WHAT DO GIRLS' SCHOOLS DO BEST?
A lot. Whether they want to be astronauts, ambassadors, or accountants, girls need to know — not just think, but really know, deep down in their gut — that nothing can stand in their way. Girls' schools send that message to girls every day. Girls’ schools are a place where girls take center stage. And we think that's just where they belong. Let us be your guide as you explore more about what girls' schools are really like (National Coalition of Girls' Schools, 2016).
SENIOR SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Our curriculum provides learning opportunities that take into account the latest developments in brain research and effective teaching. We integrate technology across the curriculum.
In Year 7, students begin their high school academic program with the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Innovation Studies, Geography, History, Religious and Values Education and Physical Education. They also choose a language and elective subjects, including Visual Art, Drama and Music.
Year 7 Handbook 2017
In Year 8, students undertake a core program of English, Mathematics, Science, History, Design and Innovation Studies, Geography, Religious and Values Education and Physical Education. They also choose electives, including Languages, Drama, Elective Science, Music and Visual Art.
Year 8 Handbook 2017
In Years 9 and 10, students are provided with more choice in their program. They continue to undertake studies in the core areas (English, Mathematics, Science, History, Physical Education, Civics and Religious and Values Education) and combine these with selections from a number of key learning areas. Subject units available include Business and Finance, Drama, Graphics, Health and Design Technology, Languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese), Multimedia Productions, Music, Physical Education, Visual Art, Design Technology and Elective Science.
Year 9 & 10 Handbook 2017
From 2018, senior studies at St Aidan’s will commence in Semester Two of Year 10. In the senior years, students follow the guidelines for senior studies set by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA). In doing this, students may choose an ATAR Pathway or the Vocational and Tertiary Pathway. Both pathways may lead to tertiary studies. Studies in an English subject (English, Literature or Essential English), as well as Religious and Values Education, are compulsory for all students completing Years 11 and 12. All students must also meet the numeracy requirements set down by the QCAA, either through the study of a Mathematics subject (General Mathematics or Mathematics Methods), or through a short course in Numeracy conducted during the Christmas holiday period.
Year 11 & 12 Handbook 2017
The 2018 handbook for senior studies commencing from Semester Two of Year 10 will be available in March 2018. Students will choose 6 subjects from the following list. Classes are offered subject to sufficient student interest expressed during subject selection:
Accounting
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Digital Solutions
Diploma of Business (delivered by RTO and subject to co-payments)
Drama
Economics
English
Essential English (applied subject)
Fashion (applied subject)
French
General Mathematics
Hospitality Practices (applied subject)
Japanese
Literature
Mathematics Methods
Modern History
Music
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Specialist Mathematics
Visual Art
Nationality and age mix
The nationality and age mix at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.
STA teaches students from all over the world, including:
School location
LOCATION
St Aidan’s is in Corinda, a quiet residential area in Brisbane’s western suburbs. We are adjacent to Corinda Railway Station, giving direct access to the CBD. A public and private transport network, including bus and train, provides convenient access to our school.
TRAIN
The school is situated only one minute walk from the Corinda Railway Station. The train provides access to the City and the western suburbs, with links to the total Brisbane transport network.
BUSES
The School operates three bus runs, through Belbaker Bus Charters exclusively for St Aidan’s students and staff. The service is operated morning and afternoon (school days only).
Route 1 Moggill: Moggill, Bellbowrie, Pinjarra Hills, Brookfield, Kenmore, Fig Tree Pocket (Western side of river), Jindalee, Mt Ommaney – click here for the timetable and detailed stop locations
Route 2 Bardon: Bardon, Toowong (Stuartholme), Indooroopilly, Fig Tree Pocket (Eastern side of river), Sinnamon Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks – click here for the timetable and detailed stop locations
Route 3 Mt Gravatt: Mt Gravatt, Sunnybank, Salisbury, Moorooka, Tarragindi, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga, Tennyson, Graceville – click here for the timetable and detailed stop locations
Cost of service: The service costs $4.30 each way (for all bus routes).
Payment Information: St Aidan's uses a ‘pay as you use’ system with students able to use their student card for payment each time they travel on the bus. Importantly, funds must be available on the student card and the student card must be linked to your Flexischools (www.flexischools.com.au) account. To set up your account, please refer to the instructions here or call Flexischools on 1300 361 769.
BUS ROUTES & TIMETABLE
Moggill
Bardon
Mt Gravatt
