As you may have seen, the Administration has taken the time to redesign registers and has prepared a Behaviour Management record sheet that accompanies your register. We will also be providing a listing of Medical Notes and Learning Support Notes for students in your class. You will find all of the above in your Class pouch.
We are urging you to prioritize taking attendance at the beginning of your class, and taking a head count. ALL registers and behaviour management record sheets MUST be placed back in the pouch as they will be collected and updated on our database at the end of each Sunday.
Please also take the time to read through the medical notes and learning support notes that is provided in your pack to ensure that you are aware of any needs your students may have; and are prepared should a situation arise.
Neuro-Psychology Learning Program - In Watford
The S I Madressa teachers have been invited to the upcoming Neuro-Psychology of Learning (NPL) program.
This exciting 2 day program aims to help madrasah teachers understand themselves and their students better so that they are able to positively engage and inspire the next generation.
At the end of this two day program, participants will have
Experienced a comprehensive self-assessment covering key psychological frameworks involved in learning
Reviewed in detail the learning needs, energies and thinking approaches for different students
Identified the inherent strengths and challenges they might face as a teacher based on their needs, energy and thinking approach
Learned how to adapt their style to teach more effectively
Established an action plan to apply these skills and techniques in everyday situations
When? Saturday 27 to Sunday 28 February 2016
Where?
Al-Zahra Centre, 81 Fearnley Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0RB (Parking is available at the venue)
Please note that this is an intensive 2 day program and participants have to commit to attending both days from start to finish.
We will start at 9 AM and aim to finish by 7:30 PM on both days.
There is no fee for attending this program. All meals and course materials will be provided. Participants are requested to cover their travel cost to the venue and back home. This is a non-residential program, but overnight accommodation can be arranged on Sat 27 Feb if required.
Demand for these programs is usually very high and participants are requested to apply early to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.
To apply, teachers should write to td@coej.org with the following details by Friday 19 Feb 2016.
1. Full Name
2. Mobile phone no.
3. Name of madrasah
4. Subject and age group you teach
Upcoming Training Sessions
As per our teachers charter, certain training sessions are required for safeguarding. Below are a few courses being offered by Voluntary Action group for staff.
29th Feb & 7th March (2 day Course)
Pediatric First Aid Course - £100 per person
8th March '16
Level 2 Safeguarding Training - Free
18th April '16
Child Exploitation Training - Free
Please complete the form below to sign up for one of these courses. By signing up for a course, you are confirming your attendance. If you are absent, please note that you will be liable to pay any costs that may incur as a result of your non-attendance.
Should you attend and remain a volunteer at SIM for the full 2016 Academic year (until December), the S I Madressa will reimburse all associated costs. Please keep your receipts.
Should we require further information for the courses, we shall be in touch.
Saif-Abbas Chatoo, a former student and now a facilitator for the Higher Education Department, was nominated for the Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2016 in the Youth Category, recognizing his contribution to HED. He has been shortlisted to the final three.
It is an honour for the Madressa to see one of their teachers recognized for his contribution in the empowerment of learners.
Disability Awareness Day - A Great Success!
Following the success of last year’s disability awareness day for Class 5, the Learning Support Department at Kenmore organised another awareness day but for Class 4. The 4 classes (2 boys and 2 girls) spent 20 minutes and each of 5 stations learning more about the following disabilities: Downs Syndrome, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Autism and Developmental Delay. Each station included an introduction to the disability, a video clip or powerpoint presentation and an activity or discussion. The talks were given by Learning Support Assistants from our team, including parents of children with disabilities.
"What do a 14 year-old boy who spoke to a friend about ecoterrorism, a child who accidentally wrote 'terraced house' instead of 'terrorist house' and a pupil who expressed support for Palestinian independence have in common? Each has received attention from the authorities under the Prevent arm of the government's counter-extremism strategy.
Since the passing of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, public authorities (such as schools, NHS trusts etc.) have a duty to be aware of and report any suspicion of radicalisation. Opposition to "fundamental British values" is now seen as an indicator of non-violent extremism. This development has significant bearing on Muslim parents, teachers and children.
To understand the consequences of Prevent and its effect on our community, the Safeguarding Panel invites you to an event at our centre this Saturday at 8pm. Join a Sheik Bahmanpour, Sheikh Hilli, a community social worker and teacher as we seek to come to terms with this important issue."
Dinner will be served.
Please RSVP and/or submit questions by emailing safeguarding@hujjat.org (please also copy simofficeteam@madressa.net so we are aware of representation from the Madressa)
External: CoEJ Teacher Training Course
Having successfully completed several Teacher Skills Programmes (TSP) for madrasah teachers last year, we are pleased to offer additional programmes in 2016.
The teachers who participated in this program last year have given excellent feedback and have found the program highly beneficial and relevant to their role as madrasah teachers.
The TSP is a three day program facilitated by Sayyid Aliraza Naqvi who has completed his Cert Ed (PTTLS, DTTLS and CTTLS) and is currently completing his Masters in Education.
The modules covered in the first two days of the programme include:
Why teach?
Role and responsibility of a madrasah teacher
Planning and planning skills
Inclusive learning
Assessment
Reflective practice and personal journal
Day three focuses on micro-teaching where participants get the opportunity to practice the skills they have learnt in the first two days and get valuable feedback from their peers as well as the facilitator.
Participants must commit to attend all three days of the training program. When? Dates: 13, 14 and 20 February 2016
Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
Location: Birmingham (Venue TBC)
Overnight accommodation will be provided on Sat 13 Feb if required.
Teachers are encouraged to apply early as places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
To apply, teachers should write to td@coej.org with the following information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Name of madrasah
Subject/age group they teach
Confirmation of attendance on all three days
Deadline for applications is Friday 5 February 2016.
External: Funraising for Hyderi Camp
This summer Hyderi is launching its first ever camp, for the students. It will take place at Brecon Beacon Wales.
As part of fundraising to aid in this venture, our madressa has designed some sweatshirts. Each sweatshirt is £10 each, and range in sizes suitable for age 5 to 14 years.
To access all communications sent out this year to date, please click here
Administrative Requests & Queries
Teachers are urged to contact simofficeteam@madressa.net for any requests or queries, notadmin@madressa.net.
This does not include print requests. This must be done online via the photocopy request form available via the Teacher's section on www.madressa.net
All Photocopy Requests must be submitted latest by Wednesday by completing the Photocopy Request Form. Late submissions will be accommodated on best efforts only.
Teacher's Portal
The Teacher's Portal is a one-stop tool for teachers.
Use your teacher's portal for more than just submitting marks and report cards:
- View your Class Students
- View Class Timetable
- Attendance for Students
- Get in touch with Parents
