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Quarterly Magazine of the Australian Islamic College - Perth

Wake Up CallTERM 3 - ISSUE 181 November 2011

. Principal’s Message

. New Executive Principal

. Dianella Principal’s Address

. Thornlie College Activities

. And much much more!

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23 From the Desk of the Executive

. Principal

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7 AIC Computer Club

- Bullying Poster Presentation

8-9 Physical Education Department

- Kindy & pre-primary carnival

10- AIC Kewdale Library

11 Pre primary Tour of the Library

- Whiteman park adventures!

12 Open Day at AIC

13 ESL Mosaic Project

- After-hour Homework Support

14 Primary Activities

15 Media Release

- Maths Department

16-17 Thornlie college activities

18-19 Dianella Principal’s Address

Australian Islamic Colleges

KEWDALE COLLEGE139 President Street, Kewdale WA 6105

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DIANELLA COLLEGE81 Cleveland Street

Dianella WA 6062Ph: (618) 9375 9770Fax: (618) 9375 9772

EMAIL: info@aic.wa.edu.auWEBSITE: www.aic.wa.edu.au

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New Executive Principal Mr. Abdullah Khan

The Australian Islamic College would like to welcome its new Executive PrincipalMr. Abdullah Khan. Mr. Khan has had many years of experience as Principal in Islamic Schools both in Perth and overseas. He was also a teacher at AIC several years ago and is well known in the Muslim community of WA. He will be overseeing the three schools including Kewdale, Thornlie and Dianella campuses. We extend him a warm welcome and look forward to working with him for the advancement of our college and its students.

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Dear Students, Staff, and ParentsAssalamu’Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa BarakatuhI am thrilled to serve as the Executive Principal of Australian Islamic College with its three campuses in Kewdale, Thornlie and Dianella. It is a privilege to lead this learning community during a time of incredible change and tremendous possibilities. Our challenge is to embrace the future of the 21st century and assure that our students are properly prepared to become leaders in this exciting new world while preserving their Islamic identity. In order to accomplish this monumental task we must provide the following: a high level of personalization in every aspect of a student’s school experience, a proud recognition for individual and group accomplishments as well as for diligence and hard work, and, an unwavering commitment to the development of Islamic character and civic responsibility in our young people. To our students, I ask that you reflect on your goals and strive not only to pursue personal excellence but also to demonstrate your perseverance and integrity. Know that I am here to provide you more and more opportunities to learn. Remember that with these opportunities, comes both a personal and collective responsibility to be supportive of one another. I will count on you to go beyond tolerance and treat all members of our community with respect. A school that aspires to greatness can expect no less. To our staff, I pledge my commitment to work together as we strive to fulfill our college vision. The AIC is a community committed to excellence in education and to provide equal opportunity and an appreciation of diversity among all students. We promote a love for life-long learning and the development of responsible citizens in the Australian society. We recognize the importance of a blend of academic

and co-curricular activities as a means of developing the whole student within an Islamic environment. We pursue these goals from a background of strong Islamic values. AIC depends on a collaborative community to support the achievement of our vision, and we are committed to developing the relationships and resources to achieve these goals, Insha’Allah. In preparing our students for this 21st century, we must find our strength in a shared determination to inspire students to find their passion and to challenge them to follow their dreams while assuring that we do our part to ensure that they have the skills necessary to achieve those dreams. To our parents, it is through your support that we make a significant difference in the lives of our students. As we strive to take the AIC beyond its current standing as an exemplary Islamic College to one of state/national recognition, our partnership becomes that much more critical. The AIC community has dedicated itself completely to the education of its student and has placed great trust in our college. I understand the importance of this trust and vow to work for the best interests of our students and community. Serving as Executive Principal at AIC is as great an honor as it is a responsibility and trust. I believe that the foundation of our future accomplishments will be found in the power of our combined efforts and the strength of our synergy. I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Sincerely,

Abdullah KhanExecutive Principal

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Asalamu Alaykum

The Australian Islamic College has strongly supported and represented the interests of the students for the last 27 years.This multi-cultural diversity school has provided teaching and learning programs that enable students from all cultures and communities to identify as Australians within a democratic multicultural society and to develop the knowledge, skills and values for participation as active citizens. In addition to the excellent academic results, the Australian Islamic College places great emphasis on the holistic development of our students. Morals and values training and spiritual development are incorporated into the college ethos. Students engage in many inter-school programs (sports, beliefs and values education) and events. The college is an active participant in Harmony Day and students regularly participate in Public Speaking competitions , Leadership Training and National Writing Competitions. Students also engage in fund-raising for war-stricken and disaster stricken areas.I am proud of our College achievements throughout the year.

I would like to thank all parents for their continuous support and the community for their thoughtful inputs. Our purpose is to consistently deliver quality education within a calm and nurturing environment, and we believe we are succeeding.Our specific aim is to develop a ‘personalised education experience’ where the students are active, lifelong learners and most importantly, responsible for their own learning. It is students themselves who have the greatest effect on academic success; the more involvement a student has in their own learning, the greater the result.The vision at the Australian Islamic College is to provide quality education following the Australian curriculum and sound Islamic teachings, to develop a good Islamic moral outlook amongst all students, to give Muslim children the opportunity to learn and to practice their faith in a school environment, to help students grow a respect, appreciation and tolerance for their own culture and the culture of others. I believe that our school experience is where

Respect, Effort and Challenge are highly valued, we develop a new generation that is God loving and God fearing and will be successful in this life and the hereafter. Alhumdulillah thanks to Allah (swt) for providing everything.

This year was a year full of activities, excellentachievements and students-staff and parent collaboration.

I wish you all a safe and productive term. I also thank you teachers, students, parents and College board for their hard work and support through out this year.

May Allah (SWT) gives us ability and strength to look after our beautiful students and their education.

Best regards,

Nasreen AhmedPrincipal

EVENTS:

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY FOR KEWDALE PRIMARY: • The Primary classes had their school photo day on the 27th and the 28th of September 2011.

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5KEWDALE Principal’s MessageHigh School staff members had their group photos done on Wednesday the 28th during the afternoon. • On the 24th and 27th of November 2011, we will be having another School Photo Day held for the high school. Primary Staff members will be having their group photo on Wednesday the 19th of October.

NEW COMPUTERS:

The IT support team have installed 20 new computers in the Library and 42 new computers in various classrooms in the high school, 2 of which are for the special needs students.

QURAN COMPETITION:

Kewdale Campus had a successful Quran Competition for both Primary and the High School. We’ve had a lot of students reciting the Quran exquisitely. Those students were rewarded and it has encouraged others to practice more. Two of year 10 girls received a certificate and a voucher for completing their Quran memorizing. Teachers and students were given certificates.

QURAN HIFZ AND PRINCIPAL’S SPECIAL AWARD: Two female students in year 10 completed Quran memorizing. They have were given certificates and vouchers in a special assembly presentation in the last week of term 3. It was a great achievement and encouragement for the students.

SPORTS CARNIVAL:Both Kindy and Pre-Primary classes had their sportscarnival on the 27th of September. Due to rainy weather the event was held in the Gymnasium. A lot of support from parents and teachers, Head of Primary and the Principal made the event memorable and a success.

FUNDRAISING:On Tuesday the 27th September, the year 11 students fundraised for their upcoming graduation in the following year. They sold sausages, chips, flavoured milk, cakes, and other food items. The Kindy and Pre-primary have supported this event by ordering food from the year 11 and had their lunch after their sports carnival.• The year 12 students along with a few staff members have been fundraising for a whole week in the canteen in order to raise money for the Year 12 graduation. They have collected a total of $3500.•The year 11 students and the Sports department have fundraised for the sports carnival in the canteen.

YEAR 12 BOYS CAMP:During September, the year 12 boys went on a camping trip to the Woodman Point Recreation Centre. Four teachers were there to supervise the group of boys.

YEAR 12 EXAMS:The year 12 students started their exams on the 28th of September and are continuing until the 19th of October.

STUDENT FREE DAY activities – END OF TERM 3:• Thursday the 29th September was the last day of Term 3 for the students and the finishing time was 2.00 pm. Teachers and the year 12 students had their last day on Friday the 30th September. • A lunch was held for all staff members from all campuses. Staff enjoyed two special cakes to say thank you to all teachers and staff.• The Principal also organised a Year 12 Students’ lunch, with help from Sr. Zainap, Sr. Manal Radi and Sr. Michelle.• A PD was conducted for the Primary curriculum leaders regarding the Australian New Curriculum.• A special induction session was also conducted for the new teachers. Some of the existing teachers also attended. This was supported by the Deputy Curriculum, the Dean of students and the IT staff.

• Year 12 celebrations:

Due to very good behaviour and conduct of the students the year 12 students had a fun event during the Pupil Fee day and all year 12s were invited to a special lunch. • A special Head of learning area meeting was conducted by the Principal and Sr. Islam which was held between 10:45 am and12.40 pm. Below are the matters that were discussed and the decisions made:• Year 10 subject selection• Year 11 subject selection• Timetable-2012• National Curriculum• HOLA reports/follow ups • Year 9 student information.

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6• Year 7-10 students handbook• Teachers appraisal: 2011: This will start in the beginning of term 4.• Improving students’ performance

THREE SCHOOLS SPECIAL PD FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS:

The three school’s primary teachers had a special PD on maths in Kewdale. They also finalised the book list for 2012 and worked on the Program for 2012.

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• The Principal organised two representatives from the Wendell Company to visit our campus and introduce a different and well advanced way to improve students with their maths skills. All Primary classes were visited and introduced to the game.

IFTAR NIGHT VOLUNTEERS:

• On the 13th of September, students and teachers who volunteered to help out during the Iftar night were treated to a lunch of kebab and pizza.

OPEN DAY AND SCHOOL FETE:

• The Open day and school fete for the Kewdale campus was held on Sunday 9th of October 2011. It was a won-derful fun filled day with many food stalls, rides, farm animals and camels for everyone to enjoy.

PARENT / TEACHER NIGHT:

• Towards the end of term 3, there was a parent and teacher night held for the years 9 and 10. Students’ progress and marks were discussed and parents were advised on how to improve their children’s academic studies. All HOLAs and Deputy of curriculum gave presentations.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Letters of nomination went out to all the year 12

students who wanted to achieve their scholarships from the universities of Curtin, UWA, Murdoch and Edith Cowan. Four students were nominated by the Principal for the John Curtin Award, UWA Excellence award and Principal’s nomination award.

VISITS:We have a request from the Malaysian School of Johor Muar Sains to visit the Australian Islamic College of Kewdale during the month of November. We also had a request from another Malaysian school which is still pending for confirmation.

GRADUATIONS:

• The Year 12 will be having their Graduation on Sunday the 27th of November 2011. They will also be having a Formal night at the Hyatt Hotel on Wednesday the 30th of November 2011. A special rehearsal will be organized by Sr. Nasreen as a tradition to prepare the students for the event. Special invitations will be sent to Board members, P&F, Principals of other campuses, MLAs, AISWA, DES, Belmont City Council and other officials and friends of AIC.• The Year 6 will be having their Graduation on Sunday the 11th of December 2011.

LIBRARY:

• All the accelerated readers who have achieved high scores were rewarded with a certificate of excellence during week 8 of term 3.

ACKNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE TO AIC FROM AL-IMDAD FOUNDATION:

A special certificate of appreciation was handed over to Sr. Nasreen and Student, Ossama Hasan for fundraising the Ifter event. We raised $10,000 towards the horn of Africa fundraising and Sr. Nasreen handed over the cheque to Sk. Burhan as the president of the organization.

EVEN YEARS NAPLAN: Every year we conduct a NAPLAN test for the years 2, 4, 6 and 8 as a preparation and to find out the level of students. AISWA will mark all papers and send us the results.

P&F DRAFT CONSTITUTION MEETING: The first meeting was held in term 3 and Sr. Mona Amira invited the three campus representatives for another meeting on the 18th of October at Kewdale. Sr. Nasreen will organize dinner for all.

AIC COMPUTER CLUB

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7Bullying Poster Presentation by Year 7-10

what Islam says about bullying?

Islamic Studies

Cooking healthy salad and curry puffs

Food & Technology byYear 9

..Pasta..Pasta

and the Year 8 boys

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In A.I.C. productions we have prioritized our time into doing tasks which may be beneficial to our society, Australian Islamic College.First we have started off by completing the presentation for the English Department informing the students of A.I.C. about the English speaking competition. After this accomplishment, we tried to create a new segment in assembly known as “Quote of the week”, which apparentlyaccording to students reviews, was a great success. We then created the Arabic presentation about the father/son relationship which was about the realization of the greatness of the father. Another presentation that we have done was for the physical education department where we had conducted a fundraiser in which kids could wear their favorite sport team’s jersey in return for a small fee. The last presentation we conducted was for Sheikh Burhan which had to do with charity and water.Some of our future presentations include the A.I.C. virtual tour, the camps for year 7 to 10 boys and A.I.C. outstanding work. These are just some of the projects we have in mind, there are many more presentations on their way. Completed Presentations: English speakingQuote of weekArabic powerpoints – father/sonSh Burhan with water shortageFundraising Jersey – Phys EdFuture PresentationsAIC virtual tourCamps – Yr 7-10 BoysAIC outstanding work

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TERM THREEThe Health & Physical Education Department is pleased with the events of term three this year. It was a very quiet start for us during Ramadan, taking a break from our recess and lunch time tournaments and focusing on health. During the last weeks of term however we have been jam packed with events with plenty more to be organised for term 4.Firstly we need to congratulate Sr Nuria, our primary sports teacher and school AFL Ambassador for winning an Award for “Outstanding Multicultural Program” on the 12th of August at the AFL Football Ambassadors Award night. Sr Nuria is highly motivated and doing great things for our primary students.

The Coles Sports for Schools program is well underway with many vouchers being collected. We look forward to getting our final tally and ordering equipment for 2012.On the 5th of September we took our year 11 boys soccer team to Belmont City College for a friendly soccer match. After two 20minute halves our AIC boys were victorious scoring 3 goals against BCC 0. It was a real team effort but our goal scorers were Captain Muhamed Dizdar, Nooh Assaad & Reza Mousavi .On the 16th of September we held a volleyball competition between our current year 12 Physical Education Studies (PES) Students and our ex AIC year 12 PES students. The ex AIC team was off to a shooting start with a 2 set lead proving they hadn’t forgotten their skills. The current AIC team with the help of student cheers gained confidence and momentum to win the next two sets finishing the match with a draw. The ex AIC students gave some friendly words of advise and experience as the WACE practical exam for volleyball draws near.In week 8 we held our annual Athletics carnival at

Langford Oval. It was a great success thanks to all the teachers, parents and students involved. Our first day was the high school boys showing many talented students with the GREEN faction winning. Tuesday was a very bright & colourful event with the high school girls taking over the venue, the winning faction was RED. The following two days gave primary students the chance to shine with almost all the students receiving ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.

the Kindy/pre-primary carnival was held in the school gym on Tuesday 27th September. So what will we organise in term 4? LOTS!This year will be the very first year AIC will be taking part in the interschool athletics carnival being held on the 27th of October Thursday week 2.

Also in week 2 the primary school will be taking the “Gutsy Challenge” which requires each student to eat 2 fruit and 4 veg daily for one week while fundraising for Charity! All money raised will be donated to the GI Cancer Institute.In week 4 we will be running the “Adidas School fun run” a sponsored event with all funds raised going towards the new school oval.In week 5 Monday the 14th of November we have organised a first aid focus program for all our year 6 & 7 students to be run by St John Ambulance.Finally in week 7 we will be holding a healthy breakfast for the primary school children.We look forward to letting you know how it all goes!!Paula Carreno

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10 AIC KEWDALE LIBRARYThe Australian Islamic College library in Kewdale organised the Scholastic Book Fair as an opportunity to fund raise for the school library and also provide an excellent opportunity for school students to purchase their favourite books. It ran through a week from 19th to 26th May 11, with the official opening ceremo-ny taking place on Friday morning, 20th May 2011.

So how was the Scholastic Book Fair? It was an exciting week for the AIC school library at Kewdale; starting from the preparations, right till pack up on the last day! The students, as well as parents were welcome to the library during its opening hours all through the event, giving them a chance to skim through books they found interesting, so that they may purchase them at a later visit during the week. The opening ceremony in itself also generated a lot of excitement with the guests of honour Sr Nasreen (Acting Executive Principal) who graced the event. All the invited guests who arrived to support the Scholastic Book Fair were warmly welcomed by the library staff, its volunteers, and sweet little visitors from 1A Sr Marjorie Class... Not only that, but all of the students who had come to visit the library during this week were also awaiting a special visitor.

This was none other than Clifford the dog who contributed to the much expected enthusiasm surrounding the Book Fair.The students, especially from the kindy and primary years, were simply overjoyed by his entry each time, and they had a chance to have loads of fun with him on several occasions during the week.

The library had great support from all the parents and the kindypre-primary, primary and high school teachers, and especially all the volunteers. They have all contributed immensely into making the Book Fair a pleasant success and great fun. All in all, it would perhaps be right to say that the Scholastic Book Fair was thoroughly an exciting, fun and productive event!

We organised anIslamic Book fair during Ramadan in term 3. The Islamic book fair provided a great opportunity to both students and parents to purchase some really interesting Islamic books meant for children and also some wonderful Islamic accessories and gift items. These also include audio CDs for children such as ‘I look I see’ by Yusuf Islam.

Ramadan was indeed quite special and different in the AIC library in Kewdale with the Islamic Book Fair. The last year’s Islamic Book Fair held during Ramadan was not only successful, but it had, alhumdullillah, fared greatly even beyond expectations. With the much expressed enthusiasm and interest of the students, both from high school as well as pri-mary school, the school teachers, and not to forget so many parents and visitors from outside the

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school, it was difficult to not organise yet another book fair. And it couldn’t have been better than to organise it during Ramadan.

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WHITEMAN PARK ADVENTURES!Assalamu alaikum,Kindergarten classes went on an excursion to Whiteman Park on Wednesday 14th September. The children participated in an environmental education program called ‘Growing Brilliantly with BOB’ (the boy of the bush). We visited the children’s forest, met the boy of the bush and learnt about many fascinating plants and animals which live in the forest. We also took a train ride around the park for 30 minutes and enjoyed having morn-ing tea together. This event was a fantastic opportunity for the children to learn to care for the environment as well as gaining exposure to the wider community (Early Years Learning Framework Outcome 2). Thank you to all the parent helpers who came along on the day and made it a really enjoy-able day out!Lesley Anne Merdi Kindy TeacherAIC Thornlie

The AIC Library at Kewdale had some new visitors who had come to take a special tour of the library. These were our students from Kindy who had come to visit our library for the first time along with teacher.

They were all extremely well behaved and listened eagerly with all their attention, interest and enthusiasm to their teacher and Sr Fadwa as she guided them through all the sections of the library.

They were at first introduced to the junior-fiction section, followed by the Arabic/Islamic, reference and fiction sections

Also, during the course of their library tour, the library staff explained to the children the special library rules and conditions to which they responded with some amazing understanding especially on how they were expected to take special care with the books, how they were to maintain silence inside the library at all times the importance of the library ID card and the purpose of the security check and how they were expected to bring and take books to and from the library.

All in all, it was simply a joy to have this special visit from our per primary students at the library and we look forward to seeing kindy classes very soon too.

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12 Kewdale Open Day Sunday 09th October 2011

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The City of Belmont Youth and Family Centre has offered a mosaic program to our ESL students in the high school over term 3. The centre has generously provided the tutor and the materials required for the students to design 15 coffee tables. Students have learnt to follow instructions, be patient and accurate, and to share and have a team spirit all in a very creative environment.The program has been a great success; slightly challenging to some students, and a big fun to others. Students have produced outstanding designs, and they are eagerly waiting to work ondesigning the AIC sign at the front of the college during term 4.

ESL Mosaic Project

The after-hour homework support is back for a short time this year. Volunteers from Curtin University will visit the school every Wednesday from 3:35 to 5:00pm to help students with their assignments. Students who wish to attend should arrange for their transport. The dates for the sessions are: 21/09, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11 and 09/11. The two Wednesdays during the school holiday can be added depending on the number of students.Our volunteers can also be flexible with the times on those 2 Wednesdays if students prefer morning sessions.

Rabab Soueidan ESL Coordinator

After-hour Homework Support

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HONOR CERTIFICATES FOR WINNERS OF WUDU

FOUNTAIN COLLECTION AND BRAINAC PUZZLES

AIC KEWDALE

Year 7: Jenan Haddad (3091) for Winner of Year 7 Wudu Fountain Collection and Brainac Puzzles Challenge.

Year 8: Lutfullah Ahmadi (5012) for Winner of Year 8 Wudu Fountain Collection and Brainac Puzzles Challenge.Year 9: Abdullah Altaf (7741) for Winner of Year 9 Wudu Fountain Collection and Brainac Puzzles Challenge.

Year 10: Latiff AI-Boraich (2479) for Winner of Year 10 Wudu Fountain Collection and Brainac Puzzles Challenge.

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Maths Department

Media Release

2011 International Competition and Assessment for Schools for Mathematics.Our Year 5 student Azmain Ahnaf Talukder participated in the 2011 International Competition and Assessment for Schools for Mathematics. He achieved WA’s top score in Mathematics and is winning a University of New South Wales medal. The medal will be presented to the Principal, Mrs Nasreen Ahmed along with the student on 5th December 2011. This is a great achievement and example for all students.

2011 International Competition and Assessment for Schools for Mathematics

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Picture: Bohdan Warchomij

1. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Thursday, 1st September and Friday, 2nd September: Sr Lesley (Kindy A teacher)) and Sr Megan (Kindy B teacher) attended “Early Years Framework”• Wednesday, 7th September: a PL on Maths for Years 3 to 6 teachers was held at Kewdale Campus after school.• Thursday, 15th September: Sr Agnes (Year 6A teacher) attended “20 Hooks to teaching Mathematics”. Sr Suriani relieved Sr Agnes to teach Year 6A on that day.• Wednesday, 21st September: Maths PL was conducted for Years 3 – 7 teachers after school at Kewdale Campus.• Wednesday, 28th September: Mrs Abrahams, Sr Megan, Sr Heather, Sr Sarah and Mrs Aujla attended an ESL PL conducted by Sophia Sabathier after school at Kewdale. This PL was continued on Friday, 30th September (during the Pupil free day) at Kewdale Campus.

2. LITERACY AND NUMERACY WEEK (5TH SEPTEMBER TO 9TH SEPTEMBER)All classes (Kindy to Year 8) participated in presenting their items on the stage during morning assemblies.

3. SCHOOL EXCURSION / INCURSION• Thursday, 8th September: Fire Brigade came to our school for the Year 3 classes.• Tuesday, 13th September: the Years 7 and 8 Girls (supervised by Sr Sibel and Sr Jamilah) went to Forge Farm Riding Range.• Wednesday, 21st September: Years 6A and 6B (supervised by Sr Agnes and Sr Shamsun) went to the Parliament House.• Thursday, 22nd September : Years 5A and 5B students went to the Maze.• Thursday, 29th September: Years 1A and 1B students went to Tropical Twist.

4. MEETINGS• Tuesday, 6th September: a coordinators meeting after school.• Tuesday, 27th September: Staff Meeting was conducted after school. • Friday, 23rd September: a meeting for Islamic Studies staff after school.

5. CAKE STALLOn Tuesday, 12th September, the year 8 Girls had a cake stall. Another cake stall was held by the year 7 students to raise money to fund their graduation.6. SALIM YOUSSEF’S VISITMr Salim Youssef, a City of Gosnells Council Elections candidate, accompanied by the ex mayor of the City of Gosnells, Mrs Pat Morris AM JP, visited the school. He urged the school community to vote for him in the elections.

7. MUSLIM SCHOOL CONFERENCE IN SydneyDr Mahmoud Eid was away from school from 9th – 13th Septem-ber to attend a Muslim Schools Conference in Sydney.

8. REBUILDING HARMONY CONFERENCE – SUNDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBERYears 6 – 8 students, supervised by Mrs Hayes and Sr Nahaari attended a Rebuilding Harmony Conference on 11 / 09/ 2011 organised by Professor Samina Yasmeen from UWA. This event was held in UWA. Our students were photographed with one of the speakers Mrs Marina Mahathir, the daughter of Malaysian Prime Minister. The photograph was included in the West Australian Newspapers.

9. EID CELEBRATION AT AIC THORNLIEAn Eid Celebration was held on Friday, 16th September. Selected classes performed on the stage. Alhamdulillah it was an outstanding performance. Among the guests were:• Mr Chris Tallentire MLA, Member for Gosnells• Mr Kevin Saunders, Principal of Thornlie Primary • Mr Umar Abdullah, the Administrator of Al-Hidayah Islamic School• Mr Jamiel Pradhan, Principal of Al-Hidayah Islamic School• Mr Deniz Erdogan, Principal of Damla College• Dr Hamza Amira, School Board Chair• Dr Mona Hegazi, School Board Member• Sr Aisha Zeedan, representing parent teacher Association• Sr Ahdielah Edries, Principal of AIC – Dianella• The Examiner NewspapersStudents awards (in Islamic Studies, Quran, Arabic and Chris Tal-lentire Award) were presented during the celebration. To conclude the celebration, the guests and staff members had an Eid Lunch. This event was reported in the Examiner newspapers.

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10. SCHOOL VANDALISMOn Saturday, 17th September, around 1.30 am, the school was vandalised by a group of three young people. All rubbish bins were tipped over, the rubbish and all assembly mats were thrown around the school grounds, the assembly’s screen was ripped and taken out, the displayed items on the notice boards were taken out and thrown away, the Kindy Science Garden and one of the green panels were damaged.

11. EVEN YEARS NAPLANYears 2, 4 & 6 had their NAPLAN on Tuesday, 20th September and Wednesday, 21st September (then Thursday, 22nd Septem-ber – catch up session).

12. GYMNASTIC PROGRAMThe 8 session Gymnastic Program was concluded on Wednesday, 28th September. It was very successful and the students enjoyed it.

13. NAPLAN RESULTSAlhamdulillah this year’s results are very good and in most of the subjects are above state average. Many thanks to the teachers for their hard work.

14. Students’ Portfolios and Holiday WorkOn Wednesday, 28th September, we had our parent teacher day. Students’ portfolios and holiday homework were given to students to take home for their parents to view.

15. PARENTS EVENINGParents evening was held on the last day of school for students (which was on Thursday, 29th September) from 2.00 pm –to 4.00 pm.

16. PUPIL FREE DAYFriday, 30th September was a Pupil Free day. A meet-ing was held at Kewdale campus for all teachers from three schools. A PL on Signpost Maths was also con-ducted on that day.

17. Islamic Studies PDDr Eid conducted a three hour PD at Thornlie College for Islamic Studies staff on teaching Iqraa Books. It was a very successful PD in which the teachers ac-quired new skills to apply in their teaching

18. PDs on Australian Curriculum and Numeracy & LiteracyOur staff attended many PD’s in term three as part of their professional learning. Also a number of PDs were organised to prepare our school for Australian curriculum next year in two learning areas: English and Maths.

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18Asalamu Alaykum

Praise be to Allah Almighty, who is the sustainer of the Universe. May Peace and Blessings of Allah Almighty be upon Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets, His family and His companions, Insha-Allah!

We have had an amazing term 3 filled with hardwork (NSW English, Maths, Science, Writing and Spelling ICAS tests as well as the NAPLAN Assessment), fun activities (Inter-schools Soccer Tournament and Walla Touch Rugby), a author visit (writing workshop for Yr 6-10) and a wonderful Family Eid Fete organized by the Dianella Parents and Friends Committee on Saturday 24 September 2011. The attached photo’s will give you an insight into the fantastic, euphoric day that we had. It was incredible to see the unity, love, respect, community spirit that was clearly evident on the day. May Allah (swt) grant our community to strengthen in all our endeavours and dealings with each other, Insha-Allah!

I am extremely proud of the support and commitment of all my parents, students and staff who all play a vital role in making Dianella such an exceptional school. May Allah (swt) Bless you all from His Infinite Treasury of Mercy, Barakah and Shower you all with an abundance of Blessings, Insha-Allah!

I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone who generously contributed to our Somali Horn of Africa Appeal. Alhumdulillah we collected $2000 on Saturday 24th September. May Allah (swt) grant us to support our brothers and sisters in whichever capacity we are able to, and may He solve all our social, economic and political problems and grant our children to become the torchbearers of Islam Insha-Allah!

I wish you all a safe, enjoyable break.

Jazak-Allah Khairun

A Edries Dr. Ahdielah Edries

Dianella Principal’s Address

Just a reminder to all th

at the AIC website has a comprehensive list of school policies and

procedures including Disputes and Complaints Policy. All staff and parents are urged to

familiarise themselves with these.

Click on the ‘Policies’ tab under the ‘General’ M

enu on our homepage at

www.aic.wa.edu.au

Should you wish for a hard-copy please contact our

office on

9362-2100

COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

aic DIANELLA ACTIVITIES

19Dianella Family Eid Fete

Just a reminder to all th

at the AIC website has a comprehensive list of school policies and

procedures including Disputes and Complaints Policy. All staff and parents are urged to

familiarise themselves with these.

Click on the ‘Policies’ tab under the ‘General’ M

enu on our homepage at

www.aic.wa.edu.au

Should you wish for a hard-copy please contact our

office on

9362-2100

COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

aic DIANELLA ACTIVITIES