LOOKING SHARP 

& STAYING SAFE

Uniform and grooming

The College uniform represents the standards we expect of our students and reflects their connection to St Augustine’s. Our community values the history and traditions that have shaped Saints over many years. Students wear the uniform to show respect for these traditions and for those who came before them.

Our onsite store, the Saints Shop, stocks a full range of academic and sports uniforms, sports and school bags, stationery and memorabilia. However, it does not sell shoes.

For all uniform requirements please see details on the Saints Shop page in this newsletter.

Hair and shaving 

Hair must always be:

• Clean, neatly cut and blended.
• A natural colour, without dye or highlights.
• Above the eyebrows and above the collar at the back.
• Students must be clean-shaven unless the College has been notified of an exemption, such as for cultural reasons.

Hair must not:

• Be cut in mullets, undercuts, fades, steps or tracks.
• Be styled with products such as gel or wax that create spiked or sculpted looks.
• Be uneven in length or styled in a way that draws undue attention.
• Be shorter than a number 4. Sides and back may be trimmed, but no shorter than a number 2.
• Include long sideburns.

The College reserves the right to request a haircut if a hairstyle is deemed inappropriate.

Jewellery

• No visible piercing or body art (tattoos) is permitted.
• No visible jewellery including chains, rings or religious symbols.

If unable to wear the full school uniform

Full college uniform must be worn every day, except on Wednesday when the sports uniform is worn. If your son cannot wear the full uniform:

• Give him a note for his homeroom teacher explaining the situation.
• He will receive a uniform pass which must be displayed on his shirt pocket all day.
• Repeat this process if for more than one day.

• Ongoing uniform issues must be discussed with your son's head of year. 

   

Student pick-up and drop-off

• Drop off and pick up your sons at the Scott Street stop–drop–go zone at the main entrance. 
• Ensure your sons are picked up or met by 3:45pm unless they have a supervised school commitment. Some students are left waiting at school until 5pm or later.
• Arrange to collect your sons from another safe location nearby, such as Barlow Park.
• Encourage your sons to use the Gildas Centre (our library) while waiting for you. The library is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30am until 4:45pm, but closes at 3:20pm on Friday.

• Do not use crossings, bus zones or double park in Draper Street.

   

Supervision

Saints provides limited supervision:

• Before school (college grounds): 8:15–8:35am.
• After school (Scott Street stop–drop–go zone and bus stop):
  • Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 3:20–3:45pm.
  • Wednesday: 2:30–2:50pm. 

Riding a bike to school

• Helmets must be worn.
• Bikes should be parked and secured with a lock and chain next to Mission Central under the stairs. 
• Riding in the grounds is not permitted.

School bus application information

Kinetic operates Cairns school bus and public transport services on behalf of the Queensland Government.

Information on the fare and zone changes to the urban bus network in Cairns, including the updated network map, is available on the MyTranslink app, the website

www.translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares or by contacting Translink’s 24/7 call centre on 13 12 30.

Apply for school transport assistance

A student who is eligible for a bus pass should apply via the Translink website. As a guide:

• Secondary school students must live more than 4.8 km from the nearest state secondary school.

   

Safety-net assistance

If students live too close to their school to qualify for distance-based assistance, they may still be eligible for STAS assistance if they are listed as a dependent on the following:

• Health Care Card issued by Services Australia (or hold their own Health Care Card).
• Pensioner Concession Card issued by Services Australia or Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
• Or if they are under a Child Protection Order by Child Safety Services.

Applications must be made in the name of the cardholder and require evidence of eligibility. The cardholder must also agree to data-matching being performed with the Department of Human Services. Apply for STAS online (School Transport Assistance Scheme)

For more information:

Visit www.qld.gov.au/schooltransportassistance 

Contact STASdigital.Helpdesk@tmr.qld.au 

Or 1300 119 289 for technical assistance with your online application.

Please select KINETIC as your bus operator.