The newsletter provides information about the completion of Term 1 at Al Huda Weekend School and plans for Term 2. It notes that students learned Quran, hadith, Islamic history and manners in Term 1 through classwork, activities and a successful bake sale event. Testimonials from students highlight how the school increased their religious knowledge and character. The newsletter announces dates for Term 2 and events, a new learning focus on cleanliness, and farewell to a teacher. It outlines the school's aims and values and provides reminders and advice for parents on supporting their children's learning.

1. JANUARY 2014
Al Huda Weekend School
Term 1 Completion Newsletter
Dear Parents
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah
DATES TO BE NOTED
Alhamdulillah, AHWS staff is excited to pursue its program
targets in Term 2. Let’s make it a Great year ahead!
At AHWS, we recognize that every child comes to school
with his/her own ambitions, unique learning experiences and
ideas which play a major role in his/her learning. We aspire
to develop a productive complementing relationship with
parents in shaping high morals and learning success of our
students.
Together we can help them become responsible, trustworthy,
truthful & diligent believers active and vibrant to contribute
goodness in the communities they live in.
Term One was Learning and Fun!
In Term 1, students have remarkably learned Qur’an Tajwid
and tafsir with keen interest and enthusiasm. Memorizing the
du’as and etiquettes via class learning, active audio-visuals,
as well as craft seems to give them a desirable balance of
effort and creativity. As well, they have learned Islamic
history and Seerah giving them a direction, and meaningful
attitude towards life.
Alongside academics, we strive to give weekend learning a
taste of creative, meaningful fun. Alhamdulillah, staff and
students co-ordinated a successful Bake Sale. We like to say
a hearty “JazaakAllahu khayran katheera” to all parents
who contributed whole-heartedly. Students learnt valuable
lessons of team work, responsibility and goal-orientation in a
believer’s life. Everyone appreciated the well-organized
event. A steady incline to apply lessons learnt in Seerah is
starting to show in their conversations.
We hope, you as parents will notice and reinforce these
positive Iman- growth signs. In sha Allah.
January 11, 2014:
Term 2 Begins
February 22 & 23:
Mid-Year Exams
March 08 & 09:
Mid-Year Report Cards
March 09:
Last day of Term 02
March 15 & 16:
March Break Weekend
Plan for the Next Term
Learning and tarbiyah emphasis will be ‘Cleanliness
is part of Iman, We will teach students the value of
cleanliness in their personal and social lives.
Farewell to Sr. Tayyaba
Farewell to our beloved Sr. Tayyaba who has
returned to Pakistan to contribute towards Islamic
education. She was a great influence on our
students. May Allah swt accept her efforts in AHWS
and bless her wherever she continues to serve Deen
~Ameen~
Enjoying Bake Sale in Cafeteria

2. JANUARY 2014
Student Testimonials
“When I started Al-Huda I really didn’t
know much about the deen. Now I have
been going for a year and a half and it has
increased me in my knowledge and made
me a better person. Al Huda has taught me
how to be a more humble person. It has
taught me how the religion isn’t just about
having the title Islam or Muslim but to bring
action with it.”
~ from Hafsa Farah [Level 04]
“In my perspective I believe that Al Huda is a
very friendly community for students,
parents and teachers. After joining Al Huda
it has come to my attention that I have
become more responsible and organized. Al
Huda allows students to take learning into
their own hands. Their education depends
on the student and how they want to achieve
it. Responsibility is one of the characteristics
which this program has thought me.”
~ from Salwa Siddiqui [Level 06 ]
AHWS Aims to:
 Instill the love of Qur’an and Sunnah
 Impart a passion for seeking knowledge
 Inspire to live like a true believer
 Create a strong & positive Muslim identity
CORE VALUES:
Sincerity, Integrity, Respect, Dedication, Discipline,
Benevolence, Tolerance.
We love all our students!
We encourage and invite parents' involvement, ideas and
support.
Friendly Reminders for Parents
 Punctuality: Please ensure arrival at 10:00am sharp
 Uniform: Kindly send your child in proper clean and tidy
uniform.
 Stationary & Books: Please ensure that students come to
class prepared with necessary stationary and books.
 Homework/Project completion: Help your child excel in
class by taking keen interest and encouraging in his/her
assigned work for weekend.
Absence: Please notify Course Incharge in case of absences even
one full weekend, and especially if away for more than 2
weekends. Please note parents and students are fully responsible
for catching up on any missed work. Due to the nature of weekend
learning, teachers are not expected to provide lessons for the time
the child was away.
How to Help your Child
1. Expectations: Please have realistic expectations from your child in
terms of behavior and learning. The saying goes ‘kids will be kids’.
Expecting your child to be a ‘moral book character’ can set you up for
frustration and disappointment. Give your child clear and achievable
expectations and help him/her pace towards them.
2. Communication: It is very important that parents talk to their
children about what they learned, what their thoughts are on what
they learned, and how they will apply it into their lives etc. It is the
teacher’s duty to impart religious values and positive inspiration but it
is in fact crucial that parents reinforce them at home as well.
Message From A Teacher
As I enter the class I see bright faces, and faces adorned with smiles,
Some inquisitive learners and some active listeners,
Some full of ideas and ready for discussions,
Some motivated, inspiring role models for others,
And some dreamers and some busy with peers,
One thing common in all, is the spirit to volunteer for any given
work,
An adorable bunch of girls with pure hearts and a zest for knowledge,
With a little hard work O, dear students you will see wonders,
You will be ascenders and leading as forerunners,
Transformed and adorned by the jewels of the Prophet’s (s.a.w)
manners.
Striving for excellence!
AHWS Team