Revision 10644: Principal's Letter May 11 · Aitchison Collection Explorer

May 11, 2020 Principal's Letter May 11 Dear Parents and Prospective Parents, The most recent government announcement concerning the reopening of schools after July 15 is now interpreted for you in the rescheduled events below for prospective and existing parents. As already experienced, however, we must be prepared for possible further delays. If this were to occur, we will provide timely updates. Please also read comments on our June online classes and pre-recorded lessons. NEW ADMISSIONS Admission testing for K2 to K5 and E2 will take place between Thursday July 16 and Monday July 20. Interviews of shortlisted candidates and all administrative requirements including offers will be finalised by July 27 before Eid holidays. The deadline for Fee Submission is Monday August 3. We appreciate that young boys have had to wait a lengthy period of time, but Aitchison is committed to testing admissions on the basis of merit and equity. Below this schedule is information for AS & F.Sc admissions. ADMISSIONS TESTING SCHEDULE GRADES K2 - K5 & E2 Day | Dates | Year or Grade | Subject | Time | Venue Thursday | July 16 | K2 | Literacy A (English) | 7 am - 9:30 am | Junior School E2 (Year 7) | Literacy A (English) | 8 am - 9.30 am | Prep School Friday | July 17 | K2 | Numeracy (Maths) | 7 am - 10:45 am | Junior School Literacy B (Add English or Urdu) E2 (Year 7) | Numeracy (Maths) | 8 am - 9.30 am | Prep School Literacy B (Add English or Urdu) | 10.30 am - 12 pm Saturday | July 18 | K3 to K5 | Literacy A (English) | 7 am - 9:15 am | Junior School Sunday | July 19 | K3 to K5 | Numeracy (Maths) | 7:00 - 11:00 am | Junior School Literacy B (Add English or Urdu) Monday | July 20 | K1 | Interviews | 1st Group 8 am - 12 pm | Junior School 2nd Group 2 pm - 6 pm ADMISSIONS FOR AS & F.Sc Dates | AS & F.Sc | Details April 27 | Registration open for AS & F.Sc | O-levels/IGCSE may apply for F.Sc or AS Matric students may apply for F.Sc only Boys will submit the predicted grades from their schools, Certificates and other relevant documents for verification in involvement in sports & co-curricular May 22 | Deadline for application submission July 16 | Mathematics & English test for AS shortlisted applicants | Physics labs, Barry Block July 20-22 | Interview of shortlisted AS candidates and offers made for all new admissions July 23 | Deadline for Acceptance of AS offers | AS & F.Sc (both) August 3 | Deadline for Fee submission for all new admissions August 6 | H-1 classes start All New Admissions start their classes | AS & F.Sc (both) JS & PS CURRENT BOYS Pre C-1 | August 6 | Classes Start September 12 -19 | Internal Assessment Current C1 | August 6 | Classes Start September 12 -19 | Internal Assessment Current C2 | July 16 - 27 | Mocks - Only for Boys Appearing in Oct/Nov Session 2020 August 6 | H-1 classes start - Going For May/June Assessment November 23 | H-1 classes start - Going For Oct/Nov Session Current H-1 | August 6 | Classes Start September 12 -19 | Internal Assessment JS | August 6 | Classes Start – Current boys Promoted to new classes New Admission to start their classes PS | August 6 | Classes Start – Current boys Promoted to new classes New students join E2 All classes | June 1 | Online Classes start for JS, PS & SS July 28 – August 5 | Eid Break August 6 – Dec 2020 | Regular school JUNE CLASSES ONLINE AND RELATED LEARNING Aitchison will provide both pre-recorded lessons and weekly online support for boys in Prep and Senior School throughout June. Junior School will be offered pre-recorded lessons. Timetables for all schools will be uploaded to portals prior to June. Our decision takes into account the age and maturity of boys and the limited effectiveness of online face-to-face sessions, including connectivity issues. Pre-recorded lessons will be the developing focus of online sessions that follow once a week. This system will also help parents understand what boys are doing. Please log in to the parent's portal and provide the required information to access online classes. Michael Thomson M.A., Dip. Ed., M.A.C.E Principal

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