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{{Infobox school {{Infobox school
|name = Al-Taqwa College
|image = ] | name = Al-Taqwa College
|motto = Seek Knowledge | image = Al-Taqwa College.jpg
| image_size = 200px
⚫ |website = http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au
| motto = Quality education, for quality life.
|type = Independent school|Independent,Co-educational
| established = {{Start date|1986|06|df=y}}
⚫ |denomination = ]
⚫ | website = http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au
⚫ |slogan = Quality Education For Quality Life
| type = ] ] and ]
⚫ |principal = Mr.Omar Hallak
⚫ | denomination = ]
|students = 2000
⚫ | slogan = Quality Education For Quality Life
⚫ |city = ]
|state = ] | gender = ]al
|country = ] | founder = Omar Hallak
⚫ | principal = Omar Hallak
⚫ |coordinates = {{coord|37|51|14|S|144|43|19|E|type:edu_region:AU|display=inline,title}}
|enrolment = ~1780 (P-12)<ref name="History"> (accessed:08-05-2006)</ref> | students = 2,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/index.php/about-us/history |title= al-Taqwa: About Us History |work=Al-Taqwa|access-date=3 May 2015}}</ref>
| staff = 200
⚫ |colours = Blue, Red, White {{color box|#000080}} {{color box|Red}} {{color box|#White}}
| years = ]–]
|homepage = }}
| tuition = $2,485–$3,885
| address = 201 Sayers Road
⚫ | city = ]
| state = ]
| postcode = 3029
| country = ]
⚫ | coordinates = {{coord|37|51|14|S|144|43|19|E|type:edu_region:AU|display=inline,title}}
⚫ | colours = Blue, red, white <br/>{{color box|#000080}} {{color box|Red}} {{color box|#White}}
| newspaper = Al-Hidayah
| houses = Omar <br/> Ali <br/> Othman <br/> Abu Bakar
| campus_size = 51 acres
⚫ }}


'''The Islamic Schools of Victoria''', or otherwise known as '''Al-Taqwa College''', is a primary and secondary school located on Sayers Rd, ], outside ], ]. The college is also known as '''Werribee College'''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6889c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |title=Education provider details |work=State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training)|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref> '''The Islamic Schools of Victoria''', or otherwise known as '''Al-Taqwa College''', is a primary and secondary school located on Sayers Road, in ], outside ], ].


The College was built on a 50 acre property on the western side of Melbourne. The College was established by the Islamic Trust fund in 1986. The name was changed to Al-Taqwa College in 2010. Next to the main Campus on Sayers Road, a Mosque was built.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/index.php/masjidactivities |title=Masjid Activities |accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> Al-Taqwa College is a member of Independent Schools Victoria. Independent Schools Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to Independent education.<ref>http://www.is.vic.edu.au/teachers/pubs/al_taqwa_college.pdf</ref> The College was built on a 50-acre property on the western side of Melbourne. The College was established by the Islamic Trust fund in 1986. The name was changed to Al-Taqwa College in 2010. Next to the main campus on Sayers Road, a mosque (]) was built.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/index.php/masjidactivities |title=Al-Taqwa Masjid Activities |access-date=4 April 2015 |archive-date=9 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409054346/http://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au/index.php/masjidactivities |url-status=dead }}</ref> Al-Taqwa College is a member of ''Independent Schools Victoria'' which is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to Independent education.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.is.vic.edu.au/teachers/pubs/al_taqwa_college.pdf |title=Al-Taqwa College: Valuable Lessons |work=Independent Schools Victoria |access-date=3 May 2015 |archive-date=12 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312080656/http://is.vic.edu.au/teachers/pubs/al_taqwa_college.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>


When the school was first established, classes ranged from Prep. to Year 10. As the school grew it expanded and added on VCE (Years 11 and 12). The school has a branch in ], named the ]. The school has another branch called the Olive Branch, which runs occasional classes in Agriculture and Horticulture. When the school was first established, classes ranged from Prep. to Year 10. As the school grew it expanded and added on VCE (Years 11 and 12). The school has another campus called the Olive Branch, which runs occasional classes in Agriculture and Horticulture. The school has a branch in ], named the ''Al-Taqwa College, International Islamic School of Indonesia''.


In 2015, the number of students at Al-Taqwa College is close to 2,000 with numbers expected to reach 2,500 students in 2018. Students are taught subjects including English, Maths, L.O.T.E, Information Technology, Business, Art and Physical Education. In 2015, the number of students at Al-Taqwa College - is close to 2,000 with numbers expected to reach 2,500 students in 2018. Subjects taught at the college include English, Maths, Languages other than English (L.O.T.E.), Information Technology, Business, Art and Physical Education.


==Controversy==
Students at Al-Taqwa College come from different backgrounds, ] and ]. The school's foundation is strongly based upon ethos of ], ] and cohesive ]. Families of students have migrated from the following countries:
⚫ In 2005 there were a number of issues of concern raised involving the school, including a visiting imam's public antisemitic comments.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/war-on-terror/muslims-sound-alarm-over-schools/2005/07/30/1122144058379.html |title=Muslims sound alarm over schools |author=Skelton, Russell|date=31 July 2005|work=]|access-date=2 April 2015}}</ref>

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In 2015, the school principal Omar Hallak was reported to have told students that the terrorist group ] was part of a Western plot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/christopher-pyne-asks-altaqwa-principal-to-explain-himself-after-islamic-state-comments-20150401-1md0vg.html |title=Christopher Pyne asks Al-Taqwa principal to explain himself after Islamic State comments |author=Cook, Henrietta|date=1 April 2014|access-date=4 April 2015}}</ref> The principal's comments were condemned as "reckless and dangerous if true" by ], Victoria's Education Minister.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/comment/the-dangers-of-feeding-lies-to-muslim-children-20150325-1m70ba.html |title=The dangers of feeding lies to Muslim children |author=Szego, Julie|date=26 March 2015|work=]|access-date=2 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.themercury.com.au/news/breaking-news/vic-islamic-college-bans-running-for-girls/story-fnj6ehgr-1227316457985 |title=Islamic principal says reports untrue |first1=Melissa |last1=Meehan |first2=Angus |last2=Livingston|date=23 April 2015|work=]|access-date=3 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-23/girls-at-islamic-school-banned-from-running-over-virginity-fears/6414622 |title=Girls at Islamic Al-Taqwa College banned from running over virginity fears, teacher claims |date=23 April 2015|work=]|access-date=3 May 2015}}</ref>
⚫ In 2005 there were a number of issues of concern raised involving the school.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/war-on-terror/muslims-sound-alarm-over-schools/2005/07/30/1122144058379.html |title=Muslims sound alarm over schools |author=Skelton, Russell|date=31 July 2005|work=]|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>


==COVID-19 cases==
A former teacher said that the college principal had ] views. Another said that non-Muslim teachers were treated as "second-class citizens". In 2015, the school principal told students that ] was a Western plot. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/christopher-pyne-asks-altaqwa-principal-to-explain-himself-after-islamic-state-comments-20150401-1md0vg.html |title=Christopher Pyne asks Al-Taqwa principal to explain himself after Islamic State comments |author=Cook, Henrietta|date=1 April 2014|work]=|accessdate=4 April 2015}}</ref> The spokesman for the ] said they did not support the comments regarding the terror group.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3006991/Principal-Islamic-school-tells-pupils-ISIS-conspiracy-created-Israel-western-countries.html</ref> The principal's comments were called, "reckless and dangerous if true" by ], Victoria's Education Minister.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theage.com.au/comment/the-dangers-of-feeding-lies-to-muslim-children-20150325-1m70ba.html |title=The dangers of feeding lies to Muslim children |author=Szego, Julie|date=26 March 2015|work=]|accessdate=2 April 2015}}</ref>
During the 2020 ], Al-Taqwa College was one of the biggest case clusters in Victoria, and the second biggest cluster outside of public housing and aged care, with 210 confirmed cases linked to the college as of mid-August.<ref>{{cite web |title=Coronavirus update for Victoria - 18 August 2020 |url=https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-update-victoria-18-august-2020 |website=Department of Health and Human Services |publisher=Victoria State Government |access-date=22 September 2020}}</ref>


Again in 2021, the school was closed after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19. This later lead to statewide lockdowns in Victoria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/coles-listed-as-an-exposure-site-after-altaqwa-teacher-tests-positive/news-story/6d07bd2d35e7ba24597327f524a191e7|title = Footy player tests positive after Vic case|date = 4 August 2021}}</ref>
The school's principal denied claims regarding possible injury for girls, if they run.<ref>http://www.themercury.com.au/news/breaking-news/vic-islamic-college-bans-running-for-girls/story-fnj6ehgr-1227316457985</ref>


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School in Truganina, VIC, Australia
Al-Taqwa College
Address
201 Sayers Road
Truganina, VIC, 3029
Australia
Coordinates37°51′14″S 144°43′19″E / 37.85389°S 144.72194°E / -37.85389; 144.72194
Information
TypeIndependent primary and secondary school
MottoQuality education, for quality life.
DenominationSunni Islam
EstablishedJune 1986 (1986-06)
FounderOmar Hallak
PrincipalOmar Hallak
Staff200
Years offeredPrep–Year 12
GenderCo-educational
Number of students2,000
Campus size51 acres
HousesOmar
Ali
Othman
Abu Bakar
Colour(s)Blue, red, white
     
SloganQuality Education For Quality Life
NewspaperAl-Hidayah
Tuition$2,485–$3,885
Websitehttp://www.al-taqwa.vic.edu.au

The Islamic Schools of Victoria, or otherwise known as Al-Taqwa College, is a primary and secondary school located on Sayers Road, in Truganina, Victoria, outside Melbourne, Australia.

The College was built on a 50-acre property on the western side of Melbourne. The College was established by the Islamic Trust fund in 1986. The name was changed to Al-Taqwa College in 2010. Next to the main campus on Sayers Road, a mosque (masjid) was built. Al-Taqwa College is a member of Independent Schools Victoria which is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to Independent education.

When the school was first established, classes ranged from Prep. to Year 10. As the school grew it expanded and added on VCE (Years 11 and 12). The school has another campus called the Olive Branch, which runs occasional classes in Agriculture and Horticulture. The school has a branch in Indonesia, named the Al-Taqwa College, International Islamic School of Indonesia.

In 2015, the number of students at Al-Taqwa College - is close to 2,000 with numbers expected to reach 2,500 students in 2018. Subjects taught at the college include English, Maths, Languages other than English (L.O.T.E.), Information Technology, Business, Art and Physical Education.

Controversy

In 2005 there were a number of issues of concern raised involving the school, including a visiting imam's public antisemitic comments.

In 2015, the school principal Omar Hallak was reported to have told students that the terrorist group ISIS was part of a Western plot. The principal's comments were condemned as "reckless and dangerous if true" by James Merlino, Victoria's Education Minister.

COVID-19 cases

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, Al-Taqwa College was one of the biggest case clusters in Victoria, and the second biggest cluster outside of public housing and aged care, with 210 confirmed cases linked to the college as of mid-August.

Again in 2021, the school was closed after a teacher tested positive for COVID-19. This later lead to statewide lockdowns in Victoria.

See also

References

  1. "al-Taqwa: About Us History". Al-Taqwa. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  2. "Al-Taqwa Masjid Activities". Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. "Al-Taqwa College: Valuable Lessons" (PDF). Independent Schools Victoria. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  4. Skelton, Russell (31 July 2005). "Muslims sound alarm over schools". The Age. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  5. Cook, Henrietta (1 April 2014). "Christopher Pyne asks Al-Taqwa principal to explain himself after Islamic State comments". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  6. Szego, Julie (26 March 2015). "The dangers of feeding lies to Muslim children". The Age. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  7. Meehan, Melissa; Livingston, Angus (23 April 2015). "Islamic principal says reports untrue". The Mercury. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  8. "Girls at Islamic Al-Taqwa College banned from running over virginity fears, teacher claims". ABC News. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
  9. "Coronavirus update for Victoria - 18 August 2020". Department of Health and Human Services. Victoria State Government. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  10. "Footy player tests positive after Vic case". 4 August 2021.

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See also: Islamic schools in: United Kingdom, United States
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