OUR MISSION

OUR VALUES

OUR PHILOSOPHY

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Why our programs work!

 

I want my children to feel confident and happy about their beliefs and values, and to be prepared for adolescence and its trials.  I want to give them the tools to make good decisions in the face of a challenging situation.

Mission

We encourage children to explore their environment, question their pre-existing beliefs, develop their reasoning, gain confidence in expressing thoughts, attain an understanding and empathy for people who believe in different ideas, be independent in their thinking, learn how to conduct an objective research, be creative in finding solutions, and most importantly: practice Islam in their daily lives with a focus on taqwa, ethics and good deeds.

Values

Summary: We aim to act responsibly, and to enjoin the good and forbid the evil, be grateful, punctual and honour all promises we make, while demonstrating commitment to our values and the truth. The following core values underpin the management and teaching practices at our school:

  1. Recognising the importance of developing a personal belief and value system,
  2. showing initiative and accepting responsibility for our actions,
  3. Being punctual and fulfilling commitments,
  4. Having a commitment to truth and values,
  5. Being creative in finding solutions,
  6. Expressing thankfulness through action,
  7. Enjoining good and forbidding evil,
  1. Understanding the importance of patience,
  2. Recognising our duty to correct our own mistakes,
  3. Having confidence in expressing our ideas and beliefs,
  4. Understanding the importance and value of knowledge,
  5. Working co-operatively with others,
  6. Being honest, fair and humble with others,
  7. Having respect and understanding of others.

Our Philosophy in Teaching

Australian MADE provides Islamic and language programs that aim to address various aspects of a child’s learning and development. Our focus is to provide young Australian Muslims with a positive and inclusive environment where they learn about Islam, develop their character, gain confidence, make friends, and be active members of our community.
Our programs revolve around annual themes.  Some of our past themes include:

  • Science and the Qur’an;
  • The Mercy of Muhammad (P);
  • Inventions by Muslims;
  • Ihsan and today’s People of Ihsan; and
  • Islam and the Environment.
  • Bring Back the Barakah.

Our 2018 theme of learning is “Imamat”.

Our learning in Islamic education is based on the six elements of effective and engaging religious learning that we developed for our school: Allah (swt) and the fundamentals of faith are at the core of what we learn.  We support this core concept with life skills, stories/history, hadeeth/Quran, hands-on workshop, and multimedia.

Children learning revolves around the concept of Tawheed (oneness of God), ethics, and fundamentals of faith.  Our workshops provide opportunities to learn how to find and assess information, and to think critically and creatively. Our method in teaching Islamic values is to provide an active, exciting and challenging environment that the child can associate with. Learning is inspired through play, storytelling, role playing, visual arts, multimedia, practical projects and community involvement.  We have designed the Reflect Revert Revive learning methodology to help children put into practice Islamic values.  We also encourage Growth Mindset within our programs.

From the Islamic perspective, here are some of the questions we encourage and work together to address in our various programs:

  •              How do we know that God exists?
  •              What is God like and how do I communicate with Him?
  •              How can we be sure that there is a day of judgment?
  •              If God is really fair then why do bad things happen?
  •              How do I deal with the current negative perception of Islam and respond to questions by friends at school?
  •              What makes Mohammad (sawa) a Prophet and why is he the last messenger?
  •              What are some stories about the closest people to the Prophet (sawa)?
  •              Why are we Muslim?
  •              Why do I have to pray and what does it all mean?
  •              How do I understand the Quran if I don’t know Arabic? Is the Quran still relevant to me?
  •              How do I learn more about other religions, and how similar are they to Islam?
  •              What skills do I need to make good choices and avoid poor choices?
  •              Why do some Muslim girls wear hijab?

…and much more….

Our current programs: