Ramadan 1434 July 2013

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. We praise Him and seek His forgiveness. May peace

and blessings be sent upon His final messenger, the Prophet Muhammad, his

noble family, his companions and all those who follow them in righteousness, Ameen.

As-salamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh!

HAVE A WONDERFUL RAMADHAN & ‘EID! Pupils are due back to school at the usual time on Wednesday 4th September.

Masha’Allah our Year Two and Six classes have outdone

themselves once again.

96% of pupils gained a level 2 or higher in reading, writing

and maths in Year Two, compared to national averages last

year of 87, 83 and 91% respectively (this year’s national

figure won’t be out for some time yet).

100% of pupil in Year Six gained level 4 or higher in read-

ing, writing and maths, compared with a national figure of

75%. Masha’Allah, 55% of pupils scored level 5 in reading

writing & maths compared with a national figure of 20%!

On Thursday 4th July, a school inspector visited the school to give us an ‘interim inspection’. Since our last full inspection in July 2010 found that we are a very good, the school was put on a standard 6 year cycle of inspec-tions, in line with governmental guidelines for the inspection of schools found to be good or better. However some schools on this cycle choose to have an interim inspection to give them a critical friend sooner than after 6 years! We are one such school because we like to keep trying to get better all the time!

The inspector spent the day observing lessons and talking to school staff and ended the day sharing his find-ings with school leaders and Ustadh Daud Juneja, our chair of Board of trustees. We were delighted to hear his findings and equally delighted when he put them into an official letter to us. We have shared some of what he said with you below, so you can celebrate with us!

“As I went round the school, I was impressed by the consistency of the approaches to teaching, learning and

discipline that I found in all the classes I visited. All lessons are well planned, to a common format, and care-

fully prepared with appropriate differentiation. Pupils respond well and stay on task, showing interest and

enjoyment. Their behaviour is well managed with frequent and effective use of praise and encouragement.

There are teaching assistants in all classes who are well deployed and make an important contribution to the

pupils’ learning, giving extra challenge to faster learners as well as support for slower learners. Speaking and

listening skills are developed well and good use is made of the frequent opportunities for paired discus-

sion.”The curriculum is well planned and coherent.” “procedures to identify and support pupils with special

educational needs are well established and consistently implemented” My brief visit to Al-Noor demon-

strates clearly that the strengths of the school are solidly established.”

CALLING ALL FATHERS!

Please don’t forget to join the Al-Noor Foundation in partnership with Islamic Relief this Sunday 21st

July at

Ilford Town hall at 6.30 pm for a fund raiser for Syria. Please note this is by invitation only and therefore

you need to RSVP on the following number 07738 608580 if you would like to attend.

We were

very sad to

see Abu Hussain (Yr Five) Umm Aminah (Yr Four),

Umm Hamza (Yr Three), Umm Hafs (Yr Four), Umm Yu-

suf (Reception) leave us today. They have made an invalu-

able contribution to the school and we will all miss them

sorely. May Allah bless them in all they do next ameen!

We are delighted however to

welcome back Umm Younes

to year One and warmly welcome Umm Rayhan (Yr Four

teacher), Umm Muhammad (Yr Three teaching assistant)

and Umm Farzana (Yr Four teaching assistant) to Al-Noor

Primary, please join us making them feel at home!

Thursday 2nd May St Anthony’s visit Year 5 Friday 4th May Year 3 trip to Science Museum Wednesday 8th May Year 1 trip to Discover Centre Tuesday 21st May Year 6 trip to Apple Store Monday 3rd June BMX Stunt Show Tuesday 4th June Interschool Sports Day Thursday 6th June Year 6 trip to St Pauls Cathedral Monday 10th June Year 6 trip to Synagogue Tuesday 11th June Year 6 trip to Meadow Court Care Home Thursday 13th June Year 5 trip to Stubbers Thursday 13th June Year 6 trip to Gardens of Peace Saturday 15th June EYFS Parents’ workshop (Transition to Year 1)

Thursday 20th June Year 6 careers day Monday 24th June Cycling activity day Monday 1st July Year 3&4 trips to Go Ape! Thursday 4th July Year 6 graduation OFSTED School inspection Monday 8th July School Sports Day Wednesday 10th July Transition Day Thursday 18th July End of Summer Term

Ramadhan Qur'an Classes for Parents & StaffRamadhan Qur'an Classes for Parents & StaffRamadhan Qur'an Classes for Parents & StaffRamadhan Qur'an Classes for Parents & Staff

In response to parental demand, Al Noor will be launching Quran, Tajweed & Tafseer classes

during Ramadan for Mothers and Fathers Insha'Allah. Over 30 mothers and fathers have al-

ready registered their interest Masha'Allah.

Please note there are a limited amount of places, so in order to secure your place in the

classes, please text your name and contact number to 07830264014 and be a part of some-

Students from Al Noor Primary School took part in the Interschool

Sports Competition! It was a day filled with fun and laughter, team

work and fantastic sportsmanship. Here are some of Tameem’s

thoughts from the day.

When Falah was running in the race I was amazed! He was running really fast

but the sad thing was he was about in 5th place even though it looked like he

was running at his top speed.

Alhamdulillah Falah knew it was just for fun he was happy that he had fun and

I think Umar, Abu Bakr and I were cheering the loudest for him.

Umar Amin was doing the long jump. He told me he first felt nervous but then

said bismillah, ran and jumped! We found out later he came 2nd place! about

1.57m. He did really well mashaAllah and with just a bit more practice and next

year he might just get 1st place inshaAllah. The truth is we couldn’t see much

as they were really far we could only see mini figures running then jumping

but we still had fun.

By Tameem Elnaas, Year 4

Rounders — First place, Owais Elnaas

Tug of war— Second place, Faiz Butt, Hafsa

Khan, Abdullah Malik, Tameem Elnaas, Eesa

Khan, Muhammad aslam)

X country—Second place, Yusuf sheikh

Skipping— Second, Jihad Beheshti

Long jump— Second place, Noor Senour,

Umar Amin, Ibraheem Imran

Sack race— Second, Aisha Mirza

Overall Al Noor School came 5th!

What are you going to miss about Al Noor?What are you going to miss about Al Noor?What are you going to miss about Al Noor?What are you going to miss about Al Noor?

Abu Hussain: My two classes, the Ustadhs and the environment

Umm Yusuf: I am really going to miss the environment of the school! The

chittar chatter of children, the laughter from inside the classroom, how

the adhan is called at salah.

Umm Amina:Im going to miss teaching lessons! I have really enjoyed trying to

come up with new and original ideas and teaching it in a way that everyone

learns and has a lot of fun at the same time

Umm Hafs:im going to miss the Islamic environment, having good people

around me always offering a helping hand.

Umm Hamza:im going to miss the children and our funny conversations! Im

going to miss the people I worked with as they were always there to help me

when I was struggling, offering reminders and kind words of advice.

Who are you going to miss the most?Who are you going to miss the most?Who are you going to miss the most?Who are you going to miss the most?

Abu Hussain: no comment

Umm Yusuf: I will miss the whole school

Umm Amina:I think out of everyone im going to miss my class

Umm Hafs:if I had to choose I would say my class as I have spent the most

time with them

Umm Hamza: the MOST? I don’t think I can choose, Im going to miss the

school as a whole very much.

How many years have you stayed in Al Noor?How many years have you stayed in Al Noor?How many years have you stayed in Al Noor?How many years have you stayed in Al Noor?

Abu Hussain:I have been here for 2years

Umm Yusuf: 4 lovely long years

Umm Amina: 1year

Umm Hafs:I haven’t been here for long, I have been here less than a year

Umm Hamza: I started working here 2 years ago.

How was your experience in Al Noor?How was your experience in Al Noor?How was your experience in Al Noor?How was your experience in Al Noor?

Abu Hussain:My experience at Al Noor has been absolutely fantastic

Umm Yusuf: It has been amazing! I’m going to miss coming to school very

much. Along with the children I was learning new things everyday too!

types of people and learned a lot from them

Umm Amina:This has been the best experience in my life

Umm Hafs:This is the most fantastic experience ever and I will never for-

get it.

Umm Hamza: My experience here has been absolutely brilliant! I met lots

of different

What has Al Noor taught you?What has Al Noor taught you?What has Al Noor taught you?What has Al Noor taught you?

Abu Hussain:In a nutshell – it has made me more God conscious and

closer to Allah

Umm Yusuf:To gain pleasure from Allah

Umm Amina:

Umm Hafs:

Umm Hamza: It has made me more patient, a harder worker and a lot

more confident in myself

How do you feel about leaving?How do you feel about leaving?How do you feel about leaving?How do you feel about leaving?

Abu Hussain: Extremely sad, very sad, I’m going to miss far too many peo-

ple

Umm Yusuf: I feel very sad to leave

Umm Amina:very emotional and really sad

Umm Hafs:I wish I didn’t have to leave

Umm Hamza: I feel sad when I think of the people who I won’t be able to

see every day anymore

How did you feel when you joined the school?How did you feel when you joined the school?How did you feel when you joined the school?How did you feel when you joined the school?

Abu Hussain:I was in two minds, I wasn’t sure what to expect or antici-

pate

Umm Yusuf:I felt very unsure of what to expect and extremely nervous!

Umm Amina:I felt very happy and grateful to be working in such a great

environment

Umm Hafs:I felt very privileged

Umm Hamza: I was very nervous as I didn’t know anyone and worried I

would make a mistake

Can you spot all the differ-ences be-tween both pictures???

TRY

THIS

READ.

Did you no-

tice any

mistakes?

On Monday 3rd June, two BMX stunt experts were able to take

time out and come to our

school and show us many

extraordinary bike tricks,

such as: front wheelie, back

wheelie, the phoenix and

many more. The children

were amazed by the stun-

ning tricks of the BMX rid-

ers. We had to make as much noise as possible for them to

continue doing more stunts, I’m sure everyone enjoyed mak-

ing lots of noise! On one trick, Lee Messelwhite kept falling

off, he asked us if he should stop trying or carry on until he

can get it right, We all cheered him on so he doesn't give up

and in the end he did the stunt without falling off his bike! It

taught us that with patience and lots of practice we can

achieve what we want Insha'Allah. I'm sure everyone enjoyed

the BMX stunt show.

The BMX stunt show featuring the pro BMX flatlander Lee

Messelwhite, visited Al Noor to show the fun side of being on

two wheels! Lee wowed the crowd of pupils with extreme

jumps and spins on his stunt bike. The display included an in-

spirational talk on cycling, keeping active and how plenty of

practice makes perfect!

By Hamaas Khan, Year 5

Ramadhan is a holy month, it is also

one of the five pillars of Islam.

It is compulsory for all Muslim men

and women.

There are a few DO’S & DON’TS

in Ramadhan.

Do’:

• Do suhoor because it is

Sunnah.

• Read more Qur’an.

• Do more zikr and pray

more nawaafil.

• Do more good deeds.

• Share Iftaar with your neighbours, relatives and poor people.

Don’t:

• Don’t get angry or start an argument/fight

• Don’t backbite or slander

• Don’t delay the time of Iftaar.

• Don’t try to eat/drink anything before Iftar

By Amaani Patel, Year 3

In Ramadhan, Allah (S.W.T) locks up all the big Shaytan’s however the

small Shaytan’s make us do wrong a thing, that’s why you should be con-

scious of your deeds.

Doing a bad deed in Ramadhan is 70 times more sinful than doing a bad

deed out of Ramadhan however doing a good deed is 70 times more vir-

tuous.

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Insha’Allah, if security clearance & safety allows, two senior trustees of the Al-Noor Foun-

dation will be flown out to Syria refugee camps by Islamic Relief. The plan is to see first-

hand the conditions out there & work closely with Islamic Relief to set up projects to really

make a difference. A fundraising event has been organised for Sunday 21st July at Ilford

town hall. 100% of all Zakah donations will go to the project and we will personally vouch

for your donation. Please can you give priority to this appeal with your Zakah & Sadaqah

this Ramadhan. The target is to raise in excess of £200k insha’Allah. I would really appre-

ciate you contacting me directly with your pledges and your du’a. Only a maximum of 150

fortunate brothers will get a confirmed invitation to the fundraiser. To book your place con-

tact me right away. We already have a large number confirmed.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED: • Chocolates • Sweets & crisps • Fizzy drinks • Glass bottles • Fast food • Food that needs to be

warmed up

Nuts and sesame seeds (including seeded bur-

ger buns) POSITIVELY RECOMMENDED: • Fruit & Fruit Juice • Sandwiches • Cheese/fromage frais/

yoghurt • Carrots/salad vegeta-

bles

The School Office The Al Noor school office is a busy place full of action! The office staff deal with day to day queries such as absences & lateness, parental enquiries, children feeling unwell and most of all accidents. The staff are extremely dedicated in maintain-ing the smooth running of the school. To make it more efficient we have listed a few helpful reminders for parents: Reminder – Office does not take phone calls between 1-2pm, you will be put through to voicemail where you can leave a message. Absence- If your child is sick or unwell please phone the school, so we can let the child's teacher know. You can email notes to ab-sences@al-noorprimary.co.uk or write a note. Absent notes should have the child's NAME & YEAR. Child feeling Unwell- If your child is suffering from vomiting, please allow 48hrs before send-ing them back to school.

School uniform reminder

Our school uniform is compulsory. It consists of a navy blue sleeveless pinafore and shirt with pyjamas for girls and a navy blue thawb with pyjamas for boys. Pinafores and thawbs can only be purchased from the prem-ises of the school supplier, Islamic Impres-sions retailer on Ilford Lane, Ilford. School Uniform during Colder Weather During winter, or whenever the weather is colder, pupils can wear the following garments under the standard school uniform to keep warm: Plain, collar-less, navy or white, long or short-sleeved tops under the thawb (boys) or pina-fore (girls) Plain, navy pair of trousers/pyjama or thermal leggings (which can be white), under the py-jama. Substitute trousers without the school pyjama on top, are not acceptable. Incorrect uniform will be followed up in the first instance by the class teacher. Please refer to the uniform policy on the school website for further information.

Orphan Sponsorship

The blessed month of Ramadhan is now upon us and as you know, all goods deeds gain much more re-ward now than at any other time of the year. As part of gaining reward and helping the needy and or-phans, we are sponsoring an orphan through Islamic Relief, Ameen, a five year old boy from Ghazza whose father died in 2008. To continue to sponsor Ameen we need to raise £420.00 by Monday to pay for his needs for the next year. If every pupil brings £2.35 each in to school, we should be able to do this insha’Allah. Please do join in this noble task of help-ing an orphan and family in need. We know there are thousands of worthy causes and needy children across the world but Allah is Shakoor and loves any good we do however small, even if it is making a difference to one child and insha’Allah, one family. Please send in £2.35 per pupil by Monday, 15th July with each pupil, jazakumUllahu khair. RasulAllah, salAllahu alayhi wa sallam said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. (

Sahih Bukhari)