ICOM Newsletter - October 2018Please make du’a for our ˚rst ICOM Year 12 Graduates and insha’Al- ... the students who received the 2019 Umrah Trip Scholarships and a new overseas

ISLAMIC COLLEGE OF MELBOURNE TERM 4 ISSUE 1 31.10.2018

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullah WabarakatuhDear Parents and students,

With Term 4 now upon us, the end of 2018 is quickly approaching. It is just as productive as the previous three terms. In term 4, as the year comes to a close, sta� will continue to ensure that the students are ready for the next year level, insha’Allah.

As always, attendance is an extreme-ly important topic to the college and we strongly recommend and expect parents to have their students attend all days of school. With parents wishing to take students on holiday at the end of the year, we encourage parents to book these holidays after the year ends, so that students do not miss on any learning especially if the students will miss out on the Secondary Transition Week and Orientation Day. Two important events that prepare students for 2019 by keeping them informed of any changes for the new year. The college is and will keep taking action against repetitive unjusti�ed absenc-es and ask parents to contact the college for reasons behind absences.

The college uploads all relevant policies for parents on the Parent Portal. The Portal provides important information regarding the college, includ-ing key dates, school fees and updated policies and procedures. Please ensure you are logging into the portal to be aware of any changes or updates to the college’s procedures.On the topic of end of year events, I would like to congratulate the Year 12 students on completing their formal schooling this term. This week, students will commence their Year 12 exams and proceed to being responsible individuals who will insha’Allah achieve great things in the future. Please make du’a for our �rst ICOM Year 12 Graduates and insha’Al-lah they achieve outstanding results.

With the warm weather upon us and being Term 4, we can see the students in their summer uniform again. I would like to thank all parents for assisting their children to abide by the school rules, which also includes wearing the correct school uniform every day. On a similar note, the college would like to remind parents that the college school bag will be compulsory for all students from the beginning of 2019. The uniform shop has informed us that they currently have stock of the bags and I urge all parents to start purchasing uniform items required early for next year. This will ensure you are ready for the new year.

On Tuesday, 11 September & Wednesday, 12 September, the college organised information session for parents whose children have been accepted to the college in 2019. The session included an introduction from the College Principal and further information including preparing your child for the �rst day of school, daily school practices, policies, procedures and the curriculum. This was an important session for the parents where they not only learnt about what will happen at the college next year, but also had the opportunity to ask any questions they had about the college and any improvements that need to be achieved for the best interest of your children.

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ICOM INSIDERICOM

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF ISLAMIC COLLEGE OF MELBOURNE

This term is full of other events such as the end of year concerts. Year 2 & 3 will have their concert on Tuesday, 2 December and Foundation & Year 1 will have their concert on Wednesday, 5 December 2018 insha’Allah. Further details of both concerts will be sent closer to the date. On Monday, 3 December the college will be holding the Secondary Awards and Scholarship Night. This will be the second year we hold this special event that recognises students hard work and achievements through out the year. On this night, the college will also be announcing the students who received the 2019 Umrah Trip Scholarships and a new overseas trip, the 2019 International Leadership Trip. We are looking forward to another amazing term at ICOM and look forward to what 2019 will bring.

Dr Abdul M. Kamareddine, PrincipalIslamic College Of Melbourne


IMPORTANT DATES TERM 4

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

Parents must advise the college of any medical conditions their child may have, whether it is severe or just a mild condition.

As you are aware, the college cannot provide medication to students unless prescribed to them, this includes hayfever tablets & paracetamol. If your child requires medication, your child’s name and directions must be on the label before handing it to the nurse.

From the beginning of next year the college school bag will be compulsory for all students. They are currently available at the uniform shop. Please see page (13) and the parent portal for further details of the uniform policy.

Please ensure you inform the college or update your details on the Parent Portal if your contact details have changed.


THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF ISLAMIC COLLEGE OF MELBOURNE


Enrolments for 2019 have now closed. Unfortunately, due to the number of students currently enrolled at the Islamic College of Melbourne and the number of new enrolments already received, the college will no longer be accepting any further applications.

ENROLMENTS FOR 2019/2020 Parents who have submitted an expression of interest form will be contacted if a place is available for their child next year. Enrolments for 2020 closes on Thursday 23 May 2019.

STEM Week22 - 26 October

Mid TermAssessmentsWeek Year 7 - 10

29 Oct - 2 NovemberYear 4Swimming

29 Oct - 1 November

12 - 15 November

The uniform for Term 4 is back to the summer uniform. All students are expected to wear the summer uniform, this includes the school hat. During sunny days students should be sun smart, drink plenty of water and, use sunscreen. Parents are advised that there’s a NO HAT NO PLAY rule.

23 November

Foundation 2019 Orientation Day

Year 3Swimming

5- 9 NovemberMelbourne CupPublic holidaySchool closed

6 November

Year 2Swimming

Year 1Swimming

19 - 22 November

Current Foundation Students day off

Year 8 to Year 12 Transistion Week

23-28 NovemberSemester 2 Exams for Year 7-11

29 Nov-5 Dec

Year 12 Graduation Night

28 NovemberYear 6Graduation Night

6 DecemberPrimaryOrientation Day

3 DecemberFoundation - 1End of Year Concert

4 DecemberYear 2- 3 End of Year Concert

5 December

Parents please can you remind students who walk home to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings at all times. Please discourage students from being on their phones when walking home. In case of an emergency can you ensure that they memorise at least one parents phone number or point of contact .

Last Day for StudentsSecondary Awards Night

Term 3 Newsletter Page 2Term 4 Newsletter Page 3

Ms Maha ElsayeghVCE/VASS Coordinator

Year 12 Farewell Assembly

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The Pioneer Graduates of ICOM, embarked upon a roll coaster journey of what is Year 12. For many in the group it was a navigation to �nd their way, strengths and shine whereas others preferred to remain shy and quiet observers.

In the end it was truly a journey of self-discovery and growth for each and every individual. My message to you all is to be proud of what you have achieved. Explore your options, an ATAR is important but it does not de�ne you and what you are capable of– do what you enjoy, are good at and never let go of your Islamic Identity.



Year 12 Class Captain's Message

HAPPY GRADUATIONC L ASS O F 201 8


I cannot believe it’s �nally come to an end!I could say 2018 was an amazing year however, I would not be telling the truth as the word amazing cannot express or de�ne what we have been through as the �rst pioneer year 12 students of ICOM. We de�nitely had some ups and downs. We were over-whelmed with high expectations that were placed upon us, but we also enjoyed being part of the “minor” competitions we had amongst ourselves (because I was going to rank 1). However our most memorable moments came from the times we spent together in and out of school from excursions with the amazing teacher & Coordinator Ms.Maha, to being in the classroom where we could just look at each other and burst into laughter.I honestly could say, that the 2018 ICOM YEAR 12 batch are more than just friends, but family. Throughout this journey they have surely been there for me and for each other. In my opinion, it is the one thing that really separates us from any other Year 12 cohort. We were together through thick and thin, no matter what storms arose or how bad of a day you were having. Someone was always there to make you smile and laugh, and although we made it to the end, I can tell you for sure that this is only the beginning, and the world better WATCH OUT, because were coming in strong, and we’re not holding back!To the �rst Year 12 class of 2018, broth-ers, sisters, and teachers, thank you all for making 2018 an amazing year!




Congratulations to Year 12





Nude Food WeekThe Islamic College of Melbourne’s sta� and students are committed to reducing our impact on the Earth and reducing litter at school. The students were very excited to participate in Nude Food Week and help the environment.

Our thanks are due to families for their great support for preparing Nude Food in Term 3. It was great to see the variety of Nude Foods and students bringing their snack and lunches in plastic containers. Our school grounds have been much cleaner this term thanks to your e�orts.Please continue packing school lunch boxes that are wrapper free.

Ms Eptisam HassanWelfare and Wellbeing Co-Ordinator




ICOM Library News

Read . Learn . ConnectThe primary library lessons (Foundation to Year 6) have continued for Term 4. Some classes have expe-rienced reading in the beautiful sun outside the ICOM Library. We are all so proud of the fantastic reading improvements that have occurred. We would like to thank our wonderful parents for their hard work at home to keep up with the students’ reading every day. A friendly reminder to please make sure students are bringing their library bags to borrow books. If they have lost it, an environmental bag is okay to protect the books. From Years 5 and up they must also bring their library cards to borrow.

The talented secondary boys were testing their "catapult" before submission for the competition ahead of STEM week Ma’shallah.

Mrs Haifa Atatreh (Primary) & Mrs Zetty Latip (Secondary) ICOM Library Team

In Term 4, the library timetable has changed to the Years 5 to 11 coming in during recess (boys) and lunchtimes (girls). The Year 12 students can come at recess and lunchtimes in their specific study rooms.

Primary library inquiries: Mrs. Haifa AtatrehSecondary library inquiries: Mrs. Zetty Latip

ICOM Library Fun Activity�What is hardware� Define it in your own words. List some examples.What is software� Define it in your own words. List some examples.

The first person that answers the challenge question to Mrs. Haifa will receive a prize Inshallah.Jazak�allah Kheiraan.



ICOM FOOTY WEEK


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With Term 3 drawn to an end what better way to embrace Footy Fever than with our annual Footy Day at ICOM?Our student's true colours were on display for all to see on the last day of Term 3 with Footy Jumper Day.

Primary students took part in a handball competition at lunchtime while our Secondary students showed o� their skills with a goal kicking contest with Mr Karas and Mr Salih!

Students were also able to embrace iconic Aussie Footy culture by having a Pie or Sausage Roll for lunch and getting their faces painted.

Ms Sahin ran a spectacular integrated maths activity for our Year 3’s where students took part in a water run and kickball session and had to measure volume and distance. What a fantastic way to combine PE into a Numeracy Session! Thank you to Ms Sahin and the Year 3 Team.

Ms Gilda Incigneri Health & Phys Ed Co-ordinator




Primary Activities

Year 2 IncursionsDuring Term 4, the students in Year 2 have been learning about simple machines and the forces used to move them. Students have been particularly looking at the push and pull forces. On the 16 and 17 October, 2018 the Year 2 students participated in an incursion where they were able to use a variety of tools to build their own mini billy cart. It was an enjoyable day and the students did a fantastic job! Ms Maria Kyriopoulos Year 2 Team Leader

YEAR 5 SWIMMING EXCURSIONS

This term, our Year 5 students thoroughly enjoyed this year's swimming program during week 2. The boys and girls, in their small groups took up every opportunity and challenge, enjoying the ability to learn new skills and continue to practice what they already knew. All of the students who participated showed wonderful improvements. We look forward to next year !

Ms Nathalie McConnellYear 5C Teacher

Year 2 Zoo ExcursionsYear 2s went on an excursion to the Werribee Open Range Zoo during Week one of Term 4. It was a great oppor-tunity as students got to experience the natural habitat of animals up close. The students were able to come in a close encounter with animals like Wallabies, Rhinos, Hippos, Bandicoots, Gira�es and Lions. The highlight of the excursion was the safari bus, as students were able to experience the animals outside their enclosures. It allowed students to observe natural movements and habits of wild animals. Overall, environmental literacy and animal encounters helped educate students to develop an emotional connection and care about endan-gered animals. It was a day �lled with knowledge and entertainment. Ms Maria Kyriopoulos Year 2 Team Leader


ISLAMIC COLLEGE OF MELBOURNE TERM 4 ISSUE 1 31.10.2018Helpful

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This notice is from the Australian Government Department of Educa-tion and Training (the department), to advise you that the department has requested that your child’s school provide a statement of addresses, in accordance with the Australian Education Regulation 2013 (Cth) (the Regulation). A statement of addresses contains the following information about each student at the school:

• Student residential address (not student names)

• Student boarding school status (i.e. whether the student is board-ing or a day student)

• Names and residential addresses of the student’s parent(s) and/or guardian(s)

Schools generate a record number for each student for the purposes of this collection, which is also provided to the department.

Purpose of the collection

This collection is routinely used to inform Commonwealth school education policy, and to help ensure that Commonwealth funding arrangements for non-gov-ernment schools are based on need, and are fair and transparent. The National School Resourcing Board recently completed a review of the socio-economic status (SES) score methodology used in the calculation of the Commonwealth’s needs-based funding arrange-ments for non-government schools.

The information collected in the statement of addresses will be used to progress the Board’s recommenda-tions, which have been accepted by the Government.

Further information on this review and the Government’s response can be found here: https://www.educa-tion.gov.au/review-socio-econom-ic-status-ses-score-methodology.

Use and disclosure of personal information

Your personal information is protect-ed by law, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Any use and disclosure of your personal information relating to the statement of addresses will occur in accordance with the Regulation. Your personal information may be used by the department, or disclosed to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (the ABS), for the purposes of SES score policy development, reviewing SES score methodology, calculating SES scores, Commonwealth school education policy development (including school funding), or where it is otherwise required or authorised by law.

For example, your personal informa-tion may be provided to the ABS for statistical and research purposes, which includes data integration projects such as the Multi-Agency Data Integration Project (MADIP). Further information on the MADIP can be found here: http://www.abs.gov.au/websit-edbs/D3310114.nsf/home/Statisti-cal/Data/Integration/MADIP.

2018 STUDENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS AND OTHER INFORMATION COLLECTION NOTICE

Contacts for further information Your school can provide additional information about the process for the statement of addresses collection. If you have any further questions regarding the collection, you can contact the department by:

Email: [email protected] (free call): SES helpdesk on 1800 677 027 (Option 4)

The department’s privacy policy is available on the department’s website at www.education.gov.au. The privacy policy contains information about:

How individuals can access and seek correction of the personal information held by the department;

How complaints about breaches of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) can be made; and

How the department will deal with these complaints.

If you wish to contact the department about privacy-related matters, please email the department at [email protected] or write to:

Privacy Contact O�cer Schools, Childcare and Corporate Legal Branch Department of Educa-tion and Training GPO Box 9880 Canberra ACT 2601



AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ADMIN

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I would like to start by thanking the parents, students and sta� who are now following the pedestrian safety rules around the school and crossing the road at the pedestrian crossings available. Research shows that young children do not have the skills and experience to be safe in tra�c on their own. Parents and carers need to take special care and supervise young children in tra�c.

Further to pedestrian safety, parents, guardians and carers are reminded that a speed of 40km/h applies on Butter�y Boulevard. On Wootten Road, time-based school zones operate between 8–9.30am and 2.30–4pm on weekdays during Victoria’s school terms (except for public holidays).

Reduced-speed areas that operate near schools are designed to keep students (your children) safe by lowering the speed limit around the school, especial-ly when children are travelling to and from school.There has been a number of parents, carers & visitors enter the parent carpark through the “Exit Only” gate near the Administration Building. The sta� have seen a number of near misses. Please ensure you enter the parent carpark via the entrance next to the assembly area only.

Lastly, parents, guardians and carers are to be consid-erate of others, meaning they should not double park, park on the crossing next to the Administration O�ce, no U-turns on Butter�y Boulevard and look out for students crossing the road.

ROAD SAFETY AROUND ICOM


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ISLAMIC COLLEGE OF MELBOURNE TERM 4 ISSUE 1 31.10.2018Helpful

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A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the college community. Below is an extraction of the college’s uniform policy. For further details and the full policy, please log into the parent portal and follow the tabs: MySchool > News > ICOM School Policies > click the paperclip icon > Uniform Policy.

1. It is compulsory for every student to have a minimum of 2 sets of college uniform, 1 jacket/blazer and 1 pair of sports uniform.

2. All items mentioned below are compulsory items, except where optional is written next to the item.

3. All uniform items are to be named, preferably on the tag.

4. In 2018 all students will be wearing the new uniform as mentioned below.

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5. Uniforms must be kept in a clean condition. The uniforms and the hijabs must be washed and shoes must be polished regularly.

6. A complete uniform must be worn at all times from the time the students enter the school grounds until they depart at the end of the day.

7. The length of the summer dress or winter tunic should be up to or below the knee and should not be above the knees.

8. The length of the college skirts should not be above the student’s ankles.

9. Students’ college pants, including sports pants are not to be rolled up or pulled up and should be up to and covering the ankles.

10. Students are not allowed to mix and match the sports and formal uniforms. Sports uniforms are to be worn only on sports days.

11. The primary sports uniform consists of:a. Long black �eece track pants or black micro�ber track pants with logo b. Short sleeved/long sleeved maroon mesh sports top

12. Students in Foundation to Year 4 and boys in Year 5 & 6 are permitted to wear either the short or long-sleeved sports top. Girls in Year 5 & 6 must wear the long-sleeved sports top only.

IMPORTANT UNIFORM POLICY REMINDER

13. Students in Foundation to Year 5 are permitted to wear plain black �eece track pants. Students in Year 6 and above must wear the black micro�ber track pants with logo.

14. The sports uniform also comes with a College Spray Jacket which can be worn during winter, no other jackets allowed.

15. Students in Foundation to Year 5 are permitted to wear their College Spray Jacket during colder months with their formal uniform; however, students in Year 6 and above are only permitted to wear the College blazer with their formal uniform and the spray jacket only with their sports uniform.The exception to this is for students in Year 12, where only the college approved Year 12 Jacket can replace the blazer.

16. For secondary students, the sports uniform consists of long black micro�ber track pants with logo, short sleeved mesh sports top for boys and long-sleeved mesh sports top for girls. The sports uniform also comes with a College Spray Jacket, no other jackets allowed.

17. Students must also have appropriate footwear (runners) when having sports. No casual sports shoes will be permitted, such as converse shoes or hi-tops.18. Sleeves must always be worn down when wearing long sleeved items of uniform. Female students in Year 5 onwards are not allowed to wear short sleeved shirts or sports tops.

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Foundation to Year 4 - Boys UniformDuring Summer (Term 1 & 4)

Foundation to Year 4 - Boys UniformDuring Winter (Term 2 & 3)

Foundation to Year 4 - Girls Uniform (During Summer – Term 1 & 4)

Foundation to Year 4 - Girls Uniform(During Winter – Term 2 & 3)

A white shirt (long or short sleeve) Charcoal Pleated TrouserCharcoal Pleated Knee Length ShortsCollege Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)Plain black socksBlack shoes or plain black runnersCollege maroon hatCollege bag with logo

A white shirt (long or short sleeve) Charcoal Pleated TrouserCollege Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)College Spray JacketPlain black socksBlack shoes or plain black runnersCollege bag with logo

Grey and maroon box pleated tunicWhite long-sleeved shirtCollege Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)College Spray JacketPlain white scarf and cap (optional)Black shoesGirls should wear dark grey leggings or dark grey tights with dark grey socks under their uniform College bag with logo

Short sleeved grey and maroon summer dress (if wearing the short-sleeved dress, no long-sleeved top is to be worn underneath) or long-sleeved grey and maroon summer dressCollege Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)Plain white scarf and cap (optional)Black shoesGirls should wear white leggings or white tights withwhite socks under their uniform College maroon hatCollege bag with logo

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Year 5 & 6 - Boys Uniform

Year 5 & 6 - Girls Uniform

Secondary School Uniform Year 7 - Year 12 - Boys Uniform

Secondary School Uniform Year 7 - Year 12 - Girls Uniform

A white shirt (long or short sleeve) Charcoal Pleated TrouserCollege Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)Plain black socksBlack shoes or plain black runnersCollege Spray Jacket (for students in Year 5 only, no other jackets allowed)College Blazer (for students in Year 6, no other jackets allowed)College maroon tieCollege maroon hat (during summer)College bag with logo

Long grey and maroon summer skirt for summerLong grey and maroon box pleated skirt for winterWhite long sleeved shirtCollege Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)Plain white scarf and capPlain knee length white socks Or full-length black tights/leggings with white socks Black shoes or plain black runnersCollege Spray Jacket (for students in Year 5 only, no other jackets allowed)College Blazer (for students in Year 6, no other jackets allowed)College bag with logo

Long grey and maroon summer skirt for summerLong grey and maroon box pleated skirt for winterWhite long sleeved shirtCollege Charcoal Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)VCE College Maroon Wool Blend Jumper with VCE embroidery for Year 11 & 12 students only (optional)Plain white scarf and capPlain knee length white socks or full-length black tights/leggings with white socks Black shoes or plain black runnersCollege Blazer (no other jackets allowed)College bag with logo

A white shirt (long or short sleeve) Charcoal Pleated TrouserCollege Charcoal Wool Blend Jumper with Stripes (optional)Plain black socksBlack shoes or plain black runnersCollege Blazer (no other jackets allowed)College maroon tieCollege cap (during summer)College bag with logo

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ICOM Newsletter - October 2018Please make du’a for our ˚rst ICOM Year 12 Graduates and insha’Al- ... the students who received the 2019 Umrah Trip Scholarships and a new overseas