On Saturday, May 21st, 2005, a delegation from the Indian High Commission, Islamabad visited Sanjan Nagar Girls High School under the leader ship of Ms. Mohini Menon. This was her second visit and a very special one. The EC members were also present to welcome them. The school staff and students organized a special program for the honorable guests. On behalf of the Ladies Club of the Indian High Commission Ms. Mohini Menon brought a message of good will and friendship. She also presented a generous donation of Rs.50, 000 to the School which was received by the Trustee of SNPET, Mrs. Tasneem Maqbool. Click here to view pictures.

21st May 2005: The renowned scholar, respected Dr. Arifa Sayeeda who is also a Trustee and member of the Education Committee (EC) visited the Sanjan Nagar School and shared historical background and research experiences of the Urdu Language. Senior school students and staff enjoyed the interactive informative session thoroughly. It was an excellent example of good taste in language and scholarship. A very impressive beginning to the Saturday Lecture & Speaker Series which will be a monthly feature at Sanjan Nagar as an enrichment and exposure program for students as well as the staff. Click here to view pictures.

13th May 2005: Senior School staff attended examination system and curriculum workshop organized by AKU Examination Board Karachi.

For comparative study of schools four students of Punjab University visited Sanjan Nagar in order to complete their assignments for mass communication. They spent time with children and had a brief session with the Head Teacher regarding the school activities. Please click on the pictures to enlarge them.

On Thursday 5th Ms. Sayeda Laleen of grammar school visited Sanjan Nagar. She went to different classes and appreciated the hard work of the staff and students.

One of our IT faculty members Mr. Zulfiqar Ali has been selected for WEC (World Education Corps) Placement in Nigeria. He will work on the iEARN and WEC projects in Nigeria for one year. He will leave in August 2005 for ten days orientation at Oxford University after which he will proceed to Nigeria in order to complete his assignment.

The World Education Corps (WEC) is a nonprofit service organization designed to bring enhanced educational opportunities to developing countries and to underserved schools and communities, worldwide. It will recruit volunteers, typically recent college graduates, in a spirit of service similar to the Peace Corps. Unlike the Peace Corps, however, the WEC will draw its volunteers from all over the world. Volunteers will be assigned to a wide variety of projects, including enrichment of school programs, literacy initiatives, economic development, public health, agriculture, and environmental protection.

Parents and guests were invited to witness the open house for the second time held on 20th April 2005. On this occasion students gave practical demonstration and presentations of their work done through various projects. Several board members, teachers and facilitators from ITA as well as Sudhar were overwhelmed to see the integrated project based activities of children. We were honored to have Mrs.Sabiha Minto and family from Canada amongst us who were pleased to see the wonderful job of educating young ladies according to innovative teaching techniques. Click here to view pictures.

Mr. Kamran Shaukat, one of the IT faculty members attended three days iEARN Workshop held at Cardinal school Gulberg. The workshop was organized through ITA and iEARN Pakistan.

15th April 2005: Students of class 7 and 8 went to Guide House Lahore to attend two days practical workshop on camping and first aid.

14th April 2005: It was heartwarming and a pleasure to see so much energy and progress within a few years for Mr. Khalid and family who visited the school after four years.

14th April 2005: Along with Ms. Raheela from ITA Lahore a group of fifteen facilitators, visited Sanjan Nagar to gain ideas for integrated activity based teaching methodology.

The team was thrilled to see the set up and was absolutely sure that the targets were being achieved.

The school won the Intel School Contest. The Contest was a part of the Intel Teach to the Future program launched by the Intel Corporation Ltd.

An Indian Intel Evaluation team visited for external evaluation. School Head Teacher was questioned for Intel School competition while the staff and the children were examined at the same time.

In honor and memory of Ruqaia Apa in presence of the family staff and students prayers were offered to pay homage and condolences and to acknowledge her contributions towards Sanjan Nagar. Click here to read details.

Teacher Asifa in charge sports and guiding program went to Guide house to attend workshop on the Thinking Day.

Girl Guide association of Pakistan did an External Evaluation.

Teacher Afifa went to Karachi to attend AKU material development workshop for Mathematics.

Information about the life history hard work and the struggle for independence presented during routine assembly presentations.

The story of Christmas was shared during morning assembly.

Mrs. Neelam Ernest and Teacher Afifa gave a power point presentation at ITA on their visit to USA.

Six students of Sanjan Nagar received common wealth countries' league education fund sponsorship for one year.

The External Evaluation Team of the Federal Board of the Examination Islamabad visited the School.

Mr. M. F Hussein, the celebrated barefoot artist of India visited the school to work with students. It was indeed a profound honor and experience for all students and staff. He drew for the children and answered their questions. He signed autographs. He generously donated his paintings for SNPET. He was the central figure of the fundraiser entitled 'Vision In Harmony II' held at Asif Jah's Haveli, on Nov. 28th 2004. Zehra Nigah, Farida Khanum, accompanied M. F Hussein as he painted. Mr. Anwar Maqsood compared the program and Mr. Shoaib Hashmi performed the auctioneer's role. Students from classes 7,8,9 sang the Sanjan Nagar School song and presented flowers to all the artists. The fundraiser raised 9.9 million from the paintings alone.  Click here to read more details. 

Staff witnessed premier of film HIMA at the Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy and Arts Lahore. The classic movie is based on Begum Hima Akhlaque Hussein, Mr. Raza Kazim's mother who was no ordinary women, but a lady depicting a strong character, morality and sensibility reflecting the culture of Awadh and her adaptation to the alien new culture of Punjab after partition.

The school children participated and won prizes in the cultural dress show on the occasion of International Children's day celebrated at Children's Hospital Lahore.

The honorable and the legendary MF Hussein visited SNPET. He spent his day with the students made remarkable paintings and shared his lifetime experiences with staff and students.

Middle school children visited Shalimar while visiting different areas they collected information and history of the mugal era.

Senior school children and staff members visited Walls Ice Cream factory, escorted by a senior executive they saw different departments of the plant and enjoyed all delicious flavors served afterwards.

Children participated and received certificates through Uniliver Art competition 2004.They also had the honor of having their artwork displayed at the Alhamrah Art Gallery.

Class Nursery, Prep, One and Two visited Lahore Zoo as part of their excursion trip. It was a memorable outing indeed!

Pakistan Medical Association Team visited the school. They gave a presentation to the students on Health and Hygiene.

International Teacher's day was celebrated in the school. On this occasion, students gave presentation during the morning assembly. They also pasted some art working on the soft boards.

International Day of Cardiology was celebrated in the school. The students visited Children's Hospital and attended a Seminar on the International Day of Cardiology. Students also participated in the Question & Answer session and had a free cholesterol check up as well.

To improve and enhance integrate information and technology in education IT workshop for staff was organized by Mr. Manzar. We are honored and grateful to Mian Manzar for the generous donation of fully equipped Multimedia room.

The NOC and registration granted from Fed. Board of Exam, Islamabad.

An opening speech a peace song and a puppet show were presented by our schoolchildren in the Pakistan-India People's Forum for Peace and Democracy held at Avari Hotel Lahore.

A grand Program organized for prospective donors in which the Governor State Bank, Dr. Ishrat Hussein was invited as the chief guest. Several senior bankers CEOs of Citibank, Union Bank, Bank of Punjab and Unilever representatives were also present at this occasion. They pledged to support the cause of SNPET.

Teacher Uzma attended the Intel Workshop at the Children's Complex based on the use of technology in Science.

Photo exhibition held at Alhamra. Saadia, Kalsoom and Sidra's pictures were displayed and prizes were given.

Begum Rasheeda Raza and a group of Swedish professional photographers visited the school. Sadia Sarwar, Kalsoom Fatima and Sidra Hussein also attended a workshop and developed pinhole camera thereafter.

Ten senior school students participated in Girl Guide Summer Camp in Murree.

For professional development two weeks English proficiency workshop offered to the staff.

Opening Session of Multi Media Room. By Mr. Manzar

Teacher. Saadia and Madam Neelam Ernest attended Intel's Urdu Project workshop.

Students participated in the 13th Kanagawa Biennial - World Children's Art Exhibition, Japan

PSU Orientation held at Islamabad. Mrs. Neelam Ernest and Teacher Afifa participated in this orientation program regarding the visit to Plymouth State University, USA.

External Evaluation Team of the Aga Khan University Examination Board visited the School.

The inauguration ceremony of the schools' new building held. Madam Zobaida Jalal, Federal Minister of Education and Mr. Mian Imran Masood, Provincial Minister for Education were invited as the chief guests.

Over 500 parents and guests attended the colorful program. They also witnessed the annual Open House Day of the school illustrating integrated learning.

Sports Teacher Slamat Ali participated in Lahore National games workshop.

Warda of class 5 received a ticket to see Indo-Pak Cricket Match at Qadafi stadium Lahore. The ticket was sent by Mr. Ehsan Mani

Mr. Charu Shane of B.B.C World Service visited the school.

Children attended a program 'Our Heritage' held at Lahore Fort.

Through iEARN YES program Sadia Sarwar and Kalsoom Fatima of class eight-visited USA for three weeks in June 2004. Click here to see more pictures.