The 2017 CIS Annual Excursion is to Huskisson Bay for a Dolphin Cruise. Saturday, 11 Nov 2017 There will be no classes on the next day – Sunday, 12 Nov, 2017 InshaAllah, we will be travelling by coach for an exciting day of cruising, watching dolphins, fun activities, play and prayer together! For further information about where we are visiting: Dolphin Watch Cruise Currambene Creek. Positioned in a beautiful bush setting in Jervis Bay, the complex includes a large recreation area with native gardens, a mangrove boardwalk, fish feeding pond, boathouse and historic buildings. Please make Duaa that Allah blesses us with a safe and enjoyable day and that the weather is great.

  Assalamu Aalikum Wr Wbr, Dear parents, Alhamdulillah! The following was discussed in our last class. Rituals of Hajj-Things we do in Hajj We go around the ka’bah 7 times, this is called  Tawaf Then we walk between the two hills,  As-Safa  and  Al-Marwah,  7 times  this is called   Sa’i After that we go to Mina. In  Mina  people stay in  tents . On the day of Hajj everyone goes to  ‘Arafat  from Mina-We pray to Allah and ask him to forgive us and guide us. After the sunsets pilgrims leave ‘Arafat for  Muzdalifah . They stay the night in Muzdalifah praying and asking dua. In the morning they return to Mina. First they  throw pebbles  at the  Shaitan  and then  sacrifice an animal  like a goat, cow or sheep. After this the  men shave their hair  or cut it,  women only trim their hair . Then we change to  normal clothes  from Ihram. On the  last day of Hajj , people  go back to the Ka’bah , pray there and do the  farewell Tawaf before leaving for home. *PLEASE REVISE WITH YOUR CHILD FOR

  Levels Lesson Links All levels Especially L1-L3 01-Level 1-3 Hajj Stories 02-Level 1-7-Talbiyya 03-Level 1-7-Etiquette of Eid Eid Salat 01-Levels 3-7 Hajar (a) – lessons we can learn from her Levels 4-7 01-Levels 4-7 The Story of Hajj 02-Levels 4-7 Hajj Brief Summary 03-Level 4-7-Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hajj Levels 5-7 04-Level 5-7-Hajj Step by Step 04-Level 6-7 Types of Hajj 04-Level 6-7-The 5 Days of Hajj-Summary Chart 05-Level 6-7-Six parts of the Talbiyah  

Assalamu Aalikum Wr Wbr, Alhamdulillah the year has gone by quickly and has been fruitful at CIS. My appologies for not posting earlier on this year due to some issues I had with my log in, however JazzakhAllah Khair for your support in the continuity of learning for your child in Islamic studies where our communication has been through the coloured plastic folder and our parent teacher interviews, Alhamdulillah! We began our Term by looking at the duties of a muslim, the five pillars. The children are very good at naming them both in Arabic and english as well as saying the shahadah and naming all the five compulsory prayers relating it to times they are offered during the day. They have a sound understanding of fasting and Zakah too, Allahu Akbar! MashAllah, last lesson we began to focus on Hajj, the fifth pillar and an event that is taking place presently. Please find below an information worksheet which include all the main points we discussed in class. This will help you encourage

Please read the following stories in preparations for the quiz on the 17th of September. 01-Levels 4-7 The Story of Hajj 02-Levels 4-7 Hajj Brief Summary 03-Level 4-7-Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hajj

  Tanween Kasra and Tanween Dhamma Today we learnt Tanween Kasra and Dhamma. The lessons can be found on pages 55 to 59 of Easy Quran Reading The following exercise was given in class (this needs to be completed at home and stuck in their exercise book):  Tanween-Kasra The following is homework:  Tanween Writing Excercises For those who were away, please catch up with the lesson and complete the homework.

  Quran Learning – Juz ‘Amma Links To help with Quran understanding, recitation and memorization it is very important to spend some time  everyday  to read, recite, understand and memorize. Here are some tools that can be helpful: A parent/teacher to teach, listen and correct recitation and memorization daily/regularly. use a Quran App or CD or online resource to listen-to and repeat the ayaat they have to memorize: Highly recommended for Levels 1-5:  Quran IQ for FREE at  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.quraniq&hl=en . This is a really good app  to learn and understand the meaning of words and ayaat  of surahs that the children are currently learning from Levels 1-5. It comes in the form of short lessons which are marked and can be tracked. For Example: Level 1-3: Lessons 1 to 15 Level 4: Lessons 57 to 79 Level 5: Suratul A’laa – lessons 148 to 157; al-Ghashiya – lessons 139 to 147 al-Fajr – lessons 125 to 138 al-Balad – lessons 115 to 124 Highly recommended

  Level 3 Quran with Sr Saima Week 1 – 16 July, 2017 Welcome back to CIS in Term 3. Sr Saima is away for a couple of weeks, Sr Sumaiya will be taking her Quran lessons with Level 3, inshaAllah. It was disappointing to see only 10 students back on day one (16 July) out of 28 students! For those who were absent, please use the notes below to help your child catch up. It was noted that many of the students do not have the textbook: Juz ‘Amma Vol 1: If your child has not received the book please collect one from the office before class starts next week. If the book has been lost, you will need to purchase a replacement. LESSON 16 July, 2017 We are studying Surah al-‘Asr and will continue this for the next two weeks, inshaAllah. What we did: recited and repeated the surah together a few times. Please use this link to recite and memorize (or correct memorization):     https://www. youtube.com/watch?v= iFQZ7YNvleo discussed the general story of surah al-Asr: shortest surah in the Quran, 103rd

Term 4:  08 Oct – 10 Dec, 2017 Special Dates in Term 4: Sat, Oct 21 – ACT-CLSA Open Day, CIS Students performing Sat, Nov 11 – 2017 CIS Excursion to Huskisson Bay, Dolphin Watch Cruise Sun, Dec 10 – Prize-Giving Assembly, Lunch, Last Day of the Term

All Parents and Guardians are invited to attend the CIS Annual General Meeting to be held on 28 May, 2017. This is your opportunity to learn of our financials, progress and hurdles in all areas over the past year, contribute to the running of CIS and give your feedback. Further details will be posted closer to the day, inshaAllah. Classes will run as normal on the day.

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held at CIS on 2 April, 2017. This will also be the last day of Term 1, with Term 2 starting on Sun, 30 April, inshaAllah You can make bookings by logging into the PTO website using the personal username and pin that will be provided to you by email.

There will be no classes on Sunday, 12 March due to the Canberra Day Long Weekend. Praying that everyone has a safe holiday and looking forward to seeing you on 19 March.

  Asalamoalikum wrmt, Today we learnt Page no 7 with Fatha and joining of alphabets.Students are requested to work hard and practice alphabets at home. Next week is long weekend and the school will be closed. In Sha ALLAH when they return we will separate them in groups as per their progress.

Al Hamdu llillah we practised Tawuz and Tasmiya, Alphabets with Fatha.Bite your tongue letters, Throat letters.

Asalamoalikum wrmt, a great link to help students practice makharij and tajweed step by step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQihRR1zIow&list=PL017F524E769928E9

  Asalamoalikum wrmt, Today we learnt the Alphabets of Arabic with bite your tongue letters, ث، ذ، ظ and a little about throttle letters. Please let the kids go to www.Islamicplayground.com to play with words. and if you can download app from play store. learnarabicwithkareema It will help students learn fast. In Sha ALLAH I am trying to upload the green book in audio for kids to practice at home but it might take a little while, In the meanwhile the links mentioned below can help a little, though not all have good makharij but only for recognition of Alphabets.