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Asalaamu
alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu. Inshallah you are in the best of
iman and health. The children, staff and board welcome you to their
website with the greeting of peace!
School’s Rationale
God
Almighty says in the Qur’an, “I
did not create jinn and man except to worship Me alone.” (51:56). According to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon
him, “The first thing one will be held
accountable for on the Day of Judgment is Salah.” At An-Noor Private School we are dedicated to
strengthening
our students with these foundational beliefs. Geared to cultivating
students who understand their duty to the Creator and the world community,
An-Noor Private School emphasizes peace, goodwill, world citizenship and
scholastic excellence. Its seeks to do this by providing a rich academic
curriculum balanced with opportunities in sport, arts, and spirituality.
An-Noor Private School is committed to nurturing students who will be
part of a diverse and harmonious world community, ameen.
About the
School
An-Noor
Private School was established in 1995. It was housed at the An-Noor
Mosque site between Dominion Road and Northwood Avenue. It moved to 1480
Janette Avenue in 2000. Its enrolment ranges between 250 – 300
students. An-Noor Private School caters for Junior Kindergarten to 8th
grade. The school is purpose built. It has a gymnasium with a stage. It
also has a library and computer suite.
Aims and
Objectives: An-Noor
Private School actively undertakes to ensure the highest standards of
educational achievement by providing the Ontario Curriculum alongside an
Islamic worldview.
Ethos: An-Noor Private
School is an Islamic school. Its primary goals include creating an
atmosphere of safety and security. We seek to make students happy and
thankful. An-Noor Private School also promotes equality for all people,
respect for all faiths, and respect for the environment. An-Noor Private
School promotes living through the observance of the Pillars of Islam on
a daily basis.
Home School
Agreement: Parents
of An-Noor School Students agree to:
1. encourage
their children in all educational activities
2. Ensure students
attend school regularly and punctually at 8:45am
3. Attend
parent-teacher interviews
4. Teach their
child about respect for all people, all property and the environment
5. Ensure that
homework is done on a regular basis
6. Ensure that
my child follows and practices Islamic etiquette
Curriculum: An-Noor Private School seeks to provide
all students with a wide range of learning experiences. It promotes
educational excellence and follows the Ontario Curriculum. An-Noor
Private School is dedicated to enhancing all students’ personal, moral and social wellbeing through the
explicit and implicit teaching of values such as kindness, honesty,
patience, tolerance, and justice.
Meet the
Board:
Dr
Abdelghani Tbakhi - Chairman
Dr
Aamer Shujah
Dr
Hussain Khalaff
Dr Osman Tarabain
Dr Rasem Fituri
Dr Mohamed Alomari
Br Mohamed Riaz
Sr Fawzia Gilani
Dr
Mohammad Moussa
Meet the
Parent Council:
Br. Mazhur
Alvi
Sr. Dena Nazer
Br. Saleem Iqbal
Sr. Fatima Siddiqui
Br. Kashif Bhutta
Sr. Lila Tarabain
Sr. Reema El-Kassem
Br. Zafar Jutt
Sr. Mumtaz Elyas
Meet the
Staff
The
Caretakers: Br Said
& Br Rodi
Librarian: Sr Nancy
Secretary: Sr Taghrid
Arabic
and Qur’an: Sr Hanaa & Sr
Asma
French: Sr Fatiha
Junior
Kindergarten: Sr Sanaa
Senior
Kindergarten: Sr Tahani
Grade
1Z: Sr Zeinab & 1H: Sr Hanan
Grade
2: Sr Chereen
Grade
3: Sr Louay
Grade
4: Br Mohamed
Grade
5: Sr Muthla
Grade
6: Sr Mumtaz
Grade
7: Sr Sr Amney
Grade
8: Sr Mary
Subjects
Qur’an
Islamic
Studies
Arabic
English: The structure of the lesson is divided
into shared reading or writing, followed by focused word or sentence
level work. Students then engage in independent activity. The period ends
with a plenary session. English homework is given on Tuesdays, and
Thursdays. The Reading Club meets after school on Wednedays. The Drama
Club meets on Thursdays.
Math: Lessons begin with mental and oral
activity for 5 minutes to develop and improve oral and mental skills. The
main lesson is delivered for 30 –
40 minutes followed by a plenary session. Math homework is set on
Mondays and Wednesdays. The Numeracy Club is held on Fridays. Students
play numeracy games.
Science: Students do a
variety of hands-on experimental activities accompanied with field trips.
All students participate in the Science Fair. Mad Science is offered after school on
Tuesdays.
Information
and Communication Technology: Awareness of computer science
prepares our students for life in a rapidly changing technological world.
Students will use tools to explore, find, analyse, exchange and present
information. Students become familiar with hardware and software and
develop their creativity.
Physical
Education:
Art
Music: Students sing
Islamic songs and learn to train their voices to be melodious and
inspirational. They experiment with percussion instruments in keeping
with the guidelines of the Sunnah. Nasheed Club is held on Fridays at
second recess.
Social
Studies
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