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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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Dear Parents,
This is a message for families who have their son taking part in Senior boys soccer this term.
Please know that Muhammed, the Senior boys soccer coach is still away overseas but is returning 28 July. He will resume Senior boys soccer coaching on Tuesday Aug 4. More communication will come on the Whats App group for Senior boys soccer. Please let the school know if you wish to join or alternatively no longer wish to take part.
Thank you for your patience with this.
Kind regards
Leanne Chartrand
Principal, Iqra School
Dear Parents,
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the senior boys soccer is now cancelled. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
The boys are being supervised now on the upper court ready for pick up.
Kind regards
Leanne Chartrand
Principal, Iqra School
Dear Parents and Whānau,
Please be advised that our school is currently experiencing an outage with our main phone lines.
This issue is due to a nationwide network disturbance with Network for Learning (N4L), which is affecting telephone services for schools across New Zealand today. N4L's technical teams are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We anticipate our phone lines will be restored as soon as N4L resolves the network problem.
Alternative Contact: If you need to reach the school urgently or report a student absence, please contact us via email at info@iqra.school.nz or admin@iqra.school.nz or through SKOOL LOOP.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Kind regards
Iqra School
Dear Parents of Year 8 students:
RE. Avondale College Open Evening 2026: Wed 29 July
Avondale College is looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families at their Open Evening on Wednesday 29 July from 4-7pm. This is in the second week of Term 3. Guided tours will be leaving from the College's Atrium (Victor Street entrance) throughout the evening. Do allow plenty of time - there's a lot to see!
Avondale College will be accepting online enrolments for 2027 from the beginning of Term 3. In-zone applications should be lodged by 6 August and out-of-zone applications submitted by 4pm 2 September 2026.
Please visit www.avcol.school.nz/enrolments for more information.
Sent on behalf of Avondale College
Leanne Chartrand
Principal, Iqra School
RE. Parent Workshop on Wellbeing: Healthy Active/ Counselling and Modesty and Protection programme
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
There will be a wonderful opportunity to take part in three short workshops.
Date: Tuesday 28 July, week 2 of term 3
Time: 3:45-4:45pm
Where: School hall
The first is hosted by Healthy Active Learning (HAL) and the facilitator, Choiwee Moon, will give tips and ideas to keeping kids healthy through nutrition. Learning about nutrition is essential because it directly dictates how your body functions, heals, and performs daily.
The second is hosted by Areej Arif, our local counsellor. She will explain the counselling process and how to have your child access this great programme at Iqra School. This is important because it equips children with emotional intelligence, active listening skills and the framework needed going through mental health challenges.
The third is hosted by Miss Ghada Smaik, and she will explain the Modesty and Protection programme at Iqra School, and especially for year 6,7,8. This is essential to empower children to understand personal boundaries, safeguard their dignity and cultivate healthy relationships.
Also on the day, Lisa Anisi from Attendance West will be at Iqra School cooking free halal sausages to give to each student (and any parents as long as stocks last). This will happen from 1:30pm and go until 3:45pm. All halal sausages will be delivered to the classrooms from 1:30-3:45pm. If you do not wish your child to have a halal sausage then please let your classroom teacher know.
We hope you jot these three sessions down for Tuesday 28 July, in your diary and don’t miss it.
Kind regards
Leanne Chartrand
Principal
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