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Issue 2<br />
Thursday 7 April 2016<br />
<strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Success Through Knowledge<br />
NEWSLETTER<br />
“Pursuing Academic Excellence: <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong> is committed to pursuing academic excellence and nurturing the individual<br />
abilities in a caring, education and Islamic environment”<br />
Message from the Principal’s office<br />
Dates to Remember<br />
Praise and thanks<br />
are due to our exalted<br />
God “ALLAH”,<br />
the lord of the<br />
worlds and the one<br />
with whom we seek<br />
protection, sustenance<br />
and guidance.<br />
We ask him to<br />
enlighten our hearts<br />
with the knowledge of the holy Qura’n<br />
and all types of beneficial education and<br />
learning. May <strong>Al</strong>lah raise the rank of our<br />
prophet Mohammed peace and blessing<br />
be upon him and protect his nation from<br />
that which he fears for it.<br />
As the final days of Term 1 draw to a<br />
close with the children feeling settled and<br />
managing the daily routines expected of<br />
them; I would like to acknowledge the<br />
achievements made by our students,<br />
dedicated staff for their outstanding contribution<br />
to our students’ learning, and<br />
especially parents for their continuous<br />
support in various school events and their<br />
co-operation with our rules and policies. It<br />
is very important to build and enhance<br />
the partnership between school and parents<br />
to achieve better outcomes for the<br />
children.<br />
This term has been a busy and amazing<br />
term, It has been full of events and activities<br />
such as: several excursions and incursions<br />
carried out to many places, the<br />
annual Athletic Carnival in which all students<br />
have the opportunity to participate<br />
in a range of athletic activities, a successful<br />
SRC induction and breakfast, Life Education,<br />
and Harmony Day.<br />
NAPLAN Preparation Sessions, the parent<br />
information session was conducted<br />
on 12-03-2016. The session provided<br />
parents with basic NAPLAN information.<br />
Our teachers who started tutoring on the<br />
same day, will continue for another two<br />
sessions in Term 2. Moreover, our devoted<br />
teachers have been focusing on the<br />
learning needs of our Year 3 & 5 students<br />
and giving them a continuous assistance<br />
to enable our students to achieve better<br />
results and growth performance in their<br />
NAPLAN results.<br />
A kindly reminder to all parents to update<br />
the school with any changes in your<br />
child’s health conditions and note that all<br />
information will be kept confidential and<br />
will not be disclosed except to the relevant<br />
staff.<br />
Moreover, parents are always<br />
encouraged to discuss the progress of<br />
their child with the relevant to further enhance<br />
and nurture their learning and education.<br />
At the same time, in case an incident occurs,<br />
parents can book an appointment<br />
through the office to see the teacher.<br />
Please note, the teacher will organise a<br />
time for a meeting before or after school<br />
or during a non-teaching session to resolve<br />
any matters.<br />
Finally, I wish all staff, teachers, parents,<br />
carers and the whole community of <strong>Al</strong>-<br />
<strong>Amanah</strong> a safe and restful holiday break<br />
and I look forward to seeing you all back<br />
next term.<br />
Yours Sincerely<br />
Bassam Adra<br />
Principal<br />
<strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong>, Bankstown-Campus.<br />
Friday 8 April<br />
Term 1 Ends<br />
Monday 25 April<br />
Public Holiday<br />
Wednesday 27 April<br />
Term 2 Begins<br />
Saturday 30 April<br />
NAPLAN Prep 3<br />
Saturday 7 May<br />
NAPLAN Prep 4<br />
Tuesday 17 May<br />
ICAS-Digital Technology<br />
Wednesday 18 May<br />
Kindy-Library Excursion<br />
YR 2– Susannah Place Excursion<br />
Monday 23 May<br />
YR1– Toys Incursion<br />
YR3– Japanese Foundation<br />
Wednesday 25 May<br />
National Story Time<br />
Thursday 26 May<br />
Gold Week Fundraiser<br />
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ال ترمِ هذه الورقة فى القاذورات ألنها تحتوى على كلمات معظمة شرعا
Newsletter 2013 <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
EXCURSIONS/INCURSIONS<br />
KINDY-CALMSLEY FARM<br />
YR3-EYE TOWER<br />
On Tuesday 22 March, Kindergarten went to Calmsley Hill City<br />
Farm. Farmer Tania spoke to students about chickens and<br />
ducks, before showing them rabbits. Children learned that a<br />
baby rabbit is called a kitten and were given the opportunity to<br />
pat one kitten. She then showed them the farm incubator in the<br />
nursery. They saw rabbits, goats, and Guinea pigs. Students<br />
were then given the opportunity to walk around the nursery and<br />
pat different farm animals. Most students enjoyed milking the<br />
cow.<br />
The farmer spoke about producing cheese, cream, milk and<br />
butter from cows. Students saw a camel and met Jack the donkey,<br />
before meeting the alpacas. They were then told how the<br />
alpacas work with geese as an alarm system to keep the animals<br />
on the farm safe. Students then met Clover the Wallaroo<br />
and Barny and Beckie the wombats. We then discussed nocturnal<br />
animals before heading back on the bus towards School.<br />
Thank you to the parent helpers who assisted on the day.<br />
Ms Dutrey and Miss Chami<br />
As part of the HSIE topic ‘Australian Significant Places’ and<br />
the Creative Arts topic ‘Australiana’, Year 3 attended an<br />
amazing excursion to the Sydney Tower Eye. It was a very<br />
educational experience in which students had the opportunity<br />
to go on an inspiring journey of discovery. They watched a 4D<br />
movie which brought Sydney to life through breathtaking perspectives,<br />
unique views and multi-sensory effects, including<br />
wind, bubbles and mist. .<br />
On the Observation Deck, the Year 3 students had a 360 degree<br />
view of Sydney City, pointing out some previously studied<br />
famous and historical Sydney landmarks including Sydney<br />
Harbour, Botany Bay, Hyde Park Barracks and Fort Denison.<br />
Students also completed a worksheet and enjoyed lunch at<br />
the park with their peers. It was a very memorable day indeed.<br />
Thank you to our parent helpers for their assistance on<br />
the day.<br />
Mrs Oueik and Mrs Moksasi<br />
YR5-ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS<br />
The Year 5 students visited the Royal Botanical Gardens on Thursday 31 March. The students completed the Rainforest Explorers<br />
Program where they had the opportunity to look at the special habitats and features of rainforest plants. During their<br />
exploration, they learned about different threats faced by rainforests and the different uses of trees and plants that grow there.<br />
This gave students an opportunity to consolidate what they had learned during HSIE lessons this term. The students had so<br />
much fun walking through the rainforest and seeing the colourful and lush native plants close up. It was an amazing experience<br />
for all who attended. A special thank you to Mrs Wissam for all her help on the day.<br />
Miss Zahra<br />
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ال ترم ِهذه الورقة فى القاذورات ألنها تحتوى على كلمات معظمة شرعا
<strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
EXCURSIONS/INCURSIONS<br />
Newsletter 2013<br />
HEALTHY HAROLD<br />
In week 10 and 11 the Life Education Van visited <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> and all the students got to meet Harold The Giraffe.<br />
This was an exciting experience for all students. The program<br />
encourages a positive outlook in staying healthy and being<br />
safe. Kindergarten to year 6 participated in various activities in<br />
the Life Education Van. Each student received a workbook and<br />
a sticker. The activity book for each child will be used in class<br />
as part of the health program or as extension activities.<br />
Ms Jazzar & Miss Haddad<br />
HARMONY DAY<br />
On Monday 21st March the staff and students of <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Bankstown celebrated Harmony Day.<br />
Harmony Day celebrates the fact that Australians come from<br />
all over the world. The diversity of people who live in Australia<br />
makes it such an interesting and special place to live.<br />
This year students wore orange to school and had a class<br />
picnic where they shared different multicultural foods. Students<br />
then completed different activities in their classrooms.<br />
<strong>Al</strong>though it was a busy day it was fantastic to be involved in<br />
such an important event.<br />
SPORTS CARNIVAL<br />
On Thursday 24 March, <strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong> Bankstown held its<br />
Annual School Athletics Carnival at The Crest facility in Bass<br />
Hill. We were once again glad to have great weather for this<br />
wonderful whole school event. Students took part in the aged<br />
running events and enjoyed the various novelty activities. <strong>Al</strong>l<br />
house teams chanted fantastic team chants and showed wonderful<br />
sportsmanship.<br />
The final result of the day was:<br />
1 st - Wattle<br />
2 nd - Azalea<br />
3 rd - Waratah<br />
4 th - Eucalyptus<br />
We would like to thank Mr and Mrs Agha for organising the<br />
delicious hot dogs, ice blocks and drinks. Well done to all our<br />
students and teachers for making the day such a success.<br />
We look forward to yet another wonderful Sports Carnival in<br />
2017.<br />
YR1-TRAMWAYS<br />
On Tuesday 22 March, Year One went on an exciting excursion<br />
to the Sydney Tramway Museum. Students were able to<br />
explore through a wide range of old and new tram models as<br />
well as experience a tram ride through the Royal National Park<br />
and the Sutherland area. Thank you to the parent helpers who<br />
assisted on the day.<br />
Mr Sinwan & Mrs El Zahab<br />
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ال ترمِ هذه الورقة فى القاذورات ألنها تحتوى على كلمات معظمة شرعا
<strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Newsletter 2013<br />
SRC-EXCURSION<br />
<strong>Al</strong> <strong>Amanah</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
As a part of team building and leadership skills, the SRC group for 2016 went on excursion to Tree Top Adventures. They were<br />
able to go through 4 levels of tree top fun and adventure. Students encouraged each other through the challenges and thoroughly<br />
enjoyed themselves. The day was filled with words of encouragement and praise. Thank you to Mrs El Masri.<br />
Looking forward to a year of success.<br />
Mrs Oueik<br />
STAR STUDENTS<br />
Fawaz Jamous 2J,<strong>Al</strong>i Aboughaida 1E, Kenan Zakarna KD, Yara<br />
Haddad KC, Rukaya Zraika 1S.<br />
Reem Farran 3O,Hussain <strong>Al</strong>khudair 5Z, Mohammed <strong>Al</strong> Khudir<br />
6S,Rukaya Tabbouch 4E, Izza Amir 4E.<br />
Bankstown Campus<br />
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Bankstown NSW 2200<br />
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Reminder:<br />
A number of parents who are yet to pay<br />
the fees are requested to do so immediately.<br />
Please note that all fees must be<br />
paid by week 11 of the current term.<br />
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ال ترمِ هذه الورقة فى القاذورات ألنها تحتوى على كلمات معظمة شرعا