whacking our own beat, jumping up and down and playing in time with the music. Thanks for having us! 

Congratulations to the following Gold Award recipients:

     Levi L - 2/3B

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients:

Week 1

Congratulations to the following Celebration Award recipients:

Week 1

This week, students from 4T and 1/2H took part in a School Grounds Biodiversity Workshop as part of the LMCC Sustainable Schools program!

They explored the plants and animals that make up our local environment and learned how to care for the habitats around our school.

Students enjoyed hands-on activities, identifying native species and discovering ways to support biodiversity right here at Caves Beach Public School. It was a wonderful day of outdoor learning and environmental action!

The Enviro Group were excited to get back into the veggie garden after the holidays. Thanks to the wonderful sunny weather and Mr Forbes helping Miss Heap to keep it watered over the break, the garden is flourishing. Students feasted on the last of the snow peas and were excited to take home plump beetroot. They had fun pulling out parsley that had gone to seed and watering the garden from our rainwater tanks. Students planted corn, beans, zucchini, cucumber, lettuce, thyme and coriander. Miss Heap made some frittata with our silverbeet and brought it in for students and staff to try.

Band - Week 2 & 3 - Term 4

Welcome back to a busy term 4 of music making! It was a wonderful end to term 3 with band camp and school performances by both groups at the Celebration assembly, well done on the great work.

Term 4 is set to be a busy one with key dates listed below. Please ensure you keep an eye on the newsletter each fortnight and also seesaw for updates. As we rehearse for many performances this term it is important that band members attend as many rehearsals as possible and also be available for performances. 

Next week (week 3) is our annual Family Band Night, this concert will feature the bands Bandfest program for parents to hear plus offer all students the opportunity to perform a solo or small group song. A note was sent home last week and is also on seesaw for families to refer to. 

Travel to Bandfest will be by private bus this year! Family members are invited to watch the performance still and all information is listed on the note in School Bytes. If you are at the event at the end and wish to transport your child home this can be organised on the day with Mrs Scott, the bus will have places allocated for all students each way regardless. 

There will be a change of rehearsal days from week 5 till week 9 this term: 

Tuesday 8:15am - Beginner band trial period (New band students for 2026) 

Wednesday 8am - Combined Band - All 2025 senior and Junior band students 

Thursday 8:15am - Junior Band 

Friday 8am - Senior Band 

If you have any concerns with these changes please contact Mrs Scott. 

Dates for your diary:

Family Band Night - All band students - Wednesday 29th October - 6pm - 8pm - School hall 

Bandfest - All band Students - Wednesday 5th November - 10am - 4pm - Newcastle Conservatorium of Music - Permission note and transport information on School Bytes. Travel will be by bus for this excursion. 

(Mallet group - Bandfest - Monday 3rd November 8am - 11am - Newcastle Conservatorium of Music) - Paper note sent home last week - private transport. 

Visiting Sydney High School Band - Monday 24th November - Senior Band workshop and whole school performance.

Band Presentation night - Wednesday 26th November - 6pm - 8pm - All band students 

Week 2 & 3 - Term 4

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

Rachael Sebastian - 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 cannot 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,

Kelsey Scott 

Band coordinator 

🥭 Mango Drive is Back!

 Our delicious Mango Drive Fundraiser is back for another year!

Support our P&C and enjoy farm-fresh Bowen Special Mangos straight from Queensland. ☀️

🍋 What’s included:

    •              7kg tray (approx. 12–23 mangos depending on size)

    •              Only $28 per tray

📲 Order via the QKR App under Mango Fundraiser

⏰ Orders close: Monday, 27 October 2025

🚚 Delivery: Early December (we’ll confirm the exact date soon)

🏠 Home Delivery Option: $10 for Caves Beach, Swansea & Swansea Heads

Thank you for supporting our P&C fundraiser! 💛

 Upcoming Events

🎨 Colour Fun Run

🗓 Friday, 21 November 2025

📍 Caves Beach Public School

Get ready to splash, dash, and laugh your way through a colourful day! 🌈

 🎁 Christmas Raffle

🎟 Drawn Tuesday, 16 December 2025

📍 Caves Beach Public School

Our final fundraiser for 2025! 🎅

There’ll be amazing prizes and festive cheer.

💪 Get Involved – Volunteer with the P&C!

We’re always looking for new volunteers to join our amazing P&C team!

Whether you can help at one event, lend a hand in the canteen, or join our meetings, every bit of help counts. 💙

✨ Why join?

    •              Meet other parents and make new friends 🤝

    •              Be part of decisions that shape our school 🌈

    •              Share your skills or learn something new 🌟

    •              Make a positive’s impact for our kids 🏫

📧 Contact us:

cavesbeachpublicschool@pcaffiliate.onmicrosoft.com

💙 Thank You for Supporting Us!

Your involvement, whether by volunteering, donating, or attending events — helps us make our school community thrive.

📣 Where to Find Us & Stay Connected

📧 Email: cavesbeachpublicschool@pcaffiliate.onmicrosoft.com

🌐 Website: Caves Parent

 📱 Facebook: Caves Beach Public School P&C

🛍️ Buy, Swap & Sell Group: Caves Beach Public School P&C Buy, Swap and Sell

Together, we’re creating special memories and opportunities for our kids. 🏫✨

Caves Beach Public School P&C

Working together for our kids 💛

Sushi Fridays Are Here! 🥳

We are thrilled to announce Sushi Fridays! 🥳 

Starting this term, Sushi will be available at the canteen every Friday.

Key Info:

🔹 Pre-order by Tuesday: All sushi orders MUST be submitted by Tuesday morning by 8:45am for Friday’s lunch.

🔹 How to Order: Simply place your sushi order through the QKR app under the canteen menu.

🔹 Other Canteen Items: Don’t forget to add any other canteen items when placing your sushi order for Friday’s. 

We’re so excited to offer this new treat and hope your child enjoys it as much as we do! 🍣

🌮 Nacho Mondays & Tuesdays Are Back! 🌮

Great news! Nacho Mondays and Tuesdays are back in action!

Your child can enjoy a delicious serving of nachos from the canteen – available only on these days. 😋

Here’s how it works:

🔹 Order through the QKR app

🔹 Choose from the regular canteen menu

🔹 Available only on Mondays and Tuesdays

Let’s spice up lunchtime a little bit! 🌟

Don’t Forget! 🥳

Be sure to check out the QKR app for the latest lunch menu items, including the sushi pre-order option.

Thank You for Your Support and Help! 🙏

We’d like to take a moment to express our sincere thanks for all the amazing volunteer support we've received over the past term! Your contributions truly make a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you.

We're always looking for more volunteers, especially in the canteen. If you can spare a few hours to help out one day a month, it would be greatly appreciated. If you're interested, please let us know!

Best regards, Madonna @ Seaside Bites 🏖️