Rochdale Islamic Academy - Girls School

Assalamu alaikum,

We would like to extend an invitation to all students, staff and female relatives to ‘One Day in Ramadan’ - our school’s first ever Ramadan production.

Led by our Year 9 and 10 students, it will consist of a play, speeches, nasheeds, and much more!

Our centrepiece play ‘One Day in Ramadan’ will chronicle the daily life of Maymunah, her family and friends as they learn, reflect and renew Ramadan lessons.

The event will be held on Thursday 7 March between 9-10am in the school hall.

Insha Allah, we pray that it is a blessed start to Ramadan 2024 for us at school and you at home.

Refreshments will be served for female relatives. We look forward to your presence, Insha Allah.

Our students wore coloured hijabs in honour of ‘World Hijab Day’ and created a display on the importance of World Hijab Day.

Assalaamu’alaykum,

*PARENT COMPETITON*
Following the success of last year’s student competition where we asked for ‘letters to the beloved SAW”, this year, we’re excited to extend the invitation to parents.

Imagine if you had the opportunity to converse with the Prophet Muhammad SAW—what would you express? Craft a letter or poem conveying your thoughts for a chance to win amazing prizes.

Submit your entries via email to [email protected] by Sunday 18th February

We eagerly await your submissions InShāAllāh !

Sunnah of the Week 09/01/24 - to practice Sabr (patience) and Shukr (gratitude).

Sabr (patience): ‘O believers! Seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient.’ (Quran 2:153)

Shukr (gratitude): The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “By the One in whose hand is my soul, among the blessing you will be questioned about on the Day of Resurrection are the cool shade, fresh dates, and cold water.” (Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2369)

Sabr and Shukr are wonderful things,
The praises to Allah we should always sing.
When things go right it’s from Him not me,
And when they are wrong we get through patiently.

We hope you had a restful break. A reminder that school reopens on Tuesday 9th January, as Monday is a staff inset day.

January HAF 2024 at RIAG (Day 3)

Scroll through and have a look at what we have been up to 👆

Grateful to celebrate the achievements of our Class of 2023 at the Year 11 Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 12th December! 🎉 Special thanks to the parents, students, and Mayor for joining us. Huge shoutout to our dedicated school prefects for making the day a success! 🏆

December HAF 2023 at RIAG (Day 1)

Scroll through and have a look at what we have been up to 👆

Rochdale Islamic Academy would like to sincerely thank for inviting us to the Rochdale
Diversity Awards Evening 2023.

It was a pleasure to be part of the awards evening and to reach the finals.

Congratulations to the winners of the Education and Learning Awards.

Rochdale Islamic Academy would like to sincerely thank for inviting us to the Rochdale
Diversity Awards Evening 2023.

It was a pleasure to be part of the awards evening and to reach the finals.

Congratulations to the winners of the Education and Learning Awards.

On September 22, 2023, the entire school engaged in the Happy Puzzle Company’s Maths Challenge, fostering problem-solving, teamwork, logic, resilience, communication, and study skills.

Our Year 11 students engaged in a thought-provoking hate crime role play workshop at Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday 20th November. This immersive experience not only delved into the legal system but also sparked interest in potential future careers among some students.

Question of the week:
What was Prophet Adam(as) created from?

A) Clay B) Water C) Soil

Comment your answer below ⬇️

As part of our careers programme we often invite speakers to deliver workshops.

Today we had visit from a faith based life coach.

delivered an interactive careers and faith based workshop for our year 7 students.

The dua when waking up:

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ ، سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلهِ ، وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَاللهُ أَكْـبَرُ ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِ رَبِّ اغْفِرْ لِي

There is none worth of worship but Allah alone, Who has no partner, His is the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He is able to do all things. Glory is to Allah. Praise is to Allah. There is none worth of worship but Allah. Allah is the Most Great. There is no might and no power except by Allah's leave, the Exalted, the Mighty. My Lord, forgive me.

KS4 (Year 9, 10 and 11) took part in a Financial Skills Workshop recently.

They explored financial skills in adulthood.

Ayah of the week:

Having strength: “God does not burden any soul with more than it can bear.” [Quran 2:286]

The burden of life may seem too much for us to handle sometimes, but remember that Allah the Merciful believes that we can get through it.

He sees the potential in us and he Knows we can endure it with perseverance. Begin your new year with enthusiasm and curiosity. Embrace challenges, stay organised, seek help when needed, and make meaningful connections with peers and educators. Success awaits!

This month students at RIAG took part in a Rabi-ul-awwal competition.

Here you can see all of the entries which were given in.

Well done to all those entered!

Jazakallah to each and every person that donated for the Morocco and Libya emergency appeal.

For everyone that brought cakes, baked a cake, bought treats and snacks to sell or just bought things as their contribution to the cause, we have successfully managed to raise £507 over the two days bake sale and non-uniform on the girl's side.

The money has been passed over to One Nation who will distribute it accordingly.

May Allah accept it from all of us.

We are hiring!

RIAG is looking for English, Maths and Science. Do you think you could be the perfect fit?

Get in touch with us at 01706 710184 and email your CV at [email protected]

You will also need to complete an application form which you can request from [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Question of the week:

Which Surah is regarded as the HEART of the Quran?

Comment down below ⬇

Recently a visitor from Hopwood Hall, Jane Slater, came to RIAG and gave an informative careers talk to our year 11 students.

Happy Teacher's Day

May Allah accept all our teachers and reward them abundantly for their hard work. Ameen.

Love for the Sunnah:

Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “If you ˹sincerely˺ love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive your sins. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”

(Surah Aale Imran, verse 31)

RCM supports any activity that promotes good health and prevention.

So long as the school vaccination programme does not breach any Islamic jurisprudence. Vaccines must not contain any form of porcine. RCM will continue to work alongside the NHS in promoting good health, the choice is ultimately with the parent and child.

We have been up to a lot the past year, including:

🟢 Trips
🟢 Clubs
🟢 Special days
and more!

Have a look at the snaps to see what we have been doing.

We are hiring!

RIAG is looking for a Maths teacher. Do you think you could be the perfect fit?

Get in touch with us at 01706 710184 and email your CV at [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you!