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Well done to all students who have attended online learning and also displaying superior character at school. The students of the week deserve recognition and are to be commended for their efforts. Keep up the good work boys and girls!
| Week 7 | Week 8 | |
| Kindergarten - |
Musa Aydiniz |
Berkay Dogru |
| Year 1 - |
Teoman Seyrek |
Ibrahim Halabi |
| Year 2 - |
Zubeyir Ha |
Elisa Ozdemir |
| Year 3 - |
Burak Kale |
Aylin Kice |
| Year 4 - |
Yusuf Kose |
Zeynep Demiryurek |
| Year 5 - |
Zeyno Husgul |
Dilan Inan |
| Year 6 - |
Sena Ergun |
Ahmed Haouchar |
Tech Time!
Kindergarten students have been busy completing sight words and word pictures on the Ipads. They spent time familiarizing themselves with what to press and how to type in letters.
When children use the iPads, they build skills by learning how to type, multi-touch navigation, problem-solving (with puzzles and games) and many other skills. Kindergarten students are learning how to spell, and blend sounds together to make words using technology. Well done!
Mrs Ulku Turkmen
Kindergarten Teacher
Practicing our literacy skills
In English, Year 1 have spent the last couple of weeks consolidating our knowledge that we have learnt in English over this year. Students demonstrated their ability to use different spelling techniques to successfully spell and write super sentences. Students in year 1 also have dived into their More to Explore books practicing their comprehension and reading skills.
Congratulations to Omar Ghazi, Ibrahim Karaca, Emre Gulce and Adem Mete for receiving Reading Eggs Awards:
Miss Rooba El-Sayed
Time Flies when you are having fun!
We have begun our countdown to the end of the year as we pop a balloon each day and find out what surprise awaits us.
This week in Science we are learning about how and why we collect information about the weather. For this unit year 2 made rain gauges and we will be measuring and recording the amount of rainfall that falls daily.
Congratulations to all the students who received Mathletics awards and congratulations to our Students of the week.
Mrs Dilek Isanc
Year 2 Teacher
A Fistful of Flavours
This term, year 3 students have been exploring poetry and have engaged in lessons about poetic devices. One of our favourite lessons was on alliteration. Students learnt that alliteration is when two or more words that start with the same sound are used repeatedly in a phrase or a sentence. To consolidate learning, students used alliteration to create fancy ice cream flavours! Some of our favourites were “frosted fudge”, “bursting berries” and “strawberry surprise”. Yum!
Ms Amel Mehana
Year 3 Teacher
Sustainability specialist
In Geography, Year 4 are focusing on sustainability and how diverse people, groups and communities support and protect the environment. They were involved in a research project where they had to come up with inquiry questions. This project helped students develop an understanding of sustainability. They presented a great project. Year 4s should be proud of their amazing work.
Ms Samira Asad
Year 4 Teacher
Global Disaster Inquiry Task
Students were given an inquiry task to research a global natural disaster that had occurred. They could choose any disaster and needed to present their research to the class. The disasters ranged from Black Summer Bushfires in Australia to earthquakes in Izmir Turkey to the Sumatra tsunami. Students reported the location, magnitude, damage and community recovery of the disasters. It was great to see Year 5 putting in so much effort to research and present. It gave them an opportunity to inform their peers of newfound knowledge.
Dialogue through Comics
As an addition to a writing task about a natural disaster, students were then given the opportunity to create a comic strip to show story progression through only the use of dialogue between characters. Students used their narrative and the characters to ‘tell’ the story of the natural disaster. Students focused on progressive and informative dialogue as well as ensuring punctuation and grammar of speech was correct. It was a fun and engaging way to complement their written narratives.
Mrs Olivia Peach
Year 5 Teacher
Aboriginal Art
For our visual art unit of ‘Mapping A Place’ this term, Year sixes investigated the different ways of mapping a place using symbols. We started off by discussing how artists have represented the environment in paintings. For this unit we focused on Aboriginal Art and how Aboriginal artists have represented environment in their artwork. Before we started working with our hand stencil artwork, we discussed and engaged ourselves in understanding the history and significance of Aboriginal Art.
We had a look at the different symbols Aboriginal Artists utilise in their paintings and the meaning behind them. Students created an artwork utilising their hand as a stencil and combined their knowledge of Aboriginal Art Symbols such as man, woman, campsite and connected waterholes. Here are some photos of our finished artwork:
Miss Asli Arici
Year 6 Teacher
For Years: Kindergarten, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students are learning parts of the house and items typically found in every home. They played memory games in pairs or groups to find the matching words.
Year 3
Year 3 students learnt about buildings and surroundings and how to ask and give directions. They made different kinds of direction dialogues and role played them in pairs.
Year 5
Year 5 students made presentations about past events in their life, starting with their baby photos. Here is the link of the video of year 5 students’ baby photos.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-bIM_NjVd06_Fe0HQ5Ym0RxAzclJrf2_/view?usp=sharing
They continued to share their memories with past forms of the verbs and dates.
Year 6
Year 6 students learnt different kinds of transportation vehicles and categorized them under the modes of transport, such as railways, roadways, airways and waterways. Students learnt new vocabulary for small talk conversation about vehicles and their features. They watched videos about vehicles from past to present and compared them. They made matching and filling in the blank’s activities.
Mrs Şeyma Akdemir
Turkish Teacher (Years 3, 5 and 6)
For Years: Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4
Year 1
Year 1 learnt a new song this week. They developed their vocabulary by learning the meanings of the words in the song. They also did drama activities at the same time and made the Turkish lesson more fun. Students were happy to finish their entire Turkish book before the first-grade ends. They also learnt the main kitchen materials and practiced with toy materials.
Year 2
Year 2 Turkish has done a lot of reading and writing activities in the past weeks. They listened to the stories their teachers read, and practiced reading with Turkish books. Their favorited activity was ‘reading time’. They remembered the shopping dramas and the clothes and shopping dialogues. At the end of each lesson they played Turkish games.
Year 4
The most entertaining activity for year 4 was the drama competition with antonyms. They did drama activities with groups of five and had a lot of fun. They also played games about the most misspelled words in Turkish. They read stories and completed all the activities in their Turkish book. They listened to Turkish stories and watched Turkish cartoons.
Miss Esra Pamuk
Turkish Teacher (Years 1, 2 and 4)
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is continuing to learn about the pillars of Islam, and they have been learning about the importance of giving zakah. Students had the option to choose what work they would like including being painters, builders, mechanics, police officers, a vet or a doctor. They acted out their jobs in class, then were given some play money for their efforts. When asked them if they would like to give zakah for the poor and needy, they willingly gave away some of their money. Students now understand that when we work, that we must give away a portion of our income to the poor. Well done Kindergarten for sharing!
Here are some photos of students revising their Duas and Surahs they have learnt at Maarif this year. It is always a good idea to revise what you learn.
Year 2
Year 2 students have learnt about the key people who took care of Prophet Muhammad (saw) during his birth and childhood. They were introduced to the main people who looked after him such as Halima, and also his family members Amina, Abu Talib and Abdulmuttalib. Students drew a family tree including the names of Rasulullah (saw) family members. Here are some photos of the beautiful family trees by Year 2:
Year 2 also had a fun time revising this terms content by answering important questions by joining in a classroom game of Kahoot. Well done to Ali Anmak and Arqam Yaseen for being equal first for Serrah the Quiz.
Year 3
Year 3 students learnt that the Kabah is the most important structure for Muslims and that it unites all Muslims as they pray in the direction of the Kabah. The students read and watched the history of the Kabah and learnt interesting details suchas the shape, the hatim, hajaral aswad (black stone) and the kiswah. They then coloured or drew their own Kabah on paper. Amazing work Year 3!
Ms Gulcan Aksu
Islamic Studies Teacher (Years K, 2 and 3)
Asalamualikum Dear Parents,
Year 1
Students are learning about prophet Musa and Isa (AS). They watch videos about the prophets they love and enjoy watching the stories of the prophets. After watching the video of each Prophet, they answered the questions correctly. Well done Year 1, I am proud of your good efforts!!
The students are practicing saying the Shahadah as a class and individually. Also, leaning about the importance of Dua at the beginning of each lesson.
In Quran they are learning about the Arabic letters with vowel Dhammah, they had fun when they were playing the Game of finding the correct Arabic letter with Dhammah.
They are memorizing the Dua: Rabbighfirli Waliwalidayya.
Year 2 and Year 3
Start their lessons with Dua, send salawat upon Prophet Muhammad (saw) after watching a video and are learning the Arabic letters with Madd letter Alif.
Year 4
Year 4 students are working in groups of 3 or 4, to do the activities of the units they learned, reading the Arabic letters with Madd letter Alif to each other. They had lots of fun during their learning. Well done, great job!!
Year 5 & 6
Students are learning about the importance of making Dua at the start of each lesson. In Islamic Studies they are working in groups to learn about third and fourth Rightly Guided Khalifah then as a class discussing their good manners and achievements for Islam.
Both classes Year 5 and Year 6 enjoyed working together and shared what they learned. Great teamwork, well done to everyone!!
In Quran they are learning about Madd letter Alif with the Arabic letters in groups then reading individually to class.
Ms B. Mohammed
Quran and Islamic Studies Teacher (Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Family meals are perfect times to connect and communicate with your child!
Whether it’s nightly dinners or a special Sunday lunch, family meals are perfect times to catch up, connect and communicate with each other. This can be especially important for busy older children and teenagers.
Your child can also learn a lot about food, eating and family traditions by watching what you do at mealtimes. For example, eating with the rest of the family helps younger children learn to eat the same healthy food as everyone else. It can encourage picky eaters to try new foods.
And you can use family meals to model the behaviour you want to see when your family comes together. This is about learning to use spoons, forks and chopsticks for younger children. It’s also about things like taking turns to talk and listening while others share their news.
Children and teenagers who regularly eat meals with their families do better in lots of ways, from mental and physical health to school results.
Six ways to make family meals enjoyable
- Set aside regular times to eat together
When you put these times in your weekly schedule, you’re all more likely to be there. Having your meal at a table, with the television and phones turned off, can make this time even more special. - Reduce the rush
If you allow around 20-30 minutes for family meals, it gives your children plenty of time to eat. They’ll have the chance to try new foods and develop good eating habits. This also gives you time to relax, chat and enjoy your family.
If you have a toddler who finds it hard to sit still for 20 minutes, let him move around a bit. But it’s best to let your toddler eat only when he’s sitting at the table.
- Get everyone involved
Involving your children in choosing and preparing family meals increases the chance that they’ll eat it. It can also encourage fussy eaters to try new food.
Even young children can help with preparing family meals. For example, they can wash fruit and vegies, or toss salads. They can also help by setting the table and even decorating it with flowers.
Older children and teenagers might enjoy finding new recipes and cooking meals for the family – for example, once a week or fortnight. This helps share the responsibility for meal preparation and gives your child the chance to learn to cook.
- Use family meals as a chance to talk
Family meals can be a great way to keep up with what everyone is doing. But sometimes children can find it hard to put their days into words. If this sounds like your child, it can help to ask your child questions that need more than a yes-or-no answer. For example, ‘Tell me one great thing that happened at school today’.
Another idea might be for everyone to take turns sharing something good and bad about their day. This way your child won’t feel like she’s being put on the spot.
But if your child really doesn’t want to talk, it’s best not to push too hard or bring up touchy subjects. It’s good for your child just to be with your family and listen to other people talking. The idea is to make mealtimes enjoyable and social.
- Reward good behaviour
When your younger children are eating nicely, using good manners and trying different foods, try to reward them with some descriptive praise. Tell them what they’re doing well. You might even want to use a reward chart to reward behaviour like trying every food on the plate or saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.
Avoid using food as punishment or bribes. For example, it isn’t a good idea to say, ‘If you eat your broccoli, you can have some ice-cream for dessert’. This can make your child more interested in treats than healthy foods.
- Be creative with mealtimes
When you have the time and opportunity, having some fun with mealtimes can give the whole family something to look forward to. For example, on a weekend you might:
- make pancakes for breakfast
- have a picnic at the park, in your backyard or on the lounge room floor
- invite a special guest over for dinner, like a friend, grandparent or neighbour. This can also be a great way of getting to know your older or teenage child’s friends
- create a meal with a theme – for example, food from a country with a language your child is learning at school.
(Acknowledgement: This article is reproduced from www.raisingchildren.net.au, an Australian parenting website)
| Kindergarten - |
Esila Bayindir |
| Year 1 - |
Hasan Bulli |
| Year 2 - |
Idris Ferhan |
| Year 3 - |
Adam Haouchar |
| Year 4 - |
Emre Sonmez |
| Year 5 - |
Emir Kara |
| Year 6 - |
Nisa Bedir |
The following students have their birthday in the month of November.
On behalf of Maarif, we would like to wish them a very Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Students:
| Yusuf-Ihsan Aksoy |
| Hale Caliskan |
| Yusuf Sama |
| Sahra Ornek |
| Hesna Cetiner |
| Melisa Seyrek |
| Azra Coskun |
| Ayse Sultan Akdogan |
| Meryem Aydiniz |
| Aisha Maaliki |
| Emre Gulce |
| Yagmur Yesil |
| Ibrahim Halabi |
| Malik Duran |
Uniform Shop
Our Uniform shop will be closed for the remainder of the year.
School Fees
A reminder to Parents and Carers that Maarif is a private school and the contributions made provide opportunities for students to participate in a variety of different learning experiences. It is a requirement of a student’s enrolment that school fees are paid by Parents/Carers and failure to pay fees may result in the student’s enrolment being withdrawn. Scholarships are available to families who are suffering financial hardship and we encourage all Parents/Carers to apply for scholarships if they are struggling to pay school fees.
2021 POET LAUREATE COMPETITION
The Poet Laureate Competition is again running in 2021 and was originally due to close at the end of Term 3. Due to the lockdowns and their impact, the opening of the entries has been extended until the end of 2021. The topic for the poem this year is Beginnings.
The two Auburn Laureates will win $500 for their schools P&C’s and will be awarded trophies. With the updated schedule, we anticipate winners will be announced in early 2022. As with the last year, the competition will be independently judged.
To enter the competition, students simply need to email their poem to auburn@parliament.nsw.gov.au (put the word “poem” in the subject line) or post to Reply Paid 90082, Lidcombe NSW 2141 (no stamp required). Students will need to include their name, age and the name of their school (International Maarif Schools of Australia) on the top of the page with the poem.
We encourage all our students to participate and wish them the best of luck.
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Term 4 Dates for Students |
Tuesday 5 October 2021 - 8 December 2021 |
| Groundbreaking Ceremony |
Friday 3 December 2021 (RSVP by 30 November 2021)
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Last day for students |
Wednesday 8 December 2021 |
