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Junior School, Academic Prize Day, 2026

The Junior School’s Academic Prize Day is a day that celebrates the great achievements of our young Aitchisonians. This year, the Academic Prize Day took place on Saturday, 19th September 2026, and the air was filled with pride, appreciation, and celebration.

The Academic Prize Day honoured learners who showed excellence in both academic work and extra-curricular activities. Subject prizes and special awards were given to Aitchisonians who proved skill and hard work in core subjects such as English, Urdu, Mathematics, and Science, as well as in many co-curricular activities.

The ceremony was filled with excitement and inspiration as parents, teachers, and peers warmly acknowledged the Aitchisonians and celebrated their remarkable achievements. Every prize reflected not only personal success but also the dedication, perseverance, and support that contributed to each achievement.

The celebration ended with a tea reception, where proud parents and children could meet the worthy Principal, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain, the honoured Headmistress, Mrs. Fatima Mubeen; and teachers. It was a fitting and memorable conclusion to a day that focused on recognising excellence and celebrating the achievements of our young Aitchisonians.

K&N's Dinner: An Evening of Fellowship and Engagement

K&N's hosted a memorable dinner that brought together students, faculty members, and distinguished guests in an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie.

The evening provided students with a valuable opportunity to interact with guests and faculty beyond the classroom, exchange ideas, and benefit from engaging conversations and shared experiences. The gathering reflected the College's emphasis on building confidence, fostering meaningful relationships, and encouraging well-rounded personalities.

The event concluded on a warm note, with guests praising such initiatives and thanking the worthy Principal, Dr. S.M Turab Hussain, the Headmistress, Ms Amina Kamran and the rest of the faculty members for a wonderful evening.

Open-House Law Moot 2026: Advancing Advocacy and Courtroom Skills

The Aitchison College Law Society hosted the Open House Law Moot 2026 on 15th September 2026 at the AJ Innovation Centre. The competition brought together over 70 students, who competed as prosecution and defence teams in a simulated murder trial based on English law.

Students presented their cases, examined and cross-examined witnesses, and argued their positions before the judging panel, gaining practical experience of courtroom proceedings.

Judges: Mir-Ali Awais, Muhammad Ashnab Farid, Mustafa Imran and Shahraiz Chaudhry

Best Speaker:	Jalal Haider Cheema (H2)
Best Defence Counsel:	Sultan Ali Chatha (H1)
Best Prosecutor:	Mohammed Mubbasher (C2)

The event provided students with an opportunity to develop their advocacy, legal reasoning and courtroom skills through practical competition.

Echoes of Urdu: Senior School Inter-House Poetry Recitation Competition

The Aitchison College Bazm-e-Adab Society held the Inter-House Urdu Poetry Recitation Competition on Monday, September 14, 2026. Held immediately after school in the AJ Innovation Centre, it marked the inaugural Urdu competition in Senior School for the 2026–2027 Academic Year.

Mr. Umer Nizami, Mr. Saleem Akhtar, and Ms. Mussarat Tahira Alvi judged the Junior Category, while Mr. Ali Jamal, Ms. Meeras Qaiser, and Ms. Rubab Baqir, HOD Urdu Department, judged the Senior Category.

The final results of the competition are as follows:

Junior Category:

Position	Name	House
1^st	Awais Zia	LJ House
2^nd	Wali Muhammad	Goldstein House
3^rd	Shahzain Tanveer Cheema	Hali House

Senior Category:

Position	Name	House
1^st	Murad Baig	Jubilee House
2^nd	Tabish Zafar	Sikander House
3^rd	Muhammad Ibrahim Aijaz	Centenary House

Building Leaders Through Democracy: Senior School Student Council Elections, 2026

Democracy prevailed across the Senior School as House Elections took place on 15th September 2026 during the morning House Assemblies. In the presence of Housemasters and Assistant Housemasters, students from all seventeen Senior School Houses exercised their right to vote to elect their respective Student Councils. The newly elected representatives from C1, C2, and H1 were formally recognised during the School Assembly on 16th September 2026, where the Heads of Year presented them with their badges. The Assembly also celebrated student achievements in recent Inter-House and Open-House Co-curricular events, acknowledging their dedication and talent across a broad range of competitions.

Proceedings concluded with remarks from the Headmistress of Senior School, Ms. Amina Kamran, who congratulated the boys on their achievements and praised their ongoing contributions to the academic, sporting, and co-curricular excellence of the College.

The occasion reflected Senior School’s enduring commitment to developing responsible, confident, and engaged young leaders while fostering a vibrant culture of participation, achievement, and service.

From Aitchison to the World: Navigating Global University Admissions

On Saturday, 12th September, H1 parents were welcomed to the Old Building for a University Admissions Information Session designed to provide students' families with an overview of the university planning process and guidance on how best to support their sons as they begin their A Levels.

Dr Naila Burney Chughtai, Head of All International and National Admissions (except US), opened the session with a presentation on university admissions across local and international destinations. Sharing recent university outcomes, she highlighted the range of pathways available to Aitchison students and emphasised the importance of keeping an open mind and considering multiple options when planning for university.

Ms Sarah Malik, Head of US Admissions, followed with a presentation focusing specifically on the US university admissions process. She addressed some of the questions most frequently raised by parents, including scholarships and financial aid, developing a balanced college list, identifying universities that offer the right academic, financial, and personal fit, and managing expectations within an increasingly competitive US admissions landscape.

A central message throughout both presentations was the importance of academic performance during the "A Level" years. Parents were reminded that while extracurricular activities, leadership, service, and other interests can add important dimensions to a student's profile, they should complement rather than come at the expense of academics. Students were encouraged to pursue meaningful involvement while maintaining a healthy and purposeful balance.

The presentations also reinforced the value of starting the university planning process early. By engaging with the counselling team during H1, students and families have time to explore different options, understand requirements, identify areas for development, and make informed decisions rather than approaching university applications as a last-minute exercise.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, allowing parents to raise questions directly with the counselling team. Parents were then invited to continue conversations informally over tea, bringing an informative and engaging morning to a close.

Creating, Exploring and Innovating: Upper Primary Clubs and Activities 2026-2027

On Friday, 11th September 2026, curiosity, creativity, and innovation took centre stage across Upper Primary as the first Mandatory Clubs and Activities session of the 2026–2027 academic year began with great energy and enthusiasm. Learners engaged in hands-on experiences that promoted creativity, environmental awareness, collaboration, and critical thinking.

In K4, learners participated in “Box to Brilliance,” under the motto, “Turn the Ordinary into Extraordinary.” As young eco-designers, they upcycled everyday household waste into creative gift boxes and treasure chests, developing fine motor, design, and presentation skills. Each learner proudly took home their handcrafted creation, along with a Creator Tag and an Eco-Pledge.

K5 learners explored “The Story Forge,” working collaboratively as young authors and writers. They created original characters, developed storylines, illustrated pages, and produced handmade storybooks. The activity enhanced their creative writing, visual design, narrative planning, and teamwork skills.

In K6, learners became investigative cryptographers in “Eco-Code Breakers,” creating substitution cipher wheels to encode and decode secret messages. By incorporating eco-friendly ideas into their messages, they combined critical thinking and problem-solving with environmental awareness in an engaging and interactive way.

Forging Leaders in the Hills: Aitchison College Leadership Camp at Mangal

Aitchison College’s Student Leadership Body participated in a four-day Leadership Camp at Mangal, Abbottabad, from September 3^rd to 6^th, 2026, organised by the Adventure Foundation Pakistan. The camp brought together College and School Prefects, Sports Captains and Vice-Captains, Members of the Academic Councils, General Secretaries, and Presidents. They were accompanied by Mr. Khalid Saifullah, Mr. Iqbal Haider, Mr. Muhammad Tariq, and Mr. Waqas Younas, who served as supervising faculty and camp counsellors.

Day 1: The day began with the journey to Mangal, followed by an orientation session, a tent-pitching demonstration, and a map-reading activity. The evening concluded with dinner, stargazing, and a seminar on environmental issues and conservation.

Day 2: The day featured a trek along the Pipeline Track from Donga Gali to Ayubia, including a briefing on trekking guidelines and environmental ethics, followed by a discussion on national parks and human impact on the environment.

Day 3: The day centred on the Mushkpuri Trek, where students reached the summit, participated in local sightseeing, and attended a session on the region’s biodiversity and ecosystems. Students also undertook a community service initiative, conducting a clean-up drive at the summit to collect litter and preserve the natural surroundings.

Day 4: The day concluded with practical training in knot-tying and field improvisation skills, a final debriefing, certificate distribution, and a group photograph before the delegation departed for Lahore. Ms. Amina Kamran, Headmistress of Senior School, and Ms. Tosheeba Sarwar, US Admissions Counsellor, attended the closing ceremony.

Through these shared challenges and outdoor activities, the camp fostered teamwork, resilience, personal responsibility, and effective communication, while strengthening bonds across the college's leadership body.

National Champions, Runners-Up and Spirit Award: A Triple Triumph for Prep School Robotics Team

National Champions, Second Place and Team Spirit Award mark an Outstanding Showcase of Innovation for Prep School Robotics Team. They have achieved remarkable success at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), with our students demonstrating exceptional innovation, problem-solving and teamwork across the competition.

The team, comprising Muhammad Hamza Farid, Omair Bilal and Rayyan Ali Farhan, emerged as National Champions in the Future Innovators Category, securing the opportunity to represent Pakistan at the WRO International Final in Puerto Rico in December 2026. The international final will bring together thousands of young robotics enthusiasts from close to 100 countries, making this a remarkable achievement for Aitchison College, Prep School.

Adding to the success, a second Prep School team, comprising Afraaz Rauf, Syed Kumail Haider and Zain Bilal Mahmood, secured second place in the Future Innovators Category. Their achievement reflects the high standard of innovation, problem-solving and collaboration demonstrated by Aitchison students.

The College's success was further celebrated as the team of Muhammad Hassan Bhalli, Momin Arsalan and Muhammad Hussain Bhalli received the Team Spirit Award, recognizing their exemplary teamwork, sportsmanship and positive spirit throughout the competition.

Aitchison College congratulates all three teams on their remarkable accomplishments and wishes the national champions every success as they prepare to represent Pakistan on the international stage in Puerto Rico.

Residential Life Forum Expert Sessions, Practical Insights & Future Horizons

Day two of the Inaugural Aitchison Residential Life Forum featured an impressive lineup of strategic sessions, real-world case studies, and practical roadmaps. The agenda opened with Psychological Wellbeing in Residential Life, presented by Mariam Raza Zaidi (Consultant Psychotherapist), Anam Amama (Head Psychologist, Aitchison College), and Mrs. Nabila Raheem (Senior Psychologist, CCH). Academic integration was highlighted by Dr. Mehwish Raza (Associate Professor of Education, FCCU) in Academic Engagement, while Dr. Bilal Ahsan Malik (Associate Dean, OSA LUMS) shared core administrative perspectives in Professional Practice in Residential Life.

Examining relational dynamics, Ali Nomani (Former High School Principal, Massachusetts) presented Belonging in Practice: How Everyday Relationships Build Residential Community. Strategic leadership was addressed by Brig. Mujahid Alam (Former Principal, Lawrence College) on New Challenges and Goals for Residential Life, alongside Brig. Nasir Saeed Khattak (Principal, CCH) speaking on Intellectual, Ethical and Moral Development.

Grounding theory in live experience, HOD English Samara Salahuddin facilitated a Phenomenological Case Study with briefings from HMJS, HMPS, and HMSS, featuring reflections from Old Boys Danial Khichi and Sadiq Karim Soofi (Batch of 2020). Closing the landmark forum, Zain Khan (Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Centre) outlined Next Steps Ahead: Formation of a National Network, establishing the blueprint for lasting impact across residential education in Pakistan.

Residential Life Forum A Network Takes Shape

The Inaugural Aitchison Residential Life Forum brought together principals, senior leaders, and residential life practitioners from 21 boarding schools from across Pakistan for two days of dialogue, learning, connection, and shared purpose.

As the Forum drew to a close, participants came together for a moment that captured what these two days had made possible: the beginning of a national conversation — and the foundations of a national network for residential life.

With many participating schools committing to take this vision forward, the Forum closes not as an ending, but as the first chapter of something much bigger.

Together, we begin building a stronger, more connected future for residential life in Pakistan.

Residential Life Forum Keynote Address, Panel Discussion & Campus Heritage Tour

Pioneering a transformative vision for boarding education, the Inaugural Aitchison Residential Life Forum opened with inspiring discourse and historic elegance. The keynote session, Setting the Tone: The Need for Establishing a National Network for Residential Life, delivered virtually by David Walker (Executive Director, Boarding & Education and Director, BSA/TIOB, former Deputy Head and Housemaster of Wellington College), established a compelling vision for cross-institutional collaboration across boarding schools.

Following the keynote, Dr. S. M. Turab Hussain, Principal of Aitchison College, moderated a distinguished panel titled Home Away From Home: Building Belonging in Residential Life, featuring insights from Adnan Zahid (Dean OSA, LUMS), Brig. Nasir Saeed Khattak (Principal, CCH), and Rabia Rehan (Headmistress, Beaconhouse Newlands Multan). To anchor the day in tradition, delegates embarked on a curated campus tour hosted by the Aitchison Archives Department, celebrating the institution’s rich architectural and educational legacy.