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19,129 characters, exactly as storedAitchison Prep School Excels in National and International Arenas
Aitchison College, Prep School, celebrated a year of outstanding accomplishments on October 20, 2025, in Shamim Khan Hall. Our students excel in prestigious academic and co-curricular competitions at both national and international levels. During the school assembly, students were recognised in the presence of the esteemed Principal, respected Headmaster, and Deputy Headmaster for their commendable achievements in the following categories:
- Our young gentlemen made an impressive debut at the World Scholar’s Cup Regional Round. The 84-member delegation secured 55 gold and 44 silver medals, earning qualification for the Global Round in Doha.
- The Model United Nations Society proudly represented Aitchison at BDR MUN 2025 and won various prizes.
- Our students delivered strong performances at the 3rd Shayyan Khalid Memorial Scrabble Tournament.
- Aitchisonians led the way at the Pakistan Spelling Bee Regional Round, advancing to the National Stage, and 23 teams shone at the Pakistan Urdu Spelling Bee 2025, impressing judges with their linguistic skills.
- In innovation, Prep School boys achieved 2nd place at the World Robot Olympiad (Future Innovators Category), qualifying for the International Finals in Singapore. The school also claimed the Overall Best Delegation Award at Atelier 6.0.
- Excellence persisted in the ICATS Science International Competence and Aptitude Testing Service, while in the 21st International Kangaroo Linguistics Competition, Aitchisonians earned 32 gold and 10 silver medals.
- The year concluded with a major victory at the Faith SCIL Olympiad, where Aitchison College Prep School was named the Overall Best Junior Delegation among 700 participants, marking a fitting end to an exceptional year of success and distinction.
Meteorology in Motion: Prep School Students Learned to Predict the Weather
Aitchison College, Prep School Science Department, organised a field trip to the Meteorological Department, Lahore, for our E2 students. During the visit, students gained firsthand exposure to how precisely weather data is established, maintained, and verified in laboratories using advanced scientific instruments and techniques. Our students also observed various processes related to data collection, weather forecasting, and quality assurance. Boys showed keen curiosity as they interacted with meteorologists and observed real-time demonstrations. They learnt how to use the various tools and techniques to study and accurately predict the weather. They observed how various instruments record data of temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind speed, and cloud movements, and learned how this data is beneficial for daily life applications.
The trip fostered teamwork, discipline, and observational skills as students actively participated in discussions and note-taking. Experiencing science in action strengthened their motivation to pursue hands-on learning and develop a stronger connection between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
ArtFest 2025 - A Celebration of Creativity Beyond Boundaries
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Thomas Merton
ArtFest 2025 unfolded over two unforgettable days of creativity, collaboration, and pure artistic energy. Hundreds of delegates from schools and colleges across Lahore, Wazirabad, and Karachi, joined by international participants through online delegations, transformed the festival into a true celebration of art beyond boundaries.
Throughout the event, a symphony of expression took a definitive form. Categories ranging from Visual Arts and Media Arts to Art Discourse and Music ran simultaneously, each carrying its own mood, intensity, and community. The atmosphere was alive with students sketching under shaded courtyards and cameras capturing fleeting moments. A series of performances and creative workshops punctuated the schedule, giving delegates a chance to engage, experiment, and connect.
The Opening Ceremony set the tone with remarkable performances by the Aitchison College Art and Music Society, filling the hall with excitement. The festival grounds themselves were beautifully designed and curated, with every corner radiating colour, conversation, and creative energy. The space felt less like a school and more like a living gallery.
The two-day celebration concluded with a dazzling Music Night at the Closing Ceremony, featuring renowned names like Farhan Saeed and Omar Mukhtar. Delegates also took to the stage, performing their renditions of vocals and instrumentals — a moment of joy and unity that captured the essence of what ArtFest has long stood for.
ArtFest 2025 was more than a festival; it was an experience. A reminder that art, in all its forms, has the power to connect, move, and define us. It left behind not just memories, but an enduring sense of inspiration.
An Exchange on Academia, AI and Teaching with University of South Asia
Led by our Old Boy (1976) Imran Masood (Vice Chancellor USA), a delegation from the University of South Asia comprising senior faculty members visited Aitchison College on October 1st, 2025. The discussion was spearheaded by Dr Turab Hussain (Principal), with Faaria Salahuddin (Director Advancements), Tina Hameed (Director Teaching and Learning Centre) and Omer Mubbasher (Training Manager TLC) providing key insights into areas of academic interest, such as the impact of AI on education and the necessity of fostering individual creative expression in students.
Additionally, the emphasis was on the vision of the recently established Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) and their work in Aitchison, particularly the institution of Professional Development Policy & Career Trajectories and the significance of Continuous Professional Development in ensuring teachers are equipped with up-to-date techniques and knowledge. Various interventions have been offered by TLC like Professional Reading Circles (PRC), Observe 2 Grow (O2G) etc. which serve as a model to be emulated for other faculty development programs in schools and universities alike. Channeling the spirit of collaboration, TLC offered to run training sessions for the faculty of USA to help them engage with Professional Literature.
The discussion was followed by an immersion in the history of the College via the Archive Display Centre and a guided tour of the campus, offering the delegation an overview of Aitchison’s academic environment, facilities, and traditions.
Inspiring Minds: Tech Talk with Dr. Rabia
Aitchison College, Prep School Computer Department hosted an engaging session during the Clubs and Societies period on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, featuring Dr. Rabia, former Assistant Professor at Lahore Garrison University, as the guest speaker. Interacting with students from the Robotics and Programming Club, Dr. Rabia delivered an insightful talk on Artificial Intelligence, Microcontrollers, and Cloud Computing. Her session offered students valuable exposure to cutting-edge technologies, inspiring curiosity and inspiration among young tech enthusiasts.
Excellence of Penmanship: Inter-House English Handwriting Competition
Aitchison College Senior School held its Inter-House English Handwriting Competition on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Rooms 216 and 217. The event featured two categories:
- Junior Category: Open to all students from C1 and C2
- Senior Category: Open to all students from H1 and H2
Participants in both categories were given thirty minutes to copy a selected passage. The competition aimed to promote legible and elegant handwriting and attention to detail.
The names of the winners are:
In the Junior category:
- The top handwriter is Asmad Bui Ali of Jubilee House.
- Muhammad Ajlal Khan of Robinson House claimed the second position.
- The third position was won by Syed Abdullah Mahmood of Balochistan House.
In the Senior category:
- The winner is Muhammad Abdul Moiz of Kelly House.
- The second position goes to Muhammad Hashim Rizwan of Babur House.
- The third position is held by Muhammad Ayaan Ejaz of Centenary House.
Junior School Boys Discover Joy of Reading During Library Visit
The SBA Library welcomed approximately thirty Junior School boys for an engaging visit filled with curiosity and creativity. The students explored the library, discovered their favourite books, and watched ‘Nápo’, a heartwarming short film about family, memory, and imagination - values we hope will resonate with our young learners forever. To end the visit on a sweet note, each student received a chocolate-wrapped scroll with a colouring sheet, a small keepsake to remember their time at the library and inspire creative expression
School Assembly of the Senior School
The Senior School held its School Assembly on October 15, 2025, to recognise the outstanding achievements of its students in various competitions and events. Among those acknowledged were participants and winners of the Inter-House Aeronautical Competition, Gear Up, Cryptography, German Essay Writing, Spelling Bee, the Open House Chess Rankings, and many more. The winning students were invited on stage to receive recognition and were heartily congratulated by the esteemed Headmistress of the Senior School, Ms. Amina Kamran. The assembly concluded with appreciative remarks from the Headmistress of the Senior School, who praised the students for their remarkable performances and valuable contributions to the school’s academic and co-curricular excellence.
Screen Printing Workshop at Syedanwala School
On October 3, 2025, the Art & Design Department of Aitchison College, Prep School organised a Screen Printing Workshop for Syedanwala Girls and Boys School, located in Village Syedanwala, Rakh Dhala, Tehsil Kot Radha Kishen, District Kasur. The workshop was led by the Prep School Art Department, involving six girls from the Campus School for Girls and nine boys from M2. This impactful initiative aimed to extend learning beyond the classroom and empower underprivileged students through creativity, craftsmanship, and meaningful education.
The workshop aimed not only to introduce a creative and practical skill but also to demonstrate how art can serve as a pathway to independence and entrepreneurship, transforming imagination into opportunity. During the workshop, Syedanwala students:
- Discovered the importance of printing as a medium of communication.
- Learnt the basic process of screen printing on paper and fabric.
- Understood how creative skills can be developed for income generation.
- Gained confidence through hands-on participation and self-expression.
- Experienced joy in learning a new art form and connecting creativity with purpose.
Our students learnt, led, and were inspired by developing:
- Teamwork, communication, and leadership skills while guiding others.
- Practised patience and responsibility through peer mentoring.
- Experienced the joy of community service and giving back through art.
- Strengthened their understanding of screen printing by teaching it to others.
- Felt inspired by Syed Babar Ali’s vision of sharing knowledge and uplifting others through education and creativity.
The Prep School Art & Design Department remains devoted to nurturing empathy, creativity, and purpose—encouraging young learners to see art not just as artistic expression, but as a way of growth, connection, and positive change.
Aitchison Triumphs Over Crescent Model in Exciting Home Fixture
October 9th, 2025, marked another exciting chapter in Aitchison College, Prep School's sporting calendar as Crescent Model Higher Secondary School visited us for a multi-sport fixture featuring Basketball, Cricket, Football, and Hockey. Our students displayed unparalleled sporting brilliance, winning all four matches.
In Cricket, Abdul Wasay stole the show with a blistering 65 off 41 balls, steering Aitchison to an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
On the Hockey field, Shahid Ullah and Muhammad Mahad found the back of the net to seal a composed 2-0 win.
Football was a showcase of attacking flair. Behram Niaz struck twice, while Abid Ali, Ali Bin Usman, and Zain Umar each added a goal to complete a commanding 5–0 triumph.
The Basketball match proved the closest contest, but Vice-Captain Nael Naeem led from the front with 10 points, supported by Muhammad Ahmed Maher with 7, as Aitchison edged Crescent 23–21 in a tense finish.
Match Results
- Basketball: Aitchison won 23 - 21
- Cricket: Aitchison won by 8 wickets (chased 139 in 18 overs)
- Football: Aitchison won 5 - 0
- Hockey: Aitchison won 2 - 0
It was a day of energy, teamwork, and Aitchisonian pride - a perfect display of sporting excellence across all fronts.
Aitchison Colts Dominate Lawrence - Clean Sweep in All Three Sports
The long-awaited Prep School Sports Fixture between Aitchison College and Lawrence College made a thrilling return after five years — and the Aitchison Colts rose to the occasion in style, winning all three matches in Football, Cricket, and Hockey to seal a remarkable clean sweep victory.
The Football clash was a nail-biter, with both teams showcasing impressive skill and grit. In the dying moments, Ali Bin Usman struck the winning goal that sent Aitchison to victory. The momentum carried into Cricket, where Captain Sulaiman’s gritty 42 runs guided Aitchison to 97, before the bowlers dismissed Lawrence for 81. Saif Ullah Tiwana led the attack with 3 wickets, while Abid Ali and Rehan Saqib took 2 each.
The Hockey match wrapped up the fixture in dominant fashion, as Aitchison stormed to a 4–0 win. Ali Bin Usman shined again with two goals, while Dayyan Asim and Shahidullah added one each.
After a 12-year wait, Prep School proudly reclaimed the rubber — a spectacular achievement and a celebration of Aitchison’s talent, teamwork, and timeless sportsmanship.
Aitchison First Book Club Session
Our first Book Club session, on 10th of October 2025, was an inspiring and thought-provoking experience. The students engaged in a wide range of discussions, covering authors from Khaled Hosseini and George Orwell to Lane Fargo, as well as biographies of Michelle Obama, Mira Sethi, Shahid Afridi, and Imran Khan.
The conversation also touched upon important contemporary issues such as censorship, social media, and the importance of critical awareness regarding the information we consume online. The students emphasized the need to verify facts and conduct research rather than accepting everything shared on social platforms as truth. Other books discussed included works by Jeffrey Archer, Charles Dickens, and Mitch Albom, as well as Atomic Habits, Minecraft: The Island, Church of Spies, and The Art of Reading Minds. It was fascinating to observe how some students gravitated toward fiction, while others showed a keen interest in self-help and motivational literature.
Overall, the session proved to be highly beneficial, encouraging students to think beyond conventional boundaries, express diverse perspectives, and engage creatively with literature. We look forward to many more such sessions that continue to foster curiosity, reflection, and a love for reading among our students.
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