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about southshore
the campus
programme of studies
a level subjects
seminars on culture and society
foreign languages
learning modules
teaching internship programme
student life
student council
societies
sports
iseo / lumun
awards
publications
counselling
student counselling
university admissions
admission to southshore
administrative staff
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Principal Emeritus
Shahpur Jamall
Principal
Raheel Masood
Board of Directors
Shahpur Jamall
Sami Mustafa
Safia Shaikh
Mariam Shera
Shahid Shera
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about southshore
Southshore recognizes that students today face a number
of serious challenges including environmental degradation,
economic uncertainty and a social crisis emerging from the
expanding gulf between the rich and the poor. The school
believes that academic excellence alone will not prepare them
for the world they will inherit.
Therefore, Southshores goal is to provide its students with
a rigorous academic curriculum supported by a variety of
structured learning experiences. The Southshore programme is
designed to prepare its students for success in institutions of
higher learning and to give them the drive and ability to make a
contribution to the society they live in.
Southshore achieves these goals by offering a wide range
of University of Cambridge A Level courses in the physical
sciences, social sciences, humanities and in the field of
commerce. It also offers seminars, learning modules, foreign
languages and internship programmes to extend students
thinking and confront issues in community and social
development. Southshores learning modules require students
to explore the world around them while expanding the range of
their own interests.
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Southshore was founded in 2004 as a joint venture between
three leading educational institutions. Each of these schools
has contributed its own distinctive element to create an
institution with a unique character and mission.
Bay View Academy
Bay View Academy is a private, coeducational school from
Pre-school to O Level. Founded in 1990, it is a college
preparatory school that offers a state of the art campus with
two computer labs, libraries and a multipurpose science
laboratory. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities
with an emphasis on sports, drama and debate. Local, national
and international field trips at different grade levels facilitate the
holistic growth of its students.
The C.A.S. School
Founded in 1981, The C.A.S. School offers a 14 year
programme, from Playgroup to O Level. The school looks
at objectives of schooling beyond good grades and narrow
academic pursuits, and emphasizes involving students outside
the classroom in community development programmes and
intellectual pursuits. It offers seminars, foreign languages,
learning modules (rowing, golf, horse-riding, violin, classical
dance, photography, journalism, etc) and teaching internships.
Froebel Education Centre
Froebel Education Centre was founded in 1982 on the
principles established by the German educationalist and
philosopher Friedrich Froebel. It has steadily grown into a
recognized educational institution that offers classes from
Nursery to
O Level. The school is set in spacious grounds in DHA
Phase 8, housing two independent libraries, art and craft
rooms, auditoriums, and computer and science laboratories for
each of the different levels. F.E.C. provides an atmosphere that
challenges young minds and encourages students to develop
their strengths and life-skills.
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programme
of studies
A Level Subjects
Seminars on Culture and Society
Foreign Languages
Learning Modules
Teaching Internship Programme
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a level subjects
Accounting
Muhammad Hanif Ghanchi
BCom (Karachi University), FCMA (ICMAP)
Tehseen Valjee
BCom (Government Commerce College), MBA (IBA)
The A and AS Level Accounting syllabus covers topics such
as the recording of financial information, accounting principles
and control systems, and the preparation of final accounts for
a variety of different organisations and businesses. Students
learn about raising capital by shares and loans, ratio analysis and
cost accounting, and also study the preparation of cash flow
statements, cash flow analysis, the repayment of share capital,
and standard costing and investment appraisal, among many
other topics.
Art and Design
Nayyar Jamil
University lecturer and artist
The Art and Design syllabus considers expression and
communication. Students learn about visual perception, aesthetic
experience, and the ways in which art and design create a language
of their own. Most of the work for this syllabus is practical or studio
based, so that students can develop their abilities of observation
and analysis of the visual world, sensitivity, skill, personal
expression and imagination.
Biology
Maheen Syed
MSc (University College, London), BSc (Tufts University, USA)
A and AS Level Biology builds on the skills acquired at the
O Level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts
which are fundamental to the subject, a section on some
current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on
advanced practical skills. The emphasis throughout is on the
understanding of concepts and their application.
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Business Studies
Zeeshan Ansari
BBA Hons (HIMS, Hamdard University). BCom (Karachi University)
Naveen Kareem
MBA (IBA), BCom (Karachi University)
Khayyam Mahmud
MBA (IBA), MA Economics (University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA),
BA Economics (University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA)
Samya Paracha
BA Economics (Allegheny College, USA)
The Business Studies syllabus enables students to understand
and appreciate the nature and scope of business, and the role it
plays in society. The syllabus covers economic, environmental,
ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues, and
encourages a critical understanding of organisations, the markets
they serve and the process of adding value. Students examine
the management of organisations and, in particular, the process
of decision-making in a dynamic external environment.
Chemistry
Mariam Reza
MA, MSc (Cantab, UK)
A and AS Level Chemistry builds on the skills acquired at the
O Level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts
which are fundamental to the subject, a section on some
current applications of chemistry, and a strong emphasis on
advanced practical skills. The emphasis throughout is on the
understanding of concepts and the application of chemistry in
our daily lives.
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Economics
Khalida Afsar
MSc (Karachi University), BSc (Karachi University)
Iqbal Hussain
MBA (University of California at Berkeley, USA), BSc (London School of Economics)
Khayyam Mahmud
MBA (IBA), MA Economics (University of New Hampshire, Durham, USA),
BA Economics (University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA)
Samya Paracha
BA Economics (Allegheny College, USA)
Through the A and AS Level Economics syllabus, students
learn how to explain and analyse economic issues and
arguments, evaluate economic information, and organise,
present and communicate ideas and judgements clearly. The
syllabus covers a range of basic economic ideas, including an
introduction to the price system and government intervention,
international trade and exchange rates, the measurement of
employment and inflation, and the causes and consequences
of inflation. Students also study the price system, the theory of
the firm, market failure, macroeconomic theory and policy, and
economic growth and development.
English Literature
Raheela Masood
MA English Literature (Leeds University, UK), Dip Ed (Oxon),
MA English Literature (Lucknow University, India),
BA English Literature (Lucknow University, India)
Farzana Junaid
MA English Literature (Karachi University),
BA English Literature & History (Kinnaird College)
Students following the A and AS Level English Literature
syllabus will study a range of texts in the three main forms:
prose, poetry and drama. Set texts are offered from a wide
range of different periods and cultures. Students will develop
skills of reading and analysis of texts, and of effective and
appropriate communication, including the ability to discuss the
critical context of texts.
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General Paper
Shazeya Ghani
BA Hons (University of Manchester, UK)
Iffat Khan
BA Hons (California University of Pennsylvania, USA)
Farzana Junaid
MA English (Karachi University), BA English Literature & History (Kinnaird College)
Lubna Agha
BA English Literature, History & Philosophy (Kinnaird College)
Farhat Babar
BA Political Science, Economics & Education (Karachi University)
Zainab Tariq
B Sc Hons (LUMS)
Zainab Khan
BA Comparative Literature (Harvard University, USA)
The AS General Paper is multi-disciplinary, its subject matter
drawn from across the curriculum. The syllabus helps develop
in candidates the ability to make cross-curricular links; to
develop a maturity of thought appropriate to students at this
level; and to achieve an understanding and usage of the English
language which enables them to express arguments, ideas and
opinions in a reflective and academic manner.
History
Iftikhar Zaidi
MA Imperial and Commonwealth History (Kings College, UK),
BA History (Brandeis University, USA)
Through the A and AS Level History syllabus students learn
about cause and effect, continuity and change, similarity and
differences, and use historical evidence as part of their studies.
The emphasis is again on both historical knowledge and on the
skills required for historical research. In the first year students
focus on European history in the period from 1789 to 1939 and
in the second year on international history from 1945 to 1991.
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Law
Sumera Ali
Barrister at Law, (University of the West of England, UK),
LLB (University of London, UK)
Irshad Abdul Kadir
Barrister at Law, MA Hons Law (University of Cambridge, UK),
BA Hons Economics and Maths (University of Cambridge, UK)
The main aim of the A and AS Level Law syllabus is to provide
students with an introduction to the main principles of the law as
it is practised in England and Wales. As a result, students build
their knowledge and understanding of the English legal system,
and develop a critical awareness of its structure, personnel and
operation. The syllabus also focuses on two areas of substantive
law (contract and tort), and encourages students to develop skills of
analysis and problem-solving through the application of legal rules.
Mathematics
Shamim Azam
MSc Mathematics (Karachi University), BSc Mathematics and Physics (Karachi
University)
Kamran Khan
MSc (Karachi University), BSc (Karachi University)
Shahab Yakoob
BS Mechanical Engineering (University of West Virginia, USA)
The A and AS Level Mathematics syllabus allows flexibility to
choose from different routes to A Level Mathematics. After
studying Pure Mathematics and Probability and Statistics at
the AS Level, students can choose between Mechanics, or
Probability and Statistics for the A2 paper.
Physics
Kashif Ameen
MSc Physics (Karachi University), MSc Statistics (Karachi University),
BSc Physics (Karachi University)
A and AS Level Physics builds on the skills acquired at the
O Level. The syllabus includes the main theoretical concepts
which are fundamental to the subject, a section on some
current applications of physics, and a strong emphasis on
advanced practical skills. The emphasis throughout is on the
understanding of concepts and their application.
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Psychology
Rubina Rizwan
MA Psychology (Karachi University), BA Hons Psychology (Karachi University)
Shaheen Khan
BA History, Psychology & Literature (Punjab University)
A and AS Level Psychology students develop their appreciation of
the subject by exploring the ways in which psychology is conducted.
Students also review important research; this provides an insight
into the ways in which psychology has been applied, thereby leading
to a better understanding of key themes and issues. The syllabus
reflects the five core areas of psychology, namely cognitive, social,
physiological, developmental and the psychology of individual
differences. It also relates psychology to education, health,
organisations, the environment and abnormality.
Sociology
Iffat M. Khan
BA Hons (California University of Pennsylvania, USA)
Rabeel Memon
BSc Social Sciences (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Iftikhar Zaidi
MA Imperial and Commonwealth History (Kings College, UK),
BA History (Brandeis University, USA)
In a rapidly changing world, A and AS Level Sociology offers students
the opportunity not only to explore the processes that are shaping
current trends, but also to develop an understanding of the complexity
and diversity of human societies and their continuities with the
past. The study of sociology stimulates awareness of contemporary
social, cultural and political issues, and focuses on the importance of
examining these issues in a rigorous, reasoned and analytical way.
Urdu
Salma Baig
MA (Punjab University), BA (Lahore College for Women)
A Level Urdu builds on the language skills gained at O Level and is
the ideal foundation for university-level study, or to improve career
prospects. Students will learn how to use the language in a variety
of situations. They will be expected to handle texts and other source
materials, extracting information in order to respond to specific tasks.
Through their studies, students can expect to achieve greater fluency,
accuracy and confidence in the language.
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seminars on
culture and
society
Seminar on Community Development
The aim of this seminar is to combine a theoretical
understanding of inequality with practical experience to achieve
a holistic learning experience for our students. Key issues such
as lack of adequate education, gender inequality and leadership
structures will be discussed with the students and corroborated
with field visits to marginalized urban communities. This
seminar aspires to lay the groundwork for a deeper involvement
in the development of a community within our city so that
students may work to improve the lives of the less privileged.
The seminar on Community Development is also aimed at
familiarising students with the rich traditions of our indigenous
communities. Students taking this seminar are not only trained
in the methodology of primary research in the classroom,
but they are also taken on field trips for collecting data and
developing a first-hand knowledge of these communities.
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Seminar on Democracy and Development
Is Pakistan safer today with its nuclear weapon? Are
dictatorships better suited than democracies to developing
countries such as ours? What is the role of the media in our
society? What is lacking in our education system? What role
have donors and NGOs played in development?
The Seminar on Democracy and Development aims to teach
students how to conduct research and understand issues
relating to society and its socio-economic and political
development. In this seminar, students will pick a topic of their
choice and explore it in-depth in the form of a research paper.
They will learn how to write a research paper and develop an
argument coherently. By the end of the seminar they will have
produced a paper which may then be printed in a school journal.
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Seminar on Childrens Urdu Literature
The Seminar on Childrens Urdu Literature is designed to
encourage students at Southshore to appreciate the Urdu
language, particularly in the context of younger children, by
writing books for them. These books are then illustrated
and printed by Bookgroup, and used by hundreds of schools
throughout Pakistan. Cheenoo aur Daanika, written by students
of Southshore, is an example of the creativity and interest of our
young authors in the Urdu language.
Association with Bookgroup
An important aspect of Southshore is to provide its students
with the opportunity to work with public sector schools
and other organizations involved in addressing the issues of
education in Pakistan. Bookgroup is one such organization.
Mariam Shera, Shahpur Jamall, and Sami Mustafa are members
of the Board of Governors of Bookgroup.
Students who take the Seminar on Childrens Urdu Literature
work closely with Bookgroup to develop and publish Urdu
books for children.
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Seminar on Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology is the study of human cultures and
includes the field of archaeology, physical anthropology and
linguistics. In this course, students will be introduced to
different issues of cultural significance and learn to conduct
anthropological research. Each student will write a research
paper based on original ethnographic research performed by
the individual students. Research will involve ethnography,
participant observation, interviews and/or questionnaires.
Primary Research in Social Sciences
Students taking the seminars on Cultural Anthropology and
Community Development are taken on field trips to remote areas
in order to gain first-hand knowledge of communities which have
not benefitted from the economic prosperity of the country. This
helps them understand the dynamics of development and how
best these fringe communities could be helped.
Students go to Mithi (in District Tharparkar) and live there
conducting research on the impact of environment, religion,
and political marginalization on the lives of Thari people, a
large majority of whom are schedule-caste Hindus. They also
go to Khuda ki Basti (Surjani Town), located on the outskirts
of Karachi. Khuda ki Basti, the brainchild of Tasneem Siddiqui,
is a pioneering effort towards providing housing for the very
poor at an extremely affordable cost.
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foreign
languages
The foreign language courses are designed to be
introductions to conversational French and Spanish. Students
will become acquainted with the basics of the language they
are studying and gain exposure to the cultures from which they
spring. They are encouraged to continue with the language of
their choice for the duration of their stay at Southshore.
French
Yousuf Shahid
MA Journalism (Dhaka University), MBA (IBA),
DELF (Diploma dEtudes de Langne Franaise)
Spanish
Luis Pajuelo
MA Spanish (University of Salamanca), BA Philosophy and Classical Languages
(University of Madrid)
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learning modules
Learning Modules are an integral part of the Programme of
Studies offered at Southshore. The modules are an essential
element of a comprehensive educational experience designed
to expand the horizons of our students by exposing them to
coursework beyond the usual set of A-Level subjects.
The Learning Modules allow Southshore students to explore
areas of personal interest under the instruction of successful
professionals in the particular field. Students are able to gain
insight for future educational and career options, interact with
the wider community and, in some cases, have the opportunity
to publish their work such as photographs, poetry, short stories,
essays, research papers and more.
At Southshore, we believe the Learning Modules provide a
challenging environment for personal growth, learning and
enjoyment. Given our emphasis on a well-rounded education,
a students achievements through the Learning Modules
are recognized and rewarded through Honors Diplomas
at graduation and preferential consideration for leadership
opportunities, external events, internships and Southshore
graduation awards.
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Creative Writing
Madiha Sattar
BA Hons History & Literature (Harvard University, USA)
The recent boom in Pakistani fiction in English published globally
confirms that there is both rich material here to mine and worldwide
interest in what Pakistani writers have to say. This class studies and
practices the craft and content of creative writing, with an emphasis
on the short story. The class explores the elements of prose fiction
through analysis of published fiction, class discussions and short
writing exercises. Methods of dealing with writers block and ways
of seeking inspiration in everyday life are also addressed.
Elements of Design
Adnan Lotia
MFA (Academy of Art University, USA), BSc (New York University, USA)
Elements of Design incorporates aspects of typography, image
manipulation, copywriting, text and image formatting, and
composition. Students learn to analyze existing content and devise
a means of communicating it clearly, creatively and effectively.
Students are able to apply the skills they learn in this course to
develop their photography, writing and drawing. The module
introduces students to the world of communication design and
connects directly with student publications.
Film Making
Reza Gheewala
CEO, Tarka Films, MA Film Production (Vancouver Film School, Canada),
BA Communication Studies (York University, Canada)
This module takes students on a journey that starts from learning
about inventors of film techniques to producing their very own
short film. It provides a comprehensive tour of the world of film,
helping students find their particular area of interest within the
broader definition of film making.
Golf
Omar Ghias
Director, OG Golf
In this course, students learn the basics of golf. This includes posture,
grip and setup, followed by how to do the full swing, putting and
chipping. The golf module takes place at the DHA Golf Club.
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Horse Riding
Seher & Samee Ibrahim
Directors, Equestrian Riding Club
Horse riding takes place at the Equestrian Riding Club. Catering
to beginners and experienced riders, students will learn the
basics of how to ride, working up to cantering and more
complex manoeuvres.
Journalism
Gibran Peshimam
City Editor, The News, BA Hons Political Science (University of Toronto, Canada)
Ahmed Yusuf
Sub-Editor City News, The News, BSc Hons Social Sciences (LUMS)
Students learn the basics of journalismtheory and practice.
Aside from visiting offices of major media houses, they
undertake field visits and write short stories on their findings.
Emphasis is placed on print journalism, but electronic media
is also explored. Students are encouraged to discuss and
analyze news stories in each class so as to develop a critical
understanding of the media, as well as an understanding of
editorial issues.
Leadership Skills
Marianne Haider
MBA (IBA)
While some individuals seem to naturally have the personality
and charisma to become great leaders, the reality is that most
dont fulfill their potential. Therefore the need for developing
leadership skills from an early age is a high priority. This module
provides a basic understanding of what leadership is and what
good leaders do in order to be successful. During this highly
interactive module, students learn the meaning, importance and
nature of leadership, the personal attributes associated with
effective leaders, leadership styles and more.
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Model United Nations
Nadir Ali Khan
BSc Hons Political Science (LUMS)
The Model UN (MUN) is a simulation of the United Nations
which aims at educating participants about an assortment
of international issues, including environmental concerns,
peacekeeping and socio-economic problems faced by various
countries. The purpose of this module is not only to prepare
students for Model UN events held across the country (such as
LUMUN, held by LUMS), but also to help improve skills of public
speaking, negotiation, debating, critical thinking, group work
and awareness of world issues. This module will include guest
speakers, small-scale simulations and working with previous
MUN delegates.
Photography
Momin Zafar
BA Communication Design (Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture)
This module explores the art of photography. Students have the
chance to learn and experiment with a variety of techniques and
explore different aesthetics by critiquing each others photographs.
The classes also go on occasional outdoor shoots. Photographs
taken by the students are then published in Firefly.
Poetry Writing
Rehan Naqvi
BA Hons Philosophy and Literature (Bolton University, UK)
The purpose of the poetry module is to introduce students to
poetry in a manner that will undo any negative preconceptions they
may have about it. Once this has been achieved, the basic literary
mechanics of poetry construction will be presented to them.
Students will then be asked to write poems on their own, based on
mechanics and practice imagery construction.
There will be exposure to poetry and poetic prose to familiarize them
with the way imagery and other poetic devices work and which,
initially, they can emulate before attempting their own forms.
The ultimate goal beyond an exposure to poetry is to have students
produce original poems that will be compiled into a booklet,
Apprentices & Wordsmiths.
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Power Yoga
Hina Khalid
Certified Yoga Instructor
Power Yoga is a vigorous, fitness-based approach to yoga. It is
a combination of traditional yoga with dynamic exercises that
place demand on all of the muscles, boosting circulation and
muscle tone. It also enhances physical strength, stamina and
flexibility, while at the same time relieving stress and anxiety
Public Speaking
Nadir Ali Khan
BSc Hons Political Science (LUMS)
This module develops the ability to speak confidently and
effectively in a variety of public speaking situations. Students
learn how to speak publicly in a convincing, confident and
concise style. The course helps to identify and apply key skills
of effective public speaking and teaches students how to keep
an audience focused on the speaker and their message. It
sharpens public speaking skills by preparing, rehearsing and
integrating personalized feedback.
Rowing
Arif Ikram
Captain of Boats, Karachi Boat Club
Rowing takes place at the Karachi Boat Club. Students who
show skill and dedication in the sport will be able to enter
regattas and represent the school in local and international
tournaments. Rowing provides both healthy exercise and
an excellent opportunity to participate in an exciting and
challenging sport.
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teaching
internship
programme
The Southshore Teaching Internship Programme involves
volunteer teaching at the SMB Fatima Jinnah Government
Girls School. Student volunteers teach English Language,
Mathematics and Art to students at the primary level. The
Teaching Internship requires taking time off from school for
about four weeks.
The Teaching Internship Programme at the SMB is supervised by
Rafia Riaz Khan, Hameedah Sayani, Hasan Ather and Akbar Khan.
Government School Project
In order to expose students to a canvas beyond the confines
of Southshore, the school works in partnership with the SMB
Fatima Jinnah Government Girls School. Situated in the old part
of Karachi (Garden West), and with a student body of 2,600,
this government school is being managed by Bookgroup and
the Zindagi Trust. The efforts of these two educational Non-
Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have brought about a
paradigm shift in public sector schooling. In terms of physical
infrastructure, facilities, curriculum and management policies,
today the SMB School stands comparable to some of the best
schools in the private sector.
This close working relationship with a public-sector school
has not only been useful for the government school itself,
but equally importantly, it has provided an opportunity for
Southshore students to broaden their intellectual horizons and
develop an interest in the community at large, particularly in
terms of helping the less-privileged children.
Shahpur Jamall, Sami Mustafa and Mariam Shera are members
of the Board of Studies of the SMB School.
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student council
The Student Council provides an opportunity for students to
build and utilize their leadership skills and acts as a liaison
between students and the school administration.
The process of electing the Student Council begins in March
when students from the A1 class are nominated by votes from
students, staff and faculty members. The Student Council
is finalized in August after discussions with members of the
outgoing Council, a review of AS Level grades, votes from the
Southshore community, disciplinary record, involvement in
extracurricular activities and performance in all components of
the Programme of Studies (A Level subjects, seminars, learning
modules, internships).
The Council consists of a President, Vice President, General
Secretary and Treasurer as well as 810 council members. All
members of the Student Council are expected to uphold school
rules in letter and in spirit while serving as positive examples to
the rest of the school community.
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societies
In addition to encouraging their academic growth, Southshore
provides students with valuable learning opportunities through
a variety of societies.
Academic Society
The Academic Society focuses on events and activities
that directly complement the academic lives of Southshore
students. This includes quizzes, movie shows, guest lectures
and study trips.
Art Society
The aim of the Art Society is to showcase and promote the
artistic talent of the Southshore community. This is done
through different events such as competitions, shows and visits
to art galleries.
Community Service Society
The Community Service Society is one of the largest and most
popular societies at Southshore. It helps to organize community
service at local social welfare institutions such as Dar-ul-Sukoon.
It also works closely with the Community Welfare Fund and
organizes fundraising and charity events, such as bake sales.
Debating Society
The Debating Society organizes the annual Southshore debate
competition and helps students hone their public speaking and
debating skills.
Drama Society
The Drama Society promotes the dramatic arts at Southshore.
It is responsible for organizing the Drama Festival and
also works towards making films for local movie-making
competitions.
Environmental Conservation Society
The Environmental Conservation Society was formed by a
group of students dedicated to working towards improving
awareness about environmental issues and participating in
conservation activities, both on and off the campus.
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External Events Society
The External Events Society ensures that Southshore is
represented at inter-school and other relevant events. They not
only search for appropriate forums for student participation,
they also organize and encourage the Southshore community
to get involved. Debates, community service, academic and art
competitions are examples of events undertaken by Southshore
students. These include the annual International Schools
Educational Olympiad (ISEO), Young Leaders Entrepreneur
Summit, and Cathay Pacific International Wilderness
Experience South Africa, and LUMUN.
Music Society
The Music Society organizes musical events on campus.
Students who play or are interested in learning how to play
instruments have the opportunity to link up to play together
through the society.
Photography Society
The Photography Society captures important moments in
the life of the Southshore community. From social events
and sports to academic lectures and community service,
members of this society ensure that everything Southshore
is documented in school publications.
Psychology and Sociology Society (PSS)
The PSS aims to provide a platform by which students can
explore their interest in psychology and sociology. Under the
supervision of a faculty advisor, this exploration will include
conducting primary research by interviews and survey
construction to investigate psychological and sociological
theories; visiting psychiatric institutions, allowing student
interaction with patients with psychological conditions related to
the subject syllabus; and organizing group discussions addressing
social, political, environmental, or demographic issues.
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Publications Society
The Publications Society works on school publications, such as
the school newspaper, Bellpepper, which comes out twice a
term and the school yearbook, Rewind.
Social Events Committee
The Social Events Society plans gatherings that allow our
students to interact outside the classroom. From formal and
elegant dinners to simple and fun activities on campus, this
society is one of the most active at Southshore. The Welcome
Dinner for entering A1 students and the Farewell for the
graduating A2 class are major events completely planned and
executed by the Social Events Society.
Social Sciences Society
The Social Science Society focuses on gaining a keener insight
into concepts learned in A Level subjects by organizing events
outside the classroom. Members are also invited to join the
Primary Research Trips undertaken by different seminar groups.
Sports Society
The Sports Society organizes events and tournaments for
the Southshore Community. This includes both intra-school
and inter-school matches for boys and girls. It also organizes
matches between students and alumni as well as the Night
Cricket Tournament in Ramadan.
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community
welfare fund (cwf)
In order to express their concern for the less privileged,
Southshore students have established the Community Welfare
Fund. It is a volunteer association through which members of
the Southshore community (alumni, faculty, staff, students)
contribute money on a monthly basis, and Southshore matches
the funds raised by the students.
The Executive Committee that supervises the raising,
management and disbursement of funds is comprised of
board members, alumni, faculty, students and staff to ensure a
transparent process. The money is currently targeted towards
the welfare of the support staff at Southshore. In time, it is
hoped that with an increase in funds available, the CWF will be
able to address the needs of less privileged people outside the
Southshore community as well.
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sports
With a strong tradition of sports in all three of the founding
schools, sports and games form an integral part of the
Southshore experience.
While Southshore does focus greatly on excellence in sporting
achievements for its school teams, there is an equal emphasis
on sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork.
Badminton
Badminton is a growing sport at Southshore with the
school team having won the Jinnah University Inter-School
Tournament this year.
Basketball
The Southshore basketball teams regularly participate in inter-
school tournaments and host friendly matches with other
schools at our home court. The mens team is ranked among
the top school teams in the city while the womens programme
is growing steadily in stature.
Cricket
The largest number of students participate in the Southshore
Cricket Programme which includes playing inter-school
tournaments, friendly matches with other schools and with
alumni. A tournament for the Southshore community features
teams comprised of current students, faculty, staff and alumni.
The Southshore School Team has been one of the best
performing cricket teams in Karachi for the past four years.
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Football
After four successful seasons of tremendous growth,
Southshore Football had its best year in 200809, winning the
FPS Inter-School Tournament and performing well in several
other tournaments. A womens team is also planned for the
upcoming 201011 football season.
Table Tennis
One of the most popular sports at Southshore, the table tennis
team has experienced significant success in the past year,
winning the Jinnah University Inter-School Tournament and
performing well in others.
Throwball
An ever improving sport at Southshore, this has been the
strongest year for our throwball team. They now have their own
court to practice on and to play friendly matches with other
schools in Karachi.
In addition to the school teams listed above, Southshore students
enjoy informal competitions in a variety of other sports such as
night cricket, foosball, futsol, swimming, tennis and more.
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ISEO
Initiated in the year 2000 and organized annually by Karachi High
School, the International Schools Educational Olympiad (ISEO)
brings together students from schools all across Pakistan and
abroad to participate in competitions that cover a broad spectrum
of intellectual and academic activity. At this forum, students not
only compete but also exchange ideas and knowledge, thus
encouraging intellectual growth and collective learning.
Southshore students have been leading participants at the
ISEO and have showcased their talent by winning in a number
of events such as debate, photography, film-making and the art
competition.
LUMUN
Each year, Southshore sends a team to Lahore to participate
in the Lahore University of Management Sciences Model
UN (LUMUN). Delegates assume the role of ambassadors
of various countries of the world, debating crucial issues of
global concern. In the process, delegates produce standard UN
format resolutions that present practical solutions of pressing
international issues.
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awards
In recognition of students achievements in art, literature,
science, sports, community development programmes and
teaching internships, Southshore offers the following awards:
Academic Excellence Award
Athletic Achievement Award
The Faiz Ahmed Faiz Award
The Dr Ruth Pfau Award
The Albert Einstein Award
The Graham Layton Award
The Dr Adib Hasan Rizvi Award
The Hasan Aly Effendi Award
The Sadequain Award
The Charles Darwin Award
The Mother Teresa Award
The A.H. Kardar Award
The Faculty Award
The Principals Award
The School Spirit Award
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publications
Apprentices & Wordsmiths
Poems written by students who take the Seminar on
Writing Poetry are reviewed by a panel of judges, and selected
poems are published in Apprentices & Wordsmiths.
Bellpepper
Bellpepper is a newsletter published four times a year by an
editorial board consisting of students and two faculty members.
It reports on events taking place in the school, student
comments, interviews, and feature articles written by students.
Urdu Books for Children
Students who take the Seminar on Childrens Urdu Literature
write books for children. The books are then published by
Bookgroup, a non-profit, educational research institution.
Cheenoo aur Daanika is an example of such an effort.
Firefy
Photographs taken by students of the photography module are
reviewed by a panel of judges, and selected photographs are
printed in Firefly.
Rewind
Southshore publishes Rewind, the school yearbook,
documenting the events of the school throughout the year,
including a closer focus on the graduating class. It is meant to
be a memento for the students, both the A1s and the A2s.
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student
counselling
From the moment they enroll at Southshore, all students
are provided with a counsellor, who works with students
to determine the subjects they take for A Level, provides
academic and personal counselling, helps plan their future
course of studies, and assists students with whatever else they
may need during their stay at Southshore.
Students who are assigned counsellors may make an
appointment to see them on any issue, ranging from career
counselling to personal problems.
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university
admissions
It is usually assumed that good grades are a guarantee of
admission to good universities in Pakistan and abroad. While
this may partly be true, the reality is that grades form only one
of many factors considered by these institutions. Those who
are well rounded in their achievements will be more successful
than those who simply project grades as their strength.
Leadership, community service, intellectual pursuits and sports
help set high achievers apart from the grade-getters.
Think about why some of the good universities interview
students for admission after they have successfully met their
academic requirements. Only then does the need to focus
beyond simply excelling in the classroom becomes clear.
Therefore, students at Southshore must be aware that while
they focus on their core subjects, they must broaden their
intellectual horizons by taking seminars, learning modules,
a foreign language, and participating in sports and other
school activities.
The college counselling team works with students to help them
select and apply to universities suitable for their needs:
Raheel Masood
Iftikhar Zaidi
Sabeena Agha
Mariam Reza
Mashal Farookee
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Over 70% of Southshore graduates plan to attend university
outside Pakistan, with the greatest number going to the USA,
UK and Canada after completion of their A Level coursework.
University admission offers for our graduates have included:
Australia
New South Wales
Monash
Canada
British Columbia
Concordia
McGill
Queens
Ryerson
Simon Fraser
Toronto
Waterloo
Western Ontario
Windsor
York
China
Fudan University
Egypt
American University in Cairo
Malaysia
Nottingham
Pakistan
AKUH
CBM
IBA
ICAP
IVSAA
LUMS
NED University
NUST
SZABIST
Ziauddin Medical University
United Arab Emirates
American University of Dubai
American University of Sharjah
University of Wollongong
United Kingdom
Bradford
Brunel
Cardiff
City
Exeter
Imperial
Kent
Kings
Lancaster
Leeds
Manchester
Nottingham
St. Andrews
SOAS
Sussex
Warwick
United States of America
Allegheny
Boston
Dayton
Indiana
Kalamazoo
Lafayette
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Ohio Wesleyan
Penn State
Purdue
Rochester
UC Davis
UCF
USC
Virginia
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admission to
southshore
Students who have successfully completed their O Level
courses are eligible to apply to Southshore for admission to the
2-year A Level programme. Interested students should contact
the Southshore office for information on admission or visit the
Southshore website (www.southshore.edu.pk).
Once applications have been submitted, students are informed
of the decision on admission by letter. During the first week
of September, an orientation to the Southshore Programme of
Studies is provided to guide students in their choice of subjects,
seminars and learning modules, allowing them to finalize their
course of study.
The Southshore academic year consists of two terms: August
to December and January to May. A1 classes commence
in early September. On completion of their first year at
Southshore, students appear for their AS Level examinations.
In the second year, students prepare for university entrance
tests and their final A Level examinations.
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administrative staff
Principal Emeritus
Shahpur Jamall
Principal
Raheel Masood
Manager, Administration & Finance
Mudassir Faraz
Manager, Academic Affairs
Marianne Haider
Associate Manager, Academic Affairs
Mashal Farookee
Manager, Student Affairs
Parker Shanawaz
Assistant Manager, Administration
Kamran Khan
Assistant Accountant
Adnan Ali Khan
Administrative Assistants
Rufus Samson
Zulqarnain Badshah
Saqib Rafiq Khan
Zeeshan Ali Khan
Librarian
Julius Monteiro
Laboratory Assistant
Zubair Burki
Receptionist
Kainat Usher
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March 2010
SL-10, 14th Street
off Khayaban-e-Shaheen
DHA, Phase 8, Karachi
525-0071 to 76 (six lines)
info@southshore.edu.pk
www.southshore.edu.pk
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