Caves Beach Public School Newsletter

 Welcome to Week 5 Term 4!

Stage 2 Excursion

This morning we farewelled our Stage 2 students and staff on their excursion to Camp Toukley. They will have an amazing action packed two days and have snagged perfect camp weather. I look forward to seeing photos and hearing their stories about their adventures.

 Kindergarten Orientation

This Wednesday we see our second of our three formal Kindergarten Orientation sessions. This year we have combined the best from our past few years to come up with a format that includes parents but also allows us to interact with our students on their own in small groups. This week the student will come into the classroom not accompanied by parents. Our staff will be doing observations to best place students for the following year.

 Attendance

 We continue to receive a significantly high number of extended leave application for holidays. I remind parents of the Department of Education School Attendance Policy 

 1.1   Section 22 of the Education Act (1990) states that it is the duty of the parent of a child of compulsory school age to cause the child:

• to be enrolled at, and to attend, a government school or a registered non-government school

1.2 All students who are enrolled at school, regardless of their age, are expected to attend that school whenever instruction is provided.

3.1 Regular attendance at school is essential to assist students to maximise their potential. Schools, in partnership with parents, are responsible for promoting the regular attendance of students.

 Also The Student Attendance in Government School-Procedures states

 14.3. A principal should not accept a reason for travel during school term if it is not in the best interests of the student. Educational, social and participation reasons, which should be specified on the Application

 14.4. Travel is considered to be domestic or international travel for the purpose of a family holiday, family business, bereavement or other reasons, which should be specified on the application

 14.5. Principals should consult with parents about the intention of the travel and in the case of family holidays encourage parents to take holidays with their child during school vacation periods. 

This morning five Kindergarten boys made my day! Albie and Nash from KP came to read. The boys were very excited and did an amazing job. Both read fluently and accurately, well done boys you are amazing! Kelly and Robbie from KT also visited. These boys brought their writing. Both boys wrote legibly with finger spacing and correct use of punctuation. They were also able to correctly read their sentences. Great work boys you are highflyers! Finally, Lucas from KT shared his number activity. Lucas used a number line to complete 10 take aways without an error. Lucas you are a Maths Star!

• Monday 7th - Tuesday 8th  - Camp Toukley - Stage 2
• Wednesday 9th Nov - Kindergarten Orientation

Week 6

• Monday 14th Touch Football Gala Day

When you have a class like 5/6J, full to the brim with superstars … a day might look a lot like this.

Silly Sock Day and Mad Science Day

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients:

Congratulations to the following students who have received their Gold Award:

Lucas C - 5/6P

Mia L - 5/6M

Ruby T - 5/6M

Ruby D - 5/6/E

Hannah S - 3G

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients:

Congratulations to all students who attended family band night last Monday night, your performances were thoroughly enjoyed by all and your bravery performing solos was commendable. 

Band Presentation Night 

Week 9 - Date TBC 

Changes to band rehearsals for term 4  

Looking forward for the remainder of the year, the band will undergo some changes to accommodate a new beginner program trial period and see junior members transition to senior band. To cater for the needs of our current members of junior and senior band we will combine the groups one day a week to form a large band and still rehearse separately each week as well.

If you have any questions regarding this, please email. If your child has recently joined the junior band, they may prefer to stay in the new beginner band on Tuesday for the remainder of this term, please contact me for further details if required. Band rehearsals for the rest of the term are as follows: 

New band Members

Week 5 - Week 9 

Tuesday - new beginner band rehearsal - parents welcome to attend week 5

Wednesday - Combined Junior and Senior Band - 8am 

Thursday - Junior Band - 8.15am 

Friday - Senior Band - 8am 

Looking forward to an exciting end of the year. 

Mrs Scott 

Kelseyanne.scott@det.nsw.edu.au 

Music tutors

It is your responsibility to let tutors know if you are going to be absent for a scheduled lesson each week.  

It is a requirement that your child receive instrument tutor lessons to be in band, though this can be accessed outside of school hours by any music tutor provider. If you would like more information on accessing tutors outside of school hours, please email me.

Looking forward to an exciting end of the year. 

Kelseyanne.scott@det.nsw.edu.au 

Band only accepts payment through the following account:

Direct deposit details:

Account Name: Caves Beach PS Concert Band

BSB 062820 account no. 00903319.

Term 4 JUNIOR band fee of $55

Term 4 SENIOR band fee of $65

Sibling discount:1st child - full price, 2nd and 3rd child - $5 discount per term .

In addition to this any child who joins a second band receives 50% off the additional group. (eg. Children starting a second instrument) 

Kelsey Scott

Kelsey-anne.scott@det.nsw.edu.au

P&C MEETING RESCHEDULED

Due to Family Band Night being rescheduled, we will now be holding our meeting in Week 6.

Everyone is welcome to attend and there is a vacant treasurer position available.

Date: Monday, 14th November, 2022

Location: CBPS Library

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Contacting the P&C and staying updated is as easy as:

- Finding us on Facebook - 'Caves Beach Public School P&C' and 'Caves Beach Public School BUY SWAP SELL'

- Emailing us at: cavesbeachpublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au

Thank you to the fabulous volunteers who kindly donate their time. Without your help our canteen would not be able to operate! If you would like to be added to the roster and a part of the fun, please call into the canteen and speak with Jo, or email us at cavescanteen@gmail.com

Ordering Uniforms

 The Uniform Shop operates online all year round – orders placed via QKR will be delivered to classrooms throughout the week.  Alternatively, you can request that orders are left at the office for you to collect.

 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.  Or if you have ANY questions regarding uniforms prior to ordering - please let us know via email and we are happy to help! cavesuniformshop@gmail.com

Uniform Shop – TERM 4 OPENING HOURS

We will be reopening the School Uniform Shop on site for Term 4 2022 – on Wednesday mornings from 8:45am – 9:30am.  This is mainly to assist our new Kindy families with planning their uniform needs – but all families are welcome!

Price Increase

Our Uniform Suppliers have passed on a number of price increases in the past 2 years which we avoided passing on to our families.  However, with a further price rise we have reviewed all prices and there are some changes to come into effect from Term 4 2022. 

There is some good news to go with this – we have negotiated a price DROP for our sport shirts so they will actually reduce in price!! 

Our school uniform range is still great value and we are significantly cheaper than other retailers on comparable items – eg. our school polos will be $30 from Term 4 whilst Lowes are selling them for $39.

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.