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ADDING CODING TO THE CURRICULUM
Boys develop valuable skills for a technology-driven world
Aitchison College has decided to make coding a compulsory component of the curriculum from K2 to M2. It is already being done in
some sections, but the staff will now look at ways in which the youngest to upper Prep can benefit from a seamless curriculum in this
essential and developing technology. Obviously, senior computing is driven by Cambridge curriculum. It is now crucial in modern
education to do this while also molding children's minds to reading and writing bringing to them three key literacies.
The practice of programming is one of teaching the computer to do something. The purpose of programming is to create. The
computer version of programming, (coding) is mostly used for process automation/communication facilitation, and is a fast growing
and in-demand skill in a future world increasingly controlled by the language of technology. The IT staff is currently planning this
introduction to coding taking into consideration age related interest and capabilities; ranging from concepts and ideas to actual
coding itself. This is a'moving feast' withchildren's capabilities growing all the time.
Computational thinking will be created in a way that is in line with other advanced international school thinking. This year, we will,
therefore, be developing a fluent curriculum that will interest boys and prepare them in accordance with top schools of the world.
ARIF HUSAIN COMMON ROOM OPENING
The Arif Husain Common Room in Saigol House was officially opened on Wednesday 2nd May, 2018. The room honours our only
Olympictrack and field athlete: areminder for boys of the importance of sport and determination.
College Principal Michael Mr. Thomson welcomed the guests to the inauguration. Mr. Thomson expressed his gratitude to Old Boys
from the Class of 1987 for their generosity and interest in the development of the College. He particularly thanked Old Aitchisonian
Mr. Omer Saeed for spearheading his year group's kind donation to upgrade the Common Room.
Mr Omar Saeed highlighted the many achievements of the Guest of Honour Mr. Arif Husain, who spoke about how Aitchison had
given them the best tools and virtues for success. He also shared some cherished memories from his time at the College.
The speeches were followed by the inaugural ceremony and tea in the Saigol House Dining Room. Mr. Arif Saeed, Mr. Fahd Husain
and Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday graced the occasion with their presence. Also present at the event were former teachers who had
taught the class of 1987.
NEW YORK ALUMNI GATHERING
On 8th August 2018, Old Boys residing in New York area got together at Lucky Strike in Manhattan. Aitchison College's principal,
Michael Thomsonwas also in attendance, who was visiting US onschool related business.
The diversity of the school's alumni base was in full display as Old Boys representing graduating years from as early as the 1980s to
2014 were present and included individuals working in various fields ranging from media, technology, aviation, finance and real
estate, among others.
The Old Boys had candid conversation with the Principal on a number of topics that included ways to enhance collaboration between
the College and the old boys, opportunities to stay involved with the alumni office and support various programmes initiated by the
Principal to improve the quality of the experience of former and existing students. All the attendees agreed that additional events for
Aitchisonians abroad will be a fruitful endeavour. There will be further events planned in the near future and interested Old Boys
residing inthe New York area should contact Sheheryar Hafeez to be added to the list serv.