Public Schools and College Jutial Gilgit


Public Schools & Colleges Jutial Gilgit is an English Medium institution located at Jutial Gilgit covering more than 18 acres area. It is one of the largest institutions in Gilgit Baltistan having a strength of more than 7000 students and around 200 faculty members assisted by more than 120 other supporting staff. It takes inspiration from the English public school model. It was established in 1980.

History

The school was established in 1980 as Federal Government Primary School Jutial Gilgit Under the resolution of KANA Division, [Government of Pakistan. Principal of the school is an Army Officer of the ranks of Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel who is held for a period of two to four years. Initially, it had strength of 150 students up to Grade VII. By 1983, it was upgraded to F.Sc for boys. In 1989, F.A/F.Sc classes were started for girls. By 1995, its volume rose for the undergraduate program.

Administrative authorities

One of the features of Public Schools & Colleges Jutial Gilgit is that it works under the strong supervision of the Pak Army and Local Government GB. The institution is governed and administered by the board of governance. Force Commander FCNA is the chairman and Chief Secretary Gilgit Baltistan is the co-chairman of BoG. The principal, who is one of the members of BoG, has overall internal control and administration of the institution assisted by vice principals and wing heads.

Facilities

Public Schools & Colleges is segregated in five wings.

Academics

Following are the wings with their range:
WingRange
Prep WingPreschool to Grade II
Boys Junior WingGrade III to Grade VII
Girls Junior WingGrade III to Grade VII
Boys Senior WingGrade VIII to Grade XII
Girls Senior WingGrade VIII to Grade XIV

Boys Senior Wing and Girls Senior Wing are administered by Vice Principal and Vice Principal respectively. Each of the other wings is administered and controlled by a wing head. The wing head is responsible to manage class and teachers time table, make teachers and students aware of yearly college calendar and addressing any issues within the wing.

Sports

The institute is keen to provide each student an opportunity to participate in various indoor and outdoor games, therefore game period for each class is included in regular timetable. In order to promote harmony, sportsmanship and to build sense of competition, the institution organizes Inter House Sports Competition during second week of October each year. Usually Sports Week include 7 to 10 different events like Cricket, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Running, Gymnastic etc. The institution has following sports facilities for students:
Competitions include Tug of War, Gymnastics, and Long Jump.

Sports rivalry

Public School's biggest rival in academics and sports is Army Public School and College which is also located in Jutial. The slogan PUBLIC VS APS is very popular among the students. The clash in any games is considered as the game of prestige and students make all the efforts to win the game.

Achievements

Achievements at national level are:
Old Jutialian, Diana Baig is our proud who is former player of Pakistan Women Football Team and now represents Pakistan Cricket Team.
For quick response and Primary Care of medical related issues, the institution has got three dispensaries where three qualified Nurses have been appointed by the Government of Pakistan. Basic medication and treatment is provided in these dispensaries for staff members and students.

Banking Facility

Though students can deposit their dues and make any financial transactions in Bank Alfalah Jutial, Askary Bank Gilgit and Karakuram Cooperative Bank Kashrote. But for making the system even more smooth, the institution has a sub branch of Karakuram Cooperative Bank in the school that works during office hours of the institution.

Other Facilities

Courses at degree level

Degree level courses Associate Degree of Arts, Associate Degree of Science only for women. The college is affiliated with University of the Punjab for this program. List of the courses offered at this level is as under:

Associate Degree of Science (ADS)

Compulsory Courses:
English Language ; Islamiat/Ethics, Pakistan Studies
Elective Subjects:
Students have to select any of the following groups; each subject in a group carries 200 Marks:
Compulsory Courses:
English Literature ; Islamiat/Ethics, Pakistan Studies
Elective Subjects:
Students select any two subjects from the list:
Arabic, Applied Psychology, Economics, Education, Islamic Studies and Sociology
Optional Subjects:
Students select any one subject from the list :
Arabic, Applied Psychology, Economics, Education, Islamic Studies and Sociology

Courses at HSSC and SSC Level

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

Compulsory courses:
English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies
Optional Courses:
Sciences: 1- Pre-Engineering ; 2- Pre-Medical ; 3- Intermediate in Computer Sciences
Humanities: this program is offered only for girls. Students opt any three subjects from: Applied Psychology, Economics, Education, Islamic Studies and Sociology.

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Compulsory Subjects:
Mathematics, English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies
Optional Subjects:
Basic science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science are taught at this level. Students have the only choice: either to study Biology or Computer Science along with Physics and Chemistry.

Houses

Students have been allotted the following houses:
Jinnah House
Iqbal House
Kernal Sher House
Lalik Jan House
Razia House
Zubaida House
Fatima House
Rabia House