Newsletter 21-05-2024

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Assalaamu Alaikum WRWB

Principal’s Message

It has just been announced that out of the 18 teams that participated in the Mathex competition, AMS Year 9 girls came in first place. There are more details below. Similarly our senior soccer team’s 13-1 win over Tangaroa College are some of the moments and signs for which our school community should be proud. This, obviously, promotes AMS in the wider Auckland community. We request the parents and caregivers to ensure their children are at school on time and all the the time. This will continue to uplift the achievement of their children.

Al-Madinah School – Examination Centre Manager

Al-Madinah School is seeking an Examination Centre Manager (ECM) to run the NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations in 2024.

The smooth and successful running of an exam centre is important for all students participating in these examinations. The ECM must have a high level of digital literacy and experience with applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, with the capability to develop competence with new applications quickly.

The ECM must also have a high level of organisational skills with great attention to detail, strength in following processes precisely, and confidence leading people of all ages. The position requires you to complete an online training programme and attend a one-day training session with NZQA in August.  The position requires you to complete several administrative tasks in order to plan and prepare for the exams. You must be available to work for the entire exam period (Tuesday 05 November to Friday 29 November 2024).

For any queries or further information, please email: nazmeenz@al-madinah.school.nz

Please send your CV and cover letter to nazmeenz@al-madinah.school.nz.  Applications close on Friday 31 May 2024 at 5pm.

Darul Uloom

While Darul Uloom hifz section is already continuing, now the actual religious course has also started.  The timing and other related issues is being looked at.

Mathex Competition

Congratulations to the following Year 9G students for their Team in coming 1st in the South Auckland Mathematics Challenge (Mathex) Event 2 – 2024:

Zainab Muhammad, Nusaiba Shahim

Zainab Ali, Ruqayyah Zaheer.

There were 18 teams from different schools who participated in the challenge.

Late to School Register

Student attendance, along with effective teaching, has the greatest influence on student engagement and achievement. All students must be present at school ON TIME so they can participate and engage in learning.

Currently, we are experiencing far too many late-comers and as such teachers from Monday will be taking note of students who are coming late. Students who are regular late comers will have home phone calls, and possible follow ups with truancy officers or RTLB referrals as necessary.  Students coming to school on time is the responsibility of the parent.

Secondary Boys Football

Return time for students playing football after school:

House Park: 5.15pm.

Away Game: 5.45 – 6.00pm

Parents/caregivers are responsible for picking up their child/children from school.

Please inform the school if you are unable to pick-up so that the child does not get selected for soccer.

Winter League Fixtures

Wednesday 22nd May (Match Day)

Senior B
4.00pm:  Al-Madinah vs Sancta Maria – House Park (Home Game)

Junior Green:

4.00pm:  Sancta Maria U15 vs Al-Madinah – Sancta Maria (Away Game)

Soccer Trainings on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2.30pm – 3.45pm

New Zealand Annual Tableegh Ijtima

The Annual Ijtima will be held at Al-Madinah School.  This will start from Asr, Friday 31 May to Fajr of Monday 3rd   June 2024.  All brothers are invited to attend.  Please encourage other brothers to attend as well.

Absences

For any absences, parents need to email: absences@al-madinah.school.nz before 9.00am and attach the medical certificate if any.

Attendances Dues

Parents/caregivers are requested to pay the full attendance dues by or before end of this term.  The annual attendance dues for each child per year is $251.85.

Account details for attendance dues is:  Islamic Education & Dawah Trust

Account No.:  01-0249-0050273-05

Ref: Eldest child’s Name and Year

Preferred method of payment:  EFTPOS or online.

Winter Season

Winter seasons has started. Parents/ caregivers are requested to send their child/children in proper winter school uniform. Winter jumpers/jackets are available in school.

Key Dates

Mon 3 June: Kings Birthday (School closed)
Tues 4 June: Teacher only Day

Sun 16 June or Mon 17 June: Eid-ul-Adha

Fri 28 June: Matariki Holiday

Secondary school girls camp on Mon 01 July to Wed 03 July

NCEA co-requisite assessments (CAA) for year 10 students:

– Reading Exam- Mon 9 September

– Writing Exam-Tues 10 September

– Numeracy Exam-Wed 11 September

– NCEA Year 11-13 EOY practice exams: Mon 16 September to 27 September

Literacy Week 2024

Literacy Week was held very successfully last week at our school with the theme: Believe in Your “Shelf” – Building Resiliency Through Reading!

Students participated in a range of activities that included Spelling Bee, Poetry competition, Impromptu Speech competition, Character Parade, Skits, Bookmark competition and quiz. Students learnt writing tips from the authors -in- school. The week gave students the opportunity to learn, read, write, and participate in enriching and engaging activities.

Wassalaam

Asin Ali

Principal