BNU & IPSI members discuss ways to improve Pak-India relations
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and India Pakistan Retired Soldiers Initiative for Peace (IPSI) jointly hosted a seminar on Indo-Pak relations on Monday.
Courtesy: Pakistan Today
Beaconhouse schools initiative: Education conference kicks off today
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The ‘Empowering Lifelong Learners’ Conference’, organised by the Beaconhouse School System, is scheduled to begin today (Tuesday) in Kuala Lumpur.
Courtesy: Express Tribune
Beaconhouse to hold moot in Kuala Lumpur
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Beaconhouse has arranged the fourth international School of Tomorrow conference at Sunway Lagoon Hotel and Spa Resort in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 20-21. This is the first time that an educational group/institute from Pakistan has organised an educational conference abroad.
Courtesy: Daily Times
Beaconhouse wins friendly cricket matches
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Beaconhouse School System team defeated Nixor College team by 8 wickets in a friendly cricket match at Vital Five Cricket Ground, Khayaban-e-Rahat, DHA here the other day.
Courtesy: The Daily Times
Media Festival at Beaconhouse
Monday, November 05, 2012
Islamabad: The Beaconhouse, Margalla Campus, organised its second annual Media Festival 2012. It was attended by over 600 participants with varying levels of expertise, says a press release.
Courtesy: The News
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Beaconhouse School System cricket team (boys) beat Nixor College team by eight wickets in a friendly match at the Vital Five Cricket Ground, DHA on Saturday.
Courtesy: Dawn
Mausummery continues support of BNU Textile students by contributing to Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The leading textile brand Mausummery Textiles initiated an annual scholarship scheme for meritorious and needy students of the Department of Textile Design, Fiber and Fashion Studies at Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD), Beaconhouse National University (BNU) last year.
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Beaconhouse observes Dignity Day
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Global Dignity Day was observed at Beaconhouse Primary Branch, Peshawar Road, with a special assembly in which students, teachers, junior and office staff participated.
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Work of rural women on display
Saturday, October 20, 2012
An exhibition showcasing works of women from the rural area of Alipur concluded on Friday. The event, titled ‘Hamnawa’, was organised by Beaconhouse National University’s School of Visual Arts and Design, Sungi Development Foundation and Bunyad Foundation.
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Global Dignity Day celebrated
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Borrowing the flame from the lit candle, the students of Beaconhouse Kindergarten, Rawalpindi, participated in a variety of events to learn about the importance of dignity in one’s life and interactions.
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BNU Hosts national songs competition
Friday, October 12, 2012
Beaconhouse National University (BNU) on Thursday hosted the “Milli Naghme” (National Songs) Competition under the aegis of Punjab Youth Festival on October 11, 2012 at Tarogil Campus.
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Shyam Benegal shares direction secrets at BNU
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Award-winning Indian film director Shyam Benegal while addressing the students of Beaconhouse National University (BNU) on Tuesday, said that cinema language and grammar are the most important component of filmmaking.
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Beaconhouse high-achievers given prizes
Friday, October 5, 2012
The annual prize distribution ceremony of the Beaconhouse Educational Complex (BEC) was held here on Wednesday in which the high-achievers of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and CIE in 2011-2012 academic session were given prizes and certificates.
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Environment: Sartaj Aziz receives award in India
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Lahore: Beaconhouse National University Vice Chancellor Sartaj Aziz has been awarded the MS Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection, a handout issued on Monday said.
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Glowing waistcoats take centre stage
Friday, June 1, 2012
Lahore: With works ranging from creative textiles to car accessories, the Beaconhouse National University Tarogil Campus hosted the Annual Degree Show 2012 showcasing the work of 39 graduating students of the School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD).
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Regional spring art competition
Monday, May 28, 2012
Islamabad—Beaconhouse Margalla Campus, Boys Branch organized a spectacular, colourful Regional Spring Art Competition 2012 on the eve of May 7th. Event was a huge success spreading out great colours and festivity created by young Beaconites.
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4 BNU students receive ‘MauSummery’ scholarships
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
As part of its five-year strategic partnership programme, MauSummery representatives met the four ‘MauSummery Scholarship’ recipients nominated by the Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Committee.
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‘Uncle Judge, We are Sad due to Tragic Death of Saheli’
Friday, May 11, 2012
Islamabad: Around 300 students of the Beaconhouse School System have prayed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry through an application to take notice of the tragic death of a young female elephant called ‘Saheli.'
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World cultures showcased at BSS
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Rawalpindi: An art exhibition, showcasing different cultures of the world, was held at the Beaconhouse School System (BSS) Kindergarten Branch, Hali Road, Westridge-I, on Monday.
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Drama Festival held at Beaconhouse School System
Monday, April 30, 2012
A colourful drama festival, offering a variety of English and Urdu dramatic presentations, ranging from classics to modern stories, was held at the Beaconhouse School System, F-11 Campus.
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Beyond borders: Beaconhouse Holds Videochat with Writer
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Karachi: The Beaconhouse School System Gulshan Middle 1 organised a video conferencing session between the famous British author, Gillian Cross, and students for a lively and inspiring conversation.
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Beaconhouse Defence Campus’ fashion show ‘Runway Takedown’
Friday, March 23, 2012
On March 2012 Beaconhouse Defence Campus presented “BDC Runway Takedown”, their second annual Fashion Show. Beaconhouse Defence Campus (BDC) is one of the most prestigious schools in Lahore.
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Beaconhouse opens The Learning Tower
Monday, February 27, 2012
Lahore: Beaconhouse-Newlands School on Sunday inaugurated a four storey library tower at its campus in DHA. The four storey glass and concrete structure called the Learning Tower, is the latest addition to the campus facilities.
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UNEP: Cleaning Up at Ayubia National Park
Monday June 21, 2010
A group of 53 students and 5 teachers from Beaconhouse Satellite Town Girls Branch went to Ayubia National Park to take part in the environmental activities arranged by the Wild Life Department of Pakhtunkhwa, and WWF Pakistan.
BSS Student Receives Outstanding Performance Award
Thursday June 17, 2010
Eesha Shafqat, a student of the Beaconhouse School System, Primary Branch, Satellite Town, has been given the ‘Outstanding Performance Award’ for securing 98% marks in the Grade 4 examinations, says a press release.
Courtesy: The News International
Margalla Campus Student is Youngest Participant to Excel in Competition by Ministry of Youth Affairs
Tuesday June 15, 2010
Zaid Azhar of Beaconhouse Margalla Campus came second and won cash prize of Rs. 30,000 in an essay-writing competition organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs. Zaid Azhar’s wrote his essay on ‘Role of Youth in Nation-building’, in category of 15-21 years age.
BSS Mirpur: Annual Day Celebrations
Wednesday June 02, 2010
Chief guest Nasreen Mazhar, Adviser to the AJK Prime Minister and Member Legislative Assembly, on BSS Mirpur Campus's Annual Day commented that both parents and teachers are equally responsible for ensuring the children's bright future.
Teacher From Lahore Visits Alperton School in the UK
Friday May 28, 2010
Pupils at an Alperton school got the chance to learn about a different culture when Amber Mustafa, of Beaconhouse School, Lahore, spent a week at Vicar's Green Primary, in Lily Gardens.
Beaconhouse Students Selected for The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Initiative Summer Programme 2010
Wednesday May 05, 2010
Abdullah Tajwar and Zarak Rahman, A Level students from Banigala Campus, have been selected as the only young ambassadors from Islamabad region for the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Initiative Summer Institute Programme 2010.
Beaconhouse F-11 Campus Hosts Drama Festival
Thursday April 29, 2010
A colourful drama festival was hosted by Beaconhouse F-11 Campus in Islamabad. Some of the excerpts used in the performances were taken from the works of well known poets and playwrights, such as Sir Oscar Wilde.
Margalla Campus Celebrates Earth Day With a Tree Planting Drive
Friday April 23, 2010
Students at Beaconhouse Margalla campus celebrated Earth Day and organised activities that helped create awareness about the importance of a clean, green and healthy environment.
Dhaka Campus Holds Science & Art Fair
Monday April 19, 2010
Beaconhouse Dhaka Campus organised a Science & Art Fair. Students from pre-school to Class X took part in the event; parents, relatives and journalists were also invited.
Supporting the Billion Tree Campaign by UNEP
Saturday April 17, 2010
‘Green Beaconhouse’ is an environmental awareness and plantation initiative taken by Beaconhouse to support the UNEP Billion Tree Campaign.
Annual Sports Gala With a Message
Saturday April 17, 2010
The Annual Sports Gala at Beaconhouse School System, Civil Lines Branch Rawalpindi concluded with a clear message: United We Stand, Divided We Fall. Students from pre-nursery to class V participated in the three-day extravaganza.
Faisalabad Clinches Inter-region Schools Badminton Championship
Saturday April 10, 2010
Faisalabad won the Inter-region schools Badminton Championship held at the National Training and Coaching Centre. Scores of players took part in the two-day tourney.
Beaconhouse Students Set Cambridge International Examination (CIE) Results Ablaze
Friday April 09, 2010
378 Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) distinction holders from Beaconhouse were honoured at an awards ceremony at the Margalla Campus in Islamabad. The O and A level high-achievers included 29 prize-winning CIE international, national and regional distinction holders.
2nd Annual Fashion Show at Girls A Level Campus in Islamabad
Friday April 02, 2010
The Girls A Level Campus in Islamabad hosted its second annual fashion show with student models and designers competing for the win. The amateur effort was well put together and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the show.
40 Pre-schoolers Get Up Close With Nature Thanks to Special Programme
Saturday March 27, 2010
Held at the FRIM-MNS-SHELL Nature Education Centre, located at the Forest Research Institution Malaysia, the programme was aimed at encouraging children to have a better understanding of nature.
BSS Sri Inai Sports Day: Tussle for the Top Spot
Friday, March 19, 2010
Blue house prevented overall champions Green from registering a perfect finish in the Beaconhouse Sri Inai annual sports day at the Panasonic Stadium in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Okazaki Johsei and Beaconhouse Students Paint ‘Peace’ Mural
Friday, March 19, 2010
High school students from Okazaki Johsei High School in Japan collaborated with students in Beaconhouse Banigala to paint a ‘Peace’ mural. Okazaki students painted half and the rest was completed by Banigala students.
Rotary Club of Karachi Bay & Beaconhouse Jubilee Campus form Interact Club
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The Rotary Club of Karachi Bay, joined hands with Beaconhouse School System – Jubilee Campus to form their very own Interact Club, on March 15th, 2010, with a group of 30 such young enthusiasts.
Outstanding Results for Beaconhouse Margalla Campus
Saturday, March 06, 2010
The annual prize distribution ceremony was held at the Beaconhouse Margalla Campus in Islamabad. Twenty-three students had scored straight As in 2009 and 66% of the students had scored three As and above. Renowned journalist Mr. Hamid Mir was the chief guest.
Beaconhouse Dhaka Holds Annual Sports Day 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Around 150 students and their parents participated in twelve events at the school Sports Day. Mrs. Lubna Qureshi, wife of the Ambassador of Pakistan, was the chief guest on the occasion.
84 Teams Compete in Olympiad 2010 at the Beaconhouse Educational Complex
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
The three-day Olympiad was held at the Beaconhouse Educational Complex. The Olympiad covered 14 events, including a Model United Nations (MUN) and various competitions of filmmaking, photography, business plan, fashion designing, singing, live art and gaming.
Two-Day Internship for Students at Rescue 15 Centre
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Students from Margalla Campus Islamabad attended an internship programme at the Rescue-15 Centre. They were put through training for responding to helpline calls, messaging to the wireless room, on patrolling techniques etc.
Outdoor Fun For the Kids
Thursday February 4, 2010
Upper primary pupils and secondary students of Beaconhouse Sri Inai in Petaling Jaya had the chance to enjoy the outdoors at the Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam Agricultural Park in Shah Alam.
Beaconhouse Holds Enthusiastic Model UN
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Beaconhouse Margalla Campus, Islamabad, hosted the Model United Nations (BMI MUN) 2010. The main aim of MUNs was to debate on important issues. Six committee representatives from UNDP, UNHRC, CTC, SOCHUM, DISEC and IAEA spoke on pertinent topics and global issues.
Belt Up!
Sunday December 20, 2009
The “Volvo. For Child Safety’’ campaign saw little ones from the Beaconhouse Pre-School in Petaling Jaya enjoy an informative safety talk and demonstration, in keeping with the automotive manufacturer’s “safety-first’’ philosophy.
4th BNU Convocation: Visually Impaired Student Gets Gold Medal
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Rauf Tahir Haidri, a visually impaired student, received a gold medal for outstanding performance in MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
Beaconhouse Teacher Gets ‘Teacher of the Year’ Award by Intel
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Kulsoom Bibi of Beaconhouse Wah Contonment is honoured with the 'Teacher of the Year' award by Intel as part of its Education awards for schools and teachers.
Beaconhouse wins third place in Inter-School All Pakistan Age-Group Swimming Championship
Wednesday; August 21, 2009
Beaconhouse School clinches third position in the 4th Inter-School All Pakistan Age Group Swimming Championship held in Lahore this August. The school won 103 points competing among forty-two schools and 351 swimmers in different categories.
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Beaconhouse children present tableaux and songs at NAG
Wednesday; August 12, 2009
Beaconhouse students from Islamabad and Rawalpindi joined in the Independence Day festivities organised by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts at the National Art Gallery with patriotic songs and tableaux.
Beaconhouse National University Dean says, ‘removing cultural icons crushes city’s soul’
Monday; August 10, 2009
Salima Hashmi, a prominent artist and Dean of the School of Visual Arts at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), said that, instead of expanding the food street project and facilitating the public and the entrepreneurs, the government is trying to destroy it. She was talking to the Daily Times in a bid to preserve the unique tradition of the Gowalmandi food street.
A proud day for Bani Gala Beaconites
Wednesday; July 29, 2009
This year, students of the Beaconhouse Bani Gala Campus secured nine distinctions, out of which six were ranked among the top three in the world by CIE. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira presided as chief guest at a ceremony honouring the A Level high-achievers.
BNU Study: Policy action needed to avoid drastic increase in poverty
Tuesday; July 28, 2009
A 33 per cent increase in the inflation rate has already pushed 11 million people below the poverty line and a further 22 million are at risk in the absence of any policy action to curb the current trend, according to Sartaj Aziz, the vice chancellor of Beaconhouse National University and a former minister. He was quoting a recent study conducted by Beaconhouse National University Institute of Public Policy at a lecture on "Food Security for the Poor" organised by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).
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Beaconhouse National University Dean says European male version of history of art not ultimate authority
Saturday; July 25, 2009
Salima Hashmi, a prominent artist and Dean of the School of Visual Arts at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), was delivering a lecture on Craft in Women Artists’ Work at Faiz Garh in Model Town, Lahore.
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