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APSACS SECRETARIAT

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's Quotes

“You must devote yourselves whole-heartedly to your studies, for

that is your first obligation to yourselves, your parents and to the

State…”

“Pakistan is proud of her youth, particularly the students, who are

nation builders of tomorrow…”

“My young friends, I look forward to you as the real makers of

Pakistan…”

Vision

Investing in success for all students

Mission

Provide exemplary educational programmes of international

standards that inspire and prepare all students for success in

global environment at affordable costs.

Motto

I Shall Rise and Shine.

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PARENTS’ ORIENTATION LEAFLET

Dear Parents,

APSACS Secretariat welcomes you to the Academic Session 2019-2020! This leaflet will give you relevant information about the facilitation APSACS provides to its students. It is our pleasure to work with you to create a rich learning environment for each student. It is our conviction that students‟ success is a shared responsibility between the school, students and parents. Our mutual goal is to build a deep sense of community & well-being between children, parents & schools. It is our firm belief that schools and parents have enormous gifts to bestow upon each child. This includes the gift of enthusiasm and enriching young lives by inspiring the love of learning. Why wait for End Term results to applaud the academic achievements of your ward? Let‟s promise as a Parent to cherish small daily accomplishments. APSACS ultimate goal is not only a grandiose academic achievement. The small steps that children learn by daily engagement will enhance their learning experiences. APSACS Secretariat endeavours to invest in the academic & social development of each student. Parental enthusiasm in their child‟s learning augments this learning and moulds the child‟s personality. Active participation and presence of parents means the world to a child who values time spent by parents more than lavish and expensive objects. Your child relishes your presence not your presents. Every child can be a happy child if we (Parents & Teacher) provide a welcoming space (Home & School) where students are eager and excited to break in and not to break out. Parents must endeavour to develop a healthy connection between a child‟s school & life at home.

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The System can provide programmes on Patriotism, Values Education & Emotional Health but never forget that YOU are the main influence and partner in your child‟s success. Schools can build infrastructure, up to date curriculum, provide a comfortable & safe environment but you always were and always will be the driving force behind the amazing adventure of your child‟s success. Parents need to guide and support their child‟s learning by ensuring that the child:

attends school daily & on time

completes his home assignments

perform personal tasks and lends a helping hand to the family

indulges in healthy outdoor activities

reads daily to develop a love for reading and improve literary skills

shares school experiences so that you are aware of life at school and build a bond of mutual trust

is continuously guided in practicing values introduced in school especially Patriotism and many more which you as parents want in your child.

APSACS is aware of the fact that a strong partnership with parents will make a significant difference in each child‟s lifelong learning. It is our goal to promote excellence through determination and hard work. We look forward to a productive partnership to ensure that each child reaches her/his highest potential in life.

Director

& APSACS Secretariat Team

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Army Public Schools & Colleges System Secretariat Army Public Schools and Colleges System Secretariat serves as a central unifying body which ensures uniformity and standardization amongst branches of Army Public Schools and Colleges spread across Pakistan. The Secretariat provides strategic support to the System in Academic Planning, Curriculum, Assessment and Training. Its goal is to develop Army Public Schools & Colleges into a leading education system which is completely standardized and capable of imparting child friendly futuristic learning and quality education at affordable costs. APSAC System was established on the 3rd of October, 2005 with the Secretariat as its controlling body for technical aspects. A tremendous amount of hard work has been put in planning and establishment of policies and procedures in Curriculum Development, Assessments and Training. These efforts are bearing fruit and a visible difference can be seen. A quantum jump in student strength, performance as well as number of schools is an indicator of how APS&C are becoming the first choice for parents who are looking for quality education at affordable cost. Facilitation Extended by APSACS to Schools & Teachers

The Parents‟ Orientation Leaflet has been specially prepared by APSACS Secretariat to share Academic & Co- Curricular highlights of Session 2019-2020.

Academic Package for Schools

APSACS website provides a resource for teaching and learning as well as a forum for parents to become a part of the learning triangle. APSACS welcomes parents‟ ideas, questions & comments on the „Parental Feedback Form‟. They can access the following online facilities:

Results of their ward (http://student.apms.pk/)

Smiles – Ask the Expert (Emotional Health issues)

Ask the Career Counsellor

Parental Feedback Form

Latest information about academic and co-curricular events

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Salient Features of Academic Package 2019-20

1. 2019 APSACS Year of Digital Literacy 2. Values Education Themes:

Honouring the Teacher

Saving for e-Education ( Year of Digital Literacy) 3. School Timing shortened by 20 minutes 4. Teaching of Arabic as a Language Classes I-IV 5. Revised online Personality Development Report (Based on 21st

Century Skills to highlight the abilities that students possess) 6. Addition of information pages in the Students‟ Diaries including

Notes for Parents (all Levels) 7. Computer Science Graded subject for Class Prep-III 8. Career Counselling & University Placement Programme

(Training Sessions) 9. Online Aptitude Test for Class X 10. APSACS Publishing Boards (to display students‟ creative

scripts) 11. Spot Tests discontinued 12. Internal & External Co-Curricular Competitions Hifz-e-Quran Subject to provision of Hifz-e-Quran Certificate for admission in APS, a two years promotion is granted to Hafiz/Hafiza -e-Quran. School Book Bank

At the end of the Academic Session, Textbooks are collected and distributed among desirous students. School Bag Organization

Parents must ensure packing of school bags according to the class time-table so as to resolve the issue of heavy bags. Schools must ensure enough cupboards/storage in the classrooms so as to retain class work material. Short Term Migration (STM) Short Term Migration is a special privilege given to regular

students of APSACS in case of family emergencies. This includes permission to attend classes and appear in all Check Point Tests/ Term Examination.

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Student Dossiers

Student Dossiers facilitate transfer cases as they contain students‟ Personal Information and Academic achievements. Parent Teacher Partnership

Parents Teacher Meeting (PTM) Parents Teacher Association (PTA)

PTMs are held after every Check Point and Term Exam. Parents must ensure their presence at Parents Teacher Meetings & ensure active participation in Parents Teacher Association to guarantee maximum communication. The support and involvement of parents/guardians/grandparents is vital to instil the desired Academic & Life skills as imparted through the School Clubs functioning under the aegis of the Makerspace Programme.

Academic Support Plan APSACS believes in curbing tuition culture & has designed a practical Academic Support Plan. It is a free of cost extra coaching for students obtaining less than 45% marks. Schools must ensure implementation of the Programme so as to facilitate students requiring academic assistance.

Subjects: English & Mathematics Classes: VI-VIII & SSC, HSSC Days: Tuesday & Thursday (2:30 pm - 4:00 pm) Saturday (8:00 am – 10:00 am)

Healthy Academic Environment and Growth Opportunities

Each child is graced with a set of capacities and skills that bloom once the right conditions are provided. Let us prepare the home and the school as the ideal resources that provide maximum support and the right conditions for personal and educational growth. Let us cultivate and refine language, communication, reason, logic and creativity in each child. Let us open their minds

to infinite possibilities and pave the way to a BRAVE NEW WORLD.

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Children are born curious and immensely imaginative. Human talent is diverse, unique, hidden and dynamic. It blossoms and matures as there is immeasurable potential for growth in it. APSACS focuses on empowering students with a good education and use it to build a country worthy of their boundless promise. APSACS has an Anti-Corporal Punishment Policy. APSACS exercises Zero Tolerance towards corporal punishment. Students are groomed to value the Value of Learning. APSACS believes in investing in human capital so as to reap maximum dividends in the form of transformation in their outlook. Time and expertise are funnelled in each student so as to develop them into reflective individuals.

It is our endeavour to develop the skills and mindsets in each child to develop a more sustainable and prosperous world. The aim of APSACS is to prepare students as world citizens, socially responsible and conscientious individuals of a global community.

Patriotism

Pakistaniat

The spirit of nationalism will be highlighted through: 1. Singing of National Anthem in Morning/Class Assemblies

(Mandatory for Staff & Students) 2. Flag Pins to be worn by all staff

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3. Focus and implementation of Pakistaniat in the syllabi Ideology of Pakistan and Pakistan Movement Teachers, parents and students form the triangle which bears the responsibility of formal education as well as moral and holistic development of a child.

There is a dire need to develop proper perspective about what led to the creation of Pakistan. The whole school environment must be an embodiment of “Patriotism”, right from the physical environment (Daily National Anthem & Flag hoisting, Portraits of Quaid-e-Azam & Allama Iqbal, Special School Assemblies, House System -Unity, Faith, Discipline, Tolerance. School Uniform, Notebooks, Student Diaries, Academic Calendars, The Flag of Pakistan and Display of National Anthem & Quaid‟s Corner also highlight the concept. APSACS makes it mandatory for the Principal, Section Heads, Staff (teaching and ancillary) and students to always rise for the National Anthem and sing it with Pride and Devotion.

Parents should also discuss the significance of the colours of the National flag, National Anthem, APSACS uniform & stationery. They must ensure through

personal example and

stress on buying products made in Pakistan. APSACS has initiated a Region-wide campaign to inculcate the culture of buying Pakistani goods. Assessment & Examination

Human intelligence is diverse; it is compromised by the toxic pressure of fear, competition and exam phobia. As parents, let learning be natural & not forced on your child. People learn best when they want to learn, according to their inclination, aptitude and skills set. APSACS A&E Deptt. designs Tests to gauge performance level with progression and not regression in mind.

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The ideal state for maximum learning to take place is low stress and high challenge. Curb competition and allow utmost learning to take place. Stress and anxiety always restrict learning. APSACS gauges students‟ academic performance through the following:

Preparation for Entry Test Series

(PETS) H S S

C

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APSACS Annual Academic Excellence Awards APSACS recognizes Academic accomplishments as well as those in the field of Sports through Annual Academic Excellence Awards.

APSACS Holistic Programmes

Values Education Programme. APSACS exercises ZERO Tolerance Policy regarding drugs, substance use, possession of arms and ammunition, vandalism, offensive religious, ethnic, social material or Anti-State, Anti-Pakistan / Anti-Armed Forces propaganda / literature.

Gratitude Day

Peace & Harmony (Conflict Management, Prevention of Bullying, Cyber Crime Awareness)

APSACS Early Years Tarbiat Programme

Stay Safe & Smile Programme (Physical, Psychological and Emotional Safety)

Crisis Management Programme

APSACS Model United Nations (AMUN)

Sarsabz -o - Shadab Pakistan

Anti- Drugs Awareness Programme (in collaboration with Anti-Narcotics Force)

Community Service Programmes in collaboration with external partners

APSACS Sports Programme

Career Counselling & University Placement Programme

Inclusion Programme

Makerspace Programme (Clubs & Societies & Student Council)

APSACS Ideas Expo

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Academic Programmes

Bibliophiles READ Programme

Write / e- Write Programme

Spoken English Improvement Programme (SEIP)

Listening English Improvement Programme (LEIP)

Makerspace Programme

APSACS has introduced interesting and engaging Clubs so as to inculcate the joy of learning in each child. The primary aim of Clubs is to infuse excitement & exuberance. Clubs equip students with an excellent sense of reasoning, high confidence, honesty, integrity, respect and innovation.

APSACS earnestly believes that academic curriculum is augmented and complemented by engaging students in Clubs and co-curricular activities. These activities help students to be well rounded and well grounded. Parents must encourage their children to sign-up for Clubs according to their natural ability and volunteer in Clubs in accordance with their inclination. The Club activities transform students‟ personality by infusing a positive mindset. Makerspace will be the manifestation and face under which all APSACS Clubs & Societies will function on Saturdays or two hours after school (any day specified by the school). The timeframe for clubs is convenient so as to facilitate the parents.

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All projects prepared during the Science & Art Exhibition will fall under the aegis of the Makerspace Programme and exhibited during a week – long APSACS Ideas Expo. Parents‟ active participation in Clubs‟ Activities is a practical manifestation of their love for their child. Parents must appreciate and take pride in students‟ endeavors and ensure maximum participation in the activities and exhibition.

Being mindful of the divergent tastes and talent of students, different 21st Century Skills have been identified under the following Clubs:

Life Skills Clubs

Grooming Club

Health Club (Yoga, Martial Arts, First Aid Training, Disaster Risk Management etc.)

Anti-Bullying Club

Career Counselling Club

Qiraat and Na‟at Club

Dramatics Club(Eng/Urdu)

Story Telling Club (Puppetry/ Theatre)

Debates Club ( Oratory)

Young Journalists‟ Club ( Print & Social Media)

Poetry Club( English / Urdu)

Language Club (Language Learning Club)

Audio-Visual Club (Photography/Videography)

Direction Club( DOP- Director of Photography)

Graphic Designing Club (Photoshop etc.)

Music Club (Instruments & Singing)

Culinary Club ( Cooking & Baking)

Crafts Club (Pottery, Paper Mache, Wood Work- Carpentry)

Nature Club (Animal Lovers Club, Camping Club, Poultry, Gardening: Flora & Fauna, Composting, Horticulture)

Science Clubs

Recycling Club (Recovering & Re-creation)

Digital Literacy Club (IT skills, MS Office, web development/ designing, data entry, SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, Social Media Marketing), Scan/Print/Photocopying

Robotics Club

APP Club (APP Development)

Mini Mechanics Club (Home Appliances/Equipment Repair, Mobile Repair, Automobile Basic Maintenance)

Financial Literacy Club

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APSACS Sports Programme

Outdoor Games (Girls)

Cricket

Netball

Hockey

Badminton

Squash

Table Tennis

Outdoor Games (Boys)

Cricket

Basketball

Hockey

Squash

Table Tennis

Football Indoor Games

Chess

Carom Board

Scrabble

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Army Public Schools & Colleges System Secretariat Secretariat Block, Army Central Library, Tameez-ud-Din Road,

Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Phone:92-51-5147615

Email: apsacssectt@gmail.com Website: www. apsacssectt.edu.pk