Cadet College Ghotki
| Cadet College Ghotki(CCG) | |
|---|---|
 Administration block Striving For Excellence | |
| Location | |
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Mirpur Mathelo, Sindh Pakistan Sindh | |
| Information | |
| Type | Military High School |
| Established | 2010 |
| Area | 251 acres (1.02 km2) |
| Colour(s) | Red |
| Demonym | Ghotkians |
| Houses | 5 |
| Website | http://ccg.edu.pk/ |
Cadet College Ghotki is an educational institution from grade 7 to grade 12, in the northern province of Sindh in Pakistan in Mirpur Mathelo about 90 km from Sukkur. The college was inaugurated in November 2010. The first badge consisted of 7th and 8th class. In year 2014 the college got its all classes from 7th to 12th grade. The first badge has successfully passed out in May 2015. Developing of the leadership qualities like initiative, power of decision, self-confidence and action through character building activities is an essential component of the training scheme. Detection and elimination of negative traits of personality like selfishness, violence, cheating, shortcuts and indiscipline is done by constant observation and adoption of corrective measures.[1][2][3]
Principals
College's first principal was Nasim Ahmed Memon who remained on the post from 2010 to 2015. 2015 saw college getting its second principal Lt Col (R) Azhar Hussain Shah.
Academics
The college prepares the boys for the Secondary School and Intermediate Examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sukkur.As of December 2014 no class has so far passed out from college, but yet cadets perform well in exams and until now they have given outstanding results.
Houses
The college is divided into 5 houses.
| Colours | House | Named after | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Jinnah | Muhammad Ali Jinnah | ||||
| Blue | Iqbal | Allama Muhammad Iqbal | ||||
| Red | Latif | Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai | ||||
| Yellow | Mathelo | Mirpur Mathelo | ||||
| Sky Blue | Z.A Bhutto | Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto | ||||
Student life
The students are called cadets. Cadets take part in sports such as cricket, football, volleyball, squash, tennis and table tennis.Fitness activities include gymnastics, jogging and running. Physical training (PT) and Drill is conducted in the morning and sports in the evening.Classes are conducted in the morning and preps at night. The tough routine ensures physical buildup as well as academic excellence.Participation in sports,PT/Drill is necessary for each and every cadet.
Faculty and staff
The faculty comprises two academic departments, Science and Humanities:
- Humanities: English, Urdu, Sindhi, Pakistan Studies and Islamic Education.
- Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Biology and Computer Sciences.
Physical training and drill of the students is supervised by the physical fitness and drill instructors. The other staff comprises the Administrative Officer, Doctor, Khateeb for the Mosque and the requisite ministerial staff.
Facilities and miscellaneous
- Library
The Academic Block maintains a central library. In addition, small libraries are proposed in each House.
- Computer Labs
The College has one computer laboratory, equipped with P4 computers, multimedia and round the clock internet access.
- Labs
The College also has labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Medical
The college has a hospital (Its temporarily based in a hostel) headed by a senior doctor, with staff. For specialized treatment, the boys are sent to the FFC hospital in Mirpur Mathelo or in Civil Hospital Mirpur Mathelo only 15 minutes drive way.
Vaccination and inoculation is carried out periodically. Students are medically examined and an individual health record is maintained.
- Clubs
Some of the major clubs include Archery Club,Debate Club, Science Club, Photography Club,and Arts Club.
- Recreational Activities
Picnics are arranged and the boys are taken to recreational spots around District Ghotki and Sindh. Educational visits are part of the training schedule at the college.
- College magazine
The College Magazine is proposed to be published annually in two sections (English/Urdu) and shall contains articles and essays written by the students. Every student shall be given a copy on payment.
Admission at CCG
Admissions to the college are allowed to class VII only, subject to the general conditions as laid down:
- Eligibility
a) Sons of persons domiciled in Sindh are entitled to apply for admission against seats reserved for residents of each Administrative Division i.e. Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad and Karachi. b) Sons of persons domiciled in provinces other than Sindh. c) Sons of serving or retired defence personnel (uniformed only) Domiciled in Sindh.
- Age and qualification
Boys seeking admission in class VII must have passed class VI and must not be under 11 years and over 13 years on the date of admission. No relaxation of age whatsoever is permissible.
Ghotkians
All the present and ex-cadets will be known as Ghotkians (Ghotkians refer to Cadet College Ghotki).