Developments
Radio Ramadhan fund raising for Andalusia Academy Bristol
October 2005
Alhamdu lillah the fundraising appeal ran by Radio Ramadhan Bristol on Sunday, 30th October 2005 raised nearly £55 000 for Andalusia Academy Bristol. Donations and Qard Hasan came mainly from the Muslim community in Bristol. However, there were substantial donations from other parts of the UK. Read more...
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Andalusia Academy, Bristol's first Islamic school opens
September 2005
Recently members of BIST have been heavily engaged in a project of enormous importance to the Muslim community of Bristol. This project is the establishment of Bristol’s first full-time Islamic ethos school. BIST takes great pleasure in informing you that the school, namely ‘Andalusia Academy Bristol’ (AAB), is now fully established and began operating on 12th September 2005.
Key dates:
- 1998 BIST founded and established as a charity
- BIST acquired 12 000 square feet at Dove Lane site
- May 2005 Old factory building demolished and site prepared
- June 2005 Custom made school building craned onto site
- July 2005 Andalusia Academy Bristol’s open day
- September 2005 School’s first intake: reception (mixed) and year 7, 8 and 9 (girls)
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Open day for September intake
July 2005
In July 2005 BIST held its open day for parents and pupils to find out about the school and its services. The event was organised by Sr Fatima Moolla, headteacher of Andalusia Academy. Parents registered their children for the intake in September 2005. Some were so keen that they registered their interest for future intakes. This was very encouraging for Andalusia Academy Bristol. Read more...
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Andalusia Academy's second charity dinner
May 2005
BIST held its second fundraising dinner on 29th May 2005 for the Andalusia Academy Islamic school. Over £80, 000 was raised, which was a fantastic achievement. Over 300 people attended the event, many coming from beyond Bristol. Lord Nazir Ahmed, patron of BIST lead the call for an Islamic school with input from Yvonne Ridley and many local speakers.
The trustees of BIST and members of Andalusia Academy’s task groups would like to thank those who supported the Islamic school. May Allah reward everybody abundantly for their generosity.
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Muslims in Bristol show great demand for Islamic school
June 2004
BIST moves a step closer to establishing an Islamic school in Bristol. This resulted from the findings of a recent MORI research, which were presented on Wednesday 2 June 2004 at the Council House. Both John Gaskin (the Director of Education at the time) and Carol Gay from MORI acknowledged, there is overwhelming support for an Islamic school in Bristol. Read more...
Click here to read the full report by MORI and click here to open the PowerPoint presentation. ..............................................................................................................................................
Andalusia Academy charity dinner
December 2003
It was a truly spectacular charity dinner attended by over 200 people form Bristol and other parts of the UK. The event was organised by BIST and held at the prestigious British Empire & Commonwealth Museum in Bristol. The special guest Lord Nazir Ahmed with his passion for the Andalusia Academy contributed to the huge success where £55 000 was raised. Read more...
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Andalusia Academy project launch at the Islamic Fayre
July 2003
On Sunday 27th July 2003, the Islamic Fayre took place at Eastville Park, Bristol. BIST took this opportunity to promote and publicise the proposed full time secondary school, 'Andalusia Academy Project'. Aziz Torofdar, project manager along with Abu Bakr, treasurer of BIST set up the stall in the morning. Read more...
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Premises acquired
for full-time Islamic school in Bristol
March 2003
Alhamdulliah, in March 2003 we acquired a 12,000 sq.ft premises near the Bristol city centre. It will be the base of our Andalusia Project in sha'Allah subject to planning permission. Read more... ...............................................................................................................................................
Approached Bristol LEA for support
March 2001
During the year 2001 we launched a high profile campaign aimed at showing the Local Education Authority (LEA) the need for a voluntary-aided Muslim School. This coincided with the Secondary Schools review process that was conducted by the LEA. The campaign is still going on, but likely to take time before any results. Therefore, we have decided to press on with the creation of a private (fee-paying) school.