Brochure 2021
Brochure 2021
Brochure 2021
1820
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UMALUSI accreditation number : 18SCH0100537
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Brochure 2021 and School Policies
Muhtaram / Muhtaramah السالم عليكم
We are honoured that you have chosen Nurul Islam School of Excellence as the institution to further the education of
your child.
We endeavour to maintain a high standard of education in an environment, conducive to good character building, good
values and morals. Insha Allah with the co- operation of the parents and learners we will achieve this. All prospective
parents and learners are urged to familiarise themselves with this brochure and the schools’ Code of Conduct.
Ethos/Values
Sense of identity and pride in the school.
Equality, Fairness and Non-racism
Developing learners as loyal citizens to contribute to the development of South Africa.
Courtesy to parents, teachers, all other staff and visitors
Achievement in academic, extra-murals and sports activities.
Use of praise for achievements and contributions to school life.
Pupils report that teachers care about them.
Building responsibility by taking care of the school’s property and equipment.
Create an awareness of the Muslim role to address poverty in South Africa and in the world.
Pupils are encouraged to work on their own, or in their groups, to do their best.
The school welcomes suggestions (and contributions) to improve the academic standards and its financial growth.
Service Delivery
It is our policy to address grievances and/or complaints.
All complaints shall be directed to the Principal who is some cases may direct the parent and/or learner to do so in
writing.
The Principal shall respond and/or attempt to resolve the complaint/s within 24-hours.
In instances where the complaint is of a serious nature and may involve investigation, attempts shall be made to
resolve the issue/s within five (5) working days.
In 1997 and 2007 the Board approved expansion programme to build an additional classrooms – including specialist
rooms – store-rooms and ablution facilities. A re-structuring took place in 2012 and the new board decided to go back to
the original dream of a girls-only school.
Executive Committee
The School is a non-profit institution which is managed by a Board of Directors on sound education and business
principles. The executives are: MI. SM Ravat (Chairman), Hfz. Y. Asvat (Vice Chairman), Mr M. Dadabhay
(Treasurer), Mr. I. Hoosen (Secretary), MI. A Mangera (Assistant Secretary), Mr S. Ismail, Hfz. R. Asvat.
C. SCHOOL POLICIES
Some relevant policies have been provided in this brochure. A parent/learner may request (in writing) a copy of any of
the school policies. There will be administration fee of R600 if the stakeholder requests a full set of policies. This will
be provided to the applicant within five (5) working days (provided load-shedding does not affect the school’s priority
printing).
School Calendar
The school follows the calendar of the Department of Basic Education. Additional schools holidays shall include the
days of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eidul Adha and/or any other Islamic religious observances approved by the Board. This
information shall be communicated to all stakeholders seven (3) days ahead.
School Times
Mon to Thur: Grades 1 and 2 07:25 to 14:30
Mon to Thur: Grades 3 – 12 07:25 to 14:55
Fridays All Grades 07:25 to 11:45
a) Fees are payable over 10 months at the beginning of each month starting from January and ending in October.
b) Fees are due in advance.
c) A humble appeal is made to parents to ensure that fees are paid timeously.
d) Fees can be paid by direct cash deposit or Direct Transfer (EFT). NO CHEQUES or CASH WILL BE
ACCEPTED.
e) Please submit a copy of proof of payment for all EFT’S, to accounts@nurulislam.org.za.
f) Please provide the learners name and grade on the deposit slip.
Banking details:
Admission Policy
The school respects and supports the Constitution of South Africa
Applications must be submitted at least on or before 30 August the year before on the prescribed form.
For the application to be considered, the form must be completed in full, signed and attach all documents requested
on the application.
Any Muslim shall apply. Non-Muslim may apply but will be required to adhere to the Dress Code and the religious
requirements.
Siblings of learners already at the school will be given preference.
Order on the waiting list.
Parents to show evidence that they can afford the fees.
Financial commitment to the school and its development.
All learners must re-apply for admission for the following year or next grade.
This should be done on the prescribed form which will be distributed by the school on before the 5 th of August each
year. All renewal forms must be completed and submitted not later the 4 th of September.
Parents will be sent a written confirmation of acceptance.
Learners whose fees are unpaid, have a poor disciplinary record and who have under-performed
academically will be denied re-admission.
Parents / guardians acknowledge, upon application of enrolment of their child / ward, that they are responsible
for the due and punctual payment of the fees, and that, by their signature thereto, they irrevocably agree to
comply with the School’s Fee Policy and agree that should they fail to pay the fees on the due date, then the
School shall be entitled to de-register their child and in which event the parent will have no claim against the
School whatsoever.
All new applicants, at the school’s discretion, will be required to undergo a competency test must obtain a 60%
pass mark to qualify for the application process, for the applied grade.
Learners will NOT be enrolled at the school if not bearing one of the following VALID REGISTRATION
DOCUMENTS:
1. South African Birth Certificate
2. South African Smart ID card (learners older than 16 years of age)
3. Current Passport AND study permit
4. Current Asylum Seeker Permi
All learners bearing a Foreign Passport are liable to pay the annual school fee in advance before admission. In
addition, a further levy as agreed by the Board of Governors will be debited to the learner’s fee account. Which is
payable as per stipulated payment options.
The Admission of a pupil is subject to the availability of space in the respective grade to which the pupil seeks
admission.
The ability of the learner to cope with the Academic requirement of the grade to which admission is sought.
A learner can be denied admission or re-admission based on his/her academic record.
Learners who fail at the end of the year may re-apply to the school.
Conduct of the learner either during school hours or after school hours and the current or previous disciplinary
record can be taken into account in this regard.
The marital status of the learner’s parents must be indicated on the application form. Any information or documents
pertaining to the learner’s well-being must be disclosed and submitted to the school, upon application.
Curriculum / Subjects
The School follows the core curriculum that has been approved by national Department of Basic Education (DBE)
and enacted in law and that are applicable to independent schools.
The current curriculum is known as CAPS.
As a faith-based institution, the School will provide all the Madrasah subject - Islamic Studies, Quran and Arabic –
and accommodate them in to the general school time-table.
The following subjects are offered at this school:
Language Policy
The School is an English Language Independent School. Learners seeking admission must be proficient in the English
Language. With the exception of Arabic, Afrikaans and isiZulu, all subjects are taught in the English language.
A learner has to achieve the criteria for English, Maths and Afrikaans. Failure in any one of the three will result in a not
achieved report.
Extra-Curricular Activities
When necessary, the School provides tuition and additional classes on Saturdays and during school holidays.
Attendance is compulsory.
Where a need arises, tuition is provided in a subject after school. Parents will be informed of the arrangements.
An independent sports facilitator has volunteered to assist the school with a structured programmed that is aligned
to the requirement set out by GDE.
Attendance:
a) It is important and necessary that learners attend school regularly. Absenteeism disadvantages the learners.
b) Kindly schedule ALL appointments out of school hours.
c) In the unlikely event that your child has been or will be absent kindly communicate this with the secretary in
writing.
d) In the event of an emergency kindly communicate in writing with the principal.
e) Absenteeism during cycle test without a written valid advance notification is not acceptable. This situation must be
substantiated by a medical certificate.
f) Absenteeism from cycle test/s will result in the learner not being allowed to write the test at a later date and will
forfeit the mark.
Stationery
a) For effective learning it is necessary for all learners to have their own stationery, and to label it clearly.
b) Borrowing causes unnecessary problems.
c) Kindly ensure all books are neatly covered. This creates an attitude of efficiency.
Communication
The School will communicate with the parents in the following ways:
D6 Communication system
a) Please ensure that you download the “D6” communicator app on your desktop, tablet or smartphone from
http://www.school-communicator.com/download.php
b) All communication from the school will be sent via this app which includes significant resources, such as
timetables, homework, circulars, calendar notices, etc.
E-mail system The school would also send E-mail messages in certain circumstances.
Please ensure that the school receives your E-mail address if it has not yet been submitted.
SMS The school would also send SMS message in certain circumstances.
Telephone & Cell These will be used for urgent and important communications.
Printed Circulars This medium will also be used. To acknowledge receipt, kindly sign and return the completed
section.
School Phone Pupils may be allowed to make calls to parents in emergencies or special circumstances but
not for instances such as requesting parent to bring his/her homework or project.
SCHEDULE OF OFFENCES
Usage of any correcting fluid in school work Reprimand Written Warning Detention
and possession thereof
Eating, Drinking in class Reprimand Written Warning Detention
Noisiness, Rowdiness Reprimand Written Warning Detention
Derogatory name calling Reprimand + Apologize Written Warning + apology Detention/ Notify parent
Running in class/corridors Reprimand Written Warning Notify parents/ detention
Spitting Reprimand Written Warning Notify parents/ detention
Cheekiness Reprimand Written Warning Notify parents/ detention
Swearing Reprimand Written Warning Counselling/Notify Parent
Disobeying Prefects Reprimand Written Warning Counselling/
Play fighting, Horseplay Reprimand Written Warning + Counselling Counselling/Parents
by Head/HoD
Bringing toys to school Reprimand Written Warning + Confiscation Counselling/Parents
of item/s
Idle Gossip Reprimand + Rectify Written Warning+ Rectify Detention
Littering Reprimand + Rectify Written Warning+ Rectify Community Service
Not Greeting teacher/visitor Reprimand + Rectify Written Warning + Rectify Community Service
Unco-operativeness Reprimand + Rectify Written Warning + Rectify Community Service - Notify parent
Failure to hand in homework assignments or Reprimand + Letters + rectify Written Warning / Counselling by Detention + Notify Parent
projects on due date/time Head/HoD
Not taking circulars and other school Reprimand Written Warning Detention + Notify Parent
communication home
Missing/bunking a period/s or school Reprimand Written Warning + Parents Detention + Notify Parent
notified
Playing any ball games inside the school and in Reprimand Written Warning + Parents Detention + Notify Parent
other buildings of the complex notified
Disobeying school rules Written Warning + Notify Parent Detention Exclusion from sports, extra murals,
excursions for 6 months
Poor sportsmanship Written Warning + Notify Parent Detention Exclusion from sports, extra murals,
excursions for 6 months
Dishonesty, Deceitfulness Written Warning + Restitution Written Warning + Notify Suspension 1 day
Parents
Not conveying notices, circulars, letters to Written Warning + Notify Detention Suspension 1 day
parents Parents
Not doing work set by teachers after letters have Written Warning Detention Suspension 1 day
been sent
Meeting with unauthorized visitors at School Written Warning Counselling by Principal/HoD Suspension 1 day
Notify + Parents
Avoiding of classes, bunking, sports and Written Warning + Notify Parent Community Service Suspension 1 day
recreation activities
Avoiding and/or Missing Salaah (prayers) Written Warning + Notify Parent Community Service Suspension 1 day
Bringing valuable items (novelty stationery Written Warning + Notify Parent Warning + Confiscation Detention / Parents
jewellery, etc)
Bringing potentially harmful objects to school Written Warning + Confiscation Detention + Confiscation Suspension 1 day
Non-attendance of school after examination/s Written Warning + Notify Parent Community Service Suspension 1 day
and/or class tests.
Using any phones at school without permission Written Warning Detention Suspension 1 day
Disregarding school traffic rules Written Warning Detention School Community Service
Non-attendance of important school functions Written Warning + Apology Detention Suspension 1 day
(Awards Day, Sports Day
etc.) without a valid written reason
Trading for personal gain in School grounds or Written Warning + Apology Detention + confiscation of items Suspension 1 day
on land used by the school
Failing to wear the required uniform or any part Written Warning Warning + Sending Home Detention 1 day and/or 1 Day
thereof Suspension
Encouraging fellow pupils not to attend school Written Waming + Notify Parent Detention + Notify parents Suspension 1 day
after Tests, Exams, or for any school related
event.
Failing to return textbooks and/or school Reprimand Written Warning + Notify parents Suspension 1 day
property + Parent invoiced to replace
Using locker outside of prescribed times Written Warning Detention + Notify parents Detention
Leaving class without teacher’s permission Reprimand Written Warning + Detention + Suspension 2 days
Notify parents
Cell Phones: Use and possession thereof during Confiscation + R500 fine + Confiscation + R750 fine + Confiscation + R1000 fine (only
school hours is prohibited. The school does not phone handed to parent after phone handed to parent after returned at end of school year) +
take responsibility of loss/theft nor conduct an payment payment Suspension for 3 days
investigation.
Participation in a gang or gang-related activity Suspension for 3 days + SAPS + External Counselling at Parents Expulsion
Cost
Truancy, Absence without leave Written Warning/Suspension +Notify Parents Expulsion
Vandalism in any form Suspension + Parents + Full Restitution Expulsion
WINTER
Grades 1-5: May wear the school
pullover jersey or school tracksuit
Grade 6-12: The school Kurtha & pants
set.
Grades 1-12: May wear a spencer and
leggings/long johns under their uniform
The winter school jacket may be worn
over the Kurtha.
Body Piercing on any part of the body is
forbidden etc
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Make-up: The following are prohibited
Cutex or “Halaal” peel-off
Eye make-up, eye shadows,
mascara, eye-liners or any
adornments, blushes etc.
Lipstick, nude lipstick,
coloured lip-gloss
Coloured contact lenses
The transgressions is generally Form DC01 is completed by the complainant The parent and/or learner) may send a letter
applied at teacher level – it could be teacher to the Principal explaining the reason/s for
the subject teacher and/or class Original is handed to the pupil. the offence.
teacher without a formal investigation. A copy if sent to the Principal to place in It is placed in the Learner’s file.
pupil’s file There is no appeal process.
Repeated committing of a Minor or Pupil is referred to the Principal. The Parent may forward a written appeal to
similar related offence will result in The Principal may direct a member of the DC the Principal within three (3) days clearly
progressively more severe and formal Committee to conduct an investigation. stating his/her argument.
action being taken particularly where A formal letter Form DC 02 is completed and The Principal appoints 2 members of the
a clear pattern or behavior trend is served on the pupil by the Principal. Disciplinary Committee to consider the
indicated by the pupil’s continued A copy is place in his/her file. appeal.
misconduct. Parent notified by SMS, Email or Fax that The Disciplinary Committee gives their ruling
such a notice had been issued. in writing.
The sanction is applied. The Principal notifies the appellant in writing
of the ruling.
Sanction is applied.
Repeated committing of a Serious or The Principal appoints a member of the Disciplinary Committee to investigate the transgression/s
similar related offence will result in The investigator takes down written statements from witnesses and the offender.
progressively more severe and formal An audio recording could also be made of the interview/s provided the parties concerned have
action being taken particularly where been given due notice.
a clear pattern or behavior trend is The Learner is allowed a parent/guardian during the interview.
indicated by the pupil’s continued The investigator presents the findings and makes his/her penalty recommendations to the
misconduct. Disciplinary Committee for expulsion or suspension
An investigation into the alleged misconduct is conducted with all of the pupils The same procedures as provided for above are
concerned. followed in a collective situation.
A single disciplinary hearing can then be conducted with the Individual pupils must still be provided [during or
pupils concerned, with their parents present. immediately after the hearing process] with the
In certain cases however, it might be considered appropriate by the School to opportunity of demonstrating that their own
conduct separate investigations or hearings with individual pupils. circumstances may be different to that of other pupils or
The School reserves its right to exercise its option to conduct individual or the group involved, and of showing why they should be
collective procedures. treated differently
Any differences in verdict, or penalties imposed, between different pupils
involved in the same incident / infringement, will obviously also have to be
justified if the School is called upon to do so.
Principal shall appoint one of the DC members as Chairperson The learner may appeal in writing within five (5) days.
The DC hearing shall be procedurally fair in practice The Appeal must clearly set out the reasons.
The offender/s and their parents/guardians should be present. The Appeal shall be handed to the Principal who will
The Investigator leads evidence of the witness/es forward it to the Appeals Committee (AC).
The offender is given an opportunity to cross examine. The AC shall set a date and time to consider the
DC Panel adjourns to consider evidence. Give a date and time for decision. appeal.
DC Panel gives outcome and sanction. The AC rules on the Appeal in writing.
Sanction is applied (if not overturned).
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