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St Aidan's Anglican Girls School was founded in 1929, by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent. St Aidan's is situated in Corinda in the western suburbs of Brisbane, a quiet residential area. St Aidan's prides itself on providing scholastic leadership through an outstanding academic program. Essential to the academic success of St Aidan's students are the school's small class sizes and high technology to student ratio.
St Aidan's is adjacent to Corinda Railway Station with direct access to the city. A public and private transport network, including bus and train, provides convenient access to the School. The St Aidan's Sports Fields, "Ambiwerra", comprise 10 hectares of parkland surrounded by Oxley Creek. These fields are approximately 10 minutes walking distance from St Aidan's.
Distinctive Characteristics
St Aidan's strives to provide excellence in education in a caring, friendly environment, where each individual, nurtured and shaped by the values of the Christian Faith, has the opportunity to achieve her full potential and to develop a passion for life and learning. Our vision is to be recognised as the Premier Girls' School in Queensland, as such, we regard the support and care of our students to precede that of all others. Our staff engage in a vibrant learning community. Ongoing professional development and attainment of Masters Degrees promotes to our students the importance of life long learning. St Aidan's recognises the study of a language is an integral part of a student's education and as a result offers four languages - French, German, and Japanese and Mandarin (Chinese)
Tertiary Pathways
St Aidan's consistently performs well above the state average with students gaining entrance to Universities and TAFE Colleges in Queensland and Australia. Students at St Aidan's have the opportunity for enrichment and extension. High achieving students also have the opportunity to undertake university study while still in their senior years at school. The Guidance and Careers Counsellor supports students in areas of Tertiary entrance, School Based Traineeships and Career and Work Education Units. Over 95% of St Aidan's students progress to Tertiary Education each year.
Competition Participation
- Mathematics competitions
- History and Science Competitions
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE) speaking competitions
- Future Problem Solving Competitions
- Sporting competitions
- Debating and Public Speaking
- Visual Art competitions
- Mooting
- Dance Eisteddfods
School Facilities
- Fully Air Conditioned School
- Language and Computer laboratories
- Visual Art, Textile & Design studios
- Computerised Graphics Classroom
- Art, Drama, Dance and Music Studios
- Senior and Junior Libraries
- Wireless Networked School;
- Science and Technology Centre
- Auditorium
- Swimming Pool
- Physical Education and Fitness Centre
- Athletics Oval
- Ambiwerra Sporting Fields comprising 10 hectares of sporting facilities
Special Activities
- Instrumental Music Program
- Musical Tours, Choirs
- Drama and Musical Productions
- Children's Literature Festival
- Days of Excellence
- Future Problem Solving Program
- Leadership Programs and Personal Development Camps
- Anam Cara Christian Group
- STAGE Dance Troupe
- The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Skiing Trip
Sport
- Equestrian
- Cricket; Softball, Basketball;
- Touch Football, Soccer
- Swimming
- Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Tennis, Volleyball, Rowing,
- Track and Field Athletics, Cross Country
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