Annual Hajj Camp information for students in Years 4-6

Bellfield College 29 – 31 Rossmore Avenue West Rossmore NSW 2557 Ph: 02 9606 2666 Email: admin@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Thursday , 24 June 2021

Annual Hajj Camp 2021 Call all people to the pilgrimage. They will come to you on foot and on every form of transport from every distant path.

Qur’an 22:27

Assalamu ‘Alaykum As the Islamic year moves towards its end, a chance for spiritual upliftment and sincere repentance draws near to many believers around the world as they prepare for their pilgrimage to Hajj. At Bellfield College, our students have the chance to experience Hajj and some of its benefits in the school.

All students are invited to our annual Hajj Camp. This will be a special journey that will assist our students to better know their God by getting to know themselves and their religion.

Hajj Camp is held at the College, where the “pilgrims” perform all steps of Hajj (or as close as possible) to familiarise themselves with the rituals, practices and mental contemplation associated with Hajj. Through Hajj Camp, our students will be better equipped with the skills and knowledge when they are called on by Allah (swt) to perform their pilgrimage.

Hajj Camp is a compulsory event for all students from Years 4 – 10 and will take place over two consecutive days.

Start of Hajj Camp: Thursday 15th July 8.30am End of Hajj Camp: Friday 16th July 3.20pm

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Program Thursday 15th July -

All students will arrive at school no later than 8.30am using their regular mode of transport.

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Year 4 – 10 students will participate in Day 1 of the Hajj program.

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Year 4 students WILL NOT BE sleeping at school overnight. All year 4 students must be picked up from the school at 9:00pm.

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Year 5-10 students will sleep overnight in the tents of Mina (classrooms) under strict staff supervision in separate rooms for girls and boys.

Friday 16th July -

Year 4 students will arrive at school no later than 8.30am.

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Year 4 – 10 students will participate in Day 2 of the Hajj program.

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An Eid BBQ for K-12 will commence at 1:30pm. Parents and friends are invited to attend.

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All students will return home at normal school finish time of 3:20pm.

Please note: there will be no change to the bus routes or times.

The cost for Hajj Camp is covered by the Illuminations levy.

Volunteers Needed The event organisers are seeking parent volunteers to assist with supporting students with rituals throughout the day and serving dinner on day one.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call Azza Ibrahim on 9606 266 or email azza.ibrahim@bellfield.nsw.edu.au.

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What to bring •

During the day, all students will wear white (for Ihram).

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Change of clothes (also white for day 2) - Clothing must be loose fitting - Skinny jeans are not permitted - Female students must wear knee length loose tops over loose pants - Leggings are not allowed as the main item of clothing

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Students must wear fully enclosed hard sole shoes suitable for outdoor activities and rough surfaces e.g sports shoes (joggers).

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Recess and Lunch for day 1 also a water bottle.

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Folder, pens, pencils (coloured), glue and scissors.

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Sleeping bag, a pillow and sleeping mat (optional).

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Torch

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Appropriate winter clothes (layers)- especially for the evening and early morning parts of the program

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Personal toiletries, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, etc. Note: deodorants and fragrances must not be worn during Ihram.

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Any medication or medical needs (must be accompanied with note for teachers).

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Plastic bag for dirty clothes

Mark all items with your child’s name or initials’ if something goes missing, you’ll want it returned without fuss.

What NOT to bring •

Mobile phones, iPads or other electronic devices

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Chewing gum or junk food

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Cash or fancy jewellery

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If any of these items are brought to Hajj Camp, they will be confiscated and returned at the end of camp.

Kind Regards, The IHSAN Department

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Permission Note I _________________________ give permission for my child __________________________________ of Year ________________ to attend Hajj Camp 2021 at Bellfield College from Thursday 15th July to Friday 16th July.

I understand that personal health and safety is a priority. Accordingly, in the case that my child exhibits behaviour at the Hajj Camp and/or during overnight activities that represents a risk to the health and safety of them or any other person, I understand I will be contacted immediately and need to collect my child from school.

Parent Signature: __________________________________

Date: ___________________

Student Pledge I __________________________ of year ___________ agree to the following: •

I will follow all rules and instructions given by teachers and volunteers throughout the duration of Hajj Camp

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I will participate in all activities, workshops, seminars, and acts of worship

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I will not disrupt the practices of Hajj Camp by being disobedient

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I will take Hajj Camp seriously and try my best to gain spiritual closeness to Allah (swt)

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I will not bring any prohibited items to the camp

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I will be friendly to all other pilgrims and respectful to all that are present

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I understand that my parents will be phoned to collect me from the College if I do not comply with the rules of Hajj Camp

Student Signature: _________________________________

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Date: ______________________