Quest for Excellence

Prospectus

2016-17

ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL DHAI PHASE I

I would like to warmly welcome you to the family of

APS. Education is a necessity of today’s highly

competitive world & schooling plays the role of a

foundation for every child. If the foundation is solid,

the child will be groomed to a useful & responsible

member of the society.

Therefore, we try to give our students an education balancing

academic leadership, character building, self discovery & spiritual

welfare. The APS DHAI Phase 1 is well equipped with latest

technology to fasten today’s widening intellectual pursuits,

maintaining the interactions with the parents, so that we can prepare

today’s student for tomorrow’s world. As educationist, it is our job to

cultivate the soil in the garden of knowledge caring for our little

seedlings day to day.

Thank You.

Dr. Amina Naeem Shafi

Phd (Edn) Msc (Math) M.A (E.P.M) B.Ed

Message By The Principal

Welcome To APS DHAI PHASE 1

Army Public School (APS) is located in

Sector B, Phase 1, DHA Islamabad. The

school enrolls students from Play Group

to Grade X and is a part of APSACS. The

APSACS because of its quality education

has earned enviable status and

reputation among the institutions of its

kind in Pakistan. It follows policies and

guidelines given in National Education

Policy and directives issued by APSACS

in letter and spirit. Due emphasis is laid

on character building and personality

development of the children.

Vision: “To be an exemplary educational

institution which is future oriented,

responsive to change and teaches students

strive for the highest possible

achievement.”

Mission: “To develop young students with

active and creative minds, a sense of

understanding and compassion for others,

and the courage to act on their beliefs. We

stress the holistic development of each

child’s spiritual, moral, intellectual, social,

emotional and physical growth to provide

them safe, caring environment where

psychiatric, educational and social

challenges can best develop the skill and

character necessary to rejoin the society.”

The school is being run in line with other Army Public Schools and is

managed by a Governing Body comprising:

Chairman• VICE PRESIDENT DHA ISLAMABAD

Member• ADMINISTRATOR DHA ISLAMABAD

Secretary• SECRETARY DHA ISLAMABAD

Member• GM SCHOOLS

Member• PRINCIPAL

GOVERNING BODY

Executive Committee

President• Administrator DHA Islamabad

Secretary• Secretary DHA Islamabad

Member• GM Schools DHA Islamabad

Member• Principal

Member• Section Head

Member• Rep Fin Dte DHA Islamabad

Principal : Dr. Amina Naeem Shafi

Established on: 1st February 2012

School Location: Sector B, Phase 1, DHA Islamabad

Telephone: 051-5122870-2

Email: apsdhaiph1@gmail.com

Summer School Timings Winter School Timings

Class Monday – Thursday Friday

PG 08:30 – 11:30 08:30 – 11:30

KG 08:00 – 12:30 08:00 – 11:35

Prep 07:30 – 12:45 07:30 – 11:35

I – X 07:30 – 01:35 07:30 – 12:20

Class Monday – Thursday Friday

PG 09:00 – 12:00 09:00 – 12:00

KG 08:00 – 12:30 08:00 – 12:00

Prep 08:00 – 01:15 08:00 – 12:00

I – X 08:00 – 02:05 08:00 – 12:40

School Vitals

Admission to all classes shall be granted on the

basis of eligibility and merit through entrance

test normally carried out in February/March each

year depending on availability of seats.

The results shall be approved by the Executive

Committee/Principal. In case of transfer from

another APS, policy of APSACS shall be observed.

Application for admission on prescribed form

attached at the end of prospectus must be

submitted to the institution on due dates.

Procedures for admission:

Student Registration

Announcement of Test Date.

Test of following subjects will be taken.

Pre-school is headed by Mrs. Lubna Imran

(M.Ed. & Post Graduate Montessori Diploma) who

Class KG - VII

Class VIII - X

Comp

/ Bio

Urdu Math English

Math

Chemistry

Physics

English Urdu

Admission Policy

Recommended Age Groups Class Age of Children

Play Group 3 + Years

Nursery 4 + Years

Prep 5 + Years

Class I 6 + Years

Class II 7 + Years

Class III 8 + Years

Class IV 9 + Years

Class V 10 + Years

Class VI 11 + Years

Class VII 12 + Years

Class VIII 13 + Years

Class IX 14 + Years

Pre -School

PG-PREP

Social Science (oral)

English

Urdu

Math

Islamiat (oral)

General Knowledge

(oral)

Value Education

Arts

Computer

Pre-School faculty members are all

Montessori trained, highly motivated

and well equipped with the

knowledge to shape and mould the

lives of young kids. They are

providing safe, caring and

conducive environment to the

students where they grow and learn.

They are facilitating students by

merging the APSACS curriculum

with Montessori method of teaching.

To ensure maximum independent

learning and developing 21st

Century skills, teaches practice

activity based teaching.

PRE-SCHOOL

Junior

School

I-III

Science

English

Urdu

Math

Islamiat

Computer

Value Education

Arts

Junior

Section

Mrs. Musarat Hayat

(MA English & Diploma TEFL)

is an experienced, innovative

& well motivated Section

Head of Junior Section. She

has a sound knowledge of

schooling business information

and has attended various

training workshops arranged

by APSACS.

Junior School comprises a team of

highly motivated, enthusiastic and

dedicated teachers who are well

equipped with latest technology to

inculcate 21st Century skills in

young generation. They set clear

goals, use valid and appropriate

activities to shape young minds

and conscience.

Middle

Section

Mrs. Saima Naveed

(MA English Literature &

Adv. Diploma English

Linguistics) is the Section

Head of both Middle &

Senior Section who has

strong leadership, strategic

thinking, & teaching

management abilities. She

is APSACS trained and has

a vast experience of SSC

level.

Middle

School

IV-VII

Science

English

Urdu

Math

Islamiat

Computer

History

Geography

Social Studies

Arts

Middle school faculty members display

enthusiasm for their subject. They

know how to modify their teaching

strategies according to particular

students, subject matter and learning

environment. They are concerned with

developing their students’ critical

thinking skills, problem solving skills

and problem approach behaviour. Use

of latest technology is encouraged to

keep the students abreast with the

modern world.

High

School

VIII-X

Chemistry

English

Urdu

Math

Islamiat

Computer/

Biology

Social Studies/

Pak Studies

Physics

The school is affiliated with

Federal Board of Intermediate and

Secondary Education (FBISE) at

SSC Level. Senior section

comprises of highly qualified,

dedicated and result oriented

faculty members. The section

takes pride in having two M.Phil

teachers along with other subject

specialists. Teachers are well

experienced & well trained to

prepare students for Board

Examinations and to meet

futuristic challenges.

Senior Section

Academic Session:

Play Group – III

Continuous Assessment comprises, checkpoint tests, class work,

Reading / Oral / Mental Math, Spot tests & Student portfolios.

No Term Examination.

IV - VIII Continuous Assessment comprises of checkpoint tests, class

work, Reading / Oral /Mental Math/Projects/ Practicals & Spot

tests.

Term Examinations.

Final Report First Term Consolidated Result + Second Term Consolidated

Result

IX-X (SSC Level) Class Tests

First Term Examination

Send Ups Examination

Pre-Board Examination

Board Examination (as per FBISE schedule)

Assessment & Examination Policy

First Term - April – October

Second Term - November – March

Board

Exams

Winter Uniform

For Girls

Full sleeves white shirt with

slits,edging done in felt

green.

White shalwarWhite socks

and black shoesBlack and white hair accessories

Dark green sweater/blazer.

Green sash/White dupatta with green

edging

(For Middle/Senior Section)

School Uniform

Winter Uniform

For BoysFull sleeves white shirt with grey trousers

Black socks and black

shoes with laces

Dark green baseball cap with APSACS insignia

(Optional)

APSACS

neck tie and APSACS belt

Dark green sweater/blazer.

Summer Uniform

For Girls

Full sleeves white shirt

with slits,edging done in felt

green.

White shalwar

White socks and black

shoes

Black and white hair accessories

Green sash/White dupatta with green

edging

(For Middle/Senior Section)

Summer Uniform

For Boys

Full sleeves white shirt with grey

trousers

Black socks and black shoes with

laces

Dark green baseball cap with APSACS insignia

(Optional)

APSACS neck tie and APSACS belt

The institution demands a high order of punctuality & regularity from its students.

Students must reach school at least 5 minutes before the morning

assembly. Students coming after school timings will not be allowed

to enter the school.

Leave application must be submitted in writing before morning

assembly, if the student has to be absent.

Absence without intimation for a period of more than one week

will render a student liable to withdrawal/expulsion from the

institution.

Failure to submit application for leave will render a student to fine of Rs. 50/- per day.

Students suffering from contagious diseases are not

permitted to attend the institution.

The institution is no way responsible / accountable for loss of

books, equipments, money or any other valuables lost by the

students.

Students are not allowed to see visitors in the institution.

No students can invite any outsider in the school without

prior permission of the Principal.

Consent of the parents for excursion or educational trips arranged by the school is asked

in writing. The school takes no responsibility for any damage/mishap during such trips.

No sectarian or political functions are permitted to be held by the students in the school

premises.

School reserves the right to transfer the child to any other campus of DHAI at any time. School/DHA authorities have the rights to take action against Parents/ Guardians for their misconduct.

Mobile

Phones are

strictly not

allowed

Discipline & Conduct

Following offences can render a student

liable to disciplinary action as deemed

appropriate by the Discipline Committee

Indiscipline, cheating, stealing or immoral conduct.

Breaking Institution’s bounds.

Rudeness to staff.

Keeping firearms and other lethal weapons.

Willfully damaging Institution’s property.

Being habitually untidy, unpunctual and neglecting Institution’s order.

Showing consistently poor performance in academics.

Leaving Institution’s premises without prior permission.

Smoking and using narcotics.

Any other offence deemed to be serious enough by the Institution’s Discipline Committee.

International Competitions

International Painting & Essay

Writing Competition by HRCA (2013)

Consolation Prize

Participation Certificates

School Shield

Growing Garden Quiz (By Green

Living Association)

(2013)

Selection of Green Angel

Participation Certificates

Certificates of

Appreciation for Principal

& Section Heads

International Students Arts IQ Contest by PCA

(2013)

2 x Silver Medals

Participation Award for

School

Participation Certificates

for all Participants

4th International Painting & Essay

Writing Competition by HRCA (2014)

1 Gold Medal

3 JXD Game players

Participation Certificates

3rd Campus Quiz by Green Living

Association

(2015)

Participation Certificates

5th International Students Arts IQ Contest by PCA

(2015)

1 x Gold Medal

1 x Silver Medal

Participation Certificates

for all Participants

ISA Award Winner

APS DHAI Phase 1 has been accredited as

International School by British Council.

2015-2018

As our school students safety, health and well

being is of prime importance for all members of

the school. Therefore, school maintains a proper

‘Sick Room’ under trained Nursing Staff. First aid

facilities are available at the ‘Sick Room’.

The school has a fairly well stocked and well

equipped library to provide a wide range of

books and resources supporting learning

throughout the key stages and foster a reading

and informative culture that promotes

independent, motivated readers and learners.

Physical education instills a strong sense of team work, self worth, discipline and flexibility among students. Therefore, adequate arrangements for varied physical activities for all age groups have been made in school. The school is well equipped with sport items to prepare the students under the guidance of trained female DPE and male PTI to meet the fitness challenges.

Medical Facilities

Library

Sports

School Facilities

Laboratory is an important mean of instruction in science because it provides training and arouses pupil’s interests. The school has well equipped & well furnished Science & Computer Labs for Pre, Junior, Middle & High School. The Science lab helps in hand-on and project based activities for the students to create better teaching and enriched learning, to face the challenges of present Era.

The prime responsibility of a

school is to ensure safe & secure

environment for students.APS

DHAI Phase 1 has taken solid

security plan. These including

fencing around school building,

installation of CCTV cameras,

armed security guards, parking of

vehicles at some distance from the school and ensuring the students drill within

the premises of the school.

Light refreshments along with snacks and other eatables are available in the tuck

shop at reasonable prices.

Science / Computer Laboratories

Tuck Shop

Security

GUIDE MAP –DHAI Army Public School Phase – I

School Campus

DHAI

Army Public School

Sector B, Phase I, DHA Islamabad Ph:051-5122870-2

www.dhaiaps.com