British Junior Championships 23/10/2011 - Brondesbury Wrestler wins Gold medal

Mutalib, Homam, Tarek & Mohammed on the bus to Victoria

Mr A. Shafi having breakfast on the bus. Warsame: “I want some of that!”

The new baggage handlers at London’s Victoria Station

AlZarrad getting comfortable on the 3:10 to Yuma

The sleeping (pretending) King of England

Mo Salem catching up on some sleep on the train to Croydon.

Porridge…Mmmmm

So that’s what porridge tastes like!

Homam: “Give me your phone!”

Brondesbury Wrestler wins Gold at the British Championships

At 6am on Sunday 23rd October 2011 the Brondesbury College Wrestling Team was already on its way to compete at the British Junior Wrestling Championships, being held at Whitgift School in Croydon, South London.

After a 2 month layoff over the summer holidays and with only 4 weeks to prepare, it was doubtful whether or not we would be ready in time to participate in a competition of this magnitude.

The kids worked extremely hard in the short time they had and with Allah’s help, tremendous dedication and perseverance, a team of 8 wrestlers (ranging from 3l – 96 kilos) were able to get in shape for the competition.

All our wrestlers competed in the Schoolboys (under 16) category and with Allah’s mercy all 8 medalled at the championships with one ‘Abdul Muthalleb Gafore’ earning the right to be called British Champion. MashaAllah!

From right to left: Muhammad Warsame Yr10 (Silver 96kg), Isa Wahid Yr8 (Bronze 50kg), Mohammed Salem Yr8 (Silver 41kg), Homam Limam Yr8 (Silver 32kg), Amir Al Zarrad Yr10 (Silver 65kg), Abdul Muthalleb Gafore Yr9 (Gold 34kg), Tarek Muradi Yr9 (Bronze 58kg) & Hamza King Yr9 (Silver 58kg).

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Verily, Allah loves that when anyone of you does a job he should perfect it” (Al-Bayhaqi).

There is still a long long way to go, but inshaAllah we are heading in the right direction. We ask Allah SWT to give us the tawfiq and righteous intention.

For more photos go to http://pta-brondesburycollege.blogspot.com/ (edit link as required)

JazaakAllah Khayr,

Mohamed Shafi
Brondesbury College Wrestling Coach

AUTUMN FAIR by IGS & BCB

On Saturday 22nd October, Brondesbury College for Boys and Islamia Girls' School have organised a community-fun day event promoting cultural awareness and integration amongst Brent's diverse communities.

Officers from Brent Prevent Team and local Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be attending the Islamia Girls School’s Autumn Fair.

The team will be there to engage with the community and offer crime prevention advice. During the day there will be Art and Science Workshops, BBQ, variety of stalls aswell as students from the school teaching basic computer skills to the elderly. There will be a 'Women's Pampering Zone' where there will be hair cutting, threading, head massage, henna and reflexology and a free creche for mothers using this facility. There will also be Art pieces for auction and the Primary school choir performing. There will be something that appeals to everyone!

Come along with your friends and family

Saturday 22nd October

From 1pm till 5pm

Islamia Girls School

129 Salusbury Road, NW6 6PE

See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NEW CATERING SERVICE AT BCB

Brondesbury has introduced a new catering service. Lunch break is provided by new company who is offering a better quality, healthier and tastier foods for our children and staff at BCB.

PTA will do its best to help with the menu, as you can already see this company is offering more varieties and is also concentrating on quality more than quantity.

Healthy food as a part of a school meal is vital, so could parents consider school lunch for their sons, we need to support the caterer.

If have any questions or concerns please contact the caterer directly at

sabina.maniar@yahoo.com.

Many thanks

PTA

School Calendar Year 2011-2012

Term 1

Start Date: Monday 12th September 2011

Half Term/Hajj: Tuesday 1st November 2011

Return Date: Wednesday 9th November 2011

End of Term Break: Friday 16th December 2011

Term 2

Start Date: Tuesday 3rd January 2012

Half Term: Monday 13th February 2012

Return Date: Monday 20th February 2012

Start Date: Wednesday 4th April 2012

Return Date: Tuesday 17th April 2012

Term 3

Start Date: Monday 4th June 2012

Return Date: Monday 11th June 2012

SUMMER Holiday

Start Date: Friday 20th July 2012

Total School Day: 188 + 8 Inset Days

School year 2011-2012

Welcome to all students and to Year 7.

School doors had opened late this year due to refurbishment works which wasn't finished at the time of the initial children returns day. Unfortunately children had missed four days of education but likely BCB administration has incorporated those four days into the new school calendar for 2011-2012 as normal school days, PTA will publish the new calendar.

As you have all noticed BCB and IGS students have new uniform designed, the V neck jumpers which matches with the trousers can be bought from any clothes shops. It should be plain grey with no stripes or patterns in colour or design on it. as for the PE kit that has already been ordered, BCB has confirmed that it should arrived at the end of October.

The Blazer can be bought from

Rumbles School Uniform

Shop 598 High Road - Wembley - HA0 2AF

Tel: 020 89021393

For other clothes, please visit other clothing shop near your home which have a competitive price.

PTA had already held a meeting last month and will put the agenda on the blog for you to review.

Thanking you again for your support.