Darun Na'im Academy

To the SA Class of 2022 you've got this!

We are so excited for your success and the goodness you will share with us.
You give us hope for our communities and a better country.
Use your voices and potential to uplift and improve...

May The Almighty guide, protect, grant you ease and success .... Amen

Ikamva lelakho - The future is yours 🙌

Valedictory 2022🎉🎉🎉
Be like a tree...🌴🌴🌴

A tree is beautiful: A tree is unique. A tree is a giver of life saving oxygen…

Trees come in all shapes and sizes. Some have large boughs that are sturdy and strong enough to climb, some bear the most delicious and exotic fruits, some trees bear the prettiest blossoms and exude the most delightful fragrances, yet some trees look like aliens from out of space, while some bear thorns to protect themselves from harm… and some trees can be deadly to the touch!

Trees are charming in their diversity and when one travels the world, the trees change, so do their environments and appearances… much like the human race.

I love trees, not only because of their beauty and benefits, but because I feel trees represent us and our human story.
My favourite tree analogy is that it represents our past, present, and future as a global Muslim community (ummah):

The firm deep roots, represent our beautiful rich and often difficult past...
Our present is manifested in a strong healthy trunk which can only exist if the roots are nutured and cared for...
A healthy trunk becomes the catalyst for twigs and boughs which will bear fruit and give benefit to others… this is our future!

However, as an ummah, we have neglected our roots. We became too focussed on the appearance of the trunk, smoothing out the lines and contouring it's shape, not realising our roots were rotting because we allowed others to water them with lies, poison, and fraudulent ideas.

This has resulted in the ummah being a mere shell of its former glorious self; crumbling from within, fending off a barrage of vicious attacks and pandering to the dictates of those who aim to destroy our beautiful tree.

The situation looks bleak and does not bode well for the future as the branches are feeding from a trunk that is sick…But, Alhamdulillah it is not too late to nourish our roots and fix the tree🌳

There’s a saying… "heal the root so the tree is stable"

Trees are unique creations each with their own characteristics… much like us.

Class of ’22… I have ascribed trees to your beautiful unique personalities that I thought would reflect your nature…

Raabiah: Oak…nurturing, generous and helpful🌳

Zahraa: Hawthorn… healthy sense of humour and a good listener🌳

Afaaf:Hornbeam… A cool beauty, conscientious, reasonable and disciplined🌳

Aaliyah D:Birch… naturally gifted in academia and excels in the classroom🌳

Rania El B: Poplar… good organizer, reliable and takes partnerships seriously 🌳

Kauthar: Pine…Peace loving and patient🌳

Aaliyah H:Apple…shy, quiet and loves children🌳

Imaan: Maple…shy, ambitious and enjoys new experiences🌳

Aeesha:Willow…creative, intuitive and intelligent🌳

Ishrat:Elm…noble-minded, generous and a good sense of humour 🌳

Afraah:Holly…competitive, generous, kind and affectionate🌳

Saarah K: Olive… strong, resilient and full of personality🌳

Yusraa: Weeping willow…melancholy, likes to be stress free and full of hopes and dreams🌳

Sarah M:Lime… soft natured, hard-working and accepting🌳

Aamienah: Ivy…soft spoken, compassionate and determined to overcome challenges🌳

Faatimah: Elder…thrill seeker and helpful🌳

Rania W: Fir… modest, talented, unselfish, many friends and very reliable 🌳

These trees are beautiful and reflect your special qualities. However, do you know which tree we should aspire to be like?

Ibn Umar narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace be on him) said:

“Amongst the trees, there is a tree, the leaves of which do not fall and is like a Muslim. Tell me the name of that tree.” Everybody started thinking about the trees of the desert areas. And I thought of the date-palm tree but felt shy to answer. The others then asked, “What is that tree, O Allah’s Messenger (peace be on him)?” He replied, “It is the date-palm tree.” (Bukhari)

Why the date-palm tree?
They are tall and strong and can survive extreme weather and continue to produce fruit for a long time.
They survive long droughts and extremely high temperatures.
The date-palm tree is evergreen, so it provides shade throughout the year and each bit of it yields something beneficial, be it the oil, the wood, fruit or the leaves.

Unlike other trees, a date-palm bears more fruir as it ages…they get better with age🙂

The Prophet (peace be on him) could have chosen any other tree to describe the believer, but he chose the date-palm tree due to its distinctive and beneficial qualities.

Class of ’22.... nourish your roots with goodness, surround your trunk with people who will beautify the character of your bark, spread your branches far and wide and disperse your accomplished seeds... but aspire to be like a date-palm which grows better with age, provides shade, nourishment, comfort, healing and is benefit to humanity. 🌴🌴🌴

With fondness
Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Your Headmistress 🌷

Come and whet your appetite on the delectable cuisine on offer and let your tastebuds lead you on a mouth-watering journey around the world 🌎

We're on holiday... Alhamdulillah!
Term 3 went by so fast, but as they say " time flies when you're having fun"😊

Wishing our educators, staff, learners and parents a wonderful well deserved break.

We ended the term with our awards ceremony and matric appreciation dinner... a wonderful day of celebration and gratitude
Alhamdulillah.

School reopens on Tuesday 12th October

Freedom Fridays!!!
We used our voice, our freedom, our privilege to stand against:
●GBV
●Domestic abuse
●child abuse

Striving for Excellence in Spirituality Morality and Education

Darun Na'im Academy offers
●Safe learning and teaching environment
● Small classes and personal attention
●Dedicated and caring educators
●Good discipline
● Academic and Islamic education
●Holistic approach to learning

FREEDOM FRIDAYS!
The best way to show gratitude is to use your blessings to help others...

Today we used our privilege and gift of freedom to highlight the plight of the Uyghur Muslims living under Chinese occupation and oppression in their homeland of East Turkistan.

Freedom is never guaranteed and should not be taken for granted.
We speak for others when they cannot speak for themselves.

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent."
Edmund Burke

TERM 3 2022: 19th July- 29th September

We look forward to welcoming our learners, parents, educators and staff back to school after the mid year winter break.

Holidays are a wonderful time to recharge our batteries and revive our spirits in preparation for the term ahead.

Holidays also present us with the possibility of going on a vacation, visiting family and spending time developing our hobbies.

One of the most important aspects of holidays and time off, however, is that of reflection...

We are granted the opportunity to reflect/ look back on what has passed and to make commitments to improving for what lies ahead.

We can only grow as human beings and develop our societies when we commit to improving and in order to do this, taking stock and reflecting is necessary.

Regardless of how well we have done or how hard we have worked, there is always room to do better.
As Muslims, we told by our beloved Prophet SAW to continuously strive for excellence and perfection.....we may not achieve it but the standards we reach will be high.

"Verily Allah has prescribed proficiency in all things." Prophet Muhammad SAW [Muslim]

So we thank Allah for the gift of another term and commit to making improvements all round... āmīn.

We are also extremely thankful that COVID no longer dominates the news or our conversations, but unfortunately we are still bearing the consequences of the pandemic and lockdown.

Tragically COVID and lockdown has impacted South African school children tremendously, leaving them traumatised and wanting in many areas:
●poor social skills and etiquette
●unable to focus for long periods
●failing to meet deadlines,
●not being accountable for their actions
●not taking responsibility for their actions,
●not caring about their school work
●not being involved citizens
● not taking the initiative and expecting others to do
●poor punctuality,
●lack of self motivation,
●expectation of achieving without working hard
●poor hygiene and dietary choices
... to mention but a few

The above paints a bleak picture, as our youth are our future. They are the religious leaders, philosophers, business people, politicians, doctors, engineers, educators, analysts, etc of tomorrow. They hold the potential of making society better, but for them to do that, they need to develop themselves and become people who think and strive.

At DNA we are committed to ensuring our learners (who are essentially adults), reach their full potential insha Allah.
Therefore, school, parental and community involvement is imperative in getting our learners back on track insha-Allah.
By working together to assist and nuture our learners we will see positive shifts āmīn.

Our learners should not be followers of fickle trends nor shallow influencers, rather they are leaders who hold the most amazing potential within themselves and through this potential can positively change their communities and society at large for Allah's pleasure.

We are super excited to see our learners tomorrow insha-Allah and are grateful for the opportunity to be part of their journey of seeking beneficial knowledge....Alhamdulillah

Amīna Bagus-du Toit (Headmistress)
and Staff 🌷

Oh youth of South Africa....you have bravey, integrity, hard work, compassion and goodness coursing through your veins.

You come from a long line of warriors who stood up for truth, justice, freedom and equality.

Do you know your power and potential oh youth of South Africa?
It is not in materialistic gain, or social media fake fame...
It is harnessing your intelligence, your zest for life, your innovative spirit, the beauty of your diversity and using it to make a better life for all.

Stand up oh youth of South Africa,
Stand up and make your forebears who sacrificed to bring change and freedom to our beautiful land, proud,
Stand up and stand together in power and humility,
Stand up and say enough to:
Crime, corruption, greed, exploitation, materialism and filters create that a pretend false world

Oh youth of South Africa... know that happiness and contentment lies in faith, serving others and controlling our desires
And unhappiness and depression comes from hedonistic selfishness ways

Oh youth of South Africa, don't deprive the world of your majesty
Oh youth of South Africa... you are leaders, not followers

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress

School is closed...Time flies when you're having fun!

Term 1 never disappoints... it's an exciting settling in period and is always filled with lots of activities and unexpected surprises; T1 also goes by super fast …it flew by faster than the Guptas trying to escape prosecution in SA!!

Thank you to our wonderful learners, parents and amazing staff for making DNA a special place... Alhamdulillah.

Enjoy the well-deserved break

Jazakallah khair
Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress

School reopens on Monday 4th April 2022 insha-Allah.
Applications for 2023 still open.

Reflections on our week past:

●Be a gentleman...
On Wednesday morning, my assembly with the boys focused on the beautiful character of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.
The Prophet PBUH was the epitome of the perfect gentleman. His noble qualities and beautiful manners transcends all eras and cultures. He PBUH, is the gold standard of influence and it is his example that our young men should follow.

● Class in the Clouds. On Thursday, Table Mountain in all her beauty and majesty served as the teaching venue for our boys. What a privilege to live in Cape Town. Alhamdulillah.

● Sports Day!! On Friday morning DNA boys' Campus was a buzz. The energy levels were at fever pitch as the boys competed in their very 1st DNA Sports Day.
Comeraderie, fun and good sportsmanship was the order of the day.
The competition was close and intense but at the end Ahdar/ Green house came out tops!
Well done Ahdar!

So many important lessons learnt and wonderful fun memories made.

Our boys have a beautiful future ahead of them if they live their lives with mindfulness and gratitude.

I thoroughly enjoy engaging with these young gentlemen and I'm so excited to see the positive impact they will make on society.
Alhamdulillah

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress

A Class in the Clouds...
Our day on one of the 7 Wonders of the natural world... Table Mountain!
Cape Town you beauty!
Subhanallah!

Striving for Excellence
Excellent academic record... Alhamdulillah

Applications open for 2023
Grades 7 to 11

For more information contact:
021 7615331/
0741052679

Mon to Thursday 8am to 3pm
Friday
8am to 12pm

2023 Applications open!!
Grades 7 to 11
Boys and Girls
Separate but equal Education.

Small classes. Excellent teacher learner ratio. Nurturing environment.
Limited spaces available.

Contact: 021 761 5331 or 0741052679

Our Motto:
"Striving for excellence in Spirituality, Morality and Education."

Learning is not confined to books and classrooms...
Learning can happen through experience, observations, participating and activism.
Our children learn best when they take responsibility for their own learning and inspire others to do the same.

This past week saw our learners enhance their learning experiences by: ●becoming creative and ditching their traditional school bags for very unconventional ones
● understanding the importance of respecting nature and the environment
● raising awareness for Palestine and reminding their peers about the value of Masjidul Aqsa to the Muslim ummah
● highlighting the importance of the mental health issue amongst the youth
● assuming leadership roles as House Captains for the much anticipated Sports Day!

Learning is a life long process and we must encourage our youth to be excited about learning and to see every opportunity as a learning experience that will help them to live a better and fulfilled life...Āmīn

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress 🌷

Reviving a Sunnah♥️

"Teach your children swimming and archery", Umar ibn al Khattab RA

Our boys enjoying swimming in the school's pool

Boys' Campus Applications 2023 Open.
Grades 7 to 11

Contact 021 7615331

School is cool and school is in!!!

We are thrilled to have our learners back full time ...
Alhamdulillah.

School is a buzz with the sounds of teachers instructing; learners responding; chairs being pulled across the floor; doors closing; bells ringing, phones shrilling; lunch boxes opening; lunch wrappers crumbling; girls laughing and boys chortling... joyful sounds...
Alhamdulillah

Continuing our tradition of excellence

It is with deep gratitude and humility that I share the wonderful news of our success in the NSC exams!
All thanks and praise to Allah SWT for once again granting us victory.

We achieved a 100% pass!
94% Bachelor's
6% Diploma
Alhamdulillah thumma Alhamdulillah

I cannot express my relief and gratitude adequately knowing what the class of '21 had to endure with 2 years of COVID which impacted their school lives tremendously.
The Class of '21 overcame incredible odds to achieve these fantastic results.... masha Allah.

I am thankful to our parents for their support of the Class of '21 and to our dedicated caring educators for their sterling work masha Allah.

Congratulations Class of '21... we are so proud of you
Alhamdulillah

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress 🌷

Scenes of relief and joy coupled with tears of happiness

Happy 2022 Academic year🎉

We're so excited to welcome our learners back to school on 19th January!

Awards ceremony '21;

Dear learners, 2021 is behind you and you can look forward to a better 2022 insha Allah.

This is the beauty of the past… it’s the past! Which means we get more opportunities to improve and be the best version of ourselves, Alhamdulillah.

Time is a gift and a blessing, but time is limited, however and it is running out for all of us. None of us knows how much time we have left on this earth. A day will come when we will not have opportunities to improve or do more…

Time is one of the greatest gifts Allah has given us, yet we often neglect it. In the Quran, Allah says:

By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily Man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy. (Quran 103:1-3)

Here, Allah swt is taking an oath by time, emphasizing its importance...
Rasulullah SAW also reminded us about the importance of time…

He said…“The son of Adam will not pass away from Allah until he is asked about five things: how he lived his life, and how he utilized his youth, with what means did he earn his wealth, how did he spend his wealth, and what did he do with his knowledge.” (Tirmidhi)

The hadith serves to warn us not to spend our time and youth in meaningless and sinful ways….

Girls and boys… you are a most valuable asset to the ummah. Each of you is like a precious jewel hidden beneath rock and buried within the earth. You hold the potential for greatness and for uplifting your community and the world. Your youthful years are filled with goodness, wonder, discovery, learning and excitement… if spent correctly.

●Have you heard of Muhammad bin Qasim?

He commanded the Ummayad army in 712 and took Islam to India when he was just 17 years old!

●Have you heard of Tariq bin Ziyad?

He took Islam to Spain in 711 at the age of about 20

●Have you heard of Usamah bin Zaid RA?

Usamah was made commander of an army by Rasullulah SAW at the tender age of 18 or 19. This army led a successful raid into Byzantine territory.

●Have you heard of Mehmet Al Fatih?

Mehmet conquered Constantinople at the tender age of 21 in 1453!

●Have you heard of khawla bint Azwar?

She was a young woman who fought alongside Khalid bin Walid RA.

●Have you heard of Fatima and Mariam al Fihri?

These 2 very young women… perhaps in their late teens or early 20s… used their very large inheritance to establish the al Qarawiyin university in Morocco. This university still exists and is still functioning after 1162 years!!

●Have you heard of ibn Sina?

He was a Persian Muslim scholar in the 10th C and became a Physician at 17! His medical journals are still used in modern medicine.

●And we have all heard of Ayesha RA...

She is the greatest female scholar to ever live. By the time she was 18… she had memorized over 2000 sayings of Rasulullah saw. Ayesha RA is world renowned for her knowledge and understanding of Islamic knowledge.

What do all these people I just mentioned have in common? Their youth!! They made huge contributions to the world as young people.

Some of them the same age as you. So what is stopping you from being an Ibn Sina? Or a Khalwah bint Azwar?

Each of you has the potential to be like these amazing people whose efforts made a lasting and positive impact on the world, but that potential will remain locked away till and when you decide, with Allah’s help, to unlock it.

Allah SWT says in surah Ra’ad: “Verily, Allaah will not change the (good) condition of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allaah)”

Don’t spend your best years in idle pursuits…. Don’t waste it on computer games, tik tok trends, make-up tutorials, IG and cute cat videos… these are all time thieves and let’s be honest… what good do they do? How much value do these frivolous pursuits add to our lives?

Dear learners, make the most of your best years. Spend your youth in the best of ways which includes doing your best at school, so that on the day of Qiyamah you will be of the special group of people who will have shade from Allah’s arsh… aameen.

My parting advice is:

Treat people well. Be kind. When people leave your company, they should feel good and uplifted.

Appreciate the gift of time. Ask Allah SWT to place barakah in your time and use it for good.

Appreciate the people in your life: your parents and family, friends and educators because all of them contribute to the person that you are.
Most importantly be grateful to Allah SWT always ... for everything.

Congratulations dear learners! We are so proud of you Alhamdulillah. May your stars continue to rise....āmīn.

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress 🌷

Staff day out
Relaxing Joyous Creative Family

Darun Na'im Academy Braai Day

‼️‼️‼️Last few tickets remaining..‼️‼️‼️
Please come and support and purchase at the venue or call *0741052679* to secure your mouthwatering braai platter.

Scrumptious cakes on sale too 🎂🍪🍩🍰🍨🧁🧁🥮🍰🥧🍪🎂

14 Ottery Rd
Wynberg

Darun Na’im "Where learning is sacred"

Assalamu Alaykum dear family and friends 🌷

Darun Na'im Academy is pleased to announce our Braai Day fundraising event.

Date: *Saturday 4th December*

Venue: *New boys campus*

Address: *14 Ottery road, Wynberg*

The funds raised will be used for the improvement of the campus which is in need of immediate maintenance⛏️🔌 and repairs🪜🧰🪛 to ensure the school is ready to accommodate our boys in January 2022 insha Allah.

The repair of the swimming pool 🏊🏼‍♂️ and tennis court 🎾 is included in this project too!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Braai Platters will be on sale for Only *R150*

Each platter will include:
2x chops,
1x chicken fillet,
1x sausage,
bean salad, a roll and a cooldrink 🌭🍗🥤

Tickets are available for purchase from our school office

Cakes and savouries will be on sale too!🍦🥧🧁🍰🍩

Cakes, savouries, sweet treats and donations are most welcome.

Collection details:
🏚️ 14 Ottery Road, Wynberg.
⏰ Collection from 12noon - 16h00

Contact details:
☎️ 0217615331
📱 0741052679
Darun Na'im Academy

DNA OPEN DAY 2022 🎉
A warm welcome to new learners and parents from the DNA team.

The DNA Open day, hosted at the new boys' campus on Saturday past was well attended and enjoyed by all; the lovely weather and historical setting adding the extra touch!

The Open Day is a very important event in the school calendar where school management share the school's values, vision and expectations with incumbent learners and parents.

Learners and parents got to explore the beautiful Edwardian house that will soon become home to our boys in 2022!

DNA... where learning is sacred

Boys' day out!
Taking in the breath-taking views of beautiful Cape Town from the majestic peak of Lion's head.

Well done boys... you're super fit💪

Wishing the CLASS OF '21 all the best with their finals 👍.

You've got this 💪

Valedictory ceremony 2021

Class of 2021, together you shone. Unity was your strength. Co-operation your skill. Masking your disputes and differences, your talent.
You became a whole because of individual attributes and contributions.

A is for Aneeqa: Audacious and animated

Y is for Yusrah B: Bright and bold

Z is for Zahraa: Zesty and zero tolerance for rule breaking

A is for Aasiyah: amicable and potential agitator

A is for Ammaarah E: approachable and adorable

E is for Emaan: Easy-going and eager

Z is for Zainab J: Zippy and judicious

Z is for Zainab O: obliging and offbeat

K is Khairunisa: kind and knotty

Y is for Yusrah W: wacky and witty

A is for Aaliyah: agreeable and able

H is for Haadiyah: honest and helpful

S is for Sumayah: skilled and sharp

N is for Naulah R: Noble and reliable

A is for Ammaarah R: affable and absent-minded

R is for Rayghaanah: reliable and rational

B is for Baadiyah: bright and balanced

S is for Saarah: sweet and strong

So dear class of 2021… off into the future you go. Your minds filled with academic knowledge eager to acquire more and share your skills with others. Your hearts brimming with compassion, patience, understanding, kindness, humility and faith.
We are sad to say goodbye but grateful that our paths have crossed and hopeful for what you will become.

Strive to bring joy and comfort to those you meet on your journey through life because when you serve and uplift others….you will find contentment and joy.

My Dearest girls … your education is only beginning.
Live in this world with an open heart to embrace others with compassion; live in this world with an open mind willing to learn new things; live in this world to end oppression; live in this world with a grateful heart and live in this world with open eyes to see the splendours of Allah's creation.

May the best of your deeds be the last of your deeds and may the best of your days be the day you meet Allah.

Your Headmistress 🌷

Just like that T3 is over! Is it my imagination or has T3 gone by faster than usual?
T3 has been exceptionally busy for educators and learners alike, and we are so grateful for the short break which will allow us to recharge and re-energise before an even busier T4, Alhamdulillah.

We thank Allah SWT for giving us the strength and ability to overcome the new and additional challenges that school communities must face under the trying conditions of COVID and lockdown.

We are grateful to have a very supportive, concerned, and cooperative parent body as our strength lies in our teamwork and mutual respect.

Lastly, I must give a shout out to my staff who are amazing! I feel blessed to be part of this incredible team Alhamdulillah.

Enjoy the short break DNA family and friends

Amīna Bagus-du Toit
Headmistress 🌷