ST AIDAN'S STAFF 2024

Principal: Mrs Rachel Baker

Acting Assistant Principal: Ms Fenna Di Maggio

Acting Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs Jenna Smithson

Sport Coordinator: Miss Jessica Preece

CAPA Coordinator: Miss Katherine Siapkas

Teacher Librarian: Mrs Carin Gerrard

K-6 Sport & Performing Arts Teacher: Miss Jesi Hinds

Reading Recovery Teacher: Mrs Sue Karolis

Visual Arts Teacher: Mrs Bianca Harris

Choir Teacher: Mrs Helen Shaw

Family Educator: Ms Mary Dillon Pollinger

Senior Support Officer:: Mrs Amanda Griffith

Support Officer: Mrs Lisa Cummins

Learning Support Officer: Mrs Maria-Amparo Kelly

Learning Support Officer: Mr Billy Bouris

Learning Support Officer: Miss Mia Phillips

School Counsellor: Miss Chanel Cortesano

CLASS TEACHERS

Year 6 Teacher: Mr Sean Brett

Year 5 Teacher: Mr Jack McGrath

Year 4 Teacher: Mrs Claire Ripepi

Year 3 Teacher: Miss Katherine Siapkas

Year 2 Teacher: Miss Jessica Preece

Year 1 Teacher: Mrs Jenna Smithson

Kindergarten Teacher: Ms Basilia Buonocore

CLASS SUPPORT TEACHERS

Year 5 & 6 Support Teacher: Mrs Simone Fenech

Year 3 & 4 Support Teacher: Mrs Carin Gerrard

Year 2 Support Teacher: Ms Sarah Clayton

Year 1 Support Teacher: Mrs Angelique Vaneris

Kinder Support Teacher: Mrs Bianca Harris

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.

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.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Please see the full school summer uniform outlined below.

Please note the boys uniform states that the boys are to wear the White Shirt with Logo. Students who already have a plain white shirt may continue wearing this. When parents purchase new white shirts we ask you to please purchase the White Shirt with the School Logo.

A friendly reminder to label students clothing and items clearly so it can be easily returned.

GIRLS

BOYS

Tartan Dress

White Socks NOT ankle socks

Black Shoes - no boots

Navy Shorts

White Short Sleeve Shirt with Logo

Navy Socks NOT ankle socks

Black Shoes - no boots

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.

St Aidan’s P & F Second Hand Uniform Shop

The St Aidan’s Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open Wednesday mornings during the Term. Opening times are 8:00am – 8:50am.

You may also email your order to the school office by COB Thursday, including child’s full name, class and pay via direct debit. Orders will be filled on a Friday and sent home with the student. Any exchanges or refunds must be organised in person on Fridays during school term when the uniform shop is open.

P & F Bank Direct Details:

Name: St Aidan's Parents and Friends Association

BSB: 062198

A/C No: 00905559

All proceeds from the Uniform Shop go to the St Aidan’s Parents and Friends Association.

Please email the school office with any Uniform Shop enquiries/online orders.

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 after 1st Sunday in April (Daylight Saving ends)

5.30pm after 1st Sunday in October (Daylight Saving begins)

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

Counsellor's Corner

Chanel Cortesano | School Counsellor

EMOTIONAL REGULATION

SELF CARE FOR EVERYONE