Assistant Principal Report

Hello everyone,

Ramadan

Ramadan started on Monday, 11th of March and ends around Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th of April. This is one of the holiest months for Muslims and is connected to the lunar cycle. Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

The word ‘Ramadan’ comes from the Arabic world ‘Ramad / Ramida’ which means scorching heat or drought. So, the word Ramadan means abstinence from eating and/or drinking anything from dawn till dusk. Muslims mark this by fasting and spiritual reflection.

When the sun sets, there is a communal meal called Iftar, where you break your fast, usually with your family or friends.  Traditionally, Muslims break their fast by eating dates to emulate how the Prophet Mohammed broke his fast.  But the month of Ramadan is about more than just fasting.

You are also encouraged to do good deeds such as charity and abstain from sinful acts such as gossip.  It's also a month of self-reflection and a way for Muslims to develop positive habits that can be brought forward once Ramadan is over.

Eid al-Fitr, is a three-day festival marking the end of Ramadan, also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast. Over that period, Muslims have family, friends, and neighbours over, indulging them in a feast and eating traditional foods only made during this time. Muslims also decorate their homes and wear new clothes, and children and the elderly receive gifts or money packets.

There are many ways to wish someone well during Ramadan. Here are a few ideas for Ramadan greetings you can share with friends or co-workers, and no, you don't have to be participating in Ramadan to say these greetings:

• Happy Ramadan
• Ramadan Mubarak which means "blessed Ramadan"
• Ramadan Kareem which means "generous Ramadan"

It's helpful to think of these as festive greetings in the same way as "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hanukkah".

Information sourced from ABC News & includes statements from the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad.

Crazy Hair Day

On Thursday 28th March (the last day of Term 1), we will be having a Crazy Hair Day! Come to school with your hair coloured or in a crazy different style for a gold coin donation (school uniform still required). Any money raised will be donated to the World’s Greatest Shave.

I (Ms Scott) am participating in the World’s Greatest Shave to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation to support Australians facing blood cancer. For my part, I will be shaving my hair off at assembly that day.

Teeth On Wheels 

Your child should bring home a form for Teeth On Wheels. Should you wish your child to access this opportunity to have their teeth checked at school, please complete the form and return to school by Tuesday 26th March. 

OR, you can scan the QR code on the signs at school and complete the form online.

2024 Term 1 Challenge of the Week

Students collaborating for week 5’s challenge earnt a PAC each. 

Math Problem Search (Addition)

The students were:

Boston 5A (& big sister)

Sabrina 3C (& mum & dad))

Alessio 3B (& mum & dad)

Dion 1B (& mum)

Week 7’s math's puzzle is:

‘Multiplication Problem Table’       

The aim is to collaborate with 1 -3 friends or family members (no more than 4 people per entry) to solve the puzzles. There will be more than one puzzle so try to solve as many as you can!

Please hand your answers to the office before 3.30pm on Thursday 21st March.

Thank you,

Deanne Scott

Assistant Principal

Many thanks,

Spira Antonopoulos

Acting Assistant Principal