Useful Information

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.
ST AIDAN'S SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
Uniforms are available for purchase in store at Lowes Eastgardens and at Lowes online.
ALL BOYS MUST HAVE THE SUMMER SCHOOL SHIRT WITH THE SCHOOL CREST.
- The summer school shirt with the school crest has now been part of our uniform for 2 years with a two year transition window which has now finished.
- All boys should to be wearing the school summer shirt with the school crest as this is part of the summer uniform.
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: MsFenna Di Maggio
Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs Jenna Smithson
Instructional Specialist: MrsKim O'Kane
CAPA Coordinator: MissKatherine 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: MrsHelen Shaw
Family Educator: Mary Dillon Pollinger
Senior Support Officer: Mrs Amanda Griffith
Classroom Learning Support Officers: Mrs Kelly, Mr Bouris & Miss Charli
School Counsellor: Chanel Cortesano
CLASS TEACHERS
Year 6 Teacher: Mr Sean Brett
Year 5 Teacher: Mr Jack McGrath
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
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