MY SCHOOL IN PAST !!

Class VII E

(1975 TILL PRESENT)

E - 1 3 6 & E - 1 3 7 B L O C K 7 G U L S H A N - E - I Q B A L K A R A C H I

2011-2012

2012-2013

PREFACE

The Beaconhouse School System is one of the largest private school networks in the world.

Established in November 1975 Beaconhouse has since grown to a global network of private

schools, institute, and universities giving education to over 244,000 students from pre-school to

post-graduation. Beaconhouse school system has now grown into an international company

with independent divisions in nine countries!!! Its activities extend beyond education in some

countries.

Beaconhouse School System Gulshan Middle II was established in 2011 and we all hope that it

flourishes on. It is a huge branch approximately 3-4 thousand yards and the ground is 1500

yards. The children in our school learn in many different styles. They learn through audio-visual

aids example having Skype sessions with authors of their book, multimedia, or their physical

sense using a hands-on approach.

Acknowledgement

We whole heartedly thank

Ms Ayesha Siddiqui for guiding us.

Ms Maryum Nisar for supervising us.

Sir Muhammad Syed for helping us throughout the project.

We would also thank the interviewers for their co-operation.

Student and Staff Data

Year 2011-2012 Year 2012-2013

Number of children 320 648

Number of children Withdrawn

18 21

Number of teacher 21 45

Number of class 3 3

Number of section per Level

12 27

Class VI 9 15

Class VII 2 9

Class VIII 0 3

Physical Layout of Gulshan Middle II

Physical layout

Year 2011-2012 Year 2012-2013

Size 3x6 Meters 3x8 Meters

Rooms 15 26

Playgrounds 2 Play Grounds Large Play Ground

Canteen 1 Canteen 2 Canteens

Libraries 1 big, spacious Library Library

Labs ICT Lab ICT, Science Lab

Address D-145,Block#7,Gulshan-E-Iqbal,Karachi

E-134,135 Opposite SSGC Karachi Terminal Gulshan-E-Iqbal Karachi

Numbers of teachers

21 45

Interview with Longest Serving

Teacher

Ms Ayesha Siddiqui (Head Mistress)

Q1-How was your experience working in Gulshan

middle II?

Ans- It was an excellent experience, challenging,

interesting. It was really amazing to see students

and the branch grow.

Q2-What type of difficulties did you face in your

working experience?

Ans- It was very challenging, when we saw the branch it was completely undone. We had to

build the whole place over again. And the best thing is that we did it together-students, teachers

and the management.

Q3- What do you like the most about this branch?

Ans- I liked the ground the most, it was beautiful to see the children playing and enjoying the

space.

Q4- Did you face any difficulties during a function or occasion?

Ans- There are a lot of difficulties when there is a function, different needs and a lot of demands

but we manage easily.

Q5- What was your first impression about the branch?

Ans- I was quite scared and horrified. A lot of work had to be done. Everything was scattered,

no plants, the wall color and boards were coming out but we finally did it. I am really happy that

the staff, management and the regional office helped a lot. Even parents were very cooperative

and patient. Together we have seen the whole branch emerge.

Q6- What improvement have you observed compared to the last year?

Ans- The students are more confident than before; they are more responsible and independent.

Q7- Do you think working in this branch will influence your future or career?

Ans- Everything I do today will influence my future.

Interview with longest serving Junior Staff

Hussain (staff member)

Q1-How was your experience working in Gulshan Middle II?

Ans- It was a really good experience.

Q2-What type of difficulties did you face in your working experience?

Ans- I did not face any problem, the management is really co-operative.

Q3- What do you like the most about this branch?

Ans- There was a lot of betterment; the branch is bigger, and more spacious.

Q4- Did you face any difficulties during a function or occasion?

Ans- We had to work a lot but that is never a problem, this is something we earn from.

Q5- What was your first impression about the branch?

Ans- The branch is bigger so we will have to work more but it is fun, the branch is really airy.

Q6- What improvement have you observed compared to the last year?

Ans- My salary increased and branch is bigger.

Q7- Do you think working in this branch will influence your future or career?

Ans- Yes! Of course this is a beautiful experience.

Teaching and Learning

Interview with Teachers

Miss Saima Haq:

Interviewer: What difficulties did you face when the

school started?

Ans: As the branch was new everything was

disorderly in the start and the junior staff was new so

we faced lots of difficulties.

Interviewer: What teaching methods would you apply

for the school in future?

Ans: I am going to work to teach my students in group

and make them sit as per their skills.

Interviewer: How is your experience in Gulshan middle II?

Ans: My experience is good because when ever my students participate in any art competition

they always win and make me the winner art teacher.

Miss Samina:

Interviewer: What difficulties did you face when the

school started?

Ans: I did not face any difficulties when the school

started.

Interviewer: What teaching methods would you apply

for the school in future?

Ans: I would arrange culture collector activities.

Interviewer: How is your experience in Gulshan middle

II?

Ans: It is a great experience in Gulshan middle II.

Interview with Students

Interviewer: You were there at the time of the opening of the school. What changes /

improvements have you observed related to teaching and learning since last year?

Armeen: The improvements that I have observed are better and experienced staff that helps a

lot in different problems, more extracurricular activities to enhance children’s concepts in

different subjects. I think that better facilities and equipments have been provided to the

students.

Interviewer: What types of activities are used here and how do they help you understand the

concepts clearly?

Sheas: The type of activities which were used last year was elocution to improve our speaking

skills as well as our confidence. Different types of tournaments were organized for our physical

fitness. We also had Skype sessions with the authors of our novels at all level, class 6 had with

Maha Khan Phillip, class 7 with Gillian Cross and class 8 with Phillip Gross.

Armeen: The activities which are used now are drama festival to enhance our conversation

styles plus the confidence too. The same was with culture day in which we also got to know a

lot about our country’s culture and the importance of our country Pakistan. This year we again

had different tournaments to train us physically.

Interviewer: Alright!! One last question. What change as a student would you like in the next

academic year?

Armeen and Sheas: The changes I would like as a student are that there should be mor

activities added to the current ones, like student’ projects more interaction within BSS Schools

abroad.

Extra Curricular Activities in our Branch

Interviewer: Good Morning and how are you?

Teachers: Good Morning! We are fine.

Interviewer: I wanted to ask you about the beginning of this branch. I have been told that you

were there at the time of the opening of this school?

Ms Warisha: Yes I was there.

Ms Shahnaz: I also was there at that time.

Interviewer: Can you tell me about the branch at that time and what were the co-curricular

activities held last year?

Ms Warisha: It was a little school compared to this branch now. And the main activities were

Urdu and English Elocution, Debate Competition and much more.

Ms Shahnaz: You forgot the Cricket Tournament, Art Exhibition, Spelling Bee, and Kangaroo

Competition. And the main event was The Prize Distribution Ceremony that was held in Aga

Khan Auditorium.

Interviewer: What type of difficulties did you face in your working experience?

Ms Shahnaz: There were very few difficulties and whatever were there I overcame them easily.

Interviewer: What do you like the most about this branch?

Ms Warisha: The thing I most like about this branch is that its rooms are really airy and its staff

is really helpful and humble.

Interviewer: Thanks for all the information!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interview with Students

Interviewer: Hello!!! I wanted to ask you were you

the first students, when this branch was

established?

Students: Yes we were.

Interviewer: What fun activities were there when the

school started, what differences are made in this

school?

Abeer: The main difference is the change of the

building. The fun activities were Cricket

Tournament, Kangaroo Competition, Elocution

Contest, Field Trip to Metrological Department, Football Tournament as well, movie night and

community work, where we went to a government school and established a library there.

Interviewer: What differences are made in this branch?

Abeer: The best difference is the bigger ground and a larger library, art room and class rooms.

Wali: The thing I liked was that the branch is on main road now and people can have easy

access to it.

Interviewer: Thanks for your cooperation

Students: You’re most welcome!!!!

Cricket

Tournament

Glimpses of Activities held at Gulshan Middle II

Skype Session

with Gillian Cross

s

Skype Session with

Gillian Cross

ART COMPETITION

Skype Session

with Maha Khan

Phillips

Skype Session

with Phillip Gross Global Dignity Day

Skype Session Math

Quiz with PECHS

Middle

Book Fair

E-Book Beaconhouse Gulshan Middle II

This branch was established in 2011 supervised by Ms Ayesha Siddiqui and other staff

members. This e-book portrays Middle II's infrastructure, differences in the school of yesterday

and the school of today and many activities that took place. Discover about the longest serving

staff members and our special moments!

How do you imagine the school in 2035??

Created by: Beaconhouse School System Gulshan Middle II CLASS VII-E