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7 June 2023
With Semester 1 Exam Week and the VCE General Achievement Test GAT coming this Friday and running until 16th June for our Secondary students in Years 9 – 12, the article below might provide your teenager with some ideas and suggestions on how to better cope with exam anxiety. In this… Read more
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7 June 2023
Our Year 5 boys had an outdoor Science lesson at the Melbourne Zoo on Monday, 5th June 2023. They had the opportunity to observe different animal artefacts and learned about the function and purpose of each part. The lesson conducted by the friendly Zoo staff was related to the topic of adaptations that our students are learning about in… Read more
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7 June 2023
In the lead up to World Environmental Day, celebrated on 5th June each year, our Environmental Student Leaders from Years 5 to Year 8 assisted Lalor Landcare with restoration work at Edgars Creek. Edgars Creek is located within the ‘Woody Grasslands’ of the Victorian Volcanic Plain and has a catchment on the basalt plains in Wollert. It… Read more
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7 June 2023
It has been 12 months since we introduced the new Al Siraat uniform, and at the end of the current Term 2, the old uniform will be expiring. From the beginning of Term 3 on Monday, 10th July 2023, only the new uniform is required be worn! The only exception is the checked summer dress for Primary girls in Years 3 – 6, and the boys kameez… Read more
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6 June 2023
Our Year 3 students visited the Royal Botanical Gardens in the city during last week’s Reconciliation Week 2023 where they developed a greater understanding and respect for the local Aboriginal culture of the Wurundjeri people who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Melbourne is built upon. Our students learnt about some… Read more
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1 June 2023
This week, we celebrate National Reconciliation Week NRW as a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for National Reconciliation Week are the same each year: 27 May to 3 June. Our Year 7 to 11… Read more
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1 June 2023
All of our Year 10 boys recently attended Whittlesea Tech School in Epping to create a classic arcade game. It was a day of hands-on learning by doing, with our students keen to outdo each other with their arcade game creations. Using free online software, participants worked through a tutorial to learn the basics of block coding through… Read more
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1 June 2023
Our Year 5 girls had the pleasure of attending the Melbourne Zoo on Monday, 29 May 2023. They explored different trails seeing animals from all over the world and were prompted to notice different structural and behavioural adaptations which help the animals to survive. The students also got to touch and examine different artefacts and… Read more
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1 June 2023
The Year 11 and 12 VCD Visual Communication and Design students recently embarked on an exciting and enriching excursion to the "Melbourne Now" exhibition and Top Designs, two prestigious showcases of contemporary art and design. Top Designs exhibition celebrates the exceptional work of VCE Design and Technology students, showcasing their… Read more
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31 May 2023
Free outdoor fitness camps are on now at Lendlease Aurora Sales & Information Centre. No joining fee, no class fee, it’s all free! Regular exercise and good nutrition can help build a happy life. When: Classes at 9:30am on weekdays for 45 minutes each. - Mondays: X-training. - Tuesdays: Boxing. - Wednesdays: X-training. - Thursdays:… Read more
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25 May 2023
Our Year 11 VCE Food Studies students were tasked to successfully complete a practical SAC on the brief of "What’s your story?", using Indigenous spices to make savory biscuits and a contemporary dip. Students were provided with the traditional recipe for English Savory Biscuits. Reflecting on the arrival of the first settlers in… Read more
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25 May 2023
This week, our Year 5/6 girls played against their counterparts at Edgars Creek Primary School in Netball, European Handball and Aussie rules football. MashaAllah, our students played with lots of diligence and enthusiasm, exhibiting sportspersonship, honesty and teamwork. Our ASC Netball team brought home a win! . We are looking forward… Read more
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24 May 2023
The Secondary English Department organised their inaugural High School Oratory Contest during Education Week, featuring 22 student orators on Monday, 22 May 2023. All students from Years 7 to Year 12 attended and found the event very educational and inspirational. Some students who did not take part came forth and declared their interest… Read more
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24 May 2023
Our Primary Student Support Department team supported the awareness and advocacy of World Infant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day which is commemorated each year on 23rd May. Some of the highlights on Tuesday included: - Foundation and Year 1 students were invited to participate in a colouring competition. The Primary SSD will be… Read more
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24 May 2023
What an exciting way for our Year 5G3 girls to end the week with our first tour at the Growling Frog Golf Club at Yan Yean. We were received warmly by Ms Megan from Whittlesea Council who walked us down to the golf course. We ran our first session of golf and it was exciting to learn golf terminologies. Each one of us had several turns… Read more
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24 May 2023
Applications to join our "LEAP – Learning Enrichment Accelerated Program" in Year 7/2024 will strictly be closing on Friday, 2nd June 2023. This program is open to students who are academically strong, highly motivated and with excellent work ethic. Testing for these places is open to both Al Siraat as well as external students currently… Read more
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22 May 2023
We would like to remind our community to please lodge your child/children’s 2024 enrolment applications online now ahead of the upcoming enrolment assessment dates. Al Siraat College has a first come, first serve approach. Once positions for next year have been filled, any new applicants will go on a waitlist, including applications from… Read more
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18 May 2023
Our Year 5/6 students had the perfect weather conditions on Wednesday when competing in our District Cross Country race, with no wind or rain in sight. As an extra bonus, we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day of late autumn, alhamdulillah. Cross Country running is a big test for anyone who has got what it takes to challenge some of… Read more
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18 May 2023
We are conducting a Hifz Program Consultation with parents to gather your feedback on the possibility of offering mainstream subjects as an online option for Hifz students in 2024. This will enhance the educational experience of our Hifz students by bringing greater flexibility and autonomy in their learning. The parent consultation is… Read more
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18 May 2023
Our Year 5/6 students have developed competition fever and are training hard to beat their rival teams at the weekly School Sports Victoria SSV tournament rounds. The Year 6 cohort have a big task ahead of them to get the job done in achieving a few wins for our College. The competitions are getting more challenging because we have… Read more
