Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

We have reached the end of an amazing and memorable 2024.

CHRISTMAS LITURGY

Our Christmas Liturgy last Thursday was a beautiful reflection of the true meaning of Christmas. Our students participated with great enthusiasm, and their dedication was evident in every aspect of the celebration. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to this liturgy. As we continue to embrace the spirit of Christmas, let us carry the lessons of love, compassion, and generosity into the New Year.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

The Year 6 Graduation Mass last Friday was a truly special event that marked the culmination of our students' primary school journey. The mass was a beautiful celebration of their achievements, faith, and growth over the years. During the ceremony, we also took the opportunity to recognise and congratulate all our award winners. Their dedication, hard work, and outstanding accomplishments were celebrated with great pride. These students have not only excelled academically but have also embodied the core values of St. Aidan’s, including kindness, respect, and leadership.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our Year 6 graduates. Your journey at St. Aidan’s has been exemplary, and we are confident that you will continue to shine in your future endeavors. Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and staff for your support and for making this event a memorable milestone in our students' lives.

The Year 6 students continued their graduation celebrations by going bowling and enjoying lunch together. 

FAREWELL TO OUR LEAVING STAFF

It was lovely being able to farewell our leaving staff last Friday as a community. As we farewell some of our teachers who are moving on to new opportunities, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering hard work and dedication. Their contributions to St Aidan’s have been invaluable in nurturing the minds and hearts of our students, and their commitment to excellence in education has left a lasting mark on our school community. 

It is always hard to lose such valuable members of staff. However, we look at this opportunity positively and we thank each one of these amazing educators for allowing us to be part of their journey. They will all be greatly missed by the staff, students, parents and community of St Aidan’s.

NEW STAFF 2025

We welcome Mrs Kim O'Kane to our teaching staff for 2025. She is joining the executive team as the Instructional Specialist. Mrs O'Kane is an experienced Primary School Teacher. She has been a member of her previous school's leadership team for the last 5 years facilitating the Mathematics Curriculum K-6 and supporting Professional Development with staff. Mrs O'Kane has her Masters in Gifted Education has also been the Newman Facilitator leading Gifted Education at her current school for the past 5 years. We would like to welcome Mrs O'Kane as we believe that she will be a great asset to the St Aidan's Community.

We also welcome Miss Katherine Raptis. She has recently completed her Bachelor Of Education and has been gaining experience as a Primary Teacher over the past 2 years. Katherine is a dedicated educator and we are very lucky to have her join the St Aidan's Staff in 2025.

MUSICAL 2025

We are extremely excited to announce that St Aidan's will be showcasing a musical next year which all students at St Aidan's will star in. The musical will take place towards the end of Term 3 next year - dates to be confirmed. 

THANKYOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS

As we approach the end of another wonderful year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to making 2024 such a success. From our dedicated staff and enthusiastic students to our supportive parents and guardians, I am extremely grateful for all of your support.

This year has been filled with memorable moments, significant achievements, and the true spirit of togetherness that defines St. Aidan’s. As we celebrate these accomplishments, we also look forward to the festive season ahead.

Wishing you all a joyful and restful Christmas. May this holiday season bring happiness, peace, and cherished time with loved ones. Thank you for being an essential part of our community, and we look forward to another wonderful year ahead.

Take care and God Bless.

Kind regards,

Rachel Baker

Principal 

Have a lovely week.

God bless.

Rachel Baker 

Principal

For more information about St Aidan's Catholic Primary School please visit our website http://stamaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au