During the term 1 holidays, our grade 6 students made their way to the heart of the nation, Canberra. Our students participated in a range of active learning sessions which allowed them to become well equipped with the knowledge, skills and values of citizenship. The program featured a balance of educational programs and fun activities…
After finishing the Qatar Debate with a brilliant achievement, we won 5th place among more than 50 countries. We also went to Mecca to perform Umrah, or minor pilgrimage. During our visit to the holy lands, we toured historical sites like Jabal Al Nour, Ghar Thur and Ghar Hira. We also visited Jabal Al Rahma, Mount…
We would like to congratulate our secondary boys who have placed in the top 5 of 50 schools in an international Arabic language debate in Qatar. Earlier this month these exemplary students – Ibrahim Mohamed, Abdirahman Hassan, Elias Taouti and Yusuf Elbakry – departed on a quest to represent Australia in the debating competition and…
Yesterday (28 March) we hosted a visit for Japanese students on a short term exchange program with Melbourne University. These student teachers along with their professor, Miya Suga from a leading university in Japan – TGU, were interested in the multiculturalism of Al-Taqwa College and how we run our inclusive programs to meet the needs…
This year the Al-Taqwa College Grade 6 students ventured out on a different kind of camp; one that gave them are real taste of the outback and allowed them to stand in awe in front of the natural wonders of our country’s outback. Northern Territory is not a camp for the faint hearted, however it…
On 27 April, not such a fine day, the year 11/12 Sport and Recreation and the year 11 VET Business students ventured out into the Dandenong Ranges in search on feeling the Anzac spirit. Even though the ‘Kokoda Track’ is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of WW2, the place has an ‘Anzac’ feel about it…
MALAYSIAN TRIP – I-GSN JAMBOREE 2017 Al-Taqwa College tour group set out for the trip to Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Malaysia, on Sunday 26 March 2017. There were 6 students – Asmaa Mhamad, Shaza Illyaas, Fazeela Cassim, Shuaib Hersi, Nooh Osman and Adnan Krpo accompanied by Rahany Osman and Obayda Kannouj. The group was…
A selection of teachers and students created art pieces inspired by famous Masjids from around the world was displayed at Parliament House. We were proud of the work that went into each masterpiece that was on display to the public and members of parliament. We were hosted by Hon Telmo Languilla who greeted the Dawah…