BTCT Students Notice Board

Classes begin the Week Beginning Monday the 18th of January

Half Term is the week beginning the 15th of February

The last week of classes is Monday the 22nd of March

Salaam Respected Parents & Students and other readers.  This is our 1^st ever newsletter, which I’m humbled to write and there are lots of exciting things to share with you.

A Special Awards Evening

You are all invited as there is a present for all students on Wednesday 29 July at 6.30pm. Halaal food will be provided so please bring all your family to this happy occasion. If easier you can leave as soon as you want after your child’s ‘surprise’.  Bring your grand parents, friends or any family members to acknowledge your child’s special efforts to learn the deen of Allah.

Summer Holiday

Please let me know what your preference is for holidays during July and August. This year we have to balance school holidays, summer and Blessed Ramadan! Perhaps a short 2 week break is good but I am happy to listen to when you think we should return. Insha Allah we are working on a calendar for the next year which we will provide you with a copy of shortly.

Survey

I am really interested in hearing what you think of this ‘madressah’ and the service we provide. Is there anything we are doing that your child is really unhappy about, or something else we can do that would be good? We want to hear your ideas so we can try them if they are sensible and of course Allah wills.

Contact Details

It is very important that you provide your contact details in the event of an emergency. We don’t plan them but they may happen and someone may need to contact you at any moment if the need arise. Please be assured that all details are private and confidential.

Curriculum/Structure

I have already created a curriculum, level and lesson plan for each child, based on their individual needs. Copies of this will also Insha Allah be available shortly.

Attendance

Please call x 01452 419929, x 07754 885164 or the BTCT office (533435) if your child is unable to attend a session. This way we can advise the minibus service not to come if no children need dropping off. This is good for the environment and also for the person’s time!

Madressah Bags

Please can you let me know if you would like a Madressah bag? Some of you may like one at a cost of £1.

Local visits

Alhamdolillah, some of the children were lucky to visit Masjid Umer recently. We sincerely thank the kind Imam for his time giving the guided tour.  If you have any other ideas, then please let us know. Some of you have suggested a Church, Cathedral, Synagogue & Mandhir. The children who attended found it most beneficial and eye opening, especially the girls!

No classes.

A reminder that there is no class on Wednesday 8^th July due to a school governor meeting. If you would like then any student may come to my house at 6pm on this day for their lessons.             

May Almighty Allah accept yours, others and our humble efforts.

Yp

Autumn Term

Week Beginning Dates

Start Monday the 7th of September 2009

Half Term Week(s) Monday the 19th of October and Monday the 26th of October

End Monday the 16th of November 2009

Spring Term

Start Monday the 4th of January 2010

Half Term Monday 15th of February 2010

End Monday 8th March

Summer Term

Start Monday the 19th of April 2010

Half Term Monday 31st of May

End Monday 21st of June - End of Academic Year 2009/2010

Commencing on Monday the 2oth of April, we are offering a number of courses.  You do not need to live in Barton and Tredworth to access these courses.

Monday Literacy 10:00 for those wishing to improve their English
Monday  IT 12:30 For complete beginners
Monday English (for those who do not have English as their first language) 7:00
Monday Arabic for Men 8:30

Tuesday English Women Only (for those who do not have English as their first language) 9:30
Tuesday IT 12:30 For complete beginners
Tuesday English (for those who do not have English as their first language)

Wednesday English Women Only (for those who do not have English as their first language) 9:30
Wednesday Arabic for Women 9:30
Wednesday Numeracy for those wishing to improve their Numeracy Skills
Wednesday English (for those who do not have English as their first language) 7:00

Thursday English Women Only (for those who do not have English as their first language) 9:30
Thursday Arabic for Women 9:30
Thursday IT for Women Only 12:00 For complete beginners
Thursday English (for those who do not have English as their first language) 7:00

Other course will be added over the coming weeks.  If you require more information, please ring (01452) 533435 or e-mail education@btct.org.uk.  If you are close to the centre, pop in and enquire.

BTCT has been approved as a UK  Online Centre.  This will provide all students will access to on-line courses.  Please watch this space for developments.

Commencing on Monday the 20th of April at 10:00-12:00 BTCT will offer a Foundation Literacy course.  This course is FREE and intended to assist all students who wish to brush up their English skills.  It is important to all students but in particular, those attending NVQ courses.

The Numeracy course is already running, this runs on a Wednesday from 1:00-3:00.  It is also FREE and open to all.

To join either course, speak to any member of the Education Team.

Courses start back on the week beginning Monday the 20th of April 2009

Monday the 4th of May is a Bank Holiday, so no courses will be running.

Half Term  is the week beginning Monday the 25th of May.

The last week of Term is the week beginning Monday the 22nd of June, for those classes that run on a Monday, the last class will be Monday the 29th of June.

Jerry Jenkinson

Learning Development Officer, Barton & Tredworth Community Trust.

This board will be used to provide updated information for students attending courses at the Trust Centre or the Lighthouse, which are organised by Barton & Tredworth Community Trust or Hartpury Colleges Community Team.