Darussalam Academy

Darussalam Academy
Established	2009
Type	Private
Principal	Major(R) Muhammad Shakil, Civil Engineer, MBA
Location	Hathian, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Coordinates	34°23′35″N 71°55′00″E / 34.393056°N 71.916667°E / 34.393056; 71.916667Coordinates: 34°23′35″N 71°55′00″E / 34.393056°N 71.916667°E / 34.393056; 71.916667
Website	http://www.darussalamacademy.blogspot.com
Darussalam Academy, Hathian

Darussalam Academy Hathian Branch is an extension to Darussalam School System. The journey of this system had commenced in 2009 when a small school in Shiekh Maltoon Town, Mardan was converted as Darussalam Academy Mardan Branch in June 2009. The name of the school has been taken from the Quranic word “Darussalam” translated as “Home of Peace” and carry the meaning of “True Deen”, “the Straight path” or “Jannat". The administration of Darussalam Academy has planned (Insha-Allah) to start a separate “Girls Section” in April 2011, a separate “Pre-School” in April 2012, a separate “Junior Section” in April 2013, whereas, the existing building will continue to work as “High School”. The leadership of Darussalam Academy keeps an eye on the latest developments at the global school scenario and adapts the best standards/methodologies for the students.

Aim

To develop balanced personalities who are fully equipped with modern day education as well as aware of their Deen obligations.

Education

Education in Darussalam Academy is imparted on modern lines. Creativity is a major tool in teaching learning business. Students are given opportunities to participate in all activities so as to develop themselves in true perspective. Developing critical thinking and analysis is therefore at the core of the school’s mission. All the subjects are taught in comprehensive manner so that the students are able to learn the matter in the subject.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Education encompasses more than the routine academic subjects. Extra/Co-curricular activities are an integral part of Darussalam Academy System. It shines the students’ abilities and brings out the real self in an individual.

Sports being played

Recitation of the Holy Quran

Such competitions instill the love for recitation among the young students. Students from different age group participate in the competition. They are awarded prizes to grow a sense of competition among them.

Participant in a debate competition

Debate Competitions

This competition provides an opportunity to the students to develop their communication skills. Such competitions not only produce sportsmanship in students but at the same time it proves to be a springboard for their future endeavors at national and international levels.

Quiz Competitions

Participation in such activities inculcates self reliance in pupils. Their knowledge base is broadened and their resilience is enhanced. Students are grouped according to their ages / classes to attain a narrow contest.

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Table Tennis, Basket Ball, Dot Arrow, Tug of War, Futsal etc competitions are held in the school to keep the students fit, harmonized and healthy so as to be ready to meet the challenges in life.

Field Trips

Darussalam Academy organises excursions and field trips at intervals throughout the year to places of interest and educational value. These places are chosen for their suitability according to the age of children concerned. Besides being a fun experience, these visits complement the education delivered in classroom.

Facilities

Computer Literacy

Computer knowledge is inevitable in present day environment. The school is maintaining a qualitative computer room; whereas, this subject is taught right from class one.

Darussalam Academy Library

Library

The school has developed an attractive library and strives to make available a large number of books on variety of subjects. Regular periods in weekly programme, book summaries/reviews are assigned to students to ensure utilization of this facility to the optimum.

Multipurpose Auditorium

Different activities in a large sized hall develop and shine the individual personalities of the students. This facility is also used for holding examinations and indoor sports.

Canteen

This facility takes away the school burden from the parents’ shoulders. Most of the items required during school hours are made available to the students at low and reasonable prices. School canteen contains uniform, bags, books, notebooks, eatables, lunch boxes, stationery items etc.

Health

A full time doctor is available in the school to deal with the emergencies and also advise treatment where required. Darussalam Academy intends to keep medical record/ history sheets of the students so as ensure their good health.

Discount

A discount of 30% to third brother/sister, 40% to fourth brother/sister and 30% to children of teachers in Darussalam Academy is allowed.

Attention Given to Deen

Deen is verily misapprehended by our Muslim brothers. It is in fact spending life in accordance to Allah’s wish, which is clearly ordained by Allah in Al-Quran and Sunnah of our beloved prophet (SAW). Darussalam Academy, therefore, gives special consideration to this aspect:

• Arabic is taught as a subject from class one.
• Students are guided to learn the meanings of Quran.
• Sunnah of the week is exercised.
• “Moral Progress Performa” of students is maintained.
• Prophet (SAW) prayers are exercised.
• Staff with Deen knowhow is appreciated /preferred.
• Staff deficient in moral turpitude is dismissed.
• Nasheeds and Islamic poems are encouraged.
• “Noorani Qaeda” is taught at pre-school.
• Students are guided/perused to be practical Muslims.

Teachers

Qualified, experienced and well groomed teachers are selected purely on merit basis. Teachers are encouraged to improve their qualification as well as instructional ability. Workshops on different important topics are also being arranged to improve their ability of teaching and management of the school. Teachers are thoroughly supervised in delivering their duties. They are checked for innovative approaches in their teaching. They are counseled to improve their performance after showing them their "Performance Report" prepared on quarterly basis. Computers are provided to them on easy conditions with learning materials in order to ensure improvements in their performance round the clock.

Primary Schools