Caversham Primary School Principal’s Report to P&C

Nicole Anderson
Date: 13/5/26

Introduction

Current Acting Principal for CPS while the process is running.

I am in my sixth year of substantive principal of Boyare Primary School, which was a finalist in the WA Education Awards 2025 for Excellence in School Leadership. We were acknowledged for our transformative journey that has resulted in high academic achievement - outstanding teaching and learning results in NAPLAN five years in a row, excellent wellbeing and positive behaviour support initiatives, resulting in no suspensions, and attendance outcomes better than state averages. 

I am pleased to provide the following update on school operations, student progress, and key initiatives.

Teaching and Learning

Staff are actively reviewing current practices through the reorganisation of committees, undertaking stocktakes of programs, and auditing resources and data to ensure alignment and effectiveness. There is currently a high variance in classrooms. 

Differentiation remains a key focus in addressing the diverse needs of our students, including those requiring targeted intervention. We are aligning disability resourcing to ensure effective support for both diagnosed and imputed students. Targeted remedial learning in reading and mathematics will commence in Week 6 to support students requiring additional intervention.

Looking ahead, I am interested in introducing extension learning opportunities, building on proven approaches from other schools, to further enhance student outcomes and ensure all learners are achieving their potential.

Staff are engaged in a Common Staff Development Day on 29 May. PL includes:

·      Aboriginal Perspectives in Teaching and Learning

·      Cultural Responsiveness: Bias, Discrimination and Anti-racism

·      Trauma Informed Practice

·      Working with Students with ADHD/ASD 

·      Working with EAL/D-CAL/D Students and Families

·      Maths Games for Building Basic Facts Fluency

·      PBS in Practice 

·      Collaborative Teams and Action Learning Cycles

·      Using DIEBLS Oral Reading Fluency Data to Inform Literacy Instruction

·      Planning for Community Engagement Activities

Schools included: West Beechboro, Beechboro, Woodbridge, Herne Hill, Guildford, Caversham Valley, Greenmount, Bassendean, Lockridge, Kiara College, Eden Hill & Ashfield. 

Student Wellbeing

Student wellbeing remains a priority. Whole-school approaches continue to support positive behaviour, engagement, and attendance. Staff maintain a consistent focus on creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. The PBS team is currently reviewing current practices to identify opportunities for improvement and to further strengthen our whole-school approach. 

I am interested in introducing a whole-school reward program and a social emotional (trauma informed) program that supports all students, including our neuro divergent students. Explicit teaching of expected behaviour and inclusive practices are necessary for a school to thrive. 

Community Engagement

We value the ongoing support of our school community. Communication with families continues through regular updates and engagement opportunities. We appreciate the role of the P&C in supporting school initiatives. I was impressed with the Mother’s Day stall and have coordinated two ‘Meet the Principal’ mornings (next two Fridays) to gain a deeper perspective on what families want.  I would love more community events!

Resourcing

After speaking to staff and students, I am investigating the purchase of additional ICT (ipads etc) to support teaching and learning and a sensory space.  

Thank you, Nicole 

Caversham Primary School P&C Association

General Meeting Minutes

Location: Caversham Primary School Library

Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026

Time: 3:15pm – 4:24pm

 2. Confirmation of Previous Minutes

• First meeting for 2026.

• P&C members confirmed.

• No previous minutes requiring follow‑up, as President is contacting prior Principal for AGM minutes. 

3. Correspondence

Outgoing

·       Secretary to email and obtain confirmation regarding donation of bike voucher. Action: Secretary to follow up.

·       P&C must vote on a state councillor for Swan East by 21 May.

·       Motion: That the Executive Committee vote on behalf of P&C members as a joint decision.

·       Mover: President

·       Seconder: P&C member majority

·       Outcome: Carried

4. Reports

4.1 President’s Report

• Presented verbally. Please see attached word document for further details.

4.2   Treasurer’s Report (Calendar Year)

• Treasurer absent; President presented report in their place

·       Presentation of printed financial statements

·       Mother’s Day stall = $1679.84 profit – year 6 funds this time only. 1824.65 cash + $568.74 eft = $2393.39, minus expenses $150.55 + $563 = $713.55

·       Year 6 Icy Pole & Easter Raffle profits= $1541.45

·       Uniform Shop = $3520.30 profit ($10931earnt - $7410.70 uniform invoices paid) 

·       Lunch orders profits (term 1 - $150.60)

4.3 Principal’s Report

• Presented verbally. Please see attached word document for further details.

5. Business Arising / Agenda Items

5.1 Kindy Area Bike Purchase

Motion: That up to $1,500 be approved for the purchase of four (4) kindy bikes.

Mover: President

Seconder: P&C majority

Outcome: Carried

5.2 Father’s Day Stall – Vice President presented catalogue of items 

Motion: That up to $900 be approved for Father’s Day stall product purchases.

Mover: President

Seconder: P&C Majority

Outcome: Carried

5.3 Spooky Disco (Term 4)

• Event planning to be revisited in Term 3 with budget for approval and subcommittees. 

• Proposed date: October 30th, pending confirmation from incoming Principal.

5.4 Fundraising Plans

• Awaiting confirmation of Year 6 planner to avoid clashes.

• To be revisited at next meeting after President and Principal meet with Year 6 teachers

5.5 P&C Website Creation

• President has created a draft of a google doc website and presented to the meeting for input. Suggestions included a community page, checking translation to languages option, fundraiser goal interactive page. 

• Goal: Website operational for 2027 Kindy Play & Stay information session.

6. General Business

6.1 Spare Lunches Program

• Nicole Anderson will explore support from a local food centre for emergency lunches.

• Nicole has already reached out to many food suppliers for donations

6.2 Morning Breakfast Program

• Nicole is organising initial steps to create a school breakfast initiative.

6.3 After‑School Sports

• Nicole Anderson to Investigate inclusive after‑school sporting programs.

6.4 Canteen Operations

• Explore options for re-opening canteen if equipment is compliant.

Action: President to forward Nicole Anderson grant funding email. 

6.5 Year 6 Celebration

• Ideas discussed: cookies, hot chocolate, milk options for end of year

• Options will be visited in later term GMs

6.6 Uniforms / Second‑Hand Uniform Process

• Discussion on obtaining a washing machine and dryer for maintaining second‑hand uniforms.

• Development of a structured process for preloved uniform sales.

• Further clothes rails or storage/presentation options required. 

7. Next Meeting

·       President proposed to set all GM dates at the beginning of the year as per other P&Cs

Term 3 Proposed Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026 (Week 5)

Time: 3:15pm

Location: School Library

8. Meeting Closed

Time: 4:24pm

Minutes prepared by:

Elise Peng, Secretary & Katherine Joy, President 

President’s Report Term 2 GM 13/05/2026 

Below is the summarised feedback from the parents and carers of our school on what they would like to see from our P&C

Key Themes Identified

1. Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Support (Most Common Theme)

Many responses focused on creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students, particularly those with additional needs.

Suggestions included:

• Sensory rooms and regulation spaces

• Flexible seating and sensory tools

• Support for students with disability, anxiety, or learning needs

• Wellbeing initiatives and social connection programs

• Respecting cultural diversity and multicultural programs

• Staff training in inclusive and trauma-informed practices

2. Financial Assistance & Equity

A strong theme was ensuring all students can participate regardless of financial circumstances.

Suggestions included:

• Subsidising school fees, camps, excursions, uniforms, and essential materials

• Support for families experiencing hardship

• Resource-sharing or second-hand programs

3. Technology & Learning Resources

Many families requested updated educational resources and technology.

Suggestions included:

• New iPads/tablets and updated classroom technology

• Improved classroom learning materials

• Library books and reading resources

• Additional resources teachers can share across classes

4. School Grounds, Facilities & Equipment

Improving physical spaces and facilities was another major theme.

Suggestions included:

• Playground upgrades

• Outdoor play equipment

• More shaded and undercover seating areas

• School maintenance

• Improved parking

• Sporting equipment upgrades

5. Extracurricular Activities & Student Engagement

Families value opportunities that build confidence, skills, and school connection.

Suggestions included:

• Music, arts, and sports programs

• Debate sessions and social activities

• Talent development opportunities

• Incentive events such as faction sausage sizzles

• Camps and excursions

6. Strategic & Transparent Spending

Some respondents emphasised the importance of:

• Aligning spending with whole-school goals

• Focusing on long-term, sustainable benefits

• Clear communication about how fundraising money is allocated

Key Themes from Responses

1. Community & Family-Focused Events

The strongest theme was a desire for events that bring families, students, and staff together and strengthen the school community. Popular suggestions included:

• School fetes/fairs/carnivals

• Family fun days

• Movie nights (including “under the stars”)

• Community dinners/picnics

• Trivia or quiz nights

• BBQs and sausage sizzles

• End-of-year sundowner events

2. Popular Student Activities

Many respondents supported fun, engaging activities for students, particularly:

• Colour runs (mentioned frequently and very positively)

• School discos

• Themed dress-up or gold coin donation days

• Hat parades/book-week events

• Sports/community activity days

• Drama performances and art showcases

3. Inclusivity & Whole-School Benefit

Several responses emphasised that fundraising should:

• Benefit the whole school, not just Year 6

• Be inclusive and accessible for all families

• Avoid financial pressure on parents

• Consider students with disability, sensory needs, or anxiety

• Offer low-cost and flexible participation options

4. Cultural & Educational Opportunities

Parents expressed interest in events that celebrate diversity and build values, such as:

• Diwali and Holi celebrations

• Multicultural food festivals

• Charity and giving-focused fundraisers

• Activities that teach sharing, kindness, and moral values

5. Smaller & Ongoing Fundraising Ideas

Additional suggestions included:

• Raffles

• Bake sales

• Book fairs

• Easter/Christmas stalls

• Second-hand uniform sales

• Busy bees and school-ground improvement activities

• Regular gold coin donation days

6. Transparency & Purpose

Some respondents highlighted the importance of:

• Clearly communicating what funds are being raised for

• Showing how fundraising benefits students directly

• Building trust and engagement through transparency 

📬 Caversham P&C Newsletter — Term 2

🌟 What We’ve Achieved So Far

This term has been full of positive momentum for our P&C and school community. Highlights include:

·       Mother’s Day Stall - wonderfully supported by the year 6 teachers and students. Funds for this stall supplemented the Year 6 camp fees and end of year events.

·       First General Meeting with 15 attendees — thank you to everyone who was able to join us. It was lovely to welcome so many children as well. 

·       Important spending motions passed, including the purchase of four sturdy tricycles for Early Learning, put forward by PP teacher Olivia Stead. Thank you!

·       Launch of our P&C website: https://sites.google.com/view/cavershamprimarypandc?usp=sharing

·       Introducing our first P&C termly newsletter 

·       Cross Country Coffee Van & Sub Lunch – engaging the community and rewarding the student’s hard work! Also, a P&C fundraiser.

🚀 What We’re Working Towards Next

·       Father’s Day Stall - 2nd & 3rd September, 8:10 – 8:45am & 3:10 – 3:45pm in the Library

·       Spooktacular Disco Preparation – Volunteers NEEDED – email P&C with interest

·       Decorating & setup

·       Activities 

·       Music - DJ

·       Ticket Sales on the door (on the night)

·       Ushers for crowd support (on the night)

·       Growing our volunteer base as many Year 6 families prepare to move on from our school and leave our Uniform Shop & school lunch teams. 

🤝 How You Can Help

Our P&C thrives when our community gets involved. You can support by:

·       Attend our next meeting — your voice matters. 

Scheduled for: Thursday 20th August, 3:15pm, School Library

·       Volunteer your time at the uniform shop, with lunch order distribution, or at one of our events

·       Share ideas for fundraising, community events, or improvements.

·       Spread the word about the P&C to other families. Every bit of support strengthens our school.

Principal's Report

P&C Meeting – 20 August 2026

Good afternoon, everyone and thank you for attending today’s meeting.

A lot has happened since our last meeting, and I look forward to sharing some of the new things happening at CPS. 

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Good Standing

• This term we have successfully launched our whole-school Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and Good Standing policy.

• Staff have worked collaboratively to establish clear behaviour expectations and consistent processes across the school.

• Early feedback from staff and students has been overwhelmingly positive, with increased recognition of positive behaviour and a stronger sense of consistency across classrooms and playgrounds.

• Students are responding well to the Good Standing process and have a clearer understanding of behavioural expectations and the connection between choices, responsibility and participation in school activities.

• We are already seeing positive improvements in student engagement, behaviour and school culture.

• Thank you to our staff, students and families for their support as we continue to embed these important initiatives.

Teaching and Learning

·       We have recently reviewed our 2026 NAPLAN results, which demonstrate positive student growth across a number of learning areas, particularly in the Year 5 data.

·      Staff continue to use NAPLAN, PAT and school-based assessment data alongside Elastik (an online data analysis platform that brings together student achievement information to help track progress, identify trends and inform teaching decisions) to inform teaching and learning.  

School Uniform 

·      A new policy was approved by the School Board at the conclusion of Term 2 this year. Students are now permitted to wear their faction shirts daily, hair accessory colour is only to be school colours (blue & yellow) or natural colours (black, brown or blonde) and the school dress is being phased out. 

Planning for 2027

·      Significant work has been undertaken on the school's 2027-2029 Business Plan. The plan focuses on teaching quality, leadership development, student and staff wellbeing, resource management, and strengthening partnerships with families and the wider community. 

·      Staff committees are currently finalising operational plans to align with the new Business Plan and curriculum priorities for 2027. 

·      A new website is currently being created, and a photoshoot occurred onsite today.

Parent Engagement

·       Parent-teacher interviews were a positive initiative this term, and staff were appreciative of the opportunity to strengthen partnerships with families and discuss student progress in a meaningful way.

• The Learning Journey is currently being planned for Term 4. Learning Journeys provide families with the opportunity to visit classrooms in the evening.

Facilities and Operations

• The build is on track for completion at the beginning of 2027.

• There will be disruption to the parent carpark in Term 4. More details will follow. 

• Quotes for boundary fencing has taken place this term and we are hoping for installation early next year, after the new build is handed over.

• We are keen to begin our breakfast club from Week 8. 

Thank you.

Nicole Anderson

President’s Report – Term 3

Term 2 & 3 has been a highly productive and positive period for our P&C, with significant progress made across governance, communication, and community engagement. My primary focus this term has been on strengthening Uniform Shop operations—improving stock ordering accuracy, cash handling processes, reviewing costings, and supporting volunteers stepping into new roles. We will also deliver three fundraisers this term, each contributing to both community connection and increasing financial sustainability.

Improved Financial Transparency

To support accountability and streamline processes, I implemented a Cash Reconciliation Sheet in Term 2 and recently provided further training during school holidays in cash handling procedures. This system ensures transparency of funds received, supports accurate and timely deposits, makes every event trackable and protects the volunteers.

I also requested that Nicole, our Treasurer, add additional spreadsheet lines to show both financial‑year and calendar‑year summaries of Uniform Shop and fundraiser spending and earnings. This will support clearer financial reporting for the Secretary role and improve transparency around P&C profits and losses.

In the Term 1 or 2 GM, I was not made aware of three outstanding invoices for uniforms ordered under the prior executive team:

-              13/01/2025 : $7261.50

-              10/02/2026: $2758.00 & $3575.00

-               totalling $13,594.50.

It was brought to my attention once the invoices were paid, and a further uniform order was made on 5th May for $2359.00 without an approval process. Spendings are required to be approved as per WACSSO compliance. This focused my attention on enforcing all spendings through a quorum of 5-8 P&C members in a meeting recorded with minutes as per WACSSO guidelines. During this process I recognised that four items were currently priced at a loss and needed to be updated urgently. 

Key Achievements

-              Launch of the P&C Website

-              Introduction of a Termly P&C Newsletter 

-              Cross Country Fundraiser

o   Coffee van: $40

o   Subway lunch orders: $143.40

-              Strengthening Governance and Compliance

o   We held our first Executive Meeting to approve a uniform order, ensuring financial decisions align with WACSSO governance requirements. This marks an important step in restoring consistent compliance in how P&C funds are managed.

Secretary Update

We thank Elise Peng for her service as Secretary in Term 2. Elise has stepped down from the role, and a callout for nominations was shared across our volunteer groups and social media. We will be electing her replacement today.

New People in New Roles

We thank Shelly for her service as Uniform Shop Coordinator and for her previous years of service as Vice President.

We also welcome and acknowledge several volunteers who have stepped into new responsibilities:

·       Bea Joseph – Uniform Shop orders and stock management

·       Deborah Robinson – Uniform Shop rostering

Their willingness to contribute strengthens our operations and supports our school community.

Upcoming Events

Volunteers required for all. If you are available, please make yourself known! 

Term 3:

Book Week Stall – Second‑Handbooks & Costumes: Wednesday 26 August 

Father’s Day Stalls- Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 September 

Faction Sports Carnival – P&C raffles, bake sale & food/drink truck: Friday 11 September

Term 4:

Kindy Information Session – P&C uniform stand: Thursday 29th October

Spooktacular Disco – Thursday 29th October, 8pm finish

Learning Journey Community Dinner – Wednesday 4th November

Sushi Lunch Orders: TBC Tuesday 15th December

Katherine Joy, President

Caversham Primary School P&C Association