Sunnah 2 Smile Week

Primary Highlights: Creativity and Wellbeing

Last week, our Primary students embraced Sunnah to Smile Mental Health Week, a special initiative highlighting the importance of self-care, supporting others, and living the Sunnah of smiling. 

Each year level engaged in tailored workshops: Foundation to Year 2 enjoyed a Wellness Picnic exploring emotional vocabulary and simple strategies for managing feelings; Years 3–4 focused on recognising and expressing emotions to strengthen self-regulation; while Years 5–6 learned practical ways to adapt to change and build resilience.

The schoolyard was alive with craft activities during recess and lunch, all designed to promote kindness, joy, and positivity. To conclude the week, the SRC led a successful fundraiser, uniting the school community in charity. 

A special assembly for Years 3–6 reinforced the core message: care for yourself, support others, and follow the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (SAW), who said, “Your smile for your brother is charity.”

Secondary Highlights: Turning Learning into Action

We recently marked a special milestone for ICOM, with our inaugural Sunnah To Smile Week!

It was a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing, while reminding us all that at ICOM, we belong, we are supported, and we are valued.

The week kicked off with special incursions led by our dedicated Counsellors, team-building activities, delicious fruit skewers and chocolate fountains, and the creation of a beautiful mural showcasing what makes our students smile. It was a true reminder that sometimes the smallest things have the biggest impact, and that everyone’s “happy place” is both special and unique.

Our week concluded with a vibrant assembly that brought to life the true meaning of Sunnah To Smile, featuring wonderful performances, heartfelt poems, and a little quiz for some friendly competition.

And though Sunnah To Smile Week has come to an end, let us continue to live by the Sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ:“The best of you are those who bring the greatest benefit to others.” So remember to check-in on others, say hello and smile, for you could be the one positive part of someone's day!