5 MAY 11

Tues 10 NAPLAN commenceTues 17 Official opening Ceremony for

New BuildingWed 18 Primary Department

SCHOOL PHOTOSThur 19 Secondary Department

SCHOOL PHOTOSTues 24 ICAS & ICT EXAM

Fri 27 Curriculum DayNO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Tues 31 IMMUNIZATION FOR YR.7

Wed 8 ICAS SCIENCE EXAMThur 9 HOLY NIGHT OF RAGAIBMon 13 Queens Birthday

PUBLIC HOLIDAYNO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Tues 14 VCE EXAMS DAY 1Wed 15 VCE EXAMS DAY 2Thur 16 GAT EXAMMon 20 Prep Enrolment CLOSEMon 20-24

Primary Camp

Tues 21 ICAS Spelling/Writing EXAMFri 24 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTSMon 27 REPORT WRITING DAYThur 30 PARENT-TEACHER

INTERVIEW &REPORT DISTRIBUTION

Mon 18 TERM 3 COMMENCETues 26 IMMUNIZATION

YEAR 7 YEAR 10 STUDENTS

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEAssalamu Alaikum

Dear parents, staff and students,

Welcome back to all staff, students and parents for Term 2. I hope the weeks ahead are productive and successful for all at Ilim College.

I am pleased to inform you that the construction of the Multi-purpose Hall and Science Building were completed during the term break. All parents are invited to the official opening ceremony of the new building which will be held on the 17th of May 2011, Tuesday at 11:00 am in the new hall.

I would like to remind parents that on Tuesday 10th May, Wednesday 11th May and Thursday 12th May our Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be undertaking the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests. These tests are conducted through the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). There are four tests for Primary and five tests for Secondary in total including tests for Writing, Language Conventions, Reading and Numeracy tests.

Term 2 has many educational activities to bring the whole college community together, such as Camps, ICAS Competitions, VCE Exams, Excursions, Sports Activities and Work Experience for year 10 students.

Many thanks to all parents who attended parent –teacher interviews held on the 8th of April, in term one. I hope all parents gained valuable advice which may lead to new goal setting for term two.

The new Art class construction will commence in June2011 and is expected to be completed by the end of the academic year.

Staff at Ilim College, are actively involved in providing rich educational opportunities for our students. Undeniably, our students are fortunate to have access to a wide range of support for their education.

Valuable parents, you have a very important role to play in education and the College values parents participation and involvement. It is important that good study and organisational practices are put in place from the very beginning to ensure all assignments are completed to the best possible standard and that deadlines are met. All parents can help their children by providing support and encouragement by adopting a firm approach to study routines.

I wish all students and staff the very best for a successful term at Ilim College.

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon you all.

Wassalam,

Mr. Yusuf KircaPrincipal

Hadeeth(71) On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: The Mes-senger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Do you know what back-biting is?” The companions said: ‘Allah and his Messenger know best.’ He (the Prophet) said: “BAckbiting is talking about your brother in his absence and about what he hates.” One of the companions said: ‘Messenger of Allah, if there is really that shortcoming in my brother what do I say?’ The Prophet said:”If what you say is true even then, you backbite him and if no such thing exists in him than you brought a false accusation against him.”

(MUSLIM)

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MAY 2011

Thank you to all parents who are participat-ing by collecting dockets when visiting Broad-meadows Shopping Centre, Ilim College is cur-rently in 2nd place for a Canteen Makeover.

LUNCH ORDER REMINDERSWhen your child wishes to order from the can-teen please ensure the lunch order is clearly written on a paper bag as shown below.

Name:Class:Items: $

JUNE 2011

JULY 2011

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Outdoor Learning at Westerfolds Park

A day of fun, yet practical lessons in map reading and geospatial skills

On Tuesday 5th April this year, the Year-7 boys and girls, were taken to an excursion to Westerfolds Park, Templestowe, for an orienteering activity.

Organised by the Humanities Department, the excursion was aimed at imparting to the students, essential skills in map reading and geospatial navigation.

Also, through this orienteering exercise, it gave our students the opportunity to apply what they had learnt in their Humanities class.

Under the guidance of facilitators from Orienteering Victoria, a non-profit organisation that actively promotes orienteering in Victoria, our students had to put to practice the knowledge and skills that their Humanities teachers had taught them in class.

Divided into multiple groups and equipped with a topographic map, each group of students had to walk around Westerfolds Park in search of various checkpoints before being allowed to return to their base camp.

Several groups of students had even got lost in the park, while trying to locate a particular checkpoint on their topographic map.

Although it was a physically tiring exercise for many students, it was nonetheless, a fun and memorable experience for everyone, who had participated.

Report prepared by Mr Sophiandy, on behalf of the Humanities Department.

Character Parade

What a fantastic sight it was today to see all the students of Ilim College dressed up in their favourite characters. It was even more exhilarating to see the teachers pa-rading around in their elaborate costumes. As I entered the school gym, I felt like I was thrust into the pages of a picture story book or a modern day fairytale. There were Red Riding Hood’s, Batman’s, Where’s Wal-ly’s, Cleopatra’s, Pirates and many more. This event was organised to promote the premiers reading challenge in the hope of encouraging students into the library and increase borrowing. Judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces today I think it has re-ally recharged everyone’s love for reading.This event required such an overwhelm-ing response from the students that I would like to say a huge thank you to all the parents who went out of their way to outfit their children, and to the teach-ers who not only went above and beyond with their costumes, but also made the day a huge success with their enthusiasm. Finally, a big thank you to everyone else who participated and helped make it such a joyous and wonderful event.

ThankyouMs. Seyma Yagci Teacher-Librarian

WEEKEND TUTORING CEASED

Dear Parents,

Please be informed that Saturday Tutoring has been cancelled due to limited Interest. However, we will run some VCE tutoring classes closer to mid -year exams. We have after school tutoring which teachers will inform students in due time.

Kind Regards,Selim KayikciVice Principal (Secondary)

2012 Scholarship2012 Ilim College Scholarship Applications are now open.Lasst Day of Application:2 September 2011

Exam Date: 14 September 2011Venue: ilim College Multipurpose HallTime: 10:30am

Applicants: Current Grade 6 to Yr . 11 students

* A non-refundable $20 application fee is applicable to all students applying for the scholarship.

* Application form may be obtained from the College Office or

website:www.ilimcollege.vic.edu.au.

LOST and FOUNDPlease enquire at the office for any lost items such as keys, USBs and spectacles. All unclaimed items will be thrown away by the end of May

Best regardsFadilah SupaatAdministrative Sec.

UNIFORM SHOPTRADING HOURSNormal Trading Hours:

(until further notice)

8:45am - 10:30am & 2:30pm - 4:20 pm .

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Ilim College Raises $5000 for the

Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal

Once again, Ilim College participated in the Royal Chil-dren’s Hospital appeal, that happens every year in Victo-ria. These extracurricular activities were originally initi-ated; by our devoted Murvet Altikulac (SRC Coordinator for primary) a couple of years back and once again she has ignited the opportunity to organise fundraising events to take place, for such a wonderful cause. Some of the events that took place in primary were, selling of pop-corn, fairy floss and ‘students out of uniform’ on Har-mony day. Some other event that took place during sec-ondary was a movie day, selling of popcorn, drinks, out of uniform day, and the outer community contributions. Through collaboration of primary and second-ary fundraising events, Ilim College managed to raise $5000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital!

The hightlight for the students was going down to the Etihad Stadium presenting the cheque on live broadcast television. Thank you to all families, friends, staff mem-bers and students for your contributions and support. A special thank you to Mr Kirca (Principal), Mr Selim Kayik-ci (Secondary Vice Principal), Mrs Aynur Simsirel (Primary Vice Principal) Ms Murvet Altikulac (SRC Coordinator Pri-mary), Ms. Asmah Abou-Eid (SRC Coordinator Second-ary) for their overwhelming dedication and support. The events would not have been a success without your help may you all be rewarded for your efforts.

Jazakumullah KhairWasalaam Ms Nebije Imeri (PSD Coordinator)

From the Careers RoomTerm 2 Important Dates Week 5: 16 -20 May National Careers & Development Week. Ilim College will be hosting its annual Muslim in Careers Seminar.

Week 7: 6 – 10 June Year 11 & 12 Careers Counselling Commences

Week 9: 20 – 1 July Year 10 Work Experience Programme

Work Experience Term 2 Students in year 10 will be doing Work Experience during the final weeks of the term. Year 10 students, who still need to organise their Work Experience for 2011, are reminded that they should finalise their work experience as soon as possible.The Age VCE & Careers Expo 2011 The Age VCE & Careers Expo 2011 will be held at Caulfield Racecourse from Friday 6 May to Sunday 8 May 2011. Expo 2011 will provide students and parents with valuable VCE resources, career information and free seminars on VCE subjects, study and career advice. It is also the major opportunity to speak to representatives from interstate universities. For further information visit The Age at: www.vceandcareers.com.au UMAT 2011 UMAT registration is now open and will close on Friday 3 June at 5pm. The test will take place on Wednesday 27 July 2011. Students who are interested in sitting the UMAT have been given various practice papers and the UMAT folder. Focus on Melbourne The University of Melbourne will be offering a seminar series for years 10-12 students and their families during Term 2. The program enables participants to take a closer look at the study options available at the university. Each seminar will provide an opportunity to obtain detailed information on specific undergraduate courses as well as pathways to employment and further graduate study. Students will also be able to ask questions about subject choices and research opportunities. The following seminars will take place next month from 7.00pm-8.30pm: Wednesday 4 May Environments, including information on the Associate Degree in Environmental Horticulture Wednesday 11 May Engineering & IT Wednesday 18 May Biomedicine, including information on the Bachelor of Oral Health To register or for further information go to: http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events/ archive/victoria/focus-on-melbourne. Meet The Business Leader 2011 This annual event, organised by the Charted Accountants, is aimed at years 10, 11 & 12 students and parents. Students will have an opportunity to meet with companies such as KPMG, Australia Post, Telstra, GM Hol-den, Deloitte, L’Oreal, universities and more. Date: Tuesday 10 May 2011 Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Cost: Free Venue: Melbourne Park Function Centre (next to Rod Laver Arena), Batman Avenue, Melbourne To register go to: www.charteredaccountants.com.au/students. Experience La Trobe Experience La Trobe is an event that gives students a brilliant opportunity to be a La Trobe student for a day - you can choose from a range of fantastic workshops that match your favourite subjects and interests. You can also pick up all the information you need about studying at La Trobe. Experience La Trobe Melbourne: Tuesday 5 July. Sonia Koubar

Careers Coordinator

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With the winter months approaching, it is important to be aware of the triggers that can affect your asthma at this time of year. SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE

Certain weather situations like very cold temperatures, humidity and dry air can trigger asthma symptoms.

In a school environment, students are exposed to sudden temperature changes many times during the day as they go between heated classroom environments to outdoor activities and lunch breaks.

Wearing a scarf over the mouth and nose is recommended, as it can help to warm the air as you breathe in.

Exercise-induced asthma may be exacerbated by breathing in colder air than usual, so ensure that you take your reliever puffer 5-20 minutes prior to exercise, warm up adequately, monitor your symptoms during exercise, and have a blue reliever puffer handy in case of an asthma attack.

THUNDERSTORMS

Thunderstorms can be an asthma trigger for some people, as raindrops can cause grains to be broken down into hundreds of tiny allergen-containing particles – allowing them to penetrate the lungs.

If you experience asthma symptoms during thunderstorms, it is best to stay inside with windows closed, and ensure that you update your asthma action plan with your doctor outlining the management of your day to day asthma, what to do if your symptoms worsen, and the first aid procedure in the event of an asthma attack.

Term 2 2011

To find out more contact your local Asthma Foundation:

1800 645 130 asthma.org.au Supported by the Australian Government

Asthma and Influenza

THE FACTS Approximately 2,800 Australians die every year

either directly from the seasonal flu, complications due to the flu, or pneumonia.

Adults and children with chronic illnesses (such as asthma) are at a higher risk of complications from the virus.

Colds and flu can be a trigger for some people with asthma, and can make your symptoms worse.

Flu vaccinations are the single most effective action in helping fight the spread of flu in the community.

The vaccine provides protection from about two weeks after the injection, and lasts for about one year (so even if you were immunised last year, you need to have the vaccine again this year).

The flu shot cannot give you the flu – as the vaccine does not contain any active virus.

In Victoria, under the National Immunisation Program, the criteria state that an annual free influenza immunisation is available to children or adults with severe asthma. The vaccination is available now, so contact your doctor or immunisation provider to make an appointment. Many workplaces provide free vaccinations for staff to help prevent absenteeism during the winter months, so it is a good idea to ask your employer if this is available to you.

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Message from Secondary NAPLAN Coordinator

Courtesy Reminder:

Year 7 and Year 9 students will take part in the National Assess-ment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN Tests) from the 10th - 12th of May 2011 (Week 3 – Term 2).

All students are strongly encouraged to develop their existing literary and numeracy skills, as well as further enhance their un-derstanding and knowledge in both domains.

The NAPLAN test has been modified slightly this year. All stu-dents must complete a persuasive essay, as a replacement for the short narrative.

Parents with further enquiries on how to further develop their students understanding and knowledge in literacy or numeracy are to contact their child’s respecting English and/or Math teach-er.

For any questions regarding the NAPLAN tests, please contact Mr. Hassan Mansour.

10th May 2011 – Language Conventions (Grammar, Punctua-tion and Spelling)

10th May 2011 – Persuasive Writing

11th May – Reading (Comprehension Test)

12th May – Numeracy

(Calculator and Non-Calculator)

Mr. Hassan Mansour

Secondary NAPLAN Department

Message from Primary NAPLAN CoordinatorThe National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NA-PLAN) is an annual national assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. All students in these year levels are expected to partici-pate in tests in Reading, Writing, (Persuasive Writing) Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) and Numeracy which will be held from the 10th – 12th of May.

The NAPLAN Writing test has been modified this year. All stu-dents must complete a ‘persuasive’ writing piece as a replace-ment for the short narrative.

The NAPLAN tests will provide parents and teachers with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. The tests also provide schools and states/terri-tories with information about how education programs are work-ing and which areas need to be prioritised for improvement.

NAPLAN tests are one aspect of the school’s assessment and reporting process and do not replace the extensive ongoing as-sessments made by teachers about each student’s progress and performance.

NAPLAN TEST TIMETABLE

Tuesday 10th May: Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation) Persuasive Writing Wednesday, 11th May: Reading Comprehension

Thursday, 12th May: Numeracy

If you have any questions about the NAPLAN tests, please do not hesitate to approach or contact Primary Vice Principal, Mr. Dogan Akin.

Mr. Dogan Akin Primary Vice Principal (Grades Prep – 3) NAPLAN Coordinator (Primary)

On Thursday the 28th of April 8A went on an excursion to the Shrine of Remembrance to commemorate ANZAC Day. Once there, they watched and listened as a ceremony was presented before them. The governor general greeted Ilim College students and welcomed all to the commemorative service. An army of soldiers and officers performed an interesting re-enactment and students were asked to stand for one minute in silence in honour of our fallen heroes. Ilim College students were presented with a sprig of rosemary, as a symbol of remembrance.

Ms. Amal Abou-eid

Ilim College students featured with the Eternal Flame.

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رسالة الودير

أعزائي األولياء والطلبة والعوال

السالم عليكن و رحوة هللا تعالى وبركاته

أحى أ حن األعببغ اىقبدت يئت ببىؼو اىجبح ىيجغ . شدبب بأىبء األس اىؼبه اىطيبت ف اىفصو اىثب“.ػي”ف ذسعت

اىشش 101112عخذ ف اىيغت االجيضت اىشبضبث 3579أدطن ػيب بأ طالة اىصفف

ششف ػيى ز اإلخذببث إداسة اىبشاج اإلخذببث ف الت فنخسب ىيخزمش “. ػي”ف ذسعت 2011اىخبظ .فبك إخذببث حشو اىنخببت اىيغت اىقشاءة اىشبضبث

ف اىفصو اىثب شبطبث حؼيت نثفت زمش ب ػيى عبو اىثبه اىخ اىذسع، إخذببث اىصف اىثب ػشش،

.شبطبث سبضت، خبشة ت ىطيبت اىصف اىؼبشش اىشدالث اىذسعت

ؼقذ أحى أ قذ . أبشو اىفصو األه 8أحقذ بجضو اىشنش اىى األىبء اىز دضشا ىقبء األىبء ببألعبرة اى.اعخفبدا اىصبئخ اىخ قذج إى دث حن اىخخطظ ألذاف اىفصو اىثب

طبق . عششع ف ببء قبػت ىيف اىخشني ف طيغ اىشش اىغبدط اىغت اىجبست خ زا اىببء ف آخش اىغت إ

اىخذسظ اىذسع يخض بإػطبء بذه مو ب ف عؼ أجو حقذ أفضو اىبشاج اىخشبت ىطالبب ب ال . شل ف أ طالبب ري دظ مبش دث ىذ اىذػ اىالص ف دساعخ

ف زا اىصذد شش اىى أ اىؼو اىخظ اىذن ف أقبث اىذساعت األعظ اىخ ال غخب بب دخى ن اىؼو

غي ف األقبث اىذذد ىب، مب ال خفى ػين أ غبػذة األىبء حشجؼ ألالد ببح اىذساع خبص . صشاخ ف اىؼو اىذساع اىؼاو اىخ حغب ف جبد اىذسع

.ببسك هللا فن اىغال ػين سدت هللا حؼبىى بشمبح. أحى ىنو اىطيبت األعبحزة فصال ثشا بجذب

يىسف كرجى الودير

حديث رسىل هللا صلى هللا عليه وعلى آله وسلن

ػيى آى عيسض هللا ػ ، أ سعه هللا أب ششة ػ : قبه صيى هللا ػي

ذكرك أخاك بوا يكره قال : أتدروى ها الغيبة ؟ قالىا هللا و رسىله أعلن قال” قال اى كاى فيه ها تقىل فقد اغتبته واى لن يكي فيه فقد . أفرأيت اى كاى في أخي ها أقىل

” .بهته

سا غي

ARABIC NEWSLETTER

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TURKISH NEWSLETTER

TERM 2 PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Ilim College invites all parents to morning tea / coffee every Wednesday

mornings ACTIVITIES:

Hands on creative activities i.e. knitting Learning helpful tips on parenting

Dealing with the difficult adolescent Tips on child behavior management

Professional Guest speakers

The topics discussed are flexible to the needs of our parents.

TERM 2 PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Ilim College invites all parents to morning tea / coffee every Wednesday

mornings ACTIVITIES:

Hands on creative activities i.e. knitting Learning helpful tips on parenting

Dealing with the difficult adolescent Tips on child behavior management

Professional Guest speakers

The topics discussed are flexible to the needs of our parents.

Müdür’ün Mesaj’ı

Esselamu Aleykum.

Sayın veliler, öğrenciler ve okul personeli,

Bütün okul çalışanları, veliler ve öğrenciler ikinci döneme hoşgeldiniz. Bundan sonraki gelecek haftalar İlim Kolej’inde hepimiz için başarılı ve üretken olur.

Okulumuzda iki yeni bina inşaatı olan çok amaçlı salon ve Fen Bilimleri binalarının bitirildiğini sizlere bil-dirmekten çok mutluyum. Bu binaların resmi açılış töreni 17 Mayıs,2011 tarihinde saat 11:00de yeni salonda yapılacaktır. Bütün veliler bu açılış törenine davetlidirler.

3, 5, 7 ve 9 sınıf öğrencilerimiz 10,11, ve 12 Mayıs, Salı, Çarşamba ve Perşembe günleri (NAPLAN) ulusal okuma, yazma ve matematik imtihanlarına gireceklerini velilere hatırlatmak istiyorum. Bu testler Viktorya Eğitim Bakanlığı Müfredat Kurulunun aracılığı ile yapılan Federal Hükümetin yaptığı bir imtihandır. Bu im-tihanlarda okuma, yazma, dil bilgisi ve matematik konularını kapsayan Orta Okul beş Ilkokul dört imtihandan oluşmaktadır.

İkinci dönemde Kolej’imizde öğrenci ve velileri biraraya getirecek okul kampları, ICAS yarışmaları, okul gezi-leri, VCE imtihanları, spor etkinlikleri ve 10. Sınıf öğrencilerinin iş tecrübesi edinme çalışmaları yapılacaktır.

Birinci dönem, 8 Nisan 2011 tarihinde düzenlemiş olduğumuz veli-öğretmen görüşmesine katılan bütün velile-rimize çok teşekkür ederim. Umarım tüm velilerimiz ikinci dönemde kullanabilecekleri değerli bilgilere sahip olmuşlardır.

Sizlere, yeni resim iş sınıflarının inşaatına Haziran ayında başlanacağı müjdesini vermek istiyorum ve bu inşaat bu yılın sonuna kadar bitirilecektir.

İlim Kolej’indeki öğrenciler eğitimleri için çok geniş desteklere sahip olduklarından dolayı çok şanslılar. Bunu kimse inkar edemez. Okulda’ki öğretmenler, öğrenciler için zengin eğitim imkanları sağlamaya aktif olarak katılmaktadırlar.

Değerli veliler, sizlerin eğitimde çok önemli rolünüz vardır ve Kolej velilerin eğitime katkıda bulunmalarına önem vermektedir. Eğitimin başlangıcında organizeli ve iyi bir ders çalışma ortaya konması çok önemlidir, böylece ev ödevleri ve diğer çalışmalar verilen zamanda ve istenilen standartlarda yapılmış olur. Bütün veliler çocuklarına destek ve teşvik vererek ders çalışma programlarına iyi bir yaklaşımla yardım edebilirler.

İlim Kolej’inde öğretmen ve öğrencilere başarlı bir dönem dilerim.

Allahın rahmeti ve bereketi üzerinize olsun.

Selamlar

Yusuf Kırca

MÜDÜR