LOOKING SHARP

& STAYING SAFE

Uniform and grooming

The College uniform is symbolic of the pride students have in their appearance and in St Augustine's. The Saints community is proud of its history and traditions that have been built over the past 94 years. Therefore, students wear the uniform in acknowledgement of these traditions and for the Men of Saints 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. 

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

Hair and shaving 

• Clean and neatly cut.
• Must not be shaved all over no less than a no. 4; sides and back must not be shaved no less than a no. 2 – no fades or mullets.
• Must not touch the collar at the back when standing straight.
• Must be above the eyebrows.
• Should be blended to avoid undercuts or steps.
• Should be worn without excessive hair product (gel).
• Sideburns must be kept at the top of ear level.
• Boys must be clean-shaven.

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. 

Collecting your son

Boys are often left waiting either inside or outside the College grounds until 5 o'clock or later.

• There is no supervision in the grounds for day students after school.
• Please make suitable arrangements for your sons to be picked up or met by 3:45 if they do not have supervised school commitments beyond that time. 
• Alternatively, students may do homework or study in the Gildas Centre Monday to Thursday until 4:45.

Student  drop off and pick up at the stop-drop-go zone 

In the interest of safety, students must be dropped off and collected from the stop-drop-go zone on Scott Street at the main entrance. 

• Do not double park on Draper Street. 
• Do not drop off or collect your sons near crossings or in bus zones.
• You may arrange with your sons to collect them from safe places near the College.

Riding a bike to school

• Helmets must be worn.
• There is a bike rack opposite Tolle’s steps.
• Bicycles should be secured with a strong lock and chain.

School bus application information

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

Translink has also introduced new fares and zones to make travel in Cairns simpler, easier and fairer.

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

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

Any 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 kms 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 the Services Australia (or hold their own Health Care Card)
• Pensioner Concession Card issued by the 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 ‘TRANSIT AUSTRALIA (LOVES BUS SERVICE)’ - As your Bus Operator