Every student has memories that occupy a special place in their mind, memories they cherish and that bring them joy for the rest of their lives. For me, those memories are from my golden years at the Beaconhouse School System, Allama Iqbal Town Campus. The campus was purpose built and housed all the facilities. The teaching and non-teaching staff was very accommodating and helpful. My fellow classmates made this journey full of sentimental value.
Over my ten-year journey at this cherished school, I learned to become the better person I am today. While not all moments were a bed of roses, I always endeavored to overcome my weaknesses, and I owe my success to my beloved teachers. I made good friends along the way and had a chance of being a part of curricular and extra-curricular activities inside and outside the school which helped boost my confidence and self-esteem.
I began my journey in Pre-nursery in 2014 and climbed my way up to class 7. From Pre-nursery to class 5, I was in the pink section, and from then onwards, I was in the green section. I still fondly remember my first day at school when my father carried me because I was just a toddler of 2.5 years. My Pre-nursery teacher, Ms. Fakhra, welcomed us to the orientation and meet-and-greet sessions. She was a kind and sweet teacher who taught us for a year. I found the play areas and different learning stations in my classroom quite fascinating.
In Nursery, I was a naughty child who often found himself in trouble. Our teacher even made me sit in another class once because of my mischief. Then came KG, which I consider one of the best years of my student life. Ms. Amna Tariq was our teacher, who cared for me deeply. She taught with patience and skill, helping me grasp concepts easily, which benefited me in the coming years.
In KG I regularly borrowed books from the library and our librarian Ms. Shazia encouraged me to write book reviews about the books. She even displayed them outside the library, which really pleased me.
During these three years, I was part of the karate team and represented our school at various campuses with our teacher Sir. Rohail. I won many awards during my early years, but the most important thing was the friendships I made.
Zaboor, Ibrahim, and my closest friend for the past eleven years, Hashim, were always there for me, whether in academics or any other aspect of school life. We even had a colorful and exciting graduation ceremony at the end of kindergarten as we prepared to step up to class 1.
Class 1 was initially overwhelming as I wasn't used to the hectic routine and the six subjects. However, with the support of my teachers, especially Ms. Rubina, whose humble and kind behavior changed my approach towards school, I adapted.
In classes 1 and 2, I was a prominent student and achieved good grades, even though I didn't secure a position. We visited the BSS sports complex on Bedian Road, Lahore, which was a great experience.
Then came the legendary upper primary years, from class 3 to class 5. At the start of class 3, I felt I had come a long way. I was a shining star, admired by teachers for my out-of-the-box thinking. During our third CAT, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, leading to school closures worldwide. Life seemed suspended for a whole year, and we were promoted to class 4 without final exams. Despite the pandemic, our school organized online classes to ensure our learning continued. My class teacher, Ms. Saira Khawar, treated me like her own child, teaching us English and Social Studies, while my math and science teacher, Ms. Riffat, made complex concepts easy to understand.
Class 5 was challenging, and I didn't achieve the marks I desired, but my greatest achievement was becoming the House Captain of Iqbal House. I had so much fun that teachers had to work hard to get me back on track by the end of the second term.
In 2022, I formally entered Middle school, feeling like a grown-up with only one year left at school. I tried to make the most of it. My time in Middle School was very enjoyable, and I made many new friends as the sections were mixed up. Although teachers wanted us to act seriously, we often cracked jokes and had fun.
We had capable teacher like Ms. Munazza, Ms. Irum and Ms. Shumaila in the middle school as well. The teachers did their part to keep us in line but also shared in our joys and laughter at times. I will keep these memories filed away, and thinking about these moments still brings a smile to my face.
In classes 7, I felt there was a drastic change in the behavior of my classmates. Although everyone was doing their best to get good grades, overall behavior was changed. The majority of the students kept on getting involved in havoc.
Our principal, Mr. Irshad Barkat being head of the campus, arranged plenty of extra-curricular activities for middle school students like MUN, science fair, and robotics. We had so much fun and learned a lot on the way.
Despite the challenges, I overcame my academic weaknesses and had fun with my friends, thanks to the special bond we shared.
I managed to make the most of my time at BSS, AITC. We had lots of fun on the cultural events, class assemblies, and yearly feild trips. We learned new and exciting thimgs from the guest lectures and Ted-Talks. These years were the best of my life, filled with memories and experiences that now seem awkward but were a significant part of my growth. I would relive this golden period of my student life in a heartbeat.
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