The President of  Muslims Australia (AFIC) and the chairman of the Islamic School of Canberra Board, Mr Ikebal Adam Patel welcomed the decision of the ACT Government  to allocate the former CIT School of Horticulture site in Weston  as the permanent premises for  the Islamic School of Canberra.

 

 

Mr Patel expressed gratitude to the community of Canberra and the ACT government, and in particular to the ACT Chief Minister, Mr Jon Stanhope for his inclusive vision and recognition of the diverse community needs.

 

 

Mr Stanhope stated “The Islamic School of Canberra has made a positive contribution to the diversity and quality of education in the ACT.” Mr Patel added that the new school premises and the facilities developed over time will make the school conducive to more and better cultural exchanges with the greater community and other schools in Canberra.

 

 

Mr Patel reiterated the importance of education in Islam and the duty and responsibility of community leaders, teachers and parents to work in collaboration with the State and Territory as well as the Federal governments to ensure all reasonable steps are taken in providing  adequate facilities  to ensure future Australian Muslim citizens get the same opportunities and facilities as any other student in this great country.

 

 

Mr Patel added, “ If our Muslim children are provided facilities for a balanced education with the religious content provided by teachers who are well qualified within a curriculum vetted by the authorities,  we certainly will see valued Australian citizens contributing positively and putting back into this beautiful land an  enduring legacy”.

 

 

 

For further information, please contact:

MR.  IKEBAL PATEL  -  AFIC PRESIDENT – 0419 418 237.

 

CHAIRMAN – ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF CANBERRA BOARD