Delhi OBA’s book month opens on April 29

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi 

(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The book month, being organized by the Delhi Anglo-Arabic College and Schools Old Boys Association (DAACSOBA) at its school and college campuses, will be opening on April 29. 

The DAACSOBA is holding the book month, first event of its kind to be in the country, with the collaboration of the National Library Association (NLA) and the Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan (RCKD). These three organizations had previously joined hands in staging the first-ever library week at the same premises, housed in Karachi’s bustling locality of Karimabad, earlier this year. 

Syed Khalid Mahmood, Acting President, DAACSOBA, heads the book month committee also having Farheen Mahmood, Vice President, NLA, besides Shahida Nazim, Principal, Delhi Montessori & Primary School, the school teachers, Ambreen Syed, Sana Javed, Daniya Saeed and Tehmeena Khalil, and Syed Arshad Ahmed. 

Despite forecast for heavy rains in Karachi over the weekend, all arrangements have been finalized at the venue for the two-hour opening ceremony which is scheduled to commence at 10 am. 

One of the features of the opening ceremony will be the display of various thematic posters designed by Tehmeena Khalil, the young and creative teacher of Delhi Montessori & Primary School.

Delhi OBA to hold book month from April 29 to May 28

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi 

(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Delhi Anglo-Arabic College and Schools Old Boys Association (DAACSOBA), headquartered in Karachi, has confirmed holding the book month at its school and college campuses from April 29 to May 28. 

A follow-up meeting in this regard was held at the Association’s office, housed in Karimabad, Federal-B-Area, on April 19 in which the eight-member committee headed by the Acting President, Syed Khalid Mahmood, deliberated on organizational matters. 

The book month, believed to be first event of its kind in the country, is being organized by DAACSOBA with the technical assistance of the National Library Association (NLA) and it’s supported by Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan (RCKD). These three organizations had also joined hands in staging the first-ever library week successfully at the same premises earlier this year. 

Farheen Mahmood, Vice President, NLA, who was credited to have played pivotal role in the success of the library week, expressed her delight at the works of the young teachers in the book month committee who came up with stunning designs for posters and promotion for the upcoming event. 

Shahida Nazim, Principal, Delhi Montessori & Primary School, kept on urging the teachers to make the most of the book month by motivating the students to come nearer to books which was the main reason for holding the event. 

The school teachers, Ambreen Syed, Sana Javed, Daniya Saeed and Tehmeena Khalil, who are part of the organizing committee, were commended for their proactive approach in preparing for the event. They also put forward their suggestions to make the book month more fulfilling. 

Tehmeena Khalil, in particular, was praised lavishly to her creative poster designs which were found to be very attractive and meaningful. She acknowledged the support of the Principal and fellow teachers in making it possible.

Syed Arshad Ahmed, on behalf of DAACSOBA, thanked the school’s Principal and the teachers for working beyond the call of duty to produce work wonders for the students. He also paid tribute to Ms Farheen Mahmood for sparing her invaluable time in guiding the committee members. 

The DAACSOBA Acting President, Syed Khalid Mahmood, who chaired the meeting, spoke about the multiple benefits of teamwork and urged the committee members to sustain the intensity for doing bigger projects in future. Allowing everyone to share thoughts, he complimented every member individually for contributing their bit.

Delhi OBA set to organize book month at its school, college

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi 

(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Delhi Anglo-Arabic College and Schools Old Boys Association (DAACSOBA), based in Karachi, is all set to add another feather in its cap by organizing book month at its school and college campuses from April 29 to May 28. 

A meeting in this regard was held at the Association’s office, housed in Federal-B-Area, on April 13 in which the organizational matters were brainstormed at length by the eight-member committee headed by the Acting President, Syed Khalid Mahmood. 

 The book month, understood to be the first-ever event of its kind anywhere in the country, is being organized by DAACSOBA with the technical assistance of the National Library Association (NLA) and it’s supported by Rotary Club of Karachi Darakhshan (RCKD). These three organizations had also joined hands in staging the first-ever library week very successfully at the same premises a couple of months ago. 

Farheen Mahmood, Vice President, NLA, who had played a pivotal role in the success of the library week, has once again provided the guidelines for the book week which she explained during the meeting on April 13. 

Shahida Nazim, Principal, Delhi Montessori & Primary School, regarded the book month as a big opportunity to motivate the students for reading more books by engaging them in various activities having been planned during the next four months. 

The school teachers, Ambreen Syed, Sana, Zeba and Tahmeena, displayed great enthusiasm during the session and they looked determined to make the historic event as a memorable one with their creativity and hardwork. 

Syed Arshad Ahmed, on behalf of DAACSOBA, appreciated the proactive approach of the school’s Principal and the teachers which he reckoned will go a long way in engaging the students in the events throughout the month. 

The DAACSOBA Acting President, Syed Khalid Mahmood, who chaired the meeting, also recognized the good work of the committee members and all stakeholders, urging them to continue moving with the same intensity to bring about positive changes in the society.