GCS resources

LIBRARY
Grand Charter School supports its academic programmes through a well equipped library. research initiatives are facilitated through a variety of automated online services. GCS library is an indispensable source of information and one of the finest working libraries amongst the schools of Pakistan. Experienced librarians are always there to assist the users for the selection of age appropriate books.

RESERVOIR OF INFORMATION
The integrated library system facilitates lending, reference and information services and offers a comprehensive source for the learners and faculty. Library services are supported through an internet line, which provides users access to periodicals, database, online searching and browsing.

AUTOMATED INFORMATION
This library is operated by a latest automated information system. This resource center comprises of more than 20300 books with the modest collection of audio-visual aids and other resources. It also subscribes to five local and two foreign newspapers as well as current national and international periodicals, journals and magazines, Indexing and current affairs bibliography databases provide quick and easy access to newspapers, magazines and articles.

BOOKS OF ALL DISCIPLINES
Library displays a welcoming and peaceful reading environment where books have been classified by specifically designed shelves according to the academic disciplines. Specific cabins give access to the students to the past papers, examiner reports, general comments, references, text books, magazines, newspapers and audio-visual aids.

KIDS CORNER
Kids’ corner with its cosy setting for story telling to young children is adding colour to the library. Children are trained to observe library rules before they start visiting library on regular basis. Creative resources for story telling like cutouts, puppets and pictures of story characters on flannel boards are used to sustain young listeners attention.

BOOK BANK
The library has book bank, which provides recommended text books of all disciplines.

OLD BOOK BANK
Students are encouraged to donate their old books for less resourceful students. These books are available for the students, fee of cost aim of this practice is to inculcate respect for the books and sense of social welfare amongst students.

AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION
Latest OHPs and Multimedia Projectors provide an access to the students to deliver subject specified presentations monitored by competent instructors to enhance communication skills and confidence among the students. Remarkable presentations are kept as source for future references.

PHOTOCOPY FACILITY
Photocopier under same roof is and added facility in the school library. Required material from reference books supposed not to be issued can be copied for the completion of different assignments and research work.

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP GCS
Library has subscribed membership of digital libraries to provide users access to the classified resources worldwide.

ORIENTATION SESSIONS
Regular library orientation sessions are held to train the users in handling books, skim reading and other study skills to increase the effectiveness of research.

ORIENTATION MEETING
Grand Charter School arranges orientation meetings with the parents at the beginning of the session. Parents are encouraged to attend this meeting. Main objective behind this gathering is to provide complete information about scheme of studies. Books assessment procedure and all about school activity calendar for the year. Parents get full opportunity to visit classrooms, and meet class teachers. They are free to ask different questins and get understanding of their child’s school practices and procedures. The greatest value of such meeting is in their potential to stimulate us for better scrutinizing and reflection on our ways of working and to avoid traditional academic pitfall.

ACCESS TIMINGS
Except certain gazette holidays, library is open six days a week from 8:00am to 3:00pm for the learners. 2-Computer LAB GCS has installed P-IV computers in Model Town campus. MIS department is responsible to upgrade these machines from time to time to keep abreast with the lates developments in information technology. Every GCS student right from reception level has free access to the computer. Our main targets are computer literacy and computer assisted learning (CAL) at all levels. We are using computers to reinforce actual lessons through especially designed software. School is focusing on changes in technology to acquaint its students with these new advancement. All students are given hands on experience and are encouraged to experties with the machine. All the section of school are equipped with separate computer labs i.e., Kindargarten Section Junior Section Senior Girls Section Senior Boys Section Language LAB Specific Internet Labs are also available for O and A Levels students. 3-Science Lebartary Theory and research suggest that meaningful learning is possible in laboratory activities if all students are provided with equal opportunities to manipulate equipment and materials. Students work cooperatively with peers in an environment in which they are free to pursue solutions to problems they come across. Observation leads to findings which is a key source of concept clarification and strengthening of ideas. Grand Charter School firmly believes that the best way of learning is to observe and experience. It facilitates the students at all levels to refine their knowledge by using modern equipped labs under the supervision of competent instructors. School provides well equipped labs with all latest facilities and safety measures. Proper place and area is provided to each student according to the international standards of Cambridge University, London Board specified for O & A Level.

COMPUTER LAB FOR JUNIOR SECTION
A separate lab has been established with subject specified software. C3 (Cross Curriculum Computing) compatibility is available is junior section computer system. Students strengthen their concepts with the help of comprehensive learning through multimedia and presentations. They prepare their assignments by using this software.

COMPUTER LABS FOR GIRLS & BOYS SECTIONS
These labs have been supplied with P-IV. Many software of Mathematics, Geography and other science subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology are available with both audio-visual facilities. GCS is using instructional computer in two ways to provide direct presentation of data or to act as a teacher to test the understanding and knowledge of the student. The computer asks the questions and then gets answers from the students. It checks the answers and then shifts gradually on to more difficult questions. Spoken English Language programs are installed to develop listening and speaking skills. 

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
Individual counseling focuses on the concerns students has raised. Student Counseling Services use a short-term therapy model. Counselor develops strategies to address goals, and then determines the length of time needed to resolve these concerns. Counseling sessions last about 50 minutes. Meetings are conducted in private, and records are confidential. Psychiatric consultations are also available to discuss issues related to mediation.