Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

Welcome to Caves Beach Public School for 2026

I hope you all had a restful and happy holiday break, filled with special moments and time  to recharge.

As we begin this new term, I am excited to continue our shared journey of learning, growth, and achievement. Our school community is a place where every student can thrive, and I am confident that together we will make this term filled with new opportunities and successes. We have welcomed many new students to our school and are delighted to have you join our school community. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s learning and growth. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive families for all that you do to make Caves Beach PS a wonderful place to learn and belong. I look forward to another fantastic term working with you all.

Staff for 2026

Principal - Sue Gibson

Deputy Principal  - Jen White

Assistant Principals - Ben Remington (Rel), Rhonda Faulkner, Mel McLean, Hamish Powell, Lisa Dallaway

K6R - Ben Remington/Gemma Hadden (Monday)

K6F – Rachel McGlinn

K6L – Richard Linnane

DLS RFF – Gemma Hadden

KF - Rhonda Faulkner/Kristy Jackson (Tuesday)

KP - Karina Pengelly /Kristy Jackson (Monday)

K/1B - Jess Brewster

1H - Amelia Heap

1/2S - Sharon Robertson

2M - Jo McDonald

3L - Harry Lane

3/4N - Kylie Nebauer

4M - Mel McLean/Taylah Reid (Friday)

4/5B - Liam Bone

5T - Kristen Tiananga

5/6P - Hamish Powell/Katie Scott (Wednesday & Thursday)

6s - Kelsey Scott

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction – Lisa Dallaway

Learning and Support Teachers: Pei Ling Chensee, Bec Searles, Michelle Corbett

Librarian: Sheree Tonks

RFF Teachers - Isabella Davis, Taylah Reid

School Counsellor - Sheba Boyd

School Learning Support Officers - Deb Davis, Tina Main, Julie Blow, Josh Honeysett, Sam Marshall, Lisa Godde

School Administration Manager - Kathrine Gay

School Administration Officer - Karen McDonald, Deb Davis

General Assistant – Neil Forbes

Cleaner: Scott 

• Wednesday 4th February - Swimming Carnival 
  

Welcome back from the Learning and Support Team.

At Caves Beach Public School, our dedicated Learning and Support Team is here to help every student thrive. We provide extra support to ensure all students can fully participate and succeed in their learning journey. Working closely with parents and carers, class teachers, the school counsellor, and outside agencies, we tailor assistance to meet each child's unique needs. 

A very warm welcome to all our new Kindy students and their families. We are excited to support you as you begin this wonderful adventure at Caves Beach. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s learning, attendance, or wellbeing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s class teacher. 

Read more  

https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/going-to-school/getting-ready-for-school/starting-primary-school/preparing-for-primary-school/tips-for-settling-in-to-Kindergarten 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9rMPPs6RR0 

Week 2 – Term 1

Welcome back to band 2026

The music staff are excited to kick off this year’s program with band commencing next week and tutor lessons next 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.

Communication will continue through the fortnightly school newsletters and within a few weeks also through Seesaw.

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 over the next two weeks.

Looking forward to a wonderful year!  

Mrs Scott

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. 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. 

🌊 Caves Beach Public School P&C – Welcome to the New School Year! 🌊

Welcome back to a brand new school year! We hope all our families had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed for the year ahead. The P&C is excited to get started and we’d love to see both familiar and new faces involved in 2026 💙

💛 BECOME A P&C MEMBER

Membership is open to everyone and costs just $2.

Becoming a member allows you to vote at meetings and stay informed about upcoming events and decisions.

🤝 GET INVOLVED IN 2026

Whether you can help regularly or just lend a hand at events throughout the year, every bit of support counts. From discos and raffles to fun runs and stalls, there are plenty of ways to be involved and it’s a great way to be part of the school community.

We look forward to another fantastic year working together for our kids 🌈

Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

📣 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 – Welcome Back!

Welcome back everyone to a brand new school year! We hope you’ve all had a wonderful break. 

🏖️ Seaside Bites Canteen will be opening on Monday 9th February. The canteen will operate for lunch orders on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

🕣 All lunch orders must be placed by 8:30am each morning via the QKr! app.

👋 Volunteers Needed

We are currently looking for volunteers to help in the canteen. Parents, grandparents and carers are all welcome! Shifts are short and manageable — 9:00am to 12:00pm, once a month, on your preferred day. Casual help is also greatly appreciated. We are currently specifically looking for help on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday’s. 

Please email us at cavescanteen@gmail.com if you can help. No experience required. 

🍣 Sushi Fridays Are Back!

Sushi Fridays will return for Term 1. Please remember to place your orders via the QKr! app by 8:30am on Tuesday mornings.

📱 QKr! App Reminder When placing your first order for the year, please ensure you have updated your child’s new class details in the app.

We’re looking forward to another wonderful year serving our school community and appreciate all your ongoing support.

Thanks,

Madonna

Seaside Bites Canteen 🏖️

Below you’ll find the current canteen roster.

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.