RELIGION & VALUES

Dear Parents,

Ramadan is a special month of the year when Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. It is a time for additional prayers, charity, caring and sharing. The sharing of a meal with the community at school forges positive relationships and builds harmony and understanding.

On Friday, 25th May 2018, Sirius College Shepparton Campus organised its Annual Iftar Dinner Program at G.V. Hotel, Shepparton. The dinner was attended by the parents, students, friends, family members, former Sirius College students and our school staff. Mrs. Susanne Gill, Principal Tatura Primary School, Ann and Peter Roberts and some members of “Save the Children” team also attended the dinner. Imams from different mosques gave us the honour to join us for the dinner including Mr. Ali Juma, Imam of Afghani Mosque, Mr. Elham Bardi, Imam of Albanian mosque. Imam of Iraqi mosque Mr. Shaik Yasin was invited but unfortunately he could not make it because he was overseas. Mr. Lelik, Mr. Demirbas and Mr. Karabatan came from Melbourne to attend this event. We were delighted to host approximately 172 guests.

The program started with the recitation of holy Quran followed by the campus principal Mr. Adem Engin’s speech. Students from different year levels presented various items related to the Islam especially about Ramadan and Eid ul Fitar. These items include recitation and translation of different verses of Quran, performances on various nasheeds and speeches about different topics. I truly appreciate all the students who participated and performed during Iftar Dinner Program. They spend a lot of energy and effort to prepare their items. Thanks to our hosts Diya & Raihaan, our Stage managers, Tahira Quwat & Saira Juma and all the student managers.

The Iftar Dinner was a great opportunity to meet our parents, friends and families, face to face. It was fantastic to see our former Sirius College students with their families, enjoying the company of their old and new friends. We are very thankful to the community members who attended the Iftar Dinner, for taking the time out of their precious, packed routines and spending it with us. I wish these celebrations of Ramadan will lead us to the path of a perfect social harmony.