Sports & Co-Curricular Activities

Hoops of Glory: Pre-C1 Basketball Showdown

The Inter-House Basketball Competition (Pre-C1) 2026 at Aitchison College was conducted with remarkable enthusiasm and exemplary discipline. All Houses participated wholeheartedly, fostering a vibrant and highly competitive sporting atmosphere.

The players demonstrated outstanding teamwork, coordination, and tactical awareness throughout the competition. Each match was played with great intensity, reflecting the students’ passion and commitment to the game.

The overall standard of basketball was commendably high, with several closely contested and thrilling encounters. The competition played a vital role in promoting physical fitness, resilience, and true sportsmanship among the boys. It also served as an excellent platform for identifying and nurturing promising young basketball talent. The event significantly enriched the College’s sports calendar, adding both excitement and prestige.

The presence of the worthy Principal Dr. S.M Turab Hussain, the Senior School Headmistress, Ms. Amina Kamran and the Games Master, Mr. Umer Zaman Khan, added dignity to the occasion. Trophies were distributed among the participants, whose efforts and achievements were warmly acknowledged and celebrated.

House Positions:

House	Position
Kelly House	1^st
K & N House	2^nd
Ghazi House	3^rd

Best Player: Ali Sajid (Kelly House).

Turning Pages, Igniting Minds

The Junior School Annual Book Fair, held on April 22 and 23, 2026, brought together Lower and Upper Primary learners, teachers, and parents for a vibrant celebration of World Book Day. Renowned publishers showcased a diverse collection of fiction, non-fiction, and educational resources, sparking curiosity among students, who made thoughtful, independent selections. This atmosphere of excitement underscored the event’s role in fostering critical thinking and a genuine love of reading. By providing high-quality materials to the school community, the fair nurtured literacy skills and inspired young minds toward lifelong learning. The resounding success reinforces a collective commitment to cultivating a lasting reading culture.

Futsal Fever: Pre-C1 Inter-House Clash 2026

The Inter-House Futsal Competition (Pre-C1) 2026 was organised at Aitchison College with great enthusiasm and excellent discipline. The competition brought together all Houses, creating a vibrant, competitive atmosphere on the field. Students showcased remarkable teamwork, skill, and determination throughout the matches. Each game was played with high energy, reflecting the passion and commitment of the young players. The standard of play was impressive, with closely contested matches keeping spectators engaged.

The competition played a significant role in promoting physical fitness, discipline, and sportsmanship among the boys. It also helped identify emerging football talent at the grassroots level. Overall, the competition was a great success and a valuable addition to the College’s sporting calendar.

Our worthy Principal, Dr S.M. Turab Hussain, the Senior School Headmistress, Ms Amina Kamran, and the Games Master, Mr Umer Zaman Khan, distributed trophies to the participants. Their presence motivated the students and added prestige to the occasion.

House Positions:

Position	House
1^st	Jubilee House
2^nd	K & N House
3^rd	Balochistan House

Best Player: Muhammad Ibrahim Wajid (Jubilee House)

Best Goalkeeper: Muhammad Rehan Saqib (K & N House)

Inter-House Athletics Competition (Pre C-1) - 2026

The Inter-House Athletics Championship (Pre-C1)-2026 was organized for the first time at Aitchison College and was conducted with great success. All major athletics events were held, and students participated enthusiastically, displaying a strong spirit of competition among the houses.

Bahram Niaz of Ghazi House was declared the Best Athlete after securing five gold medals.

On one of the days, the Senior School Headmistress graced the occasion as Chief Guest and awarded medals to the winners. On the remaining two days, Sports Ambassador Shahid Mehmood Aslam and Games Master Umer Zaman Khan distributed medals among the participants.

The event proved highly beneficial in promoting physical fitness, confidence, and sportsmanship among the students.

House Positions:

Kelly House (1^st Position)
Ghazi House (2^nd Position)
Hali House (3^rd Position)

Godley House - Annual Farewell Dinner for H2 2026

On the evening of April 6, 2026, the lush, green grounds of Godley House provided a picturesque backdrop for the Annual Farewell Dinner. This year we welcomed Mr. Humayun Bashir Tarar as the Chief Guest.

A proud Godleyite, Mr. Tarar’s return to his "second home" served as a powerful bridge between the house’s storied past and its vibrant present. Currently serving as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), he stands as a testament to the Aitchisonian ethos. He is widely respected for his unwavering integrity and honesty—virtues that were central to his message throughout the evening.

The formal proceedings began with the Principal introducing our Chief Guest. In his note to the departing H2 Batch, the Principal emphasized the noble concept of "giving back," urging the young men to contribute meaningfully not just to their alma mater, but to society and the nation at large.

Taking the podium, Mr. Tarar captivated the audience with a keynote address filled with nostalgic anecdotes from his own days in Godley House, interwoven with hard-won lessons from his distinguished career in law enforcement. His journey from these very corridors to the highest ranks of public service served as a roadmap for the graduating batch.

The evening’s highlight was the presentation of the House's most prestigious awards:

The Godley Cup (Best Leaving Boy): Awarded to Haroon Rafiq.
The Victor Ludorum Cup (Best Sportsman of the Year): Awarded to Mir Hayrdost Khan Domki.

As the night drew to a close, the H2 batch expressed their gratitude through the presentation of souvenirs to the Chief Guest, the worthy Principal, and the Housemaster.

Pride, Reflection & Tradition: K&N's House Bids Adieu to Its Pioneering Batch

The farewell dinner of K&N’s House was a memorable and heartfelt occasion, marking the end of a remarkable chapter for its first organic batch. The evening was graced by distinguished guests, including the architect of the House, Mr. Omar Hassan, alongside the worthy Principal, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain; the honoured Bursar, the respected Headmistress, Senior School, and members of the teaching faculty, whose presence added significance to the event.

The ceremony celebrated both achievements and memories. Teham Ameer was honoured with the Best Sportsman Award for his outstanding dedication and performance, while the prestigious Best Leaving Boy Award was jointly presented to Behroz and Ahsan, recognising their contributions and leadership within the house.

As the first organic batch of K&N’s House bid farewell, the evening was filled with pride, reflection, and a strong sense of legacy. It not only marked an ending but also the beginning of a lasting tradition for future generations to follow.

Leslie Jones House Annual Farewell Dinner

The Annual Farewell Dinner of Leslie Jones House was held on Friday, 10th April, in a warm and celebratory atmosphere. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Mr. Ali Muhammad Nomani, a distinguished educationist. The Principal, Dr. Syed Muhammad Turab Hussain, and the Headmistress Senior School, Ms. Amina Kamran, along with esteemed faculty members and students, were also in attendance.

The evening was dedicated to honouring the H2 leaving batch, recognising their contributions to the House, and celebrating the outstanding achievements of Leslie Jones students in academics, co-curricular activities, and sports during the academic year 2025–2026. The event reflected a strong sense of camaraderie, pride, and accomplishment, marking a memorable farewell for the graduating students.

Pride, Prestige, and Parting Moments: An Unforgettable Evening with Shirazi House

Shirazi House proudly hosted its Annual Dinner on Friday, 3^rd April 2026, at Shamim Khan Hall. The event brought together students, faculty, and distinguished guests in a vibrant and dignified atmosphere to celebrate achievements and bid a heartfelt farewell to the outgoing batch.

The evening was honoured by the presence of the Chief Guest, Syed Asim Ali Bokhari, an old Aitchisonian whose attendance added great prestige to the occasion. Other esteemed guests included the Principal, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain, the Bursar, Mr. Khalid Mohammad Noon, the Headmistress of the Senior School, Ms. Amina Kamran, the Deputy Headmaster of the Senior School, Dr. Mohammad Kamran; along with Heads of Departments, Housemasters, faculty members, and students.

The Annual Dinner was organised to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Shirazi House students throughout the academic year. Awards were presented to those who excelled in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities, reflecting the House’s spirit of excellence.

A particularly touching segment of the evening was dedicated to the outgoing students, celebrating their accomplishments while extending sincere good wishes for their future endeavours. This farewell added a deep emotional resonance to the night.

The event concluded on a memorable note, reinforcing a strong sense of unity, pride, and belonging within Shirazi House, and upholding its enduring values of tradition, excellence, and camaraderie.

Annual English Play: A Spectacular Rendition of The Necklace

On the 7^th and 8^th of April, 2026, the Prep School Dramatics Society presented its latest production, The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant, in Shamim Khan Hall. Students’ performance was nothing short of spectacular, featuring lively musical numbers and a dazzling ballroom scene that captivated the audience.

What made the production especially remarkable was the script, which had been adapted by our students themselves. They skilfully brought the story’s themes of vanity and the desire for luxury to life, ensuring the message resonated with the audience without relying on heavy or monotonous dialogue.

The cast delivered outstanding performances, and the play was met with widespread acclaim. Both parents and students praised the production, making it a resounding success.

A Night of Dignity and Distinction: Kelly House Bids Farewell to H2 Batch

The Annual Farewell Dinner of Kelly House, held on 8 April 2026 in honour of the departing H2 batch, was conducted with dignity and distinction. The occasion brought together the Principal, Dr.Syed M. Turab Hussain; the honourable chief guest and Old Boy, Mr. Faheem Ahsan Jamil; members of the College leadership, including Bursar Mr. Khalid M. Noon and Headmistress of Senior School Ms. Amina Kamran; faculty members; and students, marking a formal evening of reflection and celebration. The Housemaster, Mr. Khalid Saifullah, presented a concise overview of the House’s achievements across academic, co-curricular, and sporting spheres, underscoring a sustained commitment to excellence and all-round development.

The prize distribution recognised both individual and team accomplishments, while the Chief Guest’s presence and address lent further distinction to the proceedings. The outgoing H2 batch was formally presented with souvenirs in acknowledgment of their contributions to the life of the House, complemented by students’ reflections that offered a heartfelt tribute to their shared experience. Held in a year marking 140 years of Aitchison College’s distinguished legacy, the evening reaffirmed the institution’s enduring traditions and values.

The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of continuity, as the departing students were encouraged to uphold the legacy of Kelly House and the College with integrity and distinction.

Inter-House Urdu Poetry Recitation

The Aitchison College Bazm E Adab Society conducted the Inter-House Urdu Poetry Recitation Competition for pre-C1s on Monday, 13^th April, 2026. The competition was held right after school in the Auditorium, and was the inaugral Urdu competition in Senior School for the new batch.
Following are the results of the competition:

Position	Name	House
1^st	Ali Ahmed Hussain	Alamgir House
^2nd	Ashbal Tahir Khan	Babur House
3^rd	Wali Muhammad	Goldstein House

Aitchison College Celebrates Outstanding US University Admissions Success (2025 - 26)

Aitchison College proudly marks another exceptional year of US university admissions, reflecting the continued hard work and dedication of the US Admissions Counselling Department.

A total of 114 students (including 20 gap year students) from Aitchison College applied to US universities this year, collectively securing an impressive 300 offers of admission reported to date. Among these, 67 acceptances were to top-ranked institutions, reflecting both the academic caliber of our students and the strength of the guidance provided throughout the application process.

This year’s outcomes are particularly noteworthy for the breadth and prestige of institutions represented. Aitchisonians earned places at some of the world’s most selective universities, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), an acceptance that marks a milestone for the College after nearly a decade, alongside California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Stanford University.

Our students also achieved remarkable success across Ivy League and Ivy-plus institutions, with offers from Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University and other highly selective universities. In addition, a prestigious Johnson Scholarship at Washington and Lee University highlights the caliber of both academic and leadership excellence among our cohort.

The diversity of acceptances spans leading national universities, liberal arts colleges, and specialized institutions. Students secured places at institutions such as Williams College, Harvey Mudd College, Babson College, Johns Hopkins University, Rice University, and Vanderbilt University, reflecting a wide range of academic interests from engineering and sciences to business, economics, and the liberal arts.

Our students also received multiple offers from top public universities, including UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC San Diego, and UNC Chapel Hill, as well as from globally recognized institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University, University of Southern California, New York University (across its global campuses), and UT Austin.

Aitchison College’s boarding community also recorded strong outcomes in this year’s admissions cycle. A total of 17 boarding students applied to universities in the United States, securing 22 offers of admission, including top institutions such as Duke Kunshan University, NYU Shanghai, Bucknell University, and UC San Diego. These results reflect the College’s structured and highly personalized approach to university counseling, where students are supported closely in developing their academic and extracurricular profiles, and in curating balanced and well-considered university lists.

These results underscore the continued success of Aitchison College in preparing students not only for admission to highly selective institutions but also for meaningful academic engagement on a global stage.

Speaking on the outcomes, Ms. Sarah Malik, the Head of the US Admissions Counseling Department, noted: "This year’s results are a testament to the resilience, ambition, and intellectual curiosity of our students. It has been especially rewarding to see them gain recognition from some of the most selective universities in the world."

Aitchison College extends its heartfelt congratulations to all students and their families on these outstanding achievements and looks forward to seeing the Class of 2026 make its mark across campuses in the United States and beyond.