The question is...if you weren’t there, then where were you?!

Cultural Evening was mashallah brilliant! With your help we managed to raise £400 for the new build. Thank you to all our parents who attended.

Amidst nervous children, panicked teachers, proud parents and ahem...screaming babies we managed to get through two memorable plays and a few soulful nasheeds. The Shaykh of Oz went down a storm, - dancing skeletons, a wicked witch, a plot twist and with Dr Who thrown in – where can you go wrong? - a big well done to all the star performances from Taymia, Shama, Muhammad Sofian, and Muhammad & Ahmad Adam as well as all those who took part.

The Just King, a play performed in Arabic was a timely reminder not only because of the depth of its message – a Christian King who gives refuge to Muslims – but also in understanding the way in which the Prophet, peace and blessings upon him, would bring out the best in people. Thank you to all the performances of the children and the hard work of the Arabic staff.

The linking project which Year 6B began came to an end recently. The experience has been truly life changing. As both Jewish and Muslim children played a game of rounders in Queens Park; joggers, passers by and strolling mothers, had to look twice at the image of the spectacle. The project ended with a presentation at Christchurch primary school – thank you Ms. Methuen for the use of the school– where the children and organisers shared their thoughts and feelings about the whole experience. Again; a big thank you to Rabbi Kerbel, Judith, Valerie and Catherine as well as all those wonderful children from North West London Jewish School.

Thank you to all the parents who turned up to support their lil'uns for Sports Day, football, 100m, hoop and multi tasks were just some of the activities the children took part in. Well done to Zinedine's dad who won the father's race, Teacher Catherine who won the teacher's race, and Serge who won the men's teacher's race (much to the protest of Teacher Muzammil whose shoe flew off half way down the track).

Cultural Evening is this Friday, with a start time of 6.00pm. Nasheeds, the Shaykh of Oz and a play in Arabic by our exiting year 6 are all in the line up. Tickets will be available on the evening, and all funds will be going to the new build.

Goodbye

Alas all good things...The school had to say a very emotional goodbye to our wonderful Teacher Samia, who has been with the school for thirteen years. Teacher Samia has been a source of guidance for children and a blessing for the teachers. Throughout the ups and downs that is part and package of teaching her unchanging smile is something that we'll all remember. Allah be with you Teacher Samia, we pray for you and your family.

Date: Wednesday 7th July
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00pm (approx)
Venue: Queens Park
All parents welcome
Please remember to send the children with their PE uniform, trainers, drinks, sunhats, sun cream etc.

Mashallah, Islamia Funday was a phenomenal success. Thanks to the amazing team that we had from our parents group – the tireless Zubia, amazing Analisa, the good Dr Mirza, and our chair Munir, (who does a mean barbeque) – the event had more than 5000 people attending and raised more than £10,000, alhumdulillah! Money which will go towards the £1.2 million we need to raise for the new school building.

On the topic of fund raising children in Year 6 have been busy trying to raise as much money for the school, cake sales, competitions, and even a fashion show. We’ll let you know how they do towards the end of the year.

Children, parents, and teachers all had consultation session with those clever architects discussing how they would like certain areas to be used. Ideas for a new playground, reflection areas, outside work areas and courtyards were all being discussed.

Legoland, Chessington and Paradise Park were some of the places that our children went to recently to celebrate the end of the year.

In continuing our project, Year 6B have visited the North West London Jewish School to watch their fantastic end of year musical. It was a great success. They also took part in the Brent rounders competition, playing against nine other school. The result wasn’t what they hoped, but... there’s always next year.

In the meantime please keep our kids cool in the summer, and remember us in your prayers.

Join us for a cooking workshop, preparing FUN, healthy recipes with your children! Dates have been confirmed for June - August. Click on the poster for more details. The workshops will be taking place at different locations. Please see the leaflet.

We know that you have been eating a healthier margarine! And, only because you've been putting your tokens on the Flora website, have we managed to earn a great certificate and some cookery equipment!!! Alhamdulilllah.

Now all you have to do is look out for the up and coming cookery clubs. Keep those aprons and hats on the ready!!!

On Tuesday and Wednesday we are holding a Book Fair, where you book worms out there can buy some new reading material. The book fair will be taking place during the school day for children only but parents can come on Wednesday after school. All the details are in this letter. Also remember that books will be a good way to keep the boredom away during the Half term (31st May - 4th June). We come back on Monday 7th June, Insha'Allah.

There's a cookery workshop taking place on Saturday 29th May at Furness Primary School (Harlesden). If you're interested in going click on the leaflet.
If you haven't noticed, each year group is holding a cake sale every Friday. We want to see which year can raise the most money! Only bring in cakes if your teacher has told you to. Otherwise ask your parents for some money to spend. The money raised will go towards the new build.

Some pages have started to be updated around the site: Read what the children learn in history and geography (insha'Allah, pictures will be added soon); Food for Thought have provided us with a new menu and the canteen achieved 3 Scores on the Doors.

Regarding Celebrating the Prophet (saw) Week, you can see that winners of the Sirah Competition. The page has been moved to the gallery. Insha'Allah, more pictures will be added soon. But due to the volume of photographs this will take a little time.
We currently have 4 Job Vacancies, if you know anyone who is interested.
Finally, our Annual Family Funday will be taking place on Sunday 20th June - Keep it Free!

Home Access is a government drive that helps low-income families who currently lack access to a computer and/or internet to get online at home. Go to www.homeaccess.org.uk for more info.

Friday 26th March is National Cake Sale Day. Schools and other organisations across the country will be running cake sales to raise money for Haiti. If you could please donate cakes, biscuits and snacks generously by Friday morning. The cake sale will be held after school. Jazak'Allah khair.

Islamia Primary School invites you to an evening celebrating the Prophet of Mercy, may Allah bless him and grant him peace

Islamia are holding an evening celebrating the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, this Friday 19th March between 6:30-9:00 pm. There will be performances by the two nasheed groups Shaam and Al-Noor. As well as the Islamia School Choir and a children’s performance. Tickets are £1 per adult and 50p per child. Please note no children under 4 yrs will be permitted to attend the performance.

On the Thursday 18th March, Insha'Allah, there will be an exhibition in the primary school gym which will be open to parents. We will also be inviting other schools and members of the community to come and learn about our beloved Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him).

“And We have not sent you, except as a mercy for all creatures. ”
Al-Anbiya 21:107

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Indeed, I am only a gift of mercy.”

Our Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was sent to a people who were lost and confused and were taken over by their desires and egos. The same could be said about the people of our time where we can see that some of the evils from that time are coming back again. Such as the abuse of children, the oppression of men, the worship of material goods etc.

The Sirah Competition

Reception: Design a shawl
Years 1 and 2: Design a Hilya
Years 3 and 4: Make a poster on the Prophet's family tree (A3 size only).
Years 5 and 6: Write a poem about the Prophet from the point of view of an object in the sirah.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday 17th March 2010

Click for more details

Islamia is participating in World Maths Day which is on Wednesday 3rd March. See the poster here.
Please visit the World Maths Day website at www.worldmathsday.com.
All of the children will be given a login and password by their class teacher. The World Maths Day challenge involves students from all over the world playing against each other in real-time battles of mental arithmetic using the newly updated Live Mathletics game engine. So, what are you witing for? Get online and start practising!!

Friday 26th February between 3:30 - 4:30 pm

No need to fear,
Design your own cupcake day is here!
You’re not wasting your money,
On something stupid or funny!
Get good deeds for helping Haiti,
PLEASE! THEY REALLY NEED YOU!

Please bring plain cupcakes and use your imagination to bring them to life. All the money raised will go to Haiti. Click here to see the poster!

New building Questionnaire

Over the course of this year and the next year the Islamia Primary School (possibly together with the Girl’s Secondary School) will be designing and building new and expanded school facilities on the existing site. Parent/Guardian input will be invaluable. Please fill in the questionnaire and return it to the school by 11th March 10.

This week is national e-safety week (8th - 12th February 2010); culminating in Safer Internet Day which is today! Insha'Allah, this week each class will be spending some designated time towards looking at how we can enjoy the internet, with its many benefits, but stay safe at the same time.

To find out more about safer internet day please visit www.saferinternetday.org

Kent County Council have produced a brilliant website all about ICT the internet and how it effects our children. We particularly recommend that you read both the leaflets which relate to e-safety.

Assalamu’Alaykum!

Well done to the year 3A. Teacher Shahida and the children put on a terrific assembly on their history topic; the Romans.

The children have raised with the non-uniform day around £300 for our Haiti appeal.

Our half term is approaching the Last Day will be on Thursday February 11th and insha’Allah we will return on the 22nd of February.

Hope you had a fantastic winter break and are ready for the spring term. The school ended rather abruptly last term due to the good old (or should we say new?) British weather. We did contact every parent to let them know that the school would be closed so if you have changed your details please make sure that you let the school know. In fact you can e-mail us at admin@islamia.brent.sch.uk.

One of the wonderful things that we did last term was Year 6B’s link visits with the North West London Jewish School. The idea behind the project was to break down stereotypes and to create greater understanding of other communities. It was organised by the Three Faiths Forum. The visits were a success with both classes learning about the Hajj and Chanukah and then taking part in joint Literacy and Numeracy lessons. We’d like to thank the amazing Valerie Davies from the forum, the head teacher Rabbi Kerbel and the Year 6 teacher Judith Caplan as well as all the children involved. The good will, passion and commitment you all showed is inspirational. Read the comments of the children from the first visit here and the second visit here.

Displays; don’t we love them? Check out our latest on the Hajj and Culture here.
Speaking of Hajj, a big WELL DONE to the winners of the Hajj art competition: Abdul Hameed Neiroukh (1B), Iman Mirza (3B) and Nusaybah Abdur Rahman (5A).

At Islamia School we always promote the best behaviour from our children and to do so we have a code of conduct in place. In our efforts to bring our children up collectively please try and promote the conduct with your child.

If school is closed due to extenuating circumstances we will let parents know by text, Insha'Allah.
If you did not receive a text regarding the recent snow closures then it probably means that we do not have your current mobile number. If your number has changed recently please could you inform the office so we can update the texting service.

This colourful school snowman was made by Mohamed A from Reception who braved the weather with his dad.

We'd like to wish joyous greetings for this blessed day. May Allah grant us all happiness and success in this life and in the Hereafter, Ameen.

UFO's invade Islamia read all about it.
On Friday, the school is having a book fair in the gym.
Also in order to raise money for BBC Children in Need the children will have a non-uniform day.
We've just got time to tell you about an exciting new art competition where you can win a family trip to the zoo. Click on the postcard to find out more.
School will reopen on Monday 30th November - we hope to see you then, Insha'Allah. In the meantime remember us in your du'aas, especially those blessed enough to go on Hajj.

Sports week was a blast. Quick thinking, team building, combined with physical training were the order of the day. Outdoor adventures, archery, multi skills workshops and yoga to name a few were all experienced by the children. Thank you to our wonderful sports co-ordinator Teacher Lamees, marvellous Mick Mcdonell, amazing Amanda Ling, magical Marc Andrews and quick fire Colin Oakley!

Year 4b are piloting a new web based resource virtual classroom. So far children have been able to learn about their topic in science, e-mail each other, and have classroom discussions; all online.

Please remember that Hajj week is coming up. The curriculum will be topic based, encourage your kids to have a go at the art competition (see below) and they may win the mystery prize (oooooh!)

Thank you to all the parents and children who made shoebox gifts to send to children in Africa. We had a lot of wonderfully decorated boxes to deliver. May Allah repay your kindness tenfold.

We have our Hajj break which will begin on the 23rd of November. For those of you who are off to Hajj, remember us in your duas, and may Allah grant you a safe journey and an accepted Hajj.

A Celebration of Hajj 2009


Click to enlarge

Deadline: 20th November 2009

We are now in full swing of the Autumn term and Islamia is buzzing with excitement. A special marhaba to all of our reception children who are now part of the Islamia family! We hope that this will be the start of a beautiful journey.

So what’s new with Islamia?
Reception has been refurbished with a new outdoor area. In our drive to improve ICT at Islamia the Year 6 children have been given 26 laptops to use in school. We also are in the process of renewing our courtyard. The masjid has been given new carpets and a brand new colour scheme.

Our latest newsletter was given out, please click here if you missed it.

Please remember that our half term will start on Monday the 23rd of November, to coincide with Hajj.

Finally thank you to all of our parents (and to those of our neighbours, Salusbury Primary) who donated their children’s shoes for the Africa shoe aid appeal.

Insha'Allah, the canteen will reopen on Monday 19th October.