We are pleased to share our new weekly canteen menu in the Friday newsletter to help families plan and order lunches in advance. Each week, you will find the menu for the upcoming week right here.
We will be selling Sushi 🍣 this coming Friday, 5 September! Orders are online only and will close by 9:00am on Wednesday, 3 September. Please ensure your child’s order is placed before the deadline.
Enrolments are now open for our Online College program in 2026! Designed for Hifz students, elite athletes, and those in regional or remote Victoria, our program supports diverse needs while nurturing academic excellence and wellbeing.
Join us to explore how our Online College can support your child’s learning journey, foster their passions, and provide personalised pathways to success.
Webinar Dates:
- Thursday, 11 September 2025 | 7:00pm – 7:30pm
- Thursday, 14 October 2025 | 7:00pm – 7:30pm.
We look forward to welcoming you online and showing how learning can be engaging, flexible, and inspiring!
Alhamdulillah, Al Siraat was blessed with a truly remarkable day as we celebrated the ILM Awards Ceremony 2025! The atmosphere was filled with joy, learning, and a strong sense of togetherness.
The event opened with a beautiful Quran recitation by Salmaan and translation by Yaasir Ibrahim, followed by inspiring speeches:
- Level 3 female: Dawah – Winner: Safia Mohammed
- Level 2 female: Names of Allah – Winner: Khadijah Siddique
- Level 2 male: Greatness of Allah – Winner: Muhammad Hamdan
Next was a lively Rapid-Fire Game for Level 1 students, hosted by Ustadhah Hafsa Hanif, with winners Mariam Atik and Aisha Ahmed. An Open Quiz kept the momentum high, showcasing knowledge and quick thinking. A creative play on Abu Sarf by the boys impressed everyone, and senior students concluded with a heartfelt Qaseedah on the greatness of Allah ﷻ.
Awards Highlights:
Level 1: 🥇Mariam Atik 🥈Saja Youssef 🥉Fatima Bilal
Level 2: 🥇Shahim 🥈Hafsah 🥉Hamdan
Level 3: 🥇Shafiqah 🥈Aminah 🥉Ghaisah
Subject Awards:
- Tafseer ul Jalalain – Abdullah Mohammad
- Mishkaat ul Masabeeh – Yousuf Mohammad
- Hidayah – Zaid Omer
- Improvement & Hard Work – Junaid Mohammad
- Saheeh ul Bukhari – Rihlah Hassan
- Saheeh Muslim – Zain Khan
- Abu Dawud – Shaima
- Jami’ ul Tirmidhi – Ayoub Godfrey
Special Awards:
- Punctuality – Zaneerah, Saja, Rafhed, Hamna
- Uniform – Hamdan, Yousuf, Safia
- Study Hour Commitment – Shahim, Hafsah Tanvir
- Best Akhlaq & Adab – Khadeeja Leghari, Eshaal
- Kind & Helpful – Mariam Atik, Fatima Bilal
- Class Award – Level 1 female students
In a touching gesture and as a surprise, Ustadhah Hafsa Hanif presented Appreciation Awards to the Principal, Vice Principal, Sheikh Waseem, and Ilm teachers for their dedicated service.
The day ended with the much-loved Skittles & M&Ms Jar Challenge, bringing smiles and laughter to students, parents, and teachers, with Level 5 Ilm students guessing the closest number.
Alhamdulillah, the ILM Awards Ceremony 2025 was more than just prize-giving — it was a celebration of learning, creativity, teamwork, and gratitude. As Ustadhah Hafsa shared, she cherished every moment of rehearsals, challenges, and fun during preparation, and looks forward to an exciting new adventure at the next ILM program in 2026, inShaAllah.
View photos here
This term marked an exciting milestone for our Year 6 students as they stepped into the science lab for the very first time – and what an exciting start it has been!
Under the guidance of their teachers, students learned how to use microscopes and explored the hidden details of living things, marvelling at:
- the delicate patterns of an insect’s wing,
- the muscles in a frog’s heart, and
- the intricate structures found in blood.
The excitement grew when they investigated microorganisms from the nearby creek water. Peering through the microscopes, they discovered an entire hidden world of life moving about in a single drop of water!
It has been a fantastic beginning to their science lab journey, sparking curiosity, wonder and plenty of budding scientists in our classrooms.
As part of Numeracy Week 2025, our Year 8 students represented the College at the Annual Maths Association Victoria (MAV) “Maths Games Day”, held at PEGS (Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School) in Keilor East.
The recent event brought together high-achieving students from across Victoria to engage in a series of fun and challenging mathematical activities. These tasks fostered collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, giving students the chance to enjoy mathematics in a dynamic setting beyond their usual classrooms.
Team Year 8 Boys
- Jood Manaseer
- Salah Ud Din Ghafari
- Bilal Mustafa
- Yahya Mohammad
Team Year 8 Girls
- Amaya Israr
- Lana Zeitoune
- Eshaal Rizwan
- Lana Ayyad.
Our students worked in teams to tackle problem-solving challenges, develop strategies, and build confidence in applying their mathematical skills. The day also provided valuable opportunities to connect with peers from other schools, reinforcing the importance of teamwork, resilience, and communication.
We commend our participants for their enthusiasm, dedication, and exemplary representation of the College. The event was an inspiring reminder of how enjoyable and rewarding mathematics can be when explored collaboratively, while also strengthening problem-solving skills that will serve our students well into the future.
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As part of last week’s Children’s Book Week celebrations, our Year 3 – 6 students proudly took part in this year’s “Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee” – a prestigious, online-only competition held under teacher supervision in test-style conditions.
The Spelling Bee challenges students in three key areas:
- Accuracy: How many of the 30 spelling words are correctly submitted.
- Time: The total time taken to spell and submit each word, recorded to the millisecond.
- Final Ranking: Students with the same accuracy score are ranked by speed, with 30/30 scorers listed from fastest to slowest, followed by those with 29/30, and so on.
Following the School Competition Round, the top 200 ranked entrants in each state and territory are invited to progress to the State/Territory Finals. From there, the top three students in each category will advance to the National Final.
We are thrilled to announce that Hajra Ahmed from 4A has qualified for the State/Territory Finals! This is an outstanding achievement, and we are so proud of her dedication, skill and determination.
Congratulations to Hajra and to all our participants! We wish Hajra the very best of success as she takes on the next exciting stage of this competition!
Last week, our Secondary School celebrated Book Week 2025 under the CBCA’s inspiring theme, “Book an Adventure.” The week highlighted the joy of reading, storytelling, and creative expression, encouraging students and staff to embark on journeys through books, discover new voices, and appreciate the power of stories.
The celebrations began on Monday, 18 August, with a special visit from Sheikh Belal Assaad, author of Home Sweet Home. Addressing our Year 9 – 12 students, he spoke about the importance of stories, wisdom, and knowledge in personal growth. Opening Day also featured the first Book Kahoot Quiz for Year 7 and the launch of the daily Book Quiz across homegroup classes.
Lunchtimes throughout the week were filled with Kahoot competitions, Reading and Writing contests, and Reading Circles. Colourful posters, banners, and decorations transformed our learning spaces into vibrant celebrations of literature.
A standout highlight was our Human Library Day on Wednesday, 20 August, where teachers became “living books,” sharing their personal stories and life lessons. We thank Ms Rahat, Mr Fazeel, Mr Vis, Mr Suffian, Mr Kullu, Ms Ayesha, Mr Nader, Mr Ammar, Mr Bayram, Mr Sheikh Luqmahn, Mr Has Gunawan, Mr Zulhilmi, and Mr Muhlis for making these sessions so impactful.
The week concluded on Friday, 22 August, with a Staff and Student Celebration Day. Teachers dressed as beloved book characters and joined in activities such as the 6-Word Story Challenge, Book Charades, Pass the Story, and the Teacher Kahoot Quiz. The day ended with reflections on the week’s success and contributions to the “Shelfie & Stories” wall, showcasing favourite books. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making Secondary Book Week such a memorable experience.
View photos here
Children’s Book Week 2025 has now drawn to a close after five days of wonderful activities and plenty of reading adventures. The week concluded with two much-loved events – our annual Islamic Book Fair and Pyjama Day for our lower Primary students.
Our Islamic Book Fair, held last Thursday and Friday, was once again set up in the school auditorium. This spacious venue allowed students to browse comfortably through a variety of books, bookmarks, dhikr counters, and other items on display.
Friday brought a heartwarming sight as our Foundation to Year 2 students arrived dressed in their cosy and super cute pyjamas, clutching their favourite storybooks and cuddly soft toys. They enjoyed some calm and quiet reading time as the perfect way to wind down after an exciting week filled with storytelling and literary discovery.
In our fast-paced lives, Children’s Book Week served as a timely reminder – for both children and adults – of the positive and transformative impact that books and stories continue to have on our lives. Alhamdulillah for the joy of reading and for another memorable Book Week at our College.
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The first Girls Halaqa program, hosted by Al Siraat College on Friday 22nd August, was a wonderful success with over 90 girls registering to participate.
The program was supported by Ms Safiye, Ms Inas, Ms Marwa, Ms Ayesha Salman, Ms Masiha, Ms Fatema, and PFC Co-President Ms Ayesha Quraishi, alongside a dedicated team of student volunteers organised by Ms Noori.
The highlight of the evening was the Halaqa talks delivered by four of our inspiring Alumni: Zainab Alhendawi, Areeba Bilal, Maryam Haq, and Khudija Rashid. Their words resonated strongly with the students, sparking thoughtful reflection and connection.
Upon arrival, the girls participated in a variety of fun and engaging activities followed by the halaqa talks hosted in the Musallah extension. Maghreb salah was prayed in congregation, and lastly pizzas were served for dinner, fostering both spiritual growth and friendships.
We are encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout and feedback from young people and parents and look forward to continuing the Girls Youth Halaqa program.
The next Girls Youth Halaqa will be held on Friday, 5 September from 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
We are excited to announce that Al Siraat is taking part in the Shop to the Top competition, which has started on last Saturday, 23 August! This is a fantastic chance for our community to win a share of $16,000 in prizes by simply shopping locally at Epping North Shopping Centre (Lyndarum Drive).
How it works:
Shop at participating stores:
🛒 Snappy’s Pizza & Pide, Epping (hand-slaughtered available)
🛒 Lyndarum Fish & Chips
🛒 Rumaisa’s Pastry
🛒 Diwan Grill & Kebab
🛒 Lyndarum Charcoal Chicken
🛒 Meat on the Corner (hand-slaughtered available)
🛒 Space Cut Barber Shop
🛒 Pharmacy Select
🛒 We Are One Massage
🛒 Woolworths.
Submit your receipts – Either scan the QR code and upload your receipt (from 23 August) OR write Al Siraat College on the back and drop it in the entry box at school or the shopping centre.
Every $1 spent = 1 point for Al Siraat!
Prizes:
- $8,000 for the school with the highest total points
- $4,000 & $2,000 for highest average spend per student
- $2,000 for the top kindergarten/preschool
The competition ends Saturday, 18 October – let’s shop, support local businesses and give Al Siraat the best chance to win!
📌 More info and receipt uploads: Shop to the Top.
Our Mission
As an Australian school in the Islamic tradition, our mission is to develop enlightened individuals of learning and character.