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  • Book Week Reading Picnic: A Heartwarming Success

    22 August 2024

    Our recent Book Week family reading picnic was a wonderful success, bringing together parents, children, and staff for a day filled with the joy of books and bonding. Both indoor and outdoor spaces were alive with the sounds of stories being shared, laughter, and meaningful conversations. Families found cozy spots to settle down with… Read more

    Book Week Reading Picnic: A Heartwarming Success
  • Year 2 Science: Sound and Light Incursion

    8 August 2024

    Our Year 2 students had an exciting incursion today hosted by Swinburne University, where they delved into the fascinating world of sound and light. Through engaging hands-on activities, the students learned to explain how they see and hear. They used torches, prisms, and mirrors to explore how light travels, bounces, and moves through… Read more

    Year 2 Science: Sound and Light Incursion
  • Year 6 SSD Mindfulness Incursion

    7 August 2024

    Our Primary Student Support Department SSD recently invited staff from the Islamic Museum of Australia to facilitate an incursion for our Year 6 cohort, which focused on mindfulness and art-based therapeutic practices. The incursion aimed to educate Year 6 students on the Islamic perspective of mindfulness. They explored various… Read more

    Year 6 SSD Mindfulness Incursion
  • A Foundation Class Milestone: 100 Days of Learning

    7 August 2024

    Our foundation class have reached a significant milestone – 100 days of learning! To celebrate this exciting achievement, we organized a series of fun and educational activities, culminating in a joyful class party. Each day leading up to the 100th day, our students participated in various themed activities designed to reinforce their… Read more

    A Foundation Class Milestone: 100 Days of Learning
  • Bilingual School Readiness Programme

    6 August 2024

    We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever 'Bilingual School Readiness Programme' under the banner of our Saturday Community Language School, starting on Saturday, 24 August 2024. This programme will be led by an experienced Foundation Year teacher from our school and is designed to prepare your child for a successful start… Read more

    Bilingual School Readiness Programme
  • After School Care

    23 July 2024

    Al Siraat College has after school care available for Primary students. Extend OSHC employ a professional Muslim sister, who is a fully trained Child Carer. The children enjoy after school care, as she makes it fun and interesting. You have the peace of mind that your children are in a safe and familiar environment, right here on school… Read more

    After School Care
  • Year 4: Tree Planting at Axebridge Reserve

    21 June 2024

    Earlier today, our Year 4 students teamed up with City of Whittlesea’s sustainability team to actively participate in environmental protection and greening of our local neighbourhood. The students helped plant trees and shrubs near the Findon Creek at Axebridge Reserve, at the back of our school right here in Epping. The skills learnt and… Read more

    Year 4: Tree Planting at Axebridge Reserve
  • Shark Tank Dojo Redemption Day

    20 June 2024

    Alhamdulilah, our Year 6 students hosted the Shark Tank Dojo Redemption day for our Foundation to Year 2 students yesterday inside the auditorium. The Year 6 students embraced the College value of Real Life Learning by putting together business/marketing presentations to a panel of Al Siraat staff who selected the top 8 presentations and… Read more

    Shark Tank Dojo Redemption Day
  • Primary Islamic Art for Eid Al-Adha

    20 June 2024

    We have incorporated Islamic Art lessons into our Primary Art classrooms: During these auspicious occasions of Eid Al-Adha, our Year 6 students have made their own prayer mats which included fabric designing, painting, lace work cutting, stitching etc. The Year 5 students have learned Arabic calligraphy in the forms of the 99 most… Read more

    Primary Islamic Art for Eid Al-Adha
  • Eid Al-Adha Bazaar

    18 June 2024

    Our Year 3 and 4 students, as well as members of our community, hosted an Eid Bazaar where students from F – 12 had a chance to buy gifts for their families to celebrate on Eid Al-Adha. All of our students had the opportunity to purchase from an array of interesting gifts to bring joy into the hearts of their families. Our young Year 3 &… Read more

    Eid Al-Adha Bazaar
  • Celebrating World Environment Day 2024

    14 June 2024

    In the leadup to World Environment Day, our Student Support Department SSD hosted two engaging sessions for our Primary students: A Kahoot quiz for our lower Primary and "Caring for Wildlife" sessions for students in Years 3 to 6. SSD led a Kahoot Quiz prepared by Sacred Earth during lunch time for the students to reflect and think about… Read more

    Celebrating World Environment Day 2024
  • Year 5 Earth Science Incursion

    5 June 2024

    Our Year 5 students recently participated in an exciting incursion where they delved into the fascinating natural processes of weathering and erosion. During the session, students investigated the 'rock cycle' and classified various rock samples, including sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. They engaged in hands-on activities… Read more

    Year 5 Earth Science Incursion
  • Year 4 Excursion to Werribee African Zoo

    5 June 2024

    Recently, our Year 4 students embarked on an exciting educational trip to the Werribee Zoo to learn about the animals in the African savannah, where they engaged in hands-on activities and discovered the fascinating features of African predators and their prey. This immersive program allowed students to delve into the complex dynamics of… Read more

    Year 4 Excursion to Werribee African Zoo
  • Year 2 Robotics Incursion

    4 June 2024

    Our Year 2 students are integrating Bee-Bots into their Technology classes to enhance their understanding of location in Maths. Bee-Bots are programmable floor robots designed specifically for younger students, featuring a user-friendly interface that helps teach control, directional language, and programming concepts. The students… Read more

    Year 2 Robotics Incursion
  • "Sadaqah Sprouts" Garden Club: Opening Ceremony

    23 May 2024

    We were delighted to inaugurate our Primary lunchtime Gardening Club, "Sadaqa Sprouts," inspired by the values of charity and stewardship in Islam on Monday, 20th May 2024. This special club, open to students from Years 3 to 6, encourages each year level to take responsibility for their own garden bed, nurturing it with care and… Read more

  • Year 2’s visit to Cooks' Cottage

    23 May 2024

    Our Year 2 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to Cooks' Cottage in Melbourne’s CBD on a bright and beautiful autumn day earlier this week. The children, brimming with curiosity, explored the charming 18th-century cottage, learning about Captain James Cook’s life and adventures. The experience was enriched with engaging activities, a… Read more

    Year 2’s visit to Cooks' Cottage
  • Year 5 Humanities Incursion: House of Representatives

    16 May 2024

    "Hear ye! Hear ye!" The College auditorium was buzzing with the Year 5 students saying the phrase out loud. The auditorium was transformed to resemble the House of Representatives the Green Room to demonstrate how bills become laws. Our Year 5’s had an exciting Humanities incursion this week, where they engaged in a hands-on federal… Read more

    Year 5 Humanities Incursion: House of Representatives
  • Celebrating Earth Day 2024

    8 May 2024

    Our Primary students had the opportunity to participate in two lunch time activities to celebrate, honour and engage in Earth Day 2024. The activities had been organised by our dedicated Student Support Department SSD, with a special thanks going to Ms Guls, Ms Shazmin, Mr Hafidi and Mr Abeer. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of… Read more

    Celebrating Earth Day 2024
  • Year 3 Sleepover 2024

    2 May 2024

    For their very first time, Year 3 students embarked on an overnight adventure at school, experiencing their initial night away from home. As they entered the College doors, excitement filled the air, bidding farewell to parents without a backward glance, eager for the unfolding excitement. Their evening unfolded with delightful feasting… Read more

    Year 3 Sleepover 2024
  • Ramadan Challenge 2024: Winners Celebration

    2 May 2024

    We are delighted to announce the success of our recent event hosted by our Primary staff to honour the winners of this year’s Ramadan Challenge. Throughout the blessed month of Ramadan, our Primary students showcased exceptional dedication and perseverance. In recognition of their efforts, we organized a special gathering where these… Read more

    Ramadan Challenge 2024: Winners Celebration
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