Sports & Co-Curricular Activities

In the Love of Literature

“Literature is a mountain made of gold in this poor world!” - Mehmet Murat Ildan.

Aitchison College, the Preparatory School, hosted its eagerly awaited Annual English Language and Literature Festival on October 12, 2024. It attracted participants from thirty-six of the best schools across the Punjab. This festival featured engaging categories designed to showcase the talents of budding writers and speakers. In Scrabble, participants tested their vocabulary skills and strategic thinking. Poetry Writing invited promising poets to express their high-flown thoughts and emotions through verses, while Persuasive Writing challenged students to craft compelling arguments on topics close to their hearts. Interpretive Reading allowed participants to bring literature to life, demonstrating their skills through expressions and interpretation. Finally, the Prep Talk segment encouraged students to share their insights and ideas, fostering a spirit of public speaking and confidence.

An esteemed panel of judges adjudicated the event, many of them were old Aitchisonians. They are:

Muhammad Abdur Rehman-Bin-Umar - an aspiring dentist.
Muhammad Murtaza - Deputy Secretary to the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Adeel Zafar - Associate Dean of Executive Education.
Mumariz Salik Naqshband - Associate Professor at the King Edward Medical University and Head of Sports Surgery.
Muhammad Rayyan Ijaz - pursuing Computer Sciences at UMT.
Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota - Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
Imran Mukhtar Chaudhry – Runs his own company.
Muhammad Tariq – A senior English teacher at the Senior School, Aitchison College.
Ahmed Hassan - Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Ms. Huda Imtiaz - A Teaching Fellow at LUMS.
Ms. Aneela Salman – Teacher Senior School.

The schools securing first positions are:

Learning Alliance, DHA, Persuasive Writing
Pak Turk, Marif Asifa Irfan Campus, Interpretive Reading
Beaconhouse Defence, Poetry Competition
City School Muslim Town, Prep Talk
The Scrabble Competition:
- In Grade Seven, it was won by LACAS, JT Boys
- In Grade Eight, it was claimed by Bloomfield Hall
- In Grade Nine, it was triumphed by City School Model Town

Throughout the festival, innovative and fresh voices with new perspectives resonated. The young students learned not to be afraid to ask questions and share their subjective insights through various literary genres.

The Department of English and our students deserve special admiration for holding such a wonderful show.

Aitchisonians Outplay Gallians

Aitchison College regularly plays many sports fixtures against the top schools throughout the academic year, but one fixture that the Aitchisonians hold very dear is against Lawrence College, Ghora Gali, Murree. For many, it is the flagship fixture, which dates back to decades. This year, Gallians visited Aitchison from 16^th October to 19^th October, 2024 to play the annual fixture. Aitchisonians played extremely well and outplayed the opponents in all five games. Our College won the fixture as such:

Athletics: Aitchison College won by 54 to 37 points.
Basketball: Our College triumphed by 64 to 55 points.
Cricket: Aitchison College defeated the opponents by 71 runs.
Football: Our team managed to win by a 1 to 0 goal.
Hockey: Aitchison College outperformed Lawrence College by 13 to 0 goal.

The Sports Department and all players deserve special appreciation for such a remarkable achievement.

The Sage, Sagely Says

The teaching staff of Aitchison College felt blessed to have a meeting with Syed Babar Ali, OBE. He is an iconic philanthropist, industrialist and educationalist who remained the caretaker Finance Minister of Pakistan. The visionary entrepreneur, who envisioned Packages Limited, Milkpak Limited, Nestlé Pakistan, and many other successful businesses. The most senior Member of the Board of Governors, Aitchison College, who led the foundation of (LUMS) Lahore University of Management Sciences and was the first Pro-Chancellor. He also instituted many educational institutions, including Syed Babar Ali School of Education and Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering named after him.

Syed Babar Ali Sahib shared his vision of life and education during the meeting. He also underscored the privilege with responsibility of being a teacher at Aitchison College. In addition to mere education, a teacher must focus on the character-building of his students. Teaching provides a lot of happiness to a teacher if he teaches with passion. Jealousy and backbiting are cankerworms, which are eating away the very nectar of our social set-up. We must teach our students to avoid such evils. His discourse had plenty to ponder over. Such pearls of wisdom are to be treasured forever.

Magical Mathematics

Renowned mathematician, Professor Dr. Krerley Oliveira visited Aitchison College, Prep School on Friday, 11^th October 2024 and mesmerised our students with mathematical principles, magic and tricks. Professor Oliveira is a leading expert in Dynamical Systems and Probability Theory. During the talk, he captivated the audience by unravelling the mathematical principles behind many well-known magical tricks, performed by magicians. The event was both entertaining and educational. It endorses that mathematics can be learnt and applied in the most creative, fun and ingenious ways. We hope his talk has inspired our students, instilling curiosity and a deeper sense of appreciation for the beauty of mathematics.

Aitchison College Wins Dr. Ghulam Rasool Hockey Tournament

The 3^rd Ghulam Rasool under 14 Inter-School Hockey Tournament was an exciting and well-organized event. With eight best hockey teams from Lahore participating, the competitions were tough and well-fought. The final was played between Aitchison College and Government Pilot Secondary School. It showcased the best of the stick work and stamina. In the end, Aitchison college emerged victorious with a margin of 4-2. It is always great to see such tournaments honouring the rich legacy of an iconic figure like Dr. Ghulam Rasool Chaudhary. His sons Akhtar Rasool, Khalid Rasool, and Dr. Farooq Rasool were present as chief guests, adding significance to the event.

The Prep School, Urdu Poetry Recitation Competition

The competition was held on the 9^th of October, 2024. In which students participated enthusiastically. Two students from each house represented their houses in this competition and fared very well. Here are the results:

In the M2 classes, the first position was fetched by Syed Muhammad Nadeem Al Hassan of Monnoo House (Badar Wing).
Ibrahim Usman Ajmal of Salahuddin House claimed the second position.
The third position was won by Ayan Ahmed from Iqbal House.

Overall, Tariq House won the first position

In the M1 classes, Muhammad Ahmad Mahir of Monnoo House (Khyber Wing) came first.
Wali Muhammad from Qasim House got the second position
Muhammad Saad Bilal from Niaz-Uddin House managed the third position.

Overall Niaz-Uddin House remained at the top.

In E2 classes, Khawaja Ghulam Naseer ud Din of Niaz-Uddin House achieved the first position.
Sheikh Hassan Abdul Rahman from SherShah House obtained the second position.
Syed Arham Rizvi from Sir Syed House secured the third position.

Overall Niaz-Uddin House earned the first position

On the whole, it was a wonderful Urdu poetry recital.

Visit of Alliance FranÃ§aise Delegation to the Prep School

The Prep School, Aitchison College was honoured to receive a special delegation representing Alliance Française. The delegation included Mr. Fabrice Disdier, the Director and Ms. Madeeha Amjad, the Head of Pedagogy. The visit was dedicated to fostering closer relations with Aitchison College and the promotion of French language education across the country. With three hundred and fifty-four students actively learning French as a foreign language, the Prep School provides a vibrant environment for French linguistic and cultural exchange. The visitors met the Principal of the college, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain, and the Headmaster of the Prep School, Raja Ashfaq Ahmad. They discussed the French programme and also shared insights into expanding opportunities for our students to deepen their understanding of the French language and culture, including potential collaborations with the French Embassy. This visit reflects our school’s ongoing commitment to international education, opening new doors for our students to explore the world through language and cultural diversity. We are excited about the possibilities this connection will bring for future learning experiences.

A Convincing Win in Hockey

On 11^th October 2024, the Preparatory School Hockey Colts registered a compelling win over The Smart School. Our students demonstrated better sporting finesse and combined effort and they came out winning the match with a margin of 5-0.

David Gower: Elegance Exemplified

David Gower, one of England's most elegant left-handed batsmen, visited Aitchison College on October 13, 2024. Mr. Savail Hussain, Mr. Hasan Qureshi, and other dignitaries were with him. The principal, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain, welcomed them and showed them around. David Gower, as we all know scored 8,231 Test runs at an average of 44.25. He also scored 3,170 runs in ODIs. A very successful England Captain and commentator. He was one of England's most capped and high-scoring players during his period, and only Jack Hobbs made more runs against Australia than Gower's 3,269. He was a part of the English squad, which finished as runners-up at the 1979 Cricket World Cup. The guests marvelled at the sporting facilities, lush green grounds, and the well-kept campus of the college.

Clubs Activities at the Junior School

On Saturday, 12^th October 2024, the Junior School successfully held its club and Co-Curricular activity sessions, with full participation from our learners. Attractive easels were set up to guide students to the designated venues where they honed their natural talent. Excitement was evident as they eagerly engaged themselves in the planned activities. These clubs have had a profound impact on enhancing learners’ engagement and skill development. Practical abilities such as public speaking, cooking, and creative writing are cultivated through hands-on experiences, while service-oriented clubs like SPARK and Sunshine foster empathy and social responsibility. Robostars, animation and filmmaking nurture creativity and digital literacy, while Super Inventors and Actors’ Arena encourage problem-solving and communication through interactive learning. These initiatives foster academic and personal growth and equip our learners with real-life skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Centring Clay and Shaping Glass

Earthenware is like people; it needs to be well-treated…
—José Saramago

—José Saramago

The Preparatory School students undertook a study tour of the Government College of Technology for Glass and Ceramics, Shahdara, Lahore. Our students learnt about technical education in ceramics and coctile articles. They had hands-on experience with ceramics, from raw materials to creating finished products. It helped them see how subjects like art and chemistry apply in real life. Students also learned about the cultural importance of ceramics, sustainable practices, and the value of teamwork through collaborative projects.

Aitchison College, Inter-School Junior Football Championship, 2024

Aitchison College, the Junior School held its 3^rd Junior Football Championship 2024, in which sixty of our talented boys showcased their soccer skills. These students were divided into four competitive teams. Eight teams participated in the tournament, including teams from other schools. The Aitchison College Junior Green Team and City School Ravi Campus contested the action-packed final. Aitchisonians registered a decisive 3-0 victory to retain the championship title. City School Ravi Campus secured second place, while Pak-Turk School finished third. Message Grammar School was adjudged as the Best Disciplined Team of the tournament. Assad Muneer of the Aitchison College Green Team emerged as the top scorer and received the coveted Golden Boot Award, Shafay Iqbal was declared the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament for his outstanding performance throughout.