PAF Public School Sargodha
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| PAF Public School Sargodha | |
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| School Monogram |
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| Identity | Sargodhian |
| Date of Establishment | December, 1953 |
| First Academic Year | 1953 |
| Location | Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan |
| School Motto | Aim High |
| School Colour | Sky Blue |
| Total School Area | 114 acres |
| Number of Houses | 8 named after aircraft
The names were changed during 1967-1990, when the School was affiliated with PAF Academy, Risalpur. See History for details. |
| Tempest House | |
| Named After | Hawker Tempest |
| Motto | Fight with Valour |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fury House | |
| Named After | Hawker Fury |
| Motto | They Live who Dare |
| Colour | Red |
| Attacker House | |
| Named After | Supermarine Attacker |
| Motto | Fight to the Last |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Sabre House | |
| Named After | F-86 Sabre |
| Motto | Never Give in |
| Colour | Green |
| Halifax House | |
| Named After | Handley-Page Halifax |
| Motto | Victory with Dignity |
| Colour | Light Blue |
| Starfighter House | |
| Named After | F-104 Starfighter |
| Motto | Second to None |
| Colour | Maroon |
| Mirage House | |
| Named After | Dassault Mirage |
| Motto | Fight for Truth |
| Colour | Purple |
| Falcon House | |
| Named After | F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Motto | To What Heights Can I Not Rise |
| Colour | Orange |
PAF Public School Sargodha (formerly PAF College Sargodha) is a Pakistan Air Force operated High School, located in Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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[edit] History
In 1952, the Defence Committee under the chairmanship of Liaqat Ali Khan approved a project of establishing two ”feeder schools” to provide flight cadets for training at PAF Academy (then PAF College), Risalpur. Hence, an agreement was signed with the Air Service Training Limited Hamble (South Hampton ), UK to operate and manage the project for first five years. Board of Governors included Secretary Defence as the Chairman and Commander-in-Chief Royal Pakistan Air Force (C-in-C RPAF) Air Vice Marshal L W Cannon as Deputy Chairman.
In 1952, the first entry of 100 boys was selected from East and West Pakistan. The present day School Sick Quarters (SSQ) served as the first Academic Block. Two boarding Houses were established in the Odeon Block with the names Tempest and Fury.
In 1955, four residential blocks were constructed at the School. Two blocks carried the same old names, Tempest and Fury. The other two blocks were given the names Attacker and Sabre. Tempest House shed half its members to occupy Sabre House while Fury House did the same and half its members occupied Attacker House.
In the year 1967, the name was changed from PAF Public School to PAF College Sargodha. The four houses Tempest, Fury, Attacker and Sabre were also renamed as Younus, Iqbal, Munir and Rafiqui respectively after the names of pilots who laid down their lives during September 1965 War. The name of School magazine was also changed from “The Sargodhian” to “Shahbaz."
In August, 1967 the Lower Topa School was also amalgamated with Sargodha. The Topians were accommodated in the Odeon Block and formed Alam and Allauddin Houses.
The College continued to function as a Public School until in 1973, the requirement at the PAF Academy, Risalpur was raised to the degree level; therefore, the College started functioning as a Degree College. This change closed the chapter of Public School system and the College started imparting full military training to the aviation cadets of both the GD(P) and Engineering Branches, which was followed by the flying training phase at PAF Academy, Risalpur. However, in 1985, BSc Classes were shifted to Risalpur and once again only FSc classes were conducted at the College.
On reopening of the College as a public school, all the eight student houses were renamed and called Attacker, Falcon, Fury, Halifax, Mirage, Sabre, Starfighter, and Tempest.
In November, 2001 the designation of Head of the Institution was renamed as the Principal. The present designation is more in keeping with the ethos of a Public School. The institution has also resumed its old name PAF Public School Sargodha.
[edit] Aims & Objectives
PAF Public School, Sargodha, is a residential institution run on classical public school lines. It prepares boys for the Secondary and Intermediate Examinations held by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sargodha. The aim is to impart quality education as well as to provide a healthy environment that would help produce confident, disciplined and courageous young men possessing a strong character and qualities of command and leadership.
[edit] Location
PAF Public School is situated in Sargodha on PAF Road, close to the PAF Base Mushaf.
[edit] Infrastructure
The school is has numerous lush green playing fields and towering trees, the two story main School Building presents a majestic look. The other buildings comprise a mosque, an auditorium, eight lodging ‘Houses’, a messing block, a canteen and a hospital for students. The green surroundings and the imposing building lend a serene and majestic look to the School. Residential accommodation for the Principal, Vice Principal and the School faculty is located within the School campus.
House System
Students are accommodated in eight Houses named after famous aircraft like Attacker, Falcon, Fury, Halifax , Mirage, Star fighter, Sabre and Tempest.
A House organizes its own study periods, social functions, excursions, swimming, indoor and outdoor games, etc. Each House is under the charge of a Housemaster who is assisted by an Assistant Housemaster and a Physical Training Instructor (PTI).
In order to train students in shouldering responsibility and exercise of authority, there are a number of student appointments. A boy from the senior most entry is made Head boy of the School on his overall performance. Each House has a House Captain who is assisted by the School Prefect and two House Prefects. House Captain is a student in charge of the various House activities.
These activities go a long way in promoting team work and spirits de corps. Also, to inculcate competitive spirit and a sense of achievement, Inter House competitions are held in various games/activities viz all outdoor sports, (hockey, football, basketball), athletics, drill, swimming, qira’at, debates, current affairs and cleanliness. Separate shields and trophies are awarded to the winner of each competition. The Quaid-i-Azam Trophy is awarded to the overall Champion House.
[edit] Staff
Highly qualified, experienced and dedicated teaching staff is engaged round the clock for education and training in the School. To provide effective and efficient supervision, the two faculties, Science and Humanities, are divided into academic departments:
Humanities: English, Urdu , Pakistan Studies and Islamic Education.
Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Sciences.
In addition, the senior most instructor of each subject heads of department and supervises instruction and deals with other related matters. Physical training and drill of the students is supervised by the physical fitness and drill instructors. The other staff comprises the Administrative Officer. Bursar, Doctor, Psychologist, Khateeb for the Mosque and the requisite ministerial staff.
[edit] Academics
The students are prepared for the Secondary School Certificate and Intermediate Examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha. The following subjects are taught:
(a) Secondary School Certificate Examination: English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science.
(b) Intermediate Examination (Pre-Engineering Group): English, Urdu, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Religious Education
Islamiat is a compulsory subject and the essentials of religion are taught in the classrooms. Motivational talks and prayers in the School mosque amply supplement religious education in the classrooms.
Examinations
The School holds internal examinations to assess the ability of the students and prepare them for the Board Examinations. Progress tests, Send Ups and Pre-Board Examinations is a regular feature of the School schedule in this regard.
The parents/guardians are regularly informed of their son’s/ward’s overall performance and attitude. The weak students take extra coaching classes in the evening. However, a student showing consistent poor performance is withdrawn from the School.
PAF Public School Sargodha has always produced outstanding results in Board Examinations. The boys take full advantage of the conducive academic atmosphere at the School and are among the top position holders in the Board Examinations.
[edit] Routine and Activities
Daily Schedule
The daily schedule is made with a view to make the best use of the available time. The routine program aims at providing adequate time for the activities that help, shape and develop the students’ personality in accordance with the envisaged aims and objectives. As such an appropriate stress is laid on academic, moral, intellectual, physical and extra-curricular activities. Games, Physical Training and Drill
With the notion that sports fields are instrumental in preparing young players for their adult roles in the battlefield of life, the School has made sports an essential and integral part of boys’ training. Afternoon games are compulsory for all the students. For this purpose, the School has the facilities of six lush green Football grounds, five Hockey fields, five Basketball courts, one Squash court, one Cricket / Athletics field, one Gymnasium and one Swimming Pool. For indoor games like Table Tennis, Carom board, Chess, and Draft, the facility is provided in each of the eight boarding Houses. Besides, these boys receive training in Karate and Gymnastics as well. They are also given an orientation in drill for their future careers in the armed forces.
Friendly Fixtures
To inculcate sportsman spirit in the boys and help them expand their circle of friends, the School plays friendly fixtures against the institutions of repute like PAF Public School Lower Topa, Military College Jhelum, Cadet College Hasan Abdal, Cadet College Petaro, Aitchison College Lahore and other similar institutions.
[edit] Facilities and Miscellaneous
Library and Audio-Visual Aids
The School has a well-equipped library manned by a trained librarian and other staff. In addition, a small library has been established in each ‘House” to help the students develop the habit of reading. Modern educational aids like OHPs, Multi Media Projector, etc. are used to make classroom instruction more effective.
Language Lab
To provide the students ample exposure to spoken English, the School has established a well-equipped Language Lab. The boys are exposed to a variety of well-chosen language programs and given enough opportunity to polish their spoken expression under the guidance of trained teachers.
Computer Labs
In order to keep pace with the technological advancement, especially with the boom in Information Technology, the School has established two state of art computer labs. These are equipped with P4 computers, multimedia and round the clock internet access. The boys are encouraged to keep e-mail addresses and are given a sound orientation in Microsoft Office & IT.
Medical
For quick, round the clock medical care, the School has a hospital headed by an Air Force doctor with the necessary staff to assist him. For further specialized treatment, the boys are sent to the PAF Hospital adjacent to the PAF Base, Mushaf where they are admitted in the Officer’s Ward. The PAF Hospital is an updated facility with almost all specialists available round the clock.
To guard against epidemics, vaccination and inoculation is carried out periodically. Students are medically examined in all respects, and a proper individual health record is maintained. The School also has an isolation ward for the segregation of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
In case a student needs an operation, all out efforts are made to inform the parents/guardians. However, if there is no time to inform them, such students are operated upon without any delay. The parents/guardians of students are required to submit a written permission for emergent, lifesaving surgery. In case of an emergency the authority rests with the Principal.
Uniform
It is mandatory for students to be in the prescribed dress during school hours. They are not permitted to wear private clothes or shoes. The uniforms/shorts/track suits are provided to the students by the School.
School Mess
The School Mess is run by a committee presided by the Principal. Students are also associated with the management of the Mess. One representative from each House is a member of the Mess Committee that meets regularly to draw up the menu and discuss ways and means of improving the Mess. Meals include breakfast, long break (tea/snacks/milk-shake), lunch and dinner. Seasonal fruit at lunch and sweet dishes at dinner are essential items of a wholesome and balanced diet.
Clubs
The School offers the students a wide variety of extra curricular activities and the students can participate in any of them according to their individual interest and inclination. Some of the major clubs include:
Internet Club, Science Club, Wood Work Club, Clay Modeling Club, Arts and Music Club, etc.
Recreational Activities
Picnics are arranged regularly. The boys are taken to various recreational spots around Sargodha. Also, a camping trip is annually made to Lower Topa, Murree by the senior most entry. Besides these excursions, various educational visits are also a part of training schedule at the School.
School Magazine
The School Magazine is published annually in two sections (English / Urdu) and contains articles and essays written by the students. Every student is given a copy on payment.
Commemoration of National Days
The boys stay in the School on National Days like Pakistan Day, Iqbal Day, Defence Day, Quaid-e-Azam Birthday and Death Anniversary. Lectures / Seminars are held on these occasions in which the entire School participates.
Terms And Holidays
The academic year is divided into two terms: 1st Term : January to May 2nd Term : August to December
At the end of each term specified holidays are allowed. Also, the boys with excellent performance in the examination are sent on recreation trips as a reward. Students are not permitted to stay in the School premises during the holidays. All traveling expenses are to be borne by the parents. It is also the responsibility of the parents / guardians to make the traveling arrangements for their sons / wards.
Leave
Leave, other than the holidays authorized by the School, is not granted except in exceptional circumstances as per policy.
Visits
The students are permitted to receive visitors once a month on scheduled Sundays during the term. The visit dates are communicated to the parents at the beginning of the term.
Correspondence
Parents / guardians seeking any information regarding their son / ward must address all correspondence only to the Principal or the Vice Principal. The School has the facility of a PCO. The boys can make calls to their parents / guardians on payment. For an emergency message the parents may contact the respective Housemaster at his residence phone number.
Post Office
The Post Office facility is available at the School.
