College News

The Year 6 boys and girls, including the Hifz students, had a deliciously fun and educational day out at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery! As they walked into the colourful chocolate wonderland, they were greeted by the rich aroma of chocolate and friendly staff.

Students took part in a guided tasting session, sampling a variety of chocolates and learning how quality ingredients make all the difference. One of the highlights was decorating their own giant chocolate lolly, which gave them the chance to get creative (and messy in the best way!).

Beyond the chocolate, students also explored the business side of things – learning about the company’s marketing strategies, how products are designed and sold, and how the business is structured to deliver such a high-quality experience. It was the perfect real-world extension of their Humanities lessons on economics and enterprise. After the informative talk, the day ended on a sweet note with handmade ice cream enjoyed in the sunshine. A memorable mix of learning and fun for our curious future entrepreneurs!

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Congratulations to our AFL boys team for claiming a well-deserved and memorable victory in their final round of footy for the Primary School SSV season!

Your determination, teamwork, and commitment throughout the season have truly paid off. 

What a fantastic way to wrap up the year—well done, boys! 👏🏉💪

Final Score:

• Al Siraat College – 98 Points
• Harvest Home Primary – 24 Points

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We are thrilled to announce that due to popular demand the Ladies Only Swimming program is continuing in term 3.

Sessions run on Mondays from 1pm to 2pm at Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre (TRAC) proudly funded and supported by City of Whittlesea.  

For sisters new to swimming there’s a dedicated female swimming instructor and lifeguard, and sessions are held in a separate private swimming area, suitable for Muslim women, complete with changing facilities.

Swimming Program – Term 3

Dates: Mondays, 21 July – 15 September 2025 (9 weeks)

Times: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Location: TRAC, 52-54 Main St, Thomastown

Female Instructor and Lifeguard

Please note, due to clash with previous bookings, the sessions on 18th & 25th August will run from 1.30 – 2.30 pm instead.

Join the WhatsApp group below for regular updates about this program; 
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cbbt602AzbE2qvm9mCp7uB

Extend OSHC is staffed by a fully trained and experienced Child Carer who creates a fun, engaging, and supportive environment for the children. Families can enjoy peace of mind knowing their children are safe, well cared for, and enjoying themselves in a familiar setting – right here on school grounds.

Book now for Term 3!

After school care is available:

• 3:35pm – 6:30pm Mondays – Thursdays
• 2:00pm – 6:30pm Fridays
• During school terms

It is free to enrol your children. You only pay for bookings when using the service.

How to enrol and book after school care:

• Register for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) before you enrol (do this through your myGov account)
• Enrol your children via the Extend website: click here
• Nothing needs to be paid upfront.
• Once children are enrolled, you can book either permanently on the same days each week, or casually only when needed.
• The earlier ahead of time that you book, the cheaper the price (refer to attachments below for fees)
• Invoices are sent out every 2 weeks, after using the service. No fees need to be paid in advance.

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) will help reduce the amount you will need to pay for after school care. You can check how much subsidy you are entitled to by clicking here.

To work out how much CCS you are eligible for, Services Australia will look at:

• Your family’s income
• The number of hours you and your spouse work
• The number of children in your care
• The age of your children

Many of our families and children are already enjoying the after school care program – we’d love for your child to be part of it too.