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30 March 2016
This term has been a very busy time for our Science team as the focus this year is to provide students with increased hands-on experiences in Science. Teachers have been doing this by allowing students to explore and review concepts through web-based inter-actives, games and increased laboratory work. In addition to what is happening in… Read more
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24 March 2016
The Senior girls Outdoor Education class went for a hike up Werribee Gorge during Melbourne’s unexpectedly scorching hot weather earlier this term. The high temperatures made for a very challenging excursion as some of the girls had never experienced a hike, let alone gone to explore the natural environment. The female Senior students… Read more
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24 March 2016
VicSRC Regional Conferences enable over 1,000 students to work together on common issues, define what really matters to Victorian students, and drive positive change in their schools, communities and education system. This one-day conference was attended by 8 of our SRC members who ensured that students are consulted and heard on the… Read more
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24 March 2016
Today’s Bake Sale fundraiser for the people in Fiji affected by Cyclone Winston was a huge success. The baked goods were so many that they filled four tables, providing students with a delicious and colourful variety of options to chose from. To view photos of today’s Bake Sale, please CLICK… Read more
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24 March 2016
Students from Year 3 were permitted to support today’s fundraiser for the people affected by Cyclone Winston in Fiji by dressing in clothes that represent their cultural heritage. The Year 3 students had previously worked hard on a study unit about "persuasive writing" and had presented their arguments for or against wearing a school… Read more
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22 March 2016
The Welcoming Diversity Forum was attended by our Interfaith Ambassadors and selected SRCs. It was held at the Whittlesea Council Offices on 21 March 2016 with a great line-up of speakers and performances. Photos of the Diversity Forum can be VIEWED HEREhttp://www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au/gallery/school-events/diversity-forum/march-2016. The… Read more
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18 March 2016
Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ will be conducting a Bake Sale on Thursday, 24th March – the last day of Term 1 – to raise funds for the people of Fiji after the recent devastation of Cyclone Winston. We are seeking parents to help us with this fundraising by baking goods for our sale. Some great sale items would be: - cupcakes. - muffins. - cakes and. -… Read more
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18 March 2016
Today, our ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ is joining more than 2,000 schools across Australia to mark the "National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence". Bullying and violence are not okay at any time, in or outside the classroom. At Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ, we are proud to say: "Bullying. No Way!!!". Thanks to all the staff and students for getting involved and… Read more
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17 March 2016
Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ is supporting “Bicycles for Humanity" and would like to encourage parents and the wider community to contribute towards their current fundraiser. Your donations will be used to finance the shipping of containers with 400 bikes each to various countries worldwide, including Fiji and Namibia. The containers will remain at… Read more
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17 March 2016
Senior students in 7A and 7B attended a field trip to Darebin Creek Parklands, in Alphington, where they undertook study of the waterway. The students have been studying water and what impacts our water during term 1 in Geography. We travelled in Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ’s new bus and arrived in Alphington to meet two very experienced park education… Read more
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16 March 2016
Students from Year studying Business Management attended a tour of the Toyota factory in Altona this week. We got an opportunity to see the operations management of the entire plant. It was a fascinating experience watching the construction of an entire car. The cars are constructed with the assistance of hundreds of robots and a team of… Read more
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15 March 2016
Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ has taken pride in providing our student leaders opportunities to enhance their skills and flourish as exemplary representatives of Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ. Friday, 11th of March 2016, marked the Induction for both our Junior and Senior SRC members. We had several elite guest from our community gracing the occasion including Mr. Craig… Read more
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15 March 2016
As part of the elective unit requirement Develop and Update Knowledge of Coaching Practices for the VCE VET Sport and Recreation class, students worked collaboratively in small groups to prepare and deliver primary fundamental skill coaching sessions. This program will be delivered for the remainder of Term 1 and continue for the first… Read more
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11 March 2016
This term, students enrolled in VET Sport and Recreation visited the MCG Melbourne Cricket Grounds, participating in a guided tour as well as practising their skills in sporting activities in the ‘Game on’ centre. The purpose of the excursion was to investigate the customer service qualities and procedures provided by a variety of sectors… Read more
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10 March 2016
What camp really means to me. - To view photos of the Senior BOYS Camp, please CLICK HEREhttp://www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au/gallery/senior-school/senior-boys-camp-2016-at-the-summit/march-2016. - to view photos of the Senior GIRLS Camp, please CLICK… Read more
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9 March 2016
Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ’s Ms Tanya Kubitza continues cycling for charitable causes. She is on her bike again this month to support “Bicycles for Humanity" and is well on her way towards reaching her cycling goal. Donating to the project will help to increase awareness of sustainability in recycling and re-purposing bicycles, and empower disadvantaged… Read more
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9 March 2016
¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ schools in countries such as Australia, UK, USA and Canada have flourished in size and number over the last three decades, with these schools creating communities and playing an important part in the lives of students. Research has shown the predominant reason for parents to send their children to an ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ school is to provide… Read more
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7 March 2016
Over the last few weeks we have had a large number of parents parking on our neighbours' nature strips and along the north side of Harvest Home Road. We have also had parents speeding both on Harvest Home Road and on site. As a community we need to care for all students, not just our own. This means driving slowly, obeying the guidance… Read more
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4 March 2016
Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that the inspiring lectures, given in our Musallah by Mufti Aasim Rashid from Canada, are now available online via Youtube. Lecture on "¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Family Life". To listen to this lecture, please CLICK HEREhttp://www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au/videos/islamic-family-life . Lecture on "Earning and Spending… Read more
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3 March 2016
The following article about the Inaugural Australian ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Education Conference was published in the latest edition of AMUST Australasian Muslim Times: "The first ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Education Conference was held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on February 20th and 21st. Organised by Griffith University in conjunction with Al ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ, the… Read more
