Join Newcastle Bangla School!
Newcastle Bangla School, an accredited, non-profit Newcastle community school, is dedicated to providing Bangladeshi culture education to the young Bangladeshi community in Newcastle. We offer engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage young people to connect with their Bangla heritage.
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Newcastle Bangla School has been serving the community since 2015, focusing on Bangladeshi culture education for young Bangladeshis. The school fosters connections to their heritage through engaging with the Bangla language, cultural traditions, and the broader Bangladeshi community, which encourages a meaningful relationship with their background.
Time: Sundays during the school term, 10:00am to 12:00pm (subject to change - please check our Facebook page)
Location: Main Hall, Jesmond Public School
Stationary and instructional materials: Provided
Eligibility: Open to all school-aged students. Please contact us via the button below to receive an enrolment form.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our volunteers, core parent committee, and advisors for their guidance. The success of our Newcastle community school relies on a dedicated group of volunteers who invest their time and effort in teaching our next generation to speak our beloved mother tongue and connect with our rich culture. If you are interested in volunteering or have suggestions to help support our mission of providing Bangladeshi culture education, please reach out to us.
We hope to see you at Bangla School!
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Meet our school committee
Meet our school committee
National anthem singing (All groups) as part of our Bangladeshi culture education, emphasizing unity and pride. National anthem writing (Group 1 and Advance) helps students appreciate our heritage. In Group 3, students engage in pronouncing, identifying, and tracing alphabets and numbers, while Group 2 focuses on pronouncing, identifying, memorizing, and writing alphabets and numbers, fostering their skills in the Bangla language school. Introducing traditional foods is a vital component across all groups, highlighting our rich culinary history. Students will learn the names of fruits (Pronouncing – Group 2 & 3; Pronouncing, spelling, and writing – Group 1 and advance), and flowers, such as our national flower, Shapla, while also delving into the names of animals, birds, the days of the week, and the twelve months, including Boishakh and Kartik, emphasizing their features in the context of Bangladeshi culture education. They will also explore the six seasons, enhancing their cultural understanding. All groups will participate in singing a song dedicated to these six seasons, strengthening their appreciation of our vibrant traditions.
In arts and crafts, students will create representations of significant national symbols, including the flag, Shahid Minar, and our national bird, Doel, while explaining their meanings. This activity reinforces the essence of Bangladeshi culture education within the Newcastle community school.
For rhymes and songs, children will engage with traditional pieces such as 'Khuki o Kathtbirali' and learn the national anthem led by seniors. They will also explore a variety of songs related to cultural events through resources available on YouTube.
Recognizing traditional festivals and sports is vital. We have national days like Pohela Fulgoon and the Language Movement, where students will dress in thematic attire and engage in various activities correlating with their cultural significance, capturing the essence of Bangladeshi culture education. During these events, they will participate in cultural programs and sports, creating a sense of community within our Bangla language school.
It is essential to include parents in our Pitha Utshov, where they aid in preparing traditional foods that explain our customs to children. This collaboration strengthens bridges within the Newcastle community school.
In preparation for regular class, we will utilize videos featuring cultural stories and engage in revision exercises that connect students to their heritage, ensuring a strong foundation in Bangladeshi culture education.
Meet our school committee
Meet our school committee
Meet our school committee
Get to know our School Committee, a vital part of our Newcastle community school. Our diverse community is made up of individuals from all walks of life who share a love for Bangladeshi culture education and promote the importance of the Bangla language school.
President: Dr. Fakhrul Islam
Vice President: Limia Islam Proma
General Secretary: Dr. Mst Jesmin Ara Dristy
Treasurer: Nazma Islam
Public Officer: Urmy Chowdhury
Parents representative: Dr Nafisa Nasrin
Teacher representative: Dr Sonia Shilpi
Teacher: Sharna Akter
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Cultural performances by newcastle bangla School
Newcastle Bangla School's Performance at NBC 10th year anniversary event "Mezban"
Newcastle Bangladesh Community Incorporated celebrated its 10th year anniversary program "Mezban" 22nd November, 2025 and Newcastle Bangla School performed "Deora" in this historic event.
Choreographer: Dr. Bipasha Matin and coordinated by Dr Nafisa Nasrin and Eng. Moniruzzaman Masud.
Newcastle Bangla School's Performance at the Combined Schools Concert 2018
Newcastle Bangla School performed a musical to showcase the beauty of Bangladesh & the Language Movement of 21st February 1952. The musical was choreographed by Adnan Al Moshi and coordinated by Fakhrul Islam and Nazma Islam.
Newcastle Bangla School Student's performance in NBC ঈদ আনন্দ আড্ডা ২০১৭
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