Asalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu Dear Parents and Caregivers Alhamdulillah we are already in week 5 of term 4. Time is slipping by very quickly and we have many events coming up during the course of the next few weeks.

Finalising subject selections for year 10 students – Week 7 Swimming Carnival – Tuesday, 14 November Year 7 Orientation Day – Friday, 3 November Prep Orientation Day – Thursday, 9 November Jalsa Night – Friday, 10 November Kindy Graduation – Thursday, 15 November Year 6 Graduation – Wednesday 22 November Year 12 Graduation – Thursday, 16 November Annual Awards day – Thursday, 23 November

A special invitation and a reminder will be sent out for the above events. I encourage all parents to please join us in celebrating our successes and Inshallah your attendance will motivate your child further. I encourage all year 10 students to finalise your subject selections for next year. Over the next few weeks’ teachers are planning to ensure that students are well prepared for their final assessments. Please take the time to support your child and ensure that they utilize their time wisely in preparation for their final exams. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher should you wish to discuss any concerns you may have. I congratulate our AIIC family of all campuses on their outstanding efforts in working towards positive improvements in all aspects of our college life. We recently received very promising ICAS results as well as outstanding results in the Mathematics and Writing Competitions. Our students really stood out in their fantastic achievement in the RACI Titration Competition at the Durack Campus. The college received the Excellence Award for the best team, 1 student received gold and the other 2 silver. This was indeed a great achievement at National Level. I congratulate both our students and their chemistry teacher, Dr Islam.

Our students at the Gold Coast Campus participated in the Gold Coast Robotics Challenge 2017. Mubarak A Mohamed was awarded a Leadership Award for being helpful to others. Students will be participating in the International Robotics Challenge this Friday, 27 October. Thanks to Ms Eva Bay for giving our students this wonderful opportunity.

Insha’Allah I hope to end the year with a great celebration of acknowledgement and achievements of all our campuses.

I wish you all the very best for a successful and productive Term 4.

Mariam Banwa

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST GRACIOUS, THE MOST MERCIFUL

227 October 2017 AAddress:: 724 Blunder Road, 66 Safar 1439 AH Durack QLD 4077 TTel: 07 3372 1400 Fax: 07 3372 2500

Email: tarbiyah@aiic.qld.edu.au

The culminating activity for our ‘On the farm’ unit was a visit to a working dairy farm. The children were excited to be out of school on an adventure into the country. We saw the cows being milked by machine and fed the chickens and sheep. Back to school to write all about our excursion!

Term 3 was very eventful and full of exciting activities and learning. We had Henny Penny Hatching bring an incubator and fertilised eggs into the classroom. By the end of 2 weeks we had 16 chicks in the classroom. The children watched as the chicks pecked their way out of the shell and were amazed to see that the chicks were wet when they came out of the egg and had to wait in the incubator to fluff up.

We are writing sentences and will soon focus on invitations and postcards. In handwriting, we are learning to fine tune our letters using the correct size, position and formation. Enquiring minds are minds that wonder and want to learn. I ask the question if we can breathe under water? Some say ‘Yes’, an some say ‘No’, so I bring in to share with the children my dive equipment and allow them to feel how heavy the weight belt is – no wonder I sink!

This term our focus of ‘Under the sea’ sees our classroom transformed into an underwater world. The children will be learning about being sun safe and water safe at the beach. Our ‘Learn to swim’ program is helping children to learn how to get to the side of water if they fall in. They are very enthusiastic swimmers!

A big THANK YOU goes out to all parents who responded to our requests for drama day costumes. A tremendous effort was put in by the children, I hope you enjoyed the story of the Prophet Nuh. At the end of the year, the Preps will be cleaning and packing our classroom up for their move into Year 1 and for the new Prep children who come in 2018. It is wonderful to watch the children grow as they move through the school. They are ready for Year 1 and for the fun and learning to begin again. Ursula Muncaster P 3 T h

This term, our Primary students have been attending the ‘Learn to Swim’ program at YMCA Acacia Ridge. They have been provided opportunities to learn through fun games, instruction and social interaction. Students have been encouraged to progress at their pace and improve their individual abilities. Well done to all students!

The Year 8s have been participating in Gymnastics this term and it is great to see their enthusiasm. The program focuses on participation and fun in a safe and structured environment. Students are taught by qualified coaches, both at the College and at their gymnasium. Thanks to the staff at YMCA and also to our Year 8’s for their efforts.

Yours in PE,

Mr. Pat Solano

HPE Teacher

Dates to Remember- November 2017 Date Day Event 3 November Friday Year 7 Orientation 9 November Thursday Prep Orientation 10 November Friday Jalsa Night 14 November Tuesday Swimming Carnival 15 November Wednesday Kindy Graduation 16 November Thursday Year 12 Graduation 17 November Friday Year 12 Final Day 22 November Wednesday Year 6 Graduation23 November Thursday Annual Awards Day 24 November Friday Year 10 & 11 Final Day 28 November Tuesday Preps Final Day 29 November Wednesday Year 7 Immunisation 30 November Thursday End of Term 4

Soccer Program. Developing our soccer skills.

Stretching is so important during sports lessons!

Year 2 students went on an excursion to ANZAC Square. Students were able to see all the

memorials that they have learned about in class. Students’ enjoyed learning about each memorial and the symbolism and meanings behind each of

them.

Learning is fun!!

STEM activity – who can build the tallest tower?

What better way is there to learn about fractions than with pizza??

Buddy reading. We love to read!!

All Mixed Up display. Students learned all about different mixtures and got to do many fun experiments.

Celebrating book week!

Designing and building robots in technology. Assalum Alaikum.

Year 2A and Mrs Reed

27th October 2017

Dear AIIC families,

The Australian International Islamic College is welcoming QPASTT to our school and invites you to attend an Information Evening on Monday 6th November 2017 at 6.30 p.m.

QPASTT is an organisation that delivers Community Action for a Multicultural Society and aims to build on strengths and resilience to help individuals, families, and communities to enhance their lives and empower themselves.

QPASTT encourages and facilitates healthy connections between the community and support services and employs specialist youth workers to deliver holistic programs for families, their children, schools, and support workers.

QPASTT also runs school holiday activities, camps, homework support groups, family/community activities, and in-school programs tailored to specific needs of individuals, families and their communities.

In 2018, our College (AIIC) will work closely together with QPASTT in their “Whole School Approach Program” and groups of students and their parents will be invited to take part in a series of 5 group workshops.

The College would appreciate if you could attend this evening Monday, 6th November at 6.30pm. Please return the Attendance Form (also distributed with the Newsletter) to School Reception by Friday, 3rd November.

We look forward to joining with you, both students and parents, to assist you and your families in this QPASTT community support program.

Yours sincerely,

Frida Joosting Deborah Heis

Special Needs Teacher Guidance Counsellor

ABN: 85 802 283 515

The Australian International Islamic College

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Cordially invite families to attend an information evening

6th November 2017

6.30pm

All Welcome

Tea & Coffee will be provided

Please inform the College of your attendance by returning attached form to College Reception by Friday, 3 November 2017

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Will attend the QPASTT information Evening Monday, 6 November 2017 - 6.30pm

Interpreter required: ⃝ Yes – Language: …………………………………………. ⃝ No

Please return form to College Reception by Friday 3rd November