St. Aidan's Primary School, Rooty Hill

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

A Special Report: Celebrating Father’s Day

For many years now, the role of fathers has changed and evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were often considered detached and distant due to working long hours in factories. However, today things have changed dramatically with many dads being celebrated for being sensitive, caring and more hands-on.

Recent studies have shown that children benefit greatly from having fathers who are present and interacting in everyday activities. This has transformed the understanding of how fathers shape children’s lives from the start, challenging conventional ideas of parenthood and gender.

Research also suggests that fathers influence their sons and daughters in different ways, which is especially true during their transition to adolescence. Engaging in regular physical activities can play a key role in influencing children to learn self-control, face challenges, regulate emotions and take manageable risks.

In this Special Report, fathers will learn about the positive impact they can have on their child’s mental health and wellbeing, whilst also ensuring they indulge in a little self-care.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:

Over the centuries, the role of fathers has evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were more detached, spending long hours working in factories, whilst mothers took on the role of primary socialiser and educator of children. Men tended to show their love and devotion from a distance, cho...

04/09/2026

Term 3 is flying by! 3 Blue have enjoyed working together across different subjects to solve problems, share ideas and build their confidence. They have also been working hard on reading fluently, accurately and with expression. Keep up your hard work Year 3!

03/09/2026

Jersey Day tomorrow!

Please wear your jersey and sports shorts.

02/09/2026

🐞3 Red have had a remarkable Term 3 so far! They have put their discovery hats on, learning about the explorers who charted around Australia & the world. ⛵Year 3 have been uncovering the way animals & humans move, learning about the musculoskeletal system & so much more! 🩻Fantastic work Year 3!! 🌟

30/08/2026

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29/08/2026

This term has been a wonderful Drama experience for our students! Through storytelling, role-play, mime, movement, sound and poetry, they have shown excellent creativity, confidence and enthusiasm. From The Three Billy Goats Gruff to Room on the Broom, A Squash and a Squeeze and The Lucky Shack, performing Poetry in Action with The Carpenter and the Walrus, students embraced their characters, used their imaginations and worked beautifully together.
We are incredibly proud of their fantastic effort, growing confidence and willingness to perform. Well done, everyone, for making our Drama lessons so much fun and memorable!

28/08/2026

Well done to all our students who competed at the Zone Athletics Carnival. We even had three of our students progressing through to the Diocesan Athletics Carnival.

Nyang - 11 Years Age Champion Runner Up and will be in the 200m race and competing in Long Jump
Gabriel - will be competing in the 200m race
Sylvester - will be competing in the 200m race

We wish you all the best of luck at the Diocesan Athletics!