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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
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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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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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
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29 October 2015
On Wednesday, 28th of October 2015, the College held its second Transition session for the 2016 Foundation students. During their time at school the children had the opportunity to meet with Mr Saleh, their future PE/Sports teacher and Ms Stamatia, their future Art teacher. Mr Saleh had a variety of fun outdoor games available for the… Read more
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28 October 2015
This month, Ilim College Glenroy played host to the very first Islamic Schools Spring Soccer Challenge. Both boys and girls from Years 5 and 6 participated in a round robin competition, which left spectators on the edge of their seats. Teams arrived promptly and were given a guided tour of the school, as well as treated to the canteen… Read more
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27 October 2015
Black Saturday survivor Di Naylor came to talk to the Year 7 and 8 students about her experiences in the Black Saturday Bushfire. Mrs Naylor used to live and still does in King Lake West and lost her house and her parents-in-law in the fire on 7th February 2009. She was lucky enough to just escape the flames with her two boys and evacuate… Read more
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27 October 2015
Our differences are our strength as a species and as a world community” – Nelson Mandela . The Interfaith Program carried out between Al Siraat College and with St. Monica’s College, Epping has enabled students to collaborate with those of other faiths and to thereby develop mutual respect and understanding, and instil essential skills… Read more
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26 October 2015
Alhamdulillah, the 2015 Quran Competition was a great success. The competition was held at Epping Memorial Hall and began at 5pm with Ustazh Amir acting as MC. We had our own judges from our skilled Quran staff: Sheikh Waseem, Ustazh Abdulrahman, Ustazh Ahmad, Ms Fauzia, Ms Maryam and Ms Nuha. There were beautiful nasheeds from Ms Najma’s… Read more
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23 October 2015
Helmets on, gears ready, and as for the riders, they were set to take on the challenge in Melbourne’s annual ‘Ride Around the Bay’ event. 14 staff members with an additional two students from Al Siraat College, cycled their way through Melbourne and over the West Gate Bridge in the iconic ‘Ride Around the Bay’ event on the 11th of… Read more
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20 October 2015
As part of our Outdoor Education Program, male students from Year 9 and 10 geared up with bow and arrow at the Ambrose Archery Center in Heidelberg yesterday where they were guided by a qualified trainer to take their first shots safely and learnt all about the right composure while holding the bow. Soon the arrows were flying properly… Read more
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19 October 2015
Last Thursday, 15th October 2015, both Year 6 classes went on an excursion to the IMAX where they watched two movies on the big screen related to their Inquire Unit about Natural Disasters. Both sessions were very informative and interesting. The students greatly enjoyed the 3D effects of both movies, almost bringing the tornado alive in… Read more
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19 October 2015
Our first cohort of Year 12 students completed their formal schooling on Friday, 16 October 2015. They will now be preparing themselves for their final VCE exams, which starts on 28 October. The staff marked this important day with a luncheon and formal send-off for the girls, including the cutting of a cake in their honour. We wish these… Read more
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18 October 2015
Asalaamu Alaikum . I had the great honour to be selected to help mentor, plan/team manage and assist in the 2015 Bachar Houli Academy Multicultural Program. It is a week long program, designed by Kashif Bouns, Ali Fahour and Bachar Houli himself, that strengthens leadership, promotes values and provides unique football development… Read more
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16 October 2015
As part of our Careers Programme, the Year 9 and 10 students were involved in two excursions at KANGAN Tafe and the Outer Northern Trade Training Centre ONTTC to experience a "Try a Trade Day". The purpose of these excursions was to expose our students to career pathways and opportunities that exist to them post Year 10 in order for… Read more
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14 October 2015
This morning marked "National Ride2Work Day" and it was great to see Al Siraat staff members Ms Breis, Ms Tanya and Mr Bektash participating in this event. They each rode their bikes to work and met up at the main staff room to start the new working and teaching day. National Ride2Work Day is the largest celebration of commuter riding in… Read more
