Vision
To produce a generation of Muslims who have a balanced and contextualised understanding of Islam: Muslims who are not only God conscious, but who also contribute in productive ways as citizens of British society, thereby leading purpose-driven lives in a way that promotes peace, harmony, tolerance, and justice.
Purpose
Wythenshawe Masjid’s Weekend School’s inaugural academic year aims to provide a basis of Islamic education for children aged 5 or 6. Our first classes will commence in September 2023 insha’Allah, and will follow the state school term calendar.
The Weekend School can only supplement the Islamic education you provide at home; of course, it cannot be a whole substitute, the culture of Islamic practice can only be developed by nurturing an Islamic environment at home.
Subjects and Curriculum
Children will learn how to recite the Qur’an with correct Tajweed along with some basic understanding. They are encouraged to memorise, but our main focus is to give children the tools they need to read the Qur’an independently, so that they are able to read in their own time and continue long after leaving the school insha’Allah.
In addition to this, we also include an Islamic Studies course which covers a new topic each week from the basic 5 pillars to the story of the Prophets, as well as contemporary issues. We use “Weekend Learning” books specifically imported from North America that are suited for a school such as ours and are recommended by Islamic educationalists. Regular homework is given too which children are expected to complete to maintain their level in the school.
Teaching Methodology
Our teachers adopt several teaching pedagogies to ensure the needs of each learner are met. There is a focus on activity-based learning to ensure greater student involvement and engagement. We are fortunate to have excellent teachers who are qualified, experienced and DBS checked.
Please note: If your child is accepted into our Weekend School, we have an induction for parents and a strict code of conduct around behaviour and attendance.
Term Dates
The 2023/2024 school will inshallah run with the following dates from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm:
| TERMS | School Starts | School Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Saturday 2nd September 2023 | Sunday 22nd October |
| Half term holiday 28th and 29th October 2023 | ||
| Saturday 4th November 2023 | Sunday 17th December 2023 | |
| Spring Term | Saturday 6th January 2024 | Sunday 11th February 2024 |
| Half term holiday 17th and 18th February 2024 | ||
| Saturday 24th February 2024 | Sunday 24th March 2024 | |
| Summer Term | Saturday 20th April 2024 | Sunday 19th May 2024 |
| Half term holiday 25th and 26th May 2024 | ||
| Saturday 1st June 2024 | Sunday 28th July 2024 | |
Please note there will also be Eid holidays on the 15th and 16th of June 2024
The 2024/2025 school dates will be posted at the end of July inshallah.
Class times will be from 09:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Fees
The 2023/2024 Fee structure is as follows:
Please note, for 2022/2023 we will be collecting 15% fees + £15 text book up front followed by three further payments due before the start of each term.
We welcome parents wishing to pay for the year in advance and offer a 5% discount to those that do so.
| 15% up-front + text book |
Autumn Term (15 wks) |
Spring Term (11 wks) |
Summer Term (13 wks) |
Annual Fee | Annual Fee (5% disc.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Child: £102.75 | 1st Child: £165.75 | 1st Child: £165.75 | 1st Child: £165.75 | 1st Child: £600 | 1st Child: £571 |
| 2nd Child: £80.85 | 2nd Child: £124.38 | 2nd Child: £124.38 | 2nd Child: £124.38 | 2nd Child: £454 | 2nd Child: £433 |
| 3rd Child: £58.88 | 3rd Child: £82.88 | 3rd Child: £82.88 | 3rd Child: £82.88 | 3rd Child: £307.52 | 3rd Child: £293 |
The school fees for 2024/2025 are as follows:
Payments are due on the 1st of every month for 10 months and will commence from 1st September. Payments should be made using the parent portal.
| Monthly Payment x 10 | Annual Fee |
| 1st Child: £60.00 | £600.00 |
| 2nd Child: £45.40 | £454.00 |
| 3rd Child: £30.75 | £307.50 |
Please use the parent portal to sign up for payments by direct debit*. This ensures all payments are collected smoothly and without the continued need for the madrasah chasing up for outstanding fees.
* Please note if you sign up for direct debit and you have children in our Islamic studies classes, their fees will also be taken via direct debit on the respective invoice dates.
Invoicing issues: if you have not received your invoice emails please email accounts@cheadlemasjid.org including your child’s name and year group in order to locate any missing invoices.
We would love your children to attend the Wythenshawe Masjid’s Weekend Islamic School, please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.
For more information email office@wythenshawemasjid.org
Applications Update
Applications for 2024/25 are now closed.