Newsletter 09 November 2022
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Assalaamu Alaikum WRWB
NCEA EXAMINATION IN PROGRESS
Years 7 to 10 are doing end of year (EOY) exams and other assessments this week and next week (9/11/2022 – 18/11/22). It is important for students to sit these exams and assessments.
Students’ absence from NCEA EXAMS DUE to COVID-19
The derived grade web pages have been updated with a reference to COVID-related isolation and long COVID. Students required to isolate because they have COVID-19 and are unable to sit examination(s) should apply for a derived grade. Evidence could include, for example, a text of the PCR result, text from Ministry of Health acknowledging Covid report, or photo of the positive RAT result.
NCEA TEACHER ONLY DAY (TOD)
The school will be closed for all students from years 1-13 on Monday 14 November 2022 for NCEA TOD. Students can use this time to do revision for the exams.
Assessments
Term 4 is a busy time for all students and teachers as we will be doing assessments on a scheduled basis. Please ensure that your child comes to school every day.
SURF EDUCATION
Secondary girls from years 7 to 10 and years 5 & 6 students had a very successful surf education session at Orewa Beach.
Secondary boys from years 7 to 10 surf education trips will be on 21st of November.
Athletics New Zealand
Students interested in Athletics can join a club, for further information please navigate through the website: www.athletics.org.nz
Holiday Surf Programme
NZ Surf Academy is running a holiday surf programme over the Summer School Holidays at Orewa Beach. It is open to 6–16-year-olds.
Monday-Friday: Morning or Afternoon Sessions Orewa Beach. 19-23 Dec 2022, 9-13 Jan, 16-20 Jan and 23-27 Jan 2023.
Check their website for more information: www.nzsurfacademy.co.nz
LAWN TENNIS
Al-Madinah School will, insha’Allah, be offering an opportunity to our students to learn Lawn Tennis. This has been possible by the help of Mangere Tennis Club at House Park. Year 10 Boys had their first run yesterday. Special thanks to the President Mr. Kenney for facilitating our request.
ATHLETICS
MOSA Athletics Day is on 17th November at Massey Park in Papakura. Some students from years 4, 5 and 6 will participate.
VOLLEYBALL TOURNMENT
Intermediate girls’ and boys’ volleyball tournament will take place in the Southwest Zone at Allan Brewster Recreation Centre in Papatoetoe on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November. All the best to the teams.
GALA DAY
AMS Gala Day is on Saturday 3rd December from 9.00am to 3.00pm at the school grounds. Please contact the school office if you need to book a space for the stall. This year vendors can have food stall as well.
Stall price: non-food $80.00 and food stall $150. Vendors are to bring their own tables, chairs, and tents for the day.
CHANGE OF DETAILS
Parents/caregivers are requested to inform the office as soon as your contact details
have changed. (e.g. address, phone contact, email address. etc)
Health and Safety
Parents are requested not to enter classrooms when dropping their child/children in the morning. All parents must report to the office and sign in and sign out when leaving.
IMPORTANT DATES
- 14/11/22 – NCEA Teacher Only Day (TOD)
- 06/12/22 – Award Assembly Years 1-3.
- 07/12/22 – Award Assembly Years 4-6.
- 08/12/22 – Award Assembly Years 7-13.
- 08/12/22 – Farewell evening for Year 13 students.
- 09/12/22 – Primary Sports Day.
- 13/12/22 – School finishes for 2022.
SCHOOL POLICIES
School policy and procedures are available on the school website: www.al-madinah.school.nz under the school board.
FAVONA ISLAMIC CENTRE (FIC) FUNDRAISING
Jazaakallahu Khairan for helping IED TRUST purchase Favona Islamic Centre (FIC) at 1 Harania Ave Favona. Urgently needed property at 3 Harania Rd is now available for purchase. It has been signed and must be paid by the end of this month.
Parents and caregivers are requested to help. Funds can be deposited into 01-0249-0050273-09. Please provide your name and mobile phone number so that receipt can be issued.
Wassalaam.
Asin Ali
Principal
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