Honours and Awards
Honours and Awards
Karachi Grammar School’s Honours System recognises and celebrates exceptional achievement, sustained commitment, leadership and service across all areas of school life. Reflecting KGS’s belief that excellence takes many forms, Colours and Cum Laude honour outstanding contributions in academics, sport, the arts, leadership, service, House and School life, and national or international representation. The awards recognise not participation alone, but the quality, significance and sustained nature of a student’s contribution, alongside qualities of commitment, character, reliability and service. Honours are awarded selectively at the discretion of the Honours Committee and are privileges rather than entitlements.
Junior Section
Academic Awards
Academic Awards are presented to students in Classes IV to VI who demonstrate outstanding performance within their class. Awards recognise:-
- 1st Position – awarded to the student achieving the highest academic standing in the class.
- 2nd Position – awarded to the student achieving the second-highest academic standing.
- 3rd Position – awarded to the student achieving the third-highest academic standing.
- Most Improved – recognising a student who has demonstrated significant progress, commitment, and improvement in their academic performance throughout the year.
Nigar Rehman Award
Literary Excellence in Urdu & EnglishThe Nigar Rehman Award celebrates exceptional literary ability in both Urdu and English. It recognises a student who demonstrates a strong command of language, creativity, expression, and an appreciation for literature across both languages.
Norma Fernandes Award
Overall Achievement in Academics & SportsThe Norma Fernandes Award honours a student who demonstrates outstanding achievement across both academics and sports. The award recognises the ability to excel in the classroom while also showing commitment, talent, and achievement in sporting pursuits. Together, these awards celebrate the diverse achievements of our Junior Section students, recognising not only academic excellence but also growth, creativity, talent, perseverance, and achievement beyond the classroom.
Middle Section
At Karachi Grammar School, the Middle Section celebrates students for their academic achievement, personal growth, character, and excellence across a wide range of activities. Students are recognised for their accomplishments both within the classroom and beyond it, reflecting the School’s commitment to developing confident, well-rounded individuals.
Academic Awards
Academic Awards are presented to students across the Middle Section, recognising outstanding academic performance as well as significant individual progress. Awards include:
- 1st Position – awarded to the student achieving the highest academic standing in their class.
- 2nd Position – awarded to the student achieving the second-highest academic standing.
- 3rd Position – awarded to the student achieving the third-highest academic standing.
- Most Improved – recognising a student who has shown notable academic progress, dedication, and improvement throughout the year.
Special Awards & Honours
Margery Rehman Award for Inter-House Debates
Recognising excellence in inter-house debating, this award celebrates students who demonstrate strong argumentation, confidence, critical thinking, and effective public speaking.
Baba-Urdu Award for Urdu Declamation
Awarded in recognition of excellence in Urdu declamation, celebrating students who demonstrate expressive delivery, clarity, confidence, and a strong command of the Urdu language.
Roshan Muncherjee Award for English Choral Elocution
Recognising outstanding performance in English choral elocution, this award celebrates students who demonstrate clear expression, effective delivery, teamwork, and an appreciation for spoken English.
Durainow Fatima Chishty Mujhaid Award for Urdu Elocution
This award recognises excellence in Urdu elocution, celebrating students who demonstrate expressive communication, confidence, articulation, and an appreciation of the Urdu language.
Ikramullah Trophy for Best Academic Performance in Class IX
Awarded to the student demonstrating the strongest overall academic performance in Class IX, recognising sustained achievement, commitment, and academic excellence.
Impeccable Behaviour Award
Recognising a student who consistently demonstrates exemplary conduct, respect, responsibility, consideration for others, and adherence to the values of the School.
Together, these awards recognise the many ways in which Middle Section students contribute to and excel within the KGS community — academically, creatively, through communication and performance, and through their character and conduct.
College Section
The College Section celebrates academic excellence, intellectual achievement, literary accomplishment, and exceptional performance across a broad range of disciplines. Awards are presented across O Level and A Level, recognising students who demonstrate outstanding achievement, dedication, and distinction throughout their academic journey.
Subject Prizes — O Level & A Level
Subject Prizes are awarded at both O Level and A Level to students who demonstrate outstanding performance in their respective subjects. These awards recognise academic excellence across the diverse range of subjects offered at the College Section.
In addition to the Subject Prizes, the O Level Awards recognise students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement across a range of academic disciplines and areas of accomplishment. The Breton Award for Mathematics & Additional Mathematics recognises outstanding performance in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics, while the Cree Award for the Three Sciences: Physics, Chemistry & Biology celebrates excellence across the three sciences. The Naz Afreen Haroon Cup for History acknowledges exceptional achievement in History, and the Pre-Engineering Award for Computer Science, Physics & Chemistry recognises outstanding performance across these three subjects.
Excellence in the languages and humanities is also celebrated through the Principal’s Award for Pakistan Studies & Urdu, the Lakson Group Trophy & Gold Medal for Urdu, and the King Cup for Elocution, which recognise achievement in Urdu and excellence in spoken expression. The Symon Cup for Literary Merit honours students who demonstrate exceptional literary ability, while the Khalilullah Biology Shield recognises outstanding achievement in Biology.
The College Section also recognises accomplishments beyond academic results. The Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Attendance acknowledges students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and consistency through their attendance. Together, these awards celebrate the diverse achievements of O Level students, recognising not only academic excellence but also literary ability, communication skills, commitment, and all-round accomplishment.
