News Islamic Tradition
15 August 2017
We are fast approaching one of the most sacred times in the Islamic calendar, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj).
In celebration of this very special time, we are once again running the Hajj Simulation for our Junior School students. The details are explained further below.Please take note that the Simulation will be conducted over 2 separate days. Your child will participate according to their Year Level.
Thursday, 31 August: Years Foundation to 2
Times: 8.30am – 1.20pm
Students: Years Foundation to 6 (with Year 9 students assisting)
Purpose: Develop an awareness and excitement for the annual Hajj and learn about some of the relevant details.
Boys: Where possible, bring white ihram cloths (white towels/sheets with safety pins are fine). This will be worn directly over their uniform.
Girls: Will need to be in their full school uniform (not sport uniform)
Parents are welcome to attend but please keep any younger children close to you to allow the program to continue as planned.
Please also note that the starting time will vary between 8.40 and 10am depending on the Year level.
We look forward to having your child participate in this year’s Hajj Simulation. In Sha Allah it will assist our children to understand this wonderful event much better.
BEd (Macquarie), BEng (Civil) (UNSW)
Rahat started her career as a Civil Engineer. Realising the importance of education in the lives of children, she completed a degree in Teaching and embarked on a teaching career. She is dedicated to ensuring that each child can realise their potential and develop both spiritually and academically.
As co-founder and founding Principal of Â鶹´«Ã½ College from 2009-2017, Rahat has been passionately involved in the set up of this College right from the grassroots. With a passion for Islamic education, she teamed up with her husband to establish the first Islamic school in the City of Whittlesea.
Prior to her involvement in Â鶹´«Ã½ College, Rahat has had a number of years of experience in other local Islamic schools, public schools, after hours madrassas, and has also been involved in Home Schooling whilst searching for the best way of educating her own children. Being in positions of teaching, leadership, and community service for the last 15 years has helped shape her motivation for contributing to the education of the Muslim community.
Rahat was appointed as Director of Student Learning and is determined to lead the way in helping the Â鶹´«Ã½ Community flourish as positive Muslims and citizens of Australia.
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