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2019 ORIENTATION HANDBOOK
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Copyright © St Hilda's School 2017 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane trading as St Hilda's School - Registered CRICOS No 00510M
Junior School Orientation Handbook (2019) 2
Table of Contents First Day of School .......................................................................................................................................... 3
New Boarder/Boarder Parent Orientation ..................................................................................................... 4
Term Dates for 2019 ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Hours of Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Uniform Shop .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Uniform Prices 2019 ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Uniform Requirements 2019 .......................................................................................................................... 8
Wearing the Uniform ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Textbooks, Stationery and Student Diary .....................................................................................................10
iPad Requirements Years 4 - 6 ......................................................................................................................11
Car Parking ....................................................................................................................................................12
Fees ...............................................................................................................................................................12
Fee Payment Options ....................................................................................................................................12
School Website ............................................................................................................................................14
School Calendar ............................................................................................................................................15
Parent Lounge ...............................................................................................................................................15
St Hilda’s Daily Correspondence and Monthly Newsletter ...........................................................................16
SMS Correspondence ....................................................................................................................................16
Social Media ..................................................................................................................................................16
MyStHildas Online Ordering .........................................................................................................................16
Junior School Handbooks ..............................................................................................................................17
Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities ................................................................................................17
Parent Support Groups .................................................................................................................................19
Contacts ........................................................................................................................................................19
Map of School Campus .................................................................................................................................20
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First Day of School
Pre-Prep
Tuesday 29 January: Full Time and Part-Time Monday Group students commence.
Thursday 31 January: Part-Time Thursday Group students commence.
**Please refer to pages 28-29 of the Pre-Prep handbook for the full Pre-Prep calendar.
Prep-Year 6
Term 1 commences Wednesday 30 January for Years Prep – 6. New students are required to arrive at
school by 8.10am and meet at the Caedmon Centre where staff will assist parents and students to
their classroom to meet their Form Teacher.
New Students will be required to bring:
□ Book Pack
□ Swimming Uniform
□ Hat
□ Morning tea, lunch and water bottle.
□ Years 4 to 6 only: iPad minimum size 32gb
□ Years 4 to 6 only: $50 iTunes pre-paid card, loaded onto iTunes account
□ Years 6 only: Locker padlock and spare keys.
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New Boarder/Boarder Parent Orientation
New Boarder/Boarder Parent Orientation will be held Tuesday 29 January. Check-in for Boarders
commences from 11.30pm until 7.30pm. New Boarder/Boarder Parent Orientation will be held at
4.00pm in the Bev Philben Room.
In Terms 2, 3 and 4, check-in for Boarders is available from 1:00pm on the day before school
commences. The entrance to Boarders Reception is located at Gate 7, off Cougal Street.
Clothing and Equipment Requirements Girls are encouraged to plan their own casual wardrobe, recognising that hanging space is limited. Girls
should provide their own personal toiletries and bring a laundry basket.
A couple of very good casual outfits are sufficient for outings, socials and Chapel.
Other casual clothing for after school, Dining Room and weekends needs to be modest and
appropriate.
Footwear is to be worn at all times outside the Boarding Houses.
A waterproof jacket or umbrella is always useful and is essential for any camping or outdoor
education activities.
It is essential that all belongings are named clearly.
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Day-to-Day Chapel/Theatre Occasions
1 Pair casual closed shoes 2-3 Dresses, skirts and blouses (of modest
design), or smart trousers; These are not to
have shoe-string straps, low-cut or midriff
tops or “short” shorts.
1 Pair casual shoes (sneaker style) 1 Pair of Smart Dress Shoes (for
outings/formal occasions)
1 Pair scuffs / slippers Miscellaneous Items
2 Sets winter weight nightwear 1 Washing Basket
1 Jumper Faceclothes
2 Sets summer weight nightwear 1 Doona and 2 Quilt Covers
1 Warm dressing gown 1 Pillow, 1 pillow protector and 2 pillow cases
(Please note sheets, towels and mattress
protectors are provided by the School).
1 Summer dressing gown (non-flammable) 1 Raincoat/waterproof jacket or Umbrella
1 Beach towel 1 Dozen Coat hangers
1 Pair of swimmers 2 Hats / Caps / Sun visors
1 Hat that offers protection from the sun 1 Mug
Underwear as required (be generous as girls do not
always do laundry promptly)
1 Sewing Kit
1 Insulated lunch bag and bottle
1 Padlock with 2 keys
Photos from home (family, friends, pets etc)
For Week Nights and Weekends
Modest casual clothes; please note “short” shorts may not be worn to Chapel, in the Dining Room or
shopping, so as to respects the nature of the occasion by wearing appropriate dress.
As space is limited, please do not bring too many personal belongings. End of term storage is
also a challenge and girls are required to take home as much as possible of their belongings. We
do assist those who have limited air travel luggage allowances.
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Term Dates for 2019
Term 1 Term 2
Tuesday 29 Jan/Wednesday 30 Jan – Thursday 4 Apr Wednesday 24 Apr – Thursday 20 Jun
Term 3 Term 4
Tuesday 16 Jul – Thursday 19 Sept Wednesday 9 Oct – Thursday 28 Nov
Regular attendance and punctuality are of the highest importance. Only in extraordinary
circumstances should permission be sought for leave or appointments made which cause students to
be absent within School hours.
Hours of Operation
Pre-Preparatory School Day: Arrival between 8.00-8.30am, class begins at 8.45am and
concludes at 3.25pm
Preparatory to Year 6: 8.20am roll call and concludes at 3.25pm
Office Hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Before School Care: 7.00am to 8.15am
After School Care: 3.30pm to 6.00pm
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is located adjacent the Gate 2 entrance to St Hilda’s School, via Cougal Street,
Southport. It is essential to make a booking at the Uniform Shop during Back-to-School time. Please
phone the Admissions Office on 07 55777 232 to book your appointment or email:
Back-to-School Trading:
Term 1
Tuesday 22 January – Tuesday 29 January
Open 7.30am – 4.00pm
Term 2
Tuesday 23 April
Open 7.30am – 4.00pm
Term 3
Monday 15 July
Open 7.30am – 4.00pm
Term 4
Tuesday 8 October
Open 7.30am – 4.00pm
Regular Trading Hours: Monday - Friday
Open 7.30am – 1.30pm
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Uniform Prices 2019
Item Size Price
Blazers, Jumpers & Jackets
Blazer 30-46 $220.00
Cardigans G4-G10 $80.00
Jumpers G6-G8 $85.00
Jumpers L10-L26 $85.00
Tracksuit Jacket - Pre Prep to Yr 5 G4-G14 $93.00
Dresses & Blouses
Dresses - Prep to Yr 5 G6-L16 $75.00
Tunics - Yr 6 to Yr 12 G6-L28 $80.00
Blouse G10-L24 $30.00
Socks and Tights
Tights $10.00
Socks $9.50
Socks – Team Sport $12.00
Scarf $16.00
Hats
Winter 53-61 $90.00
Summer 53-61 $80.00
Red Bucket One Size $20.00
St Hilda’s Cap One Size $20.00
Sport
Polo Shirt – Pre Prep to Yr 2 G4-G12 $45.00
Polo Shirt - Yr 3 to 12 G8-XXXL $48.00
Polo - House – Pre Prep to Yr 6 G4-G14 $48.00
Polo - House – Yr 7 to Yr 12 G14-XL $48.00
Sport Shorts G4-XXXL $40.00
Touch Shorts XXXS-L $55.00
Tracksuit Pants G4-XL $65.00
Tracksuit Jacket - Yr 6 to Yr 12 G8-XL $95.00
Rugby Jumper – Yr 6 to Yr 12 G14-XL $115.00
PE Safety Kit – Yr 5 One Size $45.00
Item Size Price
Swimming
Swimwear – Pre Prep to Prep G4-G10 $16.00
Swimwear – Yr 1 to Yr 12 G4-G12 $60.00
Swimwear – Yr 1 to Yr 12 L8-L24 $60.00
Swimwear – Representative G6-G14 $80.00
Swimwear – Representative L8-L16 $80.00
Sun shirt L/sleeve – Pre Prep to Yr 6 XXS-M $60.00
Sun shirt S/sleeve – Pre Prep to Yr 6 XXS-XL $50.00
Swimming Cap – Pre Prep to Yr 6 One Size $15.00
Swimming Cap – Yr 7 to Yr 12 One Size $15.00
Swimming Cap - Representative One Size $20.00
St Hilda’s Towel One Size $38.00
Bags
Backpack Physiopak – Pre Prep to Prep M $60.00
Backpack Physiopak – Yr 1 to Yr 5 L $70.00
Backpack Chiro – Yr 6 to Yr 12 M $100.00
Backpack Chiro – Yr 6 to Yr 12 L $105.00
Backpack Chiro – Yr 6 to Yr 12 XL $110.00
Sports Bag (Hav-a-Sac) Pre Prep to Yr 12
One Size $30.00
Sports & Camp Bag (Olympic) – Yr 4 to
Yr 12
M $60.00
Sports & Camp Bag (Enduro) – Yr 6 to
Yr 12
L $65.00
Library (Red) – Pre Prep to Yr 6 One Size $12.00
Home Reader (Blue) – Prep to Yr 5 One Size $12.00
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice
Uniform Requirements 2019
Pre-Preparatory Sport Shorts Polo Shirt Red Bucket Hat Polo Shirt- House
School socks School Tracksuit Pants (Option for Winter) Tracksuit Jacket Navy Ribbon Navy Sandals with Velcro/ Buckle Catches * White Sports Joggers with Velcro Catches *
Swimming School Swimwear School Sun Shirt – Long OR Short Sleeve Swimwear – Cap – House School Towel Bags School Backpack – Physiopak – Medium School Sports Bag - Small Red Library Bag
Linen Pack
Linen Pack to be ordered online and can be
collected from the Pre Prep Office from the
22 January – 25 January 2019
Example of Pre-Preparatory
Sandal (from Myer)
Preparatory Dress Summer & Winter Hat Red Bucket Hat School Socks Black 70 Denier Opaque Stockings (Option
for Winter) Navy Ribbon Black School Shoes with Velcro, Buckle or
Laces*
Sport Sport Shorts Polo Shirt Polo Shirt – House Tracksuit Jacket School Tracksuit Pants (Optional for Winter) White Sports Joggers (Predominantly White
with Appropriate Sole and Heel Support for
Sport Activity)*
Swimming School Swimwear School Sun Shirt – Long OR Short Sleeve Swimwear – Cap – House School Towel Bags School Backpack – Physiopak – Large School Sports Bag – Small or Medium Red Library Bag Blue Home Reader Bag (Years 1 to 3)
Years 1-5 Dress Summer & Winter Hat School Jumper, Cardigan or Tracksuit Jacket Red Bucket Hat Yrs 1 to 3 (For Play and
Sport) School Cap Yrs 4 to 5 (For Play and Sport)
School Socks
Black 70 Denier Opaque Stockings (Option
for Winter) Navy Ribbon Black School Shoes Velcro, Buckle or Laces
for Yrs 1 to 3. Laces Only For Yrs 4 to 12.*
Sport Sport Shorts Polo Shirt – Navy (Yr 1-Yr 2) Polo Shirt – White (Yr 3-Yr 12) Polo Shirt – House Red Bucket Hat Yr 1-Yr 3 (For Play and Sport) School Cap Yr 4-Yr 5 (For Play and Sport) PE Safety Kit (Yr 5) White Sports Joggers (Predominantly White
with Appropriate Sole and Heel Support For
Sport Activity)*
Swimming School Swimwear School Sun Shirt – Long OR Short Sleeve Swimwear – Cap – House School Towel Bags School Backpack – Physiopak – Large School Sports Bag – Small or Medium Red Library Bag Blue Home Reader Bag (Yr 1-Yr 3)
Year 6 Tunic Blouse School Socks Black 70 Denier Opaque Stockings (Option
for Winter) Summer & Winter Hat School Cap Blue Ribbon School Jumper School Blazer Black Lace-up School Shoes with Black
Stitching*
Sport Sport Shorts Polo Shirt Polo Shirt – House School Tracksuit (optional for Winter,
Compulsory For Canberra Trip) School Cap School Socks White Sports Joggers (Predominantly
White
with Appropriate Sole and Heel Support
For Sport Activity)*
Swimming School Swimwear School Sun Shirt – Long OR Short Sleeve Swimwear – Cap – House School Towel Bag School Backpack – Chiro (Choice of size) School Sports Bag – Choice of Size
Red Library Bag
Boarders Minimum Requirements 3 x Tunics
4 x Blouses
5 x School Socks
1 x Summer Hat
1 x Winter Hat
1 x School Blazer
1 x Jumper
1 x School Cap
2 x Polo Shirt
2 x Shorts
1 x Polo Shirt – House
1 x Boarder Polo
1 x School Swimwear
1 x Swimwear – Cap – House
1 x School Towel
1 x Backpack – Choice of size
1 x School Sports Bag – Choice of size
*Items to be purchased external of St Hilda’s School
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Wearing the Uniform
Girls attending St Hilda’s School are expected to maintain the traditionally high standards of good
manners and good grooming:
The uniform should be clean.
The tunic should be worn mid-knee.
Shoes must be school style and leather, clean and polished.(Buckle-up suitable until Year 3)
Jumpers must be worn no longer than hip length.
Hair that is shoulder length or longer must be tied back with a 2cm wide navy ribbon or navy
scrunchie.
If hair is worn short, it must not touch the collar of the uniform.
Coloured hairclips and elastics are not to be worn.
Hairstyle should be appropriate for a school girl in uniform and is to be worn off the face. Hair
should be of a natural colour. If it is not, the student may be requested to correct the problem.
If the problem is not resolved, the student may be suspended until it is. No box braiding and/or
coloured beads permitted.
Jewellery: only sleepers/studs and a watch can be worn with the School Uniform. Small sleepers,
or small stud earrings (silver/gold/pearl or with a small gem stone) only are to be worn and only
one in the lobe of each ear is permitted. Other items may be confiscated and held by teachers
until the end of term.
Coloured nail polish and makeup must not be worn. Nails must be kept clean and well-shaped.
Sports Uniform
The Physical Education uniform is available from the School Uniform Shop. It is worn with the white
School socks and sport joggers that have appropriate soles and heel support for sport activity and are
predominantly white in colour. Only soles that will not mark playing surfaces are permitted on the
courts. A School sport cap/hat is required for all outdoor lessons and play.
The School Tracksuit is to be worn during cooler weather. For swimming lessons, the School
Swimming Costume/Sun Shirt and House Swim Cap are to be worn. All other sport specific apparel is
to be worn exclusively at those sport events or trainings outside class time.
Prep students wear sports uniform to School on days when HPE or gymnastics are timetable.
Formal uniform to be worn on the other days. Years 1 to 6 are required to wear the formal uniform
each day.
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Early Morning / Late Afternoon Sports Practice
Full school uniform must be worn to and from school each day, except when attending early morning
practices. All girls, e.g. those wearing sports uniform to school for early morning practices, must have
full summer or winter uniform at school every day. Girls who go to sports training after school that
finishes before 4.00pm must change into school uniform before going home. Those who attend a
training session that finishes after 4.00pm may go home in sports uniform.
Incomplete Uniform
Girls may not discard parts of their uniform when travelling to and from school. If girls accompany
their parents into shops when travelling home from school, the full school uniform must be worn,
including the hat.
Naming of Items
Every item that comes to school should be named, whether it be shoes, books, stationery, or other
personal items. It is virtually impossible to return lost property if it is not named. Second-hand
uniforms purchased from the Uniform Shop must have the name of the current owner, not that of the
previous owner.
Textbooks, Stationery and Student Diary
Network Educational Australia supplies all St Hilda’s School text books and stationery, including the
Student Diary.
There are two ways to order your daughter’s required School materials from Network Educational.
By Phone
Phone Network Educational on 07 5568 0288, ensuring you know your daughter’s year level
and student code. Once you have placed your order, your pack will be delivered to your
nominated delivery address. For Boarders, it is preferable that book packs be delivered to the
Boarding House, using the ‘Delivery to Boarding House’ option at checkout. For Pre-Prep &
Prep Students, your orders will be delivered directly to the school. Alternatively, you can visit
the store at Varsity Lakes and select the items you require.
Online
1. Go to the Network Educational website (link above).
2. Choose Booklists from the menu at the top of the page.
3. Login with the details below:
a. Username: sthildas
b. Password: amazing
4. Select your daughter’s year level to order the required books and stationery.
Please contact the Admissions Office if you have any queries regarding this process.
4/498 Scottsdale Drive, Varsity Lakes
07 5568 0288
http://www.network-ed.com.au/
Open: Mon – Fri: 8.30am – 5pm,
Sat (Jan only) 9am – 1pm
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iPad Requirements Years 4 - 6
Your daughter’s iPad will need to be running the latest version of iOS and be at least a 32GB capacity
for school use, however if possible, a model with more storage is preferred.
The minimum iPad requirement includes all full sized iPads from "The New 9.7 inch iPad"
https://www.apple.com/au/ipad-9.7/and onwards including all iPad Pro models.
iPad mini devices cannot be included as part of our 1:1 iPad program as they are not suitable
due to external exam requirements (NAPLAN).
It is also recommended that all students have an external keyboard and an Apple Pencil.
A WiFi-only model will reduce the cost of your purchase and is compatible for school use. However,
should you not have internet access at home, some families may choose to purchase a 4G
cellular model.
To set up your iPad you must first have an Apple ID. While our school understands that some parents
may already have an Apple ID, we strongly recommend that a new Apple ID is created for each
student participating in our 1:1 program.
Through Apple's Family Sharing options, parents are now able to create an Apple ID for their children.
This provides a level of parental control options that most parents are comfortable with. No credit
card is required to establish this new Apple ID as gift cards can be used for App purchases. It is vital
that each student is provided with a password for their new Apple ID account to enable them to
download new Apps as required from time to time in class.
You can create an Apple ID in a few quick and easy steps. This account can be created without the use
of a credit card.
For more information please visit: http://www.sthildasipadportal.com/creating-a-new-apple-id
If you have any questions about the iPad program, please don’t hesitate to contact Mr Geoff Powell
via email [email protected] or Mr Dan Martinez [email protected]
Discounted Apple Products
Please find link below for discounted Apple products. These products can be delivered direct to your
home or the school if your daughter is a boarder.
https://www.apple.com/au_eduind-k12-discounted_802688/shop?
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Car Parking
There are two Car Parks for parents of Junior School students.
1. Pre-Prep to Year 2: Gate 13 off Whitby Street.
2. Years 3 to 6: Gate 10 off Whitby Street.
Parents of students in Prep to Year 6 are requested to use the drive through to collect their daughters
rather than park and walk in where possible. The drop off zone is a no parking zone.
Reserved car parking for The Care Lane Early Learning Centre is not for the use of Junior School
Parents.
The speed limit in the car park area is 15 kilometres per hour.
Please consider the safety of students, staff and parents in the car park at ALL times.
Fees
St Hilda’s School aims to maintain a competitive fee structure while providing an outstanding
education for girls. Yearly, fees are set by the Head of Business and School Council and distributed to
families in early December. St Hilda’s incorporates the majority of costs in its Tuition Fees for
academic and co-curricular programs, including Outdoor Education experiences, excursions, Andrews
Cup sporting fixtures, musical performances and associated travel for these programs. We trust that
the St Hilda’s approach will assist you to plan and budget for your annual student fees accordingly.
Charges for texts and uniforms and discretionary activities, such as private music tuition are not
included in the Tuition Fees. Tuition Fees will be invoiced over four terms for Years Prep to Year 11.
Fee Payment Options
There are four fee payment options available at St Hilda’s School. These are:
SmartaPay – this option gives varying methods to pay your fees – For more information go to,
www.smartapay.com.au
School Plan – An option to pay in instalments to School Plan who in turn pay the School. For
more information go to www.asg.com.au/schoolplan
School Easy Pay – Another option for paying by fortnightly or monthly instalments. For more
information go to www.schooleasypay.com.au
EDstart – Payment Plan option. For more information go to www.edstart.com.au
The School also accepts payment in person by Cash, Cheque or Credit Card, including Amex and
Diners. Please note, surcharges apply for all credit card payments.
Computer Printing Costs
Computer printing costs for all students is included in the Tuition Fees.
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Sibling Discount
A discount of 15% on Tuition Fees for the third and 50% for subsequent children from one family
attending the School is available.
A reciprocal agreement with TSS is also in place, enabling families to receive the discount for three
children across both Schools. Please contact the Fees Officer for more information.
Early Payment Discount
An early payment discount of 5% will be applied if fees are paid on or before the due date, i.e. the first
day of term.
Voluntary Building Fund
A voluntary Building Fund contribution of $150 per family per term is included on the School Fee
statement. The Building Fund is a tax deductible gift recipient.
Student Accident Insurance
The School pays the premium for student insurance through AON plc. Enrolled students are covered
for the full year.
Other
Please note that payment of School Fees is required by the due date, which is always the first day of
Term. Students will not be permitted to commence a new term while all or part of the previous term’s
fees remain unpaid, unless approved arrangements apply in writing are maintained.
One full term’s notice of a student’s departure must be given in writing to the Principal, or one term’s
fees will be payable if no notice is given
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School Website www.sthildas.qld.edu.au
The St Hilda’s School website is a great resource for students and parents and is a key communication
tool for the school.
The Quick Links section of the website, located at the base of the homepage provides quick and easy
navigation to important parent and student information including School Calendar and Dates, Weekly
Newsletter and Parent and Student Resources.
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School Calendar
The School Calendar is available on the School website in the Quick Links menu at the bottom of the
home page.
Parent Lounge
The interactive web-based portal, Parent Lounge, is the School’s primary means of communication
between school and home. This is a secure, password-protected site and allows access to information
such as:
Student Details including Timetable, Medical Information and Teachers’ contact information
Student Reports
Student Attendance details
School Calendar/Events
Correspondence
Community News
Excursions/Events
Sport information
Parent Directory
Parent Teacher Interviews (held per semester)
Links to various information including Term Dates, Junior School Café online ordering, Senior
School Tuckshop menu, Bookshop, Tutorials etc. You may receive an email from the school in regards to an upcoming excursion or event. The invitation will be waiting for
you to process when you login to Parent Lounge.
You will receive your login details via email the week before your daughter commences St
Hilda’s School.
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St Hilda’s Daily Correspondence and Monthly Newsletter
School notices and correspondence are distributed to parents daily via email from St Hilda’s
Correspondence and pertains to school events, excursions and activities, and general notices. This
information is also linked to the Correspondence portlet on Parent Lounge and remains available for
the duration of the activity. The St Hilda’s Newsletter is distributed monthly to parents via email.
It is important to update any change to your email address through Parent Lounge.
SMS Correspondence
Student attendance and duty of care is a high priority at St Hilda’s School. Parents/Guardians are
informed by SMS of any unexplained absences for the child. Parents may reply by SMS. The message
will arrive displaying the number 0416 906 250. Parents should store this number under St Hilda’s
School. Parents may also use this number to send text messages to the School regarding student
absences.
It is important to update any change to your mobile number through Parent Lounge.
Social Media
@StHildasqld #sthildasschool
Download the St Hilda’s School App for ease of access to School communications and follow
us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube:
MyStHildas Online Ordering
MyStHildas online ordering enables you and your daughter to purchase items through the school
electronically. For example: Uniform, Music Lessons, Items from the Cafeteria, Bus Pass, Speech and
Drama lessons
To register for your MySthildas account please go to the website at:
http://msh.sthildas.qld.edu.au/MonitorOnline/app/#/shops
Once you click on an item it will ask for your login details, if you are new to the school you will need
to register and click on “I am a new parent, Sign me up!”
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Junior School Handbooks
The Junior School Handbooks are a fantastic resource for Parents and Students. Copies are available
on the School’s website via the following link: http://www.sthildas.qld.edu.au/junior/parent-
information/. Please see the Links section on the right hand side of the page.
It is recommended that you and your daughter read and review these guides prior to the beginning of
the School year.
Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities
At St Hilda’s School we offer a wide range of co-curricular activities and also some extra-curricular
activities. Through their involvement in these activities, students develop a sense of accomplishment
and enhance their self-confidence by using their talents and responding to the challenges presented
to them.
Co-Curricular activities form an integral part in the learning and development of all students as they
augment the formal curriculum.
Co-Curricular activities are those additional activities which are not taught in the usual classroom
environment. The co-curricular dimension of an all-round education has never been more important
than it is today. They expose students to community, state and national organisations and thus create
links to the “real world”. Co-Curricular activities allow students to learn a variety of skills, many of
which they will carry with them for life.
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Co-Curricular activities include:
♦ Art Club ♦ Games Club ♦ Drama Club
♦ Homework Club ♦ French Club ♦ Music Ensembles and Choirs
Extra-Curricular activities are those that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school
and the majority are not explicitly connected to academic learning. Extra-Curricular activities are
usually run by outside providers who charge fees for their services. Extra-Curricular activities include:
♦ Individual Speech and Drama Tuition ♦ Individual Music Tuition
♦ Club Netball ♦ Club Touch ♦ Chess ♦ Swimming
♦ Ballet and Dance ♦ Tennis ♦ Gymnastics ♦ Yoga
Further details of the variety of activities on offer at St Hilda’s School can be found in the Extra-
Curricular, Co-Curricular, Service and Activities found on the Website via the following link:
http://www.sthildas.qld.edu.au/junior/welcome-to-junior-school/. Please see the Links section on the
right hand side of the page.
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Parent Support Groups
St Hilda’s School is made up of a strong community of not only wonderfully engaged students and
staff but also enthusiastic parents, grandparents, friends and alumni, who give generously of their time
and resources to support a wide range of school projects. Parent Support Groups include:
♦ Aquatics Club ♦ Boarder Parents Support Group
♦ Fathers’ Project Club ♦ Old Girls Association
♦ Parents and Friends Association ♦ Rowing Supporters Group
♦ Supporters of Creative Arts ♦ Women’s Auxiliary
For further information on Parent Support Groups, please contact:
Community Liaison Officer | Mrs Simone Crowther
e: [email protected] | p: 07 5577 7261
Contacts
Clarinda Florence
Admissions Officer
p: 07 5577 7307
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Map of School Campus
