At Al Manarat Heights, the mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness of our students is a cornerstone of our mission.
We believe that nurturing Iman (faith), Akhlaq (character), and emotional well-being are equally vital to academic success.
Our Wellness Department operates under the guidance of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Student Mental Health and Addictions Strategy (PPM 169) and the Peel District School Board’s Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy (2023–2026) — while drawing from the timeless principles of Islamic Tarbiyah and character education.
This integration ensures that our school remains fully compliant with Ontario standards while reflecting the spiritual compassion and care central to our faith.
Sister Enas Elsayed El Bedawy
Head of Student Wellness, Counselling & Tarbiyah Department
Sister Enas is a passionate Mental Health and Family Counselling professional who supports students, families, and educators in their emotional and spiritual growth.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Family and Educational Counselling, a Postgraduate Diploma in Addictions and Mental Health — her field of specialization — and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts, along with a Diploma in Islamic Studies.
She is also a Therapeutic Arts Life Coach and an experienced technical writer in mental health and parenting.
She has previously collaborated with leading Muslim organizations such as ISNA Cares, Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), and National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Canada to promote mental wellness and family harmony.
Her approach blends Islamic values of Taqwa, Ihsan, and Khidmah with Ontario’s evidence-based wellness frameworks to help students build resilience, self-awareness, and faith-driven emotional balance.
Tier 1 – Promotion & Prevention
Faith in Action + Well-Being in Practice
- School-wide wellness and Akhlaq themes (Sabr, Shukr, Amanah).
- Classroom sessions on emotional regulation linked with Islamic values.
- Mental health awareness weeks and character-building assemblies.
- Staff training on compassionate classrooms and mental health literacy.
Ontario Outcome Measure: ≥ 80 % student participation; increased sense of belonging and early help-seeking behaviour.
Tier 2 – Early Intervention
Personal Support through Faith and Evidence
- Short-term one-on-one and small-group sessions for students experiencing stress, anxiety, or behavioural difficulties.
- Techniques include reflection (tafakkur), gratitude (shukr), and goal-setting through a faith-based lens, combined with CBT-style coping strategies.
- Collaboration with teachers and parents to create support plans.
Ontario Outcome Measure: Reduced behaviour incidents, improved attendance, ≤ 5-day response time for support.
Tier 3 – Referral & Partnership
Professional Care within Islamic Ethics and Ontario Standards
Students requiring specialized or clinical care are referred to qualified professionals through formal partnerships with:
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Peel Dufferin)
- Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP)
- Peel Children’s Aid Society Wellness Team
At Tier 3, Sister Enas continues to provide faith-based emotional support and communication while external clinicians manage therapeutic care.
Ontario Outcome Measure: ≥ 75 % successful referral follow-up and continuity of care.
Our program is evaluated using the same benchmarks adopted by Ontario boards:
- Access & Engagement: ≥ 80 % participation in wellness initiatives.
- Timeliness of Support: ≤ 5 days between referral and first session.
- Referral Success Rate: ≥ 75 % successful external connections.
- Satisfaction: ≥ 85 % positive feedback from students and parents.
- Staff Training: 100 % completion of mental-health literacy modules.
Progress is reviewed termly by the Wellness Department and school administration to ensure continuous improvement.
All student information is handled in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA, 2004) and the Education Act (Ontario, s.266).
- Wellness sessions are private and confidential.
- Information is shared only with consent or in cases where safety or legal duty to report applies.
- Records are securely stored and access is limited to authorized personnel.
The Wellness Department at Al Manarat Heights provides educational, preventive, and faith-based emotional support — not clinical therapy.
It is not a healthcare service and does not diagnose or treat mental illness.
Students requiring psychotherapy or medical care are connected to licensed professionals through our referral partners.
enas.elsayed@almanarat.ca
For confidential appointments or general questions, please email our Wellness Department.
- Parent guides on youth mental health and Islamic values.
- Staff training modules and student reflection worksheets.
- Community partner resource links.
“Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Qur’an 13:11)
At Al Manarat Heights, we believe that spiritual consciousness and mental well-being go hand in hand.
Together, we strive to raise a generation that is faithful, resilient, and compassionate — in heart, mind, and action.