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SNMC School News

Dear Parents,
In accordance with the South Nepean Muslim Community vision and mission statement, you are invited to the “meet the teacher” day scheduled next
week Saturday 10 December from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A note was sent home with the time slot to meet your child teacher. The interview is meant to be a means for the parents to get involved in their child’s
performance, behaviour, and education at SNMC.
Looking forward meeting you inshalah at the allocated time.

Wasalam
SNMC administration

NOTE: Please note that there will be no school next week and we will have only parents-teachers interview (December 10th 2011) Last day of classes this term is December 17th inshalah

SNMC School Mission

• Prepare the 2^nd generation of Muslim Canadian citizens to be a part of a multi-culture society;
• Equip them with information on the good behaviour & excellent conduct expected from a Muslim.
• Promote the highest level of ethics & morality as well as the deeds of Islamic culture to the students
• Bridge the understanding of Muslim faith to the day-to-day practices of the students’ life.

A message from the SNMC School Principal

Salamu Alikym Brothers and Sisters,

In the SNMC, we are hoping to achieve key cornerstones in the lives of our students, namely, loving Allah (SWT), and planting the seeds of the Islamic pillars in the hearts of the upcoming, new generation.

We are very honoured to have been selected by the parents of our Barrhaven community to carry the message of Islamic belief and pass it to our students: A message that Allah (SWT) gave before to messengers and prophets among them our beloved prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Our role in the SNMC School concentrates on five main cornerstones:

Explain and plant the right belief and rituals in the hearts, minds, and behaviours of our students based on our holly Qur'an and the Sunnah of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

Translate all the teachings of our wonderful religion to practical examples and concrete understandings in a manner that helps them in their real day-to-day life. For example, the concepts of respect to the elderly, kindness to neighbours, generosity with guests; loving brothers and sisters, respecting parents and grandparents, among others.

Observe the tradition of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) in our beliefs, behaviours, and communication.

Allow students to expand their knowledge by invoking into meaningful discussions, listening to their questions, and addressing them properly based on the tradition of Islam.

Relate to our community in Barrhaven and always be a part of our multi-cultural society, through bridging the different religious groups and backgrounds with respect and dignity. Al-hamdu Lillah, many achievements have happened during this scholastic year thanks to the wonderful group of students, the dedication of teachers and staff, and importantly the highly appreciated cooperation from the parents and guardians.

Every month, teachers are introducing key concept, and important moral for the Muslim character that are being taught and practiced at school. For example, we started talking about Honesty or Amana, followed by the Salah or praying. In doing so, and as you have seen with your child’s work, we have started the Salah schedule hoping to create the habit of performing the salah 5 times a day for our children. We have explained the importance associated with that practice (i.e. being the second pillar of Islam, respecting the praying times, being organized etc.). This practice is intended to build confidence in the students and make them proud of what they are doing. At the end of each month, prayers’ schedules are collected and a prize is given to “the best salah performer” who did not miss any salah. In this yearbook, you will recognize many faces in our school in the following few pages who got prizes for their excellent performance and attitudes in the school.

In addition, we have also tried to get the students involved in more entertaining activities by engaging them in the school choir, singing and practicing some wonderful Islamic songs and anachid. Students were so excited by this ritual and have performed more than once to the rest of the school.

Finally, and in addition to our commitment, and in order to build your child’s Islamic education, and taking an active role in the learning process, it is important for parents to work with their children to complete their assigned homework, keep up-to-date with exam dates and preparation, and bring up any issues, concerns, comments to the teacher or principal.

Regular communication with the teachers is essential in promoting an enriched learning environment. Students will have a weekly memorization of the Holy Qur’an, a portion of Islamic Studies, and reading and writing Arabic. It is very important to make sure students are on-track in terms of these requirements (please refer to the school curriculum for more information).

We thank all of you for joining the SNMC school, and as Allah (SWT) says in his Holy Book:

“Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds, and [so will] Hid Messenger ad the believers” (9:105)
“وقل اعملوا فسيري الله عملكم ورسوله والمؤمنون”

Dr.  Aliaa Dakroury
SNMC School Principal
aliaa_dakroury@hotmail.com

SNMC School Administration

Dr. Emdad Khan  -President and Chair
Dr. Aliaa Dakroury  -Principal
Imam Dr Zijad Delic- Overall Quality and Curriculum Control
Usman Khan  -Vice Principal (Admin)
Amal Salem  -Vice Principal (Academic)
Lenna Atalla  -Administration officer
Faisal Shaikh  -Registrar
Raheem Uddin Syed  -Vice Principal (Finance)
Abdulrahman  -Asst Admin officer
Fatima Shamraiz  -Asst Admin officer

School Background

In collaboration with the Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), the SNMC is supporting the International Languages program that is running in: Arabic, Urdu, Bangla, Dari & Somali Languages. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Using a selection of Qur’an and Islamic studies materials, the SNMC offers and runs its Islamic Program for the 13^thyear serving our Muslim community living in Barrhaven. Currently, SNMC provides Islamic studies in English, Arabic, and French languages.

Location:                       Adrienne Clarkson School Public School
Address:                       170 Stoneway Drive, Nepean, Ontario
Time:                            Saturdays from 12.15 p.m. to  3:00 p.m.

Fees

Language school program ($10 for full year, to be paid directly to the OCDSB).
SNMC Islamic school ($210 payable at the time of registration (or 3 post dated checks of $75 each).
Students who are unable to pay due to financial restrains, they can request SNMC subsidy by applying in confidence to info@snmc.ca .

SNMC 2011 Scholarships

SNMC (South Nepean Muslim Community) is Nepean-based grass root non-profit and charity organization. It provides tutoring services, helps local community and needy families, and supports students in their studies by providing books, equipment and tuition aid. SNMC scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students proceeding from one year to another studying towards their first degree in a high school, college, and/or university in the city of Ottawa. Recipients will have to demonstrate a financial need; must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada; demonstrated a strong commitment to community work; not holding any other scholarships, bursaries, and/or grants; and a holding good academic standing. Recipients will be receiving the award during the June Fundraising dinner. A total of 21 scholarships will be awarded valued at $15000 in total, in the award ceremony on June 5 SNMC fundraising dinner. Deadline to submit the application has been EXTENDED to May 15, 2011.
Please refer the following documentation for details and application procedures.