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'''The Islamic Schools of Victoria''', or otherwise known as '''Al-Taqwa College''', is a primary and secondary school located on Sayers Rd, ], outside ], ]. The college is also known as '''Werribee College'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6889c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |title=Education provider details |work=State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training)|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref> '''The Islamic Schools of Victoria''', or otherwise known as '''Al-Taqwa College''', is a primary and secondary school located on Sayers Rd, ], outside ], ]. The college is also known as '''Werribee College'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6889c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |title=Education provider details |work=State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training)|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>


⚫ When the school was first established, classes were ranged from Prep to Year 10. But as the school grew it expanded and added on VCE (Years 11 and 12). The school made a branch in ], with the same name, ]. The school has another branch called the olive branch, which runs occasional classes in Agriculture and Horticulture.
⚫ The College was built on a 50 acre property on the western side of Melbourne. The College was established by the Islamic Trust fund in 1986. The name was changed to Al-Taqwa College in 2010. Next to the main Campus on Sayers Road, a Mosque was built.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/index.php/masjidactivities |title=Masjid Activities |accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> Al-Taqwa College is a member of Independent Schools Victoria. Independent Schools Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to Independent education.<ref>http://www.is.vic.edu.au/teachers/pubs/al_taqwa_college.pdf</ref>


⚫ The number of students at Al-Taqwa College are now (2015) close to 2000 with numbers expected to reach 2500 students in 2018. Students Learn subjects ranging from English, Math, L.O.T.E, Information Technology, Business, Art & Physical Education.<ref>https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/l/t1.0-9/10380980_10206472315551093_5444619951724261930_n.jpg?oh=a4081714188f3922e8dda6a2da646d10&oe=55E4E125</ref>
⚫ When the school was first established, classes ranged from Prep. to Year 10. As the school grew it expanded and added on VCE (Years 11 and 12). The school has a branch in ], named the ]. The school has another branch called the Olive Branch, which runs occasional classes in Agriculture and Horticulture.


⚫ Students at Al-Taqwa College come from many different backgrounds,] and ]. The school's foundation is strongly based upon ethos of ], ] and cohesive ]. Families of students migrated from the following countries:
⚫ In 2015, the number of students at Al-Taqwa College is close to 2,000 with numbers expected to reach 2,500 students in 2018. Students are taught subjects including English, Maths, L.O.T.E, Information Technology, Business, Art and Physical Education.

⚫ Students at Al-Taqwa College come from different backgrounds, ] and ]. The school's foundation is strongly based upon ethos of ], ] and cohesive ]. Families of students have migrated from the following countries:


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⚫ The College was built on 50 Acres property on the Western side of Melbourne. The College was established by the Islamic Trust fund in 1986. The name was changed to Al-taqwa College in 2010. Next to the main Campus on Sayers Road, a Mosque was built.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/index.php/masjidactivities |title=Masjid Activities |accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> Al-taqwa College is a member of Independent Schools Victoria. Independent Schools Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to Independent education.<ref>https://www.is.vic.edu.au/</ref>


In 2005 there were a number of issues of concern raised involving the school.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/war-on-terror/muslims-sound-alarm-over-schools/2005/07/30/1122144058379.html |title=Muslims sound alarm over schools |author=Skelton, Russell|date=31 July 2005|work=]|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref> In 2005 there were a number of issues of concern raised involving the school.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/war-on-terror/muslims-sound-alarm-over-schools/2005/07/30/1122144058379.html |title=Muslims sound alarm over schools |author=Skelton, Russell|date=31 July 2005|work=]|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>


A former teacher said that the college principal had ] views. Another said that non-Muslim teachers were treated as "second-class citizens". In 2015, the school principal told students that ] was a Western plot. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/christopher-pyne-asks-altaqwa-principal-to-explain-himself-after-islamic-state-comments-20150401-1md0vg.html |title=Christopher Pyne asks Al-Taqwa principal to explain himself after Islamic State comments |author=Cook, Henrietta|date=1 April 2014|work]=|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> The spokesman for the ] said they did not support the comments regarding the terror group.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3006991/Principal-Islamic-school-tells-pupils-ISIS-conspiracy-created-Israel-western-countries.html</ref> The principal's comments were called, "reckless and dangerous if true" by ], Victoria's Education Minister.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/comment/the-dangers-of-feeding-lies-to-muslim-children-20150325-1m70ba.html |title=The dangers of feeding lies to Muslim children |author=Szego, Julie|date=26 March 2015|work=]|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref> A former teacher said that the college principal had anti-Semitic views. Another said that non-Muslim teachers were treated as "second-class citizens". In 2015, the school principal told students that ] was a Western plot. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/christopher-pyne-asks-altaqwa-principal-to-explain-himself-after-islamic-state-comments-20150401-1md0vg.html |title=Christopher Pyne asks Al-Taqwa principal to explain himself after Islamic State comments |author=Cook, Henrietta|date=1 April 2014|work]=|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref>
The principal is a strong advocate against terrorism and said "Terrorism has no place in Islam". In March 2015, the principal of the college told students not to join ].<ref>http://yournewswire.com/un-proven-ties-between-isis-and-israel/</ref> The spokesman for the ] said they did not support the comments regarding the terror group.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3006991/Principal-Islamic-school-tells-pupils-ISIS-conspiracy-created-Israel-western-countries.html</ref> The school's principal went on to say that 'We don't believe Muslims are creating ISIS' However a journalist distorted the Principals words:<ref>Principal of Melbourne Islamic school tells his students terror group is a conspiracy created by Israel and Western countries</ref> The principal's comments were called, "reckless and dangerous if true" by ], Victoria's Education Minister.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/comment/the-dangers-of-feeding-lies-to-muslim-children-20150325-1m70ba.html |title=The dangers of feeding lies to Muslim children |author=Szego, Julie|date=26 March 2015|work=]|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>


The school's principal denied claims regarding possible injury for girls, if they run.<ref>http://www.themercury.com.au/news/breaking-news/vic-islamic-college-bans-running-for-girls/story-fnj6ehgr-1227316457985</ref> The school's history with negative bias media <ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/Media_bias</ref> portrayed deep rooted ] & ] throughout the community. The Age’s numerous ] articles took many of the principals words out of context to form falsified allegations against him and the School. Media ] previous students statements and tried to build a ] against the school's principal, however allegations are currently under investigation. <ref>http://www.themercury.com.au/news/breaking-news/vic-islamic-college-bans-running-for-girls/story-fnj6ehgr-1227316457985</ref>


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Independent school in Truganina, Victoria, Australia
Al-Taqwa College
Location
Truganina, Victoria
Australia
Coordinates37°51′14″S 144°43′19″E / 37.85389°S 144.72194°E / -37.85389; 144.72194
Information
TypeIndependent school
MottoSeek Knowledge
DenominationSunni Islam
PrincipalMr.Omar Hallak
Enrolment~1780 (P-12)
Colour(s)Blue, Red, White      
SloganQuality Education For Quality Life
Websitehttp://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au

The Islamic Schools of Victoria, or otherwise known as Al-Taqwa College, is a primary and secondary school located on Sayers Rd, Truganina, Victoria, outside Melbourne, Australia. The college is also known as Werribee College.

When the school was first established, classes were ranged from Prep to Year 10. But as the school grew it expanded and added on VCE (Years 11 and 12). The school made a branch in Indonesia, with the same name, Al Taqwa College International Islamic School of Indonesia. The school has another branch called the olive branch, which runs occasional classes in Agriculture and Horticulture.

The number of students at Al-Taqwa College are now (2015) close to 2000 with numbers expected to reach 2500 students in 2018. Students Learn subjects ranging from English, Math, L.O.T.E, Information Technology, Business, Art & Physical Education.

Students at Al-Taqwa College come from many different backgrounds,ethnicities and cultures. The school's foundation is strongly based upon ethos of equality, equity and cohesive unity. Families of students migrated from the following countries:

  1. Algeria
  2. Albania
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Bosnia
  6. Chechnya
  7. Eretria
  8. Ethiopia
  9. Fiji
  10. Greece
  11. Germany
  12. India
  13. Indonesia
  14. Jordan
  15. Morocco
  16. Malaysia
  17. Lebanon
  18. Pakistan
  19. Palestine
  20. Somalia
  21. Singapore
  22. Syria
  23. Turkey
  24. Turkmenistan

The College was built on 50 Acres property on the Western side of Melbourne. The College was established by the Islamic Trust fund in 1986. The name was changed to Al-taqwa College in 2010. Next to the main Campus on Sayers Road, a Mosque was built. Al-taqwa College is a member of Independent Schools Victoria. Independent Schools Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to Independent education.

In 2005 there were a number of issues of concern raised involving the school.

A former teacher said that the college principal had anti-Semitic views. Another said that non-Muslim teachers were treated as "second-class citizens". In 2015, the school principal told students that Islamic State was a Western plot.

The principal is a strong advocate against terrorism and said "Terrorism has no place in Islam". In March 2015, the principal of the college told students not to join Islamic State. The spokesman for the Islamic Council of Victoria said they did not support the comments regarding the terror group. The school's principal went on to say that 'We don't believe Muslims are creating ISIS' However a journalist distorted the Principals words: The principal's comments were called, "reckless and dangerous if true" by James Merlino, Victoria's Education Minister.

The school's history with negative bias media portrayed deep rooted Islamophobia & xenophobia throughout the community. The Age’s numerous prejudiced articles took many of the principals words out of context to form falsified allegations against him and the School. Media sensationalized previous students statements and tried to build a repertoire against the school's principal, however allegations are currently under investigation.

See also

References

  1. (accessed:08-05-2006)
  2. "Education provider details". State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training). Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  3. https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/l/t1.0-9/10380980_10206472315551093_5444619951724261930_n.jpg?oh=a4081714188f3922e8dda6a2da646d10&oe=55E4E125
  4. "Masjid Activities". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  5. https://www.is.vic.edu.au/
  6. Skelton, Russell (31 July 2005). "Muslims sound alarm over schools". The Age. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  7. Cook, Henrietta (1 April 2014). "Christopher Pyne asks Al-Taqwa principal to explain himself after Islamic State comments". Retrieved 4 April 2015. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |workThe Age= (help)
  8. http://yournewswire.com/un-proven-ties-between-isis-and-israel/
  9. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3006991/Principal-Islamic-school-tells-pupils-ISIS-conspiracy-created-Israel-western-countries.html
  10. Principal of Melbourne Islamic school tells his students terror group is a conspiracy created by Israel and Western countries
  11. Szego, Julie (26 March 2015). "The dangers of feeding lies to Muslim children". The Age. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  12. https://en.wikipedia.org/Media_bias
  13. http://www.themercury.com.au/news/breaking-news/vic-islamic-college-bans-running-for-girls/story-fnj6ehgr-1227316457985

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