LACAS Tribute to Azeem Khan - Laal in concert

CALLING ALL LACASIANS [CURRENT AND ALUMNI]

The prestigious Lahore College of Arts and Sciences [LACAS] celebrate their twenty-two year old educational heritage by honouring their first ever employee, the late Azeem Khan with an evening of LAAL in concert at the historic Al-Hamra Cultural Complex, Open Air Theatre.

LACAS Director Nazi Qureshi believes that “Music, as they say, is a universal language - an educator. LACAS has always considered cultural education to be as vital to a child’s development as academic excellence. Today, LACAS is proud to invite their current students, faculty and alumni to salute the memory and legacy of the late Azeem Khan. For twenty years no one walking through the gates of LACAS could miss him; he was always the one constant as the institution grew and evolved and Azeem Khan left an indelible mark in the lives of so many. LAAL’s music speaks of social education through music and with three band members being LACAS alumni, we thought having the band live in concert to be a befitting tribute.’

LAAL guitarist and band member Taimur Rehman says, “Three members of our band are teachers and feel very strongly about education. In fact, for us Laal is also a means to political and social education through music. The future of the country lies in education…”

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT LACAS FACULTY, STUDENTS AND LACAS ALUMNI.

Current LACAS students do not require invitation cards: please bring your school ID to secure entry to venue on the day.

Follow LACAS on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lacasonline and all alumni, please register with www.lacas.edu.pk/alumni.html

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LACAS ALUMNI please contact the following for invitations:

LACAS Johar Town: 042- 5311 088 - 93

LACAS Burki Road: 042 - 6633 503-4 6639437-8, 6639441-3

Lotus [Lahore, Gulberg]: 042 - 5788 441

• The NASA interviews are to be held in Room 21 from 11:45am to 12:15om on Thursday 24th September 2009. These interviews are not only for science students but are open for anyone who is interested. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT ASAD BIN JAVED.
  
•  Practice sessions for the Battle of the Bands (Aitchison College) will take place after school till 5:00 pm. Please call your cars accordingly.FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT NATASHA NOORANI.
• New students are encouraged to go sign up on www.thelacasblog.ning.com so as to be more aware of whats happening in general school life.
• Those students interested in helping out with the school blog, write to us at lacasblog@gmail.com

Happy Holidays!

WELCOME 2009

The theme for this years Welcome is 'Hollywood/Bollywood'.

For those still struggling to find the right outfits, here are some ideas:

• Dress up as your favourite actor/actress
  
• Try dressing up as your favourite movie character, whether its Tony Montana, Darth Vader or Lara Craft - GO FOR IT!
  
• A red carpet look could work out i.e. spiffy suits and gowns.
• Be creative and be as desi as possible. Grab a dhoti or a gandasa and get your melodramatic Bollywood look on.
• Ladies, think traditional if you're going for Bollywood. Outrageous colours, goops of eyeliner and a few parandahs here and there would work out well. =)
  

Just remember. Its formal. And steer clear from anything possibly inappropriate.

HINT: Make sure you have your dancing shoes on.

Those wishing to volunteer to help out, please contact Ms. Yusra or Zara Samiuddin.

AUDITIONS FOR SKITS, MUSIC PERFORMANCES, DANCES ETC TAKES PLACE ON 25TH SEPTEMBER 2009.

Happy Holidays!

Eid holidays are from Friday 18th September to Wednesday 23rd September.

Schools reopens on Thursday 24th September 2009.

THOSE STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL ON THURSDAY 24TH AND FRIDAY 25TH WILL BE FINED HEAVILY.

Eid Mubarik! =D

LACAS MUSIC PROJECT

Today was the first session of the LACAS MUSIC PROJECT with Ali Hamza



The Lacas Music Society is starting a project aimed towards bringing together the different music societies in Lahore: The main features of the project would include:
1. Attending lectures given by professional musicians and music experts. This means that these lectures would be varying in subject matter i.e. music theory, performance etc.
2. Having inter-school music competitions on a larger basis.
3. Jam sessions.

These lectures will be held at LACAS, Burki Campus on a bi-monthly basis. It is mandatory for all students to be present at the introductory meeting which is to be held on the 15th of September 2009.

The number of students allowed from each school is 12. It is strongly recommended that the group attending the lecture be a mix of both first and second year A Level students. This is to ensure that each school sends their best musicians to help stimulate more interactive and productive sessions.

Students must be accompanied by a teacher.

MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Each institution must pay a fee of Rs.1500 and the fee for members is Rs.500 per participant. These fees are one-time only payments. Payment should be given at the registration desk at the introductory meeting on the 15th of September.

We're looking into inviting the following as many schools as possible.

The following lecturers have confirmed their participation in the event:
1. Ali Hamza (Noori)
2. Shibli Mansuri
3. Ammar Rashid
4. Ahmad Salahuddin
5. Aisha Ahmad
6. Rakae Jamil
7. Hassan Moinuddin
8. Selina Rashid
9. Taimur Rahman

LAAL

http://www.aag.tv/laal/

COMING SOON TO LACAS!

Updates

• Zara Samiuddin is still holding auditions for the LUMS DRAMAFEST PLAY. Those interested please get in touch with her as soon as possible.
• The LACAS Music Society is proud to be hosting the LACAS MUSIC PROJECT. This project entails students from all over Lahore gathering together to be taught by some of the most well renowned musicians in the country. Those interested in the project should conract NATASHA NOORANI.
• At the Resource Academia Debating Tournament 2009, LACAS was the HIGHEST RANKED INSTITUTION. LACAS (A) comprising of Shahrukh Aslam, Ahmed Zafar and Zahaid Rehman won against Aitchison, LSE, BSS Canal Side. LACAS (B) comprising of Natasha Noorani, Hussain Saeed, Javeria Anwar won against BLL, BSS Canal Side and Aitchison. LACAS (A) was ranked 3rd and LACAS (B) was ranked 11th out of a total of 38 teams.
  

Colour Day

Colour Day - Patriotic Day

Announcements

• A2's need to go see Mrs. Hassan ASAP to discuss college applications etc.
• Students are not allowed to drive their cars to school. Please read the rules and regulations given to you.
• Zara Sami (Dramatics Rep) is holding auditions for the play she is directing for the LUMS Dramafest. Those interested must go to room 13 between the 9:15 am and 1:30pm tomorrow.
  

*Ragged*

Orientation pictures.

Assembly

ATTN

Those who wish to submit articles for the the LACAS Newsletter please see Mehrbano Raja for further information!

We will (hopefully) be launching it by September 14, 2009.

Those who wish to join the LACAS football team please sign up with Sir Bilal by the end of this week.

A2s who wish to apply to Yale University please see Mrs Hassan immediatly to set up an appointment with the Dean of Admissions.

The Music Society is holding auditions this week after school. For further information contact Natasha Noorani.

Announcements

• Presentation by Custodian Literacy Camp on Thursday 10th September. It is complusary for all A-1 students to attend.
  Timings: 11:45 to 12:15. FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: ASAD BIN JAVED.

• REMINDER: Colour day (Theme: Pakistan Day) on Thursday 10th September.

• Music Society auditions on Thursday 10th September. 3 pm to 5 pm
  

Orientation for the A 1 students

Orientation was held on the 4th and the 5th of September 2009 for the A-1 students.

NOTE: A-1 STUDENTS MUST KNOW WHAT HOUSE THEY HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED.

Assembly takes place in the hall on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:45 am.

Pictures pictures pictures!

TUTORIAL CLASSES

Tutorial classes for Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies and Economics have been added to the regular A Level timetable.
This will provide the students with extra guidance and further reinforcement of course material.

Please check the timetable and note down the new additions to your schedules.

Announcements for A Level students

1. Meeting after assembly on the 2nd September 2009. IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL A-2 GIRLS TO COME.


2. Orientation for A-1 students:
The orientation for A-1 students takes place on the 4th and 5th of September. All A-2 students have a holiday except:

• Council Members
• Society Heads

All society heads should have MADE THEIR BOARDS AND CHARTS BY THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER!


3. Coloured day - 10th September 2009 Thursday:
The theme is Pakistan Day. So it is mandatory to be wearing green and/or white. Students wearing inappropriate clothing i.e. shirts with obscene logos etc. will not be allowed inside school.
Entrance fee- Rs. 200
Those students wearing uniform will have to pay Rs. 500

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL A-1 STUDENTS

1. All students must report to the school on Monday 7th September 2009 at 7:45 am, in proper uniform.

2. Gates open at 12:15 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 10:00 am on Fridays. Students who do not have a class after these times may leave.

3. In case you do not have any class on a certain day you must hand in an application signed by your parents in order to be excused. Otherwise you will be marked absent and FINED.

4. All students must write their names and then sign in at the reception for the first week.

5. All A-1 students will come in on Saturday 12th September according to the schedule on the notice board for scanning their hands. Then they will use the machine to SIGN AND SIGN OUT with effect from Monday 14th September 2009. There is a Rs. 100 fine for not signing in.

6. Check and note down your timetable from the notice board as soon as you enter the school.

7. You may attend classes of as many subjects as you wish to explore for one week, However, make sure that you get your attendance marked AND hand scanned in your final subject choices on Saturday 12th September.

8. Make it a routine to check the notice board everyday.

9. Students who want to avail the school transport facility should contact:
Adnan Baig: 042-504-2727/0321-9499814

REMINDER
The following rules must be followed (already mentioned in copy of Rules and Regulations):

• Students are not allowed to drive to and park on or around the college premises without prior authorization from the college administration.
• Female students are not allowed to leave in any vehicle other than their own
• Cell phones will be confiscated if seen anywhere in the academic block (in or outside classroom). These will only be returned to A PARENT AFTER ONE WEEK.
• Students coming to school for any reason should be in uniform unless otherwise informed.