Roots School System History

Roots established the 1st International Montessori in Islamabad and Rawalpindi in 1988 at 74 Harley Street Rawalpindi. Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq, a committed and dedicated teacher, introduced this method of the Montessori system in Pakistan.

This Montessori method of education is a scientific method proposed in the 18th century by Dr. Maria Montessori. Roots system has the honor of bringing awareness about the Montessori method in Pakistan’s North. At present, it is a leading educational institute imparting international standard education, and teaching quality has been appraised at both national and international platforms.

Mrs. Riffat’s ‘Roots’ could be traced back to his notable grandfather Khan Muhammad Khan (Late), who was called ‘Sir Syed of Kashmir.’

Vision

In the future year, ‘Roots’ will evolve its role as a superior and outstanding Pakistan’s International college/school, supporting an overall approach to participate in higher-level education. They strive to deliver excellent training and educational programs on the campuses, empowering the students to shape their future and change their lives.

School management prepares its students to be skilled and professional individuals able to cope with the modern world challenges. Experience, welfare, and needs of the students are kept at 1st priority. School’s curriculum promotes knowledge, values, and skills through three E’s, i.e., expansion, exposure, and exploration.

Mission

Roots school system intends to be a world-wide college/school devoted to meet the ambitions and needs of a diversified range of pupils by giving challenging educational programs reinforced by professional practice, innovative research, and scholarship.

Board of Directors

Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq (Aizaz E Fazeelat) is chairperson/founder, Mushtaque R. Chaudhry is serving as CEO.

Number of Students

In over 100 Campuses, nearly twenty-five thousand students acquire knowledge, which is increasing day by day.

Branches

Campuses are located in different cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sialkot Muzaffarabad, Wah Cantt, and Lahore.

Uniform

Uniform for boys consists of RSS badge, beige shirt, brown pants, black belt, maroon tie, Black shoes with beige socks, maroon cap and coat with ‘Roots School System’ logo.

Girls uniform consists of brown kameez with maroon sash and beige shalwar, black buckled shoes with beige socks, maroon coat with RSS logo, and RSS badge. Blazers should be worn throughout winter.

Extra-curricular Activities

A wide range of co-curricular activities is arranged for the students to groom them and allow them to interact and be exposed to the world. International and national tours are arranged so students may be able to learn the traditions, norms, and cultures of different nations.

Sports festivals are organized for the physical and mental development of students.

Rules and Regulations

Uniform

The uniform should be neat and tidy. ID card, badge, and school belt should be put on during school timings. Fancy trousers and shirts are not allowed. Shoes should be polished, flat, and black.

Hair should be tied, hairstyles and streaks are not allowed. Jewelry, nail paints, makeup, and ornaments are not allowed. Only brown or black colored bags are permitted.

Misbehavior

Violence, fraud, threatening, indecent, abusing, and deception are strictly prohibited. Behavior and attitude that cause damage to school’s reputation, such as discourteous behavior, inconsiderate noise, wrong parking, causing damage to school property, vehicles or signs, and political activism, are considered punishable crimes.

Inappropriate interference with administrative, academic, sporting and social activities and tasks are not allowed.

Cheating

Cheating in exams, assignments, homework, is prohibited. Plagiarism in any form is not acceptable.

Illegal Substances

Students are not allowed to bring any illegal materials/items like alcohol or drugs on school premises. Smoking is not permitted.

Escape from School During School Timings

Students aren’t allowed to leave the school during school hours, and in case of any emergency signed application or call from parents/guardians is necessary to take leave during school hours.

Personal items

A large amount of money should not be brought to school, and students should take care of their items/articles. The school will not be responsible for the loss of any students’ items.

Contact Information

Address: Roots School System 74 Harley Street Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Post Code 46000

UAN: +92 51 111 123 074

Tel: 0092 51 5568289-90

Fax: 0092 51 5110680

Email: [email protected]

FGS aims are co-curricular activities, academic excellence, and a balanced worldwide outlook. Both Matriculation and O/A Level classes are offered with a wide variety of subjects. This article has all the information about the school, including Faisalabad Grammar School History.

Faisalabad Grammar School History

Misses Razia Yousaf started FGS in 1979. At the start, she ran only third to fifth classes with only thirty students, one office boy, and two workers. The goal was to create a broad range of courses for CIE, Matric, and O Level. Mrs Razia, the ex-directress, was a competent educationist and served her institute with great dedication.

Throughout her life, she struggled for quality education and bright future of Pakistan’s future generation. In 1982, British Council inspected the school and allowed it O/A Levels, Cambridge International Examinations number PK 205 and 206. In that year, this school was permanently recognized and registered by the ‘Faisalabad District Education Department.’

Four hundred twenty students were enrolled at that time. Head Mistresses for junior, middle, and senior sections were hired. The later school was named as FGS. In 1985 FGS was accomplished to prepare a brilliant batch of students of O level and Matric for assessments, and that batch showed hundred percent results.

Those students were involved in Laboratory use, sports, carnivals, prize days, Naat competition, Music Bands, and film shows.

Vision

Progressive and inspiring novel methods of 25 century education are part of today’s education system of all English medium of school and college. The curriculum is suitable for modern-day challenges,  respect for traditions and norms of all cultures, and national pride.

A wide range of fields via distinct and innovative approaches are available for students that nurture their multiple inclinations and interests. In school, a broad range of curriculum subjects are offered and a wide range of non-scholastic activities. FGS is striving to nurture a supportive and happy environment that rewards and enriches pupils.

Mission

FGS aims to bestow pupils with the educational foundation essential for them to accomplish the intellectual standards and find their real potential.

Management is dedicated to flourishing pupils who are adaptable and resilient and to inculcate an intense eagerness in them to accept challenges, take risks, and spirit of confidence and achievement in students. Efforts are made to ingrain a high dynamism of confidence and achievement in their skills and abilities.

Board of Directors

In 2011, the School’s Board of Directors employed Mr. Taha Zamir as the new COO (Chief Operating Officer) to re-strengthen standard education and upgrade the school to be the alma mater leader. Mrs. Riffat Naveed is working as head of operations. Ms. Susan Recsie is head of academics.

Number of Students

At present, the school has twenty-five hundred students enrolled, administrative staff, and teaching staff consists of two hundred and fifty members.

Branches in Faisalabad

Its campuses are located at different locations in Faisalabad, including Kohinoor Girls Campus, Kohinoor Boys Campus, East Canal Campus, Daewoo Road Campus, and A-Level Campus.

Uniform

Girls’ uniforms consist of plain white shirts with blue cheque collar and sash, blue cheque trousers, black shoes, and white socks. Boys uniform consists of plain white shirts having blue cheque collar with dark blue pants.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Extra-curricular activities like welcome and farewell parties, cultural festivals, and quiz contests are vital parts of the school’s education system. These fun activities and events bring personal grooming,  color, and learning to students.

The school’s Newsletter is a mixture of Urdu and English language functions as a platform for pupils to profess their opinions on various subjects and increase their creative skills. Public speaking, sports gala, and art contests are held on a routine basis to display the students’ abilities.

Faisalabad Grammar School Rules

Uniform

Colored clothes, shoes, jewelry, nail paints, open hair, and untidy or incomplete uniform is not allowed.

Behavior

Students are required to behave appropriately both within and outside the premises of the school. Offensive, foul, and abusive language is not allowed.

Bullying or Harassment

Physical, verbal, and emotional bullying or harassment is strictly prohibited and is punished. Students are expected to respect teachers and fellow students.

Attendance

Students should come to school regularly and should not bunk classes. In case of leave due to any sickness, emergency, and any other cause, a signed application should be sent to school administration. Attendance should be maintained at 80% throughout the academic year.

Punctuality

Students are directed to follow school timings, come and leave school at the time. Attend classes according to the time table. Students are not allowed to go outside the school during school timings without permission and application from parents.

Electronic Devices or Cell Phones

Mobile phones or any other type of electronic gadgets are not allowed within school premises. If any such thing is found, it would be forfeited, and fine would be imposed.

Medical Leave

Pupils suffering from infectious diseases shouldn’t attend school and are required to send a signed and valid medical certificate to administration.

Contact Information

E-mail: [email protected]

Ph# +92 41 854 77 55

It’s the oldest school in Faisalabad with a grand building, quality education, and vast grounds. This article contains all the information about the school, including La Salle High School History.

La Salle High School History

Multan’s 1st bishop F.B Cialeo who requested La Salle brother in 1959 to operate his school in Multan, felt that the same school should be started in People’s Colony. In 1961 La Salle brothers took the hold when 6-10 classes began functioning in the current brother’s residence.

The school building’s completion was pending. This school shifted in 1962, and four and five classes also started functioning.

Vision

Education is the responsibility of parents; school is complementary and can fulfill its mission with parents’ support and contribution. A successful student employs creative and critical thinking skills to resolve problems.

The school’s programs enable students to develop self-discipline, self-motivation, and self-awareness and have the courage to express their feelings maturely and acceptably.

Mission

La Salle management is committed to teaching positive and human values in students. They strive to provide a balanced and holistic education in such an environment where every person is respected. Entirely devoted competent staff is preferred to be a part of the Lasallian family.

Owner and Principal

Saint John Baptist de La Salle was an educational reformer, a priest, and creator of the ‘Brothers of the Christian Schools.’ He was the Roman Catholic Church’s saint. He founded this institute to educate poor people in De La Salle’s home town.

Afterward, he started the ‘Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools,’ also called ‘De La Salle Brothers.’ Rev. Br. Shahzad Gill is the current principal of the school.

Number of Students

In January 2012, 5670 students were enrolled in school, and staff members were 110 (69 females and 49 males). This strength is increasing day by day due to the popularity of school education and discipline.

Branches

Multan

• La Salle Higher Secondary School, Chungi No. 9, Boasan, Multan
• Hostel
• Alban
• Girls High School Multan.
• Youth Centre
• La Salle colony, Behind Rasheedbad Multan

Faisalabad

• La Salle High School, People’s Colony No. 1, Fsd
• La Salle Middle School Sant Singh Wala
• La Salle Urdu School
• The La Salle School Gokhowal
• La Salle Railway Colony

Karachi

Don Bosco Home for Boys, c/o St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Shahrah-e-Iraq, Karachi – 74400

Khushpur

• La Salle House, Chak#51 G.B., Khushpur, Faisalabad District
• La Salle High School

Uniform

Girls have to follow white shalwar qameez with red/green/blue sash, white socks, and black shoes. In contrast, boys have to wear a blue shirt with navy blue trousers and black shoes with navy blue socks.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The school arranges extra-curricular activities for its students to develop their skills and confidence. Sports days are arranged for the physical and mental development of students. Mostly played games include badminton, table tennis, basketball, football, and cricket.

In October 2018 Inter La Salle Sports festival was held among all the Lasallian institutes in Pakistan. This tournament consisted of major games such as badminton, table tennis, football, basketball, and cricket. More than two hundred and seventy students participated in this tournament.

La Salle Multan won football, basketball, and cricket while La Salle Faisalabad won badminton and table tennis. This tournament was a competitive and healthy time for all the participants to play different sports and win their campuses’ crowns.

These events reveal students’ talent and allow them to interact with their fellows at other La Salle campuses. It reminds them that they belong to a unique and big La Sallian family.

Besides sports, other activities like debates, speeches, Dance, Movie Club, Athletics, Poetry, and concerts are also arranged. Science Club, Debating Club, Dramatics Society, Islamic Society, and Science Society are working efficiently to organize academic and non-academic activities.

Rules and Regulations

Attendance

Only emergency or sickness leave is allowed, leaves for family events and trips are not allowed. Students have to maintain their attendance throughout the academic year. The school publishes future holidays to give parents a chance to plan their family events and tours, so there is no attendance shortage of their children.

Absence Policy

Students who have twenty-five absents for a one-credit hour course and ten absents for a half credit hour course would receive ‘incomplete’ in that course, and to fulfill the course, they would do make-up work.

Assignments and Homework

Students are required to complete assignments and homework on the due date. If classes are postponed for any reason, students should check the school portal to see assignments and homework. Even if there are no assigned assignments, students are directed to study two-three hours daily.

Educational Integrity

The school strives to keep a conducive learning environment where every student must demonstrate a sense of personal and academic integrity. No cheating or plagiarism is allowed, and students adopting such practices are considered failed.

Bullying and Harassment

Every form of harassment by faculty or students is strongly prohibited in the school premises. School management strictly deals with such cases, and the investigation is done secretly and promptly.

Communicable Diseases

Students having communicable diseases are excluded from the school when they are at such a level that they can transmit diseases to their fellows.

Contact Information

https://www.facebook.com/lasallehighschoolandcollege/

Learning Alliance History

It was established in 1996 as Lahore pre-school. And then extended its campuses in Lahore and, after popularity in Lahore, opened its campus in Faisalabad also.

Vision

LSA strives to stay advance and provide its students with learning experiences. Their vision is beyond the classroom, and they place significant importance on artistic and social development along with academia.

Mission

The school is devoted to developing the students’ intellect and personality by equipping them to be competent and confident for the whole of life. They aim to motivate students to grow into compassionate, dynamic, and responsible citizens of society.

Founder and Owner

Anjum Ahmed is the principal and founder of LAS. He has been the education field since 1975. During the past 26 years, she had mastered leadership and administrative skills.

Number of Students

Currently, 2500 students are enrolled in all the campuses.

Branches

DHA

The campus situated in phase VIII is serving as headquarter for other campuses. This campus is largest both in curriculum and size. Playgroups to A 11 are offered on this campus, and students can choose subjects from various choices.

Students of class 1-8 study CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) programs and then enrolled in the O/A Level program. Since 2013 this campus bifurcated into ‘International Baccalaureate’ and ‘Primary Years Program.’

Aziz Avenue

This campus located on canal road is an example of colonial architecture that offers CAIE programs from prep class to O1. Its building is a ‘historical treasure’ where students relish past and future.

Faisalabad Campus

Six years ago, LAS opened its campus in Faisalabad. At the start, only classes from ‘playgroup to 3rd’ class were offered, but due to students’ and parents’ demand, classes were expanded to grade five.

And now school is offering class 1 to O11 in the CAIE board. It holds the honor of 1st school in Faisalabad that introduced Smart Boards, Robotics, and Mathletics.

Uniform

Girls wear pinstriped Shalwar Kameez with a green sash, and boys wear pinstriped full sleeve shirts and grey trousers. A level boys wear white dress shirts with khaki dress pants.

Extra-Curricular Activities

A variety of extra-curricular activities are performed to make students confident and to develop their artistic skills.

LARC

The ‘Learning Alliance Robotics Club’ is founded to train students about STEM’s implementation. Workshops are regularly conducted for the learning process. Robotic contests are arranged that check the action-based learning and student’s aptitude.

The primary purpose of LARC is to enable students to execute those variables of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer that they learn in the curriculum.

Theater and Drama

In senior campus via the drama club ‘Phoenix Drama Society,’ students can showcase their talent and potential on the stage. The society had successfully held plays at school, Al Hamra Arts Council, and Ali Auditorium. The school play ‘Kesa Paisa’ of the year 2013-2014 was a great success and appraised by staff, parents, and students.

Debates

The school management has never ignored the power of excellent communication skills. Debates and speeches are arranged to develop and hone communication skills.

Students themselves run debating society, showing their debating skills at both the national and international levels. In 2013 school hosted the ‘Abdul Salam Mehta Club.’ Students are also offered debate scholarships.

Music

At every school event, students give live music performances. Well trained music teachers who have a high command of singing and instruments are hired to teach students in multiple languages and play guitar, piano, and other musical instruments.

Sports

Handball, Basketball, Football, Table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Swimming, Karate, and Baseball are part of the school’s physical education program. Evening sports camps are arranged a week thrice for dedicated athletes.

Arts

Apart from the regular curriculum, art classes are arranged on Saturday for students interested in arts in which Sketching, Painting, Drawing, Abstract, and Graffiti are taught.

Rules and Regulations

Uniform

Learning Alliance strictly implements rules and regulations to be followed within school premises. Students are directed to be in proper uniform daily.

Any student wearing an inappropriate uniform is sent to the home. Boys are not allowed to keep long hairs or to wear shorts. Girls aren’t permitted to wear makeup and jewelry, hair shouldn’t be streaked or open.

Attendance

Attendance shortage is not allowed, and A level students have to fulfill the condition on 95% attendance to sit in the Cambridge examination.

Punctuality

Students should come to the classroom five minutes before class time. Students coming five minutes after the class time aren’t allowed to enter.

Electronic Devices

Smartphones are not allowed; only small phones are permitted for communication purposes. The use of the internet or cameras for personal purposes is prohibited. Students bringing cell phones can use only in break time in the cafeteria and common rooms. During school time, cell phones should be kept switched off.

Use of Social Networks

In this era of technology, students/teenagers love to use social media. However, students have directions from school management not to post disrespectful pictures, videos and comments about fellows, staff, and school matters.

Lost and Found Things

Students are responsible for their belongings. The school will not take responsibility for the loss of students’ articles or items. Students who lose their belongings should inform the admin office to check whether the thing has been returned. Any student finding any lost item would submit it in the admin office.

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

DHA: +92-42-111-66-66-33

Aziz Avenue: +92-42-111-66-11

Faisalabad: +92-41-111-66-66-33

Their graduates secure admission in top ranking world universities. This article has all the details about the school, including The City School History.

The City School History

It was founded in 1978 in Karachi. Now it is among the largest network of private schools with campuses in all big cities of Pakistan.

Vision

Besides helping students excel in study school, school administration also struggles to teach a thirst for knowledge and learning for the rest of their lives.                                                             

Mission

The school aims to continuously expand its capabilities to fulfill the demands and requirements for high-quality education.

Board of Directors

Dr. Uzma Javaid is the director of studies. Aurangzaib Feroz is CEO, and Maher Ali is HR.

Number of Students

Currently, there are 150,000 students in 153 branches, which are located in forty-nine cities.

Branches Across Pakistan

Branches are located in Abbottabad, Attock, Bahawalpur, Bannu, Burewala, Chakwal, Chashma, D.G. Khan, D.I. Khan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Jhang, Karachi, Kasur, Khairpur, Kharian, Khanewal, Khushab, Kohat, Kot Addu, Lahore, Sukkur, Swat, Swabi, Thatta, Vehari, Wah Cantt.

Uniform

The uniform was of plain white shirts with maroon collar and slash for girls, but this uniform was replaced in 2019 with short white shirts with tights. Blue color with some combination of yellow has replaced maroon color. For boys, the uniform consists of white shirts with grey pants. The maroon blazer has been replaced with the blue.

Controversies

In 2019 school received heavy criticism for changing the uniform for girls. Uniform notification stirred the social media, and people criticized the uniform consisting of short shirts with tights. They called it vulgarity and money-making tactics and stated that uniforms should be decent and long enough to adequately cover body parts.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The school encourages and promotes extra-curricular activities in all branches. Students are motivated to learn leadership qualities, new skills, organize events, teamwork, and conduct programs through these activities.

Educational Tours

The school arranges Educational Tours for students to get a chance to travel to various countries and comprehend their culture, lifestyles, and education system. It also widens their vision, gives them exposure, and develop their tourism and adventurous skills.

It also helps them select their future destination for higher studies as many want to go abroad for higher studies.

Summer Schools

Summer schools encourage students to participate in charity programs such as Care Foundation, SKMH (Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital), Kashf Foundation, Sun Rise Institute, Plan 9, Ali Institute, and many others. These internships help students to understand different professions and inculcate a sense of management and responsibility.

The Youth Program

The youth program consists of the ‘Adventure Hospitality Program,’ ‘Corporate Social Responsibility,’ and ‘Citizenship Program.’ These programs equip students to turn out to be responsible, productive, and resourceful citizens.

This program’s initiatives include empathy and sensitivity towards minorities and underprivileged, human rights, waste management, and recycling. Participation in these programs enables students to contribute their part to society and become open to inclusiveness.

Movie Day

For junior students, movie day is arranged in which children watch animated movies and their fellows and friends in a cinema.

Rules and Regulations

Not only The City School excels in education but also a disciplined school environment. Discipline policies are strictly implemented to maintain a well-balanced learning environment and provide safety and protection to both faculty and students.

Cell phones, smoking, bullying, bunking are strongly prohibited. Students are not allowed to show disrespect towards teachers and fellow students. At the same time, teachers are not allowed to use abusive language or give physical punishments.

Subjects Offered for A-Level

• Art and Design
• Math
• English Literature
• Computer Science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Further Maths
• Accounting
• Law
• Business
• Media Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Urdu
• History
• Economics
• General Paper
• Global Perspectives and Research

Contact Information

https://thecityschool.edu.pk/

Started in 1975 in Lahore, the school has now grown into the most extensive network with its campuses in foreign countries. This article has every detail about the school, including Beaconhouse School System History.

Beaconhouse School System History

It was established as ‘Les Anges Montessori Academy’ in 1975. Initially, there were only 19 toddlers in the academy. With the time and efforts this academy extended to a vast network of schools, it provided meaningful and distinctive education to students via its collaboration in Pakistan with ‘Gymboree Play and Music’ to post-graduation via BNU (Beaconhouse National University) and Concordia College.

Vision

Beaconhouse school system values cherish its traditions and heritage and keep reinventing its educational system to fulfill future needs. The network believes that modernistic attitudes and methods could enable the students to reach their full potential.

With the continuously changing needs of the world and community, the school strives to accept the change and match the world’s changing needs and society. School administration believes that with hard work and effort, students will confidently enter into the competitive world.

It is ensured that students are provided with the competence to make mature judgments.

Mission

The Beaconhouse school aims to impart International standard education. The school strives for excellence via quality teaching, quality training, quality management, providing benefits to their students, community, and the world.

Board of Director

Ms. Kasuri is chairperson of BSS. She is a competent lady who has attended several courses and conferences on management and education.

Number of Students

Over 315,000 full-time students acquire knowledge in eight countries, probably the world’s most influential school system. Out of these 315,000 students, 111,200 students are studying at Beaconhouse school, and over 200,000 are studying at The Educators.

At the same time, other students are in overseas campuses of Beaconhouse school.

Branches All Over The World

This network is spread to Malaysia, Belgium, the UK, Thailand, Oman, UAE, and the Philippines. In Pakistan, its branches are located in Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Hafzabad, Jhelum, Jhang, Multan, Mirpur, Nowshera, Peshawar, Okara, Hyderabad, Lahore, Mandi Bahauddin, Quetta, and  Mardan.

Uniform

Girls’ winter uniforms consist of A-line white shirts with royal blue cuffs and collars, white leggings or shalwars, and black shoes with straps. Boys’ winter uniform consists of white shirts, grey trousers, dark blue colored shorts, and black shoes with black shoestrings.

Controversies

School is often backlashed for its curriculum, which is considered Anti-Pakistan by people. It happened after the leakage of question paper on the internet, containing questions that offended Pakistanis as it was against our army’s role in the war of 1965 and 1971.

People asked for a ban on the school and its curriculum. In 2016 school faced another criticism for banning speaking of Punjabi language within the school and termed Punjabi’ as a foul language. Punjabi people sharply criticized this policy.

After too much criticism on social media, the school took back its notification and justified it was just a mistake.

Extra-curricular Activities

Educational Tours

BSS arranges international tours for its students to interact with peers in conferences, workshops, and competitions. Over 1300 BSS students from Pakistan have traveled abroad to participate in international programs.

During the past seven years, tours were arranged to the European Union, UK, USA, Turkey, UAE, North Africa, and China. Since 2011 students of BSS have been enjoying winter and summer international programs and enhancing their learning.

Along with the provision of quality education, these programs help students to develop exposure and confidence. Through their interaction with other students and people, they learn about different cultures, traditions, and history.

Societies and Clubs

A wide variety of societies and clubs offer students the opportunity to follow their interests. Clubs led by students inculcate leadership and headship skills in them.

Business Club, Art Club, English Club, Dramatics Club, Law Society, Mathematics Club, Entrepreneurial Society, Media Club, Orators Club, Music Club, Urdu Club, Sports Club, Social Work Club, and Filmmaking and Photography Society are offered at Beaconhouse School.

Physical Education and Sports

The school offers outstanding sports activities for girls and boys from early classes to O/A Levels, and their students take part in sports and physical education. Lessons of Physical Education are part of the regular time table.

School infrastructure provides a large space for students interested in games to practice and learn. School prepares students for involvement in physical activity and sports, promoting fitness, confidence, and well-being.

Rules and Regulations

The school maintains a secure and safe school environment for both children and faculty and discipline policy is actively implemented. Electronic gadgets and cell phones are not allowed. Smoking and disrespectful behavior are not permitted. Students have to follow the time table strictly, and attendance maintenance is a must.

Beaconhouse Groups

• Beaconhouse School System
• Concordia Colleges
• The Educators
• TNS Beaconhouse
• Beaconhouse-Newlands
• Gymboree Play & Music
• The Early Years (TEY)
• Discovery Centre Smart School
• Premier DLC
• Beaconhouse National University
• Beaconhouse International College
• Beacon Energy Limited (BEL)
• Beaconhouse Estate
• Premier Trading Services (Pvt) Ltd

Contact Information

Beaconhouse Head Office: 10-11 Gurumangat Road, Gulberg III Lahore, Pakistan

Ph# 042 111 232 266

Lahore Grammar School History

LGS was founded in 1979 at Gulberg’s 55 main campuses and extended its branches throughout the country.

Vision

They aspire to influence and inspire youth’s minds via educational practices and prepare a generation of socially responsible, enlightened, and talented citizens to play a positive role in Pakistan’s growth and progress.

Mission

The school aims to make students capable of exploring and learning with the help of trained and able teachers in such an environment favorable to learning. Efforts are carried out to recognize best in students and enable them to find their abilities in both academic and non-academic activities.

Board of Directors

Working Directors

• Dr. Neelam Hussain
• Mrs. Saltanat Bokhari
• Mrs. Nasrene Shah
• Mrs. Nighat Ali

Non-Working Directors

• Syed Abid Hussain Imam
• Mrs. Fauzia Rashid
• Syeda Abida Hussain

Number of Students

The school is offering quality education up to A levels to boys and girls. The number of students acquiring education at different campuses is 16,000-24,000. Mostly children of elites, politicians, business people, and overseas Pakistanis are studying in LGS.

Branches in Different Cities

It has branches in Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Islamabad, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Quetta, Peshawar, Sheikhupura, Wah Cantt and Karachi.

Controversies

2019

Controversies are part of the DHA campus because of its liberal environment. In 2019 parents blamed the school administration for forcing them to pay 30K for a trip to Islamabad. Parents claimed they hardly manage massive school fees, and trip charges are a burden on them.

Another worse thing about this 4-day tour was that the administration seized Parents’ legal rights if something inapt happened to their daughters. Parents criticized this tour plan as smog in those days, and school completely neglected this fact and ignored the health of their students.

2020

In 2020 another controversy of LGS 55 main campus stirred social media and became a highlight of the news channel. Females students accused male teachers of sexual harassment. Students complained that they are not safe at the campus, and male teachers harass them.

Even after several complaints to the administration about this issue, no action was taken against those teachers. A renowned actor Omair Rana who is an art teacher, was also accused. Education Minister Murad Rass took notice and assured that real criminals would be punished.

Compulsory Subjects for O Levels

Subjects compulsory for O Levels are

• Islamiyat
• Maths
• English
• Pakistan Studies
• Urdu A or B

Extracurricular Activities

Youngsters like the extracurricular activities organized by the school. Besides educational activities, different enjoyable activities like fashion walks, qawwali nights, bonfire, concerts, spring festivals, game shows, and much more are arranged.

Lahore branches run campaigns under their ecological society against Lahore’s declining air quality and de-greening. Some branches are providing their students with the opportunities to perform at various organizations as a volunteer.

These include Fatima Memorial Hospital, The Rising Sun Institute, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, and HRCP (The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan). MUN societies and debating society are arranged to allow teenagers to participate in local and international tournaments.

Junior branches celebrate bonfires. At the end of the school, an event called ‘Grammar Super League’ is organized on which students adopt the get up of cricketers and enjoy a cricket tournament whose winner gets the trophy. The Network of the school had gone on study tours to China, India, the USA, Egypt, Greece, and Spain are arranged.

Publications and Media

55 campus has published a magazine with the name ‘Mashal’ that compiles the memories of year-round events, activities, and artistic abilities of campus students. It illustrates with pictures of students’ yearly journey, abilities, best performances, and artwork.

The Editorial Board of the magazine consists of two faculty members and seven students. Board aims to make this magazine more colorful, spirited, and vibrant.

Rules and Regulations

The school executes policy for maintaining disciple in school. The policy consists of rules and regulations and the consequences of breaking these rules. Following are some categories of punishments

Category C1

A yellow colored slip is given to those students who repeatedly commit the mistake of coming late to school, wearing incorrect or incomplete uniforms, attending school with long or colored nails, and coming to school without necessary materials.

Category C2

A red-colored slip is given to students who bring mobiles to school, bunk classes, bully other students, cheat during assessments, and damaged school property.

Category C3

It is given to those students who are seen smoking or use non-permitted substances. Moreover, who upload videos or pictures on social media captured inside the school and steal anything.

Permanent Expulsion

The behaviors which led to permanent expulsions include criminal acts. For instance, damaging the school property, stealing something, using or supplying non-permitted substances, repeated failures, and bullying.

Handling of Students and Parents Complaints

Students or parents who complain about any matter that complain is handled sensitively and thoughtfully, and names are kept confidential. Complete contact information of administrators and coordinators is provided to parents who are concerned about something.

Contact Information

Ph# +92 42 35712566

Email: [email protected]