Sports & Co-Curricular Activities

Aitchison opens its first new Senior boarding house since 1890

An appreciative audience witnessed the opening of K&N's Boarding House, presided over by the Governor of the Punjab and President of the Board of Governors, Mr. Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman. Both His Excellency and the Principal paid tribute to old boy donor, Mr. Adil K. Sattar and welcomed his parents in whose names the house is dedicated. Blending the old dispensary (1889) as a transformed dining hall with the benefits of modern residential living, more boys from all over Pakistan can now benefit from an Aitchison education.

K&N's House

Leadership Camp for Prefects and Sports Captains 2022

The Leadership Camp for Prefects, Sports Captains, and Academic Council Members for the year 2022–23 was held from August 14^th–16^th, 2022. The camp began with an impressive flag hoisting ceremony on the morning of August 14^th to mark the 75^th Independence Day of Pakistan.

1^st Day

Following the Independence Day Ceremony, the participants of the camp attended motivational sessions with the Headmistress of Senior School and the Deputy Headmaster. Ms. Amina Kamran talked about leadership qualities and elucidated the future roles and responsibilities of the participants in the coming year. Dr. Muhammad Kamran spoke in the context of the importance of values and ethics for effective leadership. The candid session with the College alumni in the evening was inspirational, and a wonderful learning experience as some of the finest Aitchisonians shared their personal experiences to answer various questions asked by the attendees. The invited alumni included; Mr. Abeer Mustafa (HB 2011), Mr. Sadiq Karim Soofi (HB 2019), Mr. Danial Khichi (DHB 2019), and Mr. Shahmir Aziz (DHB 2020). The distinguished old boys stressed the need to learn to work as part of a cohesive unit and develop strong moral character.

2^nd Day

Mr. Zubair Ata, House-Master Godley and Head of Discipline, spoke on what it means to be a gentleman and emphasised the need to build strong personal values, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. In her session, Ms. Tosheeba Sarwar, a visiting faculty member and motivational speaker, sketched out the significance of humility and gratitude in shaping a leader's character.

3^rd Day

The participants were divided into groups and were asked to make presentations on topics such as gratitude, teamwork, honesty, and integrity. After the presentations, the Year Heads gave short speeches on the value of being a positive role model. For three days, the entire Prefect Body, Sports Captains, and the Academic Council were given a unique experience of living in the College Boarding Houses. Besides the formal sessions, there was an ample supply of opportunities to cherish their time with each other while indulging in activities like Futsal Competition, Tug of War, swimming, and a special visit to the Archive Centre.

The camp was officially concluded with an evening Tea Party attended by parents and faculty members. The Principal, Mr. Michael Thomson, congratulated the participants for their respective new roles and responsibilities for the next academic year. He emphasised the importance of service and humility for the Aitchisonians in general and those in positions of leadership in particular.

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Aitchison Issues Participation Certificates for Summer Sports Camp

Summer Sports Camp

Aitchison Summer Sporting Camps 2022 - A Great Success

Aitchison Summer Sporting Camps 2022
A Great Success

Cricket

Football

Hockey

Swimming

Tennis

Riding

Basketball

Soccerdrill

Juniors Enjoy Valuable Time Together As We Farewell K6

All Junior classes were involved in a valuable last three days of education in the 2021-22 year. It sent a powerful message about the importance of school and being at Aitchison. Not only did this reinforce a sense of community, it now sends every by off to the long break with a feeling of success.

Farewell K6

Pakistan National Hockey Team at Aitchison

National Hockey Team

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Monnoo Boarding House

Monnoo Boarding House

Pakistan Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony

Flag Hoisting Ceremony

136th FOUNDERS' DAY 2022

136^th FOUNDERS' DAY 2022

It is always the best of times when Aitchison assembles boys and old boys at Founders' Day events. In the bright sunshine, among the natural wonder of our grounds, we enjoyed a rousing sports day that finished with an afternoon tea in the Principal's garden. The evening before, a large gathering thoroughly enjoyed the Chief Justice's address to our leavers. Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial left everyone with a positive and enlightened feeling. He was joined in the audience by a group of his old Kellyites, among them Shaukat Ellahi Sheikh who was a joint recipient of the Rivaz medal with his honour in 1975. Both ventured to Columbia university after school, as the first Aitchisonians to do so, under the advice and support of principal Choudrhy Ghulum Rasul who was fondly remembered. The theme of the Chief Justice's message was 'gratitude'. The active enjoyment of the boys left our Chief Guest convinced that the spirit of the College was intact. We were greatly honoured by his presence.

There are few, if any, schools that can boast a sitting Prime Minister, Chief Justice, four Supreme Court Justices, Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Chief Secretary of Punjab, Governor of the State Bank, and Chairman of the PCB. The impacts of character and resolve in an Aitchison education stand proudly in evidence with such lofty national figures. The Chief Justice stressed that grades alone are inadequate and that character and compassion lay behind the works of great men.

Our Sports Day Chief Guest was top ranked Pakistan and International tennis player Aisam- ul- Haq Qureshi. He enjoyed the athletics and tent-pegging, and the rousing atmosphere engulfing the presentation of trophies. Godley House won the triple prize of Cock House, best in academics and co-curricular. All boys participated with enormous enthusiasm.

A selection of photographs tells a story.