Courtroom scene by 'the law society' of Beaconhouse, A-level branch, Multan

Participants' group photo with judges, guest of honour and the head mistress

Beaconhouse school system, does not require an introduction. Over last four decades, it has clearly emerged as the most prominent and trusted educational institute, specially for Cambridge system in Pakistan. Although, this school system anchored itself in the city of saints, almost three decades ago. Yet, its A-level branch is relatively new and therefore boasts a beautiful, brand new, custom made building and is currently headed by an extremely capable, well motivated and motivating person, Saadia Yaqub.

Saadia firmly believes in the significance of the school policy of building students' personalities with extra curricular activities. And often provides the educationists at A-levels branch to go an extra mile and furnish their students with some practical knowledge.

Recently, the law society of A-levels branch under the most able law teacher, Mr. Farraz Durrani, came up with conducting a debate in the form of a court room scene. The topic was 'Capital punishment-death penalty should be abolished'. Two teams were made, one in favour and other in opposition. Those who spoke against the topic, included the names of Dania Shahid, Hamza Fareed, Anum Faisal . Whereas, Amna Shahzad, Farwa Maqbool, Mahnoor Ashraf and Hadia were in its favour. Amna Shahzad, was also handed over the additional responsibility of comparing and she did a fantastic job.

How a court room can proceed without judges. One of the most popular educationists of all times, well acknowledged and well respected for cambridge studies Ms. Layla Saqib was invited as judge, alongwith Fariha Munir and alumni of the school Ms. Fatima Hamida. Whereas, the guest of honour was Mehnaz Asim, a non resident Pakistani, who is making her country proud, teaching Accounting in a university in Canada.

On 10th February, participating students wore gowns to reflect, they were lawyers. The courtyard of the school was laid with complete set up of a court room. With a jury and audience. Dania Shahid opened the discussion with a speech in favour of the topic. Whereas, Amna Shahzad performed the service from the opposition. Hamza Fareed and Anum Faisal also carried on with valid arguments.

At the end, the verdict was delivered, alongwith the votes of the jury. Layla Saqib, declared the motion to be in favour of those who spoke against the topic. She also shared her opinion and guided about the right attitudes of the lawyers in courtroom. Fatima Hamida, a young Beaconhouse alumni, who completed her law from Lincolin's inn, England and is sharing her knowledge at another institute in Multan, also advised the students. Fariha Munir said, she is in complete favour of the topic but as the vote of the jury and decision of other judges turned out, majority is authority.

The guest of honour Mahnaz Asim, was also invited to speak and being a teacher of accounts, she pressed upon the importance of numbers in debates. She congratulated the teacher Mr. Farraz Durrani, the head mistress Saadia Yaqub and all the participating students for such a great show.

At the end, a formal prize distribution ceremony took place. The head mistress also announced, as 10th February was the birthday of one of the worthy participants, Mr. Hamza Fareed and his parents had sent a cake for the celebration. The cake was cut by the birthday boy and the program ended with a scrumptious hi-tea.

We congratulate Beaconhouse A-level branch, head-mistress Saadia Yaqub, law teacher Farraz Durrani for such a well organised and informative show. Keep up the good work. All the best for future.

Guest of honour Mahnaz Asim, judge Fariha Munir, Law teacher Farraz Durrani, judges Layla Saqib and Fatima Hamida

Judges, Fariha Munir, Layla Saqib and Fatima Hamida, listening

Head mistress Saadia Yaqub with guest of honour Mahnaz Asim

Dania Shahid.

The guest of honour Mahnaz Asim

Saadia Yaqub, Mahnaz Asiawarding token to Fariha Munir

Saadia Yaqub, Mahnaz Asif with Layla Saqib

Hamza Fareed, participating as lawyer, turned out to be the birthday boy

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