The College has a strong philosophy built on the recognition that Australia’s diversity is a great blessing.
School Philosophy
Rissalah in Arabic means “message”. The College strives to deliver the message of holistic education, coupled with universal human values, in order to create the best possible learning atmosphere for its students. Rissalah College’s vision is to provide the best comprehensive education program of all six Key Learning Areas as stipulated by the Board of Studies NSW.
We are committed to providing a supportive environment that enables students to attain their full potential through appropriate and diverse learning opportunities. At Rissalah College, we are committed to promoting values that foster genuine acceptance of difference and diversity.
We believe that all humans must be treated with dignity, equity, respect and compassion irrespective of their race, ethnicity, belief or gender. Particular attention is given to instilling devotion to promoting peace and harmony as life principles.
At Rissalah College we are committed to, and strive to engage, participate, build and nurture relationships within our community, working in harmony with parents, government and private educational institutions as well as the wider community in our program of activities, so as to produce students who embody the universal values of our faith.
That is, functioning effectively as responsible, compassionate and balanced individual global citizens, cherishing diversity and actively contributing to Australia’s development and the global community.
Community Engagement
The College has a strong philosophy built on the recognition that Australia’s diversity is a great blessing, enabling us to build better insights and understanding of the world around us, which contribute to a more inclusive, responsive community where every member is treated with respect, and given every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Through our commitment to the enduring and fruitful engagement of partnerships with all groups within Australian society, we strive to achieve harmony and cohesion where everyone is a valued citizen no matter what their background. The emphasis of our engagement strategy is to reinforce the notion that excellence lies not in one’s ethnic or racial background but in ones conduct.
With this philosophy in mind, the College continues to explore opportunities that promote engagement with people of all backgrounds, drawing on the importance of people interacting with one another to establish peace and harmony. This is an important principle that has been built within our College vision providing our students and the College community with opportunities to be involved in activities that encourage conversation and dialogue through increased interaction between different sectors and groups within our diverse society.
This principle is part of preparing our students to embrace inclusion and acceptance of diversity and in reinforcing the values of mutual respect and love for all of God’s creations. Such community engagement activities have contributed immensely to building bridges between different communities which has resulted in shifting people’s negative views and assumptions about people with whom they have never had any contact with.
How to enrol
Parents must complete an Enrolment Form available online and from the school office.
For further information please refer to the Enrolment Information page.