The Islamic Schools of Victoria (Werribee College) Inc was established in June 1986 after its founder, Mr Omar Hallak realised the importance of educating young children in an Islamic Environment.
With this inspiration in mind, over 50 acres was purchased in Sayers Road. The first school year commenced with one portable and a total of 25 students, the College was on the road to educational excellence.
The College has grown considerably since its inception, offering education from the Preparatory years to VCE.
Al-Taqwa College established a horticultural and agricultural campus in Derrimut Road, Tarneit. The campus is now RTO accredited delivering nationally recognised and accredited training and assessment services.
In 2008 a sister college was officially opened in Indonesia called Al-Taqwa College YIISI, Sentul Campus. The campus offers the Australian curriculum and VCE diploma for their students. Sentul is a co-educational College where the majority of its students are local and from within the Asian continents.
Our students live in an increasingly globalised world with many responsibilities. To prepare our students for leadership in a global society, we offer students an annual exchange program with our Sentul Campus. This program is available for students in Year 9 to 10. The experience allows our students to develop into confident, independent young adults.
In 2009 a Masjid was built on the Al-Taqwa College grounds. The Masjid was fully funded using community donations, costing approximately $4.5M
Vision
Al-Taqwa College will provide education opportunities to students in a caring, safe and healthy learning environment, which promotes quality education, and Islamic values and beliefs. Students are nurtured to be lifelong learners and encouraged to be proud Australian Muslim citizens of tomorrow.
Fundamental Principles
- The richness of the Islamic tradition, values and teachings will guide the direction and operation of the College within the Australian context and law.
- In accordance with the Islamic concept of justice – every individual in the school will be treated fairly with no distinction of color, race, religion or gender.
- We will respect and protect the rights of students – to be heard and to express themselves, to protection of their physical well-being and their dignity, and most importantly, their right to quality education that will prepare them for the future.
- Young people are active learners and will be encouraged to strive to do their best to achieve their full potential.
- We will deliver quality education grounded on Islamic principles and values, which will be affordable and accessible to any families who share and believe in these same values and principles.
- We will ensure the holistic development of students by delivering a well-balanced, experientially rich and diverse curriculum that respects learners as individuals. At the same time cultivating their appreciation and sense of responsibility as a part of the larger community in line with the Islamic concept of the Ummah.
- We will promote and implement the restorative approach to student’s wellbeing and management.
Objectives
Stemming from the school’s commitment in achieving excellence within an inclusive educational framework that is grounded on Islamic values and teachings, the College will:
- Create a school environment that instills in students the love and obedience to Allah (swt) in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Al-Quran and the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) the Sunnah.
- Provide quality and a holistic education that will develop students’ talents and capabilities to their full potential whilst meeting the aspirations and needs of the College’s Islamic community. This holistic education will ensure an all round development of students physically, mentally, socially and spiritually, guided by Islamic principles and teachings, and cultivating an understanding and appreciation of our Islamic cultural heritage.
- Produce graduates who are proud of their identity as Australian Muslims while retaining respect and appreciation of the Aboriginal cultural traditions and the diversity of Australian ethnic cultural groups.
- Develop students who are competent, adaptable and resilient life long learners with an appreciation of the nature and place of work in our society, opportunities to develop good work practices, and a respect for the rights of others in the work place.