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28 March 2018
This week, Islamic Storytime celebrated National Neighbour Day 25 March with a well deserved morning tea for mums sponsored by LendLease. It was another wonderful Islamic Storytime session as we wrap up Term 1. Being neighbourly is sunnah and we took the opportunity to talk about showing respect, being helpful and courteous to our… Read more
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28 March 2018
Our students from all ages took part in the annual Ride2School day on Friday, 23 March 2018. The ride promotes cycling and road safety, helping cyclists to ride safely. We started our ride to school from Waterlily Drive in Epping off Hayston Boulevard to reach the College from the bike path that connects back to Harvest Home Road. The… Read more
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27 March 2018
With our overwhelmingly successful Shoebox4Syria campaign having come to an end, our SRCs and student volunteers were interviewed by a camera crew from SBS World News last Friday, 23 March. Many thanks to Ms Noori, the SRC team and all those involved in this effort. Click here to watch the SBS… Read more
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27 March 2018
With two representative teams from Al Siraat in the competition, things looked promising for our young guns. John Fawkner College made their way to our home court for what was seemingly going to be an epic challenge, and that it was. Al Siraat battled firm and scored some fantastic rally points, with John Fawkner beating the Al Siraat B… Read more
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27 March 2018
Our Year 4 students were fortunate to visit Camp Sunnystones last week for their 3-days camp. Students had a ball participating in various activities which built on their confidence as well as team working skills. Some of the activities included geocaching, bush cooking, archery and hut building. We were able to experience sleeping in a… Read more
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23 March 2018
It was with great sadness that many parents came together to farewell Principal Mr Houghton at a luncheon celebration on Thursday, 22 March 2018. We were all able to share our stories of appreciation and gratitude with him. We would like to thank Mr Houghton for all that he has done for our children over the years. He will be truly missed… Read more
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22 March 2018
The colourful and fun Lego bricks are indeed a familiar sight to everyone. However, our Middle Years and Senior Years students have gone a step further with the Lego bricks and transform them to a geeky-high tech robots in our classroom. The robots are built with mechanical motors, optical sensors, colour sensors that would allow it to… Read more
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22 March 2018
The College celebrated World Harmony Day on Wednesday, 21 March 2018. This is a special day in our annual calendar where we recognise and celebrate our cultural diversity, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Mufti Aasim attended our Junior Years assembly in the morning and shared messages about how as individuals… Read more
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22 March 2018
This year has already marked many milestones for our PE Department, and with the entry into the SSV Secondary competition things are just starting to warm up for our young aspiring athletes. For the first time in Al Siraat history. we have participated in our very first volleyball competition. Our Year 9/10 boys team battled it out… Read more
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21 March 2018
Mums and bubs from our community had a wonderful session this morning celebrating Harmony Day. 🎉🎈. Children arrived in their traditional clothing or fancy shmancy clothing to celebrate the day. We shared stories and songs, had face painting for the kids and henna art for mums, plenty of balloons and bubbles, good food and good company… Read more
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21 March 2018
While our Parents and Friends Forum PFF of the College has already received some deliciousl recipes, we are still looking for extra recipes for our first ever Cook Book Fundraiser. We would like to receive at least an addtional 50 recipes to turn it into the most amazing cook book, and to represent as many of our College families as… Read more
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19 March 2018
Our SRC member Rawa Adra and her classmates from Year 7G1 took the initiative to clean up the Al Siraat grounds for this year’s "Clean Up Australia Day". The Middle Years students cleaned the College grounds and kept the environment healthy. Basree Arif believed, “Cleanliness is next to godliness. In Islam, cleanliness is encouraged very… Read more
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19 March 2018
The College held the first successful Parent Education Session on the topic "Healthy Muslim – The Power of Diet & Nutrition" last week. We have identified a great interest in our community to understand what the Noble Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammed SAW says about diet and nutrition. The talk was delivered by our very own… Read more
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19 March 2018
Last week, our second group of girls went out to meet with our Mayor of Whittlesea as a part of the "Walk With The Mayor" program. They shared in a High Tea at City of Whittlesea’s Great Hall in celebration of International Women’s Day. Senior students Mariam Jawad, Hafsa Sarwar and Medina Makram from Year 11 all got an opportunity to… Read more
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16 March 2018
This week’s Wednesday, 14 March 2018, our Year 3 students enjoyed a very special incursion with "Reptile Encounters". During the "Feathers, Fur and Scales Show: our students learnt the difference between feathered, furry and scaly creatures in this hands-on display of animal life. The students were very excited to get an up-close look at… Read more
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15 March 2018
We are inviting students to participate in the ICAS program for 2018. The College already uses many forms of assessment including PAT testing, assignments, project work and formative assessments. Whilst this assessment program is not compulsory, it may benefit in identifying students who need their learning to be extended. . Why… Read more
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15 March 2018
The Parents and Friends Forum of the College PFF would like to thank all the wonderful parent volunteers who helped out at this morning’s working bee to make crafty goods for an upcoming Eid Market. Volunteering is a great way to meet new friends, while benefiting the school and our children. To view more photos of the crafty working bee… Read more
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15 March 2018
Over the past three weeks, our Al Siraat Community has been busy in preparing Eid gift boxes for orphans and displaced children in Syria. Students from Year 5 to 12 have been giving up their lunch hours and after school free time making Eid cards, packing, labelling and sorting gift boxes for boys and girls for Syria. It is beautiful to… Read more
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14 March 2018
This year, Al Siraat students have joining the "Walk with the Mayor" program for the first time where they shadow Whittlesea’s Mayor Cr Kris Pavlidis for a day. The program offers students an opportunity to understand the role of the Mayor and the various departments and positions involved in running our local council. Our first two… Read more
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14 March 2018
Al Siraat will be celebrating Harmony Day on next week’s Wednesday, 21 March 2018. This is a special day in our annual calendar where we recognise and celebrate our cultural diversity, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. As part of the celebrations, we would like to encourage all students in our . - Junior Years… Read more
