azc newsletter august 2011

AL ZAHRA COLLEGE ! AUGUST 2011

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 7: AUGUST 2011! PAGE 1

Communicator is one of our core values at Al Zahra College and one of the attributes of the IB Learner Profile. Being a communicator means that students understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively, in more than one

language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.

We encourage all of our students to be caring at home and at school. Weekly

awards are presented to students who demonstrate Learner Profile attributes.

The Inside News....Inside this Newsletter, you can read about:• Ali Hamdan;• Tax Deduction for School Uniforms;

• Peer Support;• Moran Photography Day;• A Big Box of Chocolates;• Y3 Science Fair;• ASISSA Athletics Carnival; and

• ECSP.

Online Newslettershttp://issuu.com/

alzahracollege All editions of Al News are available online each month at the above link or on the Parents Portal under Publications.

! Year 5 and selected students spent 11 August learning about the intricacies of photography under the watchful

eye of professional photographer Sally Mayman, courtesy of the Moran Arts Foundation.

VALUES

More than meets the eye!

AL NEWS

http://www.azc.nsw.edu.au






HISTORY x 2 Ali Hamdan is off to the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) State Athletics Championships on 22 September. Ali created AZC history last year by being the first AZC student to reach the state athletics championships. In 2011, Ali creates history again by being the first AZC student to reach state championships on two occasions. Well done, Ali.

AZC BLAZERSStudents must wear college blazers to and from AZC in Terms 2 and 3.

READY TO LEARNIt is absolutely essential that

students arrive at school, ready to learn. This won’t happen if students do not have adequate sleep (10-12 hours, depending on age) or have unhealthy eating habits.

If parents don’t have these two factors right, then learning and personal achievement will be a ‘hit or miss’ affair.

PaymentsParents are reminded that all payments should be made by direct deposit, Bpay or through the EFTPOS facility at AZC.

The reason for this procedure is twofold:

- AZC does not want to handle or hold cash on the premises; and

- AZC wants to minimise any bank charges for parents who are withdrawing cash from ATMs to make a fees payment.

AZC appreciates your cooperation in this matter.

CALENDAR 2 September

• Year 4 lunch stall

7 September

• Paul Kelly Cup finals

9 September

• Pizza Day13 September

• Secondary Science Day at Abbotsleigh College

14 September• Secondary Islamic Colleges

Gala Day

22 September

• CIS State Athletics

- Go, Ali Hamdan!23 September• Book Character Parade

• Last day of Term 311 October

• Term 4 commences



AZC TEAM AT ASISSA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL – 25 AUGUST, 2011

The following athletes represented AZC at the 2011

ASISSA Athletics Carnival that was held at the E S Marks Field

on Thursday, 25 August.

All students performed well and were successful in their

heats. AZC entered a relay team (Junior Boys) and they came

second in their heat with a great performance.

Star of the day was Ali Hamdan who just missed out on

racing in the 200m at State by 0.04 seconds.

Well done, team! You made us feel very proud of your

efforts.

COLLEGE UNIFORMParents are reminded that they must purchase available uniform items from AZC and missing/out-of-stock items from Yeronga School Uniforms (900 Canterbury Rd, Roselands).

There is concern that some families are substituting College uniform items by purchasing items from unapproved suppliers. Specific concerns are boys’ trousers, school shirts, AZC caps and tracksuit pants.

Parents can save themselves a lot of money by ensuring their child’s name is marked clearly on all pieces of clothing.

NUT FREE ZONE

Mohamed Soummaka, who is in Kindergarten in 2011, has a severe nut allergy. To prevent a medical emergency, there can be no nuts or foods containing nuts in the school.

This includes, especially Nutella and hazelnut prod-ucts, and anything containing tree nuts.

Al Zahra College and the Soummaka family appreciate your assistance in making our College a nut free zone.

Thank you in advance for your complete support.



Year 3 PYP Curriculum Overview: Unit 4 Transdisciplinary Theme:

How the world works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Central Idea:

Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them

Key Concepts:

• Functions • Change What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea? • Behaviour and uses of materials • Changing properties of materials • Manipulation of materials for specific purposes

Key Learning Areas Being Covered: • Science and Technology • HSIE • PDHPE • CAPA Transdisciplinary Skills:

• Thinking • Research • Communication • Self Management Learner Profile Attributes:

Students will strive to be • Reflective • Knowledgeable • Communicators • Inquirers • Thinkers Attitudes: • Appreciation • Cooperation • Curiosity • Independence • Enthusiasm • Communication



PEER SUPPORTEach Friday, all Primary

students are involved in Peer Support groups



Year%3%Science%Fair%Dictionary Work

Matter - The substance of which things are made. Definition The world we live in is made from matter. Matter includes anything that has mass and takes up space. Our bodies, the air we breathe and the water we drink are all examples of matter. The different types of matter that we use to make things from are called materials. What? How? Why?

Year 3 worked in their research groups to decide which materials they would change, how they would change them and why they would change

them.

States of Matter

Gases, liquids and solids are all made up of microscopic particles, but the behaviours of these particles differ in the three phases. The following figure illustrates the microscopic differences.

Microscopic view of a gas.

Microscopic view of a liquid.

Microscopic view of a solid.



Note that:

• Particles in a: o gas are well separated with no regular arrangement. o liquid are close together with no regular arrangement. o solid are tightly packed, usually in a regular pattern.

• Particles in a: o gas vibrate and move freely at high speeds. o liquid vibrate, move about, and slide past each other. o solid vibrate (jiggle) but generally do not move from place to

place.

Liquids and solids are often referred to as condensed phases because the particles are very close together.

The following table summarizes properties of gases, liquids, and solids and identifies the microscopic behaviour responsible for each property.

Central Idea: Understanding the way materials behave and interact determines how people use them.

Group 1

Medina Abdul-Menhem, Shahiba Kalam, Reda Ali

Group 1 changed wax from a solid to a liquid by lighting a candle. They dripped the wax onto cardboard and created some interesting artwork. They used mixed media to finish it off. (Reversible Change)

Group 2

Ahmad Sabra, Hussein Soummaka, Alaa Mehdi

Group 2 changed an egg from soft to hard by boiling it in water mixed with blue, food colouring. They wanted to change the colour of the egg and then eat it. (Irreversible Change)



Group 3

Abbas Alawieh, Hasan Al Gharib, Tia Mohsen

Group 3 changed chocolate from hard to soft by using steam to melt it. They dipped strawberries into the chocolate for a lovely dessert. (Reversible Change)

Group 4

Hassan Makki, Mohamed Darwish, Sophie Shanaz

Group 4 changed flour to play dough by adding salt, water, food colouring and glitter. They then used cooking cutters to make interesting shapes. (Irreversible Change)

Group 5

Rida Saif, Mohammad Kaywan, Mohammad Mourtada

Group 5 changed cordial from a liquid to a solid by freezing it in ice-block moulds. They then ate the ice-blocks for a snack.

Group 6

Hussein Salim, Ahmad Reda, Aya Nasrallah

Group 6 changed popcorn seeds by heating them in a saucepan with a little oil. They ate the popcorn with chicken salt for a snack. (Irreversible Change)



Group 7

Ali Jomaa, Noureddine Bahamad, Mariam Mustapha

Group 7 changed milk by adding Milo chocolate powder. They noticed that the consistency of the milk changed. They enjoyed a lovely drink. (Irreversible Change)

Group 8

Farah Haidar, Ismail Hammoud

Group 8 changed youghurt powder to a liquid by adding water and then to yoghurt by putting it in the fridge. They ate the youghurt.

(Irreversible Change)

Group 9

Mohamed Balaghe, Noor Salameh, Abbas Al Ali

Group 9 changed water by adding salt to it. They wanted to float a toy boat on the water. (Reversible Change)

Group 10

Khalil Youssef, Eman Alnajar, Mohamed Youssef

Group 10 changed ice-cream from a solid to a liquid by melting it at room temperature. They poured the ice-cream on a muffin and ate it.

(Reversible Change)



ECSP

Back By Popular Demand

Since announcing the Last Ever CSP we have been inundated by schools and parents wanting to know what’s happening next. We have been very busy and it’s almost here.

A new way through the eCSP

From 25th July parents will simply be able to go to www.edalive.com, nominate their child’s school and download EdAlive titles at greatly discounted prices, and accrue CASH for their nominated school. At the same time we’ll elimi-

nate the need for wasteful printed material and all the associated costs.

eCSP – EdAlive software online – Available from 25th July 2011• 20% of every sale accrues as CASH to

actively participating* schools!• Easier than ever for schools to participate

and families to benefit!• Schools won’t handle money or orders

from parents at all but still receive great benefits!

• Families can choose from our full range of software!

• Fantastic discounted CSP pricing contin-ues!

• Parental access all year round!• More environmentally friendly with no

paper to waste or carbon in freight!

http://www.edalive.com

http://www.edalive.com



15TH JULY 2011 PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATOR

RE: TAX DEDUCTION SCHOOL UNIFORMS

The Education Tax Refund (ETR) provides valuable help by assisting parents and cares with expenses such as computers, stationery and textbooks. The ETR has extended the cost of school uniform expenses. From the 1st July 2011 the extension will cover expenditure on uniforms which are required or otherwise Approved by a School including sports or physical education uniforms. The new eligible items would be available for expenses incurred during the 2011-12 financial year the tax refund would be allocated in the 2012 – 2013 financial year A tax invoice listing individual items purchased at the point of sale will be provided; should your community require further clarification please contact your financial advisor Kind Regards, Tony Apps Managing Director



Al Zahra College

The IB Learner Profile is the

attributes and descriptors that

define the type of student that IB

hopes to develop through its

programs (for example, MYP).

THE LEARNER PROFILE

Risk-TakersCaring

Communicators

ThinkersReflective

Open

Minded

KnowledgeablePrincipled

Balanced

Inquirers

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