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PROSPECTUS
Registered office:
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School & Madrasah
18 Dixon Road, Small Heath
Birmingham, B10 0BP
Tel: (0121) 773 7496
Website: www.hkkgschool.com
E-mail: info@hkkgschool.com
Principal: Moulana Hafiz Abdur Rob Foyzi
Email: Principal@hkkgschool.com
Deputy Head Teacher: Mrs. Shagufta Shaheen
Email: shagufta.shaheen@hkkgschool.com
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Contents
Foreword from the Principal ............................................................................................................... 3
About Us ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................ 4
School Background .............................................................................................................................. 5
Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................... 5
Aims & Objectives ............................................................................................................................... 5
Current Position ................................................................................................................................... 5
Future of the School............................................................................................................................ 5
Staff List ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Application for Admission .................................................................................................................... 6
Academic Calendar & Holidays.......................................................................................................... 6
School Day ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Contact Details when the school is closed ....................................................................................... 8
Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Extra Curricular Activities .................................................................................................................... 8
Fees ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Pupil Welfare ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Homework ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Discipline ............................................................................................................................................ 10
School Reports and Examinations .................................................................................................. 10
Attendance ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Guidance for Parents ......................................................................................................................... 12
The School Uniform ........................................................................................................................... 11
Complaints Policy ............................................................................................................................... 13
Child Protection Policy.........................................................................................................................13
Other Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 13
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Foreword from the Principal
Assalāmu 'alaykum waramatullāhi wabarakātuh,
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School (HKKGS) is a unique and growing independent
secondary School that exists to provide an excellent Islamic (Aalimah) and national
curriculum education for the girls of Birmingham and surrounding areas.
We provide education that corresponds with the desires and responsibilities of
parents, and which works towards the development of the whole child in a dynamic,
spiritual and purposeful community.
Clear communication, positive relationships, real life experiences and a richly varied
curriculum are all integral components in the educational journey of our girls. Our
School motto, in the footsteps of Hazrat Khadijah (ra) epitomises all the qualities we
strive to develop in our girls. The mother of the believers Hazrat Khadijah (ra) was
well renowned for her fair trade and knowledge together with her excellence in
manners and conduct.
At HKKGS we believe that pupils flourish in a secure, caring and fun environment,
with clear expectations and firm boundaries. We strive for academic excellence while
treating children as individuals. We encourage children to develop their own skills
and personality and we value diversity in our School community.
The management of the School look forward to working collaboratively with all
parents in a spirit of true partnership.
Should you have any further queries please feel free to contact:
Mrs. Shagufta Shaheen, Deputy Head Teacher responsible for the overall
School & Madrasah
Ms Irthika Arif, Islamic Studies (Aalimah) Curriculum Co-ordinator
Mrs. Naznin Chowdhury National Curriculum Co-ordinator
Please write to the following address for further information. In the meantime, if I, or
any of the School staff, can be of any assistance to you at any time, then please do
not hesitate to contact us, preferably by appointment.
Walaykum assalām waramatullāhi wabarakātuh,
Moulana Hafiz Abdur Rob Foyzi
Principal & Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
18 Dixon Rd, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0BP
Tel: 0121 773 7496 email: info@hkkgschool.com
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About Us
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School (HKKGS) is open to girls aged 11 to 16. The
School was established with the aim of providing young Muslim girls with a high
standard of education while at the same time studying the Aalimah syllabus,
preserving and emphasising the Islamic identity of the pupils. The overall ethos and
the running of HKKGS lie in the hands of the Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees
Abdur Rob Foyzi (Chairperson)
Habib Ullah (Secretary)
Elais Miah Ekhalsur Rahman (Treasurer)
Fakhruddin Sadhiq
Shamsu Miah
Nurul Hoque
Ashraf Ahmed
Syed Jubayer Ahmed
Ahmed Ali
Ghaus Miah
Nazir Uddin
If you would like to contact the Board of Trustees please write or call:-
Moulana Hafiz Abdur Rob Foyzi
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School & Madrasah
18 Dixon Rd, Small Heath
Birmingham
B10 0BP
T: (0121) 773 7496
e: info@hkkgschool.com
Muhammad Gous
School Business Manager
m.gous@hkkgschool.com
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School Background
Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School opened in September 2010. The refurbishment
of the building was carried out in stages and completed in 2012.
Through the continued support of our community, we are able to maintain and
develop our resources. Initially our ICT Suite compromised of 12 PCs. This quickly
increased to 22 and currently the new ICT suite has 30 networked PCs.
There is a secure playground. It is hoped that extra additional facilities can be added
in the near future.
HKKG School has a library which consists of more than 600 books. HKKG school’s
staff and students worked together to raise funds for the school library. There are set
library days for each year group.
Mission Statement
‘To provide a high quality centre for learning, where pupils can receive an excellent
and balanced education within an Islamic environment which prepares them to
become valuable members of our society’
Aims & Objectives
To provide a quality, broad and balanced education in an Islamic
environment.
To develop a positive and respectful partnership with parents, members of the
local community and wider society.
To provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of public institutions and
services.
To develop pupils into responsible and productive citizens who will confidently
meet the challenges of the future.
Current Position
We currently have one form entry per year, from year 7 to year 11
Future of the School
We are working to extend our provision to 16 – 19 year olds.
Staff List
An up to date list is available on request from the reception office.
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Application for Admission
All new applicants are required to complete an application form. An admin fee of
£25.00 should be made payable to the school office, please note that the admin fee
is non-refundable, if a place is offered a further admission fee of £50 is payable.
Admissions are offered to pupils starting in year 7. For year 8 & 9 pupils the school
may or may not accept admission depending on circumstances and it will be at the
discretion of the school.
Pupils will be selected for admission to the School on the following criteria:
Academic performance
Having a sister who is already at the School
Waiting list order
Conditions for Admission:
The minimum age for admission is 11 years.
Pupils must sit an pre-entrance exam in Maths and English.
Both parents and the applicant will be interviewed.
Applications should be submitted in writing using the school admissions form
together with a copy of their birth certificate, last School and Makhtab report
and £25 admin fee. (A full list of documents required are available on the
application form)
Applicants should apply before the end of February for the next
academic year. Late applications may not be accepted
For further details please refer to the Admissions policy, which is available on our
website or contact the Reception office.
Academic Calendar & Holidays
The academic year is divided into three terms more or less following the Birmingham
LEA term dates. At the beginning of each year, a list of dates of the School terms will
be issued. The School usually closes for a few days in Ramadan, as well as for both
the Islamic festivals Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. These are part of the yearly
allocation of holidays for the pupils.
The typical academic year is as follows:
First term: September to December
Second term: January to April
Third term: April to July
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School Day
For Academic Year 2014 - 2015
*Timetable changes due to term dates and Salah
time.
*Any pupil arriving after 9:00am will be considered
late. Therefore we request all parents to ensure
their daughters arrive on time.
KS3 - Form time starts at 12:50. First lesson starts at 1:00pm and last lesson
finishes at 4:30. There are three lessons per day and the duration of each lesson is
an hour. The salah* break is 25 minutes long.
KS4 - Form Time starts at 12:40. First lesson starts at 12:50 and last lesson finishes
at 4:30. There are four lessons per day and the duration of each lesson is fifty
minutes (50 min). The salah* break is 20 minutes long.
Lunch & Snacks
Hot meals are delivered by an outside caterer to the school. Pupils have the option
of either pre ordering hot meals or bringing in their own pack lunch. The school
encourages parents to provide healthy foods where pack lunch is preferred.
Pupils can also buy healthy snacks and drinks from the Tuck shop during break and
lunchtime.
Tarbiyyah (Good character development)
Whole school assemblies are held on Fridays, building on the importance and virtues
of Jummu’ah.
The school aim is to provide an environment in which pupils can achieve educational
success. The most important factor of this success would be to promote the
understanding of Islam in each child and its implementation of Islam in their daily
lives. To this effect the school implements practical reminders and issues
instructions for manners and behaviour as situations arise. Form tutor tutorial
classes, assemblies and dining and prayer times are designed to maximise the
emphasis of Islam. .
Aalimah lesson Start End
Morning Registration 08.50 09.00
Lesson 1 09:00 09:30
Lesson 2 09:30 10:00
Break 10:00 10:15
Lesson 3 10:15 10:45
Lesson 4 10:45 11:30
Lesson 5 11:30 12:00
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Contact Details when the school is closed
Muhammad Gous
School Business Manager
E: m.gous@hkkgschool.com
Curriculum
The School offers a variety of subjects:
Islamic Studies (Aalimah Course) National Curriculum
Uloom Ul –Quran
Uloom Ul-Hadith
Fiqh & Usul-Ul-Fiqh
Aqeedah
Seerah
Islamic History
Arabic Language
English Language & Literature
Mathematics
Science
Religious Studies
Information Technology
Citizenship
History
Physical Education (PE)
Art
Geography
MFL (Urdu)
PSHE
The school offers the following subjects at GCSE level:
English Language
English Literature
Mathematics
Science (Single/ Double award)
Religious Studies
Urdu
Citizenship
Computing
Extra Curricular Activities
A number of educational trips are organised throughout the academic year. Visits are
important to support and enhance work across the whole curriculum and are
organised during the academic year. We also run after-school clubs such as Thai
boxing and Textiles.
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Fees
The school is financed entirely by the fees given by parents, charitable donations
from well-wishers who support the school. The School fees for the academic year
2016-17 is £2000 per year.
The annual academic fees can either be paid
in full at the start of the school year,
in three instalments, at the beginning of each term in September, January and
April.
monthly standing order spread over 10 months
The school reserves the right to reassess fees on an annual basis, if this happens
parents will be advised accordingly.
If a pupil decides to leave, fees will not be refundable for that month. Minimum
of four weeks’ notice should be given before leaving the School. The fee is not
inclusive of out of school activities, GCSE exam fees or any textbooks that the
school may recommend other than those used in the classroom. The school will
provide text books and other resources on a loan basis and pupils will be expected
to return them in good condition after use.
Pupil Welfare
Members of staff constantly aim to create an environment where adults care for all
pupils and pupils care for each other. Constant attention is paid to the health and
wellbeing of all pupils. If any concerns arise, parents will be notified accordingly. It is
vital that parents inform the school of any medical problems their children are
suffering from, or any other health matters, which may affect the pupils’ performance
/ attendance in school.
Homework
Homework will be given to pupils on a regular basis. These are recorded in the
pupils’ individual homework diaries provided by the school. Parents and staff should
sign the diaries weekly and parents are requested to check that their daughters are
completing the set homework. A copy of the timetable will be issued to your daughter
when she arrives.
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Discipline
Following Islamic guidance, the school expects all pupils to display high standards of
behaviour at all times. Respect, care and concern for all staff and fellow pupils must
be shown at all times. Any pupil found misbehaving will be sanctioned accordingly. If
a pupil is to be given detention as part of a school imposed sanction, parents will be
notified in advance, stating the reason for the detention and the duration.
For full details please refer to the Rewards and Sanctions policy, which is available
on our website or contact the Reception office.
School Reports and Examinations
Pupils will sit two exams a year and reports will be forwarded to parents. However
teachers continually assess the progress of pupils. If any concerns are identified
then parents will be notified.
We hold parents evening twice a year and encourage all parents to attend the
parents evening in supporting their daughter with her studies.
It is important for all pupils to attend School during the examination period and
parents are requested not to book holidays during the School terms dates.
Attendance
Pupils will be absent from school from time to time for compelling reasons such as
illness. We strongly discourage pupils from being absent for trivial reasons. We
expect to be strict regarding attendance.
In order to not disrupt the pupil’s education unnecessarily, parents are urged to make
medical appointments for their daughters after school hours whenever possible.
Overseas and family holidays must not be organised during term time.
We have a duty to inform the local authority of any pupil who fails to attend school
regularly, or who is absent without authorisation for a period of more than ten days.
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The School Uniform
It is our strong belief that every culture and religion has its distinct identity. As such
attending this school provides an excellent opportunity to express our own outward
Islamic identity and belonging as a Muslim.
We expect all parents to provide their children with the full and correct uniform at all
times. We expect our pupils to wear our uniform smartly and correctly at all times
including to and from school.
Pupils will be disciplined for breach of the uniform code, and exclusion or detention
will be an appropriate response only where there is a pattern of persistent breach. If
any item is worn contrary to the uniform code, then the teacher will confiscate items
for safe keeping the items and it will only returned to the parent.
We expect all our pupils to wear uniform at all times unless special permission is
given. Our school uniform is:
Jilbaab Plain black loose garment which reaches below the ankle.
Scarf Plain white (hair, back and chest must be completely covered and the
scarf securely fastened). Year 11 students wear a plain black scarf.
Cardigan – Black cardigan or jumper (Leather or hooded jackets will not be
allowed)
Footwear Flat black shoes or trainers.
Bag Medium sized to carry books, equipment etc.
Coat- A black coat must be worn especially in winter.
The clothing under the jilbaab should be according to the Shariah and loose.
Furthermore, pupils should not have un-Islamic haircuts. Pupils are not allowed to
wear:
Shirts
Short skirts, trousers or leggings (Leggings can only be worn under a long
loose skirt or dress)
Denim clothing
Tight fitting clothing
Dangling items of jewellery
P.E Kit
For P.E the pupils need the following items:
Plain grey long sleeved top
Black tracksuit bottoms or trousers (no leggings)
White socks
Black scarf
Pumps or trainers
Towel
Deodorant
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If pupils need to be excused from PE due to illness or injury, the pupil must bring a
note from the parent/ guardian. If it is a long-term problem, we request a medical
note. If pupils are excused, they must still bring their kit to wear, as they must take
an active role in P.E, although not physical, e.g., umpiring.
Guidance for Parents
The management and staff would appreciate it if the parents and pupils support the
school and its aims in every respect. The co-operation of all concerned with the
education of our pupils is essential for success.
If and when permission to leave the school for appointments is requested,
parents are asked to collect their daughters personally or girls are otherwise
not allowed to leave the School premises before 4.30pm for any reason
whatsoever.
Although parents are always welcome to visit the School, they should make
an appointment to ensure that a member of staff will be available at the
required time.
All forms (e.g. confirmation of attending parents’ evenings, permission for
school trips, the annual update of personal information, report
acknowledgements, etc.) must be completed and returned promptly to the
School when requested.
If parents feel that they may have missed any correspondence from the
school or would like to see copies of all letters circulated they are free to ask
at the Reception office.
Please remember that HKKGS is only responsible for the well-being and
whereabouts of its pupils during normal school hours (from 8.50am to 4.30pm)
therefore we urge parents to drop off and collect pupils promptly.
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Complaints Policy
The Trustees, Head teacher and Deputy Head Teacher of Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra
Girls School welcome feedback, both positive and negative, about how we are doing.
Where someone has a concern or complaint we will endeavour at all times to deal
with the issues responsively and reasonably and if necessary put things right as
quickly as possible. This policy implements a structured process for the resolution of
complaints.
If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact the pupil’s form teacher or
the Deputy Head Teacher.
Child Protection Policy
Parents/carers should know that the law requires all school staff to pass on
Information which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from
neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Under the Education Act 2002 (section
175/157), schools must “make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare
of children”. Therefore we will endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming
environment where children are respected and valued.
Parents/carers will appreciate that the member of staff in the school with
responsibility for child protection (known as the Designated Person for Child
Protection) are carrying out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and
acting in the best interests of all children.
Other Policies
The school has various policies such as Health and Safety, Bullying, Child
Safeguarding, Admissions Policy as well as a Complaints policy, some are available
to view on our website (http://hkkgschool/policies ). If parents wish to see a policy
which is not on the website then please contact the school.
