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We would like to advise that from next week, the College canteen will no longer be accepting manual lunch orders at the canteen window in the mornings. All menu items are now available for purchase through the online canteen portal, and we encourage all parents and students to place their lunch orders online to ensure their preferred menu items are available.

Effective Monday 27 October, our College Canteen will only be able to accept online lunch orders. 

Instructions on accessing the canteen portal can be found on our website:  /news/college/focus-week-school-canteen

Please note that students may still purchase items directly from the canteen at recess and lunchtime, however, availability will be limited to what is left on the day, and their preferred choices may not always be available.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to improve our canteen service and efficiency.

Our Year 5 students enjoyed an exciting WildAction incursion today, discovering the wonders of Australian native wildlife through close encounters and hands-on learning.

The session featured an incredible line-up of native animals, including “Lola” the red kangaroo joey, a tawny frogmouth, boobook owl, baby freshwater crocodile, black-headed python, freshwater turtle, green tree frog, tree goanna, shingleback lizard, and “Blossom”, an adult grey-headed flying fox.

One of the highlights was meeting and gently holding a tiny adult mountain pygmy possum – a critically endangered species with only around 2,000 left in the wild.

Through these up-close experiences, students learned about each animal’s classification, adaptations, habitats, and diets, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Australia’s wildlife. The incursion not only built confidence and curiosity but also inspired our students to become caring advocates for conservation and the environment.

A big thank you to Liv, our engaging and knowledgeable presenter from WildAction, for sharing her expertise and inspiring a love for wildlife among our students.

We are delighted to invite all women to join Her Halaqa, a new spiritual gathering designed for women. This special program is an opportunity to pause from our busy routines, nourish our hearts, and strengthen our connection with Allah and one another.

Each session will feature a special guest speaker from our community, sharing inspiring reminders and heartfelt reflections to help us grow in faith, connection, and sisterhood. Light refreshments will be served.

When:

Four fortnightly Fridays session from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, held inside the Al Siraat Musallah

Dates:

1. 17 October
2. 31 October
3. 14 November
4. 28 November.

If you would like to be part of this uplifting experience, please register your interest by joining our WhatsApp group for updates and reminders:

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Come as you are and leave with a heart full of peace, purpose, and sisterly connection. 

Join us for an inspiring and engaging performance celebrating the concept of Tawheed and the beauty of unity in faith. This production promises to be a memorable experience for our students, families, and the wider community.

The countdown is on for our exciting event! Don’t wait as tickets are selling out fast: Book your tickets today and make sure to bring a printed copy for hassle-free entry.

Join us for an amazing journey through faith and gratitude:

Tuesday, 21st Oct: Foundation Show

Students will take us on a heart-warming journey of Allah’s blessings

Wednesday, 22nd Oct: Year 2 Show

Students will lead us on an exciting adventure exploring Allah’s creations

Thursday, 23rd Oct: Year 1 Show

Students will delight us with their incredible Noah’s Ark theme

Don’t miss this magical experience! Grab your ticket now before they sell out!

Our Islamic Storytime sessions have been filled with laughter, learning and lots of little smiles! Each week, our youngest community members come together with their mums to enjoy stories, nasheeds, songs and fun craft activities that help them learn about Allah (SWT) and the beauty of our faith.

The sessions are run by our wonderful parent volunteers and offer a time for children to play, make friends and explore their creativity in a warm, welcoming space. Suitable for children aged 0 – 4 years old.  

Storytime sessions are held in Room D4 and lovingly hosted by our dedicated parent volunteers Ms Hina Fahad, Ms Nabiha Atique and Ms Siti Nurfadhilah.

Parents are kindly reminded to sign in at the guard house or main office upon arrival.

Urdu Storytime – Mondays, 8:30am – 9:30am in Room D4

• 27th October
• Public Holiday – 3rd November
• 10th November
• 17th November

English Islamic Storytime – Tuesdays, 8:30am – 9:30am in Room D4

• 28th October
• Public Holiday – 4th November
• 11th November
• 18th November – End of Year Party

As our Year 11 and 12 students approach their final VCE exams, it is natural for stress levels to rise. The pressure to perform can be overwhelming, but it is important to remember that managing stress effectively is key to success.

ReachOut offers a range of practical resources designed to help students navigate exam stress. These resources provide strategies to manage anxiety, build resilience, and maintain overall well-being during this critical period.

Key Resources Include:

• Practical Tips for Managing Stress: Advice on how to cope with exam anxiety and stress. 
• Self-Care Strategies: Guidance on maintaining mental health and well-being during exam time. 
• Mindfulness Techniques: Activities to help students focus and reduce stress.
• Exam Preparation Checklist: A comprehensive list to ensure students are fully prepared. 

To access these resources, please visit ReachOut’s Exam Stress page.

The final stage of major works is underway, and the northbound lanes between Craigieburn Road East and O’Herns Road are expected to open in late October.

The remaining work includes laying the final layer of asphalt and completing line marking on Epping Road and side roads, specifically between Craigieburn Road East and Harvest Home Road.

Access to ş¬Đ߲ÝĘÓƵ

• Harvest Home Road is now open, and no major disruptions are expected.
• Lyndarum Drive is now open at Epping Road. 

Key Disruptions

Epping Road and Craigieburn Road East/Lehmanns Road intersection

• Lehmanns Road will close at Epping Road from 7pm Thur 16 October to 5am Mon 20 October
• Epping Road will remain open in both directions until 8pm Friday 17 October

Epping Road Southbound Closures

• Between Lehmanns Road and Baltrum Drive on Mon 20 October from 7am to 7pm 
• Night time – Between Lehmanns Road and Harvest Home Road from 7pm Mon 20 October to 7am Tues 21 October
• Between Baltrum Drive and Harvest Home Road from 7am Tues 21 October to 7am Wed 22 October

Baltrum Drive 

• Baltrum Drive will be closed in both directions at Epping Road from 7pm Mon 20 October to 7am Tue 21 October

Upcoming Weekend Works

Epping Road and Craigieburn Road East

• Closed from 8pm Fri 17 – 5am Mon 20 October:
  • Epping Road will close between De Rossi Blvd/Pine Park Drive and Bridge Inn Road
  • Craigieburn Road East between Epping Road and High Park Drive will close
  • This means the intersection of Epping Road and Craigieburn Road East/Lehmanns Road will be closed
• Detours via Bridge Inn Rd, Plenty Rd and Findon Rd (expect lengthy delays)
• Local traffic detours via Saltlake Blvd, Pine Park Drv, or Harvest Home Rd

Lehmanns Road at Epping Road

• Closed from 7pm Thu 16 – 5am Mon 20 October
• Local traffic detours via Saltlake Blvd and Pine Park Drive

Ongoing Closures

• Taggerty Grove left turn onto Epping Road – until early November
• Park, Young and Hall Streets – until mid-November

ş¬Đ߲ÝĘÓƵ’s esteemed ILM Program has been running successfully since its launch in 2020 and will continue into 2026, inShaAllah. Applications are now open for students currently in Years 6, 7 and 8 (entering Secondary Years 7 to 9 in 2026).

We welcome applications from students who:

• Are passionate about learning and practising their Deen
• Achieve strong academic results across all subjects
• Demonstrate excellence and aptitude in Islamic studies, particularly Qur’an and Arabic
• Are committed to meeting the demands of both mainstream studies and the ILM Program.

Important Note: Applicants must be able to recite the Qur'an with correct Tajweed. A Qur’an recitation assessment will be conducted as part of the enrolment interview to determine program suitability.

Applications for the 2026 intake will strictly close by THIS FRIDAY, 10 October 2025. 

Please email completed application forms to Ms Hafsa: hhanif@alsiraat.vic.edu.au.