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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 |
Assalamu Alaikum Everyone,
I hope this message finds you well today.
Reflecting on the past two years as Principal of Iqra School, I am filled with immense gratitude for how warm, welcoming, and dedicated this community continues to be. Since joining in Term Three two years ago, following a wonderful transition alongside Dr. Stephen Kendall-Jones, it has been an absolute privilege to lead and grow alongside our incredible students, hard-working teachers, specialized staff, and supportive Board of Trustees.
Drawing on my two decades of experience in educational leadership—including my time at ACG Sunderland School and St. Cuthbert’s College—my passion for primary education, commitment to inclusivity, and dedication to raising student progress remain at the heart of everything I do. Over these past two years, it has been immensely rewarding to see our shared values in action and to watch our students thrive within the unique special character that makes Iqra School so extraordinary.
Thank you to all our parents, caregivers, and community members for your ongoing support, engagement, and collaboration. Together, we continue to cultivate a nurturing, respectful, and enriching environment where every student can succeed.
As always, my door is open—please feel free to pop in and say hello when you are next at the school!
Kind regards,
Leanne Chartrand
Principal, Iqra School
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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31 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026
Assalamu Alaikum Parents and Whānau,
We are excited to share that our Year 3A students will be taking part in the Adopt a Park Programme on Monday, 31 August 2026, from 10:30am–11:15am.
The programme provides a wonderful opportunity for our students to get out of the classroom, explore their local environment, learn about conservation, and develop an understanding of what it means to be a kaitiakitanga (guardian/caretaker) of our local park.
About the walk
The class will follow a 600-metre route from the corner of Hugh Brown Drive to Rata Street and return. Students will remain on the designated path at all times and will not go near the stream.
What will the students be doing?
During our visit, the Year 3 students will take a walk through the Rawerawa Park and participate in a Nature Bingo activity. They will explore their surroundings and learn to identify different aspects of our local environment, including:
Native plants
Insects, native birds and local birds
What the students will need:
- A raincoat in case it rains
- Comfortable walking shoes
How much does the trip cost?
There is no cost for students.
Please complete the permission slip through skool loop forms.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,
Ayesha Anees – Year 3A Teacher
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
This is a quick reminder that tickets for our upcoming School Production are still available, and we still have great seats left! If you haven't booked yours yet, there is still time to secure your spot to support our students.
To register and purchase your tickets, please follow these simple steps:
Don't miss out on celebrating our students' hard work. Thank you for your wonderful support!
Warm regards,
Iqra School Administration
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Please be advised that today’s girls' soccer session has unfortunately been cancelled due to an unexpected coach shortage.
Important Pickup Info: Because soccer is cancelled, please arrange to pick up your child on time at 3:30 PM (our regular dismissal time).
We sincerely apologize for this incredibly late notice. We know sudden changes like this cause major disruptions to your afternoon schedules and transportation plans, and we truly appreciate your quick flexibility.
Thank you so much for your understanding and prompt cooperation.
Best regards,
Iqra School
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Today on 20.8.26 we practised our emergency procedures under the guidance of Harrison Tew®, who specialise in emergency management planning for schools and educational facilities. The procedures we follow allow us to respond safely and quickly to a range of situations.
We are pleased to inform you that our practise today went very well with our students responding safely and calmly. During the year we will continue to practise our emergency procedure exercises to ensure all staff and students remain familiar with them.
Should you become aware of a lockdown or an evacuation at the school, can I please ask that you do not attend the school or phone, as we will not be able to respond. Your presence or contact may make it more difficult for us or the emergency services to manage a situation. Any information pertaining to an emergency occurring at the school will be updated on our website as regularly as possible.
We believe that it is important that we conduct regular practices for lockdowns and evacuations so that we can all be well prepared and familiar with our procedures should an emergency occur.
We thank you for your support.
Kind regards
Leanne Chartrand
Principal, Iqra School
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are reaching out to our wonderful school community to see if anyone might be in a position to lend a helping hand to a local family in need of temporary support.
One of our school families, who lives in the Glen Eden area, is currently navigating a challenging short-term situation and is finding it difficult to manage school drop-offs and pick-ups on certain days of the week. They have two children attending Iqra School.
If you live in or near Glen Eden and have space in your car—even if it is just for an occasional morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up—your support would make a world of difference to this family over the next few weeks. Carpooling even one or two days a week, or on an ad-hoc basis, would be immensely appreciated.
How you can help:
Location: Glen Eden area (to/from Iqra School)
Children: 2 students
Frequency: Flexible / short-term (off and on during the week)
If you are open to helping out or would like more details, please reach out directly to the Principal. We will then connect you with the family to see if your schedules align.
Thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, and for always looking out for one another in our school community.
Warm regards,
Leanne Chartrand
Principal (leanne.chartrand@iqra.school.nz)
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