Public Schools and College Jutial Gilgit
Public Schools & Colleges Jutial Gilgit PS&CJG | |
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"Striving for Excellence" | |
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Gilgit Pakistan | |
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Type | Semi Government |
Established | 1980 |
Opened | 1980 |
School board | FBISE, University of the Punjab |
Principal | Lt. Col. Waheed Anjum (February 12, 2016-present) |
Gender | Mixed (Both Male and Female) |
Number of students | About 6,000 |
Education system | Formal education system |
Classes offered | Preschool, Primary Education Classes, Middle School Classes, SSC, HSSC and Undergraduate Program (B.A/B.Sc) |
Language | English medium |
Schedule | Day school |
Area | 18.46 acres (74,744 sq. meters) |
Website | http://www.4jutialian.blogspot.com |
Public Schools & Colleges Jutial Gilgit (or PS&CJG) is an English Medium institution located at Jutial Gilgit covering an area of 18 acres (75,000 sq. meters). It is one of the largest institutions in Gilgit Baltistan having a strength of about 6000 students and around 160 faculty members assisted by more than 75 supporting staff. It was established in 1980.[1]
History
The school was established in 1980 as Federal Government Primary School Jutial Gilgit Under the resolution of KANA Division, Government of Pakistan. Principal of the school is an Army Officer of the ranks of Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel who is held for a period of two to four years. Initially, it had strength of 150 students up to Grade VII. By 1983, it was upgraded to F.Sc (Pre Engineering/ Pre Medical) for boys. In 1989, F.A/F.Sc classes were started for girls. By 1995, its volume rose for the undergraduate (B.A/B.Sc) program. In order to facilitate the local community and more to accommodate more students, Evening Shift has also been started since 2014; currently only HSSC classes are offered in Evening Shift.
Administrative authorities
One of the features of Public Schools & Colleges Jutial Gilgit is that it works under the strong supervision of the Pak Army and Local Government GB. The institution is governed and administered by the board of governance (BoG). Force Commander FCNA is the chairman and Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan is the co-chairman of BoG. The principal Public Schools & Colleges Jutial Gilgit, who is one of the members of BoG, has overall internal control and administration of the institution assisted by vice principal and wing heads.
Facilities
Public Schools & Colleges is segregated in five wings.
Academics
Following are the wings with their range:[2]
Wing | Range |
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Prep Wing | Preschool to Grade II |
Boys Elementary Wing | Grade III to Grade VII |
Girls Elementary Wing | Grade III to Grade X |
Boys Senior Wing | Grade VIII to Grade XII |
Girls Senior Wing | Grade XI to Grade XIV |
Each wing is administered and controlled by a wing head assisted by a deputy wing head. The wing head and deputy wing head are responsible to manage class and teachers time table, make teachers and students aware of yearly college calendar and addressing any issue within the wing.
Sports
- Football/cricket: one stadium for football and cricket;
- Basketball: three basketball grounds;
- Badminton: two badminton courts;
- Table tennis: six table tennis courts;
- Martial arts: Martial art training is provided under the guidance of a Black Belt (4th Dan (Yondan) instructor Sir Mohtashim;
- Gymnasium: The college has one gymnasium.
Competitions include Tug of War, Gymnastics, and Long Jump.
Sports Riveries
Public School's biggest rival in academics and sports is Army Public School and College which is also located in Jutial. The slogan APS VS PUBLIC is very popular among the students. The latest clash betweent these two occurred on 8 October 2015 in a Football Match. APS won the match by 3 goals. The scoreline was 2-3.
Another encounter between these two teams occurred on 12 November 2015 in a Cricket Match of 12 Overs. APS gave a target of 60 runs which Public chased very easily. Public won the match at the end. Aamir was declared the Man of the Match for his brilliant 45 runs off 21 balls and not out. Public achieved the target in 5.4 overs.[3]
Achievements
Achievements at national level are:
- Three Gold Medals (to Abdul Rahim Chopa, Saad Zulfiqar and Zahid Jamal), two Silver Medals (to Jibran Faisal and Usama Faisal), four Bronze Medals (to Sumair Ahmad, Ayan Yamin, Naeem Ahmad and Aftab Ahmad) in inter divisional Taekwondo championship at Gilgit Baltistan level in April 2015;
- Bronze Medal in inter provincial basketball tournament held at Gilgit in October/November 2014;
- One Gold Medal (to Mehvish Karim), one Silver Medal (to Zahid Jamal), two Bronze Medals (to Zainul Abideen and Asadullah) in inter provincial Martial Art Judo Championship at Quetta in 2010;
- Three Gold, three Silver and two Bronze medals in inter provincial Judo Championship at Lahore in 2009.
Laboratories
- Physics: Two laboratories
- Chemistry: Two laboratories
- Zoology: One laboratory
- Botany: One laboratory
- Psychology: One laboratory
- Computer: Three laboratories
Medical Facilities
For quick response and Primary Care of medical related issues, the institution has got three dispensaries where three qualified Nurses have been appointed by the Government of Pakistan. Basic medication and treatment is provided in these dispensaries for staff members and students.[4]
Banking Facility
Though students can deposit their dues and make any financial transactions in Bank Alfalah Jutial, Askary Bank Gilgit and Karakuram Cooperative Bank Kashrote. But for making the system even more smooth, the institution has a sub branch of Karakuram Cooperative Bank in the school that works during office hours of the institution.
Other Facilities
- Six transport buses for students' pick and drop
- One library (second is in process)
- One Masjid
- One Daycare Center
- Four tuck shops (canteens)
- Housing and hostel facility for staff members
- WiFi connections throughout campus;
- Staff members and students use the gymnasium of FCNA.
Courses
Courses at Degree lvel
Degree level Courses (B.A, B.Sc) only for girls in the morning and B.A for boys in the evening. The college is affiliated with University of the Punjab for this program. List of the courses offered at this level is as under:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
Compulsory Courses: English Language (100 Marks); Islamiat/Ethics (100 Marks), Pakistan Studies (100 Marks)
Elective Subjects: Students have to select any of the following groups; each subject in a group carries 200 Marks:
- Physics, Mathematics A, Mathematics B
- Zoology, Chemistry, Botany
- Applied Psychology, Botany and Zoology
- Applied Psychology, Physics and Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts
Compulsory Courses: English Language (200 Marks); Islamiat/Ethics (100 Marks), Pakistan Studies (100 Marks) Elective Subjects: Students select any two subjects (200 Marks each) from the list: Arabic, Applied Psychology, Economics, Education, Islamic Studies and Sociology
Optional Subjects: Students select any one subject (100 Marks) from the list (other than the two selected from elective subjects): Arabic, Applied Psychology, Economics, Education, Islamic Studies and Sociology
Courses at HSSC and SSC Level
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)
Compulsory courses: English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies
Optional Courses: Sciences: 1- Pre-Engineering (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry); 2- Pre-Medical (Biology, Physics, Chemistry); 3- Intermediate in Computer Sciences (ICA: Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science) Humanities: this program is offered only for girls. Students opt any three subjects from: Applied Psychology, Economics, Education, Islamic Studies and Sociology.
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics, English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies
Optional Subjects: Basic science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science are taught at this level. Students have the only choice: either to study Biology or Computer Science along with Physics and Chemistry.
Houses
Students have been allotted the following houses:[5]
Jinnah House
Iqbal House
Kernal Sher House
Lalik Jan House
Razia House
Zubaida House
Fatima House
Zaibun Nisa House
References
External links
Coordinates: 35°54′16.5″N 74°21′27.6″E / 35.904583°N 74.357667°E