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ISNA High Newsletter - May/June 2003
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Contents
Open House and Grade 8 Student Orientation
April 22, 2003 was Open House and Orientation Day at ISNA High
School for students currently enrolled in Grade 8. We were
pleased to welcome students from ISNA Elementary School, Al-Falah
Islamic School and Islamic School of Cambridge, along with their teachers
and parents. Principal of ISNA High School, described what
students can expect as they graduate from Grade 8 and embark upon their
high school studies. Principal outlined the Ontario Ministry of Education's
requirements for graduating with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
and how ISNA High School enables students to fulfil these requirements.
He highlighted special programs and facilities of ISNA High School and
shared some of the success stories of ISNA High students. He also
outlined the school's expectations from students, which include
willingness by students to work hard and to accept responsibility for
meeting the school's high standards of behaviour, strict discipline, good
etiquette and manners.
Students from the elementary schools were treated to lunch and taken on a tour of the physical environment of the school.
Visiting students, teachers and parents showed a great deal of
interest and asked penetrating questions concerning what to expect
if students enrol at ISNA High School for the next school year.
Final Examinations
June 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2003 have
been designated as examination days for students and there will be no other
classes on those days. The examination schedule for Grade 9, 10, and 11 students
is as follows:
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It is essential for students to write their examinations on the designated days. Failure to do so may seriously jeopardize
students' chances of
passing their courses.
University of Waterloo Pascal Mathematics Contest
Every year, the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing, University
of Waterloo, holds competitions in Mathematics and Computing, and the
student with the highest score in a school receives the school champion medal.
ISNA High School students took part in the February 2003 Mathematics
competition. The school champion medal went to Manal Rostom.
Congratulations, Manal!
October 2002 Ontario Secondary School Literacy
Test
Successful completion of the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) is a graduation requirement for all students working
towards an
Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The OSSLT assesses the reading and
writing skills included in the expectations of The Ontario
Curriculum across all subjects up to the end of Grade 9.
All students who attended Grade 10 at ISNA High School in the 2002-2003
school year as well as previously eligible students in Grade
11 wrote the literacy test in October 2002. We are pleased to share our
school results for students eligible to write the test the first time and their
comparison with the Ontario provincial results.
OSSLT October 2002 Results
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ISNA |
Ontario |
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Passed both Reading and
Writing |
71% |
72% |
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Passed Reading only |
0% |
4% |
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Writing only |
17% |
13% |
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Did not Pass Reading or Writing |
12% |
11% |
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Total
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100%
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100%
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Student Council
ISNA High School students expressed an interest in establishing a Student Council at the school. Sister Lubna Ahmed, in a
presentation to
students, outlined the objective and importance of having a student
council, explained the responsibilities of council members, and outlined
different models for electing members.
Students are presently preparing posters and pamphlets as part of an
election campaign for the positions of president and other Student
Council positions. Excitement is high as students and teachers await
election day, which will be held in the near future.
Insha'Allah, the Student Council will provide a forum for students to
develop and practice leadership skills, good citizenship and social
responsibility.
Thank you, Sister Lubna Ahmed, for leading this venture!
War Child Canada and the IRAQ War
Sister Asma Benaissa and Brother Adnan, a husband/wife team of
volunteers, in a special assembly at ISNA High School outlined the work
of War Child Canada in raising awareness and support for war-affected
children and youth globally. The team encouraged students to
explore various possibilities to assist affected communities to overcome
hardships brought about by war.
Students at ISNA High are considering various options and projects to assist children in Iraq. Thank you, Sister Marya
Naeem, for
leading this group!
Muslim Role Models at ISNA
On May 6, 2003, we were pleased to welcome Police Constable Mulham Tayara and Staff Sergeant Jamal Khan from the Toronto
Police
Service, 11 Division, at ISNA High School. Constable Tayara and
Sergeant Khan made a presentation, followed by a question and answer
session, describing their roles and responsibilities with the Toronto
Police Force and sharing some of their experiences. The officers
encouraged students to consider joining the force as a career option.
Students found the session highly stimulating and gained useful
knowledge and information on the functioning of the police force.
ISNA High Girls' Halaqa
Al-hamdulillah, a new halaqa for girls was established at ISNA High School in March. This optional study circle is led by Sister
Heba Attia.
The halaqa provides students with a safe and guided environment in
which to explore Islam in greater depth and addresses topics that affect
the daily life of young Muslim women in Canada. It also serves as a
non-classroom forum for the girls to bond and develop the spirit of
Islamic sisterhood.
With approximately 60% of girls enrolled in the school participating,
these weekly lunch hour sessions have been educational, dynamic,
spiritually challenging and uplifting.
Masha' Allah!
Year-End Wrap-Up
Students are expected to clear out their lockers by June 23, 2003 and to return their textbooks on the respective examination days,
prior to
writing their exams.
June Report Cards
June 30, 2003 is the last day of examinations and the last day of
school for students. End of the year student report cards will be
completed during the first week of July and mailed to parents. Parents
are requested to update their mailing address, in case there have been any
recent changes.
Getting Ready for the New School Year
The school office will be open during the months of July and August. ISNA
High Office Assistant Sr. Solange Waithe, will be available to assist
parents who wish to register new students at that time. Teachers will
be present from August 25, 2003 onward to get ready for the
2003/2004 school year. The first day of school for students is Tuesday,
September 2, 2003.
A Hadith on Knowledge
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Acquire knowledge, and teach
it to people; learn your religious obligations and teach them to people;
learn the Qur'an and teach it to people'. (Darimi)
The Principal and staff of ISNA High School wish all
students and parents a pleasant and relaxing summer.
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