25 Years of Academic Excellence, 25 Years of Wisdom & Positivity, 25 Years of Integrity & Compassion, 25 Years of Work Ethic & Commitment.
Al Amanah College celebrated 25th anniversary of its founding on Saturday 25 November 2023, in the presence of a large gathering of politicians, ministers, MPs, public members, religious leaders, students’ families, in addition to a significant number of members from the Muslim community.
The official celebration commenced in the VIP lounge with a beautiful recitation from the Holy Qur’an by Mr Mahmoud Aboud followed by the Australian national anthem by Mrs Mariam Saad (an Al Amanah College graduate).
The Chairman of Darulfatwa Islamic High Council of Australia Dr Sheikh Salim Alwan Al-Hussainiyy delivered a speech highlighting the importance of learning and teaching obligatory religious knowledge, as well as adhering to the path and teachings of the noble Prophet Muhammad (s) He emphasised the significance of the beneficial sciences taught at Al Amanah College and expressed gratitude to the school staff, executives and administration for their significant efforts in preserving pure and genuine Islamic teachings.
The President of the Islamic Charitable Projects Association in Australia, Hajj Mohammed Mehio delivered an impactful speech, expressing gratitude to the Muslim community for their continuous support to Al Amanah College and while reflecting on past events he said, “we commemorate the profound impact and unwavering dedication of two remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on our institution—Hajjeh Nafisa Mehio and Hajj Mohamad El Dana. Their memory resonates profoundly within our institution, and as we reflect on their invaluable contributions, we extend our deepest gratitude and honour their enduring impact. May Allaah bestow His mercy upon these exceptional individuals whose dedication and influence continue to enrich our school’s legacy.”
The guests at the event included Minister Jihad Dib, MP for Bankstown, Tina Ayyad MP for Holsworthy, Charishma Kaliyanda MP for Liverpool, Mayor Ned Mannoun of Liverpool Council and AISNSW Associate Chief Executive for School Operations and Governance, Cathy Lovell, who extended their congratulations to Al Amanah College for its excellent work and service to the community over the past 25 years, offering heartfelt wishes for continued success in the future.
The Keynote address by Al Amanah College Chairman, Sheikh Fawaz Abboud highlighted the spirit of innovation and curiosity that defines the school community.
The official celebration was followed by a public event with the community in the college’s Grand Hall, commencing with a beautiful recitation of selected verses from the Holy Qur’an, delivered by year 10 graduate Amaan Shah followed by the school’s choir delivering a splendid performance, singing both the National Anthem and the school’s anthem.
Sheikh Mahmoud Alwan Al Amanah College graduate) delivered a lecture emphasising the importance of learning and teaching the obligatory knowledge in religion followed by a visual presentation through a video showcasing the school’s activities and its developmental stages.
The highlight of the afternoon was ‘Our Story’ – a poem that encapsulates the essence of the true school spirit where the timeline of events was told through the eyes of a group of representatives of the school who all formed a part of a whole story – The Al Amanah journey of 25 Years!
Mr Ayman Alwan, the Principal of the school, was called onto the stage, extending a sincere and heartfelt welcome to the distinguished guests present, including students, parents, teachers, Al Amanah graduates, and all attendees. He expressed profound gratitude for their presence at this significant celebration—the 25th Anniversary of Al Amanah College.
Mr Alwan highlighted the day as a remarkable occasion where we come together under the banner of “Al Amanah College – Shaping Lives” emphasising that this theme signifies the school’s core objective—not solely centred on delivering top-tier education but committed to positively influencing lives, nurturing young minds, and instilling values of responsibility, integrity, and community.
During the event, Mr Ayman Alwan presented Recognition Awards as tokens of tributes and appreciation, and acknowledgement to: The late Hajjeh Nafisa Mehio, the late Hajj Muhammad El Dana, the late Yehya Abdullah and the late Wissam Hamze, Hajj Muhammad Mehio, Dr Sheikh Salim Alwan, Dr Ghayath Alshelh OAM, Sheikh Bilal Homaysi, Mr Mohamad Chams, Hajj Muhammad Sabbagh, Hajj Omar Taiba, Sheikh Ibrahim Al Shafie, Mr Wissam Saad, Mrs Tina Ayyad, Ms Charishma Kaliyanda, Ms Cathy Lovell and Mayor Ned Mannoun.
The following staff members received service awards in recognition for their years of service:
5 years of Service:
Eman Alshafie, Zahra Al Amiri, Nawall El Sabbagh, Joumana El Atchan, Mariam Haddad and Haybat Abdel Aal.
10 years of service:
Nadine El Masri, Samiha El About and Nisrine El Hashmawi.
15 years of service:
Sheikh Amr Alshelh, Sawsan El Hawat, Jameel Homouda, Elizabeth Sarah Najafi, Jenan Krisaty and Maha Mouhajer.
20 years of service:
Dalal Saad, Sheikh Chadi Al Kasem, Marwan Hamouda, Lubaba Dabboussi, Hanan Dabboussi and Hajj Ayman Alwan.
Towards the end of the event, Sheikh Bilal Homaysi stepped onto the stage and offered a heartfelt supplication to the Muslim community. He prayed and supplicated for everyone present and for our Muslim brothers and sisters enduring hardships, especially in the Middle East, particularly in Palestine.
The school’s playground was transformed into an area with coffee, sweets and photo booths where more memories were captured and treasured.
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