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Friday 9 June 2017

AlJumaa 15 Ramadan 1438

Get in Contact/Parent Matters

Your first point of call is the Class/Form Tutor. After this, a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) or Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) will deal with your query/concern. Please kindly note:

Br. Amjid Hussain Pastoral Lead & DSL

Sr. Saima Khan Assistant Head & DSL

Br. Shawkat Chowdhury Deputy Head & DSL

Br. Arshad Mohammed Head Teacher

Parents & Heads Coffee Morning

The Coffee Mornings are held every second MONDAY of the month. Parents are requested to email the school with topics and they will, Insha’Allah, be addressed by Br Arshad Mohammed (Head Teacher) and Br Shawkat Chowdhury (Deputy Head Teacher). The next Coffee Morning is:

| Mon 12th June 2017 | | 9:00 – 10:00 am |

Entrance and exit will be from the Main Office (Burbidge Road) and parents must kindly sign in on arrival – please kindly note that parents will not be granted access to the main school building due to safeguarding and will be escorted at all times.

Healthy Food – NO Fast Food! Fidget Spinners/Cubes – Banned!

At Al-Hijrah, the health and wellbeing of your child is an extremely important part of school life; this includes a healthy and well-balanced diet. We understand that parents are very busy and sometimes we forget things such as lunch – the school is here to support you. If your child has forgotten their lunch, they will be provided with a school meal – parents can pay for this on the following day. Parents can drop off packed lunches in the MORNING ONLY but this must NOT be fast food/fizzy drinks/chocolates/sweets/crisps/etc. Packed lunches from home will be checked and returned if they are not suitable.

We are aware that many pupils are bringing Fidget Spinners/Cubes to school – these are BANNED and will be CONFISCATED if found in school. They will NOT be returned to pupils or older siblings and parents must come into to school to collect them.

Important Dates!

• Heads & Parents Coffee Morning: Mon 12th Jun 2017, 9:00 – 10:00 am.

• Y3/Y4 CSP Awards: Fri 16th Jun 2017, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Small Heath School, Parents Accompany.

• Rec & Y2 End-of-Year Trip: Tue 20th Jun 2017, All Day, Cannon Hill Park & MAC Theatre, £15.50.

• Term Dates: Tue 25th Jul 2017 School Closes 3:30 pm | Mon 4th & 5th Sep 2017 TTD | Wed 6th Sep 2017 School Reopens 8:30 am (Pupils Return).

Head Teacher’s Message

Dear Brothers and Sisters, as-salaamu' alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu The blessed month of Ramadhan has been welcomed and I pray Allah (SWT) rewards us abundantly for our good efforts during this glorious month. With Teacher Training on Monday, pupils had a shorter week to start the final term with – welcome back! We again send our thoughts and prayers for the London attack last week – we encourage and make du’a for unity and solidarity during these difficult times. The GCSE Exams are well underway and it is vital that although our children revise and work hard, they must also relax and keep calm, Insha’Allah. In PE, selected Year 3 and 4 students have excelled Masha’Allah with a gold medal and Passion Badges being awarded – read on for more details! As always, please keep us in your du'as as we keep you in ours; may Allah (SWT) protect, guide and grant us His Mercy, Aameen.

Br. Arshad Mohammed

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Upcoming Exams 2017

Your child has already been provided with their individual timetable; a general reminder is below:

Date Time Subject Unit Duration

Mon 12 Jun 9:00 – 11:00 AM English Language Component 2 2 hrs

Tue 13 Jun 9:00 – 10:30 AM Maths Paper 3 – Calculator 1 hr 30 mins

Wed 14 Jun 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Additional Science (Chemistry) 5CH2 1 hr

Chemistry KCH0/2C 1 hr

2:00 – 3:30 PM History A022 1 hr 30 mins

Thu 15 Jun No Exams

Fri 16 Jun 9:00 – 10:00 AM Additional Science (Physics) 5PH2 1 hr

Physics KPH0/2P 1 hr

Mon 19 Jun 1:30 – 2:15 PM Arabic Listening 5AR01 45 mins

2:20 – 3:15 PM Arabic Reading 5AR03 55 mins

Tue 20 Jun 1:30 – 3:30 PM Graphic Product 45501 2 hrs

Wed 21 Jun No Exams

Thu 22 Jun 2:00 – 3:00 PM Arabic Writing 5AR04 1 hr

Fri 23 Jun No Exams – End

Please note that if the exam is AM/All Day, students must be in by 8:30 am prompt, Insha’Allah. We have also included some tips – see previous Newsletter for the details. See also GCSE Exam Timetable below for the next 2 weeks. Ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes BEFORE the start of EACH exam.

One Minute for London PE News

This week, we held a one minute silence for tragic events in London last week. Year 11 students remained in the Main Hall after their exams and all other pupils marked the tragedy in their classrooms. The fire alarm was sounded to start the silence and it was sounded a second time (after 60 seconds) to end the commemoration. We commemorate this tragedy especially because it has happened in our country, in our home – the UK and so we feel it acutely. As Muslims - and as humans – we of course feel the pain of ALL people who are suffering worldwide. During the silence, staff and pupils prayed for all those so horribly affected by the attack and we also prayed for all human beings from all societies, from all faiths, who are also suffering pain and injustice throughout the world. As we make the most of Ramadhan, we pray to Allah Almighty to grant wisdom to our leaders, patience to all peoples so that justice prevails and peace reigns supreme, Aameen.

On Wednesday 7th June, the following pupils attended the Y3/Y4 Athletics Competition at Oasis Academy Hobmoor:

3b 4a 4b

Aisha N | Yusuf S | Maryam A

Aishah Bint M | Zakariya K

Harith K | Yunus Y | Aasiyah H |

Harith K, in 4b, won the gold medal for the 50m Sprint at the event; he ran the race in the quickest time of 8 seconds – WOW! There were 50 other competitors who took part – Masha’Allah and well done Harith!

As well as Harith winning gold at the 50m sprint; Yunus Y, Yusuf S and Harith were also awarded Passion Badges by the Leaders for their enthusiasm at the event. All the pupils tried their best and put 100% effort into their performances, may Allah (SWT) reward them, Aameen.

Attendance & Punctuality Riddle of the Week!

Attendance is very important and all schools are judged on this. The national target is 95%. During Ramadhan gates open from 9:20 am, Insha’Allah. Gates close at 9:30 am and pupils are late if they arrive after this time. Secondary students are issued with a break time detention for lateness.

Week End 26 May

% 93.82

Ramadhan Club starts at 8:20 am prompt – pupils must register to attend.

PREVIOUS ANSWER: Add the letter ‘G’ to make it ‘GONE’.

WINNERS: Nusaybah, 3a | Zahra, 3b.

QUESTION: What has an eye but cannot see?

PRIZE: First 3 correct answers to Br Shawkat C will be rewarded!

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Taqwa & Fasting

In the institution of fasting there are many benefits both for the individual and the society. In fact, the prescribed Islamic `Ibadat, (acts of worship) are in man’s own welfare, and not any benefit to Almighty Allah. Allah (SWT) is not like the so-called rulers and kings of the world who can be pleased just by a word of praise or an act of apparent obedience. He is not dependent on our service. His commands are not for His own gain but only in the interest of the believers themselves. The Qur’an says:

“We bestowed wisdom upon Luqman, (enjoining): ‘Give thanks to Allah.’ Whoso gives thanks to Allah, does so to his own good. And whoso disbelieves (let him know that) Allah is All-Sufficient, Immensely Praiseworthy.”

(Luqman, 31:12)

All glory belongs to Him whether anyone glorifies Him or not. He sends His commands to guide His servants so that they may succeed in this world and in the Hereafter. One of the prayers mentioned in the Qur’an is as follows:

“There are others who say: ‘Our Lord, grant us what is good in this world and what is good in the World to Come, and protect us from the chastisement of the Fire.’” ( Al-Baqarah 2:201)

The main purpose of fasting mentioned in the Qur’an is taqwa. It says:

“Believers! Fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoined upon those before you, that you become God-fearing.” (Al-Baqarah, 2:183)

The Qur’an also says:

“Neither their flesh reaches Allah nor their blood; it is your piety that reaches Him. He has subjected these animals (to you) that you may magnify Allah for the guidance He has bestowed upon you. Give glad

tidings, (O Prophet), to those who do good.” (Al-Hajj 22:37)

The word `taqwa` means fear, precaution and God consciousness. In the Shari`ah it means fear of God and avoidance of disobedience to Him. It includes sincerity and purity of one’s heart from all evil, and intentional adoption of righteousness, piety and good conduct. May Allah (SWT) enable to develop taqwa through fkasting and other acts of worship especially during the month of Ramadhan, Aameen.

Ramadhan 1438H

All Praise is due to Allah, the Most Great! Subhan’Allah, the Month of Mercy has arrived – we are truly blessed to have the opportunity to cleanse our souls, strengthen our imaan and increase our ibadah. All parents/guardians are requested to monitor their children’s tarbiyyah during this month, paying particular attention to prayers, Qur’an recitation, manners and spiritual development. Throughout this holy month, we wish to encourage our pupils to gain all the benefits of Ramadhan and spending their time in ibadah, Insha’Allah. To assist in this, we have of course altered timetables and the school day to a later start. A reminder:

Time Scheduled

8:20 am Ramadhan Club – must be registered

9:20 am Gates Open – all other pupils

9:30 am Morning Registration

3:30 pm Home-Time

Please note that a letter has already been distributed with details of the Ramadhan timings – please refer to this for further information, Insha’Allah. We once again take this opportunity to wish you all a truly blessed Ramadhan for the remaining days – may Allah (SWT) accept our good deeds, du’as and ibadah, Aameen.

Medical Information Parent Volunteers

All parents/guardians please inform the school of any allergy/medical conditions your child may suffer from.

NO NUTS! For the safety of all our pupils, please do NOT send any nuts into school. A lot of our children are allergic to nuts and this measure will help to prevent cross contamination, Insha'Allah. Jazak'Allah hu khayrun for your support in this.

We need your expertise and help! We are looking for parent volunteers to assist the school in the Library, book fairs, trips, fundraisers, events, or in any other way. If you can offer your help or know someone who can volunteer, please contact the Main Office with your details. A letter with further details has been issued and is also available on our website, Insha’Allah.

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What is the EHO at Al-Hijrah School? Pupil of the Week

Al-Hijrah School’s Early Help Offer (EHO) identifies the need for help for children and families as soon as problems start to emerge, or when there is a strong likelihood that problems will emerge in the future. Please see the school website under Parents tab for more information, Insha'Allah. WHAT MAKES UP THE EHO IN SCHOOL?

Pastoral Team School Nurse Family Liaison

Officer

WHO ARE THE DSLS? If you would like to speak to a member of staff about the EHO, then please contact the DSLs below:

Br. Shawkat C Sr. Saima K Br. Amjid H

Well done to the following pupils for getting Pupil of the week:

Class Pupil of the Week

1a Aryan K

2a Medeeha M

2b Zaynab K

3a Yahyaa I | Himayal K

3b Aesha A

4a Sumaya A | Rayyan Q

4b Abrar F | Nahyan

GY5 Hafsa H

BY5 Abdishakor I

GY6 Asiya R

BY6 Ismaaeel A

Other pupils were also celebrated for Writing and Times-Tables – well done to everyone, Masha’Allah.

Hadith/Focus of the Week