SCHOOLS

TRUST has so far established two schools in Lahore city. The Third School is under construction. Current status of these schools is as follows:

1. The Trust School - Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore

The first model school for boys was established in April, 1996 at West Wood Colony near Thokar Niaz Baig Lahore, wherein the School owns 3000 Square Yards of land with covered area around 25000 Sq. Ft. Presently, 415 students, selected purely on merit from poverty stricken families are studying in classes 5th to 10th. The academic and co-curricular achievements so far bear testimony to an excellent performance on the part of focused students and the inspired staff. The School is going to be upgraded to Higher Secondary School in future. Only a few schools in Pakistan can match the facilities and quality education provided to the deserving students from the poor strata. Now, Nursery & class I to IV (English Medium) are being added to cater for policy shift of the Government effective 2010.

2. The Trust School - Aamir Town, Harbanspura, Lahore

The second high school for boys was established in March 2001 with an expanding campus housed in 14 Kanals land with 23000 Sq. Ft. covered area. At present, 623 students are on its roll in classes Nursery to 10th. This customized purpose-built school with well-equipped Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Languages and Computer Laboratories, innovative Science Museum, furnished Library, Sports Ground, Hall and Auditorium, ensures facilities that only few can equal, Subsequently, the School will be upgraded to a College level. Nursery, class I & II (English Medium) have also been added recently.

3. The Trust School - Baghrian, Lahore
The construction of Third “The Trust School” at village Baghrian near Green Town, Lahore is in hand wherein a tract of 13 kanals Auquaf land has been taken on lease from the Govt of Punjab under public – private partnership to build new school for 1200 to 1500 students from class Nursery to 10th to benefit the poor students of the adjacent area. The construction initiated with an estimated cost of PKR 57 Million. It is expected to be completed by October, 2008 with the benign donations of TEDDS Trustees. Other donors / philanthropists are also expected to extend their generous support. Additional amount PKR 20 - 30 Million will be required for the provisioning of full range logistic facilities, transport and allied paraphernalia.

Admission Criteria Currently the Trust Schools only admit students in classes Nursery to 7th. The admissions are purely on merit and the Trust does not accept any reference. Only those students who pass the entry test and obtain required marks are admitted in the schools. The Trust enjoys a very good reputation in this regard. The selection criterion is very systematic and is maintained every year with the same strictness.

Teaching Methodology Medium of instruction in both schools is Urdu and the schools follow the curriculum of Punjab Text Book Board. English is taught as a second language and duly reinforced with the help of updated Language Labs run by qualified Language Specialists. The Trust Schools have adopted the latest methodology available in Pakistan by using multimedia projectors, 3D Teaching Science Software and latest equipments for their science labs / computer lab. Presentations by students are common feature in these schools. This is done to enhance the confidence level of students and to increase their learning ability.

Co-Curricular Activities Co-curricular activities are part and parcel of education. Students are taken to two annual trips i.e. Scout Camp and a trip to Northern Areas. In addition to this debates and bait baazi competitions are held on regular basis. Students also take part in the national and provincial level science and debate competitions. The most important activity is their general assembly, which is held daily and is organised by different class and section every day. The duration of assembly is half an hour and the responsible class organizes multiple activities like speeches on different topics, tableau, debates or academic presentations. Azmat - e - Insan and Science Kahani indigenously created programmes by TEDDS are extremely popular amongst students. Inter provincial exchange programmes and international visits especially under the auspicious of “The Seeds of Peace International” are picking up momentum. The Annual Educational / Excursion Trip to Karachi has also been introduced recently.