30 APRIL 09

MAY 2009

12 Tue NAPLAN Language

13 Wed NAPLAN Reading

14 Thu NAPLAN Numeracy

25 Mon Curriculum DayNo School for All Students

28 Thu Immunization Year 10

27 Wed ICAS Computer Competition

JUNE 2009

1- 4 Exam Week Years 9-10

05 Fri Report Writing DayNo School for All Students

08 Mon Queen’s B’Day - Public HolidayNo School for All Students

09 Tue VCE Exams

10 Wed ICAS Science Competition

11 Thu GAT Exam

15 - 16 Year 10 Work Experience

16 Tue ICAS Spelling, Writing Comp.

18 Thu Last Day for All Students

19 Fri Last Day for Term2Parent/Teacher Interview Interim Report Distribution9:30 am - 6:00 pm

JULY 2009

Mon 13 Term 3 Starts

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEAssalamu Alaikum

Dear students, parents and staff,

Welcome to Term 2. As usual it will be a very full term. Term two seems to have begun smoothly and everyone has got down to work very quickly. We have had some staffing changes this term. Ms Nazanin Kazeme has replaced Mrs Seyma Yagci who is on maternity leave and Mr Karan Kanwal has replaced Mrs Ebru Karahan who is on maternity leave too.

I would like to inform you that students in Year 3,5, 7 and 9 will be tested in English and Maths on the 12, 13th and 14th of May 2009 at the College. The results of the NAPLAN Test will be informed to parents in Term 3. It is important that good study and organizational practices are first in placed at the very beginning so that all study works are completed to the best possible standard and that deadlines are met. Parents can assist students by providing support and encouragement by adopting a firm approach to all study routines.

I am happy to meet our students that they have to come to school in full winter school uniform in Term 2 and 3. Guidelines on all uniform policy and behaviour are clearly outlined by Vice Principals and Coordinators. As principal of the College, I appreciate your high standard of behaviour at the College.

I would like to inform you that parents’ car park has been completed at the back of the library. You have to enter the car park form Corinella Crescent and exit from Inverloch Crescent from Monday, 27 of April 2009. Parents will not use the staff car park. Please ensure that you do not park on “Keep Clear” and “No Standing” zones at the car park. Please drop off and pick up your children in a safe way and adhere to the safety rules to make our college a safe and secure place for our children. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

I wish you have a happy and productive term at the College.

May the peace and blessing of Allah be upon you all.

Wassalam,

Mr. Yusuf KircaPrincipal

On the authorıty of Abu - Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him), who said:The Messanger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Do you know what backbiting is?” The companions said: ‘Allah and his Messenger know best.’ He (the Prophet) said: “Backbiting is talking about your brother in his absence and about what he hates.” One of the companions said: ‘Messenger of Allah, if there is really that shortcoming in my brother what do I say?’ The Prophet said: “If what you say is true even then, you backbite him and if no such thing exists in him then you brought a false accusation against him.”

(Muslim)

EMA 2009IMPORTANT

ALL EMA APPLICANTS

First Installment of EMA cheques have arrived.

Please collect your cheques from the General Office between

8:00am - 5:00pm.

Parents who have applied for automatic banking will have their payments in their bank

accounts.

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LATENESSPunctuality is essential at Ilim College. Students who are repeatedly late will be given after school detention or lunch time detention. Students must provide a note if they are late as a result of appointment or illness. If VCE students are late for a subject, it will be considered as an unapproved absence for that particular period.

ABSENCE NOTES

It is important that all students bring a note from parents explaining their absence or present a medical certificate.

PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL EXCURSIONS

It is College policy that students will only be permitted to participate in school excursions if correct uniform is being worn and all expenses relating to the excursion have been paid in advance. For excursions outside the College area, parents will be provided with a special notice/consent form for each excursion. Verbal consent is not allowed. Parents must fill in the consent form, sign it and return it to the classroom/homeroom teacher.

CHANGE Of DETAILS

When you change your address, telephone number, custody issues or any other details, please inform the college office as soon as possible. Not providing correct details of your residential address and contact number will result in termination of your child/(ren)’s enrolment.

MOBILE PHONES, iPODS, JEWELLERY

The above items are not to be brought to school under any circumstances. All these items will be confiscated if students disregard this rule and attempt to use phones. If parents need to contact students during the day, this must be done through the college phone 93023770.

THINGS TO REMEMBER Urgent Attention! Medication Authorization FormsParents should fill out an authorization form which is available at the office for students on medication.

STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA

Students with Asthma should carry their pump with them at all times. However, the school has spare pumps in the sick bay.

STUDENTS WITH ALLERGY

Students with Epipen should pass their Epipen to our school nurse Ms. Nese.

DROPPING OFF YOUR CHILDREN:Please ensure you have left your child’s class by 8:45am. Parents are asked not to occupy the teachers time with personal issues of their child in the mornings as classes begin at 8:50am.

PARENTS, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE SCHOOL CORRIDORS

THE SCHOOL CORRIDORS BEFORE 3:25PM

TO PICK YOUR CHILDREN UP A great deal of noise and disruption is caused at the end of the day with a build up of parents that enter the school early. We kindly ask parents to wait outside or in their cars if they arrive before 3:25pm. Thank you for your co-operation.

CHILDREN MUST NOT BE DROPPED OFF EARLIER THAN 8:15AM AND MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 4:00PM.

There is no supervision available before and after these times unless children are placed in after school care. For the safety of your child(ren) please ensure you adhere to the times.

HAIR STYLE FOR SCHOOLStudents hair must be of natural colour. Hair cuts for boys should be of equal length & kept short. No tails are allowed for boys. Use of gel or other types of hair products is also not allowed. Students who do not obey the college rules will be sent home immediately.

SCHOOL BAGSA reminder that all primary and secondary students can buy the official school back pack. The school bag is compulsory for primary students and lower secondary students.

COLLEGE DIARIESAll primary from grade 4 to grade 6 are required to purchase an Ilim college diary for 2009.

SCHOOL UNIFORMEvery Ilim College student must wear the full school uniform. Sports uniform is compulsory for students from grade prep to year 10 during sports day. Parents please note; consistent care of hygiene and appearance of uniform. It makes a difference to your child.

Dear Teacher,

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Primary School News

SWIMMING PROGRAMSwimming Program will be conducted for participating grade 5/6 boys/girls 4th & 18th May and 1st & 15th June.

Mr. Dogan AkinSenior Primary Coordinator

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Reminder to all parents who have children participating in the challenge to hand in reading records each Monday morning, to

their classroom teacherMs. Ayse Yavuz

NAPLAN TEST DATESFor GrAdes 3, 5, 7 & 9

Language : Tuesday, 12 May 2009 Reading: Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Writing: Thursday, 14 May 2009

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LOST PROPERTYLost property is placed opposite to the Public Phone (close to main office). Parents are welcome to look for their lost property. Please make sure your child (s) possessions are labeled with the name and current class as it is impossible to distribute unnamed lost property . Unnamed lost property will be kept for two weeks and then given to the school Uniform Shop as second hand or they are thrown away. It is unhygienic to keep them any longer.

CHECKING YOUR CHILD’S CLOTHINGSometimes items of clothing go missing because they are taken home accidentally by other children. Parents/carers should check their child’s clothing to make sure they have not picked up someone else’s property by mistake. If your child brings home an item that is not theirs, make sure it is returned to the child’s teacher or to the Uniform Shop as soon as possible.

UNIFORM /BOOK SHOP NOTICESummer uniform of white polo’s and yellow polo’s are on special for half price until the end of second term.

Any queries or orders for smaller or larger sizes please contact Mrs.Songul Onan.

Uniform /Book Shop ManagerMs. Songul Onan

LIBRARY MESSAGE

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to term 2. We would like inform you that the library has undergone a facelift. Please feel free to come along and visit our library.

Also, please ensure that your childs overdue books are returned to the library at your earliest convenience.

Many thanks for your assistance in this matter.

Library ManagerMs. Halide Okmen

2010 Enrolments are now OPEN

Last day for 2010 Primary applications : 10-August-2009 Primary Entrance Exam : 13 - August 2009 Prep Interviews : 25 & 26 - August 2009 Last day for 2010 Secondary Applications : 30 - October 2009

Secondary Entrance Exam : Potential students can sit for their entrance exam on the day of application.

2010 SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

Last day :23 - October - 2009

A non-refundable $20 Scholarship Application Fee is applicable to all students

who are applying for scholarship.

EXTENDED ABSENCEShould your child be absent from the College for any reason for 5 consecutive days or more, the office should be informed and an “Extended Leave of Absence Form” must be filled out. Otherwise, student’s enrolment may be terminated. Parents should inform the homeroom teachers with notes or certificates of any absences less than 5 days.

If a student is absent half the term or more, considering that they have filled and lodged an “Extended Leave of Absence form” before the actual absence starts, half of their school fees will be reimbursed.

Please note that parent’s are responsible to finalize their account and return their library books and any other school belongings before they leave.

Any absence without notification to school in writing will result in payment in full.

SCHOOL BUSAll bus bookings are for a full year, however bus fees are charged each term.

All bus bookings and cancellations are to be made through the office, not by word of mouth and are to be made two weeks in advance.

If you wish to cancel the bus during the term, you will still be billed for the full term regardless of the amount of service provided.

Enrolment Registrar/Office ManagerMs. Esra Simsek

UNIFORM SHOP TRADING HOURS

Normal Trading Hours:

8:30am - 10:00am &

2:30pm - 4:30pm

until further notice.

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Winter Uniform: Students must wear the winter uniform during term 2 & 3. All boys and girls must attend the college with the blazer and must leave the school in the afternoon wearing the blazer. We ask students to comply fully with the winter uniform code of dress.

Soccer Tournament: On Thursday 30 April, 2009 the students in year 9 & 10 boys will be participating in a one day soccer tournament amongst year 9 & 10 students from other Islamic schools.

Tennis Program: The college will be commencing a professional Tennis program as part of the integrated curriculum in the secondary college. A private company has been engaged to run this program. Students will learn about all aspects of tennis. Further information will be sent via students.

7/8 Boys 7/8/ GirlsSession 3 Monday 4th May,

10.15 am – 12.15pmMonday 4th May, 11.00am- 1.15pm

Session 4 Monday 18th May,10.15 am – 12.15pm

Monday 18th May, 11.00am- 1.15pm

Session 5 Monday 1st June , 10.15 am – 12.15pm

Monday 1st June , 11.00am- 1.15pm

Session 6 Monday 15th June, 10.15 am – 12.15pm

Monday 15th June, 11.00am- 1.15pm

By: Mr. Fadi KoubarAssistant Vice Principal

NAPLANMany of the Year 7 and 9 students have been working tirelessly in class to ensure that they are ready for the upcoming NAPLAN test which will be conducted between 12 – 14 May, 2009. The school has endeavoured to prepare all students for all components of these tests. Parents are urged to ensure that their child is prepared for these important tests by monitoring their home study and reading program. The results of these tests will be mailed home during term 3 and the College will thoroughly analyse each student’s performance. If parents have any queries about these national tests, please contact the College.

Mr. Hassan MansourNAPLAN Coordinator

SECONDARY SCHOOL NEWS

VCE – June Examinations:Students enrolled in Physics 3&4, Accounting 3&4, Chemistry 3&4 & Biology 3&4 will be sitting the official June Examination on Tuesday 9 June and Wednesday 10 June, while all students undertaking a unit 3&4 will be sitting the GAT on Thursday 11 June 09. The students are requested to begin revision for these important exams from now.

Swimming Program: This is to remind the parents that the swimming program will continue this term. Please be aware of the following date:

DEBATINGOn Wednesday April 1st, The Ilim College Debating Team took part in the second round of inter school competition. Our students worked tirelessly to develop sustained arguments. These students should be commended for their hard work and dedication. All students have thoroughly enjoyed the debating experience and have developed sound techniques in oral presentation and improved their English skills.

The results for Round 2 were:

D Grade - St Joseph’s College def Ilim College

by 1 point C Grade –

Pascoe Vale Girls def Ilim College by 1 point

Best Speaker was awarded to Nuzha Wazeer from 9A. Congratulations!

Ms. Sonia KoubarSecondary English Coordinator

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TIPS FROM YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELLOR

How Early Experiences Affect Brain Development Research has found that:

•Whenmothersfrequentlyspeaktotheirinfants,theirchildrenlearnalmost300morewordsbythe age of 2 compared to their peers whose mother rarely speak to them •ExposuretolanguagesuchaslisteningtoadultsorwatchingTVprovideslittlebenefit

•Infantsneedtointeractdirectlywithhumanbeingsinorderforthemtodevelopoptimallanguage.

•Childrenwhoreceivesensitive,responsivecarefromtheirparentsinthefirstyearsoflifeenjoyan important head start towards success in their lives.

•Thesecurerelationshipstheydevelopwiththeimportantadultsintheirliveslaythefoundationfor emotional development and help protect them from the many life stressors they may face as they grow.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MOTHERS WITH YOUNG INFANTS: •Talk to your infants as often as possible •Usethelanguageyourmostcomfortablewithathomeconsistently •Meetyourinfantsneedsasrequiredastheyneedtofeeltheyhaveprotective,caringand supportive adults around them •Readbooks,tellstoriesandsingtoyourinfant •AvoidTVprogramsasmuchaspossibleevenifitisachildren’sprogramREMEMBERtheylearn more from human interaction

For further information or support you can contact me by calling the school on 9302 3770Ms. Gulcin Buyukyazici

School Counsellor

Work Experience 15 June – 19 June, 2009

Work Experience is a great opportunity for students as it provides an opportunity for students to explore possible career options. It can increase their self understanding, independence and self-confidence and motivation them to continue studying and go on to tertiary or further education and training. For these reasons, it is essential that all year 10 students find suitable work placements. Many of our Year 10 students have been busy trying to organise a work placement, yet many students are finding it difficult. If any parents or friends could assist the college in offering placements it would be greatly appreciated.

UMAT Update For all Year 12 students interested in Medicine and other Health Science courses, the Undergraduate Medical Assessment Test (UMAT) 2009 Information booklet is NOW available at http://umatweb.acer.edu.au. Selection for Monash University Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy involves the UMAT. It is also part of the selection process for many other Health Science courses at both local and interstate universities. Registrations open early April and close on 5th June. The test date is 29th July and the registration fee is $160. For further information about the UMAT please come to the Careers Office.

Ms. Sonia KoubarCareers Coordinator

Careers Department

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Developmental PlayP-2 grade levels are able to spend 1 period a week in the multipurpose room involved in developmental play. Thanks to all our parents and our successful chocolate fundraising effort last year, we were able to pur-chase many play resources for our junior grade levels at Ilim College. While playing, children are involved in an enjoyable experience in which they develop many foundational skills and concepts such as physical, emotional, cognitive and social skills. Because children enjoy playing so much, it is important for us to include play as a tool to help them learn. Literacy development is dependent on extensive exposure to oral lan-guage. Play is a perfect opportunity to help children develop their oral language.At this stage teachers are taking observations of their students playing and discovering their student’s interests. As the primary department are beginning to implement inquiry based learning, it is anticipated that each class’ play session will involve integrating their science/humanities topic into their play session. Therefore our aim is to enable students to practise using oral language related to their topic within an enjoyable and meaningful setting.

Sibel BalciLiteracy Department (P-3)

Ilim College Donation to The Royal Children’s Hospital - Good Friday Appeal

On Friday, 10th April, The Primary School SRC members Ruqaiyah Fatimah Muhammed, Suedanur Kayikci, Baturhan Kaynak, Akif Aykan, Alisha Rawal, Meryem Altun and Reem Latife visited Etihad Stadium during the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal and presented a $2,000 cheque on behalf of Ilim College. All seven students appeared live on television. Alisha Rawal in Grade 6 spoke confidently on television about how the school managed to raise the money. She said that the money was raised by selling fairy floss at lunchtime and students donating a gold coin for being out of uniform and wearing orange to promote Har-mony Day. The Royal Children’s Hospital – Good Friday Appeal representatives congratulated our school for our support and generosity and praised our students for their fantastic behaviour. A special thank you to the SRC Coordinator, Ms. Murvet Altikulac for organising the fundraising activities, SRC members and to all Ilim College staff, parents and students for their generosity and support for this special and worthy cause.

Mr. Dogan AkinSenior Primary Coordinator

SRC Coordinator Ms. Murvet with SRC members selling fairy floss for fund raising.

Our students enjoyed harmony day with different activities.

Primary SRC members who attended the Good Friday Appeal and presented a cheque.

on behalf of Ilim College.

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MAYIS 2009

12 Salı NAPLAN Dil

13 Çarşamba NAPLAN Okuma

14 Perşembe NAPLAN Matematik

25 Pazartesi Müfredat GünüÖğrencilere Okul Kapalı

28 Perşembe Aşı Vurulma Günü Year 10

27 Çarşamba ICAS Bilgisayar Yarışması

HAZİRAN 2009

01- 04 9-10. Sınıfların Sınav Haftası

05 Cuma Karne Yazım GünüÖğrencilere Okul Kapalı

08 Pazartesi Kraliçe’nin Doğum Günü- Resmi TatilÖğrencilere Okul Kapalı

09 Salı VCE Sınavları

10 Çarşamba ICAS Fen Bilimleri Sınavları

11 Perşembe GAT Sınavı

15 - 16 10. Sınıfların Stajları

16 Salı ICAS İmla ve Yazım Yarışması

18 Perşembe Tüm Öğrenciler İçin son Gün

19 Cuma 2. Dönemin SonuÖğretmen/Veli görüşmesiKarne Dağıtım Günü(sabah 9:30 ile akşam 6:00 arası)

TEMMUZ 2009

12 Pazartesi 3. Dönemin Başlangıcı

Müdür’ün Mesajı

Esselamu Aleyküm,

Sayın veliler, öğrenciler ve okul personeli,

2. döneme hoşgeldiniz. Bu dönem yine her zamanki gibi çok yoğun bir dönem olacaktır. 2. dönem sorunsuz bir şekilde başladı ve herkes çok hızlı bir şekilde çalışma temposuna girdi. Bu dönemde personelimizde bazı değişiklikler oldu. Şeyma Yağcı ve Ebru Karahan hanımefendinin doğum iznine ayrılmasından dolayı yerlerine Nazanin Kazame hanımefendi ve Karan Kanwal beyefendi geldi.

3, 5, 7 ve 9. sınıfların 12, 13 ve 14 Mayıs 2009 tarihinde İlim Kolejinde yapılacak olan NAPLAN sınavında ingilizce ve matematik branşlarında teste tabi tutulacaklarını sizlere bildirmek isterim. NAPLAN sınav sonuçları 3. dönemde velilerimize bildirilecektir. Öğrencilerimizin düzenli ve iyi bir çalışma yaparak bütün ders ünitelerini mümkün olduğu kadar en iyi standartlarda tamamlayarak sınavlara hazırlanması önemlidir. Velilerimiz tüm çalışma rutinlerinde sağlam bir yaklaşımın benimsenmesiyle öğrencilerimize destek ve teşvik sağlayarak yardımcı olabilirler.

2. ve 3. dönemde öğrencilerimiz okula kışlık okul üniformasıyla gelmek zorundadır.Kılık kıyafet ve davranış kuralları, müdür yardımcılarımız ve kordinatörlerimiz tarafından hazırlanan kılavuzlarda açıkca belirlenmiştir. Okul müdürü olarak kolejimizde göstermiş olduğunuz yüksek standartlı davranışlardan dolayı teşekkür ederim.

Okul kütüphanesinin arkasındaki veli araba parkının tamamlandığını sizlere bildirmek isterim. 27 Nisan 2009, Pazartesi gününden itibaren velilerimiz araba parkına Corinella Crescent’tan giriş yaparak Inverloch Crescent’tan çıkış yapmak zorundadırlar. Veliler personel araba parkını kullanmayacaktır. Lütfen ‘Keep Clear’ ve ‘No Standing’ işaretlerinin bulunduğu yerlere park etmeyiniz. Kolejimizde çocuklarımızın güvenliği için lütfen çocuklarınızı okula bırakma ve okuldan alma zamanlarında güvenlik kurallarına uyunuz. Bu konudaki anlayışınız ve katkılarınız için çok teşekkür ederim.

Sizlere mutlu ve verimli bir dönem dilerim.

Allah’ın rahmeti ve bereketi üzerinize olsun.

Selamlarımla,

Yusuf KircaPrincipal

TURKISH NEWSLETTER

EMA 20091. EMA ödeneğiniz gelmiş

bulunmaktadır.

Lütfen çekinizi 8:00am - 5:00pm saatleri arasında okul

ofisinden alınız.

Elektronik banka hesap numarası veren velilerimizin ödenekleri hesaplarına

yatırılmıştır.

2010 Kayıtlarımız başlamıştır.

İlkokul kayıt son günü: 10 Ağustos 2009Ortaokul kayıt son günü: 30 Ekim 2009

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