Term 1 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters

السلام عليكم

Alhamdulillah we are about to complete Term 1 of 2025, which has been quite successful. Insha Allah the end of daylight would contribute to improving our school's operations, especially the organisation of dhuhr prayers. I must admit that the Ramadan timetable this year was fairly chaotic, mainly due to daylight saving. I request the PnF to discuss the Ramadan timetable for 2026 now so that we inform you at the start of the academic year to make suitable arrangements. If the PnF decides not to shorten the teaching hours during Ramadan, I will follow the advice.  

Concern #1 - Improper Uniform
Some students do not wear proper uniforms. I request you to ensure that your child comes to the school in full uniform including black shoes with white socks and head covering prescribed by the school (Please label their clothes as we have tens of uniforms lying in the lost property boxes). I am sure that you wouldn't like us to turn your child back due to a deficient uniform. From the start of Term 2, Insha Allah, the class teachers will implement the uniform policy strictly. If you need to buy part or full uniform, please contact the front office

Concern #2 - Authorisation for picking up your child by third party
Some parents organise to drop off and pick up their children with their relatives or friends. While this is normal practice, the school needs authorisation by the parents to pick up their child by a third party. You can pick up an authorization form from the front office or download it from the school website. 

Concern # 3 - Pickup Arrangements
The safety of children is our top priority. We are providing staff to manage drop-off and pick-up operations to ensure safety for all.

To avoid congestion at the pickup time, we shall continue to use front and rear pickup arrangements as before:

1. All High School boys and their siblings will be released for pickup from the Rear Gate located on O'Keefe Avenue
2. All other children will be available for pickup from the front car park 

Concern #4 - Late information about Early Pickup
It has been found that some parents call the school quite late for an early pick up of their child. From now on, the school will make arrangements for early pick up for only those children whose parents call the school by 12 PM, except for emergencies. 

We are always eager to receive your suggestions and feedback to improve the school's operations. 

With Warm Regards

Dr Mohammad Yamin PhD (ANU)
Principal | Taqwa School
principal@taqwaschool.act.edu.au