The Middle Years
The Preparatory School is located at the middle estate of the College, surrounded by the beautiful and tranquil atmosphere of historic architectural buildings and ever-green coniferous pine trees. Over the past one and a half century, many changes have taken place in the form of construction of a new academic block, addition of new facilities and raising the standards of lifestyle for students.
Preparatory School caters for students aged 9½ to 12½ from Class V to VII, headed by a Headmaster and a team of 15 teachers and 2 matrons. The average strength of the school is 180 boys with a wide range of cultures from different parts of the country. These students are groomed in a way that enables them to live independently and face the challenges of life.
Vision and Development
The Prep School caters for young learners with a dynamic vision and a wide range of facilities in academics and co-curricular activities. Committed to encouraging and developing enquiring minds, it provides innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for future challenges.
At Prep School, special emphasis is placed on building the character and personality of students entering their crucial teenage years. Education here extends beyond academics, focusing on empathy, sympathy, respect, harmony and the spirit of sharing. Honesty and integrity are instilled as the foremost values, shaping students into individuals of principle and strength.
Whether in classrooms, dormitories, the cafeteria, playgrounds, library or common rooms, students are guided to reflect the qualities they learn and uphold the norms of good conduct. Alongside this moral and social development, Prep School ensures academic excellence, physical well-being and spiritual growth, nurturing well-rounded personalities equipped to excel in all spheres of life.
Prep School Faculty
| Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Imtiaz Akhtar Ranjha | Headmaster | MA Arabic & Islamiat, B.Ed |
| Mrs Noreen Tufail | Asst. Prof. | MA English, TEFL, CELTA (Cambridge) |
| Ch. Asghar Ali | Asst. Prof. | MA Urdu, B.Ed |
| Mr. M. Saeed Khan | Asst. Prof. | M.Sc Mathematics, B.Ed |
| Mr. Arif Khan | Asst. Prof. | M.Phil Urdu, B.Ed |
| Mr. Abdul Majid | Asst. Prof. | Darse Nizami, MA Islamiat |
| Mr. M. Masood Ul Hasnain | Asst. Prof. | MA English, Urdu & Pol Science, B.Ed |
| Mrs. Bushra Rizwan | Asst. Prof. | MA English |
| Mr. M. Waqas Nawaz | Asst. Prof. | M.Phil Geography |
| Mr. M. Qaiser Iqbal Bhatti | Asst. Prof. | M.Sc Mathematics, B.Ed, Gold Medalist |
| Shahzada Khurram Iftikhar | Lecturer | M.Phil Human Genetics |
| Mr. Zeeshan Ali | Lecturer | M.Sc Zoology, M.Ed |
| Raja Najam Saqib | Lecturer | BCS (Hons), MBA |
| Mr. Arslan Riaz | Music Teacher | MA Music |
| Mr. Nasir Ali | Asst. Librarian | M.Sc Geography |
| Mr. Maqsood Akhter | PTI | Matric |
| Mr. Iftikhar Ali | PTI | Matric |
| Mrs. Aqeeda Begum | Matron | Matric |
| Mrs. Shahzadi Naz | Matron | BA |
Academic Programme
The Preparatory School curriculum expands significantly from Junior School, covering the full range of national curriculum subjects in greater depth. Students study Urdu, English, Mathematics, Sciences, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, Computer Science, Geography and Social Studies among other subjects. Music, Robotics and co-curricular activities enrich the timetable beyond core academics.
The prep years are critical for establishing the academic foundations that will determine a student's performance in the Matriculation (SSC) examinations taken at the end of the Senior School. Boys who excel in the Preparatory School enter Senior School with confidence and a strong work ethic.
Co-curricular Engagement
The Preparatory School years are when most Gallians begin to discover their passions and talents outside the classroom. Whether in cricket, music, debating or the sciences, the Prep School years offer the opportunity to explore a wide range of activities and find one's strengths.
Inter-house competitions in sports and activities become keenly contested at Prep School level, as boys develop their skills and the competitive instinct that characterises Gallian culture. House pride is strong, and students from different parts of the country learn to work as one team.
Preparing for Senior School
The final years of Preparatory School are an important preparation for the Senior School, which brings the most intensive academic demands of the Lawrence College career. Teachers and housemasters pay particular attention to identifying any areas of weakness and providing support to ensure every boy is ready for the step up.
Academic tracking, regular assessments and parental communication ensure that both the student and his family are fully informed of progress and any areas requiring attention before the transition to Senior School.