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

SPORT UNIFORM DAYS FOR 2026

Kindergarten to Year 4 - Wednesday & Thursday
Year 5 & Year 6 - Tuesday & Wednesday

LIBRARY DAYS FOR 2026

Library lessons for all classes are on a fortnightly cycle. Please see weekly overview posted on a Sunday night via Compass or Social Media to confirm your child's library lesson for the week.

TUESDAYS FORTNIGHTLY - Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4
WEDNESDAYS FORTNIGHTLY - Kinder, Year 3, Year 5, Year 6

CHOIR YEARS 2-6

Choir will be on a Wednesday morning before school at 7.45am in the hall.

UNIFORM POLICY

BOYS SCHOOL UNIFORM - All boys should now be wearing the school shirt with St Aidan's Current Crest as shown below.
BOYS & GIRLS SPORT UNIFORM - All students should now be wearing the school polo shirt with St Aidan's Current Crest as shown below.

Our families were given a transition period starting in 2022 to transition from the old Crest to the current Crest.

All students are now only to be wearing the Current Crest on all school uniform items including school shirt, polo shirt, jumpers, jackets and hats.

We appreciate your cooperation with our School Uniform Policy.

SUMMER SCHOOL UNIFORM

SUMMER SPORTS UNIFORM

BOYS

Navy Shorts

White Short Sleeve Shirt with Current 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 Current 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 Current School Crest

White Short Socks - not ankle socks

Joggers

OTHER COMPULSORY ITEMS

Hat - Kinder to Year 4

Navy Legionnaire or Wide Brim with Current School Crest

Hat - Year 5 & Year 6

Leadership cap presented to students in Year 5

Library Bag Purchased from the school

School Bag Purchased from the school office

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

HAIRSTYLES

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

JEWELLERY

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

MOBILE PHONES & SMART WATCHES

All mobile phones and smart watches must be registed at the office at the beginning of the year and the policy signed by both parent and student. (see below)
All mobile phones and smart watches must be handed to the office as soon as the student arrives at school before entering the playground.
Students will be handed back their mobile phone or watch as they leave the playground in the afternoon at dismissal.

ST AIDAN'S MOBILE PHONE & SMART WATCH POLICY

Purpose

Our school recognises that some students may need to bring a mobile phone or smart watch to school for safety or family communication before and after school. This policy ensures these devices do not disrupt learning, compromise student wellbeing, or interfere with school operations.

This policy must be read and signed by both the student and their parent/carer before a device is brought to school.

1. Devices Covered by This Policy

Mobile phones - any type.
Smart watches - including cellular, Bluetooth, or Wi‑Fi enabled models, even if set on school mode or with the capability of being connected to a phone.

2. Bringing Devices to School

Bringing a device is optional and entirely at the family’s discretion.
The school accepts no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage.
Devices must be clearly labelled with the student’s name.
Devices must be switched off before entering school grounds.

3. Storage During the School Day

All mobile phones and smart watches must be handed to the school office before entering the playground before school.
Devices will be securely stored during the day in the office.
All mobile phones and smart watches will be returned at the end of the school day from the teacher on duty on the front playground as the students are leaving the premises.

4. Use of Devices

Students may not use mobile phones or smart watches during:

Class time
Recess or lunch
Assemblies or events
Excursions including school camp
Before or after school while on school grounds

Photography, video recording, or audio recording is strictly prohibited at all times.

5. Communication During the Day

Students needing to contact home must do so through the school office.
Parents needing to contact their child must call the school office.
Students must not send or receive messages on their devices during school hours.

6. Misuse of Devices

If a student uses a device without permission or inappropriately:

The device will be confiscated and stored in the office.
Parents may be required to collect the device in person.
Repeated misuse may result in the student losing permission to bring a device to school.

Serious misuse including bullying, recording others, or accessing inappropriate content may result in further disciplinary action.

7. Privacy and Safety

Devices must not be used to take photos, videos, or audio recordings of any student, staff member, or school activity.
Devices must not be used to access social media, games, or messaging apps.
Students must not share their device with others.

8. Agreement

By signing this policy, parents/carers and students acknowledge that:

They understand and agree to follow this policy.
They accept responsibility for the device.
They understand that failure to follow the policy may result in consequences.

ST AIDAN'S STAFF 2026

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

Literacy K-2 Coordinator : Mrs Bianca Harris

CAPA Coordinator: Miss Katherine Siapkas

Sport Coordinator: Miss Jesi Hinds

Visual Arts Teacher: Mrs Shannon Waldron

Teacher Librarian: Mrs Carin Gerrard

Executive Release Teacher Years 5 & 6: Miss Idallia August

Family Educator: Mrs Ma Becina

Senior School Support Officer: Mrs Amanda Griffith

School Support Officer: Mrs Alanna Jones

Classroom Learning Support Officers: Mrs Kelly, Mr Bouris, Miss Kobi & Miss Tayla

Choir Teacher: Mrs Helen Shaw

CLASS TEACHERS

Year 6 Teacher: Mrs Kim O'Kane

Year 5 Teacher: Mrs Jenna Smithson

Year 4 Teacher: Miss Katherine Raptis

Year 3 Teacher: Miss Katherine Siapkas

Year 2 Teacher: Ms Basilia Buonocore

Year 1 Teacher: Miss Mia Phillips

Kindergarten Teacher: Mrs Bianca Harris

MATHEMATICS & ENGLISH 2ND TEACHERS

Year 5 & 6: Mrs Robyn Green

Year 4: Mrs Shannon Waldron

Year 3: Mrs Claire Ripepi

Year 2: Mrs Angelique Vaneris

Year 1: Ms Fenna Di Maggio

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

Physical Education Update

Jessica Hinds | Sport Coordinator

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