PAF Public School , Sargodha , is a residential institution run on classical public school lines.  It prepares boys for the Secondary and Intermediate Examinations held by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Sargodha .  The aim is to impart quality education as well as to provide a healthy environment 8that would help produce confident, disciplined and courageous young men possessing a strong character and qualities of Command and Leadership.  In order to mould and develop an all round moral and intellectual personality of the young students, an all out attempt is made to achieve a ‘whole man and an officer concept’.  The efforts are specially aimed at imbibing in them a spirit of service towards the nation as proud, motivated and fine young gentlemen.

Location

PAF Public School is situated in Sargodha on PAF Road , close to the PAF Base Mushaf.  Amidst the numerous lush green playing fields and towering trees, the two story main School Building presents a majestic look. The other buildings comprise a mosque, an auditorium, eight lodging ‘Houses’, a messing block, a canteen and a hospital for students. The green surroundings and the imposing building lend a serene and majestic look to the School.  Residential accommodation for the Principal, Vice Principal and the School faculty is located within the School campus.

Staff

Highly qualified, experienced and dedicated teaching staff is engaged round the clock for education and training in the School.  To provide effective and efficient supervision, the two faculties, Science and Humanities, are divided into academic departments:

Humanities        : English, Urdu , Pakistan Studies and  Islamic Education.

Sciences           : Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Sciences.

In addition, the senior most instructor of each subject heads of department and supervises instruction and deals with other related matters. Physical training and drill of the students is supervised by the physical fitness and drill instructors.  The other staff comprises the Administrative Officer. Bursar, Doctor, Psychologist, Khateeb for the Mosque and the requisite ministerial staff.

Curriculum

8The students are prepared for the Secondary School Certificate and Intermediate Examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha. The following subjects are taught:

 (a)       Secondary School Certificate Examination

            English, Urdu, Islamiat , Pakistan Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer

               Science.

 (b)       Intermediate Examination (Pre-Engineering Group)

             English, Urdu, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Religious  Education

Islamiat is a compulsory subject and the essentials of religion are taught in the classrooms.  Motivational talks and prayers in the School mosque amply supplement religious education in the classrooms.

Examinations

The School holds internal examinations to assess the ability of the students and prepare them for the Board Examinations.  Progress tests, Send Ups and Pre-Board Examinations is a regular feature of the School schedule in this regard.

The parents / guardians are regularly informed of their son’s / ward’s overall performance and attitude.  The weak students take extra coaching classes in the evening.  However, a student showing consistent poor performance is withdrawn from the School.

PAF Public School Sargodha has always produced outstanding results in Board Examinations.  The boys take full advantage of the conducive academic atmosphere at the School and are among the top position holders in the Board Examinations.

Daily  Schedule

The daily schedule is made with a view to make the best use of the available time.  The routine program aims at providing adequate time for the activities that help, shape and develop the students’ personality in accordance with the envisaged aims and objectives.  As such an appropriate stress is laid on academic, moral, intellectual, physical and extra-curricular activities.

Games, Physical Training and Drill

With the notion that sports fields are instrumental in preparing young players for their adult roles in the battlefield of life, the School has made sports an essential and integral part of boys’ training.  Afternoon games are compulsory for all the students. For this purpose, the School has the facilities of six lush green Football grounds, five Hockey fields, five Basketball courts, one Squash court, one Cricket / Athletics field, one Gymnasium and one Swimming Pool. For indoor games like Table Tennis, Carom board, Chess, and Draft, the facility is provided in each of the eight boarding Houses.  Besides, these boys receive training in Karate and Gymnastics as well.  They are also given an orientation in drill for their future careers in the armed forces.

Friendly Fixtures

To inculcate sportsman spirit in the boys and help them expand their circle of friends, the School plays friendly fixtures against the institutions of repute like PAF Public School Lower Topa, Military College Jhelum, Cadet College Hassanabdal, Cadet College Petaro,  Aitchison College Lahore and other similar institutions.

Library and Audio-Visual Aids

The School has a well-equipped library manned by a trained librarian and other staff.  In addition, a small library has been established in each ‘House” to help the students develop the habit of reading.  Modern educational aids like OHPs, Multi Media Projector, etc.  are used to make classroom instruction more effective.

Language  Lab

To provide the students ample exposure to spoken English, the School has established a well-equipped Language Lab.  The boys are exposed to a variety of well-chosen language programs and given enough opportunity to polish their spoken expression under the guidance of trained teachers.

Computer  Labs

In order to keep pace with the technological advancement, especially with the boom in Information Technology, the School has established two state of art computer labs. These are  equipped with  P4 computers, multimedia and round the clock internet access. The boys are encouraged to keep E-mail addresses and are given a sound orientation in Microsoft Office & IT.

 House System

Students are accommodated in eight Houses named after famous aircraft like Attacker, Falcon, Fury, Halifax , Mirage, Star fighter, Sabre and Tempest..

A House organizes its own study periods, social functions, excursions, swimming, indoor and outdoor games, etc. Each House is under the charge of a Housemaster who is assisted by an Assistant Housemaster and a Physical Training Instructor (PTI).

In order to train students in shouldering responsibility and exercise of authority, there are a number of student appointments. A boy from the senior most entry is made Head boy of the School on his overall performance. Each House has a House Captain who is assisted by the School Prefect and two House Prefects. House Captain is a student in charge of the various House activities.

These activities go a long way in promoting team work and spirits de corps.  Also, to inculcate competitive spirit and a sense of achievement, Inter House competitions are held in various games / activities viz all outdoor sports, (hockey, football, basketball), athletics, drill, swimming, qira’at, debates, current affairs and cleanliness.  Separate shields and trophies are awarded to the winner of each competition.  The Quaid-i-Azam Trophy is awarded to the overall Champion House.

Medical

For quick, round the clock medical care, the School has a hospital headed by an Air Force doctor with the necessary staff to assist him. For further specialized treatment, the boys are sent to the PAF Hospital adjacent to the PAF Base, Mushaf where they are admitted in the Officer’s Ward.  The PAF Hospital is an updated facility with almost all specialists available round the clock.

To guard against epidemics, vaccination and inoculation is carried out periodically.  Students are medically examined in all respects, and a proper individual health record is maintained.  The School also has an isolation ward for the segregation of patients suffering from infectious diseases.

In case a student needs an operation, all out efforts are made to inform the parents / guardians.  However, if there is no time to inform them, such students are operated upon without any delay.  The Parents / guardians of students are required to submit a written permission for emergent, lifesaving surgery.  In case of an emergency the authority rests with the Principal.

Uniform

It is mandatory for students to be in the prescribed dress during school hours.  They are not permitted to wear private clothes or shoes.  The uniforms / shorts / track suits are provided to the students by the School.

School Mess

The School Mess is run by a committee presided by the Principal.  Students are also associated with the management of the Mess.  One representative from each House is a member of the Mess Committee that meets regularly to draw up the menu and discuss ways and means of improving the Mess. Meals include breakfast, long break (tea / snacks / milk-shake), lunch and dinner.  Seasonal fruit at lunch and sweet dishes at dinner are essential items of a wholesome and balanced diet.

Clubs

The School offers the students a wide variety of extra curricular activities and the students can participate in any of them according to their individual interest and inclination. Some of the major clubs include:

Internet Club,  Science Club, Wood Work Club, Clay Modeling Club, Arts and Music Club, etc.

Recreational Activities

Picnics are arranged regularly.  The boys are taken to various recreational spots around Sargodha .  Also, a camping trip is annually made to Lower Topa , Murree by the senior most entry.  Besides these excursions, various educational visits are also a part of training schedule at the School.

Indemnity Bond for Gliding Training

Parents / guardians are required to submit a gliding training Indemnity Bond on initial joining of their sons / wards.

School Magazine

The School Magazine is published annually in two sections (English / Urdu) and contains articles and essays written by the students.  Every student is given a copy on payment.

Commemoration of National Days

The boys stay in the School on National Days like Pakistan Day, Iqbal Day, Defence Day, Quaid-e-Azam Birthday and Death Anniversary.  Lectures / Seminars are held on these occasions in which the entire School participates.

Terms And Holidays

The academic year is divided into two terms:

        1^st Term                                   :           January  to May

        2^nd Term                                   :           August,  to December

At the end of each term specified holidays are allowed. Also, the boys with excellent performance in the examination are sent on recreation trips as a reward. Students are not permitted to stay in the School premises during the holidays.  All traveling expenses are to be borne by the parents.  It is also the responsibility of the parents / guardians to make the traveling arrangements for their sons / wards.

Leave

Leave, other than the holidays authorized by the School, is not granted except in exceptional circumstances as per policy.

Visits

The students are permitted to receive visitors once a month on scheduled Sundays during the term.  The visit dates are communicated to the parents at the beginning of the term.

Correspondence

Parents / guardians seeking any information regarding their son / ward must address all correspondence only to the Principal or the Vice Principal.  The School has the facility of a PCO.  The boys can make calls to their parents / guardians on payment. For an emergency message the parents may contact the respective Housemaster at his residence phone number.

 Post Office

The Post Office facility is available at the School.

SCHOOL RULES

 Students are NOT permitted to keep the following:

a.                   Transistors, video games and electric appliances.

b.                  Unauthorized medicines.

c.                   Money (other than authorized pocket money).

d.                  Valuables.

 Students guilty of the following offences will be expelled.

      a.                  Cheating, lying, stealing and any other immoral conduct.

b.                  Willfully and deliberately damaging the School property.

c.                   Keeping fire-arms or knives of large size, etc.

d.                  Breaking bounds.

e.                  Rudeness to staff and seniors. Rude behavior of students’ Parents / guardians towards staff. 

f.                    Being absent from class and any other School activity without proper permission or cause.

g.                   Being habitually unpunctual, untidy and slovenly.

h.                   Continuously giving a poor performance in academics.

j.                      Smoking.

k.                    Non-payment of development charges.

 THE DECISIONS TAKEN BY THE PRINCIPAL IN ALL DISCIPLINARY CASES ARE FINAL AND CANNOT BE CHALLENGED.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR THE RETENTION OF STUDENTS AT PAF PUBLIC SCHOOL , SARGODHA

Medical Examination

(a) The students will be required to undergo an annual medical examination by the School Medical Officer

 during the five year stay at PAF Public School , Sargodha . Medically unfit students will be discharged.

(b) Medical Examination by CMB will be held during the final year. Only Fit      students will appear before the

 ISSB.

                 Matric

                 (a) After completion of Matric, only those obtaining First Division (Grade A & B) shall be retained

                 for further studies up to FSc.

                 (b) After F Sc, a student fulfilling the required criteria for joining the PAF will be permitted to

                 join PAF Academy Risalpur for professional and flying training.

 

Email :	pafpss@yahoo.co.uk  ,  pafpss@hotmail.com
Principal :	92-483-722983, 92-483-729702-3 -234
Vice Principal :	92-483-729702-3 - 203
Admission Cell :	92-483-724156
Progress Section :	92-483-729702-3 -330
Telephone Exchange :	92-483-729702-3
Postal Address:	PAF Public School, PAF Road, Sargodha