House System
As with most Australian schools, St Aidan's utilises a house system. The school has six houses:
| Colour | |
|---|---|
| Austen | Red. Named after author, Jane Austen |
| Barrett | Pink. Named after past School Captain, Helen Barrett |
| Bronte | Yellow. Named after authors Charlotte, Anne & Emily Brontë |
| Cavell | Blue. Named after WW1 nurse, Edith Cavell |
| Hartland | Purple. Named after former principal, Mrs. Hartland |
| Nightingale | Green. Named after Crimean War nurse, Florence Nightingale |
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