ICB August Newsletter 2022 (1)
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PAGE 02 I <strong>August</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Sporting celebrities call in on students and staff<br />
A big “thank you” to Australian cricketer Usman<br />
Khawaja, and former AFL Star Bachar Houli for<br />
taking the time to visit the college – and inspire<br />
us about the importance of teamwork, and how<br />
to achieve our full potential and perform at the<br />
highest level.<br />
Both Usman and Bachar have known adversity<br />
and experienced the knockbacks of the<br />
challenging world of professional sport.<br />
They are also well versed in how important it is to<br />
remain focussed, maintain a good work ethic<br />
and display desirable traits like tenacity and<br />
determination.<br />
Both are consummate professionals, who took<br />
the time to chat and were more than<br />
happy to pose for what seemed like endless<br />
photos! Everyone walked away feeling<br />
invigorated and full of confidence to tackle any<br />
challenges that may lie ahead.<br />
In fact, Usman posted this message on social<br />
media: “Enjoyed visiting the boys and girls at<br />
the Islamic College of Brisbane today. Some<br />
very cool, smart and funny kids around. Love<br />
the mix of religion and Australian culture<br />
coming together. Something I can definitely<br />
relate to!”<br />
A left-handed top order batsman, Usman<br />
Khawaja became the first Muslim and<br />
Pakistani-born Australian to receive a cricket<br />
Test baggy green cap. A reminder his<br />
foundation will be running an after-hours<br />
coaching session at the college on September<br />
7. You’ll need to accept the EVENT on Parents<br />
Lounge to ensure your son takes part, and if he<br />
does, he’ll need to wear his PE uniform and<br />
have a water bottle and hat/cap.<br />
Bachar Houli is a former Australian rules<br />
footballer who played 232 games over a 15-<br />
year career with Richmond and Essendon in<br />
the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a<br />
three- time premiership player with Richmond.<br />
In his retirement speech last year, Bachar, the<br />
first devout Muslim and third Muslim overall to<br />
play in the AFL, said:<br />
"Not only did I want to play as many games<br />
as possible, but I wanted to educate<br />
Australia, about my faith (and) about the<br />
religion of Islam, the religion of peace. I<br />
hope I have left a sense of peace in<br />
everyone’s heart.”<br />
Our Mission Statement:<br />
We believe every student has an inherent potential to achieve great results.
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