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The City School was once the dream of pioneering educationist Dr. Farzana which turned into reality in 1978 with the setting up of the first campus in bustling Karachi. With time, it gradually established itself as one of the most prestigious and internationally-acclaimed chain of private schools. And today, it stands out as an institution in which there is absolutely no compromise on quality education and premium services . Monumental projects don't just develop overnight. Indeed, a lot of hardwork, commitment and contribution go into moulding an organisation the way in which it was originally envisioned. The City School has a network of 180+ schools in 45 cities across Pakistan. Our best practice made waves around the world and soon we set foot overseas, with the first international campus opening in Dhaka (year 2003) followed by further ventures in Dubai, Jeddah and Kuala Lumpur in short successions. The cornerstone of this growth is embedded in the aspirations of our visionary Chairperson and Managing Director, Dr. Farzana. In recognition of her services to the noble cause of education, the University of Staffordshire in the United Kingdom conferred upon her an honourary doctorate. The citation stated: “Increasing educational attainment is a current preoccupation in most countries across the world. But turning aspiration into achievement is a massive task. It requires good ideas, a passion for improvement and a vision which draws in the efforts of others. These are qualities which Dr. Farzana has displayed in abundance in developing The City School organisation in Pakistan�. As we embark upon our 35th anniversary coming down a long road of memories and achievements, we take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to all City School members without whose concerted efforts we would not be where we are today. Having said so, we pledge to continue the mission and objectives with further zeal.
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The highest result of education is tolerance
Helen Keller
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02 Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
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By seeking and blundering we learn
Goethe
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03 Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
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By all means let's be open-minded, but not so open-minded that our brains drop out
Richard Dawkins www.thecityschool.edu.pk
Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
10 ways to start afresh this year breaking up a habit will only take you half way. From there, you have to try to build a new habit, but the good thing now is that you can consciously choose this one.
Maliha Intikhab Senior II-T, Gulshan Girls
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New Year's Eve is all about looking back at your past and most importantly looking forward to your future. A new year always brings along a ray of sunshine and hope which makes us believe that no matter how amazing or terrible the past year was, this one will be much better! New Year is the time for new beginnings, so here is a list of 10 resolutions which will hopefully mark 2013 as the best year you have had! 1. Break a bad habit and make a good one You don't have to start with a huge transition. Take baby steps, choose a bad habit of yours and slowly try to get rid of it. We humans are living huge moments of our lives on auto pilot so
2. Organise yourself! Sort out all the mess in your room! Take some time to organise your closet, work area, or your drawers and you'll notice that you will instantly feel relaxed. No matter how much you hate cleaning up, organising your things will always prove to be beneficial for you because this time you won't have to sift through the pile of paper clutter in your drawer to find that English essay. 3. Do something different Do something that is completely out of character for you, not only would that really expand your horizons but you will also make lifelong memories. It could be something as easy as making friends with new people or something as crazy as sky-diving or bungee jumping. Spend some time outside your comfort zone. Always remember, we only get to live once so better make the best of it!
4. Stop trying to be perfect! Perfection is actually a mind trap. Perfection means that you have reached the end of your journey which, in a human's case, is only possible when one is dead. Try to be better instead, because “better” will always leave room for improvement. And, perfection is really about embracing your imperfections, not hiding them. If everyone becomes “perfect”, then there will be no uniqueness, no individuality since our flaws are actually what make us one in a million. 5. Lighten Up I know all those exams are right around the corner, but trust me stressing out will get you nowhere. Instead, take a deep breath and calm down. Don't pile your work up; give yourself a little break every now and then to just relax. You can be your worst enemy if you put pressure on yourself, so why even do such a thing in the first place? 6. Stop being a quitter Failure is not losing at something; it is giving up on something. Quitting something is not called starting over; it is called
What if UFOs really exist?
Sumayyah Naseem Senior-I-T, Satellite Town
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UFOs… umm, huge flying saucers full of the strangest of aliens, some with arms as long as buses, eyes as big as footballs, waiting to swallow up on unexpected victims from the ground and do a whole series of disturbing or unpleasant things to them. Loads of people say that they're real, but are they? Well, I'm not here to blab on about boring, old facts; I'm here to tell you the truth, and this is it! According to some amazingly clever but a slightly boring group of scientists (who probably know way more things than
the average dad), and some very interesting sci-fi movies, UFOs are meant to 'swallow' people up! Altogether, there are approximately 17,694 UFO sightings per year (most of these have happened to average sized families) so if you're good at math (I'm not!), you'll be able to work out that (supposing that these sightings started in the 19th century) if UFO's do swallow people up, there should be 35,388,000 people floating about in space right now! And if they started before the nineteenth century, the whole human race should have been extinct, animals should have taken over the Earth, then they should have died and THE-WORLD-SHOULDHAVE-ENDED!*breathing heavily*. Humph… Well, I suppose I'll have to cover some facts now. So, here goes! Over the past years men, women and children have said to have seen 'unidentified flying objects'; some have even
recalled meeting strange beings from other worlds (that would be so awesome!), but has anybody got any proof? “The object could have been a comet”, many (boring) scientists say. Are they right, or are they just trying to hide a gruesome truth? *raising an eyebrow* Once in the early 20th century, there was an unexpected rise in the number of deaths and disappearances in the American province of
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leaving something unfinished. We have to learn to take responsibilities. Do not give up, keep fighting for your dreams. Then, even if you do not achieve your goal, there would still be the satisfaction that you tried your best! “If life gets you down, get right back up”. 7. Spend less time online No, I am not trying to be preachy here, but we spend way too much time improving our cyber social life than we spend on our real one. Instead of writing on someone's wall, how about actually hanging out with them? I'm not advising you to leave social media but just make sure you have a real social life too!
9. Set a list of goals Where would you like to see yourself in a year? Make a list of goals you want to achieve this year, and put it up somewhere you can see it every day. Statistics show that if you set goals for yourself, it makes it a lot more likely for you to achieve them. 10. Try to become a nicer person You do not have to start big; just complimenting your friend is good enough. Volunteer at your local hospital or at a retirement home. I can guarantee that it will be the best feeling in the world to know that you were the reason behind someone's smile. And talking about smiling, do keep one on yourself too, it's charity!
8. Boost up your health routine By this, I do not mean running on a treadmill until you run out of breath. It is to slowly try and make your lives healthier. Instead of that pizza, how about have an apple for lunch? How about walking home rather than waiting for your driver to come pick you up? It is always these little things that make the biggest differences!
Kansas, the number one hot spot for sightseeing UFO's.
WE'LL-BE-THE-RULERSOF -THE-UNIVERSE!!! *laughing horrifyingly*. So, as you can see, because of the two types of aliens listed above, there is a very big risk if UFOs do exist. The world could end, or expand. Well, I don't know about you but I'd rather live for a little bit longer than go looking for aliens that might end the world as we know it. So maybe the mystery of UFOs is best left unsolved… for now.
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life
The Citizen
Opinion
Eleanor Roosevelt
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05 Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
The worst fashion trends of all time
Aiman Masood A-1, C-III, Gulshan A levels
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What exactly is 'fashion'? A popular trend, style, manner or a vogue according to masses but I've a slightly different meaning for it. For me, fashion helps you express yourself and therefore it should always be based on what you find interesting - and no one else! Fashion is an expression of one's inner self, how one would like to carry him/her self and not a reflection of everyone's expectation of what should be expressed. Fashion doesn't mean to adopt something according to your comfort level but it's something that is popular or being hyped upon. In today's world, every individual is in a race of following latest and solitary fashion trends. But sometimes they can go wrong as well. We can actually 'kill' fashion if we are not aware of
the after-effects of adopting a particular one. It's a major concern that might be related to health as well. Moreover, apart from health issues, a person might look hideous if the particular fashion is not suiting them at all. They might end up becoming a laughing stock! Let's take a brief look on the worst fashion trends of all times in today's world:
that too is: Are skinny jeans attractive on men? It might look good on them if they know how to carry it otherwise they should not go skinning as it depends on a particular body type and how tight the jeans are. Honestly though, it looks great on women so it's better if they're the ones doing that fashion rather than guys trying to look so breathtaking with the skinny pants.
Feather Boas, Furry Boas and Animal Fur all around are the worst fashion trends ever. It is a major turn off when it comes to wearing them with an evening gown or funky top. There was a time when famous celebrities were seen wearing one. From Madonna to Britney Spears, every girl was keen to make it a part of her wardrobe but sadly, we were wrong. It looks very tacky and uncanny as far as styling is concerned, so I would suggest going simple. Elegancy is the key to attractiveness and make sure you follow it religiously. Another question that arises in my mind and I'm sure everybody is thinking about
However, for anyone with curves, the tightness of the bottom of the jeans just emphasizes big thighs and it looks awkward. The only way to salvage this trend is to tuck the skinny jeans into a pair of boots. This is the best way to look awesome if girls are way too conscious about their appearance.
Because I'm a girl
Parmal Ahmed Prep I-T - Iqbal Campus
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Doesn't it get frustrating, sitting behind closed doors in a house, doing the dishes and mopping the floor, no one there to sit beside you to help? Does it ever occur to you that many women in the world live like this all alone? Why doesn't our society progress at the speed we want it to? Well, girls are the answers; since in an average household, girls are taught to be sensitive, altruistic, caring, delicate, expressive and emotional in their outlook and submissive. These are the characteristics that hinder a girl's way to develop into a
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complete, human being. It's true that women are creators by default of new generations and they must protect, care and nurture their children with utmost devotion. We girls are taught to be caring and loving since birth. For example, we are given dolls and teddy bears to play with, whereas boys are given cars and guns. With these principles, we are instilled with many humble characteristics but we are usually taught in indirect ways to be submissive. We are kept from the world of knowledge and made feeble towards men. Is this the treatment we deserve for being girls? Sometimes I feel it has become a practice in society to treat girls like a vulnerable and lesser human being. There are many superstitions associated with girls. I have personally experienced some very common ones such as, 'Girls shouldn't go out in the society without a man by her side', 'Girls shouldn't go
anywhere when it's dark', 'Roaming in the dark with open hair can make you vulnerable to supernatural things', 'A girl shouldn't be left alone in a house', 'Wearing black is prohibited when you are engaged yet not married', 'They should not wear perfumes when alone, it may attract the jinni', et cetera; has anyone ever thought that why on earth will being a girl affect our vulnerability? This is the biggest reason why men have accomplished more than women because like a caste system or racism, people have classified gender differences into classes: men belong to a successful and brave class, women to the dominated and feeble class, and then these very rules become the principles on which we live our lives. There is a quote in the novel, A Game of Thrones, which is: men are not braver than women, they are of the same status; men just boast more about it. Though these are not the exact words, they do
mean the same. Being a girl and having an adventurous life becomes more of a dream than reality. A girl in our society who acts tough or brave will be taken as a 'tomboy'. Classification of abilities between genders is an issue which has considerably changed the society's views since evolution, that it is quite normal to think, at least in Pakistan, that a girl must get married when she graduates from college; that she must be a housewife and mother forever whereas the father should be earning for the family. It once happened that I told my cousin I would consider marriage only when I turn twenty-seven or twenty-nine and complete education. She replied that it would be too old an age for marriage. So now the world only treats girls to be desirable at a certain age after which she turns into an old ugly hag and her facial beauty has turned women into being highly insecure. This is the affect the society is having on us girls. If the society is destroying us then
why does it complain about not progressing? Women should hold a huge part in the progress of a country but it is these thoughts that turn us into such a person! Joan of Arc was a girl who shook the world, did she care about her gender or vulnerability? No she didn't. Women may be the peaceful way to resolve conflict, just look at how revolutionary Anne Frank's diary has been and she was just thirteen. She influenced our minds better with words than hits. I'm a girl, but being a girl doesn't count towards my weakness. I'm not vulnerable because I'm a girl. I'm vulnerable because in order to blend in with the society I have to tailor myself to be less than what I'm capable of!
Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant
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A real life experience from Islamabad by car along with my mother and younger brother after enjoying an amazing trip to Murree. My mother was driving and I sat beside her while my younger brother was sitting in the back seat. Ali Amaan VI-C, Harley Junior - Rawalpindi
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I remember an unforgettable and horrible experience of my life when I was 7 years old. My mother was posted in the Military College of Engineering at Risalpur. We used to visit Islamabad during the weekends frequently. Once, I was travelling to Risalpur
We were travelling at a steady speed on the Motorway since father does not approve of fast driving. Before we started our journey back home, mother and I tightened our seat belts. She asked us to pray to God before setting off. We were chatting and sometimes singing to pass the time. In between we would enjoy snacks such as chips, egg and cheese sandwiches from time to time over glassfuls of juice.
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Hello everyone! I'd like to share some information about my favourite music icon who happens to be the young celebrity Selena Gomez! Her full name is Selena Marie Gomez, aged 20 years (born on 22nd July 1992 in Texas). She is an American singer and also an actor. All of her songs are a smashing hit because her lyrics are based on real life. Her songs give a message, a message to always be yourself and follow your heart, no matter
Selena started her singing career at an early age and today rules millions of hearts around the world. She is also an ambassador for UNICEF (a project to help kids). She
Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
brother. She was terrified as she couldn't see him! The
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inspiration to prospective singers as well. I consider her a true pop star because her voice and way of singing is different from all. She is also good at dancing. I wish I could someday meet Selena or attend her concert! She really loves all her fans and adores them. She has pet dogs, not 1 but 5. Her songs are filled with magic that can refresh your mind. When you feel a little down or angry over something, just forget the world, plug in your earphones and listen to her songs, like me!
Dreams come true so dream out loud like Selena Gomez. I
It was around 4 pm and we had become a bit lethargic. Our car was moving with constant speed. We heard a loud and powerful sort of burst near the Burhan interchange. Much to our horror, one of our rear wheels had burst open and the car zig-zagged off track. It turned upside down by the sudden impact and rolled twice in the middle of the road! There were shrieks of fear and agony, splintered glass was strewn across the road. The car looked undamaged, not a single dent was present on the car's body except for the side door mirror which had twisted badly. When my mother controlled her senses, she first looked at me and then searched for my younger
My favourite music icon what! Selena is very gorgeous and her hair is just so pretty that I wish I was like her! Her dressing style attracts me a lot and the way she is so casual and “real”. One of her songs has a message that you may not be a beauty queen but you are beautiful to yourself, you are beautiful inside. She is unlike other actresses who may be beauty queens but are in reality drama queens! Selena is very popular and loved by all. She has millions of fans in the social media. Everyone wants to be like her but no one actually can, because she is just extraordinary! She has a lot of music videos too and I love all of them. Her latest song is called 'Hit the Lights'. To me, Selena is the best singer, actor and person in the whole world!
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recently won an award for Best Music Band in Teen Choice Awards. Disney Channel discovered the young singer cum actress who acted as one of the children participating in the Barney series. Her first album was “Kiss and Tell”, and then came “A Year without Rain” and the latest one – “When the Sun goes down”. The name Selena means 'moon' in the Greek language. I find all of Selena's songs to be amazing. The music makes you move and you want to dance to its beat! She writes songs inspired by her surroundings. She is very beautiful, her photo shoots turn out to be fabulous. Famous clothes brand Dream Out Loud appointed Selena Gomez as their Brand Ambassador. She has done many photo shoots and commercials for it. Selena is not only a singing sensation but also an
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It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation
Herman Melville
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07 Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
Travel – An exciting visit to China family was overjoyed by this reunion!
Abeera Farooq V-C, Senior - Abbottabad
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Three years ago, when I was a student of Class II, my father had gone to China for official work. Our family decided to visit him there and explore the great country of China ourselves. We planned our visit in the month of June, during our summer vacations. We left for Islamabad airport in the early hours of the morning. Fortunately for us, the plane was in time as per its schedule. The first city we landed in China at was Urumqi. After a nights stay in the city, we took another flight to Xi'an. It was another long flight since China is a very big country. We arrived in the evening when it had gotten dark. My father was waiting for us. I cannot forget the expression of delight on my father's face when he saw us, the whole
China is a beautiful country. Its people are very nice and courteous to foreigners especially to Pakistanis. The educated class of the Chinese people is really civilised and there is no serious crime rate except for small crimes like stealing etc. which are common around the world. We visited many cities in China but two of them are worth mentioning in particular: Xi'an and Beijing. Xi'an is one of the most ancient cities surviving on the planet with more than 3000 years of history. It is the capital of the Shaanxi province and one of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under several of the most important kingdoms in Chinese history. The next day was a Friday and my father took us to the old part of Xi'an city which is surrounded by a city wall. We were amazed to see the rich Muslim culture in this part of the city. It has a mosque called the Great Mosque which is more than 500 years
old and a famous street called 'Muslim Street' which serves all type of traditional Muslim food. Although the taste was a little different than what our palates are used to, we all savoured the food nonetheless.
For the next few days, we visited places like the Ocean World, Bell-Tower, Drum Tower, and the Safari Park. The most exciting place to visit though was the Terracotta Warriors Museum. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BC and whose purpose was supposedly to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The figures, dating from 3rd century BC, were discovered in 1974 by some local farmers which include warriors, chariots and horses. Other Terracotta non-military figures were also found in other pits containing officials, acrobats, strongmen and musicians. My brother and I
bought the souvenirs of the Terracotta armies and had pictures in the uniform of Terracotta soldiers. Our next destination was Beijing, the capital of China. It is about 1100 km from Xi'an .We travelled by train. For me it was a new experience because the trains in China are so comfortable that it seemed as if we were not travelling on ground, rather we were in the comfort zone of our bedrooms! We reached Beijing in the early hours of the morning where we stayed for 3 days. On the first day, we visited the Summer Palace. It is spread over 3 km and consists of a lake, a hill and a palace where Chinese emperors used to spend their summer days relaxing. In the afternoon, we visited the famous 'Forbidden City'. For half a millennium, it had served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government.
Saad bin Umar Qureshi AS-T, North Nazimabad - Karachi
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As of October 2012, Apple has sold approximately 26.9 million iPods worldwide. According to the company's CFO, they have had a fantastic fiscal year so far by generating over $41 billion in net income. It is indeed one of Apple's crowning technical achievements, both in terms of exceptional hardware and its innovative integration with software. And lately, as I walked my way to the common room of my campus, I passed by a group of ten students
Although musical gadgets like the mp3s have been associated with hearing loss, social isolation is another likely outcome of their use. “Have you ever tried saying 'hello' to somebody listening to an iPod? If I see the white or black wires sticking out of somebody's ears, I don't even bother, even if it's a friend. Again, in crowded public spaces, this may be a desirable outcome”, says Areni, professor at the University of Sydney who
studies environmental psychology, music and cognition. So, you're the youngest sibling at your home. You are undergoing a convulsion of emotions due to some incidents you recently had. How about picking up your iPod and listening to the song that perfectly reflects the miserable life you've so far lived? According to Sherry Turkle (Ph.D. in Sociology and Personality PsychologyHarvard), technology doesn't create loneliness, it just reveals it. She goes on to say that people who are engrossed in listening to songs and other such stuff don't really want to ignore the world but are ostracised leaving them so emotionally unstable that isolation leads to connection when a lonely individual becomes involved in technology. If you ever happen to pass by the Cantt Station in Karachi, you'll notice a lot of homeless people begging for change.
We returned to Xi'an the next evening where we stayed for a month. After a memorable stay of 2 months in China, we came back to our beautiful homeland Pakistan with heavy hearts, since my father still had to stay back for further official research. It was a thrilling experience which is, and will remain in my heart and mind, as one of the most cherished trips of my life!
Next day early in the morning, we set out for visiting one of the 7 Wonders
iPods and MP3s can lead to social isolation listening to their iPods, moving their heads as they hummed the tunes. Listening to iPods between classes can lead students to social isolation. This is the prime reason why mp3 players and iPods in particular have been banned in schools at Sydney (Australia) since March 2005. Social isolation doesn't just mean being alone, but something far more serious. Social isolation is a health problem. It can lead to depression, anxiety, rage and a lot of other issues.
of the World, the Great Wall of China. All of us were very excited about it and when we reached the landmark to climb it, we felt at the top of the world and no doubt it is true that this is the only part of the earth that can actually be seen from the Moon!
While most people tend to ignore them, you often notice many of these same people (particularly the youth) walk by with headphones firmly planted in their ears. They are absolutely impervious to any verbal requests. I realized some of them just want to listen to music, while others simply use musical gadgets as a means to limit their social interaction. Despite the prevalence of social networks, cell phones and emails that were meant to bring people together, excessive use of technology in this regard is leading to desolation and anguish in people and relationships. Robin Abrahams, a researcher at Harvard University, reports that the use of iPods tends to make owners more shy. The reasoning is simple: When people are connected to their iPods as they take public transportation or walk down the street, they do not have to interact with others around them. They can listen to their
music and shut out the outside world. This leads people to become less skilled at making small talk and, as a result, shyer. This could increase social isolation, the Harvard researcher states. Listening to music activates the visual cortex inside the brain and is deeply intertwined with memory. Pieces of music can serve as powerful triggers for memories, just as they engage the brain in conjuring up appropriate imagery to match the progression in the music. Part of the reason that musical gadgets lead to social isolation is the fact that listening to music can involve a person to such an extent that he/she can't focus on the 'other' world, outside the 3foot circle around them. While it is true that it is the use of technology and not technology itself that makes itself harmful, we somehow possess the ability to become too wrapped up in it instead of taking control of it to lead a balanced life.
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Opinion
Give light and people will find the way
Ella Baker
Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
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Oppa Gangnam Style! through the song. Literally the name “Oppa Gangnam Style” translates as big brother does Gangnam Style.
Aman Kashif Naeem Senior I-T - Vehari Campus
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Gangnam Style is the music video that has taken the world by storm. The witty melody has garnered much acclaim worldwide. On YouTube alone it has clocked in over 656 million views. Needless to say PSY's viral single Gangnam Style is an international phenomenon. The sarcastic song about Seoul's wealthiest district, Gangnam, has turned heads everywhere. Despite being predominantly in Korean this has proved that music and humour transcend all boundaries. The hilarious “invisible horse dance”, diverse locations and comic co-stars have enthralled audiences worldwide. PSY's natural penchant for wit shines
Gangnam Style is the sarcastic new word coined to describe people who pretend to be wealthy residents who love to party all the time. For Gangnam born and bred PSY, it is an ironic take on his home. Gangnam equals the luxury, pomp and glamour of Beverly Hills in the United States of America. Keeping this theme in mind, PSY has portrayed the wild, partying style of Gangnam with a sprinkling of comedy. Gangnam Style has racketeered PSY to international fame. His iconic dance move, the “invisible horse dance”, has been imitated by celebrities and famous personalities everywhere. Some notable imitations were done by Eric Schmidt (Chairman Google Inc.), David Cameron (British Prime Minister) and Ban-Ki Moon (Secretary General UN). Apart from famous imitations, the song has paved way for recordbreaking attempts of flash mobs dancing to Gangnam
Junior Citizens
Style. The song did well on the charts too. It clocked on at Number 1 on the UK, Australian and Mexican charts to name a few. Gangnam Style has occupied the Number 2 slot on the US Billboard, an impressive feat for a K-Pop song. Today, just the name 'Gangnam Style' is familiar to all, young or old. Aside from propelling PSY to international stardom, Gangnam Style has inspired numerous witty parodies. The Gangnam Style fever hasn't died down yet despite being in the running for 3 months. PSY seems determined to take full advantage of his newfound recognition. By utilizing social media, PSY has transformed Gangnam Style into his gold mine. PSY's fan base has increased significantly. Only time can tell how long Gangnam Style will grip the music industry with its success. Till then, companies have made sure they don't miss out on PSY's phenomenal success. Ad campaigns featuring Gangnam Style or its parodies have sprung up. In
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fact, Zong's new ad campaign in Pakistan features a parody
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Counselling
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.
Stephen Hawking
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09 Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
Student Profile Building: A Guideline for Counsellors and Parents and the family together. This is what differentiates an Agrade student from an Excellent student. Student profiles normally have two main components:
growth of students.
1) Academic Profile and
Exposure to as much activities as possible for them to be able to discover their own interests and hobbies.
2) Non Academic Profile, Maryam Suheyl Guidance Counsellor
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When we talk about the term “student profile”, we mean the “basic sketch/basic impression” of a student that emerges when we are going through their personal statement. This basic sketch which is reflected through the personal statement is not created overnight by the students themselves. Indeed, it is developed by the school
Career Guidance Farah Arshad Guidance Counsellor - CR
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Many applicants ask us what A-level subjects we would recommend. In an effort to provide helpful advice, we have developed a few points to be remembered. The big problem is that many students are clueless about the implications of their Alevel choices. Several top universities – Russell Group members – have given a list of non-preferred subjects at A
Let's take a look at both these components! Academic Profile Carries more weightage than anything else on your profile Predicted grades+ GCSE grades Academic's References (recommendation letters written by teachers) Right Subject Mix English Language Ability Non-Academic Profile It reflects the well-rounded Levels. Obtaining a combination of those subjects may hamper admission there. On the other hand, universities do encourage diversity of subjects. It is really important that students do not put themselves at a disadvantage by choosing a combination of subjects at A-level which will not equip them with the appropriate skills and knowledge for their university course or which may not demonstrate effectively their aptitude for a particular subject.
Following are the points you should keep in mind when helping students develop their non-academic profile:
Identify hidden talents and make them part of students' profile by devising a formal structure to display that specific talent. Recognise it in the end through a formal certificate or something similar for addition to the student's profile. Academic Internships are more suitable for A levels and above. They definitely add to a student's profile showing their commitment and experience in a relevant field Points to remember when pursuing:
of study. It also works two folds, helping them decide what not to do after gaining the real exposure, and in evaluating if their selected field is the right one for them.
important and how would they contribute to their
Encouraging volunteerism is about creating awareness about their larger role in society. You can also adopt the Charity Begins At Home model of volunteerism by following a few steps mentioned below: 1) Help students locate a problem area in their immediate community, for example, their school. It can be as little as draining rainwater out of the school yard! 2) Set up different groups to address that problem and come up with a solution. 3) Ask them why the solution of this problem is Engineering degrees.
Medicine/Biological Sciences Chemistry is essential, plus 2 other A levels, one of which should be a science subject. Biology is not essential, but it is useful. Engineering Mathematics and Physics are generally essential (though you can apply without them and do an extra Foundation year). Chemistry is essential for most Chemical
A series of experiments including solar panels, wind mills and other alternative energy sources were designed to demonstrate the alternative energy methods for Citizens in A-Levels. Dr. Naghman Khan, visiting professor from the University of Nottingham, conducted these sessions and delivered an inspirational talk on the subject.
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It focused on the issue of Energy and Alternative Energy, highlighting resources and projects globally and within Pakistan in the said area.
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The City School recently launched a Science Camp by the University of Nottingham in three cities.
Islamabad
Science Camp
Students using solar panels to generate electricity
Islamabad
Islamabad Students making a robot card that runs on solar energy
Students measuring solar energy
Islamabad Students generating power through wind
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Events
Lose not yourself in a far off time, seize the moment that is thine.
Friedrich Schiller
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Celebrating 35 years of excellence with a Melody Feast!
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To celebrate 35 glorious years of The City School's presence as a vital part of Pakistan's education sector, a musical evening aptly titled Melody Feast was organised by the Southern Region for the young students of Jr. I and II. Music resonated in the atmosphere as children came on stage to perform. The choir sang with total harmony as one, while the confidence of solo singers was commendable. To compliment their efforts, a great deal of attention had been given to the dĂŠcor which was done up in tones of green, white and black. Adding further delight to the event were the balloons,
Oath-taking Ceremony
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In an effort to encourage young individuals to take charge of the student body and become responsible people, The City School's Muslim Town Campus held their oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, 15th November 2012. Mr. Atta Ullah Niazi was invited as the chief guest and gave away the sashes to the young leaders. The Student Council affirmed under oath that they will be active members of the student executive council and will abide by the laws made by this body to guarantee themselves a better campus life. Parents' participation and students' enthusiasm made the event lively and successful.
lights and beautiful costumes of the students. The selection of songs for the occasion deserves special mention as all of them promoted love, friendship, peace, unity, respect and happiness; values which the school tries to inculcate in
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As winter grew nearer, tensions among the participants rose higher. The CSMUN Patron worked tirelessly and copiously to organize this conference. The very second she appointed the directorate, it was entirely and solely in the hands of students to make CSMUN'12 a success. She sent them on a mission, fully equipped and only to return with success later on. Over 350 delegates were accommodated. With the most heated
Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013 Mr. Arshad Mehmood (Guest of Honour) and the jury comprising of well known singers were specially thanked for their presence. In all, it was an occasion befitting the celebration of a school system that is globally recognised for its relentless
Kalaam-e-Iqbal 5th Punjab Inter School/College Games Competition
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The 5th Punjab Inter school/college games were held from the 10th – 14th of November 2012. 6000 students from 200 schools and 70 colleges participated
in these games. Students from The City School participated in a number of events and bagged 27 medals in total.
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Roshan Waseem of Muslim Town Campus achieved 1st position in the Kalaam-e-Iqbal Competition which took place on the 16th of November 2012 at Ravi Campus. 10 schools participated in the event. Judges included the famous Begum Nasira Javed (daughter-in-law of Allama Muhammad Iqbal), Ustad Nadeem Salamat Khan and Adeel Burki. They appreciated Roshan and his mentors for the wonderful performance.
CSMUN 2012 If you're not acquainted with the idea of Model United Nations, then you should attend the CSMUN (City School Model United Nations). No one does it better than the A levels section at Ravi Campus!
fellow Citizens. The childcentred programme was well punctuated with crisp announcements throughout. It began with the name of Allah and a welcome speech, later ending on a note of gratitude to the guests, parents, participants and all those who had contributed to its success.
discussions in the committees ranging from UNSC to something very peculiar like the ICJ, extravagant social events that included the international band Sahara UK and a fashion show which had HSY's ramp with Kamiar Rokni as the judge; the event was as glamorous as one could imagine. Moreover, keynote speakers such as Dr.
Zafar Jaspal and Senator Nuzhat Sadiq emphasized the significance of MUNs and their priority for the youth of Pakistan.
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Ultimately, the CSMUN'12 had to end; another deserving school took the trophy for Best Delegation!
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Parliamentary Style Debate Competition
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In line with one of the target areas under Vision 2020, The City School Mehran Region organised an inter-branch Parliamentary Style Debate Competition 2012-13 for its students from far-flung branches such as Sukkur, Khairpur and Larkana. The event took place at the IBA Sukkur Auditorium on the 15th of November, 2012. By arranging this event, The City School has taken another leap in its endeavour to overcome the barrier of distance by providing such opportunities of quality education to its students in far out schools as are available to the students of main cities. It was the first occasion ever in the history of Sukkur
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Children have a special place in their hearts where they keep the love of their grandparents. Acknowledging this profound emotion in the young ones, students of The City Kindergarten II SMCHS invited their grandparents to a morning of warmth and joy where the young ones paid tribute to their elders. This show of love was depicted through songs and a formal declaration of what the older generation's presence signified in their lives.
campus that such an event was arranged, thus marking an establishment of the new tradition to have this event every year. It involved students of Senior II and Matriculation from Senior Sukkur, Larkana and Khairpur campus who ardently displayed their knowledge, skills and confidence. The event was graced with the dignified presence of the Chief Guest Mr. Mubeen Ellahi (Additional Deputy Commissioner) who valued parents of the participatory students, heads of competitors and teachers of the entire Sukkur network. The zeal and fervour that students exhibited during competition filled the air with Clearly, the bond between them was evident and stirred the emotions of all present.
On Sunday, the 21st of October, The City School Network actively participated as a Platinum Sponsor in the 'Punjab Job Fair 2012' jointly organised by ROZEE.PK (Pakistan's #1 job website) in association with the Government of Punjab. The event was enthusiastically attended by scores of people, in particular
the youth, who were prospective for careers that best matched their education and expertise. As part of its regular drive to recruit fine talent, The City School Network also set up its stall highlighting achievements of the organisation and giving detailed briefings to jobseekers eager to know
the qualifying rounds and eventually managed to win at the end. Members of the team included Tahmasib Khusk, Ahsan Ahmed, Baqar Ali and Daniyal Ahmed Khan (all from Senior II) The competition overwhelmingly invigorated the non-participatory students with a motivation to take part in such competitions more willingly and readily in the near future.
Altogether, four competitions were held out of which the first three were qualifying rounds whereas the last was a final competition. All the teams put in their level best but Sukkur campus gave the toughest competition in all
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Universal Children's Day is celebrated all over the world on November 20 and international law decrees the fulfillment of children's rights. To highlight the importance of this annual feature, TCK Tipu Sultan initiated three varied programmes. The first was a charity drive and the recipients of all alms collected was an orphanage by the name of Mashal situated in Korangi sector (Karachi).
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immense energy and enthusiasm. There was obvious glow in the eyes of the parents who witnessed their children displaying splendid performance on the stage and receiving sound appreciation by the audience in the form of roaring applause. Many parents directly contacted the Assistant Regional Director and paid a hearty gratitude to The City School for organising such an event for the students of Sukkur.
On a lighter note, a fun gala was arranged during school hours. The mood was festive with children dressed in colourful clothes enjoying food, music and games. Keeping in mind the need for children to creatively express themselves through various mediums of art, parents were invited to help their children depict their version of what kind of school they envisage in the year 2020. Their ideas were portrayed in paintings, essays, poems and photographs.
more about the grand opportunities that lay ahead for them.
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Senior Manager HR at The City School Network, reiterated the organisation's firm resolve of providing equal opportunities for all candidates irrespective of racial, ethnic and religious discriminations.
This charity fund raiser was a joint effort of KFC and Edhi Centre which was arranged by the students and teachers of Image Building Society at The City School Gulshan Prep Girls.
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Arrangements for the setup were managed by the Media & PR Department. The event proved to be a success and hundreds of applications were received within the preliminary hours of the fair.
Participants collected gifts for the children of Edhi centre along with cash money. Gifts worth Rs.7000/- were presented to the welfare organisation as charity. On this day, a KFC stall was also available at the campus and students thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Treasures of the UAE Art Competition
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Students at The City School International (Dubai region) participated in the 'Treasures of the UAE Art Competition 2012' organised by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding in which more than 1000 entries were
submitted. Expert judges from the Tashkeel Gallery carefully picked the 24 winners from various age groups.
winners of the Age 7 to 10 years category.
We congratulate Minaal and Diya, two of the talented Citizens from the Dubai campus, for being among the
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works of art were put for display and were awarded with prizes which included a Complimentary Bastakiya Heritage Tour.
An honorary celebration of the event was held on the 2nd of December 2012 at the Basktakiya Heritage Site to officially open the 'Treasures of the UAE Art Exhibition' in which winning students'
Manaal Fatima - Age 9
Diya Gurnani - Age 8
HIGHLIGHTS - TCSI DUBAI
Visit to an Arab heritage site
Car Free Day - Stage performance
Presentation at 12th Students’ Workshop
Investiture Ceremony
Grade 11 - Exciting visit to GITEX
Educational trip to a Dairy Farm
Hajj Celebrations - Islamic Assembly Dept.
Kindergarten Colour Week
Parent-Teacher Day
INNOVENT: 'Ideas for the Future' Young Thespians with Zephyr
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The City Youth Leadership Program in collaboration with The Citizenship Program hosted an inter-school sustainable entrepreneurship competition called INNOVENT. The theme of the event was 'Ideas for the Future' which aimed to provide a platform for budding entrepreneurs and future leaders of Pakistan to contemplate within, as well as outside the box; to come up with practical and feasible business ideas to ensure sustainable economic and social progress. 24 teams from some of the most prestigious institutes in
Lahore participated in this competition thus making it one of the biggest sustainable entrepreneurship competitions ever organised at the inter-school level. INNOVENT took place from 20th to the 21st of October 2012 at The City School Shalimar Campus, later on concluding with a formal dinner night and prize distribution ceremony.
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A drama festival under the title of 'Young Thespians with Zephyr' was organised by The City School Gulshan Prep Girls on the 12th of November 2012 by the Academic Society. The aim of this programme was mainly to develop a literary sense among the students besides providing them a chance to explore their talents through performance. The entire programme turned out to be a great success as it was attended by a large audience and especially by the Assistant Regional Director (South) who graced the occasion and highly
appreciated the efforts put in by the students, teachers and management.
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The City School revived Colour Day celebrations in full form and spirit at F11 Nursery, Islamabad. The bonding of school friendships and the simple enjoyment of a beautiful afternoon provided an opportunity for young Citizens to perform acts, create memories and cherish the colours of life. This open platform provided freedom of expression where students enjoyed the thrills of being champions on the day. Different activities were designed and prepared to entertain the children. An assortment of games and activities were planned such
Photography Session
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Students at The City Schools are provided with all the local, national and international forums for participation in curricular and co-curricular activities in order to learn more as well as to boost up their confidence and morale. One such event was the International Kangaroo Mathematics Competition 2012. Students of Mardan Campus from different classes took part in the contest and one of them, Haya Khalid of Class JuniorI, got Silver Medal for achieving 1st position at district level. A special morning assembly was arranged in the school in order to award certificates of participation to all the competitors in which a medal was presented to the ambitious Haya for making the school proud.
Aerobics Championship
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Students of Model Town Junior Branch won 3rd prize at the 1st Punjab Inter School Aerobics Championship which was held on November 13, 2012. It was a proud achievement for young Citizens and their P.E teacher.
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Competitions are a critical driver of performance and they prepare us to face the challenges with utmost perseverance and consistency. A variety of competitions are held all over the world to cherish and nurture the hidden qualities of pupils. Therefore, on 27th of October 2012, The City School Shalimar Campus marked World Tourism Day by arranging a painting competition at the Al Hamra Arts Council. Students from the Junior Section participated in the function and displayed their talent by painting beautiful portraits. All the participants were applauded by the judges and received certificates. It is a matter of great pleasure to announce that one of the Shalimar Campus students, Murtaza Nawaz from Class VI, was declared the first runners up. His painting mesmerised the judges and they did not hesitate to award him the trophy.
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WWF Photography Workshop
as 'Print your Hand', 'Splash the Ball', 'Free-hand Marking', 'Magical Colours' and 'Face Painting'. Students, teachers and staff members thoroughly enjoyed the day and made it an unforgettable event through their enthusiastic participation.
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The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) Green School Programme organised an informative photography workshop in Gulshan Boys Campus A on October 3, 2012 which was conducted by Mr. Ghulam Rasool, official wildlife photographer with the organisation. It was exclusively for the Green students and was keenly attended by the students of Prep II.
Defence Day
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In order to pay tribute to our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the country, The City School Satellite Town Branch celebrated Defence Day on the 6th of September 2012 with zeal and fervour. The students made national flags of Pakistan. Documentaries on martyrs were shown to the students in school. The little ones were keenly involved in the activities and participated enthusiastically.
Mr. Ghulam Rasool has also conducted several workshops in Green Schools nationwide on the topic of 'Urban Life' with the sole purpose of getting the new generation acquainted with their natural surroundings. The objective of the day's session was to discover and develop students' skills for natural photography and to raise awareness in them about the conservation of natural resources. The presentation shared by him spoke about the beauty of our mother Earth, its goodness and the delicate art of capturing nature through
Iqbal Day
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In order to pay respect and tribute to the ideological father of Pakistan Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, students of Gujranwala Satellite Town Nursery celebrated Iqbal Day on the 8th of November, 2012. They performed with
photography. He also focused on specification of actions and the associated dimensions and perspectives to the art of photography. The session was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by the students and they felt that their little contributions will save the natural beauty of this beloved planet. The session concluded after the campus Principal shared her valuable thoughts followed by the distribution of certificates by Ms. Maliha who is the Assistant Manager of the Green Schools Programme. Refreshments were served thereafter to the honorable guests at the end of the session along with a bouquet presentation by Head Boy Muhammad Hamza.
great passion in a tableau which centred around the renowned poem 'Lab pe aati hay dua banke tamanna meri' and developed a good understanding about the message which was embedded inside it. Some students also wore headgear resembling that of Allama Iqbal.
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Keeping up to The City School Network's commitment of providing recreational tours to students, the Young Tourists' Society of Mardan Campus arranged for a week-long tour to the Northern Areas of Pakistan, specifically the Swat Valley. Mingora, Marghuzar, Maalam Jabba, Madian, Bahrain, Kalaam and Mahudand Lake were only some of the idyllic locations where the students were taken to. Citizens of Mardan campus not only visited picnic spots but also famous academic institutions, industries, hotels and business centres each day to make their journey filled
with “edutainment�. Students enjoyed hiking in the evergreen mystic forests of Kalaam and also the rugged mountain tops in Marghuzar and Maalam Jabba. A special 'soup party' was set up in the Swat Serena Hotel during the evening. Dancing merrily in
the lush meadows of Maalam Jabba and sliding on the glaciers en route to Kalaam were the most memorable occasions of the tour. The students also thoroughly enjoyed cooking under the open sky by themselves!
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Nelson Mandela
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A Proud Achievement!
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Ahmad Ali of The City School Mardan Campus secured 1st Position in the ICT exam of SSC Part 1 from Aga Khan Education Board in KPK, Punjab and entire Gilgit-Baltistan regions. On the 14th of November 2012, a proud and happy Ahmad attended the High Achievers Award ceremony at the Aga Khan University in Karachi representing The City School. Well done Ahmad! You have made us all proud, best wishes for the future and keep the spirit of competition up!
ATTITUDE 4 ALTITUDE:
All Punjab Sport Climbing Championship Sport Climbing Championship
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The City School Central Region, Adventure Hospitality and National Mountaineering and Climbing Federation of Pakistan (Alpine Club of Pakistan) jointly organised the All Punjab Sport Climbing Championship “Attitude 4 Altitude� from Nov 3-4, 2012 at DHA EME Sports Club Lahore. More than 100 educational institutions were eyed through face-to-face meetings with Heads of Institutions, mails, emails, placement of event-posters followed by radio announcements at
CityFM89 towards deadline of registration process. 186 students from 26 educational institutions participated in the championship. A day before the championship, contestants were invited to attend an orientation session on Sport Climbing, its technical aspects and safety elements. The session was followed by hands-ontraining and practice. The Qualifying and Final Rounds were conducted on Nov 3 and 4 respectively. A large audience comprising of teachers, parents, DHA EME Club members and residents of DHA EME sector thoroughly enjoyed the event. The highlights of the event
were the unprecedented number of young female contestants as 74 girls mainly from The City School, Lahore Grammar School and Beaconhouse School System, Lahore College of Home Economics and International Islamic University demonstrated their valor for adventurous activities.
Branch) demonstrated tremendous physical and mental endurance coupled with a 'Can-Do!' attitude (Attitude 4 Altitude). Citizens won a total of 8 positions out of 24 in various categories. News of the event was given primetime coverage on various mainstream TV channels.
Whereas students of LUMS, UMT, SKANS, FC College, International School of Choueifat, LACAS, Crescent Model High School, Ibn-eSina School (DHA) and Allied School also contested in the championship. Students of The City School (Gulberg Girls Campus, Ravi Campus, A Level Gulberg Campus and Sargodha
Murree Brewery Limited, City FM89 and SNGPL were partial sponsors of the event. Mr. Naseem Zafar Iqbal, CEO at Training Impact Limited and Mr. Usman Anwar, Director General of Punjab Sports Board graced the opening and closing ceremonies of the championship respectively as Chief Guests while General
Manager at The City School Central Region was guest of honor at the prize distribution ceremony.
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Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it
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15 Dec. 2012 - Mar. 2013
Feral Teenagers And The Rage to Feel Alive
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The City School organised a counselling workshop titled 'Feral Teenagers and the Rage to Feel Alive' across its regional headquarters in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for school heads, counsellors and parents. The workshop was about connecting, empathising and working with adolescents and teenagers. It was conducted by Mr. David Taransaud who is a registered psychotherapeutic counsellor
It was an informative and enlightening workshop which provided the participants with: an insight into the inner worlds of the teenagers and an understanding of the roots of antisocial behaviour ways of opening up a
therapeutic conversation practical and innovative tools for creating a safe environment where both adults and young people can develop meaningful and robust working alliances based on trust, spontaneity, intimacy, love, purpose and hope an ability to respond to acute distress states in young people whilst staying stable and reflective under stress and offering accurate empathy and containment
angry/rebellious child and a map to negotiate their complex inner world a clear understanding of how a teenager's art and play images can express thoughts, feelings and memories which have previously defied words but continued to crave recognition.
Certificates of participation were distributed at the end of each workshop followed by a photo session.
increased confidence in the parents/teachers capacity to deal with obstacles encountered in relating to challenging the
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arranged for the attendees. Each of the participants was provided with reading material by Mr. David. They appreciated the workshop and the content discussed.
Lunch and tea was duly
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for adolescents, author, presenter, and a tutor at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education in London, UK. He has over 10 years of clinical experience working with the youth. He regularly writes articles for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy journal 'Counselling Children and Young People'.
Mrs. Primrose Matthews Executive Director Academics Ms. Sarosh Yakoob Creative Manager Mr. Danyal Malik Coordinator Media & PR Mr. Tanveer Ahmad Printing Coordinator Mr. Zaki Khalid Content Specialist Ms. Faiza Nazim Visualizer Mr. Muhammad Naveed Visualizer Special Thanks Dr. Farzana Chief Executive Mr. Jehangir Firoz Chief Operating Officer Mr. Aurangzeb Firoz Director All the Regional Directors
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Project Vision: To empower the future of the nation through affordable yet standardised quality education.
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At the core of our franchise project are the needs of students, their families and the schools which they attend. Our franchise system will introduce new systems, new policies and especially fresh confidence into communities that have long sought a higher quality of academic opportunities.
Laurence J. Peter
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Mission: Establish a network through The Smart School
system which imparts premium education without discrimination. Having standardised the system to the highest level, we want to develop a youth which is holistically groomed and
empowered to meet the challenging needs of the current era. Besides providing the latest learning techniques, our mission is to inculcate traditional moral values and ethical
Services from The City School are designed to assist the investor and the head of school to achieve unmatched standards and the highest efficiency in their school. In addition, our services will assist you for achieving success in promoting students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development – simply put, the ethos of the school.
ways in which interested parties gain from a Smart School franchise. In particular, we note that students benefit, first and foremost, in their daily experience of being educated; teachers gain motivation and job satisfaction; parents have increased confidence in their school and the gratifying sense of being associated with a successful enterprise.
satisfaction of knowing that standards and quality will be based on a firm foundation.
Therefore, there exist diverse
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development in each of our students because they are as necessary for grooming future leaders of tomorrow as the teaching of formal subjects.
Our Project Director and Franchise Sales Team will be most happy to assist all existing and prospective investors with the information they require. We wish you a very happy and successful association with The Smart School franchise project. Jehangir Firoz, COO, City Schools (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Why become a Franchisee? A Sm@rt School is a smart investment!
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As The City School envisions The Smart Schools as centers of holistic and modern learning, the management wants every student to benefit from the very best that we have to offer and this is why all campuses will be equipped with facilities that allow students and parents alike to enjoy the benefits of quality education. We believe in independent management so the administration will be allowed to run the schools themselves with minimal interference. However, since we expect standardised systems, some functions will be centralised to aid the school staff.
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The City School, with 35 years of accredited academic excellence, is today a renowned and respected name in the education sector in Pakistan. With the backing of our strong network, The Smart Schools are an investment with inherent viability; they are backed by an established image of an organisation with a proven track record of surpassing excellence in quality education
The Smart Schools will provide a standard framework of education. For this purpose, a centralised Head Office along with two fully functional regional offices i.e. South and North Region Offices will ensure provision of continuous support to the franchises. All franchisees will be in regular contact with the team and through them, a network will be established where investors are gathered together on one platform.
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Standardised Academic Curriculum
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The City School will provide a standard curriculum nationwide to achieve our mission of quality education at an affordable cost and in an excellent academic environment. The developed syllabi would be provided to the associates ensuring that all Smart Schools are at par with each other.
The City School Network intends to create a combined online hub for The Smart Schools. In today's rapidly-growing age of Information Technology and innovative communications, it is necessary for our investors to stay in touch with each other and feel connected. Our proposed web portal will allow Smart Schools to connect with each other and present a unified image of their curriculum. Parents and students will also be able to derive benefit from this connectivity, thus promoting a paperless environment.