ISSUE 96 // MARCH // AL-HIDAYAH 1 AL-HIDAYAH APRIL 16 First day of Term 2 25 ANZAC Day Public Holiday MAY 2 School Tour 10 PD Day - Early Dismissal 15-17 NAPLAN Testing Y3/5/7/9 15 Ramadan Commences TBC 25 Scholarships Open 26 Secondary Interim Reports 28 AGM Important Dates AL-TAQWA COLLEGE CONTACT DETAILS [email protected]al-taqwa.vic.edu.au tel (03) 9269 5000 fax (03) 9269 5070 201 Sayers Rd Truganina VIC 3029 OUR MISSION Al-Taqwa College aims to produce good reflective self-directed learners who have problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities. It aims to be a place where the individuality of each person is recognised, and where that recognition is reflected in the College’s curriculum diversity and flexibility, diverse teaching strategies and student centered processes. The College aims to create a school environment that instills in students love and obedience to Allah (swt) in accordance with the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and enables them to benefit from the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). Message from the Principal ASSALAMU ALAIKUM WBT The term has come to an end surprisingly fast. Term 2 is a peak time at our College, having numerous amounts of activities, like Extra Curricular Week, Camps, Soccer Tournaments, NAPLAN Testing, Ramadan, Eiddul Fitr, and mid-year exams. IMMERSION PROGRAM GIBS first group have left us and arrived home safely on 6 March, Alhamdullillah. As mentioned in the last newsletter, the second group of GIBS arrived on 10 March with 30 female students and two teachers. A farewell was held for them on 23 March filled with drama performances by our Quality Education for Quality Life Mr Mohammad Hallak welcoming the GIBS group. School tour for GIBS visitors Ms Rinda, GIBS teacher/chaperon GIBS girls
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A L - H I D A Y A H
A P R I L16 First day of Term 225 ANZAC Day Public Holiday
M A Y2 School Tour10 PD Day - Early Dismissal15-17 NAPLAN Testing Y3/5/7/9
OUR MISSIONAl-Taqwa College aims to produce good ref lective self-directed learners who have
problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
It aims to be a place where the individuality of each person is recognised, and where that recognition is ref lected in the College’s curriculum diversity and f lexibility, diverse
teaching strategies and student centered processes. The College aims to create a school environment that instills in students love and obedience to Allah (swt) in accordance with the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and enables them to benefit from
the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh).
Message from the Principal A S S A L A M U A L A I K U M W B T
The term has come to an end surprisingly fast. Term 2 is a peak time at our College, having numerous amounts of activities, like Extra Curricular Week, Camps, Soccer Tournaments, NAPLAN Testing, Ramadan, Eiddul Fitr, and mid-year exams.
I M M E R S I O N P R O G R A MGIBS first group have left us and arrived home safely on 6 March, Alhamdullillah. As mentioned in the last newsletter, the second group of GIBS arrived on 10 March with 30 female students and two teachers. A farewell was held for them on 23 March filled with drama performances by our
Quality Education for Quality Life
Mr Mohammad Hallak welcoming the GIBS group.
School tour for GIBS visitors
Ms Rinda, GIBS teacher/chaperon
GIBS girls
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GIBS students enjoying Melbourne
students as well as an Indonesian cultural dance by the GIBS students.
The girls quickly settled in with their buddies on their first day of school at ATC. They had similar activities as the first group, and I must thank our secondary Heads and staff for their organisation and accommodation in their classrooms.
The third group will be arriving on 21 April with a contingency of 31 girls and two chaperons. They will be staying with us until 2 May.
V I C T O R I A N R E G I S T R A T I O N & Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S ( V R Q A ) A U D I TOur Administration and Education Departments have been busy for the past few months in preparation for our upcoming audit of all documents and processes. My earnest thanks to all Heads and the entire team for their time and effort contributed towards this important task. All the best for a successful outcome.
2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R TThe 2017 Annual Report is due with all reports ready for submission at the Annual General Meeting in May.
R A M A D A N The Holy month of Ramadan month will commence around 15 May depending on the new moon sighting. We anticipate to celebrate Eid on 14 June. There are many activities lined up for the month of Ramadan and our working bees are busy planning the events for our students and community. I wish all Muslims a blessed Ramadan and I would encourage parents and children to recite the Holy Quran especially during this time. Based on a hadith of `Abdullah b. `Amr in which the Prophet Muhammad (saw) instructed him to recite the Qur’an in 40 days. Another narration gives the minimum as once a month.
Our Term 1 holidays will commence from Thursday 29 March and Term 2 commencing on 16 April 2018. I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone an enjoyable and safe holiday.
Wassalam
O M A R H A L L A KPrincipal
P R I M A R Y20 April ANZAC Day Commemoration Selected students23 April Extra Curricular Week23 April ACMI Excursion G1C/D24 April ACMI Excursion 1E/F25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday26 April Early dismissal whole school26 April ACMI Excursion 1G/H27 April Recognition of the Hijab30 April Regional Debating Sel Y5/6
don’t forgetS E C O N D A R Y17 April Camp Coorong Y11 girls17 April First Aid Course Y11/12 boys18 April Camp Coorong Y11 girls19 April Camp Coorong Y11 girls19 April Derrimut Health & Fitness Gym Y11/12s20 April ANZAC Day Commemoration Selected students20 April Camp Coorong Y11 girls23 April Kryal Castle Y8 boys23 April Extra Curricular Week24 April Top Design Exhibition Y11/12 Studio Arts24 April Kryal Castle Y8 girls25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday26 April Secondary Progress Report Interviews - Early
dismissal whole school26 April Childcare Visit Y10/11 VET27 April Recognition of the Hijab
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Dear Parents, Students & FriendsA S S A L A M U A L A I K U M
S T U D E N T L U N C H E S We are being inundated with parents arriving at the front office thorughout the entire day with their child’s lunch. Please ensure that your child has a healthy packed lunch in their school bag before they leave home in the morning. This creates a lot of wasted time for our staff.
L A T E A R R I V A L S A N D E A R L Y D I S M I S S A L S We are still experiencing many students arriving late each day. School commences at 8.50am and all students are expected to arrive ontime. If you are finding heavy traffic in the mornings, try the new carpark and if you can leave 10 minutes earlier each day, this will ensure an early arrival.
If your child is required to be collected early due to an appointment, please advise the Administration Office so they can have your child waiting for you in the foyer. Students who fall ill during the day will be contacted by the Nursing staff for collection from the First Aid Department.
S T U D E N T A P P O I N T M E N T STo avoid disruption to your child’s learning it is requested that medical or other appointments for your children are made outside of school hours.
V I S I T O R SAny parent, guardian or visitor must report to the Administration Office and sign in prior to entering the College grounds. This is necessary especially in the event of an emergency and also for the safety of all our staff and students.
S T U D E N T I D C A R D SAll students should have their own ID cards now, please ensure that your child keeps their ID card in their school bag at all times.
S P A R E C L O T H I N GWe have many younger students presenting to the front office due to bathroom accidents. For parents with children in Foundation and Grade 1, can you please provide an extra pair of pants, underwear and socks in their school bags.
S P E E D I N GOver the course of the year, we have found many parents speeding in the car parks. As you can imagine this is extremely dangerous especially when smaller children pop out between cars. Please follow the actions of our staff on duty and keep in line with the speed on the school grounds at all times.
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CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUNDSchool camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:• $125 for primary school students• $225 for secondary school students
H O W T O A P P L YContact the College Accounts Department to obtain a CSEF Application Form or download from www.education.
vic.gov.au/csef NEW FOR 2018! If you applied for the CSEF at Al-Taqwa College in 2017, you do not need to complete an application form in 2018 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. You only need to complete an application form if any of the following changes have occurred:• new student enrolments; your child has started or
changed schools in 2018 or you did not apply in 2017.• changed family circumstances; such as a change of
custody, change of name, concession card number, or new siblings commencing at the school in 2018.
Check with the College Accounts Department if you are unsure.
School FeesThe second reminder of school fee invoices has been sent out. Please ensure that you pay any invoices by the due dates. All Y11 and Y12 students must have their annual fees paid by the end of Term 1.
If families are experiencing difficulties in meeting the due dates, please contact the College Accounts Department immediately.
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P r i m a r y A r t
Foundation to Grade 2 students are enjoying the Art room and exploring their artistic personalities. This Term, Foundation students have developed their fine motor skills through finger painting and paper manipulation. Grade 1 students developed their colouring, cutting and pasting skills. Grade 2 students acquired knowledge of the colour wheel, for example, primary and secondary, cool, warm and neutral colours. Further art discoveries took place at the ACMI-Lights, Camera, and Action! excursion for Foundation and Grade 1 students. Many events and activities are in the pipeline, stay tuned to more exciting news in the next newsletter.
S H A J E D A K H A NF-2 Art Department
Student of the Month - Doing Your Best
FA Najmah AliFB Zakki NugrohoFC Rayann MuseFD Yazeed AbdellaFE Moutaz HaddaraFF Badr AhmedFG Nusaybah MohammedFH Nadine Al Kantar
6A Samara Ferdous6B Aamna Amanulla6C Yaqeen Abdella6D Zarif Khan6E Mariam Ahmed6F Fatat El Jindi6G Ayub Osman
Verily Allah has prescribed proficiency in all things.Narrated by Muslim
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G r a d e 3 & 4 U p d a t e s
We had a great start to Term 1! Wow, we cannot believe how fast the term has gone and now we are at the end! Grade 3’s visited the CERES Environment Park to find out more about Aboriginal Culture and their way of life. The children had a good time and returned very enthused, wanting to know more about the local community and people who were here first. On the other hand, Grade 4 students tremendously enjoyed their excursion to Polly Woodside. As a complement to their History Unit, students had a glimpse and experienced the life of one of the first Australian immigrants on board the First Fleet.
Grade 3A and Grade 4A gave an inspirational performance during assembly. They showed confidence and entertained the audience with a beautiful nasheed with the message that Allah (swt) is always there for us! At the same time, dress up in our cultural clothes and celebrations during Harmony Day also reminded our students that although we are very diverse, we belong together as Australian Muslims.
A gentle reminder to all parents - students are required to read every night for a minimum of 20 minutes. This can be done independently, however we would like our students to practise their fluency, expression and monitoring skills by reading aloud to someone when possible.
Looking forward for another fantastic term ahead.
N O O R U N N I S A A B D U L W A H I DHead of Student & Teacher Services G3-4
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A r a b i c , Q u r a n & R e l i g i o n D e p t P r i m a r y
A very busy Term 1 in the Arabic, Quran and Religion Department which was full of learning and fun for our students. The morning Quran and afternoon Arabic classes were as popular as ever and spaces had filled fast. Students were eager to memorise and further their understanding of Surah Al Imran through talks, videos and reflection.
The extra afternoon Arabic classes continued to provide students with assistance to complete their Arabic homework and enhance their Arabic language skills. Our students enjoy their time in the extra Quran and Arabic classes and it is a pleasure to see their knowledge increase from week to week.
As the Holy month of Ramadan begins next term, the after school Arabic classes will not take place as students will be dismissed early. However, Quran classes will presume in the mornings in Term 2 and begin in Week 1. Please ensure all forms have been returned to the Accounts Department at the end of this term.
During week 7 and 8 this term, grade 5 students participated in our annual Taharah sessions facilitated by the Primary Religion Department. Students explored the various aspects of Taharah in relation to their growing bodies linked in to maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness as stipulated by our Islamic teachings. It was great to see our students take advantage of these sessions and ask some great questions relating to their day to day maintenance of good personal hygiene. We hope they are able to carry away with them all the practical tips they learnt to impliment in their every day lives.
The performance tasks this term were very impressive with students showing off their talent and creative work. Every term, students from Grade 2-6 complete assessments prior to the end of term to showcase their knowledge and skills in Arabic and Religion. Teachers were exceptionally pleased by our student’s hard work and the effort that went into completing them.
To revise the concepts and prepare for Term 2, students will have Arabic and Religion holiday homework. These activities should not take too much of our students time but rather brush up on their language and Islamic knowledge inshaAllah. This also includes revising learnt surahs and reading the Quran with Tajweed.
We wish you all a joyful and happy holiday and look forward to seeing our dear students, nice and fresh next term, inshaAllah.
A M A L A S S A F I R IHead of Arabic, Quran and Religion Primary
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B U I L D I N G O U R S O C I A L A N D E M O T I O N A L W E L L B E I N GSEEP 3-6 Department has planned to setup activities to support our primary SEEP students’ to improve their social and emotional skills on a regular basis throughout the year. Social and emotional learning is vital for improving not only improving our students mental health but also helping students incorporate these skills in the future.
In our first session, grade 3 and 4 SEEP students were grouped together to participate in a range of fun and engaging games to build their social skills and encourage them to get along well with other students from a different class. The aim was to support students in building their social skills of taking turns, sharing materials, participating equally and encouraging others. Due to the success of this session, we will be running these activities for our grade 5 and 6 SEEP students in the coming weeks.
S H A B A N A C H O W D H U R YHead of SEEP
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Year 7 Boys Merit AwardsCongratulations to the following students on receiving Merit Awards this term.
Gold: Eyban Mussa 8FSilver: Adam Ali 8FBronze: Abdulbari Adam 8F
We are pleased to announce the Captains and Vice-Captains for the Secondary academic school year. We would like to congratulate the two Year 12 Captains - Ibrahim Bou'Khalil and Riema Mesto and also the two Year 11 Vice Captains - Mohamed Badran and Sundus Hassan who have been carefully selected and chosen based on academic merit, character and an interview with our Principal, Omar Hallak. Furthermore, we announce the formation of the Senior Student Representative Council which will be the first in school history. We hope all the appointed members of the captaincy and SRC fulfill their duties to the best of their abilities, inshaAllah.
Yr 12sMales: Ridwan Hossein and Abdul Khader HassanFemales: Hayat Abdou and Fatima Said Yr 11s Males: Mohamed Said and Abdirahman HassanFemales: Amina Secic and Feda Kamareddine
As part of the support which will be provided to the Captains & Vice Captains of the school, the senior SRC committee will assist in ensuring they receive support in the organisation and delivery of events and tasks.
Mohamed Badran
Riema Mesto
Sundus Hassan
Ibrahim Bou’Khalil
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College RegistrarJenny Dunstan
Parent Liaison Of ficerMichelle Dimech
Enrolment Off icers Enas Ali
Ibtissam Shahino
Transport CoordinatorSameh Aghbash
Accounts ReceivableMalak El-Ashey
Fadile Jeka
Accounts PayableEmmy Eribsyantie
A D M I N I S T R A T I O N P E R S O N N E L
The Islamic Schools of Victoria (Werribee College) Trading as Al-Taqwa College ABN 32 079 146 958
20 18 COLLEGE ENROLMENTSWe are still taking enrolments for 2018, however places are limited. If you know someone wishing to enrol at ATC for 2018, please contact the Administration Office on 9269 5000 immediately for further
information.
Enrolments Forms and the Business Notice are both available on the College website.
VCE & CAREERS EXPOThursday 3 and Friday 4 May - 9am to 3pm
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May - 10am to 4pm.
Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street, Caulfield. Free parking in designated areas
The VCE and Careers Expo is Australia’s biggest careers and education event with 170 exhibitors providing VCE, tertiary course, career, study skills and gap year information and resources. Exhibitors include Australia’s major universities. The Expo also features 175 seminars on VCE subjects including English and Maths, tertiary courses, career and study advice. Admission is $10 or $25 for families of three or more (children 14 and under free) and is valid for all four days of the Expo. Admission includes all seminars. For more details visit vceandcareers.com.au
