PROSPECTUS

messagesFrom Our Founder Members

Ms. Angela Williams BA (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) PGCE (Sheffield)

“Bloomfield Hall aims to equip its pupils with the tools they need to participate successfully in the 21st century – robust mathematical and scientific knowledge, a competent and confident command of languages as well as imaginative, creative and sporting skills. To nurture the spirit of critical enquiry is also its aim, as the basis of scientific and cultural progress.

A good school removes blinkers and opens up the world for its pupils, whilst also teaching respect for traditional values, and consideration for others' feelings and beliefs. Pupils are led to an awareness of poverty and injustice, to develop a sense of fairness, tolerance and goodwill, and to attain excellent examination results at the same time.

This was the philosophy behind the establishment of Bloomfield Hall in 1984 and remains our motivating force today.”

Mr. Nadeem Qasir BSc (London) MSc (London)

“A school is much more than a medium for academic training. All educated parents (with time on their hands) can provide this quite effectively at home without sending their children to school. But school is not merely a teaching academy!

A good school provides opportunities that a single household cannot: it enables students to interact with many others, teaching them the rules of social conduct when they venture out into the real world – enabling them to live in a civil society. It teaches them patience in the face of opposition or even provocation, to be tolerant of others different from themselves, to agree to disagree, to have a democratic perspective, to observe social etiquette such as forming queues and waiting one’s turn, and to be disciplined and co-operative.

School is a microcosm of society as a whole: it prepares us for entry into adulthood equipped with skills to cope with the challenges of adult life and to turn setbacks into challenges. School is much more than an academy for exam preparation.”

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About us Academics Student Activities A brief history Junior School Competitions Our ethos Middle & Senior School Drama Shout outs O level results Student trips Alumni Salient features Student facilities Parent-school contact

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Social Responsibility The BHS Family Admissions

Climate change Bloomfield Hall Research Admission Say NO to plastic & Development Unit School Rules Fundraising UCL & Tils Eligibility Education for all Company schools & Admission Procedure Country schools FAQ’S

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aboutA Brief History us

Bloomfield Hall is one of the major educational institutions in Pakistan. It was established in 1984 by educationalists from the UK and Pakistan. The aim of the project was to provide British style edu- cation leading to British qualifications. Pupils are prepared for the GCE O and A level examinations of the UK examining bodies.

Since its establishment, Bloomfield Hall has developed in two major directions. It has opened schools in various cities in Pakistan. It has also assisted in the provision of higher education in Pakistan: one of its sister institutions - University College Lahore - offers degree programmes of the University of London in various disciplines including Economics, Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Law and Information Systems.

Bloomfield Hall is a modern school in a meaningful sense: it offers modern systems and technologies in education and also provides an environment which is liberal and progressive to encourage an attitude of critical enquiry amongst its pupils. P 07 P 08 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutOur Ethosus

At Bloomfield Hall, we aim to be an effective school providing a quality environment for pupils to develop and achieve a high standard of education, to be happy, to have a good self-image, to be a good citizen and to set the foundations needed for adult life.

We aim to do this by: • having high expectations of each child • helping children to develop lively, enquiring minds so they can acquire the knowledge and skills needed throughout their lives, and to be responsible for their own learning • providing equal opportunities for all our children and to differentiate their learning as appropriate • fostering respect and tolerance for the religious beliefs, cultural differences and ways of life of others • developing in each pupil a feeling of self-worth • helping children to understand the importance of being

good citizens and their duty in the world as a whole • having well qualified, caring, happy staff, who support each other and work together as a team to achieve all these aims. P 09 P 10 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutShout-outs us

Oxford University Press - Managing Director: “…your schools have been notable for the dedication they have consistently brought to this noble cause. Moreover, your schools have made a point of remaining up to date with contemporary methods and concepts.”

Cambridge International Examinations - Country Director Pakistan: “The continued success of Bloomfield Hall School is testimony to the dedication of your school leaders and teachers…Like Cambridge, Bloomfield Hall School’s approach to education is to develop learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged.”

Paramount Books - Managing Director: “It is truly a great honour for Bloomfield Hall Schools to have completed 35 years of existence for having made huge and excellent contribution to the cause of education in Pakistan.”

Pearson Education - Regional Director South Asia: “Pearson is indeed honoured to be a part of this 35 year journey in maintaining the highest of standards in education on par with top schools in the UK…”

Green Living Association - Executive Director: “No doubt, Bloomfield Hall School has contributed enormously in developing our future generations as responsible, humanistic and peaceful grownup citizens, and in bringing peace and harmony in the society.”

Kangaroos World - Executive Director Innovative Learning: “The performance of your students in the International Kangaroo Mathematics Contest and in our several other international contests indeed speaks of the excellent quality education imparted at Bloomfield Hall Schools.”

Amnesty International Pakistan – National Executive & Ex-President: “The … commitment expressed by the students from Bloomfield Hall schools in the activities focusing peace and environmental conservation is simply an expression of your bright vision, …. and sincere passion in developing our future generations as responsible and environmental friendly grown up citizens.”

World Hope Network - International Director: “World Hope Network would like to express our deep appreciation for the partnership our organisation has with Bloomfield Hall Schools … As well as our concern for the poor and needy, both organisations share a passion for the education of the younger generation. ... And because of this value, World Hope Network respects and feels privileged to work with Bloomfield Hall Schools.”

UCL (University College Lahore) - Director: “I can confidently say that the calibre of the students coming from Bloomfield Hall Schools is second to none. They have a good academic base, are disciplined, and are willing to take responsibility for their learning and their actions.”

Tils (The Institute of Legal Studies) - Director: “Management and staff of Bloomfield Hall are known for their efforts to make a difference in the lives of their students. All those involved in building this organization into what it has become today deserve to be honoured for their skills and dedication.” P 11 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutAlumni us

Owing to space limitation, only a handful of the alumni from 1984 to present times, is given below.

Roshaneh Zafar was one of our first 1986 A level students. She went on to do her graduation from the University of Pennsylvania and also holds a Masters from Yale University. Ms. Zafar is the founder of Pakistan’s first Microfinance organization (KASHF), and is on the board of several NGOs. Ms. Zafar was awarded the Tamghai Imtiaz for her work in the field of development and women’s empowerment.

Mariam Iqbal A Class 1 pupil in 1984, Mariam went on to do her MBBS in 2002. She distinguished herself in the field of gynaecology, and gained a Masters in Health Professions Education from Agha Khan University. She has co-authored 2 books, has had articles published in international journals such as the British Medical Journal. She is currently Assistant Professor and Consultant Obstetrician at Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore.

Mekaal Hasan batch of 1989, is an internationally renowned musician and record producer, known for his Sufi rock music in the acclaimed Mekaal Hasan Band formed in 2000. He graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music.

Jawad Noor Butt another of our students from the 1980s, is presently Associate Professor of Economics at Boston University. Jawad was one of the first graduates of University College Lahore where he completed his University of London degree in Economics. Jawad went on to do his Masters and PhD in Economics from the University of Rochester (USA).

Omar Shahab excelled in debating at UCL, and went on to represent Pakistan in international debate forums. After attaining a law degree from the University of Toronto, Omar joined the Ministry of the Attorney General in Ontario, Canada. He is currently working at the Ministry and practises primarily in the areas of Labour and Human Rights.

Gabor Tabi graduated from Budapest University of Economics and Sciences. From 2004-2020, Gabor was owner and partner at Anoniq, a consulting agency. He is currently Managing Director at Cogitative Software FZE, a global software distributor. P 12 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutAlumni us

Andrea Sipos graduated from the University of Pécs, Hungary, and has a Masters in English and French Studies. For 20 years she has worked with a popular Hungarian daily TV series - Barátok Közt - as a storyliner, dialogue writer and editor.

Yusra Amjad graduated cum laude from Forman Christian College in English Literature in 2016. She is currently pursuing her MFA in poetry at Sarah Lawrence College (USA) as a Fulbright scholar. Her poems have been published by the Missing Slate, Crossed Genres and Mongrel Books, the Aleph Review, L’Ephemere Review, and others. She is also the founder of the Lahore chapter of the Auratnaak comedy troupe.

Nabeel Ahmad is a House Officer at Ibn-e-Sina Hospital, Multan. He completed his MBBS from the University of Health Sciences. He is also author of two books on medical sciences.

Masooma Rajput In 2018 Masooma completed her Bachelors in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Jacobs University Bremen, Germany. She is currently doing her Masters from Heidelberg University, and is working at the German Cancer Research Centre. She is involved in research on antibodies against the Coronavirus.

Zarak Sohail After graduating from LUMS, Zarak is currently working on his PhD in Economics from the University of California, where he is also an instructor in Economet rics.

Taniya Elahi completed her undergraduate degree of the University of London at UCL (University College Lahore). She was awarded a first-class honours degree along with the Best Performers' award for the academic year 2010-2011. She went on to do MSc Sociology at Oxford University. Currently, she is a lecturer at UCL (Lahore).

Fatima Mehmood completed her LLB (Hons) of the University of London International Programmes at University College Lahore in 2018 with a First Class degree. She then graduated from Harvard Law School with a Masters of Law (LLM) in 2020. During her time at Harvard, Fatima worked as a Research Assistant for the Harvard Law School Programme on International Law and Armed Conflict. P 13 P 14 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutSalient Features us

Educational experience: Bloomfield Hall was established in 1984 by educationalists from the UK and Pakistan. The school, therefore, draws upon many years’ experience of the education system both in the UK and Pakistan. The experience of nearly 40 years shows in the teaching faculty as well as the examination results attained by the students.

Books & study material: With decades of educational experience, Bloomfield Hall Academic Board produces textbooks and study material for its students. Nearly sixty books have been produced so far.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): Students in most Bloomfield Hall schools are prepared for O level examinations of CAIE. Only in a few schools is the Matric option available. The course curriculum in all classes is devised with CAIE syllabus requirements in mind. GCE A level: In some cities, Bloomfield Hall offers education up to A level. Please see the A level prospec tus for details or visit www.bloomfieldhall.com.

Academic standards: The academic standards of all schools are centrally monitored by Bloomfield Hall Academic Board. The Board is responsible for preparing book lists, course curriculum, schemes of study, tests, examinations and results.

A countrywide network and inter-city transfers: Bloomfield Hall has branches in many major cities in Pakistan. Parents transferring from one city to another can avail the facility to have their child admit- ted to a branch in their destination city. Parents are required to give at least one month's notice to ensure a place. For other regulations, please contact the School Office.

Graduate programme: Bloomfield Hall offers its O and A level graduates the opportunity to pursue the University of London degree courses for international students in various disciplines. These courses are offered by University College Lahore (UCL).

Online learning: Bloomfield Hall is now officially a Microsoft Teams School. In case in-person classes cannot be held, Bloomfield Hall schools conduct live online classes on Microsoft Teams. Parents‘ mobile app: Parents can log into the mobile App on android phones. The portal enables parents to view their child’s attendance, exam and test results, as well as the fee status. P 15 P 16 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutStudent Facilities us

Centrally located campuses Most campuses are purpose-built.

Strict security arrangements as prescribed by the government

Air conditioned classrooms In addition to the classrooms, libraries, labs, offices, and common rooms are all air conditioned.

Back-up generators or solar panels In case of electricity failure - load shedding - the schools rely on generators or the solar installation to generate electric power.

State-of-the-art computer and science labs Computer and science labs are used by Classes 1 to O level.

Smart boards with internet access and audio-visual resources

Libraries All students from Class 1 to O level use the school library.

Sports facilities As most campuses are purpose-built, plenty of space is allocated for students to play games.

Swimming pools 50% of the campuses have in-house swimming facilities.

Activity rooms These are specially designed educational playrooms for our younger children.

Online learning Bloomfield Hall is officially a Microsoft Teams School.

Parents mobile app Parents can log into the mobile App on android phones. The portal enables parents’ to view their child’s attendance, exam and test results, as well as the fee status.

Cafeterias Children from Class 3 and above are allowed to use the cafeteria. Pre-schoolers are expected to bring lunch boxes from home. P 17 P 18 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

aboutParent-School us Contact

Open Day At least once a month, an Open Day is arranged for parents to visit the school to meet the teaching staff.

Meetings on Report Days Student assessment reports are prepared in December, March and June in each year. Parents are invited on Report Days to attend a parent-teacher conference to discuss their child's progress and to receive a written report.

By appointment Parents wishing to visit the school other than on the days mentioned above should make an appoint ment to meet teachers/Head.

School diary Teachers and parents communicate with each other regularly via the school diary.

Newsletter The School produces a Newsletter which is distributed to all parents.

Facebook The school communicates with parents and students via Facebook.

Functions Parents are invited to attend as members of the audience a number of functions during the year. They may meet the school staff informally on these occasions. Major functions to which parents are invited are:

Prize Distribution The School Concert Speech competitions Music Evening P 19 P 20 P 21 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

Academics P 22 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

acdamicsJunior School

Preschool years (Reception and Prep Classes) The early years require a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for children’s physical, mental and emotional development. Children are born ready to learn and their brain development is hugely influenced by their experiences with people and the world around them. Care-givers (parents, teachers, guardians) have a crucial role to play in providing a safe, wholesome and creative environment for young minds to thrive.

The curriculum in the Reception Class includes English, Number Work, Sensorial activities, Music and Art & Craft. In Prep classes, Urdu is also introduced.

Children are continuously assessed for the skills they are expected to have acquired as well as personal development. Assessment is based on activities in class and at home. Homework is set only on Fridays to be completed over the weekend. At this stage, there are no formal tests or examinations.

Only in exceptional cases and in consultation with parents, a child may be asked to repeat a year.

Classes 1 - 3 The subjects taught include English, Maths, Urdu, General Knowledge (Science and Social Studies), Islamiyat, Art, Global Outlook and Computer Studies. Music lessons are also part of the curriculum.

Assessment in English, Maths and Urdu is based on classwork, homework and quarterly tests. In most other subjects, assessment is based on classwork and homework. P 23 P 24 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

acdamicsTraining Young Minds

Classroom teaching Formal teaching using books and notebooks starts from the Reception Class, though the time allocated to this in Pre-school is relatively low. As children progress to higher classes in the Junior School, time spent on formal teaching gradually increases.

Formal teaching is supplemented with other teaching methods:

STEM – Learning by doing STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths) is a ‘learning by doing’ approach in early years. In various BHS branches around the country, the STEM curriculum is being used.

The STEM curriculum provides an activity-based, dynamic learning environment. Children are split into small groups, each with a teacher conducting a different activity for a specific time. Each group moves to the next activity after this period, which keeps young minds constantly engaged.

Outdoor learning Some Junior School lessons are conducted outdoors. A major part of these involve exploring nature i.e. planting seeds, cleaning the environment, watching birds, observing insects – all to understand the importance of nature.

Project work The projects are completed by children working in groups. Children make charts, graphs and models, conducting research on various aspects of the project. The completed projects are displayed on Report Days when parents visit the school.

Story-telling Weekend Story Time Story-telling is an integral part of our Pre-School For our very young children, Ms Angela Williams, curriculum. Stories help to improve children’s a native English speaker and a founder member listening skills, their ability to concentrate, and help of the school, reads a story online and children spark their imagination. The story-telling teacher may access it throughout the week. Ms Williams’ aptitude for story-telling, along with charming encourages the children to act out scenes from the visuals, has proven to be a successful way of story. captivating and stimulating young minds.

Confidence building Public speaking opportunities such as poetry recitation, plays, speeches etc. are given from a very early age to encourage and promote our children’s confidence. Our aim is to ensure that every one of our children is able to speak in public and voice their opinions with poise and fluency.

Language through music Music teaches rhythm and beat - a skill that is of life-long value. Through singing songs children acquire confidence and fluency in the language. Bloomfield Hall has produced a series of song manuals that children learn in each class in the Junior School. P 25 P 26 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

Curriculumacdamics - Middle & Senior School

The curriculum of a school reflects its aims and ambitions. Bloomfield Hall has two major targets: at the academic level it prepares students for O Level and at the cultural level, it is a liberal institution which encourages independent thought and critical enquiry among its pupils.

Classes 4 & 5 Subjects offered: English, Maths, Urdu, Science, Islamiyat, Art, Computer Studies, Social Studies & Music (in Class 4 only)

Classes 6 & 7 Subjects offered: English, Maths, Urdu, Science, Islamiyat, Art, Computer Studies, History & Geography

Class 8 Subjects offered: English, Maths, Urdu, Science, Islamiyat, Computer Studies & Pakistan Studies

O Level

Choice of Subjects In the choice of subjects at O level, the following considerations are relevant: • To qualify for most courses in universities in the UK, applicants must have passed at least 5 O level subjects including English and Mathematics.

• For admission to Pakistani colleges at intermediate level, applicants must have passed 8 O level subjects including English, Maths, Pakistan Studies, Urdu and Islamiyat. • To take science subjects after O level, the same subjects must be studied at O level.

Keeping the above in mind, Bloomfield Hall offers the following subjects:

Compulsory subjects English & Mathematics

Optional subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Urdu, Pakistan Studies, Islami- yat, Art & Design, Computer Science, English literature

Students are allowed to select a maximum of 9 subjects, including the compulsory ones.

For up-to-date information on the subjects offered, please contact the office of the branch in which the student is to be admitted. P 27 P 28 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

acdamicsO Level Results

A summary of the country-wide O level results attained by Bloomfield Hall students is given below. The results correspond to the average results attained over the last 3 years.

Pass rate: above 99%

Grade A/A* attained: 50% of the subjects

Grade A or B attained: 75% of the subjects

Grade A or B or C attained: 92% of the subjects

High Achievers

High Achievers are students who attain Grade A in at least 50% of the O level subjects.

O level high achievers: 52% of the students P 29 P 30 P 31 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

Student Activities P 32 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

student activitiesCompetitions

Competitions ranging from inter-class, inter-house, inter-school and All Pakistan Championships are held in the following:

Sports Most Bloomfield Hall schools are in purpose-built campuses with extensive sports grounds. Participation in sports at the school is compulsory for all able-bodied students. The school offers vari- ous sports including cricket, football, basketball, badminton, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, aerobics and table-tennis.

Sports competitions are held at various levels: inter-class, inter-House and inter-school. All Pakistan Championships are held once a year.

Photography In 2020, as part of our initiative to keep students stimulated while at home during lockdown, Bloomfield Hall held a nation-wide photography Other competitions include poetry recitation; essay competition. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with excellent writing; singing; handwriting and sophisticated photographs produced. We now plan on holding a general knowledge and photography competition annually, and sending the shortlisted winners spelling. to various international forums.

Art Every year, in honour of the great Pakistani painter - Ismail Guljee -Bloomfield Hall hosts the Guljee Art Competition, inviting other schools to participate.

Declamation Named after Angela Williams, our founder member, the Angela Williams declamation contest aims to boost children’s confidence and fine-tune their argumentative and elocution skills. The contest is held annually and many of our branches country-wide participate. The finals are held in Lahore where the national prize winners are presented their trophies.

Essay writing This nationwide biannual competition challenges children’s creativity, imagination, argumentative abilities as well as their literary writing skills. The essay titles are age-graded and students in Classes 3 to O level participate. P 33 P 34 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

student activitiesDrama

In most Bloomfield Hall schools, drama is a prominent extracurricular activity. Plays are staged annually either in school auditoriums or in public spaces such as the Alhamra in Lahore and the Multan Arts Council.

Shakespearean classics have been staged by many schools. These include

Hamlet Macbeth Romeo and Juliet Julius Caesar Twelfth Night

Modern dramas, too, have been staged including

Death of a Salesman My Fair Lady Bedroom Farce The Godfather A Christmas Carol Kes P 35 P 36 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

student activitiesStudent Trips

Students go on three types of trips.

City trips These include educational trips to historical places, museums, airports as well as recreational trips to amusement parks, restaurants and safari parks etc.

Children of all ages participate in city trips.

Inter-city trips Children in Classes 5 and above make inter-city trips. These can be one-day or overnight trips. The trips are both educational and recreational. Students visit important spots in different cities such as the Khewra Mines and Harrapa.

Students joining overnight trips visit places such as the hill stations in the Himalayas and the skiing resort at Kalabagh.

International trips Every year, Bloomfield Hall School offers its students from across the system an opportunity to travel internationally.

Over the years, the school has organized international trips to the following countries:

Turkey England Malaysia Azerbaijan India Bahrain Thailand P 37 P 38 P 39 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

Social Responsibility P 40 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

social responsibilityEducation For All

In 2017 the Punjab Government handed over 100 government schools to Bloomfield Hall Management Systems (BHMS) to assist the public sector in providing free and improved education to all children aged 5-16.

BHMS is currently managing almost 120 such schools, many of which are located in underdeveloped regions of the province.

Challenges Many of these government schools were situated in such remote areas that they were not accessible via proper roads. The buildings of many schools lacked boundary walls, toilets and basic sanitation facili- ties. Some schools did not have access to clean drinking water. ‘Ghost teachers’ were a common phenomenon. Classroom furniture often did not exist so that pupils were obliged to sit on the floor.

Handling the project BHMS set up many teams to execute the project. An academic team supported by a large field staff was hired and trained for this task. Another team was developed for the uplift and maintenance of the infrastructure. While the government provides books, BHMS provided notebooks for pupils free of charge. 20,000 notebooks were distributed.

The results of these endeavours are highly positive. When the schools were handed over to BHMS, the total strength was 5,700. Today, 14,000 students are attending school. This increase in student number is an accomplishment that BHMS is proud of. P 41 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence social responsibilityClimate Change

Planting trees Planting trees is a creative way to fight climate change.

Special seminars and assembly presentations are held in Bloomfield Hall branches to raise awareness among students of the need to grow trees to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Our children are actively engaged in tree planting. Nation-wide campaigns are held for students in different cities to plant trees in coordination with others. For example, a project was launched in collaboration with the Cross Route Motorcycle Travellers Club of Pakistan. This group of motorcyclists started from Lahore and visited Bloomfield Hall schools up and down the country. At each school, the motorcyclists were welcomed by the students who planted trees in their school campuses.

Recycling Bloomfield Hall also promotes recycling methods by collaborating with organisations such as the Aabroo Education & Welfare Organisation. Instead of rubbish ending up in a landfill to decay over centuries, or being burned to release toxic smoke and heat into the atmosphere, Bloomfield Hall sends its dry waste to be recycled.

Climate Rallies Bloomfield Hall School actively participates in rallies on climate change. In September 2019, our students and staff in Lahore joined other students and activists across the world in a march staged here by Climate Action Pakistan. P 42 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

social responsibilitySay No To Plastic

Bloomfield Hall instils environmental consciousness and values in its students from the very beginning.

Students of many branches run the ‘Say NO to Plastic’ awareness campaign because they have learnt that disposable plastic, particularly plastic bags, is a major world issue.

During art lessons, students make paper bags, which they later on distribute among shopkeepers and customers at supermarkets, all the while engaging with people on the need to stop the use of plastic bags and switch to more sustainable packaging.

In many schools the use of plastic has been entirely eliminated, with zero use of plastic water bottles, plastic cups and plates etc.

We have also produced and designed our own canvas tote bags, that children and staff are encouraged to use both inside the school and out. P 43 P 44 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

social responsibilityFund Raising

Bloomfield Hall students and staff organise fundraising events for various organisations in times of domestic and international crises. Relief for natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and droughts, is one aspect of Bloomfield Hall’s fundraising activities. Other than this, fundraising is conducted for humanitarian organizations working in Pakistan. Internationally, funds have been raised in the past for the victims of violence in Bosnia, Kosovo and Myanmar.

In the following we list some of the organisations for which Bloomfield Hall students and staff have engaged in fundraising activities.

World Hope Human Relief Foundation Sahara Foundation Shaukat Khanam Hospital Aabroo Education & Welfare Organization Hope Uplift Foundation Rising Sun Institute For Special Children SOS Village Fatimid Foundation Alif Laila Book Bus Society Sundas Foundation P 45

Bloom eld Hall presents a cheque for Aabroo School P 46 P 47 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

The BHS Family P 48 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

theBloomfield BHS Hall Research family & Development Unit

Bloomfield Hall Research and Development Unit is engaged in writing books and study material in areas where the resources available in the market are considered to be deficient. A few examples of such areas are Urdu, History, Islamiyat, English Grammar and study material for Pre-School children. 60 books have been produced so far which are now part of the school curriculum.

Books for children aged 3 - 10

My English Book (a set of 6 book from Pre School – Class 3) Language Skills (a set of 3 books for Classes 4 – 6) My Handwriting Book (a set of 2 books for Pre-school) My Number Book (a set of 3 books for Pre-school) My Art Book (a set of 3 books for Pre-school) My Computer Book (a set of 2 books for Classes 1 & 2) Our Planet (a set of 2 books for Classes 1 & 2)

Urdu Books Junior Urdu (a set of 11 books from Pre-school to Class 4) Urdu Readers (a set of 6 readers for Classes 1 – 2) Middle School Urdu (a set of 4 books for Classes 5 – 8) O level Urdu (a set of 2 books for O level)

Islamiyat Islamiyat (various titles) (a set of 12 books for Classes 1 – 8) O level Islamiyat (for FIV & FV)

Others Modern History (Class 7) Medieval History (Class 6) P 49 P 50 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

the BHS familyUCL & Tils UCL Universal College Lahore (UCL), a sister organisation of Bloomfield Hall School, was established in 1994 with the objective of providing students in Pakistan the opportunity to attain internationally recognized educational qualifications.

UCL is an Affiliate Centre for the University of London undergraduate programmes.

UCL comprises three main schools: • The GCE School offers the A Level programme of the CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Education) in multiple subjects. • The School of Economics and Management offers the BSc (Hons) degree programmes of the University of London for international students in various disciplines. • The School of Law offers the LLB (Hons) degree programme of the University of London for international students.

For nearly 30 years now, UCL has trained nearly 1200 students to attain their University of London degrees. The majority of these students have then gone on to do their Masters from top ranked universities the world over.

The Institute of Legal Studies (Tils) Established in 2002, Tils – The Institute of Legal Studies - offers the University of London LLB (Hons) programme for international students.

Tils is an Affiliate Centre for the University of London LLB programme.

Currently Tils runs its law courses in 4 cities: Lahore Islamabad Multan Peshawar

The graduates of Tils proceed to reputable universities abroad for higher education in law. P 51 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

Companythe BHS Schools family & Country Schools Company schools Some large companies in Pakistan build residential colonies for their employees and provide amenities including educational institutions for their children. To provide quality education, many companies contract out educational input to institutions which specialise in education and training.

Bloomfield Hall is operating schools for various reputable companies.

All schools have purpose-built campuses.

AES Lalpir AES is an electrical plant located in Lalpir (about 40 minutes’ drive from Muzzafargarh - near Multan). Bloomfield Hall took over the management of the AES community school in 1999.

DG Cement DG Cement is one of the largest cement producing factories owned by the Nishat Group of Industries Pakistan. Bloomfield Hall has been managing the community school since 2000.

Kohat Cement Factory Kohat is about an hour away from Peshawar. The school provides education to the children of the employees of the factory, one of the biggest in Pakistan. The school is managed by The Country School, a sister organization of Bloomfield Hall.

Rousch Power Plant Limited The electrical plant is located near Abdul Hakeem in District Khanewal near Multan. It provides elec tricity to WAPDA.

The Country School The Country Schools are a project of Bloomfield Hall. The aim of the project is to provide good English medium education to children of lower income families at affordable fees.

The curriculum for Pre-School is set by Bloomfield Hall. In Classes 1-7 the curriculum is set according to the guidelines given by the government. In Classes 8-10, it is set by the relevant Matriculation Board.

Presently, there are nearly ninety Country Schools operating in several cities in the Punjab and KPK. Country School students who attain minimum 80% marks in junior classes and 75% in upper classes, are eligible to join the O level stream in Bloomfield Hall Schools. P 52 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence P 53 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

Admissions P 54 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

admissionsEligibility

Age on admission

For admission to Reception Class, applicants must be aged 2-3 on the 1st of September of the year of admission. For each successive class, a year should be added to this age.

Other prerequisites

Reception Class: Children are expected to be toilet-trained and ready to spend time away from home. They are assessed for their spoken English: names of animals, colours and common objects. Their manual dexterity, independence and concentration are also assessed.

Prep 1: Children are assessed for their basic spoken English vocabulary, listening comprehension, oral counting, number recognition and comprehension, manual dexterity, independence, concentration and sociability.

Prep 2: Children are assessed for their understanding of English language (listening comprehension, spoken fluency, reading letters and 2-3 letter words, writing letters and words), number work (oral counting, writing & comprehension of numbers, simple addition), independence, confidence, concentration and sociability.

Classes 1 – 3: Children take a written test in English and Maths. Children are also assessed for their English reading and spoken English.

Classes 4 - 8 Applicants take a written test in English and Maths. Applicants are also assessed for their English reading and spoken English.

O level For admission to FIII – FV, (Classes 9, 10 and 11) applicants take a written test in English, Urdu and Maths. Applicants opting for science subjects must also pass the entrance tests in the corresponding science subjects.

Parents’ interview: Before admission, parents are interviewed to ascertain consensus on educational methods and approach between them and the School. P 55 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence admissionsAdmission Procedure

• The completed Admission Form along with copies of birth and health certificates, 3 passport size photographs and the Registration Fee (non-refundable) must be submitted to the School office.

• After the Admission Form has been processed, a date is given for the applicant's assessment.

• Parents are informed of the outcome within one week of the child’s assessment. If a place is offered, the child's admission/enrolment must be confirmed and all dues paid within 3 days of the date of offer.

• If enrolment is not confirmed within 3 days, the child's place is offered to another candidate. P 56 Bloomfield Hall Schools Towards Academic Excellence

admissionsSchool Rules

Owing to limited space, only some of the more salient rules are listed below.

Attendance: Absence for reasons other than illness requires a written application in advance by the parent/guardian. Absence from school, for more than 5 days without notification by parents/ guardians may result in the cancellation of admission.

Uniform: Students must come to school wearing the prescribed uniform. There is no uniform in the Reception Class.

Health: Parents must keep the school informed regarding matters of serious concern about their children’s health. The school may disallow the attendance of a pupil if (s)he is considered to suffer from an infectious disease. Children‘s hair must be checked by parents at regular intervals for possible infestation, and remedial action taken.

Violence: verbal & physical: Spoken, online, written or physical abusiveness by a pupil or person(s) acting on behalf of a pupil (with or without the pupil’s knowledge or consent) inside or outside the school premises, may be deemed gross misconduct and may result in suspension/expulsion of the student.

Bullying & sexual harassment: There is zero tolerance of bullying (including cyber-bullying) in the school. Sexual harassment by students and staff is considered an act of gross misconduct and is subject to a student’s expulsion and a staff member’s termination of contract.

Fee payment: Please see the fee payment rules as stated on the back of the Tuition Fee document.

Mobile phones: Students’ use of mobile phones is not allowed on the school premises. If a student brings a mobile phone, they must hand it in to the school office and collect it before returning home.

Indemnity The School does its utmost to ensure the safety of children’s life, health and property. The School does not however take responsibility for any damage to these. The School is indemnified by the parent/guardian and the pupil or any party representing the pupil in this regard. The contents of this prospectus are correct and valid at the time of going to press. The School management reserves the right to change or amend these without notice as and when deemed necessary. Bloomfield Hall Schools Bloomfield Hall Secretariat 114 Gulberg Road, adjacent to Sherpao Bridge, Lahore Telephone: 042 35764687-35764290 [email protected] www.bloomfieldhall.com