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2 December 2015
Mariam and I have some VERY EXCITING NEWS to share with you today: The 2015 Great Cycle Challenge has raised a record-breaking $2,670,053: That’s over 2.5 million Dollars to fight childhood cancer! . As in previous years, all funds raised will support research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of childhood cancer. Thank… Read more
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1 December 2015
There were smiles all around in the Foundation Years at Al Siraat College when we were visited by some amazing student dentists from Melbourne University. Through an interactive session, the students learnt about how to keep good oral health by eating well,drinking well and brushing well. At the end of the session the children were very… Read more
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1 December 2015
Our wonderful Foundation students had an exciting day at the local Bundoora farm. The staff greeted us with big smiley faces and spent the day showing us around. We enjoyed a ride into the bush and laughed as the hungry emus chased us for food. We spotted many sleepy kangaroos resting in the shade and kept our eyes open for joeys. We… Read more
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28 November 2015
Junior School student Mariam Moeladawilah and her mother, College staff member Ms Tanya, were invited to give a radio interview about their participation in the Great Cycle Challenge on Melbourne Jewish Community Radio Station J-Air 87.8FM. They were interviewed by Avraham Schwarz on his weekly social justice radio show called "Abe’s… Read more
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26 November 2015
Our newly purchased "King Long" School Bus went on its maiden voyage this morning. College Principal Mr Houghton along with bus driver Br. Shukran proudly received our Year 1 students who were fortunate enough to be the first ever College students to use our new means of transport. The students were very excited upon entering the new… Read more
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24 November 2015
Al Siraat College is proud to announce that we have invested $300,000 to purchase a brand new school bus, the King Long coach. It will help to better accommodate our students, staff and parent volunteers on excursions, camp and general school bus runs. It is going to be taken into full service from Wednesday, 25th November 2015 onwards… Read more
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23 November 2015
Al Siraat College Board Representative Dr Mohamad Abdalla has published the following news article in response to the attacks in Paris in the "OPINION" column on "ABC Religion and Ethics". You can read the full article by CLICKING HEREhttp://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2015/11/20/4356539.htm. The Condemnation of ISIS by the Qur'an… Read more
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19 November 2015
We are delighted to share that we had a very successful Interfaith event yesterday at the Galada Community Centre where religious leaders from different faiths came together for prayers for world peace. MP Bronwyn Halfpenny acknowledged out interfaith ambassadors with medals and certificate and a booklet from the Victorian parliament. The… Read more
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16 November 2015
On 12th November 2015, Al Siraat College hosted a very successful Bake Sale. Thanks again to the very generous contributions of our Al Siraat family. Jazakhallahu Khairan to all those parents who donated money and/or food items for us to sell at our Bake Sale. The total cash earnings from "The Splat" and other activities on the day of… Read more
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12 November 2015
Yesterday, 11th November marked "Remembrance Day" and what better way to engage our Senior students than having them hear directly from a World War 2 veteran: Our Senior Year 9 and 10 students were lucky enough to meet Jack, a 91 year old, decorated World War 2 veteran, who is also the grandfather of one our Al Siraat College teachers:… Read more
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11 November 2015
What a lot of laughs took place, all for a worthy cause! During the day of our Art Exhibition on Friday, 6th November, our Year 2 and 4 students organised the highly popular “Get Splat” activity to raise funds to build a well in Somalia. For just $2, students, parents, teaching, administration and office staff all cued up to splat each… Read more
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11 November 2015
All students and staff observed a Minute of Silence at 11 am today, standing up to honour "Remembrance Day". This year, the 11th of November marks the 97th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War 1914–18. Each year on this day Australians observe a one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or… Read more
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11 November 2015
Our heartiest congratulations to the Boys Quiz Team of Al Siraat College for winning the 2015 Inter-school Islamic Quiz Competition IIQC held at Ilim College Auditorium on Tuesday the 10th of November. The Annual Quiz Competition was between the student teams of Al Siraat College, Ilim College and Darul Ulum College of Victoria. - Jameel… Read more
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9 November 2015
Al Siraat’s registrar Ms Tanya and her daughter Mariam from Year 3 have been featured on the front page of the latest issue in the "Australasian Muslim Times AMUST" and in a separate article titled: "Cycling to help sick kids" . You can read the full article HEREhttp://www.amust.com.au/2015/11/the-great-cycle-challenge-2015/. "Tanya… Read more
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9 November 2015
On Wednesday the 4th of November 2015, Year 4A was graced with a visit by Ms Bronwyn Halfpenny, Labor MP for the Electorate of Thomastown. Ms Halfpenny has been a member of the Legislative Assembly since 2010. She was able to share her experiences of working in Parliament as well as the great work she conducts within our community. Our… Read more
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9 November 2015
Assalamu Alaikum. The Art Exhibition was a great success. Alhamdulilah, the weather held up and the event went on smoothly. The Art Department cannot thank everyone enough for all your help and support that has been rendered for the exhibition. It is truly a great team effort and we are very sure that both parents and students alike… Read more
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7 November 2015
Congratulations Ms Noori Ahmad. Al Siraat is delighted to announce that Ms Noori Ahmad has been selected as one of 10 teachers across the State of Victoria for the 2015 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards. Ms Noori was nominated by a parent from the College and it is heartening to see the wonderful efforts of the staff recognised… Read more
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30 October 2015
Today, Friday 30th October 2015, marks "Happy Teachers Day" in Australia. To celebrate this event, all Al Siraat College staff across the teaching, administration and maintenance departments came together in the afternoon as a family for a formal gathering where they were treated to a delicious lunch on this gracious occasion. Our Senior… Read more
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29 October 2015
The City of Whittlesea held their annual Student Recognition Night on 28th October at the Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre. Umukalthum Sheeqey from Year 12 was nominated and received a Recognition Award from the Mayor. It is a proud moment for Al Siraat when one of its students gets community recognition in this way. Read more
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29 October 2015
Alhumdulillah, by the grace and will of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala, the Year 7 students took part in an excursion to the Islamic Museum of Australia IMA as part of their Islamic Studies coursework. The aim was to bring to life the hadeeth of our Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu alaihe wasallam who said: . “Seeking knowledge is the compulsory… Read more
