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.

SAFE DROP OFF & PICK UP

Just a reminder that the parking on Maroubra Road directly out the front of the school is 5 minutes only. To keep our students safe please follow this rule and please DO NOT double park or park across or in the school, parish or surrounding driveways. Please be mindful that there are many students being dropped off and picked up, so a prompt and safe drop off is appreciated. Our priority is to keep our students safe at all times.

SAFE TRAVEL TO AND FROM SCHOOL

In keeping with child safety and pedestrian and traffic safety:

Students should travel the most direct route to and from school
Students should always follow safe use of road crossings at all times
Parents should discuss with their children management strategies to use if approached by a stranger

ST AIDAN'S SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

Uniforms are available for purchase in store at Lowes Eastgardens and at Lowes online.

WINTER UNIFORM

Students are to start wearing their winter uniform after the Mother's Day weekend. Monday 13th May. Please see below for the correct Winter uniform.

BOYS

GIRLS

Long Navy Pants

School Tie

White Long Sleeve Shirt

Navy School Zip Front/V Neck Sloppy Joe with School Crest

Navy School All Weather Jacket

Navy School Beanie with Crest

Navy Socks

Black Shoes - no boots

Navy Gloves & Scarves permitted

NO SKIVVIES

Winter Tartan Uniform or Long Navy Pants

School Tie

White Long Sleeve Shirt

Navy School Zip Front/V Neck Sloppy Joe with School Crest

Navy School All Weather Jacket

Navy School Beanie with Crest

Navy Tights or Navy Short Socks

Black Shoes - no boots

Navy Gloves & Scarves permitted

NO SKIVVIES

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.

SUMMER SCHOOL UNIFORM

SUMMER SPORTS UNIFORM

BOYS

Navy Shorts

White Short Sleeve Shirt with School Crest

Navy Socks - not ankle socks

Black Shoes (completely black) - no boots

GIRLS

Tartan Dress

White Socks - not ankle socks

Black Shoes (completely black) - no boots

BOYS

Navy Knit Shorts

White Polo Shirt with Navy Collar & School Crest

White Short Socks - not ankle socks

Joggers

GIRLS

Navy Knit Shorts OR

Navy Skirt/Skort with Navy Sports Briefs (No Bike Pants)

White Polo Shirt with Navy Collar & School Crest

White Short Socks - not ankle socks

Joggers

OTHER COMPULSORY ITEMS

Hat K - 4 - Navy Legionnaire or Wide Brim with School Crest

Hat 5 & 6 - Leadership cap presented to students in Year 5

Library Bag - Provided for new students

School Bag – Purchased from the school office

HAIRSTYLES

Extreme hairstyles for boys or girls are not appropriate for school.
Hair is to be neat and tidy and tied back if it is longer than shoulder length with only school coloured hair accessories white, dark green or navy.
Boys hair should not be shorter than a number 2 and should not have any patterns or lines. Long hair should also be tied back and fastened.

JEWELLERY

No jewellery (bracelets and necklaces etc.) should be worn to school.
No wrist bands at all.
A wrist watch is appropriate for school.
For safety reasons, children with pierced ears should only wear stud earrings.

We thank you in advance for supporting our School Uniform Policy.

# A friendly reminder to label all student clothing and items clearly so they can be easily returned.

MOBILE PHONES & SMART WATCHES

All students are to drop their mobile phones and smart watches to the school office when they arrive at school between 8.30 and 8.50am. Teachers will return the devices to students at school dismissal at 3:10pm.

SPORT UNIFORM DAYS 2025

All students K-6 will wear their Sport Uniform on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY.

ST AIDAN'S STAFF 2025

Principal: Mrs Rachel Baker

Assistant Principal/Diverse Learning Coordinator: Ms Fenna Di Maggio

Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs Jenna Smithson

Instructional Specialist: Mrs Kim O'Kane

CAPA Coordinator: Miss Katherine Siapkas

Teacher Librarian: Mrs Carin Gerrard

Wellbeing Coordinator: Bianca Harris

Sport Coordinator/K-6 Sport/Performing Arts Teacher: Miss Jesi Hinds

Reading Recovery Teacher: Mrs Sue Karolis

Visual Arts/Drama/Music/Choir Teacher: Mrs Helen Shaw

Family Educator: Mary Dillon Pollinger

Senior Support Officer: Mrs Amanda Griffith

Classroom Learning Support Officers: Mrs Kelly, Mr Bouris, Miss Charli, Miss O'Sullivan & Miss McAusland

School Counsellor: Ayaka Mizutani

CLASS TEACHERS

Year 6 Teacher: Mrs Waldron & Miss Phillips

Year 5 Teacher: Mrs Green & Miss Trainor

Year 4 Teacher: Miss Katherine Raptis

Year 3 Teacher: Miss Katherine Siapkas

Year 2 Teacher: Ms Basilia Buonocore

Year 1 Teacher: Mrs Jenna Smithson

Kindergarten Teacher: Mrs Bianca Harris

MATHEMATICS & ENGLISH 2ND TEACHERS

Year 5 & 6: Mrs Robyn Green

Year 4: Ms Fenna Di Maggio & Mrs Carin Gerrard

Year 3: Mrs Kim O'Kane & Mrs Carin Gerrard

Year 2: Mrs Simone Fenech

Year 1: Mrs Angelique Vaneris

Kinder: Miss Jesi Hinds

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.

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

Updated Students Menu

Order Cancellation Procedure

BIRTHDAY TREATS

To celebrate birthdays in the classroom please send either Lollipops (Chupa Chups), Icy Poles/Zooper Doopers or small cupcakes/doughnuts 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

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

Tuesday 27 January	Staff Development Day
Wednesday 28 January	Students K-6: First day of Term 1

Dates For The Diary

JANUARY