Curriculum

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Knowledge Triumphant

Knowledge Triumphant is the name of the late Franz Rosenthal's comprehensive study on the place of knowledge in Islam. He observes that "the Islamic civilization is one that is essentially characterized by knowledge ( 'ilm), for 'ilm is one of those concepts that have dominated Islam and given Muslim civilization its distinctive shape and complexion."

And it is this knowledge triumphant that lies at the heart of our school and more specifically our curriculum, designed to instil a great love and value for knowledge in all its forms.

And to Allah belongs the east and the west. So wherever you [might] turn, there is the Face of Allah . Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing. [2:115]

We offer a rich and diverse curriculum, aiming to educate the head, heart and hands of our students.

We create varied opportunities beyond the classroom in order to prepare our students for their lives beyond school as confident, self-assured, articulate Muslim women.

In Keystage three (Year 7 and Year 8), students study English, Maths, Science, Islamic Studies, Quran, Arabic, French, Computer Science, History, Geography, RE, Art and Life Skills. Further details are included in the Student Handbooks below.

In Keystage four (Years 9-11), students study English language, English literature, Maths, Science, History, RE and Arabic.  Options are chosen for non core subjects and vary year to year depending on the year group. Subjects have included Art, Psychology, Geography and Business Studies.

PE is taught twice weekly across the school, on site as well as off-site. 

The Islamic Sciences

The teaching of Islam is illuminating, and it is this illumination that is the ultimate goal of the Islamic Studies curriculum. 

The syllabus has been carefully developed over several years’ practical experience to meet the needs of secondary school Muslim children growing up in the cosmopolitan environment of 21st century Britain. 

The overall aims of the curriculum are: 

  • to instil a deep love of Allah and His Messenger  in the hearts, foster a firm faith,
  • to encourage a life of piety and obedience to God, and focus aspirations towards the most important matter, the Next Life.

In order to achieve these objectives, the curriculum revolves around 

  • The reading of passages and surahs of Quran in English
  • Regular reading of hadiths particularly those of encouragements and warnings (as found in Riyadh al Saliheen)
  • Study of the life of the Prophet Muhammad  and his noble character Matters to do with self-purification and strengthening of one’s faith
  • A solid grounding in the fardh ʿain knowledge that each Muslim is required to study in aqeedah and fiqh 

We believe that telling stories of pious people of the past and present will inspire young people and help us attain the objectives set out earlier. The greatest of these stories is the story of the Prophet  himself and his Companions. But there are countless other stories waiting to be told from our preceding generations. Several modules have been incorporated specifically for the telling of these stories and the study of the lives of these amazing and inspiring people. 

A copy of the Year 7 and Year 8 Islamic studies handbook is included below which includes details of the modules studied. You can read the Islamic Studies and Quran subject policy here.

Read our 'The Curriculum and Beyond' policy

 

Pupils’ learning across the curriculum is supported by a wide range of trips and visits.​ 

[Ofsted 2019]