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Our missionProviding high quality learning and education in an Islamic environment based on the Quran and Sunnah |
Our visionAll Iqra students will be active learners, contributors and participants in the Muslim community, New Zealand and the world |
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Assalamu Alaikum Everyone.
I hope this message finds you well today. I am delighted to be appointed the new Principal of Iqra School starting Term Three. I have already been so welcomed to the school by wonderful staff and students who have gone out of their way to make sure I am well supported here at Iqra School. I have taught over two decades in a number of roles in educational leadership, including ACG Sunderland School and St. Cuthbert’s College. I have a passion for primary education, a commitment to inclusivity and a dedication to fostering a collaborative learning environment. I have gained invaluable experience raising students’ progress and improving outcomes for students. My values align seamlessly with the mission of Iqra School and I am eager to begin work alongside specialised staff, hard working teachers and wonderful students. The Board of Trustees have enabled me to have a wonderful transition with Dr. Stephen Kendall-Jones, and I am grateful for the smooth handover that has transpired.
It is a privilege and humbling to become part of the Iqra School community amongst the special character that only Iqra School can bring. Thank you so much for all the support already shown me. I am excited to start a new chapter here at Iqra School. Your engagement and cooperation are invaluable to me as we continue to cultivate a nurturing, respectful and enriching environment for all our students. Please pop in and say hello when you are next at Iqra School!
Kind regards,
Leanne Chartrand
Principal
Assalamu Alaikum and Kia Ora Koutou, IQRA School formerly known as IQRA Elementary is a state-integrated area school catering to students from year 1 to year 8. IQRA was established in 2016 by our proprietors Algoritmi Educational Trust.
We are focused on providing quality education by developing our own IQRA special character curriculum. The IQRA special character curriculum is made up of Islamic Studies, Quran and Arabic Language intertwined through the New Zealand Curriculum and the learning context. We also have formal Quran and Arabic language lessons.
We look forward to working with all of you on the journey to making our school a leading Islamic School in New Zealand that ensures our students stay connected with our faith, languages, cultures and strong heritage.
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28 Jan 2026
29 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As the year draws to a close, I want to sincerely thank you for the support you’ve shown Iqra School, staff, and our school community this year. Your support makes a real difference for the children, and I appreciate the effort that has gone into a year of significant change.
We’ve seen some very encouraging progress this year. These early successes reflect the professionalism, care and commitment that our teachers bring to our school every day.
Erica Stanford, the Minister of Education, has contacted all schools to say that her office has clearly heard from parents that they want more practical ways to support maths learning at home. In response, from Tuesday next week (23 December), a new maths practice tool from Education Perfect will be available on the Parent Portal for Years 3–8.
A link to the parent portal is https://www.education.govt.nz/parents-and-caregivers/schools-year-0-13/parent-portal
It is free, aligned to the curriculum, and more content will be added through January to help keep students engaged. I am sharing this with you, our parent community, as it may be helpful keeping children interested, engaged and it also might help to maintain what the children have learned.
I wish you all a wonderful, restful holiday and a very happy new year.
Kind regards
Leanne Chartrand
Principal
Iqra School
Assalāmualaikum,
All reports have been emailed today. If you did not receive your child's report, please email me at anzar.chida@iqra.school.nz, and I will personally send you a copy.
Regards,
Anzar Chida
Dear Parents/Caregivers
It is with pleasure that I inform you of the organisation for next year.
Also enclosed is information pertaining to staffing, term dates, where to purchase uniform items, and stationery. Should you require further information, the Administration Team will be back at school from Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Please check the attached document for more important information.
I personally wish all Iqra School families a wonderful, safe holiday with friends and family.
Regards,
Leanne Chartrand
Principal
Start-of-Year-Communication-All-Parents-2026-Sent-out-December-T4-2025.pdf
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