Syeda Zainab house clinched victories in, University Models Schools, Annual Table Tennis, Badminton and Athletics championship by defeating their opponents Syeda Khadija house, Syeda Fatima house and Syeda Ayesha House. Anum Shah of class 10th was declared as best athlete of the year.
Vice Chancellor Islamia College University Prof. Dr. Noor Jehan was the chief guest of the day. She gave away trophies and medals to the winners. Principal UMS Javeda Khalid, parents and good number of students were also present on the occasion.
The award for best Physical Training (PT) went to Syeda Fatima House and March Past to Syeda Zainab House. Syeda Khadija house stood victorious in the annual volley ball championship. The competition was arranged among five hundred athletes who were divided into four houses within University Model School.
Addressing the function Dr. Noor jehan said the display of excellent sporting ability speaks high of the enormous talent our females possess. She added women are the change agents of any society and we need to invest in them for socio economic development of the country.
Principal University Model School in her speech said that two thousand students are enrolled in the school. She added on an average UMS students get 35% seats of Khyber Medical College annually, which speaks high of the quality of education being imparted here.
The principal said that the school arranges regular co and extracurricular activities for its students. Special attention is also paid to character building of the students, she said.
Musical Chair competition among parents and teachers of University Model School were also arranged in the colorful ceremony.