Welcome To IQRA School

9 Jun 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are collecting new or gently used blankets to support children in need this winter. Families are invited to send blanket donations to school by Friday 25 September 2026.

Please note that we can only accept blankets (no sheets, duvet covers, duvets or sleeping bags). Please leave in the box at reception.

Thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference.

 

Leanne Chartrand

Principal, Iqra School

9 Jun 2026

RE. Iqra School counsellor     

Dear Parents and caregivers,

Areej Arif is a registered psychologist under the NZ Psychologists Board, trained through Massey University and Victoria University of Wellington. She currently runs Aleph Wellbeing and Development, a private therapy practice in Henderson.

With extensive experience working with young people in both educational and therapeutic settings, Areej brings a deep understanding of children’s emotional, social, and learning needs. Her practice is grounded in a holistic and client-centred approach.

Areej will be available on-site at Iqra on Mondays (starting Monday 08/06/2026) to meet with Year 1-8 students individually for support, guidance, and skill-building in private counselling sessions. She will also be visiting classrooms to offer talks on topics such as emotional wellbeing, friendship skills, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Sessions are fully funded.

Areej will also be supported by Sapna, a student placement who she is supervising.

PROCESS:  

Referrals to Areej can be made through parents by completing the permission form, through this link: https://forms.gle/C2vhDBfxvEaAbpdM9

Areej will assess the permission form and liaise with the parent regarding next steps, including accessing the funding for individual sessions through Gumboot Friday.

A flow chart of the process is below showing parent, student and teacher referrals going to parents for permission in all cases in the first instance.

 

Counselling-PROCEDURE-5-1.docx

9 Jun 2026

Dear Parents and Caregivers of Year 8 Students,

We would like to invite you and your child to a High School Transition Information Session at Iqra School.

This session will provide families with valuable information about the transition process and a clearer understanding of what to expect as your child moves from intermediate school to high school.

Some of the agenda items include:

• Choosing the right school (key criteria in school selection).
• Adapting to a larger scale.
• Key differences to expect.
• The high school academic day.
• Parents' new role.
• The transition road map

Date: Thursday 18th June
Time: 3:45 - 4:45 pm
Location: Room 8

We encourage all Year 8 parents and caregivers to attend.

Kind regards,
Anzar Chida
Salsabil Team Leader

8 Jun 2026

Salam, 

Kindly pick up your children from the school due to the rain weather. 

Regards, 

Iqra school 

5 Jun 2026

Dear Parents,

The school is arranging a football game with West Auckland FC, which is within our local school zone area.  It is a great opportunity for students to connect with the wider community and encourage more sports engagement.  

We require another 5 students from Year 6,7,8 boys only who are interested in joining.  We already have 5 students confirmed.

Game details are below:

Monday 8 June
West Auckland FC vs Iqra School
Location: Brains Park, West Auckland Football Club, Boys only
Kick off 5:45pm
Arrival time: 5:15pm
Parents will need to arrange drop off and pick up

Interested parents to please email the school (admin@iqra.school.nz)

Thank you

Leanne Chartrand