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St Aidan's Alumni is creating a living bridge between the past and the present

St Aidan's is a Prep to Year 12 Anglican day school for girls located in suburban Brisbane with a coeducational Kindergarten. The St Aidan’s Alumni aims to create a living bridge between our past students and their families with the current school community.

07/09/2026

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

We are delighted to recognise Lydia Wardale (2013) as the recipient of the 2026 Emma Betts Award.

Named in honour of Emma Betts (1991-2017), this award celebrates young alumni whose professional and volunteer achievements have created significant positive impact in their communities and beyond.

As a lawyer, advisor and biodiversity negotiator for Australia under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Lydia is helping shape international action on some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Her work spans biodiversity conservation, human rights, gender equality and youth resilience.

Inspired by her own experience during Brisbane's flood disasters, Lydia also facilitates Youth Guardians, a youth-led initiative that empowers young people to strengthen resilience and drive positive change in their communities.

Congratulations, Lydia, on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to celebrating your achievement at our Aidan's Celebrates Awards Evening in Term 4.

Read more about Lydia's inspiring journey on Aidan's Connect here.
https://alumni.staidans.qld.edu.au/news/default-general/62/62-Lydia-Wardale-2013-Named-Recipient-of-the-2026-Emma-Betts-Award

02/09/2026

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄!

Book Week is always a highlight of the St Aidan's calendar, and this year it did not disappoint. Last week our Auditorium was buzzing with excitement as our talented Year 12 debaters took on their teachers in the highly anticipated Students vs Teachers Debate.

The topic? "Are Books Better Than People?" On one side the teachers, Dr Chris Boerdam, Dr Joel Gunn-Glazebrook and Mr James Tancred brought their very best arguments to the floor. On the other our Year 12 debaters Sophia E, Kailyn J and Emily R, who were not here to lose. And the winner was…THE STUDENTS!

From start to finish, the debate was riveting and had the audience captivated. We could not be prouder of Sophia, Kailyn and Emily and we love that the teachers were such wonderful sports.

To our past students who remember their own Book Week moments at St Aidan's this one is for you. Did you ever debate against your teachers?

31/08/2026

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 - 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘁?

Next time you are on campus, take a closer look beside the Chapel. nestled quietly amongst the garden greenery, you will find a bell with a story to tell.

One of our earliest connections to the Sisters of the Sacred Advent, our beloved Angelus Bell has been part of St Aidan's since our very early days. It may not be the original, but it carries the spirit of those who rang it before us.

This beautiful image from 1976 shows Sister Eleanor ringing the bell in its central position in the grounds between the old tuckshop and the pool where its sound would have carried across the entire school. The neighbours would certainly have known when the bell rang too!

Before the Le Fanu Building was constructed, the bell held pride of place in the heart of the school. And before that, it was rung just outside the staffroom on the verandah of the original school house upstairs above that same old tuckshop.

A small bell. A big history. Do you remember hearing it? Drop your memories in the comments below.

28/08/2026

Following the passing of Sister Gillian SSA, we can now advise details for her funeral to be held on Friday 4 September at St John's Cathedral at 9.30am.

All are welcome to attend what will be a Requiem Eucharist, which will also be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person
https://tinyurl.com/4dzawefp.

We continue to honour Sister Gillian SSA and her significant contribution to our community. We give thanks for her integrity, humility and gentle compassion.

27/08/2026

𝗔 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

On Friday 21 August the inaugural St Aidan's Past School Captains' Lunch brought together an extraordinary group of women spanning 70 years of the School's history, from the Class of 1954 to the Class of 2025.

Guests reflected on the friendships, opportunities and lessons that shaped their lives and careers, sharing stories that demonstrated the enduring influence of St Aidan's long after graduation. Whether they left school last year or decades ago, a common theme emerged throughout the afternoon: a strong sense of community, and the guidance of inspiring mentors.

Thank you to the alumni who joined us for this very special occasion. We look forward to making this a treasured tradition.

25/08/2026

School traditions may evolve over time, but bringing the community together remains at the heart of the St Aidan's experience. Earlier this term our students celebrated Cultural week, details are in the post below.

What cultural celebrations, events or traditions do you remember from your years at St Aidan's? We'd love to hear your stories.

23/08/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗘𝗸𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻'𝘀!

Did you ever enter your schoolwork in the Royal Queensland Show? We would love to know. St Aidan's has a long and proud history at The Ekka and looking back through our archives, the results are extraordinary.

Silver certificates for homemade camembert in 2008 and blue-vein cheeses stealing the show in 2012 and 2013. St Aidan's really does love their cheese!

Champion School in the Education on Show section for an incredible seven years in a row from 2010 to 2016 with students from Kindergarten to Year 7 racking up the highest aggregate points across all classes.

Our little Year 3 students recently enjoyed a magical Rural Discovery Day patting sheep, milking cows and packing fresh strawberries straight from the farm!

This year our Marie Curie Club scientists continued the tradition entering the cheese making and kombucha competitions with outstanding results.

As our very own Louise McGuire once said, quoting Helen Keller; "Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."

Were you one of our Ekka cheese makers or competition entrants? Drop your memories in the comments.

21/08/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮, 𝗔 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱!

Our 2025 graduate Georgina Johnstone has officially been awarded her Gold Level Certificate in the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, the highest level of one of the world's most prestigious personal development programs!

Achieving Gold is no small feat. It requires years of dedication, resilience and a genuine commitment to personal growth pushing yourself further than you thought possible across volunteering, physical activity, skill development and an adventurous journey.

To our wonderful past students who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award during your time at St Aidan's you will know better than anyone just how much this achievement means. Please let us know about your journeys, we are always interested to hear your stories.

20/08/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗘𝗸𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻'𝘀!

Did you ever enter your schoolwork in the Royal Queensland Show? We would love to know. St Aidan's has a long and proud history at The Ekka and looking back through our archives, the results are extraordinary.

Silver certificates for homemade camembert in 2008 and blue-vein cheeses stealing the show in 2012 and 2013. St Aidan's really does love their cheese!

Champion School in the Education on Show section for an incredible seven years in a row from 2010 to 2016, with students from Kindergarten to Year 7 racking up the highest aggregate points across all classes.

Our little Year 3 students recently enjoyed a magical Rural Discovery Day patting sheep, milking cows and packing fresh strawberries straight from the farm.
This year our Marie Curie Club scientists continued the tradition entering the cheese making and kombucha competitions with outstanding results.

As our very own Louise McGuire once said, quoting Helen Keller
"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."

Were you one of our Ekka cheese makers or competition entrants? Drop your memories in the comments!

19/08/2026

𝐀 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧

Melissa McLean (1994) has taken home a Logie Award for Best Factual and Documentary Program, taking to the stage alongside Leigh Sales to accept the award on behalf of The Assembly and its journalism students.

Melissa's work with The Assembly is about so much more than television. It reflects a commitment to inclusion, training and representation, and to giving emerging journalists the opportunity and platform they deserve. This Logie is recognition of that work, and of the many people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen.

To see a St Aidan's alumna standing on that stage, championing the next generation of journalists and storytellers, is a proud moment for our community. Melissa, we are so proud of you and everything you stand for.

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