15 Jun 2026

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

Dear Parents and Whānau,

This is a reminder that our school operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. We are grateful for the opportunities that digital technologies provide to support student learning, research, collaboration, and creativity. With this privilege comes the responsibility of using devices appropriately and in accordance with the school's expectations.

Students are not permitted to use VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) during school hours, as these applications bypass the school's internet filtering and monitoring systems. These systems are in place to help protect students from inappropriate content, promote online safety, and support a secure learning environment.

Students are expected to use their devices for educational purposes only and must not access websites, applications, or content that are not permitted during school time, including social media platforms and other non-educational websites.

Our IT team has recently identified that some students are using VPN applications and accessing websites that are inappropriate or not permitted at school. We are therefore asking parents and whānau to please check the devices their children bring to school and ensure that any VPN applications are removed or disabled.

As a school, we are committed to helping students become responsible digital citizens who use technology safely, ethically, and in ways that reflect both our school values and Islamic principles. We encourage families to have ongoing conversations with their children about making positive choices online, protecting their wellbeing, and understanding that their digital actions have real-world consequences.

Please note that the use of VPNs or any attempt to bypass the school's internet security systems is considered a breach of our Digital Technology and BYOD expectations. Such actions may result in the loss of BYOD privileges and/or other disciplinary consequences in accordance with school policies.

We appreciate that the vast majority of our students use their devices responsibly and contribute positively to our learning environment. Thank you for your support in helping us reinforce these expectations and ensure that technology remains a valuable tool for learning.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

Kind Regards, Ngā mihi nui, Wassalam

Sahar Ali

Teacher Mathematics & Technology

TIC Digital Citizenship 

12 Jun 2026

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Starting next week, Vector will begin cable hauling work. 

To support this, there will be two work areas set up along Westney Road:

Westney Road works:

• Near Kirkbride Road: 12 June - 3 July 2026
• Near JetPark Hotel and Temp Fence: 15 June - 3 July 2026
• Two-way traffic will remain in place during these works
• Some nearby parking will be temporarily unavailable

12 Jun 2026

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu,

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

We would like to inform you that the school does not currently offer after-school activities, training sessions or extra-curricular programmes. Should any such activities be arranged in the future, the teacher in charge will always send home a notice or permission letter for your consent.

We kindly ask all parents and caregivers to ensure that children are collected on time at the end of the school day. Our finishing times are as follows:

Monday to Thursday: 3:30pm
Friday: 2:30pm

We appreciate your cooperation and support in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students.

3 Jun 2026

Salaams Zayed Community,

I am writing to update you all on the outcome of the recent Employment Relations Authority investigation involving the previous principal of the school, Ust. Regina Rasheed. I am aware there has been media reporting of this, and that many in the community will have questions at this time. 

The Authority's decision was released late last week, and an order has been made to reinstate (return) Ust. Regina to her former role. 

Currently, the College is taking time to work through the determination's requirements and consider appropriate next steps. Ust. Nazmeen Ahmad will be continuing in her role for now. 

I will be in touch with a further update regarding this once this process has been worked through. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Warm regards,
Linley Myers, Commissioner. 

Linley Myers MNZM, MEd (Hons), BEd
Myers Bruce Leadership
021512504

27 May 2026