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29 November 2018
We all go through stressful times. What we need to remember is that difficulty and ease is all in Allah Ta’ala’s control. Our duty is to try our best and make du’a to Allah Ta’ala. This week’s du’a is for when we are facing difficulty. Please see link below which includes a sound file as well and PDF poster for printing. We should all… Read more
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27 November 2018
The College is delighted to announce that Mrs Sarah Wills who has been heading our Parent and Friends Forum PFF for many years, has made it to the Top 5 Finalists for this year’s "Unsung Heroes Award" in the ‘Support’ category. Voting closes on next Monday, 10 December!. Sr. Sarah’s nomination reads as follows: Sarah is the parent… Read more
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25 November 2018
Our "Feed the homeless project" is usually being led by Senior SRCs. As the exam week approaches for the Senior School, feed the homeless project still continues. Junior SRCs took the initiative with few non SRC members to continue to serve the homeless for the evening. The boys brought with them fresh fruits, noodles, water bottles… Read more
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23 November 2018
Our national women’s soccer team might be interested in signing up some of our own rising soccer star players for a future world cup. Our Al Siraat Year 5-6 girls team performed a great task of scoring many goals and playing with great sportsmanship against the other Islamic schools in Victoria. Every member of the team who played on the… Read more
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23 November 2018
The ISSAV Islamic Schools Sports Association Victoria is an annual event where students from all Islamic schools in Victoria are invited to compete in a professional sport competition of FUTSAL and basketball. The selected students from our Year 5-6 cohert trained during their lunchtimes to prepare for the competition. The boys… Read more
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22 November 2018
Mr Mitch Ditkoff from the US posted a short article on Al Siraat on his blog called "The Heart of Innovation" which we would like to share with our community. You might remember Mitch working with our teaching staff earlier this year and in 2017. He also ran a very popular juggling class for students after school. To read Mitch’s Blog… Read more
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21 November 2018
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: We have had devastating news that the Habeeb Family have lost their home and belongings in a house fire on Monday, 19 November. We are currently seeking funds to help them get back on their feet financially as well as with clothes and a few comfort items. Little Zunairah is from Year 2B. As you can imagine, this will… Read more
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21 November 2018
On Wednesday, 21 November some students were invited to attend a special lunch – ‘Pizza with the Principal’. The students were chosen because of their beautiful qualities and character when interacting with peers and staff at school. Each student also had the privilege of bringing along one special guest, a friend or parent. Ms Rahat and… Read more
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21 November 2018
Al Siraat has started a trend in getting students, parents and even teachers on board with a "Good Morning Fitness Program". The program will continue until the end of this term and runs every Tuesday from 8am until 8:15am at the Sports Oval on side. The options the participant can choose from are: - casual walk and talk. - Brisk… Read more
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20 November 2018
In the evening of Sunday, 11 November 2018, members of our Student Reprentative Council SRC and five other Secondary students joined in to feed the homeless in the city as an ongoing project. . Alhamdulillah, the experience, once again, was terrific. We had chicken wraps and chips on the menu that night. The beautiful evening was… Read more
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19 November 2018
As the weather is beginning to warm up, walking and riding is a great way to keep active and fit over the summer. Every day when I ride school I see many more students walking and riding to Al Siraat which is a great opportunity for students to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Well done to all the students making the effort to incorporate a… Read more
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16 November 2018
This month, 13 of our Year 3 students were interviewed by the City of Whittlesea’s Youth Development Officer, Ms JasmineOuaida, for establishing a lunchtime Girls Soccer Club. The City of Whittlesea is currently running the WhittleseaGirlsCan campaign to encourage greater participation of women and girls in sports and recreation in the… Read more
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15 November 2018
We would like to remind our school community of parents, staff and students that pedestrian and road safety for kids are a SHARED RESPONSIBILITY. Parents need to ensure that their child/children reach the school grounds safely. Until the age of 10-11 years, children need active adult supervision to help them navigate driveways, cars… Read more
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13 November 2018
Al Siraat is inviting parents, students and staff to join our Free Running Club to improve your fitness. Running Club. - Who? Students, parents and staff of any ages. - When? Every Tuesday morning for the rest of this term. - Where? College sports field, area 1. - Time? 8am – 8.15am. Be there or be square. Challenge yourself: How many… Read more
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13 November 2018
A selected number of our Year 9 students, together with students from Epping-based St. Monica’s College celebrated the much awaited launch of the "AniMATES" project. Following 11 weeks of collaboration facilitated by North Melbourne’s "The Huddle" and with the support of the City of Whittlesea, students were able to develop two animations… Read more
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12 November 2018
The 2018 Great Cycle Challenge has officially come to an end on 31 October, and Team Al Siraat would like to give you an update on our fundraising efforts: Our cycling team has raised the incredible amount of $$4,006.23 during this October – all thanks to our charitable Al Siraat community. This month of cycling and fundraising has made a… Read more
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9 November 2018
As a matter of urgency, we need to remind our school community that there is STRICTLY NO ACCESS to Harvest Home Road from Saltlake Boulevard in Wollert. There has been a near miss reported by a parent outside our school premises earlier today. The incident happened directly opposite Al Siraat in the slip lane. A car trying to access… Read more
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8 November 2018
It was great to see the Al Siraat community come together to celebrate the students’ learning and achievement in Art & Technology. The carnival-like atmosphere added vibrancy and excitement to the day. On behalf of the Art & Technology Department, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all staff who played a role in contributing… Read more
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31 October 2018
A special public Jummah prayer was held on Friday, 26 October 2018 at Federation Square in the CBD. Sheikh Mazen Ahram, Imam of Al Aqsa Masjid and Muraqib monitor of all mosques in Jerusalem, was leading the prayer as a special international guest while visiting Melbourne for various programs. Nine students from Years 7 – 9 were selected… Read more
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31 October 2018
There are a lot of young Muslims who are not enrolled to or do not know how to vote once they turn 18. The “My Vote Matters” Program, an Islamic Council of Victoria Democracy Initiative is designed to help students to change this, because being an active citizen and participating in civic life is essential to making a positive… Read more
