Welcome To IQRA School

5 Feb 2026

Dear Parents,

We are excited to let you know of upcoming extra curricular sports at Iqra School.

1.  Chess- Chess Power has started on 4 February, and next it will be 11 February, 25 March and 1 April - just four sessions  on Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45pm in room 7. In an effort to boost numbers, we are also happy to offer a free trial for students that would like to try the first class.Please register directly with Chess Power and see the attached flyer. The coach allocated for this term is Coach Chinmay Teke. Here is a link to Chinmay's coaches profile https://www.chesspower.co.nz/blog/2242168. Cost is $85 per term.

2.  Boys soccer- Unfortunately our coach Jibreal is unable to continue coaching on Thursdays to our junior and senior boys.  If you know of any adult who is keen to take over this role please contact the principal. Cost is $25 per term on Thursdays 3:45-4:45pm on the upper court.

3. Girls soccer- This will resume after Ramadan, 3:45-4:45pm on Mondays on the upper court. Cost is $25 per term. Confirmation of the date and time will be sent to parents.

4. Arts and Crafts- This class will resume in Term 2, Tuesdays 3:45-4:45pm, in the hall.  More information of this to come.

5. Archery- This will resume after Ramadan, in the garage/ lower court, 11:00am. Cost is $25 per term.  More information about this will come. Please register with Mr Thomas                      (thomas.rutten@iqra.school.nz)

6. Karate- This will resume after Ramadan, in the hall, 3:45-4:45pm. Cost is $25 per term.  More information about this will come. Please register with Mr Anzar (anzar.chida@iqra.school.nz)

7. Tennis- Our coach Bryan will resume tennis on the lower courts on Tuesdays, 10 Feb, 3:45-4:45pm. Cost is $200 per term. Please complete the attached registration form and email it directly to the coach.

For more detail, attached is the Sports Booklet 2026, you can also find it at the reception.

Thank you and kind regards,

Iqra School

Sports-Booklet-2026.pdf

5 Feb 2026

???? “Welcoming Ramadan Together”

Student & Family Video Competition

Iqra School is excited to announce a Student & Family Ramadan Video Competition! This competition encourages families to prepare for Ramadan together, share meaningful reflections, and celebrate Islamic values such as Du'a, gratitude, and family bonding, all while expressing creativity in a sincere and meaningful way.

Competition Task
Students, with the support of their families, are invited to create a short video welcoming the month of Ramadan.

The video may include:

• A Ramadan greeting and Du’a.
• How the family prepared for Ramadan
• Ramadan decorations at home
• How the family plans to make this Ramadan different or more meaningful

⏱ Video Guidelines

• Length: 1–3 minutes
• Language: Arabic, English, or a combination
• Participants: Student must appear in the video (family involvement encouraged)

Format: Landscape preferred

Submission: Y1,2 and 3 to email to the Islamic Studies teacher (diana.nazzal@iqra.school.nz).
Y4-8 will be assigned this on Google classroom and it can be submitted there.

Timeline
Launch date: 5th February 2026

Submission deadline: 17th February 2026

Judging Criteria (Total: 20 points)

1. Islamic Content & Meaning (5 points)

• Includes a Ramadan greeting and/or Du'a
• Reflects correct Islamic values and understanding of Ramadan
• Shows intention and respect for the sacred month

2. Family Preparation & Reflection (5 points)

• Clearly explains how the family prepared for Ramadan
• Includes thoughtful reflection on making Ramadan special or different
• Demonstrates family involvement and teamwork

3. Student Voice & Participation (5 points)

• Student speaks clearly and confidently
• Student plays an active role in explaining ideas
• Message is age-appropriate and authentic

4. Creativity & Presentation (5 points)

• Creative ideas or thoughtful presentation
• Effective use of simple props, decorations, or visuals
• Clear sound and visuals (quality over complexity)

Awards & Recognition

Top Winner: Achieves excellence in all four judging areas and will receive a Ramadan Goodie Basket 

Other Awards ( a certificate of participation)

• Best Islamic Message
• Best Family Involvement
• Most Thoughtful Ramadan Preparation
• Most Creative Presentation

All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Important Notes for Families

• Professional filming or editing is not required
• Simplicity and sincerity are valued over performance
• Parent supervision is required during filming

Wishing you a blessed Ramadan!

 Ghada Smaik

Special Character Department

 

4 Feb 2026

Re: Meet the Teacher – Afternoon Session

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We can’t wait to see you all today at our Meet the Teacher afternoon session! This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and learn about classroom routines, expectations, and Term 1 learning.

• Wednesday, 4 February
• 3:45 – 4:30 pm
• School Hall (then classrooms)

Looking forward to seeing you soon and working together for a wonderful year ahead.

Kind regards,
Leanne Chartrand
Principal
Iqra School