Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

Welcome to Week 5 Term 1 Caves Beach Public School for 2026

 It has been wonderful to see how well our new Kindergarten students have settled into their classes. This is a tribute to the families and school staff for providing a smooth transition to school. We thank all our parents who were able to attend the Welcome BBQ last week. This was a great opportunity for staff to connect with parents in a relaxed setting. We value these sessions and the connections we can build with parents of our students. If you have any questions that were left unanswered, please contact your child’s teacher for clarification.

Open Day

Today we ran our first Open Day to welcome interested families for kindergarten 2027. The session gave us the opportunity to showcase our school and to answer any question for our prospective families. Our next Open Day session is scheduled for Monday 9th March at 1pm. 

School Voluntary Contribution.

As you may be aware, voluntary school contributions play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience we offer our students. These contributions help us provide essential resources, programs, and extracurricular activities that enrich our students' learning environments. They also support special projects and improvements to our facilities.

This year, we are asking for your support through voluntary contributions. Your generous donations will directly benefit our students and help us maintain the high standards of education that we strive for. We understand that every family’s situation is different, and contributions are entirely voluntary. Any amount, large or small, will make a significant difference.

We appreciate that prior to forming classes, several parents made enquiries with staff members about providing additional stationery items such as pencils, pens, scissors, glue sticks, and other materials. We would like to reassure you that these items will be supplied by the school, and they are not an expected additional purchase for students. We do understand that many students prefer to be organised with their own belongings and may feel more comfortable using personal items rather than school resources. While we completely respect this preference, please know that the school will always ensure all necessary materials are provided for your child’s learning.

If you choose to contribute, please find the details below:

• Suggested Contribution Amount: $50

• Payment Methods: Schoolbytes.

We appreciate your consideration and support. Together, we can continue to provide a vibrant and enriching learning environment for our children. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office on 49711838.

Afternoon Dismissal Procedures

At Caves Beach PS we take student safety seriously. In line with this, we have strong afternoon dismissal procedures to support parents to pick up their child safely and without the need to cross roads inappropriately. This includes all students walking from class in a supervised line to the COLA and lining up in stage groups in their specified exit lines, ready to be supervised to several exit points.

1.     Top crossing - Children are escorted out our top pedestrian gate and across the top crossing. This is suitable for families that use the stairs or pathways to the homes behind or south of the school or to meet parents parked opposite the school.

2.     Front gate - Walkers and students on bikes are escorted out the front gate and down to the corner of Rae St and Park Ave. This is suitable for students using the designated crossing to cross Park Ave to homes to the east, south and north. Students should not be crossing Rae St at this point, but be joining the top crossing line to cross safely.

3.     Car lines - Students are supervised to the shelter to sit to wait for parents using the afternoon car pick up system. Parents remain in their cars with their name sign placed for staff to view.

4.     Bus line - Students catching the bus, walkers and students on bikes are supervised in Stage groups to exit the school at Swansea high bus zone. This is suitable for students catching the bus, walking or riding north or meeting parents waiting in vehicles adjacent to Swansea high school oval on the school side of the road. Students should not be crossing at this point but rather join the front gate line to cross safely at the designated crossing.

5.     After school care - Students attending After School Care are supervised by school staff until they are collected by TheirCare staff and supervised over to the “Green Shed”.

Sue Gibson

Principal

Week 5

• Monday 23rd February - Open Day 10.00am
• Friday 27th February - Zone Swimming

Week 6

• Tuesday 3rd March - Stage 3 Soccer Gala Day

Week 7

• Monday 9th March - Open Day  1.00pm
• Wednesday 11th March - Naplan commences
  

Our students recently enjoyed a fantastic cooking lesson, working together to measure, mix and create something delicious.

Cooking provides valuable real-world learning, building literacy and numeracy skills while developing teamwork, communication and independence. Experiences like these help our students grow in confidence and connect classroom learning to everyday life.

We’re so proud of the enthusiasm and teamwork shown by our learners.

Congratulations to the following Gold Award recipients:

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients:

Week 4

Congratulations to the following Celebration Award recipients:

Week 4

Congratulations to our 2026 school leaders:

Welcome back to band!

The music staff are excited to kick off this year’s band program, including the commencement of tutor lessons this week.

If you have any adjustments to the enrolment of your child in band, please see Mrs Scott. This will include prompt return of hired instruments if your child is not continuing.

If your child is interested in joining band there are clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones and alto saxophones available to hire and 3 positions on percussion. Notes will be available from Mrs Scott this week. You can send your child to view band as a trial on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the music room from 8:15am in week 4 and 5. 

Communication will continue through the fortnightly school newsletters and within a few weeks through Seesaw, for continuing members the seesaw page will stay the same, new members will receive an invite by next week.

There are many exciting events planned for band this year and further information and dates will be provided once the student enrolments have been finalised.

It is hoped Senior band will commence performing the National Anthem and School Song at Friday assemblies from week 6. 

Looking forward to a wonderful year!  

Mrs Scott

Weeks 4 & 5 – Term 1

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

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

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

Starting week 4 – week commencing 16th February

Lance Verdon- clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone & percussion - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday  

Rachael Sebastian- keyboard - Monday - week 4 & 5 - Tuesday week 6-10

Isabella O'Brien - flute and bass guitar - Tuesday 

Fees:

Fees will be collected through the school office for all band members. These will be allocated to your School Bytes account in the next few weeks and include the whole year fee and instrument hire, if applicable. 

These fees can be paid off termly @ $60 per term or in full at any stage of the year. 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.

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. 

📣 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 💛 

Seaside Bites Canteen is open and running smoothly for the term!

Lunch orders are available on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

🕣 Important Reminder: All lunch orders must be placed by 8:45am each morning via the QKr! app.

👋 Volunteers Needed

Our canteen simply wouldn’t run without the incredible support of our volunteers. Thank you to our returning volunteers for your ongoing commitment, and a big welcome to the new volunteers who have recently signed up — we truly appreciate you!

We are still looking for additional helpers on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

💛 Parents, grandparents and carers are all welcome. 🕘 Shifts run from 9:00am to 12:00pm, once a month on your preferred day. 🙌 Casual help is also greatly appreciated. ✨ No experience is required.

If you’re able to lend a hand, please email us at cavescanteen@gmail.com.

As always, many hands make light work!

🍣 Sushi Fridays

Sushi Fridays continue to be a favourite!

👉 Pre-order by Tuesday at 8:45am each week via the QKr! app. 👉 All sushi orders must be placed by the Tuesday prior to each Friday. 👉 If ordering other items for Friday, please add them at the same time as your sushi order.

⚠️ Please note: We must meet a minimum order requirement each week. If the minimum is not reached, we are unable to place the sushi order — so please take advantage of this popular option while it’s available!

📣 Friendly Reminder

Please log in to the QKr! app and ensure your child’s class details are updated with their correct 2026 class information.

Keeping this up to date helps us ensure lunches are delivered to the right classroom each day. 🥪

Thank you again to all of our wonderful volunteers and school families for your continued support.

Warm regards,

Madonna

Seaside Bites Canteen 🏖️

Volunteer Roster for this fortnight: