ICB August Newsletter 2022 (1)

PAGE 03 I August Newsletter
"We can compete with the best"
After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the
Australian Islamic Schooling Conference was
held on August 6 at Greenacre, in New South
Wales.
I was among a group of Islamic College of
Brisbane teachers and school leaders
privileged to have been able to attend, and
contribute to important discussions at the
conference, the fifth organised by the Centre
of Islamic Thought and Education (CITE) -
University of South Australia.
What’s clear is that Islamic Schools in Australia
are showing that academically, we can
compete with the best. ICB can also attest to
the fact, they are becoming increasingly
attractive, as enrolments increase.
This year’s theme was, ‘Islamic School Renewal
in Practice.’ In response to feedback from
previous years, the conference showcased
practitioners; teachers and leaders who are
leading renewed projects in their schools
rather than research and theory.
The presentations were most topical ranging
from behaviour education, student diversity,
integration, pedagogies of engagement,
wellbeing to assessment and these insightful
and impactful research projects provided
motivation and direction for everyone in
attendance.
It is most encouraging to both confirm and
affirm the progress of ICB and the
distinction we are landmarking. At ICB,
innovation is occurring every day in our
classrooms, as our diverse and inclusive
systems continue to evolve and adapt.
I’m proud to say we are currently meeting all
our goals by collaborating and renewing our
policies and practices (among other things). I’m
excited about what’s to come – and being able
to build on the momentum which will lead to
even bigger and better things in the years
ahead.
ICB Chief Learning Officer
Susan Scott