Queen Mary College, Lahore
31°33′46″N 74°20′28″E / 31.562892849°N 74.341005867°E
Type | Public (Autonomous) |
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Established | 1908 |
Principal | Sidra Aamir[1] |
Location | , , Pakistan |
Campus | Urban |
Website | qmc |
Queen Mary College (QMC), officially known as Government Queen Mary Graduate College, is an autonomous
It was established on December 10, 1908, as Victoria May Girls High School and renamed in honor of the Queen Consort of
Queen Mary College provides
History
1908–1962: British administration
Its inception dates back to the late 19th century, evolving from the social and educational dynamics of
The college's establishment is documented in
In 1912, the college relocated to a purpose-built campus, designed by Bhai Ram Singh, who was also responsible for the design of Aitchison College and other notable buildings.[2]
The history of QMC can be categorized into three periods: the British era (1908–1962), the mid era (1962–1998), and the present era from 1998 onwards.
Facilities at QMC during this period included a canteen, a health clinic, and a tailor's shop.[2] Traditions such as the annual sports day on Founder's Day and summer swimming galas were established.[2]
QMC's leadership was predominantly British until 1962, with A. J. Edgley serving as the first principal.[2]
1962–present: Local administration
After Mrs. Clayton's tenure as the last British principal of Queen Mary College (QMC), Lahore, major administrative and educational changes occurred with the appointment of Mrs. M. B. Hassan, the first principal appointed by the Education Department of the Government of Punjab.[2] One of the major changes was the induction of teaching staff from other government institutions, leading to an increase in the student body at QMC.[2]
In 1977, in accordance with a policy directive from the
The college also came under the direct supervision of the Punjab Education Department, which led to frequent staff transfers from other Urdu-medium schools.[2] The proficiency in English of the newly transferred staff, particularly for subjects that continued to be taught in English, varied, as many originated from Urdu-medium educational backgrounds.[2]
In 1998, the college was granted autonomy by the Government of Punjab, as per notification No. S.O.(BOARDS) AB-2—15/96 dated March 25, 1998.[2] This autonomy included both administrative and financial independence.[2]
Administration
The college is governed by the
Since its transition to autonomy, QMC has had four Boards of Governors.[2] The governance structure includes several committees: the executive committee, academic committee, finance and development committee, selection committee, and promotion committee.[2] Decisions within these committees and the Board of Governors are made according to the rules set by the Government of Punjab.[2]
Academics
Education is imparted from Class 1 to the postgraduate level. It comprises four sections and each section is supervised by a section head. The principal is the chief administrator. The sections are Junior, Senior, college and the Postgraduate Section.
Notable alumni
- Zartaj Gul, Pakistani politician
- Indira Devi of Kapurthala, Indian socialite
- Begum Mahmooda Salim Khan, Pakistani social worker
- Faiza Ahmad Malik, Pakistani politician
- Maya Ali, Pakistani actress
- Zohra Sehgal, Indian actress
- Jahanara Shahnawaz, Pakistani politician
- Mamoon Rashid Sheikh, Pakistani jurist
See also
References
- ^ "Principal's Message".
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af Nasreen Akhtar; Muhammad Abiodullah (2012). "Queen Mary College: A Premier Educational Institution for Girls: 1906–2010" (PDF). Journal of Elementary Education. 22 (1).
- ^ "Queen Marry College". doam.gov.pk.
- ^ "زہرہ سہگل". BBC News اردو. May 5, 2012.