Habib public school
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Habib Public School Karachi is a premier boarding university-preparatory school located at Karachi, Pakistan.
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[edit] History
The School started on 7 July 1959 with four blocks of buildings, named, Ahmed House, Ghulam Ali House, Dawood House, and Sharif House. The first administrator of the School was late Mr. Yousuf Qasim, who supervised the construction work as well as carried out admissions and appointment of staff.
On the first day only three applications were received. However within one year there were no seats available. This was in spite of the fact that the premises were considered isolated and marshy.There was no public transport facility in this area. Some children used to walk from places as far as Saddar or Cantt Station.
By 1963, in a short period of four years, the School had become one of the high-profile schools of Karachi. The School became well known throughout the country and also internationally. The school became the leading school of the city and the elite of the city turned for admission of their children.
Land was reclaimed from the sea and, over a period of 15 years, facilities were added for a second hockey field, a swimming pool, an auditorium, Physics and Chemistry labs and Secondary and Cambridge classrooms.
The school has been a full day school from its start, emphasizing on whole-child development and not only classroom learning. The school also provided fee concessions, stationery and uniforms to the needy students so that it should not become a school for the rich only. At present the fee concession exceeds Rs.5 million annually. The Cambridge system of education was also introduced in 1980.
Habib Public school was a pioneer in introducing computer education in schools. The program was supported by BCCI, when it launched its computer education in schools in 1983.
The school has shared glorious moments under the leadership of its former eleven principals, and it is expected to be a continuous source of inspiration for the future.
[edit] Discipline committee
At Habib Public School discipline is everybody’s business. Proper behaviour is expected from all members of the school’s community at all times – the workers, students, staff and the management cadre. This policy is articulated from time to time at various forums and strictly followed by all concerned.
There is no separate committee vested with the responsibility of ensuring and monitoring discipline in the School. Indeed, the attitude of “they” and “us” in discipline issues is strongly resisted in the School.
The prefectorial system of the institution gives proper representation to the student community in matters related to good behaviour inside the School. The overall responsibility in all matters of discipline rests with the Head Teachers and the Principal.
The school places high priority to the indiscipline and long hairs are not tolerted.
[edit] Habibian's Pledge
This is a pledge each student has to take every day at the assembly.
I as a Habibian, Hereby Pledge To serve God and Man according to the Tanets of Islam To do clean thinking and practice Honest dealing To be courageous and to know no fear when truth and right are in Parell. To shrink from Jealousy and to Guard against flippancy and irrelevance.
[edit] Premises
Spread over 18 acres of land supporting six blocks of buildings, the School's resources and facilities range from spacious classrooms, well-stocked libraries, computer & science laboratories, two swimming pools, two hockey grounds and other sport fields of international standards, and a hall. A centrally air-conditioned auditorium cum gymnasium with a capacity for over 1,000 seats has also been built recently (also known as Toyota Gymnasium).
[edit] School clinic
The school provides medical facilities to all students. A comprehensive report is maintained in the school of each student. In case of any observation the information is promptly given to the parents with recommendations. A well-equipped sickroom has been established to meet any emergency and administer first aid to the students. A qualified medical doctor and a trained assistant are present during school hours. All kind of medical facilities are available there. An annual checkup system has been introduced since last few years.
[edit] Academics
The Academic session commences on 16th August and ends on 31st May of the next calendar year.
[edit] Evaluation
Strictly adhering to a pragmatic and balanced system students are evaluated once a month and at the end of each academic year. Records of teaching learning activities are maintained to ensure that the curriculum objectives are achieved.
1st bimonthly result + half yearly result + 2nd bimonthly result=Term Order (Term Average)
(Average of Term Order (Term Average) + Annual Order (Annual Exam Result)/2=Final Order
[edit] Passing criteria
For promotion to the next class, final order is the basis to ensure regular studies throughout the year. The following criteria is used:
[edit] Junior section
A student must secure minimum 50% marks on an aggregate in the final order and pass in all three major subjects i.e. English, Urdu and Maths.
[edit] Senior section
A student must secure minimum 50% marks on an aggregate in the final order and pass in all four major subjects i.e. English, Urdu, Maths and General Science.
[edit] Teaching of the Holy Quran
The study of the Holy Quran is compulsory for classes III to VII. The Students are to complete Nazra Holy Quran by the time they reach class VII. Classes VIII and IX are taught some selected SURAHS.
with meanings and explanation.
Students have a choice of either going for AS Level education or Study for S.S.C. (Secondary School Certificate) from Aga Khan University Examination Board.
[edit] Club & Societies
The following clubs and societies for inculcating life long hobbies are active and functioning in the school:
- Bazme Adab
(Secretary: Baqar Mehdi) (Joint-Secretary: Owais Akbani) (Treasurer: Ebad Ahmed)
- English Literary Society
- Sindhi Literary Society
- Internet Club
- Islamic Study Forum
- Art & Science Modelling Club
- Dramatic & Music Club
- Gardening Club
- Nature Watch Society & Environmental Study Society
[edit] Notable Alumni
This school has the history of producing great sportsmen, politicians, doctors and businessmen. Prominent amongst them are
Senator Raza Rabbani Jehangir Khan Tareen, Federal Minister for Production & Special Initiatives Ali Haider, Famous pop singer and TV artist General Shujaat Asad Junejo, Landlord & Politician
The Girls' wing of Habib School has also produced eminent players of various walks of civil life. One of the outstanding students is Syeda Mehr Zehra who graduated from the school in 2004. She was one of the most successful debators of the school and she used to roar in the halls of assembly in the mornings and at various occasions. Her motivational and inspirational debates are still remembered.
[edit] Habib Girls School
[edit] History
Habib Girls' School is the realisation of a dream by the late R.D.Habib who felt that education was the basic element for empowering the Muslim female population of the new nation. Forty years on the school has become one of the leading school for girls due to the tireless efforts of the first Trustees, notably Mr. Hamid D. Habib, Mr. Rashid D. Habib and Mr.Yusuf Qasim and the first Principal, Zubaida Dossal who continues to guide the school with her expertise and experience.
Ms. Adiba Kamal was the very first teacher (later to become the second Principal in 1989)) was the first teacher to be appointed, followed by Mrs. Rajab Ali, Mrs. Abbas, Mrs. N. Husain (later Head Teacher of the Primary section) and others joined up in the first year itself. Regular classes began from August 19, 1964 with eighty students and eight teachers. Miss Batool, daughter of Mr. Kazim Husein was the first student to be registered in the school. The first batch of students appeared for the Board examination in 1970 which also marked the election of the first Head Girl, Zubeida Murad.
Custom built Nursery block was added in 1965. The buildings of the school built with an emphasis on proper light and fresh air. The school management’s concern for environment can be gauged from the fact that the Nursery Block was shifted to accommodate an old tree. Indeed, the greenery inside the school is the envy of many other institutions and a pleasing experience for the school family and visitors. The school is fortunate to have a band of hard working gardeners to ensure it.
[edit] Premises
Habib Girls’ School is spread over 3.24 acres of land. There are three blocks of buildings. In the planning of the buildings, as well as the Nursery Block, emphasis was laid on the availability of natural light and fresh air which are considered important for the learning ability of children. The placement of classes has been made age-group wise so that young pupils are not overwhelmed by older ones
The school resources comprise spacious classrooms, three well-stocked libraries, two computer labs. Two science laboratories, one Auditorium, one Multi-purpose shed with stage. The planning of rooms and support facilities are the result of well-researched plans providing sufficient space per student to ensure meaningful learning process.
An exceptional feature of the school premises is the greenery arising from well-maintained plants and greenery well-nurtured by the institution’s gardeners under the guidance of the Head Teachers and the maintenance officer.
[edit] See also
- Karachi
- Sindh
- Pakistan
- Urdu
- Islam
- List of schools in Karachi
- List of educational institutions in Karachi
- List of universities in Karachi
