Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

Welcome back to Term 4 2026! 

As always, this term will be packed full of activities for our students with some additional events happening for our Yr 6 students.

This Friday we are welcoming our grandparents into the school for Grandparents Day. We have a varied number of activities in place and look forward to sharing them with all our wonderful grandparents.

Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, we have a significant number of students attending Band camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to receive intensive tuition in a relaxed and fun setting. After Band camp Mrs Scott will be commencing the recruitment process for new band members. If your child is interested, please speak Mrs Scott or your classroom teacher for further information.

Kindergarten Transition

In week 3 we start our formal Kindergarten transition sessions. On Tuesday new parents for kindergarten 2027 will be on site to receive information for the following year. New students will start the first of four transition sessions, in the current Kindergarten rooms, participating in a series of activities, meeting their buddies and learning about our school. If you know of any students wishing to start at Caves Beach PS in 2027, could you please advise them to contact the school office for further information.

Regards

Sue Gibson

Principal 

Week 2

• Thursday 22nd October - Stage 3 Aboriginal Students - SHS
• Friday 23rd October - Grandparent's Day 10.30am - 11.45am

Week 3

• Tuesday 27th - Wednesday 28th October - Band Camp
• Tuesday 27th October - Kindergarten Transition 

Week 4

• Tuesday 3rd November- Kindergarten Transition 

K6F have had an inquisitive and creative start to the term. We have been busy painting our homes and house, reading lots of books, and becoming curious about all of the amazing minibeasts in our playground lately. 

Congratulations to the following Gold Award recipients:

              Ruby R - 3L

              Hannah M - 4M

Congratulations to the following Award recipients:

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients:

Week 1

Congratulations to the following GYM Award recipients:

Week 1

Last term, Stage 1 students explored how living things change and grow. Our young scientists planted their own seeds in the soil and patiently waited for beans to grow. Students observed their beans closely as tiny roots and shoots began to appear, learning what plants need to grow and how living things change over time.

Band

Welcome back to another jam-packed term of music making!

Band camp is next week, Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October. Camp will play a pivotal role in preparations for band fest plus will be our first opportunity to join as a combined band, allowing some wonderful peer mentoring to occur across the group.

There are still a few families who have not returned the transport and medication note, please do this ASAP so carpooling and meal ordering to the venue can be completed. 

A reminder note for camp details will be sent home at band this week, including what to bring and wear. Students are encouraged to have a band shirt for the final performance, but a normal school shirt is also ok. A band shirt will be required for Band fest in week 6.

We have a few extra events this term, please save the date for:

Band Camp – Week 3 – Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th October

Band fest – Week 6 – Monday 16th November – Mallet Group - morning only

Band fest – Week 6 – Tuesday 17th November – Junior band and Senior Band – all day

Band Presentation Night – Week 8 - Thursday 3rd December – School Hall 6pm.

School Presentation Day – Week 9 – Thursday 10th December – SHS Hall - Senior Band

There will hopefully be opportunity to hear our junior, senior and combined band perform at Friday assemblies throughout this term.

Week 2

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

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

Week 3

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

Senior band 8am – 8:55am - Friday 

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

Tutor Lessons:

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

Rachael Sebastian- keyboard - Tuesday

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 or Lance at band rehearsal:

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! 

Our Caves Beach Public School P&C is run by parents and carers who volunteer their time to help make our school community the best it can be. From fundraising and school events to purchasing equipment, resources and those little extras for our kids — our P&C makes a real difference. 🫶

As we head towards the end of the year, all P&C positions will need to be filled for 2027, including:

💙 President 💛 Vice President 1 💙 Vice President 2 💛 Treasurer 💙 Secretary 💛 General Committee Members

⚠️ Why does this matter?

If these positions aren't filled, the P&C will be unable to continue and, unfortunately, that means no P&C-run events in 2027.

That puts some of our much-loved events at risk, including our Mother’s Day Stall & Breakfast, Father’s Day Stall & Breakfast, Colour Fun Run, Discos, Easter and Christmas raffles and other fundraising and community events. 🎁🌈🪩

And it’s about so much more than events! Over the years, P&C fundraising and support has helped provide things such as air conditioning, books and learning resources, Playground equipment contributions, sporting equipment and uniforms, Healthy Harold, Drum Corps, contributions towards students attending state-level events, and more. 💙

You don't need special experience to get involved. Whether you can take on a position, join as a general committee member, help at events or simply contribute when you can — small contributions really do make a big difference.

We would LOVE to see some new faces get involved and help keep our P&C going strong for our kids and our school. 💛

📧 Interested or want to know more? Please contact us at cavesbeachpublicschool@pcaffiliate.onmicrosoft.com

Together we can keep our P&C events alive! 💙

Our Kids • Our School • Our Community 💛

SUPPORT • CONNECT • ENRICH

📣 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 canteen volunteers  

If you are free and keen to help please email me below.

We are also looking for more volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays. 

You can help by volunteering once a month on the roster or casually when you’re available. Shifts are 9:00am–12:00pm, everything is easy to learn—we’ll show you what to do 😊

Please spread the word and encourage friends to get involved. The kids love seeing you at school, and it’s a great way to be part of the community 💙

Contact email: cavescanteen@gmail.com

Volunteer Roster for this fortnight:

Thanks so much for your support!

Madonna at  Seaside Bites🏖️