College News

This week, our college celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (4 August) with a range of meaningful learning activities focused on culture, connection, and the power of storytelling.

This year’s theme, “Living Our Truth,” highlights the importance of recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, identities, and the sharing of knowledge across generations.

To begin our celebrations, both Primary and Secondary student leaders prepared and delivered a special Acknowledgement of Country during Tuesday’s assemblies. The acknowledgements reflected the theme of Living Our Truth and provided an opportunity for our students and staff to recognise the Traditional Custodians of the land, their enduring connection to Country, and the importance of respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. As a Muslim community, it also reminded us of our responsibility to seek knowledge with humility, show respect for the people and histories of the land on which we live and learn, and continue building understanding through listening and learning.

For our Foundation to Year 2 students, Ms Tanja, Ms Gulhan, and Ms Hanan led interactive storytelling activities designed to introduce students to Aboriginal perspectives in an age-appropriate and engaging way.

During each session, students listened to Aboriginal stories and discussed important concepts including Acknowledgement of Country, the role of Traditional Custodians of the land, and the deep connection Aboriginal peoples have with Country, culture, and community. Students also explored the importance of caring for country, our native Australian animals, land and waterways.

Students in Years 3 to 6 participated in the “Story Keepers” activity, facilitated by Ms Hadeer. These sessions explored the significance of oral storytelling—how stories, knowledge, traditions, and cultural teachings have been passed down through generations by being shared from one person to another.

Students learned that storytelling is more than just sharing a story; it is a powerful way of preserving history, strengthening identity, and connecting communities across generations. They also reflected on the Islamic concept of amanah (trust), recognising that listening respectfully to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and perspectives, caring for knowledge, and sharing what they learn with honesty and respect are important responsibilities in both their faith and their learning.

The week provided our students with valuable opportunities to listen, learn, ask questions, and celebrate the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Reflecting this spirit of compassion and care, you are also invited to support our annual fundraiser for childhood cancer research, helping bring hope to children facing cancer.

We thank all staff and student leaders involved in creating these meaningful learning experiences and for supporting our ongoing commitment to cultural understanding and respect.

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Our Tournament of Minds teams in Year 7 and 8 LEAP Inquiry have been working incredibly hard to prepare for the upcoming TOM Regional Tournament Day on August 15th at Deakin University, Burwood.

Through many trials and challenges, students have demonstrated creativity, perseverance, teamwork and impressive problem-solving skills. We are very proud of their commitment and the way they have continued to refine their ideas and presentations. 

A big Thank You to our families for their ongoing support, encouragement and assistance of their children throughout the TOM Challenge period. We also sincerely thank the teachers and staff who have generously given their time to organise the tournament, facilitate workshops and support our students. May their combined efforts be rewarded, and may the day be a valuable and memorable experience for everyone involved. We wish all teams the very best for Tournament Day, inShaAllah!

Introducing our 2026 TOM teams:

Team 1: Diamonds in the Rough (STEM Challenge)

• Harris W.
• Taaha B.
• Muhammad I.
• Ibrahim F.
• Arsal F.
• Mohamud O.
• Suzal S.

Team 2: The Amazing Group (Language Literature Challenge)

• Houda A.
• Eiliyah A.
• Mariam F.
• Taleen M.
• Sameeha S.

Team 3: The Dilemmas (Language Literature Challenge)

• Malaika K.
• Aafreen S.
• Manha F.
• Areej A.
• Saara A.
• Aludra M.
• Zukhraf Z.

Team 4: Visual Artists (The Arts Challenge)

• Aleena K.
• Asmaa S.
• Mariam S.
• Rida I.
• Shafana A.
• Farwa W.

Team 5: Wear the Change (Social Sciences Challenge)

• Muhammad A.
• Ayaan C.
• Yusuf S.
• Danish T.
• Muhammad K.
• Noah A.
• Ayden S.

Team 6: Cancer Medical Research Support (Social Sciences Challenge)

• Naufal F.
• Ayyan A.
• Muhammad A.
• Qasem B.
• Muhammad U.
• Ahmad A.

Our Foundation students enjoyed an exciting excursion to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium as part of their Islamic Studies inquiry into “Allah (SWT) is the Creator.” The visit provided a memorable opportunity for students to observe the incredible diversity of marine life while strengthening their understanding of Allah’s (SWT) magnificent creation.

As they journeyed through the aquarium, students were captivated by fascinating sea creatures including graceful rays, colourful tropical fish, majestic sharks, playful penguins and many other marine animals. Each exhibit sparked curiosity, wonder and thoughtful discussions about the unique characteristics of the animals and the environments in which they live.

The excursion encouraged our young students to appreciate the beauty, balance and diversity of the natural world while reflecting on our responsibility as Muslims to care for Allah’s (SWT) creation. It also provided valuable opportunities for observation, questioning and meaningful connections between classroom learning and real life experiences.

It was a joyful day of discovery, with many smiling faces and unforgettable moments as our youngest learners explored one of Melbourne’s most loved educational attractions together.

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Please view the Canteen Menu for the upcoming week to help you plan and pre-order lunches with ease.

Please remember to order online by 8.30am latest for your child/children’s lunch order.