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Our Distinguished Visitors

Sanjan Nagar School is regularly visited by local and international visitors and guests. These distinguished visitors include famouse scholars, intellectuals, educationists, generous donors and a wide range of people from different walks of life. If you wish to contribute to the cause of Sanjan Nagar or want to help us in any form, please visit or contact Sanjan Nagar Trust office at the following address and number.

Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust Office
67-A, ABID Majeed Road, Lahore Cantt Office Ph: 042-668983 For online query please use Contact Us option.

What visitors Say About Us? Please Read Guest Book

A quick list of visitors in date-wise order is as follows:

 
sd June 8th, 2010: Dr. Mubashir Hassan, former Finance Minister and Founder Member of Pakistan Peoples' Party visited Sanjan Nagar School. He was accompanied by his wife Dr. Zeenat Hassan, who is a renowned pathologist in Pakistan.

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May 20, 2010: Major Geoffrey Langlands, the renowned educationist visited Sanjan Nagar School. This visit was arranged by Chairman SNPET, Mueen Afzal Sahib, who is an old student of Major Langlands.

Mr. Langlands, whose former pupils include Imran Khan, the Test cricketer turned politician, Mr. Farooq Leghari, Former President Pakistan and many more, has lived in Pakistan for the entire 55 years since independence in 1947.

Major Langlands had a speaker session with the teachers and students and shared his teaching experiences. It was inspirational for the girls to see an old man so much active and enthusiastic about his work at the age of 92 years. They asked many questions from him about his attachment with Pakistan and specially the hilly tribal areas. Mr. Langlands appreciated the work being done at Sanjan Nagar and hoped to visit again. He expressed his feelings about the school in the following words:

"It was indeed a delight to visit such a fine school set up in a working class area and doing such a wonderful task. Congratulations to all! "

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March 29th, 2010: Ms. Blakeman Allen visited Sanjan Nagar school. She is the project director of Pakistan Educational Leadership Institute at PSU, through this initiative dozens of Pakistani teachers have visited Plymouth State University, USA. She visited each class and talked to students about their work and interests.  Click here to read details and view pictures.

 

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March 27, 2010: A team from ASER India (Annual Survey of Education Report) visited Sanjan Nagar School . The team comprised of Ms. Sakshi Kapoor, Research Associate ASER India , Mr. Bharatdeep Singh Malhi and Mr. Satyam Vyas. They were on a visit to Pakistan to participate in ASER Pakistan 2008 Launch by ITA. ASER is working to bring reforms in education system in India and the main working areas are Assessment Survey Evaluation and Research. Click here to read more details and view pictures.

 

sd March 19th, 2010: One of the Sanjan Nagar Trustee, Mr. Iqbal Riza visited the school after a long time. He was, as always, impressed to witness the progress that the school has made in recent past years. Riza Sahib visited the classes and admired the work of both teachers and students. At that occasion, he announced a donation of Rs. 50,000 for the school as well. This amount will be used as the scholarship for two secondary class students.

 

February 19th, 2010: Ms. Beth along with some US Embassy personnel visited Sanjan Nagar. This visit was to figure out the areas where US Consulate can possibly help the school. The visitors were pleasantly surprised to witness the standard of free education provided to the underprivileged. They assured of their every possible help.

 

 

 

December 9th, 2009: Mrs. Farzana Naqvi Visited Sanjan Nagar School with Ms. Noor Zehra (Daughter of Raza Kazim). Mrs. Naqvi is working with a school in UK. She visited each section of the school and praised the hardworking of students and teachers.

 

 

 

November 24th, 2009: Ms Beth visited the Sanjan Nagar School. She saw different classes and departments of the Sanjan Nagar School. Mr. Beth is an English Language Trainer. She also had an introductory session with teachers and talked about their English language related issues with students.

 

 

 

November 5th, 2009: Mrs. Rana from Agha Khan University Examination Board visited the Sanjan Nagar School. She was here to copy the teacher's comments regarding AKU examination system. She also visited different sections of the school and praised the hardworking of teachers and students.

 

 

October 31st, 2009: New trustee Mr. Qaiser Zulfaqar Khan visited the school. He assured his corporation for the school the completion of school expansion programs. He was deeply impressed with the confidence and performance of the students and faculty.

 

 

 

October 12th, 2009: Sanjan Nagar is trying to get affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. In this connection the Regional Manager of IB PYP Asia Pacific, Ms. Kathy Derrick visited the school. She observed the school methodologies and had detailed meetings with principal and teachers to get an insight into the school. She visited each class and observed classes while collecting evidences necessary to carry on school's affiliation with IBO. See more pictures...

 

June 9, 2009: A volunteer Ms. Valerie Kaul along with our Trustee, Mrs. Tasneem Maqbool visited the Sanjan Nagar School. They visited different sections of the school and its facilities. Ms. Valerie Kaul was most impressed with the environment, the faculty and the students, She generously donated Rs. 40,000 to the school. Thank You!

 

 

April 27, 2009: Karima Kara and Ms. Alia, Associate Director and Manager Curriculum & Exam Development of AKU Examination Board visited the Sanjan Nagar School. They had a round of the school and appreciated the learning environment provided to the students. 

 

 

 

January 30, 2009: Mr. and Mrs. Shafqat Kakakhail from World Bank visited Sanjan Nagar Scool along with Mrs. Raza Kazim. Their valued blog regarding education at SNPET was marvelous.

 

 

 

8th -May-2008: Mrs. Zehra Majid Ali famous literary figure who is also the sister of Anwar Maqsood was invited as a guest speaker on May 9, 2008. She was accompanied by Mrs. Rashida Raza. She shared her childhood memories and took views of students of grade 7 and 8 about Urdu Literature. Then she visited the school and expressed her emotions through poetry
                      Mehin aye, mein ney dekha
             Ilm, muhabbat aur ehtram ka eik mela                        

 

28-Apr-2008: Ms. Asma Ezdi and Samina Khan from Customer Relation Department, Mobilink Co. visited the Sanjan Nagar School. Along with the Principal, they visited each class and saw the students and teachers working. They admired the dedication and hardwork of students and teachers. Click here to read more about them.



28-Apr-2008: Ex. Professor of Islamia College, Professor Rashda Afzal and Dr. Mrs. Akhtar Malik visited the Sanjan Nagar School. They visited different school departments as well as classes. They praised the hardworking of the students and teachers. They took special interest in new admission with respect to children selection among the deprived community. Click here to read more details.


 

 

19-Mar-2008: A visitor Mr. Shafqat Bukhari visited the school. He has been helping Sanjan Nagar in constructing the new block for Sanjan Nagar College. He visited the different sections and praised the work of children and teachers.

 

 

1-Feb-2008: Mr Hussain Muzaffar visited the Sanjan Nagar school. He met with the teachers and talked to students about their learning experiences at the school. He especially talked to Saba Ali about her experiences who is back from her one year stay at Denver, USA.


 

 

 

1-Nov-2007: Dr. Sajjid Maqbool who is a child specialist and Ms. Tasneem Maqbool a member of school's education committee visited the school. After having a school round they had a speaker's session with the students in which he talked about Nutrition and balanced diet. Students participated in the discussion and enjoyed his session a lot. They were delighted to see the response of the students. He will be visiting school on monthly bases to talk to the students on different health and hygiene issues.

 

25-Oct-2007: A team of three teachers from ITA visited Sanjan Nagar School. They were members of an external evaluation team and it was their introductory visit, basically to get accustomed with the schooling system of Sanjan Nagar. Click here to read and view more pictures.

 

9-Oct-07: Mr. Anil Sethi from Delhi visited Sanjan Nagar. He is a professor of History and working with NCERT, New Delhi. He was impressed by the enormous efforts of teachers and school administration. He talked to the students about New History books. 

Students were inquisitive to read more and learn from those text books. He assured to spend more time at school with student in his next visit.

 

1-Oct-2007: Mr. Iqbal Deane who is based in Atlanta USA visited Sanjan Nagar with Ms. Beena Raza. He met the students, staff and the head teacher. He was pleased to see the quality teaching and learning taking place in the school. He appreciated the environment and facilities we provide to our students free of cost. Click here to read and see more. 


4-Oct-2007: An Intel Team of GCETs visited the Sanjan Nagar School accompanied by Ms.Nasira Gardazi. The team members were senior teachers and professors from different government schools. Click here to read and see more. 

 

 

27-Sep-2007: Famous compere, an intellectual and advocate Mr. Naeem Bokhari visited the Sanjan Nagar School as a guest speaker. He took a revealing session on the topic of "Eternal Happiness". He shared his precious views on happiness for others. Students enjoyed his conversation. He assured to continue this session in future lectures. Click here to see more.

 

20-Sep-2007: An Intel Team visited the Sanjan Nagar School presided by Mrs. Nasira Gardezi. The team members were professors & lectures from University of Education of different districts.  They visited different sections of the school and praised the students and school team works towards learning. Click here to see more.

 


24-May-2007: Ms. Rani Haider Ali who is currently engaged in English Language teaching at Kinnard College and Ms. Mehreen Azhar who specializes in “Learning Disabilities” visited Sanjan Nagar School. They visited every classroom and praised the environment provided to the students and admired the devotion and hard work of the teachers and students.

 

3rd May 2007: Guests from Sanjan Nagar Institute of Philosophy and Musicology visited the Sanjan Nagar school. They visited different classes and sections of the school and admired the learning environment provided to the students. Click here to read more pictures and detail.

 

26th April 2007: Friends of Ch. Mueen Afzal chairman SNPET Trust  Mr Jeremy Thorpe and his wife Estella Thorpe visited the Sanjan Nagar School. They were impressed by the hospitality of the school administration and love of the students for them. They praised the hardworking and devoted teachers. They were impressed by the students confidence and creativity. Click here to see more pictures and details.
 

 

21st April, 2007: Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust Girls High School held its annual Open House on project and theme based inter-disciplinary learning methodologies. It was well attended by parents, families and educators on 21st April, 2007. Mian Imran Masood, the provincial Education Minister graced the occasion and appreciated creative and detailed work done by the students.

 

16th March 2007: Famous artist, an intellectual and famous advocate Mr. Naeem Bokhari and Arshad Mehmood who is renowned artist and composer, visited the school. They had a lectures session with the students in which they shared their ideas about freedom of thought and the importance of creativity. Concluding his address, Mr. Naeem Bokhari stated that the School was nothing less than a miracle!!! Click here to see more pictures.

 

Senior school children and staff were honored to have Begum Shahnaz Wazir Ali,The Executive Director of Pakistan Center For Philanthropy (PCP) who visited Sanjan Nagar on April,8  for the Speaker's Session. An interactive and informative session was organized in which she discussed her experiences and achievements followed by a long question answer round. Click here to view pictures.

 

February 1st,2007: Ms. Aine Imran Shah, the Public  Relation Officer of the Citi Bank-Group Karachi visited Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust Girls High School. She was accompanied by Ms. Beena Raza, Member Education Committee and Ms. Mehreen Khalid, Marketing Manager SNPET.  She appreciated the teachers and students' devotion towards learning. Later on, along with Senior and Junior school coordinators, she was given a special presentation on Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust, its vision and future plans for enabling the children of deprived families through high quality education .

Representing the Citigroup Foundation New York she was positive about support to Sanjan Nagar in its short term and long term plans. Click here to view more pictures and details.

 

4th Dec 2006: Mrs Susan, the Senior Education Specialist of World Bank visited the Sanjan Nagar School. She visited each class. She spoke to some children in classes and appreciated the hardworking and learning of students. At the end, she had a Speakers Session with senior school students where she talked about her job. She enjoyed this session and a lot and answered the questions of the students. Click here to view more pictures of the event.

 

On 13th November, 2006: Senior officer’s wife Mrs Carol Collins of Citi Bank Group NY and Darol Somar of Citi Bank (Pak) Karachi visited the Sanjan Nagar School. They visited each class and appreciated the teachers and students devotion towards learning. They were given a special presentation on Sanjan Nagar School Trust and its objective of enabling the children of deprived families. In the end they had a Speakers Session with the senior school students. Click here to view more pictures and details of their visit.

 

Mr. David Waters & Mr. Raheel from England visited the school on 1st February 2006. They were very impressed by the Vision of SNPET and its facilities being provided to the students.
Our Students and Staff were honored to receive Ms. Noor Zehra, who visited the school on 28th January and conducted a session with the girls on a unique instrument called the "sagar veena". She introduced and played many melodious musical pieces on the 'Sagar Veena' which was developed and modified after 36 years of efforts by her father Mr. Raza Kazim, the Patron of SNPET. Students were very excited to see the instrument and were highly impressed by her performance. Many questions were asked during the interactive session. Click here to view pictures.

 

Riffat Hai one of the very few women commercial pilots and a proud feminine activist visited Sanjan Nagar as a Guest Speaker. This charming and exceptional lady proved to be an inspiring role model for young girls as well as the faculty members alike who were thrilled and moved by her stories of commitment and determination. Click here to see more pictures.

 

Mr. Vikram Soni, Scientist from India visited Sanjan Nagar School on 6th January 2006 and shared his ideas and experiences with the students and faculty. He appreciated their hard work. Click here to view pictures.
On Friday one of our respected trustees Dr. Mrs. Mussarat Hussain visited the school campus she shared her valuable information regarding painting and art and inspired children with her life experiences. Click here to view pictures.
Sanjan Nagar was honored to receive Mr. Rajmohan Gandhi ,grand son of the legendary late Gandhi, and his wife Usha who visited Sanjan Nagar on 19th July 2005. They met some students and the EC members and appreciated the work done by the school management. Click here to view pictures.

 

Senior school children and staff were honored to have Ms. Muneeza Hashmi who visited Sanjan Nagar on October 1st for the Speaker's Session. An interactive and informative session was organized on Life and Mission of famous and legendary Faiz Ahmad Faiz followed by a long question answer round. Click here to view pictures.

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. 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.

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.

 

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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.

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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.

 

A Guiness Book Record Holder Mr.Wajih Effendi presently Studying at the Cornell University in New York and also working for Schlumberger Oilfield Services Youngsville, LA and his genius younger brother, shared their experiences in Robotics and technology through an interactive multi-media presentation. SNPET is highly grateful to Wajih and his brother for taking the time out for us for an inspiring conversation and sharing with the students and staff. Click here to read and view more pictures.

 

Ms. Najma Butt, senior Guider visited the Sanjan Nagar School and distributed Girl Guide Camping Certificates to the students who participated in the Guide Camping Tour to Murree last year.

 

On 9th March 2005, Mr. Norbert, an ex-Live Stock Development Economist, Govt. of Punjab visited Sanjan Nagar School with Beena Manzar. He also witnessed children performing karate and appreciated the hard work and devotion of the students and staff.


 

 

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.

On 4th March 2005, Annual Sports Day 2005 was held at the school campus for the first time. The Hon'ble Ms. Saadia S. Choudry, Advisor to the Chief Minister, on Education/Donor Coordination NGOs was the Chief Guest at this occasion. The guest list consisted of prominent social figures and Trustees SNPETS.

In the end, the Chief Guest addressed the audience and urged the Trust to help and make our dynamic Chief Minister's dream of a 'PARAH LIKHA PUNJAB' a reality. She admired the student's performance and confidence and also distributed the prizes among the position holders. Click here to read more details and pictures.

 


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.

Mr. Vikram Soni, Scientist from India visited Sanjan Nagar School on 6th January 2006 and shared his ideas and experiences with the students and faculty. He appreciated their hard work. Click here to view pictures.
We were honored to have a very special guest Ms. Sangeeta Gundecha from Bhopal, India. Also famous as a poetess she showed her deep concern and love for children .She is working at the Bhopal University where her renowned family is known and respected for their contributions in the field of Art and Music especially Dhurpad. Click here to view pictures.
Sanjan Nagar was honored to receive Mr. Rajmohan Gandhi ,grand son of the legendary late Gandhi, and his wife Usha who visited Sanjan Nagar on 19th July 2005. They met some students and the EC members and appreciated the work done by the school management. Click here to view pictures.

 
 
 

 

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