Garden College

Our Latest Newsletter is Now Available!

We are delighted to share the latest edition of the Garden College Newsletter, featuring inspiring stories, student achievements, classroom highlights, excursions, sporting events, wellbeing initiatives, and community activities from across our school.

This edition showcases the wonderful learning experiences taking place every day and celebrates the growth, creativity, and success of our students and staff.

We invite our parents, students, and wider community to take a few moments to explore the many stories from our classrooms and celebrate the achievements of our Garden College family.

📖 Read the newsletter online: https://canva.link/9rt3h82x06m25fj

📧 Parents and caregivers who would prefer a PDF version can find a copy attached to the newsletter email sent today.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our students thrive.

Newsletter Term 2 V1 2026 Check out this A4 designed by Mohammed Elhelw.

🌟 A Proud Achievement for Garden College 🌟

Alhamdulillah, we are honoured to share that Garden College has been recognised among South Australia’s Top 100 Private Primary Schools, achieving a ranking of #46 in the state in the recent educational analysis published by The Advertiser.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our staff, the perseverance of our students, the support of our families, and the ongoing commitment of our wider community. We are incredibly proud to continue providing high-quality education grounded in strong Islamic values, character development, student wellbeing, and academic excellence.

As our College continues to grow, important work is also taking place behind the scenes regarding the future growth and long-term development of the College, led by our dedicated Board of Directors and School Leadership team.

Parents and caregivers are kindly requested to check their emails for the detailed message and community update from our Principal, Dr Ahdielah Edries.

May Allah (SWT) continue to place barakah in our College and guide our students towards success in both dunya and akhirah. Ameen.

Our High School students recently attended the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo!

Students had the opportunity to explore future pathways, speak with universities, training organisations, employers, and industry representatives, while gaining valuable insights into career options, further study, apprenticeships, and emerging industries.

With interactive displays, career advice sessions, and hands-on experiences, the Expo provided an excellent opportunity for our students to start thinking about their future goals and aspirations.

A great day of learning, exploration, and inspiration for our students!

Assalamu ‘alaykum dear parents/caregivers,

A gentle reminder that Term 2 will commence on Monday, 27 April (in shaa Allah) with a return to normal school timings across both campuses.

As we begin the term and approach the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah, we pray for a successful, safe, and happy term for all our students, staff, and families.

Please refer to the email sent to parents for important reminders and further details.

We ask Allah (SWT) to place barakah in this term and grant ease in all our affairs. Our thoughts and du‘as are also with communities across the world, may Allah SWT grant peace, safety, and wellbeing to all.

Jazakum Allahu khayran for your continued support.

Assalamu Alaikum,

It’s been a wonderful Term 1 at Garden College, with students showing great progress in their Qur’anic learning while also making meaningful connections across subjects like Science, HASS, and Health. From building strong foundations in recitation and tajweed to reflecting on the signs of Allah in the world around them, it’s inspiring to see their growth in both knowledge and understanding.

This is just a glimpse of the fantastic learning happening across our classrooms!

Click the link below to read more and explore highlights from other classes: https://canva.link/dd0wtid4dw3jyd8

Garden College Newsletter Term 1 V2 2026 Check out this A4 designed by Mohammed Elhelw.

Our latest Garden College newsletter is now available, highlighting the many wonderful achievements, events, and initiatives across our school community. From student leadership and academic learning to sporting success and community service, it’s inspiring to see our students and staff in action.

We invite you to explore and stay connected with all the amazing things happening at Garden College: https://canva.link/dd0wtid4dw3jyd8

Thank you for your continued support in making our community strong, connected, and thriving.

Garden College Newsletter Term 1 V2 2026 Check out this A4 designed by Mohammed Elhelw.

As part of the lead-up to the AFL Gather Round, we were delighted to welcome Amer and Breannah from SANFL to Garden College.

Our students had the exciting opportunity to see the AFL Premiership Cup up close — a truly memorable experience that sparked enthusiasm and curiosity across the school.

A sincere thank you to Amer and Breannah for organising and presenting the cups, and for engaging so positively with our students. 👏🏽

Experiences like this help inspire a love for sport and build excitement around upcoming opportunities such as Auskick, Superkick, AFL9s, the Bachar Houli Cup, and more.

Famous Women in Islam – A Reflection by Our Year 6 Students

At our Primary Campus morning assembly, the Year 6 students shared a meaningful reflection highlighting inspiring women in Islamic history in recognition of International Women’s Day.

Students spoke about Khadija bint Khuwaylid (May Allah be pleased with her), the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the first to believe in his message; Fatima al-Zahra (May Allah be pleased with her), known for her devotion, kindness, and unwavering support for her father; Aisha bint Abi Bakr (May Allah be pleased with her), a renowned scholar and teacher who helped preserve many teachings of Islam; Maryam bint Imran (May Allah be pleased with her), honoured in the Qur’an for her faith and purity; and Fatima al-Fihriyya, the founder of Al-Qarawiyyin, recognised as the world’s oldest continuously operating university.

The Year 6 students presented with confidence and enthusiasm, and it was wonderful to see the younger students listening with interest and excitement.

To further enrich this learning, class teachers will also conduct lessons on famous women in Islam, helping students deepen their understanding of the important contributions and values these remarkable women represent.

Salam Alaikum Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This is a friendly reminder that Monday, 9 March is a Public Holiday (Adelaide Cup Day) and the school will be closed.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, 10 March on the normal Ramadan timetable.

We wish everyone a safe and blessed long weekend during this blessed month of Ramadan.

Kind regards,

Garden College