Ruthven Street Campus

Underneath the wisteria, near the corner of the neighbouring property (where the swimming pool currently sits) was the original St Aidan’s Tuckshop. It was a simple shelter shed built out of timber with two sides and panel that became a table to serve lunches on.

Profits from sale of these lunches was used to make two ‘study sheds’ where the girls could come to sit, eat, read and study.

Although the physical elements of this original tuckshop are long gone, the memories remain. One memory in particular is the dedication and joy shown by the tuckshop convenor Mrs Beryl Caslick, who served the school tirelessly from 1986 to 2006. She made pikelets and muffins and wholesome snacks for the girls and hearty breakfasts for the rowers.

Our Strategic Direction – Leading the Future 2022 - 2025 outlines the strategic intention within the Nurturing Environment pillar to deliver the early stages of the St Aidan’s Master Plans. Aside from Ambiwerra, we also have facility development occurring at our Ruthven Street campuses.

Aidan’s Place – NEW

The recent demolition of Le Fanu undercroft, including the tuckshop, old uniform shop, old text hire and art classroom, has paved the way for the expansion and improvement of student facilities.

This ground level area has been reimagined and will soon feature our relocated O2 Café as well as a large self-serve cafeteria with seating for over 100 people. Aidan’s Place will provide an additional bright and welcoming entrance to the Senior School and will complement the recent refurbishments of the Le Fanu classrooms on Levels 1 and 2 which were completed over the 2022 summer holidays.

We are working towards a Term 3, 2023 opening of Aidan’s Place.

The Pavilion – NEW

Our Junior School will soon be home to two new classrooms to help us continue to grow our leaders of tomorrow and deliver a future-focused girls’ education. Sitting adjacent to Charma Place, the site for our Pavilion has been prepared and is ready for construction. These new classrooms will maximise the green space and natural light surrounding it.

Aidan’s Place

Opening Term 3 2023