Monday 17 November saw our Year 9 Introduction to Arabic students undertaking an excursion to investigate social aspects connected to the Arabic language. Islam and food are elements of culture integral to how Arabic has spread throughout the world. Students were given a guided tour of the fascinating Islamic Museum of Australia in Thornbury, discovering how the Arabic language is functionally connected to the five pillars of Islam. Students learnt that many words used in English are of Arabic origin; sugar, algebra, jasmine being examples. At midday the students moved to the nearby A1 Bakery where we ordered Lebanese dishes for lunch, including hummus, fool, tea and manqoosha. A big شكراً to the Languages Department for organising this enriching experience.

السلام عليكم وصحتين!

Daniel Millie
Teacher