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Weeks 7-8 Term 3 2019

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14th September Open Day

14th September Quran Competition

17th September Year 6 into Year 7 parent information session

19th September Year 10 Collaroy Beach Field Trip

20th September Senior School Girls wellbeing

20th September Junior School movie night

20th September Parent surveys close

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Message from CEO

Assalamu Alaikum

If I were to ask you “What does a doctor do in their job?” you would be able to answer this. What about a teacher, me-chanic, farmer or police officer? All of us could generally explain these roles.

What about an engineer, or more specifi-cally, a Mechatronics Engineer? The answer is working with robotics, electronics, com-puters and telecommunication systems.

Last week I was fortunate to listen to a Mechatronics Engineer about the future of cobot (collaborative robots) use in Asia and Australia. A cobot essentially means

humans working with robots together to complete tasks.

He indicated that in China alone there are 500,000 cobots being used. Next year there will be 1 million and within 4 years there will be 5 million. Considering we are heavily connected to the Asian econ-omy Australia is likely to also dramatically increase the number of cobots being re-quired in a range of industries. The problem is this…It would seem that there will be plenty of jobs for Mechatron-ic Engineers in the future, yet no Austral-ians to fill the positions. China alone has tens of thousands of students completing Mechatronic Engineer degrees.

During the presentation I kept wondering how we can address this issue? It perhaps relates back to my initial question about what we know about engineering. We need to raise the profile of STEM (Sci-ence, Technology, Engineering and Math-ematics) related learning within schools.

Last week we ran a ‘STEM-tastic’ day for our students to experience a range of STEM-related activities. We are performing well internationally in robotics and for the first time in 2020, we now offer Design and Technology for Year 11 and 12 students. I believe we are providing opportunities for our potential Engineers of the future, how-ever we can do more and will continue to encourage STEM in the future.

Aaron BoydCEO Unity Grammar

Seeking knowledge is a noble act that is encouraged for all people.

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Al-lah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah makes easy for him a path to Paradise.Source: Sahih Muslim

Abu Huraira also reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:Whoever calls others to guidance will have a reward similar to those who follow him, with-

Spiritual Message out detracting from their reward at all. Whoever calls people to misguidance will have the burden of sin similar to those who follow him, without detracting from their burden at all.Source: Sahih Muslim

From these teachings of the Holy Prophet pbuh we see not only how important it is to seek knowledge but also the importance of spreading beneficial information and not information which leads to conflict or misunderstanding.

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We would love to share everything Unity Grammar has to offer with you and your friends. Please bring a friend or family member to our Open Day this Saturday to enjoy all the activities listed below.

BRING A FRIEND

One more sleep to go unitl the Unity Grammar Open Day. We look forward to seeing all of our existing families join us for a fun and interactive day this Saturday 14th September. You will surely enjoy the class presentations, exhibition stall at the hall, food cart, jumping castle and many activities scattered around the College. Don’t forget to BRING A FRIEND to share all the fun and excitement with them.

Open Day

• Miniature solar boat races• International Robotics Team• Visual Arts experience• Student work displays• Classroom experiences

• Student presentations• Science experiments• Free sausage sizzle• Henna & face painting• Jumping castles

Come along and experience first-hand our approach to quality Teaching and Learning

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10am to 2pm

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Assalam Alaykom,

This has been an amazing term with many opportunities for growth and development. Year 2 have been busy learning and making discoveries by using their problem-solving skills. In Science they have been exploring and experimenting with mixtures. They have been enjoying a variety of hands on experiments. They have been applying their learning knowl-edge and sharing it with their peers on Class Dojo.

In PDH they have been learning about the human body and the importance of their internal organs. They have learnt how to look after themselves and en-sure their bodies remain healthy.

Message fromJunior School

Overall, Year 2 have had a productive term and the hard work shall contin-ue into the next term In Shaa Allah. This term during HSIE lessons there has been a push to incorporate Vis-ible Thinking Routines which works towards the students analysing ma-terials and have them work towards high order thinking. We are also building up our artefact collection in History and building our Geograph-ical tools in Geography. There are many exciting ventures planned for HSIE as we continue to evolve and grow for the future.

Ms ZaarourJunior School Coordinator

In the first ever entry into the harmony shield, both the

boys and girls team formed by selected students from

Years 5-6, went undefeated to win the Harmony shield!

Girls won their final 1-0 against Rissalah College and

boys defeated Irfan College on penalty shootouts in a

nail biter!

Great effort by all students involved!

Unity Grammar - Junior School Harmony Shield Champions!!!!










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Literacy, Numeracy and Science Week

In week 7, the Junior School participated in a wide range of engaging, informative and innovative activities as part of our school wide Literacy, Numeracy and Science Week event.

Students joyfully paraded their costumes during our high-ly anticipated annual Book Character Parade. This year’s theme My Secret Strength brought out the most interesting characters from stories with various strengths including cour-age, love and empathy. Additionally, for literacy, we had a Spelling Bee competition, a writing competition and book reading in the library.

For mathematics, the students absolutely loved the Maths Trails activities, which had students exploring the campus

to resolve maths challenges. Along with this, students used their knowledge and understanding of shapes and geometry to create artworks.

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathe-matics) were one of the biggest highlights of the week for students. Students used everyday materials to solve STEM challenges by applying their science and maths skills.

Overall, the week was a wonderful success culminating with a special morning assembly where we celebrated the achieve-ments of competition winners. We are very grateful to the committee who continue to elevate the schooling experi-ence for our deserving students.










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Mrs Yatim

Mrs Manal Yatim is a team player. She works hard to ensure she is in service to others. Her approach to teaching and learning is flexible rather than rigid. She clearly demonstrates the qualities of a forward-thinking practitioner in her ongoing interest in research and effective pedagogy.

Ms El-AsmarMs Salma El-Asmar is a diligent and erudite educator. She is driven, organised and knowledgeable. She aspires to meet the needs of her learners and this is evident in the intricate detail she provides in her programming. Her teaching strategies are rich and engaging, always encouraging students to persevere and challenge themselves.Ms El-Asmar is a quiet achiever, a peaceful performer who is willing to contribute be-yond the classroom and take on challenges that impact and nurture different learners.

Mrs Namat El-Chami

Mrs El-Chami is a cheerful person who has generated a warm and wonderful rap-port with the team at UG. She takes pride in instilling the school’s vision and dis-plays a model of that for others. Her dedication and perseverance are invaluable, and her quiet nature is nothing less than one of her authentic strengths.

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Kindergarten has had an exciting two weeks. During week 7, Kin-dergarten participated in the Book parade. Kindergarten also had the opportunity to make teddy bear bridges, to test how many ted-dies the bridge could hold.

The annual Quran Recitation competition will be held this Satur-day 14 September as part of the activities in our Open Day. This year we had a large number of interest in the Quran Competition from students in Junior and Senior School. Last week members of our Islamic Studies department conducted the stage 1 competition for all applicants and have selected the finalists to compete in the Quran Competition Finals this Saturday. A panel of guest judges will determine the winners for Junior School and Senior School divi-sions. Come in and enjoy the amazing recitation talent of the Unity Grammar students 10am – 11am for the Junior School Division and 11am – 12noon for the Senior School Division.

In Mathematics, Year 1 have been exploring the properties of 2 Dimensional shapes including pentagons, octagons, quadrilaterals and hexagons.

Junior School

Quran Competition

PDH VALUESAssalamu Alaikum Parents and Guardians,

Year 6 students prepared an engaging presentation on the topic of Communications.

Communication is the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another. Over the years communication has changed dramatically from messages being delivered personally to having everything at the touch of our finger tips. In today’s society, we communicate in many different ways: verbally, non-verbally and through social media.

Some effective ways to communicate with others according to the Sunnah is to always keep a smile on your face, pay attention to your tone and the volume of your voice. You may shake hands and start with a greeting of peace. Abdulmouem Omari, Zanieb Khalak, Shahtaz Sultana, Sumaya Dannaoui

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Guided Reading sessions develop the key skills students need to become critical readers of a variety of texts. Year five enjoyed using Lego to explore STEM tasks during NLNSW.

Year 6 students enjoyed their final Healthy Harold session with an important lesson on respect.

In Science, Year 2 have been exploring various mixtures and what they are used for. During Mathematics they have been working in groups to problem solve.

Year 4 had a great time uncovering their secret strengths and dressing up as their favourite book characters during NLNW.

As part of their Science unit about properties of materials, Year 3 students took part in the Crazy Chemicals incursion.









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Weeks 5-6 Term 3 2019 Junior & Senior School

Message fromSenior School

As Term 3 comes to an end, I would like to wish all the Year 12 HSC stu-dents all the best in their coming HSC examination papers. Students recently completed their Trial HSC examinations and are currently re-

ceiving feedback and addressing ar-eas for further improvement.

Year 11 are currently sitting their Year-ly Examinations. These examinations are the final assessment component and are important for students to move into Year 12 in Term 4 with mo-mentum and confidence.

I am delighted to invite all Year 6 par-ents and guardians to an information session on Tuesday 17th September from 2:00 – 3:00 to present a compre-hensive Year 7 transition program, all the exciting programs in Senior School and to meet some of the staff. We look forward in meeting all the parents.

A special congratulations to all the staff and departments that have pro-vided extra support lessons during lunch and after school. Our staff at Unity Grammar go above and be-yond to student outcomes and max-imise student progress.

On Monday16th September there will be a presentation for Year 8 stu-dents into Year 9 in 2020. Students will be given information about the different elective subjects offered at Unity Grammar and how to best make an informed decision. Heads of Department will have stalls dedi-cated to provided thorough elective subject information.

Our students have enjoyed a num-ber of service activities during Term 3. Students in Years 9/10 have taken part in the ‘Wise up Program’. Year 8 girls have taken part in the Respite Centre. Years 9/10 students have helped with distribution of newspa-pers for the Australian Muslim Times and Year 10 boys were fortunate to help feed the homeless.

We look forward for the remaining few weeks of Term 3.

Mr ZoabiHead of Senior School

Year 8 Study Club

A study club for Year 8G every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch time under Ms Dais supervision. The sessions are designed in a way to help the girls to catch up on their studies and support greater engagement in learning.










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Year 8 Respite Centre

Technology Subject

Year 8G students distribute sweets, cakes and other items to people of disability. They engaged with them by playing games and general interaction with them.

Year 8 girls are enjoying designing and building solar power boats in the technology subjects.










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Year 10 Road Safety Excursion

Year 10 students attended the Be Street Smart Road Safety Program on Wednesday 11th September at Qudos Bank Arena, Australia’s largest road safety program. In attendance were 7000 other school students from schools across NSW. This was perhaps the most in-sightful and thought provoking excursion the students have attended, with a live crash scenario and speakers who have been involved in traumatic scenarios themselves. With the knowledge and experience gained from this excursion and the PDHPE road safety unit of work, our students are now equipped with the skills necessary to protect themselves and others on the road.

Year 10 Careers Workshop

Year 10 students are in the final stages of selecting subjects into Year 11. Mr Ajam completed careers workshops to help assist stu-dents in making informed and correct subject selections. The school has also purchased a program called ‘Job Jump’ that helps students learn more about different jobs, universities, degrees and subject selections.










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Senior School

STEM Day

Wise Up!

Students were given the opportunity to participate in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) activities and challenges.It was an amazing experience for all our staff and teachers.

Wise Up! Is a program between Unity Grammar and Holy Spirit College Lakemba addressing issues faced by young people. In week 7 the focus was on domestic violence and there is no excuse for abuse and the theme in week 8 was driver safety where presenters including the police discussing safe driving. Students also heard from a car crash survivor who became a quadriplegic following a road accident caused by speeding.










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Senior School

Literacy DayOn Thursday 5th September, the Senior campus celebrated National Literacy and Numeracy Week with our Literacy Assembly. The assembly held our 1st Annual Public Speaking competition where we were honored to host Malaz Majanni and Muhannad Majani of OnePath Network who were our special guest judges. Congratulations to our competition winners:

Stage 4Creative Writing Winner – Mona HafzaDiorama Winner – Jana Tabazza Public Speaking Winner – Marwa Aamir

Stage 5Creative Writing Winner – Maysa MaarbaniPublic Speaking Winner – Nahida Hafza










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Senior School

Students braved the weather and performed exceptionally at the ISD Athletics Championship on Friday the 30th of August. A long running competition between independent schools from across Sydney. Some of the standout results include:

Bilal El Hallak 16yrs• Shot put 1st• Discus 1st• Javelin 3rd

Our youngest competitor Mona Hafza in Year 7 almost broke the ISD Championship record for the 100m and 200m track event only missing out by a mere second!

Well done to all students and their teachers! The ISD championships are a pathway to regional, State and Australian representation.

Zayne Chamma 13yrs• Discus 2nd

Mona Hafza 12yrs• 100m & 200m 1st

Haneefah Lawal 12yrs• Discus 3rd

Aya Beyrouti 13yrs• 800m 3rd

Ayah Nigroh 13yrs• 200m 2nd

Asmaa Holali 16yrs• 400m 3rd

Nahida Hafza 15yrs• 400m 3rd

ISD Athletics

Senior School Boys have been distributing Open Day flyers and meeting people at mosques around the Liverpool area.

Mosque Distribution







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