Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Qur’an Under The Stars, a special fundraiser event in support of Masjid Salaam. This vibrant gathering will be an opportunity for families in our community to come together and celebrate the beauty of the noble Qur’an, while enjoying a fun-filled atmosphere with family, food, and activities for all ages.
Program Schedule:
- 5:30pm to 7:30pm - Sports activities at various locations on campus. Engage in exciting sports activities, with separate games for men and women.
- 7:30pm to 8:15pm – Children Quran Recitation - Watch our young stars showcase their talents in a Qur’an recitation, celebrating their dedication and love for the sacred text.
- 8:15pm to 8:30pm – Maghreb Salah
- 8:30pm to 10pm- Qur’an Recitation by Qari Muhammad Ishaq: Let the soothing voice of Qari Muhammad Ishaq guide you through his beautiful and diverse recitation styles. Experience the spiritual connection to the Qur’an as it fills the night air.
Event Highlights:
- Family-Friendly Fun: Whether you’re with family or friends, there’s something for everyone! Engage in exciting sports activities, with separate games for men and women.
- Delicious Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of tasty treats from local food trucks, perfect for satisfying your cravings as you relax with loved ones.
- Special Prizes from Cricket Australia: Don’t miss your chance to win incredible prizes donated by Cricket Australia.
- Sweet Treats & Fun: Enjoy popcorn, fairy floss, glow sticks, and icy poles for a fun and tasty treat to keep you refreshed throughout the evening.
- Free Entry!
- Bring Your Own Mat
All proceeds will go towards supporting Masjid Salaam, ensuring it continues to serve as a place of worship, learning, and connecting our wonderful, growing, diverse community.
"This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah." – [Qur’an 2:2]
Join City of Whittlesea for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 2 March 2025.
Let’s protect our beautiful environment and keep our local spaces clean.
You can register your Clean Up Australia Day site or find a local clean-up to join 
https://www.cleanup.org.au/
Whether it’s picking up litter or spreading awareness, every little bit makes a difference.
The Australian outdoors is a place full of wonder, beauty and adventure. Come along to this free session to build your skills & confidence to help you enjoy the great outdoors within the City of Whittlesea.
Join the City of Whittlesea and Rob Richards, Emma Swann and the team from Its Naturally You for Australian Bush Comfort and Confidence, an interactive and fun session helping you to enjoy the outdoors.
The free 2.5 hours session will equip you with the skills to step out into the bush within the CoW and beyond. We’ll show, discuss and role-play the wondrous, bizarre, the secrets, humorous and inviting culture and landscape of the Australian bush.
Topics will include
- Introduction to the Australian Bush, with a local City of Whittlesea lens
- your local Conservation Reserves
- Bush Culture
- Skills and preparation
- Bush safety
- Where to find help
Register here and come along with your friends or family and start exploring the City of Whittlesea landscapes.
We will be running these sessions from the Riverside Community Centre but will also be going for a small walk, so best to wear appropriate warm clothing and sturdy shoes.
We encourage our College community to register and be part of this year’s Earth Hour to demonstrate our support for the switch to a renewables-based economy for Australia.
WWF’s Earth Hour is the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet. Together, we have the power to create a brighter future for our planet. Millions of participants around the world will switch off their lights at 8:30 pm local time on Saturday, 22 March to demonstrate their support of the environment.
For one hour (or more) on SATURDAY, 22 March 2025, we ask that you switch off all devices and electricity in your home. Enjoy some peaceful iftar and prayer time with the family and community with warm candlelight instead.
There is no change too big or small – every switch we make will have a huge impact for our planet. Join millions around the world for the #BiggestHourForEarth
Apply to become a school crossing supervisor and support your local school community: Council is recruiting for positions in the Epping, Wollert, Mill Park, Doreen and Bundoora areas.
City of Whittlesea are often seeking new school crossing supervisors to responsibly supervise school crossings during short morning and afternoon shifts.
To be considered for this important job you need to:
- be medically fit
- have your own transport
- be of good character
- relate well to children
- be able to talk to children’s parents and teachers
- be available to work for 1.5 hours per day, generally between 8-9am and 3-4pm on weekdays during school terms
- able to obtain and retain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) (paid for by the Council)
If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!
Splash’s Learn to Swim is seeking students in Years 9-12 to join our teams of swim teachers and teaching assistants at our centre in South Morang.
Students aged 14 years and over who are reliable, energetic and work well in a team are encouraged to apply. We have shifts available after school on weekdays and on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Splash’s offers a fun, dynamic work environment with excellent conditions, including provision of uniform, mentoring and ongoing training.
Students can apply and upload their resume via our website: Careers – Splashs. The Centre Manager will follow up via phone and / or email to schedule an interview.
Our Mission
As an Australian school in the Islamic tradition, our mission is to develop enlightened individuals of learning and character.