Sports & Co-Curricular Activities

Shah Jeewna Challenge Cup 2026 - 27: Best House in Co-Curriculars Race Begins with Qira'at and Na'at Competition

Aitchison College Senior School's first Inter-House Co-curricular Qira'at and Na'at Competition was organised by the Islamic Society on 3^rd September 2026 at the Senior School.

The event brought together students from across the Houses to showcase their recitation skills and express their reverence for the Holy Qur'an and the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

The competition was held in three categories: Inter-House Qira'at Junior, Inter-House Qira'at Senior, and Inter-House Na'at.

The following students secured positions in their respective categories:

Qira'at - Junior Category
1^st	Waqas Naeem
2^nd	Rahim Jillani
3^rd	Husnain Rauf

Qira'at - Senior Category
1^st	Mian Usman Arif
2^nd	Ismael Hassan
3^rd	Abdul Mutaal

Na'at - Inter-House Competition
1^st	Muhammad Ahmed Maher
2^nd	Muhammad Murrad Baig
3^rd	Dawood Arshad and Muhammad Ahmed Zulfiqar

The participants were judged on their voice quality, pronunciation, fluency, delivery, expression, and overall presentation. The competition was conducted in a dignified and respectful atmosphere, with students demonstrating a high standard of preparation and performance.

The event provided a valuable platform for students to develop their recitation, presentation, and public-speaking skills while fostering a deeper appreciation of Islamic learning. The Aitchison College Islamic Society congratulates the winners and commends all participants for their commitment and contribution to the success of the competition.

Omar Farooq (Old Boy 2025) Takes on the Ironman 70.3 in Baku

A remarkable achievement worth celebrating!

Aitchison College is proud to congratulate an Old Aitchisonian, Omar Farooq (Batch of 2025) on completing the IRONMAN 70.3 Baku in Azerbaijan at just 20 years old, finishing with an incredible time of 6:22:06.

Omar took on one of the most demanding endurance challenges completing:

1.9 km Open-Water Swim
90 km Bike Ride
21.1 km Half Marathon

His outstanding performance earned him 16th place in the highly competitive Men’s 18–24 age group.

Beyond the numbers, Omar’s achievement is a testament to the discipline, perseverance, and commitment required to take on a challenge of this magnitude. Representing Pakistan on an international platform and completing an IRONMAN 70.3 at such a young age, along with pursuing his undergrad at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, is an accomplishment that the entire Aitchison Community can take pride in.

His determination and achievement are an inspiration for younger generations, and we wish him the very best for his future endeavours.

Aitchison College Clinches Glory at 4th Inter-School Rugby Tournament

The 4th Inter-School Rugby Tournament, held on Friday, Sep 04, 2026, brought together eight teams from across Pakistan for a day of exciting and competitive rugby. The names of the teams are as follows:

Sr. #	Participating Teams
1	The City School, Paragon Campus
2	Government High School, Farooqabad
3	Government High School, Fort Abbas
4	Roots School
5	Angels College, Faisalabad
6	Government High School, Sheikhupura
7	Aitchison College
8	Aitchison College, Yellow

Results
Pool Match	Aitchison College won 46–0 against The City School, Paragon Campus.
Semi Final	Aitchison College won 28–0 against Government High School, Farooqabad.
Final	Aitchison College won 14–10 against Government High School, Fort Abbas.

Representatives from the Rugby Union graced the occasion, adding prestige to the event. The competition remained fiercely contested throughout the preliminary phases. Aitchison College demonstrated exceptional skill, discipline, and determination at every stage. Rising to the occasion, the team delivered a composed and commanding performance in the final. With a spirited display of teamwork and resilience, Aitchison College emerged victorious.

FINAL STANDINGS
Champions	Aitchison College
Runners-up	Government High School, Fort Abbas
Third Place	Government High School, Farooqabad

PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Sardar Muhammad Shah Wali Khan (18918, H1J, Hali House)

First Steps, Lasting Memories: Beginning of Academic Session 2026 -27 at Junior School

31^st August 2026 marked the beginning of a new academic year at Aitchison College, Junior School, bringing with it a renewed sense of excitement, anticipation, and enthusiasm. The school was filled with excitement as returning learners reunited with familiar surroundings, while new entrants began their school journey with eager smiles and curious minds.

The first day was thoughtfully planned to help learners settle into their new environment and develop a strong sense of belonging. New learners explored the Junior School facilities through a guided tour, becoming familiar with key areas, including classrooms, the library, laboratories, sports grounds, and other important spaces. They also enjoyed engaging activities designed to encourage interaction, friendship, and confidence.

A special highlight of the day was capturing the excitement through photographs, creating cherished memories of the learners' first day at school. The beautiful Junior School campus allowed new learners to discover its spacious grounds and distinctive architecture.

As the first day came to an end, the new academic year had begun on a joyful note, filled with new friendships, experiences, and endless possibilities for learning and growth.

Guest Speaker Session - Mr. Ghalib Salam: From Ironman to Swissman

A guest speaker session, "From Ironman to Swissman - A Journey of Endurance and Resilience," was held on Saturday, 5th September 2026, in the SBA Library's Media Room, in collaboration with the Syed Babar Ali Library and the Sports Department.

Mr. Ghalib Salam, Pakistan's first Ironman finisher and triathlon champion, shared his experiences in endurance sports and discussed the importance of discipline, resilience, mental strength, and preparation with the college's sports coaches.

A lively question-and-answer session followed, with the College's Games Master, Mr. Umer Zaman, the Games Ambassador, Mr. Shahid Mehmood Aslam actively participating by raising thoughtful and relevant questions. The discussion explored how students could be identified and selected for challenging trekking and endurance activities, as well as the motivation and preparation required for such pursuits.

Day 4 Recap: Turning Curriculum Alignment into Classroom Action

Staff Development Week 2026 concluded on Friday with "From Alignment to Classroom Action: Subject Planning for the Term." Twenty-one school-based sessions ran concurrently,with seven sessions each in Junior, Prep, and Senior School covering English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science, Art, Islamiyat, and Pakistan Studies.

Building directly on Thursday's cross-school discussion, teachers within each school section selected two to three priority learning gaps for the coming term and agreed on classroom strategies, curriculum links, and the evidence they would review to measure progress. Each HOD submitted a Subject Term Action Plan documenting the gaps, planned response, and a follow-up review date.

Day 3 Recap: Strengthening Continuity, Progression and Rigour Across the Aitchison Learning Journey

Thursday's programme covered three distinct groups. Novice teachers moved into "The Craft of Teaching (Intermediate)" from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the AJ Centre, working with Tina Hameed, Ahmer Ibrahim, and Omer Mubbasher on assessment, feedback, reflective practice with a mentor, and a policy orientation delivered by HR.

Residential teaching staff attended a separate session, "Teaching Boarders: Engagement, Learning & Residential Life," led by Zain Khan with the RLC Core Committee.

The day's central activity was "Mapping the Aitchison Learning Journey: Rigor, Progression and Continuity," a two-hour combined session held across seven subject rooms in the Old Building. Teachers of English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science, Art, Islamiyat, and Pakistan Studies from all three schools worked together, led by their HODs, to trace how each subject should progress from Junior School to A Level, identify where students struggle at transition points, and agree on a small number of practical strategies to close those gaps. Each subject group submitted a Subject Continuity Snapshot summarising the discussion.

Day 2 Recap: Building Strong Foundations for Effective Teaching and Learning

Tuesday’s session, “The Craft of Teaching (Foundation),” focused on staff who were new to the teaching profession. From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the AJ Centre, novice teachers and those with less than a year of experience worked with Tina Hameed and Omer Mubbasher on curriculum expectations, lesson planning, classroom routines, and active learning strategies.

In the afternoon, speaker sessions were conducted separately for each school. Ms Sana Zulqarnain, Director Schools, NSCoE, addressed Junior School teachers on how young learners think, learn, and develop curiosity. Dr Shazia Humayun, Assistant Professor and Head of SE-EDx at BNU, spoke to Prep School staff about supporting students in moving from dependence towards independent learning. Syeda Khadija Burhan, Assistant Professor of Education at the Department of Education, Forman Christian College University, led the Senior School session, focusing on preparing students for academic rigour and life beyond school, without narrowing the curriculum to examination content alone.

Day 1 Recap: Staff Development Week 2026 Opened with Keynote on Evidence-Informed Practice

Aitchison College's Teaching & Learning Centre opened Staff Development Week 2026 on Monday, 24th August, with the General Staff Meeting held in Shamim Khan Hall for teachers from the Junior, Prep, and Senior Schools.

Following opening remarks from the Principal, Heads of School, and Director TLC, Dr Jessica Catherine Albrent, Assistant Professor at the Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), delivered the keynote address, “From Insight to Impact: Building an Evidence-Informed Learning Community.” The talk drew on Shane Safir and Jamila Dugan’s book, Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation, which distinguishes between satellite data (broad, high-level metrics), map data (mid-level, more localised measures), and street data-the ground-level, qualitative evidence found in classrooms and student work. The address made the case for building school practice around this closer, more human layer of evidence.

The day continued with ten breakout sessions covering classroom management, assessment for learning, differentiated instruction, questioning techniques, and more. Each session was grounded in a named research base and was open to teachers from all three schools.

Principal Welcomes Newly Admitted Aitchisonians

On 29th August 2026, a warm welcome was extended to the newly admitted Aitchisonians as they began their journey at Aitchison College. Students across the Senior, Prep and Junior Schools reported to their respective schools at 9:00 am, accompanied by their parents and guardians.

For boarding students, the day began with a visit to their respective Boarding Houses at 8:00 am. Accompanied by their parents, the boys had the opportunity to meet their Housemasters, familiarise themselves with their new surroundings, and gain insight into residential life at the College.

The Heads of the three Schools, Ms. Amina Kamran (Senior School), Mr. Raja Ashfaq Ahmad (Prep School), and Ms. Fatima Mobeen (Junior School) — conducted comprehensive introductory sessions for the newly admitted students and their parents. Through detailed presentations, they provided an overview of School Policies, Academic Goals, Pastoral Care, and Routines of Boarding Life.

Later, at 11:00 am, in his welcoming address at Shamim Khan Hall, the Principal of Aitchison College, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain Sb., spoke about the College's rich legacy, long-standing traditions, and the responsibility that comes with becoming an Aitchisonian. He emphasised the importance of discipline, integrity, respect, character, and high academic standards, encouraging students to uphold the values that have defined Aitchison College for generations.

The Principal also encouraged the new Aitchisonians to participate actively in sports and co-curricular activities, make full use of the wide range of opportunities available at the College, and develop into confident, responsible, and well-rounded individuals.

The occasion marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the newly admitted students, as they joined a proud community.

Aitchison College Senior School - A New Era of Students' Leadership 2026-27

The Aitchison College Senior School General Assembly was held at Amphitheatre on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, marking a significant occasion as the College formally announced its new student leadership positions for the Academic Year 2026–27.

The Assembly also celebrated the outstanding national and international achievements of Aitchisonians in the fields of sports and co-curriculars, highlighting the talent, dedication, and commitment of students who continue to bring distinction to the institution.

The Headmistress of Senior School, Ms. Amina Kamran, announced the newly appointed Prefects, Academic Council, Presidents and General Secretaries of Co-curricular Societies, as well as Sports Captains and Vice-Captains. The student leaders were presented with their leadership ties, symbolising the beginning of their responsibilities and service to the Aitchison community.

The Principal of Aitchison College, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain Sb, announced the appointments of the Head Boy 2026, Saif Hameed, and Deputy Head Boy 2026, Sayyed Muhammad Haider Ali. In his concluding remarks, the Principal congratulated the newly appointed leaders, emphasising the core principles of leadership through responsibility, service, and leading by example. He encouraged every student to contribute to the best of his ability toward the continued progress and betterment of the College.

The Assembly concluded with the Head Boy taking the leadership oath, formally marking the commencement of the new leadership tenure.

Exploring the Future of AI: Dr Asim Ijaz Khawaja Engages Aitchison Students

Aitchison College Senior School hosted an engaging and thought provoking interactive session with Dr Asim Ijaz Khawaja on 22nd August at Computer Lab. Dr Khawaja is a Director of the Center for International Development at Harvard University and Sumitomo-FASID Professor of International Finance and Development at Harvard Kennedy School. He is also a co-founder of the Center for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP).

The session provided students with an opportunity to explore the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a practical and interactive experience. Dr Khawaja introduced the students to Jugnu, one of his AI Chatbot applications, and demonstrated its capabilities through an engaging exercise.

During the activity, students were provided with access to the software and interacted with the Chatbot through a series of questions organised around three key aspects. The Chatbot responded to students in real time and presented them with different forms of media, which they were required to analyse and interpret, particularly in relation to the emotions and responses conveyed.

The exercise encouraged students to apply emotional and psychological reasoning, while simultaneously developing their ability to think critically, interpret information and respond spontaneously. The interactive nature of the activity allowed students to experience firsthand how AI can be used as a tool for learning, analysis and reflection.

The practical exercise was followed by an insightful feedback discussion, during which students shared their observations, experiences and reflections on their interaction with the AI Chatbot. The discussion provided an opportunity for students to consider both the potential and the challenges associated with emerging AI technologies.

Overall, the session offered Aitchison students a unique opportunity to explore the applications of Artificial Intelligence while developing critical thinking and reflecting on the increasingly important relationship between technology, human emotions and decision making.