Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

Welcome to Week 8 Term 4 2025

Gold Assembly

We wish to invite all our parents and carers to our Term 4 Gold Award assembly. The assembly will take place under the COLA this Thursday 4th December at 9.40. This term our students’ yrs 3 – 6 have been participating in the Drum Corp program with Col Hatchett. As a special treat, in culmination to the program, all yr 3-6 students will be performing at the Gold Assembly. We hope you can join us for this amazing spectacular!

Parent Helpers Morning Tea

Next Wednesday 10th December we are holding our parent helper’s morning tea. Invitations have been sent to thank all community members who have assisted in classrooms or in the canteen this year. Please come along as a thank you from all staff at Caves Beach PS.

2026 Classes

This time of year is always busy with end-of-year activities such as student reports, Presentation Day, Year 6 events, and planning for the upcoming school year. To help us with our preparations, please notify the office if your child will not be attending CBPS in 2026. Additionally, if you know any families planning to join our community next year, please encourage them to contact the office as soon as possible to arrange enrolment. We will be accepting a limited number of out-of-zone enrolments in 2026, but spaces are filling quickly.

Parent Survey

This term, we are conducting a parent/carer survey to gather your feedback on factors affecting student wellbeing and engagement. The survey will cover topics such as communication with staff, home activities, and your views on our support for learning and behaviour. Your input is invaluable and will help us make meaningful improvements. The confidential survey takes approximately 15 minutes and will be available through Audiri in the coming weeks. A note with further details will also be sent home. Participation is voluntary, but your support is greatly appreciated.

Week 8

• Monday 1st December - Year 7 Information Evening
• Tuesday 2nd December - Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic
• Tuesday 2nd December - Hello High School - Year 6
• Thursday 4th December - Gold Award Assembly
• Friday 5th December - Year 6 Fun Day

Week 9

• Monday 8th December - All Stages Party Day
• Tuesday 9th December - Kindergarten Graduation 9.30am
• Wednesday 10th December - Parent Helper Morning Tea 11.00am
• Thursday 11th December - Presentation Day
• Friday 12th December - P&C Colour Run

Week 10

• Monday 15th December - Year 6 Farewell
• Thursday 18th December - SHS Swim Carnival - Year 6 only
• Friday 19th December - Last Day of School

Congratulations to the following Gold Award recipients:

    Koah T               6L

    Liam A               6M

    Tyler B               6M

    Cairo J                6M

    Flynn L               6M

    Kingston M       6M

    Indie W              6M

Applications for 2027 placement in Year 5 opportunity classes and Year 7 selective high schools open from 6 November 2025 to 20 February 2026. 

The application link will be available at Selective high schools and opportunity classes from 6 November. The link is below.

Students seeking placement in an opportunity class are in Year 3 when applications open and will be in Year 4 when applications close.

Students seeking placement in a selective high school are in Year 5 when applications open and in Year 6 when applications close.

Parents and carers must apply during the application period – late applications will not be accepted. Applications close on Friday 20 February 2026. 

Band - Week 8, 9 & 10 - Term 4

This will be the last update for 2025! 

A huge congratulations to all band members for a wonderful year and congratulations to all the students who received awards at presentation night last week. There are only a few rehearsals left and then a well-deserved break! 

Thank you to families for the ongoing support throughout the year, it has made running the band program a pleasure. 

Dates for your diary:

Presentation Day - Swansea High School Hall - Thursday 11th December - Senior Band Perform 

• Wear full school uniform. 

Unfortunately, combined band and mallet group will not perform at the Gold assembly this week as the Drum Corp performance will be happening and needs a large space and amount of time in the assembly. 

Week 8 - term 4 

New beginner band - 8:15am – 8:55am Tuesday 

Combined band (2025 junior and senior bands) - 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday - last one! 

Junior band 8:15am – 8:55am - Thursday - last one! 

Senior band 8:00am – 8:55am - Friday

Week 9 - term 4 - different to normal!!

New beginner band - 8:15am – 8:55am Tuesday

Senior Band - 8:00am – 8:55am - Wednesday 

Senior Band - set up for Presentation Day from 8:30am - Thursday 

Friday - no band 

Week 10 - NO BAND- Happy holidays! 

• 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 are due at the beginning of each term and will be collected through the school office for all band members. These have been added to your school bytes accounts, for new band members, please let Mrs Scott know if there are any errors or if you cannot view these fees. 

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 

✨ DISCO THANK YOU! ✨

What an incredible night! Our school disco was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of our volunteers.

Thank you to each and every one of you who helped make the night fun, safe, and memorable for all our kids. 💛💃🕺

A HUGE THANK YOU TO:

Stephanie Davies, Mandy Tyndall, Madonna Frost, Tarnia Richards, Peter Bradica, Melissa Campbell, Steven McDonald, Jessie Boothe, Mel Tinsley, Kaye McDonald, Eliza Taylor, Scott Shepherd, Blake Richards, Allison Zooks, Nanaka Forster, Vanessa Fisher, Michelle Cootes, Lesley Steinohrt, John Raue, Ant Ramsay, Matt Fisher

Student Helpers:

Allie, Aaylah, Cindy, Amelia, Koah, Keeley

Final Thanks:

A heartfelt thank you as well to the volunteers who generously put their hands up to help, even though we didn’t end up needing extra support, your willingness means the world to us. 💛

📆 Upcoming Events

🏃‍♀️ Colour Fun Run - 12 December

🎁 Christmas Raffle - drawn 16 December

📣 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 💛

🍔 Seeking Volunteers for 2026 – Can You Help?🙌

We are currently on the lookout for more wonderful volunteers to help out in the Seaside Bites School Canteen for 2026! If you’re a parent, grandparent, or carer with a spare morning once a month—or even just on an ad-hoc basis—we would love for you to join our team.

No experience is needed, as we’ll provide training to help you get started. Our volunteer shifts run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, and we promise it’s not all work—there’s plenty of fun to be had! Volunteering is a great opportunity to get involved in the school community, meet new friends, and see your child’s face light up when they spot you in the canteen. It also gives your child the chance to learn about the importance of giving back and supporting their school.

If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please pop by the canteen for a chat or email us at cavescanteen@gmail.com. We’d love to have you on board!

Mango Drive Update 🍊 Our Mango Drive delivery is set for tomorrow. Exact pick up times will be advised. 

Sushi Fridays – Don’t Forget to Pre-Order! 🍣

Sushi Fridays are still on, and we’re thrilled to offer this exciting lunch option to our students! Please note the following key information:

• Pre-orders must be placed by Tuesday morning at 8:45 am for Friday's lunch.
• Orders can be made via the QKR app under the canteen menu.
• Don’t forget to add any other canteen items to your order while you're at it!

Please note: Unfortunately, if you have preordered sushi and are away on that day, we are unable to refund or transfer it to another day.

Alternatively, if your child is away, you are welcome to pick up the order from the office on the day — just let us know in advance.

We hope your child enjoys this new lunch treat as much as we do!

Mexican Mondays & Tuesdays 🌮

Don’t forget, Mexican bowls are back! Your child can enjoy a tasty Mexican lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays only. Here’s how it works:

• Orders can be placed through the QKR app.
• Choose from the regular canteen menu, but remember, the Mexican bowls are only available on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Let’s spice up lunchtime together!

Important Reminder: Check the QKR App

Don’t forget to check the QKR app regularly for the latest lunch menu items, including the option to pre-order sushi for Friday lunch.

Madonna @ Seaside Bites 🏖️

🎄 Canteen Closure – End of Year Notice

Please be advised that the canteen will be closed during the last week of school. Therefore, the final day to place canteen orders will be Thursday, 12 December.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks for a wonderful year. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and wish all families a safe and happy end to the school year.