Sports & Co-Curricular Activities

With Strokes of a Brush - Art Exhibition at Prep School

“Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life…” Pablo Picasso

On Friday, 3^rd of February,2025, the Prep School organised the Annual Art Exhibition in Shamim Khan Hall. Over two hundred and ninety young artists showcased their creative work. This vibrant and inspiring event drew a large audience. The worthy Principal S.M.Turab Hussain was the Chief Guest. The exhibition showcased an impressive variety of artwork, ranging from detailed paintings and intricate sculptures to digital designs and handcrafted pieces. Students poured their imagination and effort into their creative work, making the exhibition reflect their talent and dedication. It was wonderful to see their artistic voices come to life. A few of the remarkable artistic pieces reminded one of Aristotle, who once said: "Art completes what nature cannot bring to finish."

4th Annual Mathematics Quiz Competition at Prep School

The Department of Mathematics, Prep School successfully organised its 4^th Annual Mathematics Quiz Competition on 23^rd January 2025. It was an engaging and intellectually stimulating event. It aimed at fostering a passion for Mathematics among our students. The competition was conducted in two rounds, with a Written Quiz on 23^rd January 2025, selecting 36 students from E2, M1, and M2, who were then grouped into twelve teams for the Final Round on 4^th February 2025 at the Prep School Library.

The final round featured a General, Buzzer, Rapid Fire, and Audio-Visual Round, making for an intense and thrilling competition. The top three positions were announced. The event was a grand success, inspiring students and celebrating their mathematical skills. It is crucial in developing students' analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and teamwork skills. Events like these are meant to enhance our students’ academic excellence. Such competitions also boost their confidence in preparing students for future challenges in their educational and professional lives.

Aitchisonians Surely Shine

Aitchison College hosted its routine General Assembly on February 4, 2025. It was to celebrate our students' achievements reinforcing values of selfless leadership and excellence. The event featured an inspirational speech from the worthy Principal, S.M. Turab Hussain. The boys were given away academic and extracurricular excellence awards in the presence of their parents. The assembly concluded with a renewed commitment to academic distinction and character-building, reflecting Aitchison’s ethos.

Waiting for the Sun - Prep School Annual English Play

And then. “The sun came out. It was the colour of flaming bronze and it was very large. And the sky around it was a blazing blue tile colour. And the jungle burned with sunlight as the children, released from their spell, rushed out, yelling into the springtime…” All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury

On 31^st January 2025, the students of Prep School staged their annual English play 'All Summer in a Day’ adapted from a famous short story by Ray Bradbury. The short story is part of our E2 English literature. Based on the futurist theme, when human beings disconnected from Mother Nature will march to other planets for their very existence. The setting of the play is the planet Venus and life there is forever raining. In this perpetual moist world, nobody imagines the rainbow of the sun, but Margot, who is a young girl. She vividly remembers the sun from her time on Earth, unlike the other children. Her dream one day comes true.

Our students exhibited stunning performance on the stage. Their true passion for theatre with wonderful songs, a riveting plot, beautiful setting, costumes, and powerful dialogues written by themselves under the able guidance of their teachers made it a very good play, indeed. It was a truly spectacular performance

Business Acumen: A B C, 25

The Entrepreneurial Society proudly hosted the twelfth edition of its flagship business event, Aitchison Business Concept (ABC XII), on the 24^th and 25^th of January 2025. ABC XII brought together over 700 delegates from across the country, making it one of the most competitive and dynamic editions so far.

Over the past 11 editions, ABC has established its place as a platform for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and problem-solvers. This year, the event featured 12 diverse and intellectually stimulating categories, with three compulsory challenges ensuring a well-rounded business experience, while the optional categories allowed participants to specialize in their areas of interest. Through strategic decision-making and real-world business simulations, the participating delegates were pushed to think beyond conventional limits, fostering creativity and leadership.

After two days of rigorous competition, the event concluded with a grand closing ceremony in the Shamim Khan Hall, where the top-performing delegations were honoured for their outstanding achievements. Lahore Grammar School Defence was awarded Best Delegation, while International School Lahore (ISL) secured the title of Runner-Up Best Delegation, marking their exceptional performances across multiple categories.

ABC XII was not just a competition, it was a celebration of talent, teamwork, and business acumen. Months of meticulous planning, dedication, and passion from the ABC team ensured a seamless and unforgettable experience for all participants. As Aitchison College continues to set new benchmarks for academic and co-curricular excellence, ABC remains a beacon light for the next generation of business leaders, innovators, and visionaries.

'All the World's Stage' - Junior School Annual Plays, 2025

The highly anticipated annual plays were staged on Thursday, 23^rd January, and Friday, 24^th January 2025, showcasing the talents of our Upper Primary and Lower Primary students, respectively. Our young performers participated in the plays with enthusiasm and energy, demonstrating their exceptional acting skills. The budding artists of the Junior School delivered a remarkable show through their outstanding performances. Mr Atif Aslam honoured the Lower Primary Play as the Chief Guest. The Principal of Aitchison College, S.M. Turab Hussain Sb graced the Upper Primary Play with his esteemed presence, adding a special touch to these memorable events

Triangular Rugby Fixture

The Triangular Rugby Fixture was held on January 24th, 2025. The following teams participated in the Fixture:

Aitchison College
Crescent College
Alpha Rugby Academy

The encounter in the preliminary phase was gruelling. Aitchison College and Alpha Rugby Academy made it to the Final. It was a tightly contested encounter in which Aitchison triumphed in the end. The final score was 17/5 in favour of Aitchison College. The event culminated with Mr Umer Zaman, Games Master and Head of Sport, Mr Shahid Memood Aslam, the Sports Ambassador, distributing trophies and cups.

Sway of Speech: Malik Chiragh Challenge Cup for the Best English Speaker at Aitchison

“The best speeches come from the heart and reflect your passion. Speak as if your life depended on it.” Rave Robinson.

The Malik Chiragh Challenge Cup 2024 upheld its tradition of excellence, bringing together Aitchison College’s finest orators in a competition that tested intellect, articulation, and presence of mind. Every year, the event provides a platform for students to showcase their rhetorical prowess while engaging in thought-provoking discourse before a distinguished audience.

The adjudication panel consisted of Mr. Awaid Irshad, Barrister Momin Malik, and Mr. M. Murtaza: all distinguished Old Boys. They brought forth their expertise to the judging process, ensuring a transparent win. They were gracious enough to provide general and individual feedback to all speakers.

After a series of compelling performances, Ryeid Hanif emerged as the winner, confidently displaying remarkable eloquence and argumentation. M. Lajwar Jamal secured second place, while M. Ali Musa Khan claimed third, demonstrating exceptional skill and composure.

The Malik Chiragh Challenge Cup remains a hallmark of Aitchison College’s commitment to intellectual rigour and eloquence, inspiring generations of students to master the art of public speaking.

In the Love of Riflery: Aitchison College vs ACOBA Rifle Shooting Competition

The Aitchison College Rifle Shooting team delivered an impressive clean sweep against ACOBA's Rifle Shooting Squad during the 4th ACOBA Rifle Shooting Fixture. The competition was held on January 25, 2025. They performed remarkably and secured the top five positions, with a standout score setting the tone for future success.

The 1^st position went to S. M. Ismail Shah of C2H who scored an impressive 85/100 points. The 2^nd position went to Musa Ali Butt of H2F who scored 82/100 points and was followed closely by Rayyan Amir of H1H who scored a total of 81/100 points. The 4^th and 5^th positions went to M. Abdullah Shahid (79/100 points) and Syam Asad Malik (78/100 points) respectively. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Aitchison College Rifle Shooting team's fourth consecutive victory against ACOBA.

In the end, respected Mr Khalid Noon Sb, the Bursar, Mr Umer Zaman Khan, Games Master and Head of Sports, Ms Amina Kamran, Headmistress of Senior School; and Mr Abdul Moghny, an Old Boy, distributed medals and trophies among the position holders.

An Evening of Wisdom Sharing at Shirazi House

‘Wisdom, prudence, and patriotism have marked every step of our progress thus far.’—Alexander H. Stephens

Shirazi House proudly hosted its second formal dinner, welcoming esteemed Aitchisonians and distinguished guests to share their knowledge with our young students. The evening was graced by the worthy Principal, Dr. S.M. Turab Hussain, the Bursar, Khalid Noon Sb and the Headmistress, Senior School Ms. Amina Kamran making it a memorable occasion of learning, inspiration and prudence sharing. It was an evening filled with inspiring speeches, shared experiences, and reflections on the values of leadership, growth, and tradition. The event highlighted the strong bond between past and present members of the Aitchison community.

Hali Challenge Cup for the Best Urdu Speaker of Aitchison College

The Hali Challenge Cup, with a history spanning over fifty years, is a prestigious event held in honour of Maulana Altaf Hussain Hali. He was one of the most renowned poets and intellectual leaders of the Muslim world in the Asian subcontinent. Altaf Hussain Hali, dubbed as one of the ‘anaasir-i-khamsa’ or ‘the Five Elements of Urdu Literature’ by Mehdi Ifadi (1870-1921), was among the five most significant authors who influenced Urdu literature in the latter half of the 19th century. His brief teaching stint at Aitchison is always remembered in good words.

This year, the First Round of the competition took place on Monday, January 20, 2025, with fifteen talented students participating. After a rigorous selection process, ten finalists advanced to the Final Round, which was held on January 23, 2025. The event culminated with Ali Saif from Jubilee House, Class H1, being crowned as the Best Urdu Speaker of Aitchison College. The event further cemented the significance and legacy of this long-celebrated tradition.