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- Istanbul Education Summit
- Principals Award
- English
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- Geography
- Mathematics
- PDHPE
- Visual Arts
- Music
- TAS
- Islamic and Quran Studies
- Turkish
- Maarif Basketball and Soccer Team
- Year 9 Subject Selection Information Session
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Maarif Debating Team
- Anti-Vaping Workshop
- School Clubs
- Parent Reminders
- Important Dates
- Uniform Shop Changes
- Follow us on Social Media!
- Students Birthdays
Secondary School Coordinator, Ms Adeba Qasim represented International Maarif Schools of Australia at the 2nd Istanbul Education Summit in Turkey. The Summit took place in a global framework that considers education-related developments in the native countries of its participants and facilitates the sharing of experiences from different nations.
There were plenty of opportunities for discussion and learning at different levels throughout the Summit. This year’s High-Level Session focused on the “Needs of Post-Pandemic Education” with the participation of education minister from various countries. The remaining four panels brought together academics and experts to exchange views on different dimensions of the main theme.
The panels focused on “Back to School,” “The Future of the COVID Generation,” “Differentiated Education” and “Alternative Pursuits in Education.”
The Istanbul Education Summit’s opening speeches were made by H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr. Mahmut Özer, the Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, and the Turkish Maarif Foundation’s president, Prof. Dr. Birol Akgün.
Ms Adeba Qasim also participated in in-service training (seminars) at the Turkish Maarif Foundation Headquarter, Altunizade on 7-8 November 2022.
Congratulations to Amira Hoblos, Year 8 for obtaining the first Principals Award in Secondary School.
Year 7
Students in Year 7 have been completing a film study this term, with a focus on the film ‘Finding Nemo’. Throughout the unit, students have learnt about the various techniques used by directors to create meaning and invoke emotion from viewers. They have also been learning about the processes of characterisation and narrative structure, implementing this knowledge through the writing of PEEL paragraphs. Year 7 will be sitting their yearly examination on Tuesday, 22 November and will be assessed on their Term 3 unit ‘Drama’ as well as this term’s unit ‘Film Study: Finding Nemo’.
Year 8
This term, Year 8 has been learning about various media texts such as newspapers and magazines. They have been learning about the techniques used by writers and editors to create articles and distribute information to masses. This unit is extremely important as it develops vital life skills in an increasingly technological age and allows students to be critical about the type of information they consume. Currently, year 8 are working in groups to develop their own online magazine, focusing on their topic of choice, and will finalise their front page during our next unit, ‘Visual Techniques’. Year 8 will be sitting their yearly examination on Wednesday, 23 November and will be assessed on their Term 3 unit ‘Poetry’ as well as this term’s unit ‘Media Texts’.
Methods of Separation
Our year 7 students are learning about different types of mixtures. They enjoyed watching videos and discussing different methods of separation.
Energy
Year 8 are working on energy and transforming between different types of energy. We learned about the best ways to save energy and units of measuring energy.
World Liveability
Year 7 students were taught what the term "liveability" meant. The ability of a place to support our needs and desires for a better quality of life that maximizes residents' wellbeing is referred to as world liveability.
People want to live in neighbourhoods where they can raise their children. They want to have a variety of housing options close to recreational activities, shops, and services.
The students discovered that a "place" is a portion of the earth's surface that has been named and given meaning by humans. Our most familiar places are frequently those where we live.
Personal Geography
Year 8 learned in Geography this term that we all have an impact on our surroundings, that we shape our local environment, and that we are all part of a large social network that shapes our "personal geography"- the way we view and make sense of the world around us.
We concentrated on people's perceptions of place and how this influences their connections to various places, such as the process of cultural diffusion and adaptation, as well as the impact of travel on both the person undertaking the journey and those who live in the places visited.
Year 7
In Mathematics we were learning about indices and how to write in index notation, expanded form and basic numerals.
Year 8
In Mathematics, we are learning about equations and how to solve problems in real life.
During PDHPE classes students have been completing both theory and practical components of the subject. Students have been participating in class discussion and a variety of class activities. Year 7 students have been learning about various allergies and anaphylaxis. Year 8 students have been learning risk taking behavior and drug use.
During the practical component, students have been participating in netball training every Thursday. Every Friday, students play Oz tag.
Year 7
During Visual Arts lessons, Year 7 students have been learning about different artists, their artistic style, and techniques. Students have been participating in theory work, individual and group activities. During Visual Arts, students also participate in drawing and painting. Students have used various techniques to showcase their skills and talent throughout the last few weeks.
Year 8
Year 8 students participated in an excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW. Students were amazed by the various styles of painting and the detail shown in each painting. Students went on a tour of the Art Gallery and completed various tasks. Student had fun in the Art Gallery and in the park during lunch time where they played soccer.
In class year 8 students have been learning about various artists from around the world and their famous techniques. Students have also continued learning about structural frame. Students have analysed various paintings during Visual Arts lessons.
Year 7
During Music lessons, students have learnt about various musicians and music styles from around the world. Students have been learning about music composers, musical instruments, and music genres. Students have participated in individual, pair and group work throughout music lessons.
Year 8
During Music lessons students have been learning about various parade styles. Students have looked at military parades, the history and formation of the parade. Students have also participated in various individual, pair and group activities during music lessons.
Year 7
Year 7 students have been participating in a Engineering workshop. Students have been participating in high school engineering program. The main aim of the program include:
- Learn the fundamentals of engineering
- Learn and gain practical hands-on experience with ‘industry’ standard design, mechanical, electronics, and software design processes and tools
- Apply the learning immediately to solve a practical engineering challenge
- Develop life skills such as leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, project/time management, strategy, etc
In addition, during TAS classes students are working on a Portfolio.
Year 8
Year 8 students have been participating in an Engineering workshop for two week. The program allows students to work with “industry-standard” and “real” mechanical, electronics, and software components to design, build, and program their robot. Students are learning to work with metal chassis, drive trains, timing-belts, sensors, and real tools such as screw-drivers, allen keys, spanners, wrench, pliers, etc. to construct their own robot. In addition, students will also learn electronic control systems to power their mechanical robot as well as coding to make it all work. It goes without saying that students will also learn soft-skills such as leadership, collaboration, problem solving, project/time management, strategy, etc. While all students will learn the basics of mechanical, electronics, and software programming to begin with, students will have the option to specialise in one of these areas depending on their interest.
In addition, during TAS classes, students are working on Term 4 Portfolio.
Year 7 Qur’an & Islamic Studies
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmetullahi wa barakatuh,
All praise be to Allah (SWT) and may peace and blessings be upon His beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his family, companions and to all those who follow him.
Our Year 7 students are learning the early life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Students were watching a lecture about the birth and the childhood of the Prophet S.A.W.
Year 7 students have double Qur’an lessons a week. Our students have weekly assigned homework pages recorded in their ‘Qur’an student record book’. This way both Teacher and Parent can monitor and keep track of the work. All Year 7 students are memorising Surah Shams this term and will be assessed on this in week 7 and 8.
We pray that Allah (SWT) allows our students to keep the Qur’an in the centre of their lives and let the Book of Allah be the light of their hearts.
My Home
Students have been learning and developing their turkish vocabulary through the study of 'My Home'. They describe items within their homes and answer questions of "Where" and "What". For example,
"Koltuk nerede?" (Where is the couch?)
"Koltuk salonda" (The couch is in the living room)
Maarif Basketball Team
The Maarif basketball team is training every Wednesday. Students are working together to develop a strong team spirit and team bond. The team is working hard and playing well.
Maarif Soccer Team
Maarif soccer team is training every Wednesday. The team is working diligently and has great spirit. To accommodate the teams hard work and dedication, the training time has been extended. The team now trains very Wednesday between 3.30 – 5.00pm at Wyatt Park.
On Monday 14th November 2022. International Maarif Schools of Australia invited year 8 students and their parents to an information session regarding elective subject choices for year 9. The purpose of the information session was to encourage students to make an informed decision when choosing elective subjects for year 9. Students and parents were given information regarding each faculty and the subjects being offered.
On Wednesday, 13th of October, Maarif students recognised Mental Health Awareness Week by reflecting upon their mental health. Students were given a talk by our qualified school counsellor, to understand and grasp the objectives to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding it, encourage taking action and provide support for those affected by mental illness.
Students were encouraged to wear their favourite team jersey on the day and participate in soccer matches. They also had an extended lunch break as physical activity is known for improving ones mental health.
Thank you to Mr Abdel-Ghani, our Welfare Coordinator, for running this initiative.
Maarif Debate team
The Maarif Debate team has been participating in weekly debate coaching sessions. Students have been working on various debating topics including the following:
- That America is the Policeman of the world
- That fast food should be banned
- That’s high fences make good neighbours
- That there is too much violence on tv
The team is currently working on the following topic: That animal testing should be banned
Students are working very well as a team. They are refining their teambuilding skills, working collaboratively, leadership skills, researching skills, note taking, public speaking skills, reasoning and confidence.
Year 7 and 8 students participated in an anti-vaping workshop.
Tanya Cavanagh from NotEvenOnce, Inc. led an anti-vaping workshop for high school students. She provided the students with valuable information about the dangers of vaping. The vaping seminar was 60 minutes long.
She explained that the e-cigarette aerosol that users inhale, and exhale may contain harmful or potentially harmful substances such as nicotine. Ultrafine particles can get deep into the lungs if inhaled. Flavourings like diacetyl, which has been linked to a serious lung disease. Overall, there isn't much of a distinction between smoking and vaping. Because the product was burned and the resulting smoke was inhaled into the lungs, smoking was widely thought to be more dangerous. However, we are discovering very similar harm from heating up vaping solutions and inhaling the vapour into the lungs.
Reading Club
Art Club
Parents Communications
Written communications to the school, including emails and letters, please include student's full name and class for identification purposes. Thank you.
Printing Homework
It is kindly requested that any homework or school assignment printing should be completed at home and not requesed from the school office.
Lost and Found
Items of jewellery, watch face, glasses and a boxing glove was found, please contact the front office on 1800 622 743. Unclaimed items will be donated to the school building fund by the end of October 2022.
| End of Year Ceremony Rehearsal | Tuesday 29 November |
| End of Year Ceremony | Friday 2 December |
| Last Day of Term 4 | Wednesday 14 December |
Dear Parents/Carers,
Based on parent feedback and to assist our working parents, we have made some changes to our uniform shop and purchasing of school uniforms.
All uniform purchases can be made as follows:
High School Students – Faz Uniforms Pty Ltd
- High school uniforms will no longer be available from the school uniform shop
- Parents and students can purchase high school uniforms directly from Faz Uniforms Pty Ltd.
- Faz Uniforms Contact Details:
- Address: 15/364 Park Road, Regents Park 2143
- Phone: 02 9644 7999
- Hours: 9am to 4pm weekdays and 9:30am to 11:30am Saturdays
Maarif students are expected to wear their Summer school uniform during Term 4. Please be reminded of the importance of naming all items of school uniform with your child’s name and class. This means that lost items found around school can easily be returned.
We consider that uniform is important for several reasons.
- It provides pupils with a sense of identity and pride in their school.
- It enhances the appearance of pupils and therefore the reputation of the school.
- It helps to instil a sense of purpose in pupils when they put on their uniform in the mornings.
- It helps overcome the worry about “fitting in” with fashions and keeping up with other children. All children feel equal and there is no stress, competition or worry for families about expensive brands/labels.
- It overcomes the problem for both parents and teachers about what is suitable attire for school.
On behalf of Maarif, we would like to wish our students a very Happy Birthday who have celebrated their birthday during the month of November and December:
Yusuf Sama
Hale Caliskan
Sahra Ornek
Yousef Moniriraad
Majed Faraj
Elif Ozal
Amira Khan
Liyana Nabouche
Eleyda Kopuz
Yusuf Strik
Illayda Karadas
Amira Hoblos
Zakariya Alzoubi
