We are excited to launch the first ASC Newsletter of 2026! This term, we warmly welcome our community back with reflections, highlights and reminders of our mission.
Our College Principal, Mr Fazeel, opens the year with a heartfelt message about nurturing our students upon faith, character and excellence for the sake of Allah. He also reflects on the powerful start to the year, including two unforgettable Term 1 camps that built resilience, unity and gratitude among our students.
In this edition you will also hear from staff who share why it is an honour to serve our College community, one grounded in strong Islamic values and purposeful learning.
May Allah accept our efforts and grant barakah to our Al Siraat family. Ameen.
Since the commencement of Term 1, students have been reciting a set of Prophetic Morning Athkār (Remembrance of Allah) each morning during Secondary Majlis (Assembly). This initiative aims to nurture students’ spiritual wellbeing and establish a consistent routine of beginning each day with the remembrance of Allah.
The PowerPoint Slides shared below contain the Arabic supplications, English meanings, and hadith outlining the virtues and rewards associated with each dhikr. This enables students to understand not only what they are reciting, but also why these remembrances are important.
Across the year, the Morning Athkār list will be updated each term so that students are gradually exposed to, and able to memorise, a wide range of Morning Athkār as taught by our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
Families are encouraged to support this initiative by reinforcing the Morning Athkār at home. In particular, parents may assist students to:
- Memorise the Morning Athkār
- Learn and discuss their meanings
- Recite with focus, presence, and sincerity
- Practise daily, including on weekends and during school holidays
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Call upon Allah with certainty that He will answer you, and know that Allah does not accept the supplication of an unmindful and distracted heart.” (Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3479)
May Allah place barakah in our students’ mornings, protect them from harm, and make His remembrance a lifelong habit in their lives. Ameen.
This week, our Year 8 students participated in an engaging Business and Economics incursion featuring Furkan Aytekin, Director of ATEK Group, who shared valuable insights into his career in the building and construction industry.
During the session, students connected their classroom learning to real-life business practices. Furkan discussed the current housing market in Australia, explaining how changes in demand and population growth influence the number and type of homes being built. This provided a practical example of the Law of Demand, as he described how client preferences and affordability directly shape building projects and pricing.
Furkan highlighted the importance of setting clear business goals, including supporting his team and delivering high-quality, innovative homes while meeting client needs. He explained strategies for cutting production costs such as recommending good quality affordable materials to clients on a lower budget while still ensuring quality outcomes.
A key area of interest for students was the growing impact of machinery and AI in the construction industry. Furkan described how advanced tools, digital design software, and automation improve accuracy and efficiency, ultimately reducing build times and helping businesses meet deadlines efficiently.
Overall, the incursion provided students with an authentic understanding of how Business and Economics concepts operate beyond the classroom, demonstrating how market forces and entrepreneurial decision-making influence the built environment they see every day.
Our Mission
As an Australian school in the Islamic tradition, our mission is to develop enlightened individuals of learning and character.