HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Research & Holistic Development is an APSACS Department established in 2016. Over the years, the department has grown its Portfolio and is now a provider of high standard Holistic Development Programmes and their implementation frameworks; co-curricular activities designed and balanced with curriculum; emotional health implementation and support through a dedicated Emotional Health Programme with focus on child protection and safety; career pathways through exclusive Career Counselling & University Placement Programme;, extensive training package and in-house educational concept papers reflecting trends in modern education. The department also pursues national and international educational collaborations to further enrich and enhance the scope of highly effective Academic Package provided by the Secretariat. The department operates in accordance with high quality academic standards; therefore, all functions of the department are aligned with the mandate specified in COAS Directive, National Education Policy and international benchmarks.

Internal Programmes

Co-Curricular & Holistic Development Activities
Career Counselling & University Placement Programme
Emotional Health Programme (previously known as Smiles Progm)
- Anti-Corporal Punishment Policy
- Child Protection Policy
- Crisis Management & First Aid
Anti-Drug Awareness Programme
Inclusion Programme
Values Education Programme
Solid Waste Management & Water Preservation Programme
Values Education Programme
Patriotism
Environment Sustainability & Tree Plantation Drive
Civic Awareness & Community Service Programme

APSACS HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

The mission statement of APSACS, as directed by the COAS in 2005, is to “Provide exemplary educational programs of international standards that inspire and prepare all students for success in a global environment at an affordable cost” (ref 1, ref 2a). APSACS is driven by a unified purpose and direction, focusing on maximizing efficiency and productivity to achieve academic and personal development goals aligned with cultural norms. R&HD ensures to foster patriotism, ideological commitment, character development, moral values, civic awareness, emotional health resilience and global perspectives through its robust holistic development programs and co-curricular activities.

External Programmes

External Collaborations, MOUs & SOPs for the following:
- National Financial Literacy Programme for Youth (NFLP-Y) in collaboration with State Bank of Pakistan
- Anti-drugs sensitization by Anti-Narcotic Force (ANF)
- Professional Development Trainings by United Nations Office for Drugs & Crime (UNODC)
  - Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC)
  - Strengthening Families Prorgamme (SFP-10-14)
- British Council Professional Development Consultancy Service
  - Connecting Classrooms
  - International School Award (ISA)
  - Core Skills for Leaders & Teachers
  - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- American Board for Certification of Teaching Excellence (ABCTE) – Teacher Professional Development Initiative for Quality Assurance
- National Universities i.e. NUST, LUMS, NuTech, etc.