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30 June 2017
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar!. Alhamdulillah, Allah has bestowed His blessings upon the inaugural ‘Barn to Mosque’ Iftar Fundraising Dinner. With over 130 adults and children in attendance, there was no doubt that moving forward our community support, coupled with corporate sponsorship, will help take the next step towards a… Read more
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30 June 2017
Our very own Mr Saleh was invited to represent Al Siraat College at an Eid event hosted by the Bachar Houli Cup and Leadership Program. Amongst other members of parliament, footy and other celebrities, the Eid event was also attended by the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP, Prime Minister of Australia who announced that the government will… Read more
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21 June 2017
The wonderful academic achievements, endeavours and efforts of our Junior School students were acknowledged in two special assemblies for the end of the first semester of 2017. With many parents in the audience, students were presented with their Academic Achievement and Academic Effort for general and Arabic studies as well as the… Read more
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20 June 2017
Our Senior girls and boys from Year 9 attended an excursion visit to the Melbourne Aquarium last week. The students finished their chapter on ecosystems in their Science Unit. They had an opportunity to not only study life under the sea but also touch and examine marine samples and of course, view the amazing under water and penguin… Read more
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14 June 2017
Al Siraat is proud to announce that the construction of our new sand arena has been completed. Students participating in the weekly Equestrian Program have already put the new arena to use. The sand arena replaced the former grass one at the same location, to the side of the main sports oval. The sand provides firmness and stability with… Read more
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14 June 2017
Alhamdulillah, we hosted our first Interfaith Iftar Night in partnership with Whittlesea Council last night. Our Year 9 Interfaith Ambassadors presented during the evening that was attended by Year 12 students, Senior School SRCs, staff, and our special guests from Whittlesea Council, Victoria and Federal Police, members from Interfaith… Read more
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13 June 2017
Last week on Thursday, 8 June 2017, our Year 5 boys enjoyed a special "Father and Son Iftar" night at the College. It was wonderful so see the boys spending some time with the key role models in their lives and we thank the brothers, grandfathers and uncles that filled in for those dads who were not able to join us. Click here to view… Read more
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9 June 2017
Our annual Ali Gator Islamic Book Fair was a hit with students, staff and parents once again. It was open for the past four days, from Monday 5 June to Thursday, 8 June 2017. Many students and their parents took up the opportunity to get some pre-Eid shopping done, including lovely decorations, books and stationary. Thank you for your… Read more
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9 June 2017
Our College Principals Mr Houghton and Ms Rahat as well as PE teacher Mr Saleh represented Al Siraat at the annual AFL Ramadan dinner, inviting members of the Muslim community to break their fast at the MCG. They were joined by many others, including Leading Senior Constable and Multicultural Liaison Officer for our region, Mr Albert… Read more
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6 June 2017
Our Year 5/6 boys worked extremely hard in the games they played and progressed to the Finals for this year’s Primary School Cup Challenge. This is the first time Al Siraat College has made it to the Finals for AFL. The boys have been working on their tactics to improve consistency in the way they play offensive and defensive structures… Read more
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5 June 2017
Al Siraat’s Year 5/6 AFL team has displayed significant improvement throughout the 2017 SSV School Sports Victoria Program. All players have been focusing on their own ‘selfless acts’ and attempting to make their team mate ‘the best player on the field, not themselves’. Players have been selected based on good behaviour at school. This… Read more
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1 June 2017
This week, Junior School students from Year 6 visited the historic Victorian Parliament House as a part of their civics and citizenship inquiry unit. The students viewed the unique and beautiful architecture of the house. Students were privileged to sit inside both the upper and lower house where the politicians sit. They learnt about… Read more
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31 May 2017
As part of the PE Tennis program, our Senior boys and girls from Years 7 to 9 travelled to the Prism Public Tennis Court in Epping during their PE lesson times. The program was led by our dedicated PE teachers and was in place for 4 weeks. The students picked up a lot of skills and greatly enjoyed this outdoors sports activity. You can… Read more
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29 May 2017
Asalamu Alaikum Dear Parents and Community, I am writing to you all from the House of Allah to wish you a most blessed Ramadan this year. Let’s make this Ramadan a time for change. A change that will allow us to live the life that Allah has intended for us – not the one that follows our desires. As I sit and reflect in front of the Kaba… Read more
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24 May 2017
Our Junior School students from Year 2 embarked on a journey back in time when they visited the replica of a historic tall ship, the "Polly Woodside". On board the ship, the students learnt about life on board an early 20th century vessel, could inspect the ship mates' rather tiny sleeping cabin, try their hands on some of the ship’s coal… Read more
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24 May 2017
At the start of the new Footy season, the College welcomed Carlton player Sam Kerridge to speak to our Junior School students. Sam, aged 24, is a professional Australian rules football player who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League AFL. He was recruited with pick 27 in the 2011 National Draft. Click here… Read more
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24 May 2017
Congratulations and Mabrook to Junior School student Zain Wilson from Year 6 Hifz for winning a Taekwondo GOLD MEDAL at this year’s Gold Coast Open. Zain spent the weekend of 6th to 7th May in Queensland to successfully compete in the 12 to 14 years age group at the 8th Mooto Gold Coast Open. What an outstanding achievement, mashaAllah! Read more
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23 May 2017
Last Friday, 19 May 2017, marked National Walk to School Day, and Al Siraat is proudly promoting the slogan that an active kid is a healthy kid, by once again taking part in this great initiative. A group of students, parents, siblings and teachers arrived at the meeting spot in Epping as early as 7:30am. All participants of the walk… Read more
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23 May 2017
Our Junior students from Years 3 to 6 had a special assembly this week to welcome the month of Ramadan 2017. Our Year 6 boys beautifully recited the ayahs from the Quran highlighting the importance of fasting in the blessed month of Ramadan. Guest Speaker, Ustadh Abdullah Mawar shared some excellent tips to prepare and get the best out of… Read more
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23 May 2017
Al Siraat hosted their very first Exhibition outdoor soccer match against Darul Ulum on 22 May 2017. The Senior boys have been looking forward to play against another school to put their practice into action, and where else would they rather play than on our brand new soccer field right here on our College grounds. The atmosphere was… Read more
