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A Celebration of the Qur’an, Qira’ah and Connection

Alhamdulillah, the Echoes of the Qur’an programme held over the weekend of 28–29 August 2026 was a resounding success and a truly memorable celebration of the Words of Allah (SWT). Al-Falaah College was honoured to host three distinguished Qurra — Qari Ismail Londt, Qari Saleem Gaibie and Qari Husain Kazi — whose beautiful recitations and inspiring messages touched the hearts of all who attended.

The programme commenced with special Jumu’ah programmes, followed by a beautifully presented public programme after Maghrib at Al-Falaah College. The response from the community was overwhelming, with the venue filled with parents, learners, educators and members of the public who gathered to listen to the Qur’an and benefit from the presence of these esteemed guests.

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Al Falaah College students, parents, and staff recently demonstrated the power of community action through the Women’s Month Hygiene Product Drive. Centred on providing essential items to young women in surrounding communities, the initiative saw the school body donate over 400 individual hygiene products, which were assembled into over 100 complete care packs.

The care packs were created to directly support students at Ihsan Girls in Chatsworth as well as Gingidlovu School as part of a collaborative outreach effort. The official handover took place on stage, where the team was warmly supported by Mrs Arun alongside Ammaarah from the Muslim Youth Movement (MYM).

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This term’s Chai & Chat focused on the important topic of creating a safe space at home, where children feel comfortable approaching their parents when they are facing challenges, making mistakes, or simply need someone to listen.

We were privileged to welcome Hlengiwe Dube from Childline, an organisation dedicated to supporting children and promoting their safety, emotional well-being and rights.

Hlengiwe delivered an engaging and heartfelt session, using relatable examples from her own experiences to demonstrate the importance of pausing before reacting, meeting children at their level, listening without immediate judgement and understanding where they are coming from.

Alhamdulillah, what made the session particularly special was the involvement of our mums. The conversation naturally grew beyond the speaker, with parents openly and safely sharing their own experiences, strategies and best practices with one another. The discussion also explored how these approaches can be rooted in the Sunnah and our Deen. It became a genuine space of shared learning and support, with mums recognising that many of us are navigating similar challenges at home.

The session was thoroughly enjoyed by all, and the warmth, honesty and wisdom shared throughout the morning highlighted just how valuable it is for parents to learn not only from experts, but from one another.

The Afrikaans Spelling Bee and Speech Evening was a tremendous success, showcasing the confidence, talent and Afrikaans language skills of our learners. The evening was filled with impressive speeches, exciting performances and plenty of support from parents, teachers and guests.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the Senior Spelling Bee final round. The competition was intense, with the finalists facing challenging words and keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. After a thrilling battle of spelling skills, the winners were finally announced.

Junior Winners

🥇 1st Place: Salma Mansab
🥈 2nd Place: Husna Gangat
🥉 3rd Place: Fathima Zahra Sindhi

Senior Winners

🥇 1st Place: Mohamed Zia Ally
🥈 2nd Place: Muhammad Sindhi
🥉 3rd Place: Jemima Elias

Congratulations to all our winners and participants! Their dedication, courage and enthusiasm made the evening truly memorable.

We hope that this event marks the beginning of a wonderful tradition and that it will be the first of many more Afrikaans Spelling Bee and Speech Evenings to come.

Alhamdulillah, through the Mercy of ALLAH we have started the roll-out into the classrooms of our new furniture: learners desks & chair. This is part of a whole classroom refurb which began in 2025:
1. The removal of the tiles and applying a concrete polish finish to the floors.
2. We have also completed the 2 pilot rooms with the carpentry and will soon be commissioning the fit out of “new look” classroom
3. Next will be the window shading solutions and lighting

The roll-out will take some time as we will have to sequence the fit-out.
Request your duas for a successful project!

The Growth and Development League (GDL), part of the Durban Central Debating League (DCDL), is designed to give those at the start of their debating journey the chance to learn debating skills and gain confidence in competitive settings.

Al Falaah College is proud to announce its participation in this initiative, which includes training workshops in August followed by debating rounds in September.

The debates, hosted at Clifton College, will challenge learners with engaging and challenging motions on education, internships, and youth narratives.

AFC is represented by a group of learners drawn from Grades 8–10 in the league, and we wish them every success as they grow in skill, confidence, and communication.

Mark your calendars! Al-Falaah College is co-hosting the Friendship Cup along with Orient Islamic School an exciting competitive girls soccer tournament on Saturday, 5 September 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, right here at our college.

Open to girls in divisions U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17, this is a fantastic opportunity for our young athletes to compete, develop their skills, and build friendships across schools. Limited spots are available, so register your team today!

Entry fee: R500 per team | To register: Contact abhatti@orientschool.co.za (062 772 6069) or sports@alfalaah.org.za (079 300 5796)

Together in Sport, United in Friendship!

Al Falaah College proudly participated in the AMS KZN Volleyball Tournament 2026, with our teams delivering impressive performances across the various divisions.

Our U15 team were crowned champions, defeating strong opposition to secure the top spot, while our U17 team finished as runners-up after a fantastic tournament. Our U17 team also received the Akhlaaq Award, a wonderful reflection of the team’s sportsmanship, respect and conduct throughout the tournament.

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On Wednesday, 19 August, our girls’ soccer teams welcomed Waterfall High School to Al Falaah College for an exciting afternoon of competitive soccer.

The U15 match was a closely contested affair, with both teams showing great determination and defensive discipline. Despite several opportunities created by both sides, neither team managed to find the back of the net, with the match ending in a 0–0 draw. The U17 match saw our girls continue to battle with confidence and perseverance.

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On Friday, 14 August 2026, the MultiPurpose Room (MPR) was alive with anticipation as eight determined teams took to the stage for the Debate Spotlight Evening. Learners demonstrated their skill in structured argument, engaging the audience with sharp reasoning and confident delivery.

The evening commenced with the Junior Division, where four teams debated the role of artificial intelligence in education and the workplace. Their spirited exchanges highlighted both the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies.

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