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Welcome To IQRA School

Providing high quality learning and education in an Islamic environment based on Quran and Sunnah

 

Enrolments

Enrollment is now open for a limited number of spaces in Year 5, and Years 7 & 8 -  enroll now to join our vibrant learning community at Iqra School!

 

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Our mission

Providing high quality learning and education in an Islamic environment based on the Quran and Sunnah

Our vision

All Iqra students will be active learners, contributors and participants in the Muslim community, New Zealand and the world

Principal's Welcome


Dear Parents and Guardians,

Assalamu Alaikum Everyone.

I hope this message finds you well today. I am delighted to be appointed the new Principal of Iqra School starting Term Three. I have already been so welcomed to the school by wonderful staff and students who have gone out of their way to make sure I am well supported here at Iqra School. I have taught over two decades in a number of roles in educational leadership, including ACG Sunderland School and St. Cuthbert’s College. I have a passion for primary education, a commitment to inclusivity and a dedication to fostering a collaborative learning environment. I have gained invaluable experience raising students’ progress and improving outcomes for students. My values align seamlessly with the mission of Iqra School and I am eager to begin work alongside specialised staff, hard working teachers and wonderful students. The Board of Trustees have enabled me to have a wonderful transition with Dr. Stephen Kendall-Jones, and I am grateful for the smooth handover that has transpired.

It is a privilege and humbling to become part of the Iqra School community amongst the special character that only Iqra School can bring. Thank you so much for all the support already shown me. I am excited to start a new chapter here at Iqra School. Your engagement and cooperation are invaluable to me as we continue to cultivate a nurturing, respectful and enriching environment for all our students. Please pop in and say hello when you are next at Iqra School!

Kind regards,

Leanne Chartrand

Principal

Principal's Welcome

About IQRA School

Assalamu Alaikum and Kia Ora Koutou, IQRA School formerly known as IQRA Elementary is a state-integrated area school catering to students from year 1 to year 8. IQRA was established in 2016 by our proprietors Algoritmi Educational Trust.

We are focused on providing quality education by developing our own IQRA special character curriculum. The IQRA special character curriculum is made up of Islamic Studies, Quran and Arabic Language intertwined through the New Zealand Curriculum and the learning context. We also have formal Quran and Arabic language lessons. 

We look forward to working with all of you on the journey to making our school a leading Islamic School in New Zealand that ensures our students stay connected with our faith, languages, cultures and strong heritage.

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What's happening at Iqra School?

Upcoming Events in June

Mon 22

Week 10

22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026

Mon 29

Week 11

29 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026

Latest Notices

Pick up from the classroom
24 Jun 2026

Salam, 

Kindly pick up your children from the classroom due to the rain weather. 

Regards, 

Iqra school 

Parent Workshop on Wellbeing: Healthy Active/ Counselling and Modesty and Protection programme
24 Jun 2026

17.6.26

RE. Parent Workshop on Wellbeing: Healthy Active/ Counselling and Modesty and Protection programme

 

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

 

There will be a wonderful opportunity to take part in three short workshops.

 Date: Tuesday 28 July, week 2 of term 3

Time: 3:45-4:45pm

Where: School hall

 

  1. The first is hosted by Healthy Active Learning (HAL) and the facilitator, Choiwee Moon, will give tips and ideas to keeping kids healthy through nutrition.  Learning about nutrition is essential because it directly dictates how your body functions, heals, and performs daily.
  2. The second is hosted by Areej Arif, our local counsellor.  She will explain the counselling process and how to have your child access this great programme at Iqra School. This is important because it equips children with emotional intelligence, active listening skills and the framework needed going through mental health challenges.
  3. The third is hosted by Miss Ghada Smaik, and she will explain the Modesty and Protection programme at Iqra School, and especially for year 6,7,8. This is essential to empower children to understand personal boundaries, safeguard their dignity and cultivate healthy relationships.

 

We hope you jot these three sessions held back to back on Tuesday 28 July, in your diary and don’t miss it.

Kind regards
Leanne Chartrand

Principal

Y7/8 Camp payment
23 Jun 2026

Assalammualaikum Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As we prepare for our upcoming Year 7/8 Camp, we kindly request that all camp payments be made by Friday, 21 August 2026 (Week 5 of Term 3).

Camp dates: 21st - 23rd October 

Camp Cost: $200.00 per student (This includes site use, equipment, and catering.)

Money Back Opportunity:
You can claim back approximately one-third of the camp cost by completing a donation tax credit claim. Simply click on the provided link and submit the attached Donation Tax Credit Form.

https://www.ird.govt.nz/-/media/project/ir/home/documents/forms-and-guides/ir500---ir599/ir526/ir526.pdf?modified=20250310024210

Payment Details:

Account Name: Iqra School Board 

Account Number: 12-3034-021847-00

Reference: Camp_student name

Need Support?
Kindly contact the school office if the cost presents any financial challenge or if you would like to arrange a payment plan. 

We want every student to have the opportunity to attend and participate in this valuable experience.

Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to an exciting and memorable camp for all students.

Kind regards,

Year 7/8 Team

NZ Education Excellence Awards- Wednesday 24 June 2026
23 Jun 2026

New Zealand Education Excellence Awards

Congratulations to Iqra School for being shortlisted as a finalist in all of New Zealand for Student Engagement and Attendance. 

Livestream Link 


The event will be livestreamed 3:30pm-6:00pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026.  Feel free to join us on the link and invite your friends/whānau to do the same.


https://vimeo.com/event/5970440

 

Thank you for your support!

Leanne Chartrand

Principal, Iqra School

 

 
 

 

 

New-Zealand-Education-Excellence-Awards-note-home.docx

Information session about the Modesty and Protection Curriculum
22 Jun 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We warmly invite you to attend an information session about the Modesty and Protection Curriculum that will be taught during Term 3.

The sessions will be held from 3:00 pm–3:20 pm in the School Hall on the following dates:

Year 1,3: Monday 29 June
Year 5: Thursday 25 June


During the session, you will have the opportunity to view and discuss the curriculum resources that will be used with students. The books will be distributed to students at the beginning of next term, and this meeting will allow parents and caregivers to:

Look through the books and teaching materials
Learn about the purpose and objectives of the curriculum
Understand how the content will be presented to students
Ask any questions you may have


We encourage all parents and caregivers to attend and learn more about this important programme.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Jazakum Allah Khair

Director of Special Character

Ghada Smaik

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