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By: Amna Hamid

Class of 2002

Photo Credits: Salman Ahmed

 

#KarachiGrammarSchool #KGS #OGS #OldGrammariansSociety #almamater #nextgeneration #career #careers #mentorship #mentor #guidelines #life #work #April #May #2017 #Karachi #Pakistan

Succeeding the Bike Ride fun, The Karachi Grammar School held a Career Mentorship Event in kinship with The Old Grammarians’ Society on April 18, 2017. KGS College Section being the venue, O & A Level students assembled promptly by 7.45am.

High School students mostly face the dilemma of choosing the right career for themselves. Their choices sometimes conflict with what their parents want them to pursue. Hence, students tend to get confused. They counsel elder siblings and teachers before deciding. The basic purpose behind the mentorship was to provide comprehensive answers to questions like, “What are the main areas of work in this field?”, “What are the different tracts that can be followed?”, “What are the ways to enter this career?”, “What do students need to do from school to grad school to enter this particular field?”, “What does a professional’s life look like during the first five to 10 years of this particular career?” and so on.

Marked as the premier episode of a series of small group discussions, this event was one of a kind. Aimed at providing exposure to the eager, energetic and witty Grammarian’s via dialogue and counseling with 13 professionals positioned at different stages of distinct walks of life, the showcasing of 10 careers was a major success. The programme began at 8am with a note of welcome by Principal Dr.Wall and OG Shehzad Salim. An introduction to the speakers by Ameen Jan continued till 8:15am.

The first concurrent panel session was held from 8:15 to 9:00am. OG speakers Salman Javed and Maria Ansari on Architecture; Farzad Bagheri on Digital Marketing; Raja Sabri couldn’t make it so Salman Ahmed and Khayam Husain filled in on Engineering; Frieha Altaf on Fashion and Event Management and Jamil Akbar on Finance shared detailed and diverse thoughts and experiences of their respective vocations with the active students of grade XI.

After a 5 minute break, the second concurrent panel session took place between 9:05 to 9:50am. OG mentor’s Saman Ghani Khan on Journalism; Jahanzeb Awan on Law; Dr.Mahnaz Shah and Dr.Kulsoom Ghias Hashwani on Medicine; Tariq Mian on Social Entrepreneurship and Imran Mohiuddin on Technology imparted their personal and professional accounts and elaborated on several ideas of their respective occupations with the inquisitive students of A1. There were 15 students on both the panels.

Feedback via forms was obtained from 111 students of grade XI and 99 students of A1. All the speakers did a fantastic job at answering the queries appropriately and everyone left the auditorium with happy and content expressions, finding the event very useful and the format good. The Medicine and Engineering panels bagged the most votes under ‘most useful in understanding the careers’ category.

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We look forward to such all-embracing and inspiring sessions in the future and hope that the evergreen efforts of the KGS-OGS reap all the alumni the best of everything in life!

BY TAYYAB BALAGAMWALA

OGS Shers v OGS Gladiators

 

Karachi April 20, 2017; OGS Shers (comprising of Streeton and Frere Houses) played against OGS Gladiators(comprising of Papworth and Napier houses) at Moin Khan Cricket Stadium. Shers batted first and lost Tayyab R. Balagamwala early but Saad with 30 and Zeeshan with 46 stabilized the innings and Taimoor Butt got 13 runs while Gladiators gave away 31 extras resulting in OGS Shers ending at 143 for six in 20 overs. For Gladiators, Ali Mufti bowled an extraordinary spell of two wickets for 13 runs while Farhan picked up two wickets and Hammad got a wicket.

 

 

In reply, Muhammad Malik was out after having scored 8 runs but Shehryar Qadir and Asad Jafri had a 90 run partnership as Asad Jafri got 45 runs while Shehryar Qadir hit a quick fire 51 off 26 balls in an innings which included 6 fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 196%. Imran Shah with 14 not out finished off the match as Gladiators had a comfortable chase and lost only 4 wickets in the process and won with more than 20 balls left to spare. For Shers, Usman, Ali, Saad and Umer Ghazi got a wicket each.

OGS Gladiators won by 6 wickets.

Man of the match: Shehryar Qadir (Gladiators)

Special Thanks to Sponsors

 

 

Danish Elahi, Tayyab R. Balagamwala, Sheryar Qadir,
Tariq Bin Aijaz,
OGS Sports Subcommittee

Full Scorecard

Gallery

 

 

By: Amna Hamid

Class of 2002

Photo Credits: Tushna Kandawalla/Farhat Kapadia Mehboob

#TeamCMK #OGSBikeRide #KarachiGrammarSchool #KGS #OGS #OldGrammariansSociety #Karachi #Pakistan #sports  #roadcycling #bikelife #cyclingshots #bikeride #bikestagram #bikes #outsideisfree #road #bicycles #cyclist #roadbike #instabike #procycling #cyclingphotos #school #schoollife #Sunday #weekend #fun

Looking forward to Sunday’s with family and friends is the norm everywhere. After a taxing week, Sunday HAS to be a FUN day!
The Old Grammarians’ Society is always planning exciting activities for its members and its tireless efforts consistently bear sweet fruit. On March 26^th 2017, the OGS organized an OGS-KGS Bike Ride in collaboration with Critical Mass Karachi (CMK) and sponsored by McDonald’s. The participants included OGs & their families, current KGS students & their families as well as KGS staff members, including Principal Dr.Charles Wall! The OGS Sports Sub Committee, KGS and CMK did a superb job putting together this well-attended event.

309 highly energetic and excited cycling enthusiasts, between the ages of 3 and 73 (you read that right, some youthful grandparents were there too!) registered for the event. The bikies, along with their siblings, parents, classmates and teachers, several alumni and a handful of the current faculty arrived promptly at 7am. Speaking of enthusiasm, the loyal organizers arrived at the College Section at 6am, while it was still dark! Some participants had rented bikes through the OGS while most brought their own. After being briefed on safety, the first ride of 6 km with 178 people kicked off at 7.45am, with a total disregard to the sunny morn.

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The cyclists pedalled their way within the vicinity; from the College Section to Bilawal House, then all the way to 2 Talwar and back. The first ride ended around 8.30am and a second 6 km ride went out around 8.45am. Children up to class IX were chaperoned by a parent or guardian. O-Level and A-Level students were allowed to ride on their own, with a signed parental consent form, of course. The cutest attraction of the whole affair was the kiddie ride which took place outside the school gates. The Kindergartner’s, with their tricycles and trainer wheels, won everyone’s hearts with their zeal.

Safety was the first priority – helmet and ride policies were strictly enforced. Pick-ups followed the riders, in case anyone got tired and called it quits along the way. Thankfully, there were no such occurrences or injuries.

A scrumptious breakfast was available at the two food stalls; Pie in the Sky and Chotu Chaiwala did a roaring business all morning. Hungry roadie’s of all ages thronged to the stalls before, in-between and after the rides. Chirpy mutter and an enlivening crowd amidst the hustle and bustle of the city of lights elevated the amusement manifold.

The OGS-KGS Bike Ride absolutely rocked! We all now look forward to the OGS Inter House Cricket Match on April 20th, the OGS Night at Comedy Masala on April 27th, the OGS Inter House Table Tennis Tournament on May 6th and the OGS Club Night in May (date to be decided). These events will not only add flavor and spirit to the dullest of routines but also serve as an excuse for spending quality time with loved ones and school friends who have also walked through the value-instilling and heart-warming corridors of the Karachi Grammar School.

 

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“I was always inclined towards the funnier/crazier side of life. I dabbled in a couple of school plays, and then after college, I acted in about 7 stage plays with the OGS, and under the guidance of Marianna Karim, I really ‘found’ the comedic side to me in terms of performing live”

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We are pleased to inform you that construction of the school building is complete. The site was demobilized (construction materials were cleared and the laborers have moved off the location) after completing the external finishing work on the campus. The plaque and signage (according to your specifications) have also been placed at the campus. Furthermore, furniture has been placed and uniforms, books & supplies have been delivered to the school. Number of faculty staff (teachers + principal) and non-faculty staff (Admin Assistant, Driver, Aya, Chawkidar) hired for this campus is 5 & 4 respectively.

Construction of TCF School – OGS Trust Campus has been completed. Classes will commence from the new academic session 2017 starts in April. This is a dual unit primary school.

Project Summary

Academic Year	2015-16
No. of Units	Two Primary Units*
Construction Timeline	Oct 2015 – Oct 2016
Location	Khuda Ki Basti, Surjani Town, Karachi
Total Student Capacity	360 (180/unit)
Operational Year	April 2017
Building Status	Complete

*Each unit is an academic block, or one section per class. Primary=KG to V

Funds Summary

Description	Amounts in PKR
Funds Committed For Establishment	30,000,000
a. Funds Received	30,000,000
b. Funds Remaining	0
Operational Support (2017-20)	8,000,000
c. Funds Received	8,000,000
d. Funds Remaining	0
Total Amount Requested (b + d)	0

Campus Configuration

This campus follows the standard TCF remote model design for a dual unit primary school. It is a purpose-built campus with 10 classrooms (5/unit) from KG to V, each with a capacity of 30 students per class. The school has an administration block which includes principal’s office, an account assistant’s office and a faculty common room. The building also accommodates spacious corridors, a library / art room, a playground and toilets, and is equipped with other essentials such as running water, and electricity.

Construction Work Task List

Layout and Design	Complete
Preparation of Tender Document	Complete
Award of Contract	Complete
Mobilization of Contractor at site	Complete
Excavation and foundation	Complete
Plinth	Complete
Brick/Block masonry	Complete
Roof Slab	Complete
Interior Plaster (Ceiling & Wall plaster) & Tile Works	Complete
Plumbing & Electric Work	Complete
Fixing of Doors, Windows, Green Boards, other equipment	Complete
Exterior Finishing (external plaster, pointing or cladding & projection plaster)	Complete
Grinding & polishing of tiles and paint work	Complete
Installation of Signage & Plaque	Text Received & Installed
Site Clearance	Complete

Project Construction Timeline

Pictures of the Campus

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Arts & Entertainment

• Sehar M. Rasool (Chair)
• Seveen Muneer
• Afzal  Leghari
• Tariq Bin Aijaz

Sports

• Tari Bin Aijaz (Chair)
• Sehar M. Rasool
• Danish Elahi
• Daniyal Alvi
• Sehar Ahmed
• Seveen Muneer
• Nazir Minhaj
• Tushna Kandawala

Mentoring

• Ameen Jan (Chair)
• Ainee Shahzad
• Sehar M. Rasool

Finance & Administration

• Khusro Mumtaz (Chair)
• Imran Maqbool

Strategic Planning

• Eram Hasan (Chair)
• Ameen Jan
• Salman M. Ahmed
• Farhan Mehboob
• Khusro Mumtaz
• Shehzad Salim

Social Media Marketing

• Farhat K. Mehboob (Chair)
• Salman M. Ahmed
• Kamal Mir
• Amna Hamid
• Marvi Fahadullah Khan
• Tushna K Mirza
• Yusra Askari
• Ziad Shahbaz⁠⁠⁠⁠

Management Information Systems

• Salman M. Ahmed (Chair)
• Ameen jan
• Farhan Mehboob
• Eram Hasan

Former Presidents

• Farhan Mehboob
• Ahmed K. Rana
• Adnan Afridi

Legal / By laws

• Omar Soomro (Chair)
• Adnan Afridi
• Farhan Mehboob
• Ahmed Rana

Young Alumni

• Farhan Mehboob (Chair)
• Seveen Muneer
• Afzal Leghari
• Shehzad Salim

Chapters

• Eram Hassan (Chair)
• Farhan Mehboob
• Ahmed Rana
• Ameen Jan
• Shehzad Salim
• Tushna Kandawala
• Afzal Leghari

Fund Raising

• Noman Ansari (Chair)
• Ainee Shehzad Salim
• Ambreen Saleh
• Sonya Batla

OGS-KGS Liaison

• Ainee S. Salim (Chair)
• Shehzad Salim
• Salman M. Ahmed
• Farhan Mehboob
• Tariq Bin Aijaz
• Sehar M. Rasool

 

Service on subcommittees is not limited to OGS Executive Committee Members alone – we urge you to come forward and contact us via email if you are interested in serving OGS.

Passion for a particular initiative and time commitment are our primary considerations in evaluating potential volunteers.

Subcommittees shall work independently under the leadership of their respective chairs and make recommendations to the Executive Committee, and thereafter execute based on the democratic decisions made by the EC.

For any queries please contact us at ogs@cyber.net.pk, oldgrammariansociety@gmail.com

You will get access to the latest news from the OGS Network, find your school mates if they wish to be found, search by year, industry or geographic region. Certain premium features shall be rolled out over time – freemium features shall be available from the start. Registration shall be free.

Here’s a preview of the website and app:

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We shall also endeavour to digitise KGS publications such as “The Grammarian” and have these available for online viewing.

The website is also intended to be used to generate funds by providing opportunities for online advertising to companies; these shall be used to grow the OGS office over time till it is sufficiently robust that staff manage the day to operations of the society, and volunteer time can then be properly utilized towards giving direction and managing the society.

Arts & Entertainment

• Ainee Shahzad Salim (Chair)
• Tariq Bin Aijaz
• Imran Maqbool
• Sehar M. Rasool

Sports

• Reza Ali Mirza (Chair)
• Tariq Bin Aijaz
• Sehar M. Rasool

Mentoring

• Sanya  Mooraj (Chair)
• Ameen Jan
• Ahmed K. Rana
• Farhan A. Mehboob
  
• Annie Shahzad Salim

Finance & Administration

• Imran Maqbool (Chair)
• Farhan A. Mehboob

Strategic Planning

• Ameen Jan (Chair)
• Farhan A. Mehboob
• Salman M. Ahmed

Marketing

Social Media Strategy & implementation

• Ahmed Kamal Mir (Chair)

Management Information Systems

• Salman Moiz Ahmed (Chair)
• Ameen Jan
• Farhan A. Mehboob
• Shahzad Salim

Former Presidents

• Ahmed K. Rana (Chair)
• Adnan Afridi
• Nadeem Maqbool

Legal

• Yousuf Ali Sayeed (Chair)
• Taha Ali Zai
• Faiza K. Rafay
• Abdur Rehman

Young Alumni (Graduated in the last 10 years)

Being constituted, please volunteer if interested

Additional sub committee

• Networking
• Standardization
• Fundraising
• Membership Promotion

Service on subcommittees is not limited to OGS Executive Committee Members alone – we have thus far welcomed 5 volunteers onto our subcommittees (including a chair) and would urge you to come forward and contact us via email if you are interested in serving OGS. Passion for a particular initiative and time commitment are our primary considerations in evaluating potential volunteers.

Subcommittees shall work independently under the leadership of their respective chairs and make recommendations to the Executive Committee, and thereafter execute based on the democratic decisions made by the EC. We would also like to hear from Members who would like to serve as volunteers for helping arrange particular events.

For any queries please contact us at ogs@cyber.net.pk, oldgrammariansociety@gmail.com

OGS Trust continues its commitment to fund 2 TCF schools.

To date, structure work, ground & first floor internal plaster work have been completed. Currently, external plaster and second floor internal plaster are in progress. The two schools are expected to be functional in 2017.

 

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