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What We Offer to Schools

Salam Neighbour offers engaging, curriculum-aligned programming to support educators in building inclusive, informed school environments. We work with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 across Ontario, both in public and Catholic schools. Our goal is to clear misconceptions, promote cultural understanding, and support meaningful engagement with students and educators.

School Boards – Workshops

  • Eliminating Islamophobia
  • Clearing common misconceptions about Islam
  • How to engage Muslim students in the classroom
  • Live Q&A 

In-Person & Virtual Presentations

  • Introduction to Islam (for World Religion classes – Catholic schools)
  • Islamic Heritage Month (October) – highlighting Muslim contributions and culture
    Ramadan – understanding its meaning and classroom inclusivity
  • Mosque tours with guided explanations
  • Live Q&A tailored to age level

Gallery Walks

  • Poster displays on clearing misconceptions about Islam
  • Interactive sections on Muslim inventions and contributions
  • Booth activities (e.g., Spin the Wheel)
  • Live Q&A with trained volunteers and presenters
Booking Process

We’ve made it simple for educators to bring Salam Neighbour into their schools. Here's How:

Book a Discovery Call

Schedule a brief call with our team so we can understand your school’s needs, grade level, and goals.

Select the Right Service

 Choose from our tailored presentations, gallery walks, or workshops based on what best fits your students.

Confirm & Collaborate

You’ll receive a confirmation email and we’ll work with you to finalize the session details.

Event Day

Our trained volunteers deliver an engaging, interactive session with visuals, hands-on activities, and live Q&A.

Feedback & Next Steps

We invite teachers to share feedback and stay connected for future collaborations.

Intro to Islam – World Religion Classes

In Person or Virtual

An engaging and informative session designed to support Catholic school World Religion classes. This presentation introduces students to the core beliefs, practices, and values of Islam, while also addressing common misconceptions. Students walk away with a respectful and accurate understanding of the Islamic faith from a Muslim perspective.

Ideal For:
Grade 11 (Catholic high schools – World Religion unit)

  • Interactive Presentation aligned with curriculum
    Interactive Presentation aligned with curriculum

  • Interactive Q&A with Muslim youth presenters
    Interactive Q&A with Muslim youth presenters

October Islamic Heritage Month

In Person or Virtual

In celebration of October Islamic Heritage Month, this session highlights the rich legacy of Muslim contributions to science, medicine, mathematics, art, and more. It also explores the diversity of the Muslim community in Canada. This program helps students appreciate Islamic culture and highlight prominent Muslim contributions around the world in a fun, and engaging way.

Ideal For:
Grades 1–12 (Public and Catholic schools)

  • Workshop for younger audience
    Workshop for younger audience

  • Interactive Presentation
    Interactive Presentation

  • Optional live Q&A
    Optional live Q&A

  • Gallery walk setup with posters and booth activities
    Gallery walk setup with posters and booth activities

Ramadan

In Person or Virtual

This presentation introduces students to the significance of Ramadan and its role in the lives of Muslims around the world. It explains the concepts of fasting, charity, prayer, and community, while also offering ways educators and classmates can show support during the month.

Ideal For:
Grades 1–12 (Public and Catholic schools)

  • Live Q&A
    Live Q&A

  • Interactive Presentation
    Interactive Presentation

  • Practical tips for inclusive classrooms during Ramadan
    Practical tips for inclusive classrooms during Ramadan

Mosque Tour

In Person or Virtual

This mosque tour is ideal for schools planning field trips to explore places of worship. Experience a mosque through a guided tour led by Muslim youth. Students will explore the layout of the masjid, understand the simplicity of its design, and learn about its purpose in daily worship and community life. The tour provides a respectful, interactive and deeper understanding of Islamic spaces.

Ideal For:
Grades 11 World Religion Class – Open to any school if interested!

  • Brief educational talk of Islam
    Brief educational talk of Islam

  • Guided tour of the mosque
    Guided tour of the mosque

  • Live Q&A with trained presenters
    Live Q&A with trained presenters

Gallery Walk – Posters & Booth Experience

In Person or Virtual

This immersive and flexible setup transforms your school hallway, gym, or common area into a vibrant cultural learning space. Students can explore poster displays highlighting Muslim contributions to science, art, and global innovation, while learning about Islamic beliefs and practices. The booth also includes interactive elements like the “Spin the Wheel” quiz and the popular “Hang Bar Challenge,” making learning both fun and engaging.

Ideal For:
Grades 4–12 (Public and Catholic schools; suitable for assemblies, multicultural days, or large events)

  • Interactive games (Spin the Wheel, Hang Bar Challenge)
    Interactive games (Spin the Wheel, Hang Bar Challenge)

  • Poster displays on Islamic beliefs, history, and contributions
    Poster displays on Islamic beliefs, history, and contributions

  • Live Q&A with Muslim youth volunteers
    Live Q&A with Muslim youth volunteers

Gallery Walk – Posters & Booth Experience

In Person or Virtual
This professional development session supports educators in better understanding Islam and engaging their Muslim students with sensitivity and inclusion. Topics include clearing misconceptions, eliminating Islamophobia, and creating inclusive classroom practices. Ideal For: Educators and school staff (PD Days or staff workshops)
  • Practical strategies and best practices
    Practical strategies and best practices

  • Live presentation (eliminating Islamophobia, Islam 101, and how we can support)
    Live presentation (eliminating Islamophobia, Islam 101, and how we can support)

  • Open Q&A with Muslim presenters
    Open Q&A with Muslim presenters

Our Impact

Since 2019, Salam Neighbour has reached over 6,100 students and 800 educators across Ontario through engaging, curriculum-aligned presentations and interactive school events. We’ve been invited into classrooms, assemblies, and board-wide events to help build understanding and challenge misconceptions about Islam. Our programs have consistently received positive feedback from both students and teachers, with many schools requesting annual visits. From small class presentations to large gallery walk setups, we’re proud to be making a meaningful difference—one conversation, one connection at a time.

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FAQ

School Visits Questions

What is your experience working with schools?

Since 2019, we’ve worked with over 5,000 students and 800 educators across Ontario. Our team is experienced in both public and Catholic school systems, and we regularly support World Religion classes, heritage months, and inclusive education efforts.

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Testimonials

See What Educators Had to Say

"I really enjoyed the Q&A format and the fact that we were free to ask questions throughout the presentation. This made it feel much more like a conversation and gave us opportunities to ask questions as they came up.The presentation gave us teachers lots of useful information regarding our own students, prayer, and why some might be extra tired during Ramadan.This was honestly my favorite presentation that we've had, and I came away from it with a positive attitude and feeling as though I had learned a lot. I really appreciate that you had translated copies of the Qur'an so we can read into the concepts discussed ourselves. It would be great if you had a second version of this presentation—a follow-up session that builds on the first. I feel like we could have talked for another few hours."

Ottawa Teacher

2025 Presentation

“This was by far the best workshop I have been to. I just wish we could have more. And I honestly wish more of the staff would have been there to hear it. Although I loved that there was just a small group—otherwise, I don’t know that I would have had the courage to ask my questions.
I am so thankful for the safe environment to ask questions and to learn so much. Going into this presentation, I felt like there were some overlapping values between the Catholic faith and Islam. And I really appreciate how, with the presentation, I see how much more this rings true.”

Catholic Educator

2025 Workshop

“Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to our World Religions students today. Such a great presentation. I have been teaching the course for the last few years and am always trying to bring in new, exciting, and experiential components to the course. I look forward to inviting you back next time I teach it! I really appreciate your team's willingness to provide an overview of Islam for our students, take them on a tour, and answer their questions. I know it is difficult to gauge in this virtual environment, but my students in class were engaged. It worked well with our schedule, as I just wrapped up a unit on the Abrahamic faiths last week.”

Erin Gamble

World Religion Teacher

"I really enjoyed the Q&A format and the fact that we were free to ask questions throughout the presentation. This made it feel much more like a conversation and gave us opportunities to ask questions as they came up.The presentation gave us teachers lots of useful information regarding our own students, prayer, and why some might be extra tired during Ramadan.This was honestly my favorite presentation that we've had, and I came away from it with a positive attitude and feeling as though I had learned a lot. I really appreciate that you had translated copies of the Qur'an so we can read into the concepts discussed ourselves. It would be great if you had a second version of this presentation—a follow-up session that builds on the first. I feel like we could have talked for another few hours."

Ottawa Teacher

2025 Presentation
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