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FRIDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER 2019 AICS NEWSLETTER - TERM 4 ISSUE 2

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Principal's Corner PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME As Salaam Alaikum Warahmatulah Wabarakatu We are now half-way through last term of the 2019 academic year. This is a relatively busy term with several important activities being organised by the school. The Year 12 students have just completed their HSC examinations. The rest of the secondary school students are doing their second semester examinations. The primary school children will be completing their assessments and tests by Friday 29th November 2019. Although the examinations and assessments will finish on 29th November, normal teaching will continue until the end of the school year as a lot of school work is yet to be completed. I request all parents and guardians to facilitate the teachers’ work by sending their children to school regularly and punctually and ensuring that they study at home and complete all the school work assigned to them. The academic year for primary and secondary schools will end with Graduation and Annual Awards ceremonies for students on Wednesday 11th December and Thursday 12th December respectively. Further details about dates and times for these events are provided below. PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS The parent-teacher interviews to discuss the Second Semester report of your children will be held as follows:

• Secondary school: Monday 9th December and Tuesday 10th December from 3.40pm to 6pm

• Primary school: Monday 9th December and Tuesday 10th December from 3.30pm to 6pm We make concerted efforts to organise the parent-teacher interviews to give parents an opportunity to meet with the teachers and discuss their children’s performance in school work with them. These interviews also provide both the teachers and parents opportunities to work out plans and strategies to assist the children improve their overall performance in school work. Therefore, I request all parents and guardians to attend the parent-teacher interviews and pick up their children’s reports. The reports will not be sent to parents by post, except in special circumstances.

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GRADUATION AND PRESENTATION CEREMONIES Graduation ceremonies for students completing Kindergarten and Year Six will take place in Week 9 of this term, and will be combined with the presentation of awards for these grades. A separate presentation ceremony will be held for other Primary classes and Secondary students the following day.

• Wednesday 11th December 9am to 10.15am: Kindergarten Graduation and Awards presentation. All Kindergarten parents are invited.

• Wednesday 11th December 11am to 12.30pm: Year Six Graduation and Awards presentation. All Year Six parents are invited.

• Thursday 12th December 9am to 10.15am: Awards Presentation Ceremony for Years One to Five. Parents are invited.

• Thursday 12th December 11am to 1pm: Secondary Presentation Ceremony. Parents are invited.

LAST DAY OF 2019 The last day of the academic year for students in Kindergarten is Wednesday 11th December. Dismissal will be as normal at 3pm. The last day of the academic year for students in Year One to Year Twelve is Thursday 12th December 2019. Dismissal time will be 1.05pm for all students. Parents are requested to make arrangements for the early dismissal of students on this day. The earlier finish will allow teachers to work on curriculum planning for 2020. 2020 TERM DATES AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Length: Term 1: Tuesday 28th January 2020 to Thursday 9th April 2020 11 Weeks

28th January 2020 – All students begin school on this day.

Term 1 (Autumn) Holidays

Friday 10th April to Sunday 26th April 2020 Term 2: Monday 27th April to Friday 3rd July 2020. 10 Weeks 27th April 2020 - Student Free Day

Term 2 (Winter) Holidays Saturday 4th July to Sunday 19th July 2020


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Term 3: Monday 20th July to Friday 25th September 2020 10 Weeks 20th July 2020- Student Free Day

Term 3 (Spring) Holidays

Saturday 26th September to Sunday 11th October 2020. Term 4: Monday 12th October to Friday 11th December 2020 9 Weeks 12th October 2020 – Student Free Day

Ramadan 2020: Thursday April 23rd to Friday May 22nd

Eid al Fitr 2020: Saturday May 23rd

Eid ul Adha 2020: Thursday July 30th

Wassalam Dr Imam Ali Principal


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Head of Welfare Corner Assalamu-Aleikum On the 24th of October the Senior SRC team took part in bringing awareness to breast and gynaecological cancers that affect at least 50 women in Australia every day. The team had treated all of the secondary staff with cupcakes promoting the importance of being aware and accepting the issues faced by women with symptoms and the aftermath of cancer. Iman Khan Captain On the 26th October 2019 the College also participated in National Bandanna Day for the benefit of CanTeen, the Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer to help in further research and support young people affected by cancer. Furthermore, on the 2nd of November 2019 the students of AICS took part in the campaign “Mission for Vision” to help out with 700 cataract surgeries in Indonesia. A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens in the eye and is one of the leading causes of blindness. Cataracts are curable! The surgeries involve removing the clouded lens and replacing it with a clear bionic one, after which the patient will instantly be able to see again. Collected donations towards the Mission for Vision campaign was $1500 and for Bandanna Day was $2000.

We would like to extend our appreciation to the parents for their support and cooperation, and Insha’Allah together we will have an impact in campaigns as such to ease calamities of others. Ms Abir Moukahal Head of Welfare


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Pink Ribbon Day / Sunglasses Day / Bandana Day


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P R I M A R Y S C H O O L N E W S

Making a Splash!

For the past four weeks, Kindergarten students have been participating in swimming lessons at the local pool. Each Monday, students arrive at school buzzing with energy that it is their swimming day. The excitement is contagious and it has been wonderful seeing the students so motivated to learn such an essential life skill. In each lesson, the students have started to develop basic skills in swimming. The instructors have paid close attention to the students’ needs and have been working with them in small groups during each lesson. Each week the students have learnt something new that will be invaluable to their future. Students have learnt to be safe at the pool, to follow instructions given by their swimming coaches and how to use swimming aids while moving in the water. The students have had such a great time at their swimming lessons. The Kindergarten teachers have enjoyed seeing the students so happy and excited to become safe swimmers.

Ms. Villanueva KD Classroom Teacher

Kindergarten News


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Year One Swimming!

Year 1 has been actively involved in an essential swimming program. Students were all assessed in week three and have been working on the skills they specifically need to focus on for water safety and swimming protocols for their safekeeping. Students have come very prepared for their swimming lessons with all their required gear so well organised. This has helped with the smooth transition from school to the swimming centre. On arrival at the swimming centre, students are in such a good routine with having their belongings neatly arranged so as to not forget any items. Students have one-on-one time with their instructor to work on particular skills. Student have shown such maturity through their self-help and dressing abilities, and have impressed teachers with how independent they can be. Moreover, swimming lessons are so much fun, and it has been an absolute joy watching the Year 1 students become so water safe.

Mrs Nuraan Samodien 1C Class Teacher

Year 1 News


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Year Two Cricket!

Term 4 is always an exciting term and what if we add cricket to it? It makes it even more exciting and thrilling! Year Two students are having a terrific term because they are busy learning and playing cricket with the Woolworths Cricket Blast program. The students are not only having a lot of fun but they are also learning new skills including catching, throwing and teamwork.

Every Wednesday all the Year Two students, get cricket coaching from two

professional instructors, who also bring the necessary equipment. The coaches demonstrate a cricket skill and then let the students practice that skill in groups or small teams. These highly entertaining PE lessons let the students have some fun and allow them to enjoy the competitive spirit of the game.

Miss Malik

2C Class Teacher

Year 2 News


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Keep us healthy!

Last term, Year 3 students worked on how to keep us healthy in PDH. They also learnt how smoking causes harm to oneself. Students jointly created some posters on the negative effects of smoking.

Last week it was 3B’s turn to host the assembly. 3B performed an excellent show on the stage. They showed the story ‘The Gruffallo’ on the stage. Although the sound system was not that great on the day, the students were very happy playing their roles on the stage.

Year 3 News


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This term students have been learning about ‘Safety’ in class. They have been learning how to stay safe in places, in the water, in the sun and in case of fire. 3B students have created posters that impressively convey their understanding of the topic. Ms. Afroza Hossain 3B Class Teacher


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PDHPE Program Term 4

The focus in the Sports component of the Year Four PDHPE program this term is Cricket Skills. A team from Cricket NSW has been coming to the school running cricket programs in which students have been able to practise cricket skills: batting, bowling, catching and throwing. The students have thoroughly enjoyed their cricketing experience and many of them showcased some natural talent in the sport. It would be no surprise if one of them grew up to play for the Australian Cricket team!

Miss Donelle Nepomuceno 4D Classroom Teacher

Year 4 News


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Year 5 Cricket Program! This term from weeks 3 - 6, students from Grade Three - Five have been participating in the Woolworths Blast Cricket Program organised by Mrs Wilson. These sport sessions were run by professional coaches from Cricket NSW who have been teaching students fundamental cricket skills over four weekly lessons. All students are given an equal opportunity to take part in the well-structured program. Students have been displaying great enthusiasm in learning new skills and are looking forward to more such lessons. The program is run during the normal class sport periods between 29th October and 30th November, 2019.

Ms Shantha Clement 5C Class Teacher

Year 5 News


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Year 6 Camp at Broken Bay Sports and Recreation Centre.

On 28th October some of our Year 6 students went on a School Camp at Broken Bay Sports and Recreation Centre to celebrate their achievement in the final year of primary schooling. Our students have thoroughly enjoyed their sleeps in the comfortable lodges, tasted delicious Halal meals at the dining hall, and challenged themselves in different activities including kayaking, raft building, bushwalking, rope course, archery, night games and team building challenges. Throughout the activities, students have developed skills in communication, problem solving, cooperation, negotiation, respect and care. They have nurtured an appreciation of the natural environment and sustainability. In addition, they have learned the importance of physical activity for wellbeing and collaborated, negotiated and reflected on difficult challenges to build courage and strength. While the Year 6 camp goers were having fun, those who were at school also had some fun of their own. A day of Laser Tag day was organised for them at Elizabeth Jonnson Reserve, just a short walk from the school. The mobile Laser Tag company, Laser Warriors drove out and set up an obstacle and brought the laser blasters for the students to play with. The Year 6s were able to play games like capture the flag, infection, protect the president all with the laser equipment. The students had fun running around, planning their strategies and winning the different games. As the year is approaching to the end, I wish all of our year 6 families restful holiday and a successful 2019. Marcus Lu Stage 3 Coordinator

Year 6 News


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Islamic Studies Department

As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rehmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu. All praises due to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala and blessings and salutations upon beloved messenger Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam. This term year 1 students have learned how to join Arabic letters and make words in Iqra book 2, they have also learned about Alif Madd as well as 2 madd within the same word and they have also learned about the pronunciation of the similar letters for Example َثَ ش .they sit with buddy pairs and practice from Iqrabook2 اَ عَ اَ حَ هَ قَ خَ غَ ذَ ظَ ضَ This Term in Quran memorising they have memorised Surat Al-Humazah and Surat Al-Fil they are memorising the given surah while articulating its letters correctly and applying its relevant tajwid rules. They enjoy sitting in groups and practicing the prior surah they have memorised. Finally, the whole learning process could not be completed without the role of the parents. This really helped us in our efforts to teach and achive the desired results. May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala grant all of us the ability to recite Quran with correct pronunciation while following Tajweed rules. Ameen Ya Rabbal Aalameen.

Mr Mohsin Ali Islamic Studies Teacher

Primary Islamic Studies


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Primary Library News

Best Borrowing classes The following classes had the highest number of borrowers each week who returned their books, borrowed new books and propelled their learning so far this year.

Kinder KE Year 3 3A Year 1 1E Year 4 4D Year 2 2B Year 5 5A

Each class received a certificate to hang in the classroom and 10 raffle tickets to be handed out for our library treasure chest. The best borrowing classes for term 4 will be announced when we cease our borrowing for the year in week 6.

Buddy Reading

Our younger students are continuing to enjoy their buddy reading time during their library lesson. The older students are doing a great job with enthusiastic

reading to ensure their audience is engaged.

Book hospital This year, we have a book hospital in the library for our broken books to wait to get repaired. A lot of our books have been well loved and frequently borrowed and so they need a bit of extra care to make sure we can still

have them in our collection.

Computer Coding Years 2-5 are continuing to work on their ‘Hour of Code’ using code.org in the library.

Many students have completed the set activity and moving on

to another coding activity.

Library Treasure Box winners During week 4, some hardworking students had their names pulled out of the library treasure chest. They are pictured with their brand new book that is theirs to keep!


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S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L N E W S

As the weather becomes warmer, students are encouraged to wear school appropriate hats whilst outdoors at all times, particularly during PE and Sports lessons. Students are also reminded to apply sunscreen and bring a re-usable water bottle with them to keep well hydrated. Also, with the current wild fires burning in the bushland around the state, students who may suffer from medical conditions that will be exacerbated by poor air quality such as asthma, must bring any required medicine with them to the College and make their teacher aware, if they have not already. Student medical records should always be updated with the office. The College will also take precautionary measures to reduce the risks of exposure to extreme to weather conditions and poor air quality, when necessary. A reminder to parents and students leading into the end of 2019 and planning for 2020, College PE/Sports Uniforms must be worn with appropriate sports shoes. This needs to be planned for if purchasing new uniforms in the new school year. Shoes that have little support at the ankle and heel, with poor grip on the sole such as canvas casual wear, are not permitted. Purchasing expensive brand shoes is not a requirement but ensuring the students can comfortably participate in a range of activities on a variety of surfaces is important. Safety and comfort of student’s is always a priority and support in this area is greatly appreciated. A further congratulation goes to the Green Kookaburras who were victorious in this year’s Athletics Carnival following many years of missing out on the top position. The challenge now is for them to go back to back in 2020 as the teams below strive to take the trophy from the now laughing, Green Kookaburras. This year’s Secondary School Camp will run at the end of November, In’shaa’Allah. Students who have signed up to attend are eager to travel to the beautiful South Coast of NSW for a few days of fun and adventure. The College looks forward to continually growing this event and having more and more students participate in what is a wonderful schooling opportunity.

Omar Etri Head of Department- PDHPE & CAPA

PDHPE & Sports


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Term 4 has been an extremely productive period of time for all our year 7 and 8 Visual Arts students. We have completed our unit on ceramic animal cups and the students are now learning about digital graphics and analysing artworks using the four Visual Arts frames. Term 3 student Artwork samples by Noora MOUKAHAL, Sameeha FAROOQI, Fawzi FAYTROUNI, Fauzaan SHAH, Farhana MAMODRAFI, Raihaana HERMAWAN, Husna MUBASHIR, Arham GHOUR.

Visual Arts Department


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Microsoft Paint has been used to introduce the students to becoming familiar with the Wacom graphics tablet and pen to experiment with digital drawing and painting of a simple landscape with a foreground, middle ground and background. Adobe Photoshop is currently being used by the students to learn about the Pop Art movement and become familiar with Photoshop’s powerful toolbar, menu bar and options bar such as using the pencil tools, marquee tools, lasso tools, eyedropper tools, paint bucket and creating multiple layers.

Visual Arts Update by Ms S. Auduong

HSIE Department

Term 4 student Artwork samples by Aaliah YUNUS, Abdurrefey SIDDIQUI, Ayesha TAYYAB, Fatima ALVI, Shafqat SHEIKH, Sahar HAIDERI, Rihanna HERMAWAN, Aydin SHAH.

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