Learning Beyond Boundaries, Growing Through Experience
Excursions & Camps – Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
At Salamah College, excursions and camps play a vital role in enhancing student learning, fostering personal growth, and strengthening community connections. These experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world settings, develop critical thinking skills, and engage with cultural, historical, and environmental contexts beyond the school grounds.
Excursions & Incursions – Bringing Learning to Life
Each incursion and excursion are carefully planned to align with the curriculum, enrich the academic, social, and spiritual development of our students to interact with the world around them. These are supervised by our dedicated staff members whilst upholding the Islamic values and safety standards that define our school community.
Incursions and excursions at Salamah College are designed to:
- Enhance the curriculum by providing real-world applications of classroom learning
- Foster curiosity and engagement through interactive and immersive experiences.
- Encourage leadership, teamwork, and responsibility
- Provide access to experts and industry professionals
- Explore career pathways and community roles
- Strengthen community ties through local partnerships
- Strengthen cultural awareness and religious understanding through visits to historical and Islamic sites
Primary & High School Incursions
Primary & High School Incursions bring interactive and enriching experiences directly to our school including:
- Guest educators
- Science Week incursions
- Numeracy Week incursions
- Gala Days
- Live Islamic performances
- Special assemblies and presentations
- Islamic guest speakers
- Religious workshops
Primary & High School Incursions
Primary & High School Excursions are designed to ignite curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire reflection including:
- Swimming Carnival (High School Only)
- Athletics Carnival
- SRC team building
- Academic Achievers reward
- Sport Competitions
- Interschool competitions
- Museums
Primary & High School Incursions
- Science centres
- Environmental parks
- Community service outings
- Historical sites
- Islamic landmarks
- DarulFatwa – Islamic High Council Australia
- 2MFM – Radio Station visit
- Senior Years Boys Umra Trip
- Year 12 Study Camp
To maintain the Islamic ethos and values of the school, whether within the school, or visiting a place outside – we cater to the needs of our students and ensure they connect to the spiritual aspects of their religion. Many students return, particularly in Years 10 and 12 from visits to Islamic landmarks feeling fulfilled and connected to the reason they are enrolled in our school.
Umrah Trip – A Journey of Faith, Growth and Brotherhood
A Spiritual Excursion Like No Other
At Salamah College, one of the most spiritually rewarding and transformative experiences we offer our students is the blessed opportunity to perform Umrah—a journey that transcends the ordinary school excursion. It is a pilgrimage that not only strengthens students’ connection with their religion but also builds a powerful sense of unity, brotherhood, and lifelong belonging among peers.
The Umrah trip is more than just travel; it is a deeply personal and spiritual journey. Visiting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, students are given the chance to:
- Perform the rites of Umrah with sincerity and devotion
- Stand where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ once stood
- Reflect on their relationship with Allah
- Engage in powerful moments of dua, prayer, and remembrance
Guided by our dedicated staff and spiritual mentors, students deepen their understanding of Islamic values, strengthen their identity, and return home renewed in faith and purpose.
Strengthening the Bond of Brotherhood
One of the most beautiful outcomes of the Umrah excursion is the unbreakable bond it creates among students. The shared experience of worship, reflection, and travel fosters a special connection—one rooted in sincerity, faith, and mutual support.
Whether it’s making tawaf side by side, waking up for Fajr together, or offering emotional support during moments of reflection, students form strong, meaningful relationships that often last far beyond their school years. Many alumni still speak of their Umrah journey as a pivotal chapter in their personal and spiritual growth, and a milestone in their friendships.
Creating a Lifelong Impact
The Umrah trip stays with our students long after they return. It becomes a source of strength in challenging times, a reminder of their values, and a turning point in their identity as young Muslims. For many, it’s the moment they begin to see themselves not just as students—but as responsible, compassionate members of the community.
At Salamah College, we are proud to offer such an experience—one that weaves spiritual fulfilment with personal development and creates a sense of community that students carry with them into adulthood and beyond.
This is not just an excursion! It is a life-changing journey of reflection, unity, and remembrance—one that continues to shape hearts long after the plane lands back home.
Camps – Learning Through Adventure & Leadership Development
Camps at Salamah College provide students with an opportunity to develop independence, resilience, and leadership skills while enjoying a structured and safe environment.
- Our Year 12 Study Camp – Preparing for Success is designed to:
- Equip students with study techniques and time management strategies for the HSC.
- Provide a focused learning environment where students can revise and prepare for exams.
- Develop self-discipline, resilience, and stress management skills.
- Strengthen teamwork and leadership as students approach the transition into adulthood.
This camp marks an important milestone for Year 12 students, celebrating their years of dedication and hard work while preparing them for their final exams and future pathways.
A Commitment to Safe & Enriching Experiences
At Salamah College, we are dedicated to ensuring that all excursions and camps:
✔ Provide meaningful educational opportunities that enhance student learning.
✔ Align with Islamic values and community-building principles.
✔ Are carefully planned and supervised to ensure safety, security, and well-being.
By extending learning beyond the classroom, our excursions and camps offer students the chance to grow academically, socially, and spiritually, preparing them to become future leaders in their communities.
