Jamea Al Kauthar
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| Founded | 1996 |
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| Headquarters | Ashton Road, Lancaster |
| Website | www.jamea.co.uk |
Jamea Al Kauthar is an independent academic girls’ establishment in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aiming to educate Muslim girls over the age of eleven. Jamea started with 60 girls in September 1996 and currently has up to 450 students. Jamea Al Kauthar was using Royal Albert Hospital historical building since 1996, at the time of its construction, enjoyed the moral and financial support of members of the aristocracy and of wealthy businessmen.[1]
History
Day of the foundation stone was the most historical day for Lancaster city. The mayor invited everyone to observe a holiday for half a day. Queen Victoria granted her patronage to the institution and donated 100 guineas. Royal Patronage continued to be granted by her successors, i.e. King Edward VII, King George V, King George VI. As such, the property has been very well maintained and is one of Lancaster’s most prominent and historical buildings. It has recently served as a hospital as well as a school for the mentally handicapped.[2] The buildings cover 300,00 sq. ft and has the same design as Oxford University. Building is surrounded by 20.5 acres of gardens. A Victorian, four storey, grade II listed building with extensive accommodation forms the boarding. The other two buildings form the madrasah and school.[3]
In 2013 three men were arrested following an alleged sexual assault and false imprisonment at an Jamea Al Kauthar Islamic College.[4] After the investigation police have said no further action will be taken as "none of the conduct disclosed ... meets the threshold for criminal prosecution".[5]
Present day
Jamea Al Kauthar organised a one day fundraiser to support the Ummah Welfare Trust (UWT) Pakistan Reconstruction Programme. They raised an outstanding £11,180.61 for those still suffering in the aftermath of last years floods. [6]
Objectives
- Teach students to acquire an in-depth understanding of Deen.
- Developing the love for Allah and his Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
- Instilling religious and moral values, tolerance of other races and religions.
- Producing individuals who have the capacity to think for themselves, to know their own minds but to have the flexibility to listen to others.
- Encouraging all pupils to appreciate the needs of others and be sensitive to them, to work in teams and be able to recognise right from wrong.
- Encourage students to respect and abide by the rule of law and be an exemplary citizen.[7]
Achievements
In the 2015 academic year, Jamea Al Kauthar participated in Poetopia competition, which was inspired by popular dystopian fiction. From excess of 16,500 entries from over 600 schools nationwide[8] Jamea Al Kauthar GCSE results have been above the National Average, and ranged from 95-100%.
References
- ↑ "Independent Girls Schools,Muslim/Islamic Secondary School for Girls - Jamea Al Kauthar | Jamea". www.jamea.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "History of Jamea Al Kauthar Building". www.jamea.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "Islamic Boarding Schools for Girls". phantaris.com. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "Lancaster Islamic girls' school sex assault: Men arrested - BBC News". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "No further action over Islam school arrests". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "- Ummah Welfare Trust". www.uwt.org. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ↑ "Jamea Al Kauthar Islamic College - Crunchbase". www.crunchbase.com. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "Poetopia Winners | Young Writers". www.youngwriters.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-07.