Muharram 2021

Bellfield College 29 – 31 Rossmore Avenue West Rossmore NSW 2557 Ph: 02 9606 2666 Email: admin@bellfield.nsw.edu.au Thursday, 12 August 2021

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Bellfield College Muharram 2021 Rise with Hussain: Live your Virtue

Dear parents and carers, Asalamu ‘alaykum.

In the spirit of the timeless virtues and exemplary role models associated with Ashura, the IHSAN Department would like to offer our K-12 students the opportunity to partake in Bellfield’s online 2021 Muharram Competition titled Rise with Hussain: Live your Virtue. The competition is optional and will run for students and families in K-12.

Students will choose from one of three options (listed on the next page) and families are encouraged to complete the project together. All projects must be linked to the

competition’s theme of rising with Hussain by living your virtue. As this is a virtual competition, submissions will be photos and videos. Prizes will be awarded for each grade.

Due Date: Monday 23rd August 2021.

Prizes - One prize for each grade.

- Prizes will be awarded for creative portrayal of ONE virtue and linking to the theme of rising with Hussain by living your virtue.

- Winners will be announced on Wednesday 25th August 2021.

Submission details To submit an entry to the competition, please email azza.ibrahim@bellfield.nsw.edu.au: 1. Full name 2. Grade 3. Selected category (and option) from the three provided 4. Attach photos of your completed entry or the video file Example: 1. Mohamed Reda 2. Yr. 2 3. Category 1: Creative writing; Option 1: Letter to future me 4. Attached letter file We look forward to seeing and showcasing your illuminating and creative entries, God willing!

Warm regards, The IHSAN Department

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Choose ONE category (and only ONE option from within a category) Junior School Category 1 – Creative writing - Option 1: Think about how you can be inspired by Lady Zainab or another one of Ashura’s heroes and write a letter to your future self. First decide how old you want your future self to be, then ask yourself questions, share your virtues and give some advice that you can learn from the heroes of Karbala.

Remember, you are writing to yourself, so be casual and talk about who you are now. Size: A4 page and 300-500 words.

- Option 2: Create a hero story inspired by Ashura. How can you, as a book artist and writer, create a hero inspired by a historical figure in Ashura that uses character strengths and lessons from the past to make the world a better place? Present your creative story as a written or picture book. Size: A4 page and maximum 300 words.

Category 2 – Artwork - Option 1: Create an artwork representing one of the role models from Ashura by selecting one virtue they embody. You can involve your family in the creation of the artwork. Size: no larger than an ordinary poster (A1) for a collage/painting or 30x30cmx30cm for a sculpture.

- Option 2: Create a mini game or video story involving a digital superhero representing one of the role models from Ashura. Use a claymation or stop motion video application. Video length: 1-3 minutes. Here is a useful app: https://scratch.mit.edu/ Category 3 –Performance - Select an Islamic Shia performance item relevant to Ashura, such as Qur’an recitation or virtue-based latmiyah. Choose something that also has a meaningful message to yourself. Think about the words and explain why you chose it. You can include your siblings and family members in your performance (remember to get their permission as the video will be seen by others). Video length: 1-3 minutes for the performance and 1-2 minutes for the explanation.

Senior School Category 1 – Artwork - Option 1: Get your family involved and ask each person to select one figure from the events of Ashura and create a visual representation of their chosen figure. This can be a drawing or painting. The artwork should clearly show virtues associated with those key figures. Size: no larger than an ordinary poster (A1) for a drawing/painting.

- Option 2: Create a hero-based artwork on the key figures involved in the events of Ashura. The work should also clearly indicate the virtues they possessed. This can be done as two pages in a comic layout or a movie poster. Size: minimum A3 page and no larger than an ordinary poster (A1).

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Category 2 – Textiles - Option 1: Make a doll- or child-sized costume that represents a hero from Ashura. Include a short description of the costume’s connection to your hero's virtues. Size: costume length 50cm and 300-word description.

- Option 1: Make a small quilt representing a chosen character. This could be, for example a series of small paintings that are sewn together to show the journey the character made. Size: no larger than 50cmx50cm and at least four squares.

Category 3 –Performance - Select an Islamic Shia performance item relevant to Ashura, such as Qur’an recitation or reciting the scenes of Ashura or virtue-based latmiyah. Choose something that also has a meaningful message to yourself. Think about the words and explain why you chose it. You can include your siblings and family members in your performance (remember to get their permission as the video will be seen by others). Video length: 1-3 minutes for the performance and 1-2 minutes for the explanation.

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