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27 April 2015
This is the opportunity for you to join us in exploring writing at home with your child. This workshop is targeted for our Foundation – Grade 2 parents as an introduction to the process of writing. This session will provide an insight into the development of writing, learn how teachers teach writing in the classroom and for you to… Read more
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24 April 2015
This Aboriginal art work was produced by Hajar Chamra from Year 8A. What a beautiful piece, mashaAllah. Read more
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22 April 2015
On 22 April, ten Senior Girls students were selected from our Year 8/9 cohort to attended the annual Islamic Futsal Cup competition. Futsal is the official FIFA version of indoor soccer and indeed the only internationally recognised small sided game. Futsal uses a special low bounce ball, which encourages players to develop skills… Read more
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21 April 2015
On the 21st of April, our Year 8-9 Senior Boys students participated in the 2015 Annual Islamic Schools FUTSAL Cup, played at Coburg Indoor Basketball Stadium. Futsal is the official FIFA version of indoor soccer and indeed the only internationally recognised small sided game. Futsal uses a special low bounce ball, which encourages… Read more
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20 April 2015
With the opening of our school asphalt basketball court soon approaching, it was fitting that Al Siraat participated in the Islamic Schools Basketball Competition. This month, a team of Year 8/9 Senior boys and girls battled out against Islamic school students from AIA, Minaret, Al Taqwa, Ilim and AIA Sydney. Team Managers Mr Bektash and… Read more
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20 April 2015
From across the Years of 5 to 10 students, we have been encouraging students to take part in our brand new Tennis program as part of Physical Exercise PE. The students were able to understand the rules of tennis and learn new techniques on how to hit the ball across the court. The students practiced serving, forehand, back hands hits and… Read more
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17 April 2015
As in previous years, our Junior classes have started attending their fortnightly visits to Lalor Library. The first classes to go were our Grade 5 and 6 girls. The students enjoyed choosing books for their “Drop Everything And Read Time” or DEAR Time in class. Students also looked for books connected to their Inquiry Unit to use for… Read more
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15 April 2015
PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE 2015. As you know, Alsiraat College is again taking in the annual Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge. This year, we are aiming for every child to participate in this exciting event. Currently two grades, Year 1A and FA, have returned all of their permission forms and I would like to congratulate them on a… Read more
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13 April 2015
Maryam Arain from Year 12A has written a beautiful poem for her English Context: Encountering Conflict. The poem responds to the prompt: "The search for truth and justice is vital in resolving conflict", and I am certain you will enjoy reading it below. Ms Emel. Head of English. “Seeker Of Truth”. Blinded with this cold darkness . As… Read more
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13 April 2015
The College would like to extend its warmest congratuations to Ms Sadia and Br. Naveed on the birth of their first-born daughter Aasiya. Read more
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27 March 2015
Alhamdulillah, horse-riding classes have been going extremely well, with some of our students now learning how to jump! It is an exciting time for the students as they progress in their riding skills under the guidance of our enthusiastic instructor, Ms Lyndy Webb. Our students are confident in many areas. All can walk and trot… Read more
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27 March 2015
As one of two schools selected by “Apple Australia” to host 5 delegates from the Johor Islamic Education Division, Malaysia and the Chief Minister’s Office, Al Siraat College was pleased to host the group and share our journey. . The College shared our experiences with the introduction of technology, the possible uses and challenges… Read more
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26 March 2015
Asalaamu Alaikum, SubhanAllah, we are almost at the end of Term 1! Time is passing very fast and we need to make the most of every moment. One way to do that is to set a target for daily Quran reading. Allah Ta’ala loves the act of worship that is consistent, even if it is a small amount. Decide on an amount that is achievable on a daily… Read more
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26 March 2015
In Year 8, students regularly write a reflective piece in their journals about various topics. Last week’s topic was Racism. I was very proud to read the various responses. Zahoor Leghari, Ahmed Abdalla and Sharaf Sardar in particular have written excellent pieces which you can read below. Keep up the good work Yr 8B! . Furthermore… Read more
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24 March 2015
Order! Order! Order in the courtroom! Prisoner 1701 return back to your cell! Guilty!. These were the phrases the Year 9 students listened to on their excursion. On the 24th of March, our Year 9 students went on an extraordinary first hand experience to the Old Melbourne Gaol. For some, it was too spooky to enter the prisoners’ cells… Read more
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20 March 2015
Last week we celebrated Harmony week at Al Siraat College and the students in Years Foundation – Two worked together to make a bright and happy Harmonious Garden. Each year level made a hand print to represent the leaves of our Harmony Tree and filled the garden with little people and bright flowers. The Grade One and Two students wrote… Read more
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19 March 2015
The College ran various fun and interactive programs with all students from both Junior and Senior School to celebrate HARMONY WEEK from 16th till 20th March Week 7 of the first term. The Harmony Day Motto was “Everyone belongs” and was celebrated on Thursday, 19th March when students wore orange accessories and clothes for gold coin… Read more
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16 March 2015
Congratulations to Ms Tanya Kubitza who was presented with an Award of Appreciation during this year’s International Women’s Day celebration at the Council of Whittlesea on Friday, 13th March 2015, recognising the work of volunteers. Ms Tanya fundraised over $12,000 for kids fighting cancer via the Great Cycle Challenge in the past two… Read more
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13 March 2015
Students, parents and staff came together early Friday morning to celebrate National Ride2School Day . Alhamdulillah, we had the highest turn-up ever, with over 50 people in total participating on the ride. With several staff members and parents present to assist with the supervision, we were able to split students up into two groups:… Read more
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6 March 2015
“Mina, Mina, Mina!” These were some of the sounds that echoed into the distance during the Annual Al Siraat Sports Carnival. The Sports Carnival commenced with a beautiful recitation of Surah Al Ghashiya from Br. Ahmed. Principal Mr Houghton officially opened the carnival, which marked the 3rd consecutive year of competition. This year… Read more
