uniform, information posters and various artefacts. Both year 5 classes also took part in a workshop where they were able to choose from a variety of activities including story making and biscuit decorating.

Holocaust Remembrance Day A group of Year 5 students were taken back into history and visited by members of the Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Forum, describing the scenes of the holocaust as well as the after effects. Children were invited to look at props. These props symbolised items used in the holocaust, such as the dress code,

Issue no.1 Autumn Term 2016-17 / Dhul Qa’dah 1437 AH – Rabi’ al-Awwal 1438 AH

WEEK 4 WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7

“Whoever does not show gratitude to the people, does not show

gratitude to God.” [Abu Dawood]

"There is nothing heavier on the

scales than good manners and morals"

[Abu Dawud]

“The person who does not show mercy to others will not be shown mercy (by

God).” [Bukhari]

"Whoever plants a tree and diligently looks

after it until it matures and bears fruit, will be rewarded by God for

everything which benefits from its fruit." [Ahmad]

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“Cleanliness is half

of Faith.” [Muslim]

“The example of a good companion and a bad companion is like that

of a person carrying perfume and a blacksmith blowing a pair of bellows.”

[Bukhari]

"Treat women well and be good to them, for

they are your committed helpers (and you are their

committed helpers). [Bukhari]

“If you feel no shame, then do as you wish.”

[Bukhari]

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“The believer is not a slanderer, does not curse,

is not immoral, nor shameless.”

[Tirmidhi]

“From the perfection of a person’s faith is to leave alone that which does not concern a person.” [Tirmidhi]

“Look to the one who is less fortunate than you and do not look

to the one who is more fortunate than you.”

[Bukhari]

“O people, you have rights over your women

and they also have rights over you.”

[Bukhari]

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"Actions are only according to their

from anything except

[Muslim]

"None of you truly believe until you

[Bukhari]

Year 2 winner - Muhammad Ibrahim Year 3 winner - Aamina Patel Year 4 winner - Khansa Qudrat

ssalamu alaykum (peace be with you) and welcome to our first Faith and

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Category Winner Runner-Up

Reception Maryam Ali Aaminah Patel

Year 2 Muhammed Ibrahim

Fatimah Hasan

Year 3 Safaa Bohra Safaa & Hannah

Year 4 Zara Omer Ruqqayah Ahmed

Year 5 Aamina Patel Hafsa Ali

Parents Mrs Mohmed Mrs Patel

Sunnah foods were served at lunchtime

an amazing £1,576.12 for disadvantaged children! Thank you for your incredible generosity!

Igniting the ceremony, a breath-taking recitation of the Quraan was delivered by Bilal Degya and translated by Abdul Hamiid Sheekh and Muhammed Kothia, followed by a performance that took the audience on a journey through an elderly couple’s life from their younger days.

Ending their spectacular performance, our successful achievers were presented with a certificate and award by our Headteacher Mrs Bradley and our Chair of the The Tauheedul Trust Mr Kothia.

We were delighted to welcome story-tellers and singers/nasheed artists to our school during the Spirituality Day. Children learnt about many of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) traits including his honesty, kindness, humility and mercy through stories from his life (Seerah). Singing traditional Arabic songs/nasheeds about his life also formed part of the day’s learning culminating in 10,000 salawat/ salutations being sent to him on behalf of children and staff at the school.

The Best of All Creation By Mrs Mohmed Angels cheered upon the birth, Of the greatest man to walk the Earth. In historic literature you will find, How this man was honest, humble & kind. A special bond with Orphans he had, He himself grew up without his Dad. No brothers or sisters to call his own, Just him and his uncle in a very small home. The Seal of all Prophets rose to the top, The best of Mankind, the Cream of the Crop. His followers filled with admiration, By this Man, God’s best creation. The moon indeed he split into two, When believers were but a few. From the right path he did not stray, Leading people to light, showing them the way. The Quran & Hadeeth he left behind, The two books in which solace we do find. No man compares, none will be the same, Who is this man you wonder? Well Muhammad is his name.

Visits to Places of Worship As part of their learning on Christianity this term, Year 4 visited the beautiful St Chad's Church in Poulton Le Fylde with their friends from St Chad's School. The children met the priest at the Church who told them all about the font, the stained glass windows and the altar.

Follow in His Blessed Footsteps

Remembrance Day

Children and staff purchased poppies to show their support to the Royal British Legion. Observing a 2 minute silence on Remembrance Day, the children thought about lost loved ones, and those who died carrying out their service to our Country.

Mini Baccalaureate

Our Year 3’s Mini Baccalaureate, which was held on Friday, 2nd December, 2016, was a prestigious event that celebrated the achievements of our Year 3 children throughout their KS1 education.

As our role model, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), possessed every superstar quality. This year’s Mini Baccalaureate performance was based on the STAR values which are at the heart of The Olive School. Oozing with confidence, our children showcased their meticulous costumes and acted out their respective scenes on Sacrifice, Unity, Perseverance, and Excellence in achievement, Resilience, Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect. With intervals of beautiful Nasheeds, our Year 3 choir sang using their melodious voices in Arabic and English.