HABIB PUBLIC SCHOOL

Habib Public School Issue # 1

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2013

Dear Reader, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey With this objective in mind HPS continually provides students learning opportunities in as many domains as possible. It is true that students learn lessons inside the classrooms however, they learn about life in many other ways. A diverse student body, the varied in-house facilities and a range of co-curricular activities contribute to making this possible. Last year our students participated in within-school and interschool competitions and events. We have compiled a synopsis of these activities in this newsletter to give you an overall view of our vigorous year. Considering the size of the school and its number of students, there were more activities than we were able to accommodate here. For this reason the admin. has picked the most rewarding events to publish. Happy Reading, Zehra Gheewala

Election Day Each year HPHS selects 1 college Captain and 2 Deputy Captains from among the students. To select these three students, elections were held on 31st August, 2012. Students choose their representatives by casting their votes. The result was announced on 3rd September, 2012. Habibian Asad Abbas of XII (science) was elected College Captain. Habibian Faraz Latif XI (science) and Habibian Mohsin Aslam of XI (commerce) was elected deputy captain of HSSC section. The

function of these representatives is to guide their peers. These Captains help the students resolve their academic problems and also help to forward the demands of the students’ body to the school management.

Field Trip To gain practical experience and to enhance observational skills, every year HPHS schedules a field trip for its students. This year on 4th October students visited Frere Hall. During their visit the students observed the 200 year old building of the

British regime, its hall and the Sadequain Art gallery. They saw the famous mural of Sadequain, his art work on the ceiling of the hall and so many calligraphic and painting pieces. According to the response and discussion with the students they really enjoyed the visit as they had a chance to view the work of one of Pakistan’s most renowned artist and to appreciate the

beautiful architecture of the Frere Hall.

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Death Anniversary of Quaid-e -Azam M.A. Jinnah The father of our nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was officially remembered on 11th September, 2012. Four students acting as Quaid-e-Azam, Quaid-e-Millat Liaquat Ali Khan and two old pilot guards visited the morning assembly while a Habibian received them as a host being the parade commander. Impersonated as Quaid e Azam Habibian Nasar delivered a speech which was an extract of Quaid’s aforesaid on education.

The following habibians acted in this skit: Nasar as Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Zia Askari as Quaid e Millat Liaquat Ali Khan, Shakaib Ahmed and Saad bin Tariq as old pilot guard and Mehdi Naqvi as Parade Commander

The speech was delivered to sound very much like Jinnah himself. It was a pre-sentation which was appreciated by the students and teachers alike as it brought back the memory of the essence of our great leader’s message.

Field Visit ‘I hear and I forget, I see and I remember. I do and I understand.’ Field trips are arranged to enrich the curriculum and provide an opportunity for learning by experience. A field trip was scheduled for class VI on 27th October, 2012 at the National Museum of Pakistan. A total of 150 students along with 10 teachers visited the Museum. The authorities assigned a representative for the students to give them a background regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, Gandhara Art, antique Quran manuscripts, The History of Pakistan and its culture and the remarkable works of Muslim Scientists.

Pakistan Studies Quiz & National Song Competition The Forth Inter-house Pakistan Studies Quiz & National Song Competition was held on 22nd November, 2012 in the school gymnasium. The prime objective of organizing this program was to enlighten the students about the history, culture and values of our country and to promote a sense of pride in our youth. Eight leading institutions participated in the competition. Ex-Habibian Mr. Hassan Sardar, former captain of Pakistan Hockey team was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Husn-e-Qirat –o- Naat This inter-house competition was held on 30th August, 2012 at the school Gymnasium.

WWF Nature Carnival Students created a life size model on the topic “Reducing Water, Energy and Carbon Footprints” for the WWF Nature Carnival sponsored by TOYOTA Indus Motors. They focused on what improvement Pakistan

and the world has made in this field. They also displayed measures which could be practiced to ensure a better future. Some green inventions were also highlighted. Finally the project was displayed by the students at Pakistan Air Force Museum on the 3rd of February 2013.

PAK-TURK Inter School Math Olympiad An Inter school Math Olympiad Competition organized by PAK-TURK International School was held on 27th January, 2013. Students from all across the city participated in the competition. A total of 40 Habibians from class V - VIII took part in the competition. Abdullah Idrees of class VIII stood at 1st position out of 216 students from all over the city and received a gold medal and prize money of Rs 15,000/-. Farukh Aijaz and M.Hafizullah of class VII secured a place at 5th position where both received a cash price of Rs 2000.

The Duke of Edinburgh Program The KPT Fire Brigade Unit official was called for a demo of Fire Fighting Training. This fascinating presentation created a lot of interest among the students of class X.

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K.G.S Science Olympiad Providing a platform for ingenious students a science Olympiad was held on 28th Feb, 2013 at Karachi Grammar School. The Olympiad is an initiative where enquiring minds studying science can compete in an atmosphere where their technical and creative acumen is fostered. Many prominent Cambridge schools and colleges including The Lyceum, The City School, Mama Parsi and River Oaks Academy participated. The Olympiad consisted of three main events:

The Forensics: This event consisted of 3 students; the group of students by team work had to solve a mysterious murder. The Building Project: This event consisted of 3 players; the group of students had to build a trebuchet and a paper bridge. The bridge which could bear the most weight would win. The Quiz: This event consisted of 3 players who by teamwork will respond to the questions. The team with the most correct answer wins. Habib Public School took fourth position in The Building Project and The Quiz event. Overall, Habib Public School took third position among 20 renowned schools.

Ghulaman-e-Abbas Islamic Quiz An Islamic Quiz Contest on The life of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W.) was held in Ghulaman-e-Abbas School on 10th February 2013. Habibian Mehdi Naqvi and Habibian Mohsin Mustafa of class X participated and got 2nd position among 8 other leading institutes who also participated in the contest.

The Annual Inter School English Debate

It was held on 18th Oct, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel, Karachi. It was organized by the Rotary Club of Karachi Metropolitan. Habibian Ateeq Pasha acquired 2nd Position

Bain-ul-Madaras Urdu Elocution Contest Habib Public School organizes and takes pride in several Urdu elocution contests. Bain ul Madaras Fehmi Urdu Elocution Contest is one which has been organized since the past 5 years.

The contest was held on 7th Nov, 2012 where Karachi’s 11 most renowned schools participated.

HPS also participated in the following Inter School Events Ubharty Sitaray by “The Citizens Foundation”.

-Dawn Spelling Bee Competition held on 29th Sep, 2012. -Quiz Competition of World Space Week – 2012 on 4th Oct, 2012 at SUPARCO HQs. Final Quiz Competition was held on 6th Oct,

2012 at PAF Museum.

- Habibians participated in the Inter School Bilingual Declamation Contest 2012 which was held on 19th Oct, 2012 at Shahwilayat Public School. Habibian Hussain Ahmed of Class VIII got the consolation prize.

- English Declamation Contest which on 22nd Oct, 2012 at Cadet College Petaro. - Cassini Scientist for a Day International 2012 Essay Competition (NASA). Contest Entry Form has been submitted at SUPARCO on 24th Oct, 2012. - Inter School Declamation Contest which was held on 1st Nov, 2012 organized by DA SKBZ College, Karachi. - Inter School Bi-lingual Elocution Contest on 7th Nov, 2012 at Dawood Public School. Habibian Raeed Waseem got 2nd position in English. - Science Exhibition organized by Fatimah School on 13th Nov, 2012. Habibians participated in IT & Communication and scored1st position in both categories. - SPELLATHON by WWF-Pakistan in January 2013. - Inter School Bilingual Declamation Contest at Reflections School on 30th Jan, 2013. Habibian Ali Raza got 3rd Position. - Inter School Elocution Contest at PECHS Girls' School on 31st Jan, 2013. - Inter School Declamation Contest on 9th

Feb, 2013 at Defence Library, by Korangi Academy. Habibians Areeb Zafar and Raeed Waseem received1st & 2nd Prizes and received Championship Trophy. - TALENT EXTRAVAGANZA organized by Senior Section on Saturday, 23rd Feb, 2013 in the School Gymnasium at 4.00 p.m. -Inter School Bilingual Declamation Contest 2013 on 26th Feb, 2013 organized by Aga

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Khan Higher Secondary School. Habibian Areeb Zafar got 1st position in English. - Inter School Bilingual Declamation Contest organized by Generations School on 26th Mar, 2013. - Habibians participated in the Children's Museum for Peace and Human Rights (CMPHR) programe in Thematic Activism, on the issue of Say "No" to Violence and "Yes" to Peaceful Conflict Resolution in April 2013.

3rd Math Smart Contest In Feb, 2013 Habib Public School participated in the 3rd Math Smart Contest held at The Reflection School. On the basis of their remarkable performance in the examination and confidence, Habibians M. Aliyaan Khan and Saad Amir of class VI were chosen as a team to participate in the contest. The teams were split up and students of different schools were paired with each other. Our Habibians participated without losing their confidence and as a result ended up as Runner-ups of the Contest

The Annual Inter School English Debate

It was held on 18th Oct, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel, Karachi. It was organized by the Rotary Club of Karachi Metropolitan. Habibian Ateeq Pasha acquired 2nd Position.

Confluence 2012, World Peace & Unity Festival, Lucknow India. Eight Habibians from classes 9 and 10 travelled to India with 2 teachers to represent Pakistan. The conference was from 8th - 11th Nov, 2012 at City Montessori School. Habibians participated in different events and brought home the 2nd Prize in the Art Competition.

Academic Achievements

Cambridge Results S# Students' Name No. Of As

1 M. Afraz Rasheed 13

2 Daniyal Ali 8

3 Mansoor Aamir 7

4 Ismail Al Qamari 7

5 S. Umer Hasan 7

6 Murtaza Jafrani 6

7 Haider Raza 6

8 M. Waqar Ali 6

9 Hamza Abbas 6

10 Saud Hussain 6

11 Sabih Shahid 6

12 Ahmed Hasan 6

13 Hassan Umer 6

14 Ibrahim Chippa 6

15 Ali Zafar Haider 5

16 Ali Hakam 5

17 Farhan Saeed 5

18 Faizan Khan 5

19 Saad Salim Siddiqui 5

20 Muhammad Waleed 5

21 Saad Muhammad 5

22 Syed Ali Abbas 5

23 Murtaza Hussain 5

24 Altamash 5

Student Count 59 A*% 11 A% 38 B% 33 C% 13 D% 14 E% 1 U% - PASS% 100

Aga Khan Board SSC Results

Student Count 83 A+% 13.2 A% 25.3 B% 42.2 C% 19.3 D% - E% - F% - PASS% 100

College Results

Student Count 33 A+% 3.03 A% 21.21 B% 30.30 C% 36.36 D% 6.06 E% - F% - PASS% 100

A+ 0 0% A 6 54.5% B 4 36.4% C 1 9.1% D 0 0% Total 11 100%

S# Students' Name Grade

1 Abbas Ali A1

2 Usman Omer A1

3 Abbas Mustafa A1

4 Mohsin Ahmed A1

5 Ijlal Amjad A1

6 S.Shuja Abbas A1

7 Hamza Sohail A1

8 M.Wahaj A1

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Visit to HGS Project Day

On 3rd November, 2012 the Science students of HPHS visited HGS on their project day. The students took great interest in all projects. They questioned and commented upon almost each and every model regarding its importance, implementation and utilization of it in our daily life. It was a very good opportunity for the students to explore new ideas and exchange their views with their peers.

Convocation

All Habibians of the Batch 2011-2012 gathered on a pleasant evening to receive their Graduation Certificates with bright and cheerful faces along with their proud parents.

The students received their certificates from honorable guest Dr. Nehal who is a researcher and PhD. in Chemistry and an ex-Habibian.

Students’ Week

As HPS has a great history of achievements in games on local and international level and produced world class players in different fields, it always encourages the Habibians to participate in games. Last year from 23rd to 25th October, 2012, HPHS celebrated its students’ week in which all four houses participated in different competitions.

They enjoyed not only the company of their friends but there were also matches played with the staff members versus winning teams of students for every competition.

Guest Speaker

In the first week of Nov, 2012, a team of doctors from Aga Khan University Hospital visited HPHS and gave a briefing to the students regarding unhealthy habits and emphasized on danger of smoking. The session was very interactive as student asked many questions after the presentation. Dr. Javaid, who is the Head of Chest Diseases in Aga Khan University Hospital answers to the students in a question-answer session.

Career Counseling Session

On 13th November, 2012, a workshop held in collaboration with an NGO INJAZ which is functioning under Aman Tech. Foundation.

The purpose of the workshop was to make students have a clear perspective and idea regarding their abilities, competency, area of interest and future plans of their professional goals. The session was very interactive and informative for the students.

Orientation session of Habib University

HPHS always tries to help its students to have a clear vision of their future planning and for this purpose the school allows different institutions to hold sessions in the premises of this institution. On 23rd of November, 2012 a group of representatives from Habib University visited HPHS to introduce their university and faculty. The session gave students an opportunity to plan their further studies and know of the opportunity they can avail of after getting admission in this world class institution with a qualified foreign faculty.

Annual Picnic

HPHS arranged an annual picnic for its students on 9th March, 2012. This time they visited a farm house near Karachi.

Students had great fun during the day by playing different games, swimming and eating. The 9th of March, 2012 will always be remembered as an enjoyable day by the students.

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Talent Show Class III students acted out a story titled The Lion and the Jackal. This play was an adaptation from Aesop’s fables. It concluded with the moral that not just a strong body but a little bit of wisdom can pull you out of trouble.

Every child of class III was involved in the production and presentation of this play.

The students of class II performed three items to ensure that every child has a chance to enjoy the lime light for a few minutes.

The first was an Urdu drama “ Kya tum insan ho? “ this was an entertaining story which ponders over the idea of what is meant by the term ‘Insan’. This high level concept was dealt with in a manner that reached its young audience effectively. Another group of students performed an

Urdu tableau titled “Occupations”

The final piece was a Hammd which the students did with reverence and respect. Our youngest batch of students also performed three short items.

To promote love and tolerance in this troubled world the students of class I-K and I-M acted out the popular Michael Jackson song “Heal the Word”

Classes I-L and I-P presented some fun rhymes through the song “Down by the Bay”.

An inspiring and patriotic song ‘aey Jawan” was acted out by classes I-N and I- O

Field Trip On the 3rd of March 2013, all the students of Class III went for a field trip. The children were bused to a flower show at the Clifton beach park. The trip was related to their science topic Rocks and Soil. The students were fascinated with the variety of unusual flowers and beautiful landscaping. They also observed and identified the types of rocks and how they were used in different flower and garden arrangements.

All the students of class 2 went to see the flower exhibition on 3rd March 2013. This visit was in connection with our topic ‘Plant Around us”. There students found different flowers and their names. They went on a scavenger hunt and gathered lots of information which had to be compiled on a prepared worksheet. This made their visit more interesting and helped them connect their classroom learning to real life.

Class 1 students learnt about the four seasons and were taken to enjoy the colours of spring in Karachi. At the flower show they watched a demonstrating of how a seed is sown. They also saw a variety of vegetable plants and were told about them. Finally they were taken around to see the beautiful sand sculpture display.

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