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From Observation to Understanding: Exploring Craft at 'Kalamkaar'

On 12 September 2026, Prep School Art & Design Department organised a study tour to ‘Kalamkaar’ Furniture Factory and Display Showroom for fifty students, extending learning beyond the classroom into the world of design and craftsmanship.

Rooted in the belief that meaningful art education begins with careful observation and direct experience, the visit encouraged students to look closely, ask questions, and understand how ideas evolve through materials, processes, skills, and thoughtful design decisions. Mr. Qais Rehman, an Aitchison alumnus and owner of ‘Kalamkaar’, personally guided the students through the showroom and production areas, sharing valuable insights into furniture making and traditional craftsmanship.

The experience enabled students to connect observation with inquiry, heritage with contemporary design, and classroom learning with real-world creative practice.

Going Green: An Insightful Session on Climate Sustainability at Preparatory School

On 18th September, 2026, Prep School Environmental Management Club hosted an engaging guest speaker session featuring Dr Azaz Mehdi, a distinguished scholar with a doctoral degree in climate sustainability. During the session, Dr Mehdi delivered an insightful presentation on the causes and far-reaching impacts of climate change. The event was designed as a dynamic, interactive experience, featuring hands-on activities that engaged all participating students. To translate awareness into action, Dr Mehdi outlined practical solutions and encouraged students to select specific environmental initiatives to implement at the school. The session left students inspired to take initiative and fulfill their roles as dedicated young environmentalists.

Light, Shadow, and Form: Annual Photography Competition 2026

On 10th September, the Art and Design Department, Prep School, organised the Annual Photography Competition 2026: Light, Shadow & Form, at the Football Grounds.

The competition was designed around a simple idea: to look is not always to observe. Students were encouraged to slow down and notice how light transforms familiar surroundings, revealing shapes, shadows, textures, patterns, and forms that might otherwise go unnoticed.

By exploring different viewpoints and making their own compositional choices, students experienced photography as more than capturing an image; it became a process of observation, experimentation, and visual thinking. The activity encouraged them to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary and to see their everyday environment with greater curiosity and awareness.

Voices of Conviction: Aitchison College Inter-House Parliamentary Style Debates 2026

The Aitchison College Senior School Debating Society successfully hosted the Inter-House Parliamentary Style Debates from 4th to 10th September 2026, bringing together eloquent young speakers from across the Senior School Houses in a spirited celebration of argument, intellect, and informed discourse.

Throughout the competition, teams engaged in stimulating parliamentary debates on a diverse range of contemporary issues with global significance. Representing their Houses with distinction, the participants presented well-reasoned arguments supported by facts and evidence, demonstrating impressive levels of critical thinking, research, eloquence, and persuasive skill.

The championship provided a fitting platform for students to engage thoughtfully with complex issues while honing the intellectual discipline at the heart of parliamentary debate.

The Final was held on 10th September between Jubilee House and Robinson House. It was adjudicated by Ms. Samara Salahuddin, Ms. Moniza Hamid, and Mr. Muhammad Qasim, Staff Advisor to the Debating Society. Following a compelling exchange of arguments, Robinson House emerged victorious, securing the championship title.

Championship Standings

Position	House	Participants
1^st	Robinson House	Sayyed Muhammad Haider Ali — H2 Bahawal Hussain Chattha — H2 Ahmad Zulfiqar — C2
2^nd	Jubilee House	Mohammad Daniyal Amir Khan — C1 Shahryar Qureshi — H2 Mustafa Majeed — C1
3^rd	Balochistan House	Faaz Khan — C1 Hamza Sandhu — C2 Wasiq Shehzad — H1

Best Speakers of the Tournament

Individual excellence was also recognised through the Best Speaker awards:

Position	Name	Class
Best Speaker	Bahawal Hussain Chattha	H2 A (18652)
Second Best Speaker	Shahryar Qureshi	H2 A (18717)
Third Best Speaker	Sayyed Muhammad Haider Ali	H2 F (18685)
Third Best Speaker	Muhammad Ahmad Zulfiqar	C2 J (19073)

The championship reflected the vibrant debating culture of Aitchison College, where students are encouraged to question, reason, articulate, and engage with the issues shaping the world around them.

Little Chefs Club - Grandparents' Day Special

The Little Chefs Club was held on 18 September 2026 in K1, K2, and K3. The event gave the boys a fun learning experience that focused on healthy eating, real-life skills, imagination, and working together. The club was part of the Grandparents’ Day activities, so the boys had a chance to make something for their grandparents.

In K1, the boys learned how to pick and choose ingredients, how to peel and cut safely, and how to mix items to make a bright fruit and vegetable salad with boiled eggs.
In K2, the boys made granola, yoghurt, and fruit cups. They learned about sequencing and arranging ingredients to make the cups both healthy and visually appealing.
In K3, the boys made Banoffee Pie. They enjoyed crushing biscuits, cutting bananas, and carefully putting the ingredients in layers to make their dessert.

As part of the Grandparents’ Day celebration, the boys also made thank-you cards for their grandparents. The cards were attached to the jars they had made and taken home as a keepsake. This helped the boys show their love, gratitude, and appreciation for their grandparents.

Overall, the club was a great success in K1, K2, and K3. The boys were excited and actively participated in all the activities. The activity combined real-life skills, healthy food choices, imagination, and family values. It was an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Junior School, Academic Prize Day, 2026

The Junior School’s Academic Prize Day is a day that celebrates the great achievements of our young Aitchisonians. This year, the Academic Prize Day took place on Saturday, 19th September 2026, and the air was filled with pride, appreciation, and celebration.

The Academic Prize Day honoured learners who showed excellence in both academic work and extra-curricular activities. Subject prizes and special awards were given to Aitchisonians who proved skill and hard work in core subjects such as English, Urdu, Mathematics, and Science, as well as in many co-curricular activities.

The ceremony was filled with excitement and inspiration as parents, teachers, and peers warmly acknowledged the Aitchisonians and celebrated their remarkable achievements. Every prize reflected not only personal success but also the dedication, perseverance, and support that contributed to each achievement.

The celebration ended with a tea reception, where proud parents and children could meet the worthy Principal, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain, the honoured Headmistress, Mrs. Fatima Mubeen; and teachers. It was a fitting and memorable conclusion to a day that focused on recognising excellence and celebrating the achievements of our young Aitchisonians.

K&N's Dinner: An Evening of Fellowship and Engagement

K&N's hosted a memorable dinner that brought together students, faculty members, and distinguished guests in an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie.

The evening provided students with a valuable opportunity to interact with guests and faculty beyond the classroom, exchange ideas, and benefit from engaging conversations and shared experiences. The gathering reflected the College's emphasis on building confidence, fostering meaningful relationships, and encouraging well-rounded personalities.

The event concluded on a warm note, with guests praising such initiatives and thanking the worthy Principal, Dr. S.M Turab Hussain, the Headmistress, Ms Amina Kamran and the rest of the faculty members for a wonderful evening.

Open-House Law Moot 2026: Advancing Advocacy and Courtroom Skills

The Aitchison College Law Society hosted the Open House Law Moot 2026 on 15th September 2026 at the AJ Innovation Centre. The competition brought together over 70 students, who competed as prosecution and defence teams in a simulated murder trial based on English law.

Students presented their cases, examined and cross-examined witnesses, and argued their positions before the judging panel, gaining practical experience of courtroom proceedings.

Judges: Mir-Ali Awais, Muhammad Ashnab Farid, Mustafa Imran and Shahraiz Chaudhry

Best Speaker:	Jalal Haider Cheema (H2)
Best Defence Counsel:	Sultan Ali Chatha (H1)
Best Prosecutor:	Mohammed Mubbasher (C2)

The event provided students with an opportunity to develop their advocacy, legal reasoning and courtroom skills through practical competition.

Echoes of Urdu: Senior School Inter-House Poetry Recitation Competition

The Aitchison College Bazm-e-Adab Society held the Inter-House Urdu Poetry Recitation Competition on Monday, September 14, 2026. Held immediately after school in the AJ Innovation Centre, it marked the inaugural Urdu competition in Senior School for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.

Mr. Umer Nizami, Mr. Saleem Akhtar, and Ms. Mussarat Tahira Alvi judged the Junior Category, while Mr. Ali Jamal, Ms. Meeras Qaiser, and Ms. Rubab Baqir, HOD Urdu Department, judged the Senior Category.

The final results of the competition are as follows:

Junior Category:

Position	Name	House
1^st	Awais Zia	LJ House
2^nd	Wali Muhammad	Goldstein House
3^rd	Shahzain Tanveer Cheema	Hali House

Senior Category:

Position	Name	House
1^st	Murad Baig	Jubilee House
2^nd	Tabish Zafar	Sikander House
3^rd	Muhammad Ibrahim Aijaz	Centenary House

Building Leaders Through Democracy: Senior School Student Council Elections, 2026

Democracy prevailed across the Senior School as House Elections took place on 15th September 2026 during the morning House Assemblies. In the presence of Housemasters and Assistant Housemasters, students from all seventeen Senior School Houses exercised their right to vote to elect their respective Student Councils. The newly elected representatives from C1, C2, and H1 were formally recognised during the School Assembly on 16th September 2026, where the Heads of Year presented them with their badges. The Assembly also celebrated student achievements in recent Inter-House and Open-House Co-curricular events, acknowledging their dedication and talent across a broad range of competitions.

Proceedings concluded with remarks from the Headmistress of Senior School, Ms. Amina Kamran, who congratulated the boys on their achievements and praised their ongoing contributions to the academic, sporting, and co-curricular excellence of the College.

The occasion reflected Senior School’s enduring commitment to developing responsible, confident, and engaged young leaders while fostering a vibrant culture of participation, achievement, and service.

From Aitchison to the World: Navigating Global University Admissions

On Saturday, 12th September, H1 parents were welcomed to the Old Building for a University Admissions Information Session designed to provide students' families with an overview of the university planning process and guidance on how best to support their sons as they begin their A Levels.

Dr Naila Burney Chughtai, Head of All International and National Admissions (except US), opened the session with a presentation on university admissions across local and international destinations. Sharing recent university outcomes, she highlighted the range of pathways available to Aitchison students and emphasised the importance of keeping an open mind and considering multiple options when planning for university.

Ms Sarah Malik, Head of US Admissions, followed with a presentation focusing specifically on the US university admissions process. She addressed some of the questions most frequently raised by parents, including scholarships and financial aid, developing a balanced college list, identifying universities that offer the right academic, financial, and personal fit, and managing expectations within an increasingly competitive US admissions landscape.

A central message throughout both presentations was the importance of academic performance during the "A Level" years. Parents were reminded that while extracurricular activities, leadership, service, and other interests can add important dimensions to a student's profile, they should complement rather than come at the expense of academics. Students were encouraged to pursue meaningful involvement while maintaining a healthy and purposeful balance.

The presentations also reinforced the value of starting the university planning process early. By engaging with the counselling team during H1, students and families have time to explore different options, understand requirements, identify areas for development, and make informed decisions rather than approaching university applications as a last-minute exercise.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, allowing parents to raise questions directly with the counselling team. Parents were then invited to continue conversations informally over tea, bringing an informative and engaging morning to a close.

Creating, Exploring and Innovating: Upper Primary Clubs and Activities 2026-2027

On Friday, 11th September 2026, curiosity, creativity, and innovation took centre stage across Upper Primary as the first Mandatory Clubs and Activities session of the 2026–2027 academic year began with great energy and enthusiasm. Learners engaged in hands-on experiences that promoted creativity, environmental awareness, collaboration, and critical thinking.

In K4, learners participated in “Box to Brilliance,” under the motto, “Turn the Ordinary into Extraordinary.” As young eco-designers, they upcycled everyday household waste into creative gift boxes and treasure chests, developing fine motor, design, and presentation skills. Each learner proudly took home their handcrafted creation, along with a Creator Tag and an Eco-Pledge.

K5 learners explored “The Story Forge,” working collaboratively as young authors and writers. They created original characters, developed storylines, illustrated pages, and produced handmade storybooks. The activity enhanced their creative writing, visual design, narrative planning, and teamwork skills.

In K6, learners became investigative cryptographers in “Eco-Code Breakers,” creating substitution cipher wheels to encode and decode secret messages. By incorporating eco-friendly ideas into their messages, they combined critical thinking and problem-solving with environmental awareness in an engaging and interactive way.