Useful Information
ST AIDAN'S STAFF 2023
Principal: Mrs Rachel Baker
Assistant Principal, NEWMAN Facilitator & EAL/D: Mrs Robyn Green
Religious Education Coordinator: Hannah Birchall
Instructional Specialist & English Coordinator: Fenna Di Maggio
Sport & CAPA Coordinator: Jessica Preece
Mathematics Coordinator: Jenna Smithson
Diverse Learning Coordinator K-6: Simone Fenech
Teacher Librarian, NEWMAN & ICT Coordinator: Carin Gerrard
K-6 Sport Teacher: Hannah Baron
Reading Recovery Teacher: Sue Karolis
Visual Arts Teacher: Caitlin Ghusn
Performing Arts Teacher: Mia Phillips
Choir Teacher: Helen Shaw
Family Educator: Mary Dillon Pollinger
Secretary: Amanda Griffith
Secretary: Lisa Cummins
Learning Support Officer: Maria-Amparo Kelly
School Counsellor: Chanel Cortesano
CLASS TEACHERS
Year 6 Teacher: Hannah Birchall & Sarah Clayton (Exec Release)
Year 5 Teacher: Jessica Preece
Year 4 Teacher: Jenna Smithson
Year 3 Teacher: Katherine Siapkas
Year 2 Teacher: Joanne Oborn
Year 1 Teacher: Claire Ripepi & Angelique Vaneris
Kindergarten Teacher: Basilia Buonocore
CLASS SUPPORT TEACHERS
Year 5 & 6 Diverse Learning & 2nd Teacher for Maths & English: Hannah Baron & Fenna Di Maggio
Year 3 & 4 Diverse Learning & 2nd Teacher for Maths & English: Simone Fenech
Year 2 Diverse Learning & 2nd Teacher for Maths & English: Robyn Green
Year 1 Diverse Learning & 2nd Teacher for Maths & English: Fenna Di Maggio
Kinder Diverse Learning & 2nd Teachers for Maths & English: Carin Gerrard & Angelique Vaneris
SCHOOL HOURS
- Supervision is provided in the morning from 8.30am.
- All children are expected to be at school in time for the bell at 8.50am.
- Students who arrive after this time are required to have an adult sign them in at the school office before proceeding to their class.
- Classes finish at 3:10pm and students are dismissed from the front playground at 3.10pm.
- Supervision is provided on the playground until 3.30pm.
- Students who need to leave school before 3.10pm must be signed out at the school office by an adult before leaving the school grounds.
FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM
We love sharing stories & photos of all the AMAZING things happening here at St Aidan's! Please follow St Aidan’s on Facebook & Instagram to view all the great things taking place at our school.
LIBRARY DAYS
Please see the below table for library days.
| Library | ||
|---|---|---|
| EVEN WEEKS | ODD WEEKS | |
| Tuesday | Year 6 | |
| Wednesday | Year 4 | Year 3 & Year 5 |
| Thursday | Kindergarten & Year 2 | Year 1 |
Please ensure students from Years K to 6 have their library bag ready for borrowing on their scheduled day.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
School uniforms can be purchased from Lowes Eastgardens and the Lowes online store. St Aidan's have a dedicated web page at www.lowes.com.au/schoolsonline for parent ease of purchase.
St Aidan’s P & F Second Hand Uniform Shop
The St Aidan’s Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open Wednesday mornings during the Term. Opening times are 8:00am – 8:50am.
You may also email your order to the school office by COB Thursday, including child’s full name, class and pay via direct debit. Orders will be filled on a Friday and sent home with the student. Any exchanges or refunds must be organised in person on Fridays during school term when the uniform shop is open.
P & F Bank Direct Details:
Name: St Aidan's Parents and Friends Association
BSB: 062198
A/C No: 00905559
Price List:
All proceeds from the Uniform Shop go to the St Aidan’s Parents and Friends Association.
Please email the school office with any Uniform Shop enquiries/online orders.
BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
Camp Australia is our our provider for care out of school hours. Before and After school care is available Monday to Friday. Opening hours are 7am - 8:30am and 3:10pm - 6pm.
Please click on the Camp Australia link to register your child or contact Camp Australia Customer Care on 1300 105 343.
BOTANY BITES LUNCH ORDERS
Lunch orders are available to order from Botany Bites through the Flexi Schools App.
Welcome Letter from Botany Bites Catering
How to register with Flexischools
How to order with Flexischools
BIRTHDAY TREATS
To celebrate birthdays in the classroom please send either Lollipops (Chupa Chups), Icy Poles/Zooper Doopers or small cupcakes/dougnuts and a reminder that these options need to be NUT FREE. Students who are dairy or gluten intolerant will have the option of an Icy Pole which will be supplied by the school. Should any parents not wish for their child to eat any of these treats please contact the school office.
HOLY FAMILY CHURCH MASS TIMES
Saturday Vigil 5.00pm after 1st Sunday in April (Daylight Saving ends)
5.30pm after 1st Sunday in October (Daylight Saving begins)
Sunday 8.00am, 9.30am, 6.00pm
Monday 9:10 am
Tuesday 9:10 am
Wednesday 9:10 am
Thursday 9:10 am
Friday 9:10 am
Saturday 9:10 am
Reconciliation Saturdays – after 9.10am Mass & before Vigil Mass