POST EVENT REPORT WORLD SPACE WEEK 2014 Compiled by: SUPARCO-­‐ Space Education & Awareness Directorate Post Event Report
WORLD SPACE WEEK
04-10 November, 2014
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
Contents
1. Summary
2. Co-organizers and participating institutions list
3. Important statistics
4. Media coverage summary
5. Chief Guest’s list
6. Detailed station wise report
Post Event Report
WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
Summary
Since United Nations declaration in 1999, World Space Week has grown into the largest public space event on
Earth. Each year, more than 100 countries celebrate Space Week, from 4 to 10 October, to acknowledge the
contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. Different activities are
organized during WSW which consist of space education and outreach events held by space agencies, aerospace
companies, schools, planetaria, museums, and astronomy clubs around the world in a common timeframe. The
idea is to synchronize space events and attract greater public and media attention.
This year space week in Muslim countries was celebrated from 4-10 November because of the reason that Eid ul
Azha fell on the dates that were stipulated for WSW, so the World Space Week Association allowed Muslim
countries to delay celebrations by a month. The theme for 2014 was “Space: Guiding Your Way” which features
the benefits of satellite navigation to society. It aimed to highlight the benefits of satellite navigation to humankind.
SUPARCO being the National Coordinator for World Space Week in Pakistan has created a network of academic
institution, immature societies, NGOs and public and private institutions, which have joined our hands to promote
space education and awareness in the country.
This year, SUPARCO celebrated World Space Week in 10 major cities which include: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad,
Peshawar, Quetta, Gilgit, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Abbottabad, and Multan and other small stations like, Larkana,
Dadu, Ghotki and Tando Allah Yar. Around 190 activities were organized across Pakistan with the support of the
following partner universities/colleges/schools. Different activities included:
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Inauguration Ceremony
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Mobile Space Education Bus
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National Poster Competition
§
§
Food Stalls
§
Space Movie Theatre
Quiz Competition
§
Philately Stall
§
Water Rocket Competition
§
SUPARCO Souvenir Stall
§
Declamation Competition
§
Space Fair
§
Water Rocket Demonstration
§
Sky Observation
§
Space Studio
§
University Project Competition
§
Exhibition
§
Kids Arena
§
Book Stalls
§
Model making competition Sky
Simulation Show
§
Mobile Lectures & Movie Team for
Schools
Highlight of the year
The highlight for this year was WSW celebration at IST, Islamabad where around 57 competitions were organized
simultaneously during one week, for school, college and university students. Some of the new competitions IST
introduced this year were:
§
Space in Quran
§
Space Scientists
§
Space settlement design competition
§
Solar observations
§
Journalism competition
§
Solar telescope for solar observation”
§
Space creative arts
§
Space biblio rendezvous
§
Calligraphy competition
§
Satellite navigation application
§
Wall graffiti competition
§
Space cartoon/ caricature competition”
§
Payload design competition
§
E -space
§
Space mathematica
§
e- poster designing competition”
§
Game of thrones in space
§
Space photography
§
Mathematical hunt
§
Space Timeline
§
Mathometer
competition
A large number of schools, universities, students and general public participated in WSW 2014 activities across
Pakistan. This year, World Space Week 2014 activities were successfully conducted in 10 cities of Pakistan, which
included: Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Gilgit, Multan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Abbottabad and Larkana.
SUPARCO also provided support, in terms of providing educational material, banners, posters and guidance, to
different schools & colleges in small cities like Umerkot, Tando Allah Yar and Dadu for celebrating WSW-2014.
Co-Organizers
•
Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad
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Air Foundation School, Dadu
•
University of Engineering & Technology (UET), Peshawar
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Intel Education Initiative, Pakistan
•
BUITEMS, Quetta
§
Space Club, Islamabad
•
Air University, Multan
§
Khwarizmi Science Society
•
COMSATS, Abbottabad
§
Lahore Astronomical Society
•
University of Agriculture , Faisalabad
§
PIA Planetarium
•
Islamia University, Bahawalpur
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Cadet College Larkana (CCL)
•
Hasegawa Memorial School & College, Hunza Gilgit
•
FC College, Lahore
Participating Institutions/Organizations:
•
Environment Protection Department, Punjab
•
Atomic Energy Minerals Centre
•
Mines and Minerals Deptt
•
Pak Met Deptt, Lahore
•
WAPDA, Lahore
•
NESPAK, Lahore
•
WASA, Lahore
•
MM Pakistan, Lahore
•
PMIU, Irrigation and Power Department, Punjab
•
THE URBAN UNIT, Lahore
•
Social & Environmental Management Unit, Lahore
•
Agriculture Department, Lahore
•
Ecogreen, Lahore
•
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
•
COMSATS, Lahore
•
Crop Reporting Services, Lahore
•
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)
•
PCSIR, Lahore
•
University of the Punjab, Lahore
•
GC University, Lahore
•
Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
•
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE)
•
Pakistan Science Foundation
•
COSMIC Space Club
•
District Education Office - Karachi
•
National Book Foundation
•
Oxford University Press
•
Royal Books
•
Pak Book
•
Progressive
•
Global links
•
Tawakkal academy
•
Academy Book Agency
•
International Book Agency
•
Karimabad Welfare Association (KWA)
•
Town Management Society (TMS)
•
Ismaili Council Hunza
•
Karimabad Pipe band
•
Local Support Organization (LSO)
•
Baltit Rural Support Organization (BRSO)
•
Local Council Shimshal
•
Sost Gojal- Hunza
Important Statistics
• Number of events conducted:
Khi
Lhr
Isb
Psh
Qut
Gilgit
No. of 18
14
57
13
8
11
events
*Other stations include: Larkana, Dadu, and Umerkot Fsd
Bhw
Abt
Mux
10
12
10
12
Other
Stations*
26
Total
191
• Participation of schools, universities, students, public and organizations in WSW 2014
activities:
Khi
Lhr
Isb
Psh
Quetta
Gilgit
Fsd
Bhw
Abt
Mux
Total
9
Other
Stations*
23
Schools
37
65
83
10
08
35
53
30
11
Universities
Nil
10
01
01
01
Nil
01
01
01
01
Nil
17
Public
8000
1500
50416
310
3000
20000
2500
1100
750
250
700
85826
Students
1750
2400
12653
920
1900
5000
3000
2500
1400
380
650
32553
Org
17
22
4
10
Nil
13
-
-
-
01
-
67
364
*Other stations include: Larkana and Dadu. Media Coverage: Karachi
§ Express TV
§ CNBC/JAAG
§ Radio Pakistan
§ Aaj TV
§ Radio Pakistan
§ Samaa TV
§ Jaag TV
§ Capital TV
§ PTV
§ Umat
§ GEO TV
§ Express TV
§ Dawn.com
§ Metro News
§ Dunya News
Faisalabad
§ Geo news
§ Express news
§ Aaj tv
§ A-lite tv
§ Dunya tv
§ Geo tez
§ Ab Tak
§ FM-104 etc
National newspapers
§ Dawn
§ The News
§ Express tribune
§ Frontier post
§ Jang,
§ Nawa-e-Waqt
§ Khabrain
§ Dunya
§ Ausaf
§ Basarat etc
Peshawar
§ DAWN News
§ Abtak TV
§ Express News
§ AVT Khyber
§ Lead Pakistan
§ Daily Mashriq
§ Daily News
§ Daily Aaj
§ Mashriq Newspaper
§ Daily Dawn
§ The Nation
§ The Frontier Post
§ Business recorder
§ Express Tribune
§ Pakistan Observer
§ Daily Express
§ City 2 page
§ Roznama Ausaf
§ Jahan e Pakistan
Gilgit
§ Diwako Media Productions
§ Sujo Hunzo TV
§ Pamir Times
§ Sama TV
§ Such TV
§ Roznama Wateen
§ Roznama Rehber
§ Roznama Ausaf
§ Roznama Bang e Sehar
§ Daily K2
§ Roznama Bad e Shumal
§ Roznama Bedar
§ Roznama Muhasib
and several online
information resource
Quetta
§ Samma News
§ PTV Bolan
§ PTV
§ Abb Tak
§ Express News
§ Daily Jang
§ Daily Mashriq
§ Daily Balochistan
§ Daily Times
§ Daily Azadi
§ Daily Ba Khabar
Multan
§ Express News
§ Abb Tak News
§ Khabrein
Bahawalpur
§ Dunya News
§ DIN News
§ DAWN News
§ Waseb TV
§ SACH TV
§ Daily JANG
§ THE NEWS
§ Daily Ausaf
Abbottabad
§ COMSATS
§ Ciit-atd.edu.pk
§ Atd.edu.pk/news
§ Roznama Jahad
§ Roznama Aeen
§ Roznama Subah
§ Roznama Awam un Nas
§ Roznama Jiddat
§ Roznama Nai Bat
§ Roznama Surkhab
Lahore
§ Aaj tv
§ A-lite tv
§ Ab Tak
§ Channel 5
§ Punjab tv
§ Royal News
§ Kohenoor
§ National newspapers:
§ Jang
§ Awaaz
§ Khabrain
§ and several online
information resources
Larkana
N/A
Islamabad
§ SUCH TV
§ Rose TV
§ DAWN News
§ The News
§ HEC Magazine
§ Paknewsnetwork.com
§ Business recorder
§ Pakistan State Times
§ Pakistan Observer
§ APP
Dadu
N/A
Note: Detailed reports for each station are attached
CONCLUSION:
1. World Space Week in Pakistan has grown into a very large activity and the number of students, schools and
activities is increasing continually each year.
2. SUPARCO started World Space Week celebration in Karachi in 2005 for the first two years and gradually
expanded it to greater number of cities. World Space Week activities are now held in 14 cities of Pakistan.
SUPARCO being the National Coordinator for World Space Week in Pakistan has created a network of
academic institutions, amateur societies, NGOs and public and private institutions, which have joined hands to
promote space education and awareness in the country.
3. With the support of our partners we have been able to make World Space Week a prominent event in
Pakistan. Pakistan has always been among the top five countries in the world in terms of ranking in the
number of events organized during World Space Week, media coverage of activities and number of
participants that attended the events.
Report on World Space Week 2014 Karachi Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Karachi
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
The world space week was celebrated in Karachi from 05th – 10th November, 2014 to spread awareness about space
science and technology and its applications for human welfare. The theme of WSW-14 was ‘Space: Guiding your
Way’. Based on the theme, SUPARCO organized a series of different activities including lectures, presentations, quiz
& declamation contests, model making, poster making and other competitions to convey the idea of navigation alongwith its applications to the students, teachers and general public. Sky simulation shows were held at PIA Planetarium
to evolve enthusiasm towards space science in the younger generation. Space fair was also organized along the
weekend to promote relevant knowledge in the masses.
Event Summary
a) Inauguration:
The inauguration ceremony of WSW-14 was held on Wednesday, 05th of November, 2014 at NCRG Auditorium,
SUPARCO HQs. The Chief Guest for the event was Maj. Gen. (Retd) Ahmed Bilal, Chairman SUPARCO. Air Cdr.
Arshad H. Siraj, Secretary SUPARCO, Dr Sajid Mirza, Member (ST) and Mr. Imran Iqbal, Member (SAR) received the
Chief Guest at the venue, followed by presentation of flower bouquet by Dir. Acting Trg. R&D Mr. Sultan ul Mulk. The
ceremony started with the recitation of Holy Quran and proceeded with the welcome address by Secretary,
SUPARCO. The Chief Guest delivered his speech afterwards and highlighted the importance of space science and
education. He also enlightened the role of SUPARCO as a scientific research organization and its services for the
welfare and socio-economic development of Pakistan.
b) Mobile Education Bus:
After inauguration ceremony of WSW-14, the Mobile Education Bus was then taken to The Beacon House School
System, Jubilee Campus. The WSW coordinator of the school invited class 9th or 10th for the Mobile Education Bus
activity. The activity in charge carried out one hour lecture sharing some interesting information about space
developing curiosity among them. A video on comparison of sizes of planets and heavenly bodies along with the video
on the launch of PAKSAT-1R was displayed. Afterwards, an interactive session was held and students were allowed to
ask questions regarding the videos and other space related concepts, technologies and facts.
c) Display of National Poster Making Competition:
National poster making competition was announced in September, 2014 at SUPARCO’s official website and network.
The event was then communicated to schools, both private & public through posts and emails. Students aged between
8 to 11 years, from more than 100 schools participated in this event. Poster gallery was arranged at SUPARCO HQs
and Plant in October and winners were selected through voting. The winning posters were sent to compete in the
International Poster Making Competition to be held in Tokyo, Japan on APRSAF in December 2014. These posters
along-with the replicas of the original wining posters were displayed on the day of Inauguration at NCRG, SUPARCO
HQs on Wednesday, 03rd Nov.
d) Quiz Competition:
The Quiz Competition was held on Nov 06, 2014 at the NCRG Auditorium, SUPARCO HQs. 18 teams comprising of
two students from each school participated in the contest along with a team of Special Children from Imran
Rehabilitation Centre. They had prepared their own questions provided by their accompanying teachers which were
asked by the stage secretary.
The Students were infused with fervor and zeal to participate in the competition and it proved to be quite a challenge to
decide the winners.
e) Declamation Contest:
The declamation contest was organized on 7th Nov 2014 at NCRG Auditorium. 40 Students from 23 schools registered
in the contest. 34 participants took part in the contest, among them 18 and 16 participants delivered their speeches in
English and Urdu session simultaneously. The theme of the declamation contest was “Space: Guiding Your Way”.
The winners of contests were:
Declamation contest – “English”
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
3rd
Participant
Name
Samra
Hameed
Barira
Rehman
Muhammad
Muzammil
Mohsin
Qasmi
School
IISAR Foundation School
ASF Public school
Al-Murtaza School
Rangers Public School
Declamation contest – “Urdu”
Position
1st
2nd
2nd
3rd
Participant
Name
Ayesha Zafar
Abdullah
Fareed
Umama Arif
Rabiya
Zulfiqar
IISAR Foundation School
Al Badar Higher Secondary
School
Haq Foundation School
SMB Fatima Jinnah GGSS
Campus
School
f) Model Making Competition:
As a part of WSW 2014 activities, Model Making Competition was organized by SUPARCO for creating awareness
amongst the school students regarding space applications and role of SUPARCO in space sciences and technologies.
All the schools were given a theme in advance to prepare their models for the competition i.e. “Space: Guiding your
way”.
g) Space Fair and Exhibition:
Space fair and exhibition was organized by SUPARCO on 8-9 November at PAF Museum, for creating awareness
amongst the general public, universities and school students regarding the SUPARCO’s
achievements/products/exhibits and more importantly role of SUPARCO in space sciences and technologies. For such
purpose satellite models, renewable energy products (Solar & Wind), Ballistic/safety products and communication
equipment’s were placed for general public awareness.
A large number of public visited the SUPARCO’s exhibitions and found very interesting and informative specially
renewable energy products like solar panel, solar light and wind turbines (1,5, 10 kW) along with communication
equipment’s. Following items were placed as exhibits for the general public awareness.
Exhibits
Renewable Energy
ITEMS
Solar Panel
1.
2.
3.
4.
Solar Light
(Tower with
Foundation)
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wind Turbine
(Tower with
Foundation)
Communication & Composite
Equipments
Safety & Security
Models of Different Planets
h) Book Fair:
PARTS
Radomes &
Reflector
Dishes
Ballistic
Helmets
Bullet Proof
Jacket
Inverter
Panel
Data Acquisition Card (DAQ)
YAW Assembly
Solar Panel
Battery
LED Light
Sun Switch
Generator
Fins
Battery
Inverter
Battery Bank
1) Fin (1 KW)
2) Fin (5 KW)
3) Fin (10 KW)
1. Cone (3 Sizes)
2. Profile
1. SBH 100
2. SBH 200
The 4th book fair and Space Movie Theater were held on 8th and 9th November 2014 at PAF Museum. The book
exhibition provided an opportunity to the guests and SUPARCO employees to visit the book stalls and to purchase the
books for personal use and can also recommended the relevant books for library.
Following publishers/booksellers had participated in the event:
• Oxford University Press
• Global-links Information Services
• Royal Book Company
• College Books Suppliers
• Tawwakal Book Agency
SUPARCO officials and visitors were delighted to see all the leading publishers together as it gave them a rare
opportunity to see the contents of books of all publications in a single space. The participating publishers/book sellers
expressed their satisfaction and gave encouraging remarks. They also showed their interest for participation in all such
future activities.
i) Space Movie Theater:
In order to increase the visitors’ interest a Space Theater was setup in which a documentary named a milestone
scientific “COSMOS: a space odyssey (episode 1-13)” was presented.
j) Philately Stall:
Philately stall was setup in WSW-2014 at PAF Museum, Karachi. The stall was setup in coordination with Mr. Arif
Balgamwala, the stamp collector. Mr. Arif Balgamwala brought a good collection of space related stamp collection to
the stall and displayed it well to the public. We also sold stamp tickets issued by Pakistan Post Office on 16 Sep 2011
on the launch of Paksat-1R satellite. 94 x stamp tickets sold to General Public.
k) Sky Simulation Show:
SUPARCO arranged ‘Sky Simulation Shows’ in collaboration with PIA at PIA planetarium, Karachi on 05th, 06th and
07th November, 2014 respectively. Approximately, 900 students plus teachers from over 06 schools attended the
event.
l) Water Rocket Competition and Demonstration:
Water rockets have been a source of both entertainment and education for many years in the world. SUPARCO
promotes space awareness and creates interest in aerospace, aeronautics and physics among youth through the
science of water rockets during World Space Week. In this regard Suparco Institute of Technical Training (SITT) Div,
HR Dte Gen had been assigned to conduct the following events during World Space Week 2014:
• Water rocket demonstrations in Space Fair
• Water rocket competition
Water rocket demonstrations in Space Fair:
Water rocket demonstrations in Space Fair were held on 8th and 9th November 2014 at PAF Museum, Karachi. SITT
was assigned a separate area for water rocket flight demonstrations along with six stalls where not only the
construction and science of water rocket was being explained but numerous other projects were also demonstrated
along with fun fair show by SITT apprentices.
A lot of general public, Directors, GMs and SUPARCO employees visited SITT stalls on 8th & 9th October 2014 along
with their families. SITT demonstrated water rocket making and live flight shows with improved version of advanced
water rocket containing camera module with parachute mechanism. SITT apprentices also demonstrated their
indigenously made engineering projects in mechanical, electronics and electrical fields which were appreciated by both
technical and general public. There were many fun stalls, activities and entertainment was available for all the
audience which includes music, light shows, live commentary, reviews, poems by guest children, singing and small
quiz about space week. On winning people were given small gifts related to water rockets as souvenirs. The chief
guest of the event; Member ST Dr Sajid Mirza and Secretary SUPARCO; Air Cdre Arshad Hussain Siraj (Retd) visited
SITT stalls on 9th October 2014. SITT demonstrated various advancements in water rockets and their launchers
including dual Thai style launchers, pneumatic launchers triggered by push button replacing the clutch/lever
mechanism which is used conventionally all around the world and automatic mobile launcher controlled wirelessly
through hand gestures.
Major highlights of projects displayed by SITT apprentices are 3 axis CNC milling Machine, working model of CANSAT
and self made Clinostat at SITT, RSS satellite model, flow and temperature measuring plant, evaporative cooling air
condition systems. Projects were recognition of technical abilities of SITT students and their devoted faculty members.
Water rocket competition:
Water rocket competition in Karachi was held on 6th November 2014 at SUPARCO HQs, Karachi. Most of the schools
from Karachi participated in the event from public and private sectors. There were altogether 33 schools, madarsa and
special education centers also participated in the competition with Zeal and enthusiasm to learn about space through
water rocket events.
Winner Details
Prize
Student
1st
Hussain Ali Zaidi
2nd
Shaiq Rehan Khan
Special
Abdul Muqeet
School
Qamar-e-Bani Hashim Higher
Secondary School
Beaconhouse School System,
Jubilee Campus
Zainab's Rehabilitation Centre
(PH)
SITT Stall Details:
S.
No.
1
Stall
Water Rocket Launching
Details
Simple, Advanced, LED, Parachute Rockets
Distance of fallen
rocket from target
(m)
4 ft
5 ft
15 ft
Demonstration
Simple, Advanced Launchers
2
Water Rocket Parts Demonstration
Basic Parts, Construction, Working
3
Advanced Water Rockets
Types, Working
4
Student Projects
5
Fun Stalls
6.
Stage Arena
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Three Phase Electrical Wiring Demonstrator
Speed Breaker/Footstep Power Generation Unit
3-Axis CNC Milling Machine
Satellite Prototype
HVAC System
Auto Launcher
Hydraulic Lift
Sterling Engine
Wood Robotic Arm
Water Car
Clinostat
Cube SAT
Can SAT
Short Range GPS Tracking Vehicle
Wrist Motion Control
Liquid Flow Control System with GUI
Games
Water Rocket Audience Quiz
Space and water rocket making movies
• Kids activity
• Moon observation
• Music , fun and poems
PHOTO GALLERY
Report on World Space Week 2014 Islamabad Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Islamabad
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, organized World Space Week at its campus from 6th to 10th November
2014, with a view to generate space awareness among the general public and students from a large number of
schools and colleges of the twin cities and surrounding areas of Islamabad.
World Space Week (WSW) is celebrated in accordance with the United Nations’ General Assembly's declaration of
1999. The Third United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE III)
suggested the celebration of the World Space Week. Pakistan is endeavoring to enter into the realm of Space Science
& Technology and related applications. The success of any space program relies greatly on public understanding and
support. It is, therefore important to communicate the benefits of Space Technology to the public on regular basis.
The objective of World Space Week is to increase awareness among decision-makers and the general public, of the
benefits of peaceful uses of outer space. This week is coordinated by the United Nations with the support of Space
Week International Association and local coordinators in many countries. Hence every year space week is celebrated
by the Institute of Space Technology in coordination with SUPARCO (Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research
Commission), the national space agency.
The theme of WSW for the year 2014 was “Space: Guiding Your Way”. With this theme, World Space Week
organization tried to highlight the benefits of satellite navigation to society. Over recent years society has come to rely
heavily on positioning and timing data from a large network of satellites. This dependency will increase even further
with the launching of multiple new systems on top of the existing Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) network. With
these new systems we are seeing a tremendous growth of downstream applications being developed for all imaginable
professional and personal uses.
Event Summary
In World Space Week 2014 celebrations at IST, a total of sixty (60) different activities including 34 competitions all
having Junior and Senior categories were held. About 2000 students’ participants from eighty (85) different Schools &
Colleges of twin cities and the surroundings areas participated in the competitions. In addition to students and
participants, over 2500 visitors also visited during World Space Week at IST.
The World Space Week at Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, began with an impressively elegant opening
ceremony on 6th November. Dr. Najam Abbas, Head of Student Affairs Department gave the welcome address
featuring a detailed briefing about the importance and objectives of WSW 2014 theme, celebrations and competitions
included in the World Space Week. Dr. Zaffar M. Khan, Director General ORIC IST, graced the occasion as Chief
Guest. He enlightened the audience with his scholarly views about Space: Guiding Your Way – the theme for this
year’s World Space Week.
The inaugural ceremony was followed by a very interesting gathering named as “Space March” featuring over 1500
students of different schools and colleges carrying many display cards showing Space slogans with the theme Space
Guiding Your Way.
Day 1:
November 6, 2014 activities had many space themed competitions and activities Space in Quran, Space
Declamations, Aero Modeling Competition, Colonizing Space, Space Creative Writing including Essay, Stories and
Reports writing competitions, Space Creative Arts including Painting ,Sketching ,Calligraphy , Wall Graffiti and Space
Cartoon/ Caricature Competitions among the school/college students on the theme related with Space Technology,
Navigation and Applications, e- Poster Designing Competition, Space Models Competition, Space Photography, Space
Gaming, Solar Observations, Space Simulations having Planetarium, Space Biblio Rendezvous having book stalls and
library having books on the theme of Space Technology, Satellite Navigation and Applications Competition, Paper
Plane Competition, Space Cinema, Space Labs, Space Caravan, Space Career Station, Space Fair having collection
of food courts, kids arena and other entertaining and educational stalls.
Day 2:
November 7, 2014 activities had Space Declamations, Space Quiz, Solar Observations, Space Theatre, Space Kids
costume and Tableau competition, Space Settlement Design Competition, Satellite Navigation Application
Competition, Space Poetry, Glider Competition, Paper Plane Competition, Satellite Payload Design Competition,
Space Mathematica including Mathematical Hunt and Mathometer, Balloon Karting competition , Para Eggs
competition, Space Models, Space Biblio Rendezvous, Planetarium, Space Cinema, Space Labs Tour, Space
Caravan, Space Career Station and Space Fair.
Day 3:
November 8, 2014 activities had Water Rocket Competition, Space Models, Paper Plane Competition, Space
Videography, Space Simulations, Balloon Karting competition, Para Eggs competition, Space Biblio Rendezvous,
Space Cinema, Space Labs Tour, Space Caravan, Space Fair and Prize Distribution Ceremony.
Day 4:
November 10, 2014 activities included Space Technology Teachers Training Workshop. A training session for the
School/College Teachers on the theme of Space Technology, Navigation and Applications was conducted to update
the knowledge of teachers. E – Space Talks was another event in which Professor and experts delivered on-line
lectures on the theme related with Space Technology, Navigation and Applications and it was broadcasted to all
universities via HEC link. This training session also included the already planned lecture of Dr. Atta –Ur –Rahman.
Space School:
(Space Technology and Applications school) was organized for the School/College students on the theme of Space
Technology, Navigation and Applications from November 20-21, 2014. A total of 141 students from different
schools/colleges enthusiastically participated in the Space School. This two day activity was filled with interactive
sessions on space technology and its applications by twelve space technology experts and professionals.
Report on World Space Week 2014 Lahore Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Lahore
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
Different activities were arranged by SUPARCO in Lahore as part of WSW-2014, which was celebrated from 6th of
November, 2014 to 11th of November, 2014. WSW-2014 Lahore was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Govt. College
University on 06 Nov 2014. This event was exclusively covered by the National Media Channels i.e. Ab Tak, Punjab
TV, Royal news, Channel 5, Aaj tv, A-lite tv, etc., National newspapers i.e. Jang, Awaaz, Khabrain, etc. and several
online information resources.
Event Summary
a) Inauguration ceremony (6th Nov, 2014):
A seminar to educate public about space, space applications and country’s space related programs, organized by the
Space Application & Research (SAR) Wing, SUPARCO on 06-November-2014 at SRDC-Lahore under World Space
Week 2014 celebrations.
The significance of space technology application and WSW celebrations was highlighted which urged the participants
to take full advantage of this opportunity to learn. Then a documentary was run about the introduction to SUPARCO to
enhance the knowledge of participants about SUPARCO’s achievements and establishments. The details of World
Space Week (WSW) 2014 program celebrated by SUPARCO were explicated by the Stage Secretary. SUPARCO also
invited some experts from various organizations and institutes to present their work in the field of space applications.
Prof. Dr. Aamir Mehmood, Chairman Space Sciences Department, University of Punjab shared information about
space applications and drew the attention of participants of seminar with his commendable work on space application.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq Ur Rehman, Vice Chancellor of GC University addressed as the Chief Guest of the
event. The honorable Chief Guest appreciated the role of SUPARCO in the field of Space Applications and
emphasized the importance of Space Week activities as comprehensive space awareness and education program.
Chief Guest was honored with a Souvenir.
b) Quiz Competition (6th Nov, 2014):
Space Quiz Competition held on 6th November, 2014 at SRDC-L, Lahore. Total no of teams registered were around
24, out of which 20 showed up on the competition day. 10 unregistered schools came up on the competition day and
were further incorporated for the competition. Quiz was prepared from Space Awareness Booklet available at
SUPARCO website.
Schools were evaluated according to an agreed Pattern and Round of Questions/Answers about which Schools were
informed within due time of said event. All the participants were given certificates and prizes were distributed among
the position holders on the Prize Distribution Day.
c) Family Fair (8th- 9th Nov, 2014):
Family Fair is the vital part of World Space Week activities. The motive of this event is to create awareness among the
public about the activities of SUPARCO and role of space technology in our daily life. The Family Fair was celebrated
for two days. It included the following activities:
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Water Rocket demonstration
Water Rocket competition
Model Making competition
Fancy Dress Show
SUPARCO Stall
SUPARCO Documentary Stall
d) Model making competitions (8th- 9th Nov, 2014):
Model Making Competition is one of the major activities of World Space Week each year. SUPARCO enthusiastically
arranged celebrations of World Space Week (6th – 11th November 2014) at all of its establishments. The school
students from 5th to 8th grade were invited to participate in the competition. The theme of the event was “Space:
Guiding Your Way”. This competition was arranged at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Lahore along with Space Fair on 8th & 9th
November 2014.
e) Fancy Dress Show (8th Nov, 2014):
Fancy Dress Competition was held on Saturday 8th November 2014 at Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Iqbal Town Lahore.
Several meetings were arranged with team members to discuss the event plan. Seating arrangements of 50 people
were made. Ramp and sound system was also arranged as per plan submitted by the organizing team. It was
conducted to promote ideas of space suits/dresses among the school students in their early age. A large number of
spectators watched the event and showed their interest.
f) Sky Simulation (9th Nov, 2014):
World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of
the humankind. The theme of 2014 was “Space guiding your way”. SUPARCO, as a National Space Agency has been
regularly conducting WSW activities each year to increase awareness of space technology and to promote its peaceful
usage amongst students and the masses in Pakistan since 2005. Sky Simulation Show, as a part of WSW 2014 was
planned to invoke the interest of students in the space and celestial objects. Sky Simulation Show was planned for
school students from class 1 to class 8. Ten schools participated in the activity.
g) Declamation contest (10th Nov, 2014):
This was one of the main activities of World Space Week and a number of students from schools, colleges and
universities participated in this event. The event was arranged in two separate time slots. First half of the day was for
the English declamation contest of school, college and university students and other half for Urdu declamation contest
of school, college and university students.
Declamation contest for the schools was for students from class 6th to 10th / O levels. Only one student was allowed
to participate in each category (English & Urdu). Topics for the declamation were:
English (Serious)
Conservation is survival
To be grown up is a state of Mind
Science is key to sustain future.
English (Humorous)
Banning final examination
So what if we are not fair-skinned, we have big hearts
One should plan one’s funeral.
Urdu (Serious)
Urdu (Humorous)
h) Water Rocket Competition (8th- 9th Nov, 2014):
The motive of this event is to create awareness among the public about the activities of SUPARCO and their impact on
the socio economic development of Pakistan. The theme of this competition is to create awareness of rocket sciences
and its governing laws among school children. Water Rockets are made from PET bottles and are filled with water and
compressed air. After release from launcher Rockets move in the desired direction under the influence of reaction
forces produced due to release of compressed air and water.
i) Mobile Lectures (6th-11th Nov, 2014):
Video clips consisting of interactive material about SPACE, SPACE WEEK, SATELLITES, SPACE SHUTTLES and
achievement/activities of SUPARCO were shown to the students of grade 6-10 in all schools. Eyassat Satellite was
also shown to school kids. After showing the videos, a Q/A (question/answer) session was conducted and souvenirs
were distributed to the student taking part in this Q/A session. Total time spent in one school to complete this activity
was 2-2.5 hours.
j) Prize Distribution/Closing Ceremony (11th Nov, 2014):
Lt Gen (R) M. Maqbool Administrator TAC School and Dr. Muhammad Riaz Suddle HI, SI Member (Space Electronics)
was the chief guest of the ceremony. Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at SRDC-Lahore and conducted well with
the planned schedule. First three position holders of various competitions held during the World Space Week were
invited along with their teachers. SUPARCO documentary and a sum-up presentation of World Space Week, courtesy
of the photographer at SRDC-L who captured great moments throughout the week, was presented during the
ceremony. Winners of the Declamation Contest were also requested to deliver their speeches to the audience.
Certificates and Prizes comprising of telescopes and space booklets were distributed to the winners by the Chief
Guest, who enthusiastically supported the students and encouraged them to develop their interest in the field of space
sciences and technology. At the end of the ceremony appreciation for the World Space Week team was made by
calling out the names and contribution of team members thus officially closing the World Space Week.
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Report on World Space Week 2014 Peshawar Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Peshawar
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
Event Summary
a) Inauguration Ceremony:
WSW 2014 activities started with the impressive inauguration ceremony at UET Main Hall on 2nd Dec 2014. Badr-I,
Badr-II, Paksat-1R, and SLV model along with application projects posters were displayed for the interest of students,
faculty members and guests.
Inauguration ceremony was attended by nearly 160 persons and started with a recitation of few verses from Holy
Quran. Dr. Zahid Mahmood, Dean Faculty of Engineering, UET Peshawar welcomed the participants and the chief
guest. Mr. Amin Bahadur, Director (Development), Technology Center talked about WSW celebration in Pakistan as
well as the contribution of SUPARCO in Space. Engr. Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, VC, UET Peshawar was the chief guest.
b) Seminar:
A short Seminar on “Environmental Remote Sensing” was organized at Main Hall. The aim of this seminar was to
create awareness among students and decision makers about the importance and role of Geospatial technologies for
sustainable Landuse, air and water quality, and monitoring of forest and glaciers in the context of REDD+ and climate
change respectively. Prior registration was made and was attended by approximately 100 participants.
Participants from the following institutes/Departments attended the event:
i. IST
ii. Center for Disaster Preparedness and Management
iii. Water Management Dept, Agriculture University Peshawar
iv. Environmental Sciences Dept, University of Peshawar
v. Geography Dept, University of Peshawar
vi. Urban and Regional Planning Dept, University of Peshawar
vii. Geology Department, University of Peshawar
viii. Department, Govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ix. DG Mines National Center of Excellence in Geology, University of Peshawar
x. UET Peshawar
xi. Forestry and Wildlife Department , University of Haripur
xii. Urban Policy Unit, P&D Dept
xiii. Environment Department, Govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
xiv. Wild Life and Minerals, Govt of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
xv. Pakistan Metrological Department – Regional Center Peshawar
xvi. Soil Survey Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
xvii. UN-FP
xviii. FATA Development Authority
xix. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
xx. BAK Consultant Engineers Peshawar
c) Quiz competition:
Quiz Completion was organized by ASME-UET Peshawar Chapter on 3rd Dec 2014 at Industrial hall, UET. A total of 32
teams comprising of two competitors each from 08 invited institutes and different department of UET Peshawar
participated in the event. Eight teams were selected for quarter final through first round. To make event more
fascinating chocolate round was also conducted for the interest of visitors and participants.
Following schools/ colleges/ Universities participated in the competition:
i. Fazaia Inter College (FIC) Shaheen Camp
ii. College of Home Economics
iii. Forward Model School
iv. University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
v. Police Public School (Boys Campus)
vi. Police Public School (Girls Campus)
vii. Hayatabad Model School
viii. Islamia Collegiate School
ix. Khyber Medical College
The winners of the competition are:
Quiz Competition
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
Participant Name
Mustafa Bilal and Haris
Abdullah
Shehzadi and Rabia
Ahmad Roshan and Khizar
Hayat
School/ College
FIC Shaheen Camp
College of home
Economics
Forward model
School
d) Poster competition:
Poster making competition provides a platform to the competing students to demonstrate their skills, innovative ideas,
and imaginations on the poster. This competition was organized on 4th Dec 2014 at UET Industrial Hall by PIChE.
Poster making competition is one of the most attractive events for the participating students as well as visitors. 36
competitors from the 09 invited institutes took part in the competition. Approximately 250 students from UET and other
invited institutes showed interest in the posters that were on display. Event attracted three TV channels and
newspaper for media coverage.
Following schools/ colleges/ Universities participated in the competition:
i. College of Home Economics
ii. Forward Model School
iii. University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
iv. Islamia Collegiate School
v. Frontier Children Academy (FCA)
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.
Frontier Model School
City School Peshawar
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology
Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar
The winners of the competition are:
Poster Competition
Position
1st
Participant Name
Sumbal Babar
2nd
Kifayat Shah
3rd
Saman Firdous Khan
School/ College
Department of
Computer Science,
University of
Peshawar
Islamia Collegiate
School
College of Home
Economics
e) Model Making competition:
Model making competition provides an opportunity to the younger students to put on display their ideas in the form of
models. Model making completion was organized by PIChE on 4th Dec 2014 at UET Industrial Hall. 19 teams from the
09 invited institutes took part in the competition. 250 students from UET and invited institutes showed interest in the
models that were on display. Event attracted three TV channels and newspaper for media coverage.
Following schools/ colleges/ Universities participated in the competition:
i. College of Home Economics
ii. Forward Model School
iii. University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
iv. Islamia Collegiate School
v. Police Public School Peshawar (Boys Campus)
vi. Police Public School Peshawar (Girls Campus)
vii. Hayatabad Model School
viii. Islamia College Peshawar
ix. Department of Geography, University of Peshawar
x. Department of Computer Science, University of Peshawar
The winners of the competition are:
Model Making Competition
Position
1st
2nd
Participant Name
Mohyuddin khan and Salman
Khan
Rumaisa Ali and Ayesha Ijaz
School/ College
Islamia College Peshawar
Police Public School (Girls
Campus)
3rd
Hasbunallah Khan and Basit Ali
Police Public School (Boys
Campus)
f) Bilingual Declamation competition:
Bilingual declamation competition was organized on 5th Dec 2014 at UET Industrial Hall by LDS. 09 competitors from
07 invited institutes competed in the both categories.
Following schools/ colleges/ Universities participated in the competition:
i. College of Home Economics
ii. University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
iii. Islamia Collegiate School
iv. Police Public School Peshawar (Boys Campus)
v. Hayatabad Model School
vi. Iqra School of Science, Jehangira
vii. Edwards College Peshawar
The winners of the competition are:
Position
1st
Bilingual Declamation
Competition
Participant Name
Qazi Mauzzam Ali
2nd
Asfandyar Ajmal Khan
3rd
Hoorain Khattak
School/ College
Iqra School of
Science, Jehangira
Public School
Peshawar (Boys
Campus)
College of Home
Economics
g) Water Rocket competition:
Water rocket competition provides a platform to the students to test their knowledge of rocket science and give it an
experience. Water rocket competition is the most attractive as well as fascinating event of WSW and was organized
by SAE at UET Peshawar and Islamia Collegiate School on 8th Dec 2014.
23 competitors from 08 invited institutes took part in competition. Water rocket competition attracted approximately 100
visitors from the participating and host institutions.
Following schools/ colleges/ Universities participated in the competition:
i. College of Home Economics
ii. Forward Model School
iii. University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
iv. Islamia Collegiate School
v. Police Public School Peshawar (Boys Campus)
vi. Hayatabad Model School
vii. University College for Boys
viii. Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology
The winners of the competition are:
Position
1st
Water Rocket Competition
Participant Name
Muhammad Shoaib Hamza
2nd
3rd
Muhammad Danyal
Jawad Afsar Khattak
School/ College
University College for
Boys
Islamia Collegiate School
Sarhad University of
Science and Information
Technology
h) Closing Ceremony:
WSW 2014 concluding as well as Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at UET Main Hall on 9th Dec 2014 and
attended by 120 persons, mostly students including winners. Closing ceremony started with recitation of few verses
from Holy Quran followed by welcome address by Engr. Muhammad Hamed Khan, focal person for WSW 2014. Mr.
Amin Bahadur Director (Development) distributed prizes among the winners and concluded his speech with vote of
thanks to UET and organizing societies. Engr. Imtiaz Hissain Gilani was the Chief Guest and distributed Galileoscope
among the winning institutes. Prize kit provided to the individual winners / team included the following items:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
Out of this World Booklet
All You Need is Space Booklet
One Small Step Booklet
SUPARCO Notebook
50 Years Sun Calendar Key chain
SUPARCO Pen
WSW Brochure
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Report on World Space Week 2014 Quetta Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Quetta
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS) has been
celebrating Worlds Space Week since 2011. This year BUITEMS organized WSW 2014 in collaboration with
SUPARCO from Nov 9-10, 2014 at University Campus. The theme of the event was “Space: Guiding Your Way” and
the purpose was to create space awareness and its applications.
Event Summary
World Space Week was inaugurated on 9th Nov 2014 in Quetta. Vice Chancellor BUITEMS, Ahmed Farooq Bazai was
the chief guest at the opening & closing ceremony. The chief guest was accompanied by SUPARCO Director, Mr.
Khalid Khan Yousafzai inaugurated the event in which Brig. Mohammad Amin, Vice Chancellor Lasbella University &
Dr. Dost Mohammad Baloch, VC Khuzdar University were also present on the occasion while students from different
schools of Quetta city participated in the event. Various activities including Water Rocket Competition, Declamation
Competition, and Quiz Competition were held.
While talking to the audience Mr. Khalid Khan briefed the students regarding World Space Week. He emphasized
BUITEMS’ valuable contribution in the province and appreciated the efforts of the university in the propagation of
quality in Education. Vice Chancellors, students, teachers, media personals and other officials highlighted the relations
between BUITEMS and SUPARCO and acknowledged the efforts of SUPARCO in Balochistan.
At the end of the event Vice Chancellor BUITEMS, Ahmed Farooq Bazai distributed prizes among students and
acknowledge their participation.
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Report on World Space Week 2014 Gilgit Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Gilgit
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
Hasegawa Memorial Public School & College (HMPS&C) in collaboration with the Space Agency of Pakistan, Pakistan
Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), celebrated World Space Week 2014 (WSW) in Karimabad
Hunza, Gilgit Baltistan from 4th to 11th October, 2014. HMPS&C is playing pivotal role in imparting trainings and
awareness across Gilgit-Baltistan through which students are getting new thoughts and exploring new horizons of
thoughts which may facilitate a paradigm shift from a geo-centric thinking to a cosmic approach and to help students to
equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and aptitude to live a meaningful life with dignity in contemporary era.
The purpose of conducting these wonderful activities is to engage students, teachers and aware general public to
acquire knowledge for the development of the country and welfare of humanity. It is aimed at creating awareness
about the threats, challenges and opportunities posed by space technology in various areas of human activities
ranging from economy, politics to culture.
The programme was scheduled in the three phases.
Ø Water Rocket Training session and documentary presentation
Ø Speech competition and Water Rocket Launching Competition
Ø Space walk and Grand Celebration
Event Summary
a) Water Rocket Training Session and Documentary Presentation:
The first phase of celebration was the Water Rocket Training session in which thirty four schools and colleges
participated. At the start a documentary was shown to participants related to water rocket designing and practical
demonstration. The participants went through a rigorous training session and learned a great deal along with
enjoyment. After the training session the students were asked to design two rockets each from participating
institutions.
The total number of schools participated in the session were 34 and approximately 1600 to 2200 general public
attended it.
b) Speech competition & Water Rocket launching competition:
Second phase of the celebration was speech competition and total 25 institutions participated. For speech competition,
participants were given the topic “When we will go to the Mars”. More than thirty schools participated intensively in
the competition. Water Rocket launching competition started after the speech competition and those institutions
participated which were given the training session held at school. In this competition thirty two out of thirty four schools
participated and 2500-2800 general public attended the overall competition. However, both events ended successfully.
c) Space Walk:
The space walk started from HMPS&C premises to Karimabad Zero point where the chief guest and other prominent
guests were received in a high protocol. The participants of space walk then proceeded to Karimabad Polo ground. It
was a huge walk, wherein, a large number of civil society organizations, notables, heads of educational institutions,
students of private and Govt. schools, scouts, guides and Karimabad Pipe band participated. The students were
holding placards, banners and space related slogans. All the participants were very excited and walked
enthusiastically.
d) Grand Celebration:
Last and final phase of the mega event concluded with colorful and attractive items were presented by students and
different artisans. Creative displays related to space science were brought for competition. In addition to this, a
wonderful cultural programme was also added to highlight the importance of the concluding programme. The students’
March pass, cultural dance, speeches of position holders and water rocket launching by winners were included in the
mega festivity.
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Report on World Space Week 2014 Faisalabad Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Faisalabad
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
World Space Week (WSW) is celebrated all over the world from 4-10 October to educate people about the benefits
that they receive from space, encourage greater use of space for sustainable economic development, demonstrate
public support for space programs, excite young people about science and to foster international cooperation in space
outreach and education. Being national space agency of Pakistan, SUPARCO has been organizing World Space
Week (WSW) activities in Pakistan since 2005 in the vibrant supervision of Secretary SUAPRCO. Different activities
were arranged by SUPARCO in Faisalabad with collaboration of University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), a four day
event, which was celebrated from 11th of November, 2014 to 14th of November, 2014.
Event Summary
a) Inauguration Ceremony:
WSW-2014 was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Iqrar Khan (Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture Faisalabad), Mr.
Rehmatullah Jilani (Director Earth Sciences SUPARCO) and Dean Agriculture Engineering on Tuesday, 11 Nov 2014.
Inauguration ceremony was held at Iqbal Auditorium UAF. A large number of students from different schools, UAF
faculty members, representatives from different agriculture related companies, university students, school teachers,
media personals attended the event.
b) Space Walk:
After the end of Inauguration ceremony, all the audience gathered for the sake of Space Walk. Around 2000 people
including Professors, Schools headmasters, teachers, students, media personnel and others walked in the name of
space by raising the banners and slogans covering about a distance of 1-1.5 Kilometers.
c) Water Rocket Competition:
Space walk ended successfully after reaching Sports ground UAF where Water Rocket Competition gad to be started.
48 schools participated in this competition. Water Rocket Competition got an exclusive attention and coverage by
various media channels. The teachers and students enthusiastically participated in the event and their interest in
SUPARCO, space technology, and WSW was immense.
d) Model Making competition & Poster Display competition:
Another praiseworthy event the “Model Making competition and Poster competition” was organized as part of WSW-14
Faisalabad at Institute of Rural Home Economics UAF on 12 Nov 2014. Students from 38 different schools from
Faisalabad region participated in these two different competitions by exhibiting more than 100 models and 150 posters
respectively. This event was observed by 100-1500 general audience including school teachers, students and families.
Participation, enthusiasm and moral of teachers and students participating in this event were exemplary.
e) Quiz competition:
Quiz competition was organized on 13th Nov, 2015. A number of schools enthusiastically participated in this
competition and 15 lucky schools came across each other in the competition.
Teachers, students with their parents and students of UAF, Faisalabad were allowed to attend the event according to
the seating capacity, which was completely filled and many were standing at the back.
f) Declamation competition:
A number of schools enthusiastically participated in Declamation competition, each well prepared. Only one student
from each school was allowed to participate in each category (English and Urdu), from class 6th-10th, were allowed to
participate from each school.
Teachers, students with their parents and students of UAF, Faisalabad were allowed to attend the event according to
the seating capacity, which was completely filled and many were standing at the back.
g) Closing Ceremony:
The closing ceremony was held on 13th and 14th Nov, 2015. Prof. Dr. Allah Bakhsh (Dean Agriculture Engineering) and
Mrs. Governor Punjab attended the final ceremony and distributed the prizes amongst students.
Winner Details:
Activity
Water Rocket Competition
Model Making Competition
Poster Competition
Quiz Competition
Declamation Contest
(English)
Declamation Contest (Urdu)
Position
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
Name of Winner student
Name of School
Esha Sultan
Atif Sadiq
Ayesha Israr
Samina Ghulam Hussain
Ayesha Zahra
Bismah Jamal
Ayesha Zahra
Bismah Jamal
Samra
Laiba Mujatab; Sabeela Noor
M. Ayan; M. Ehsan
Iman Akbar; Areej Fatima
Nayab
Wardha Kamal
Ahmad
Ali
Sana
M. Ahmad
The Punjab Elementary School
Challenge School System
White Rose School System Green Town (Junior)
Laboratory Higher Secondary School
White Rose School System Green Town
Sacred Heart Convent High School
White Rose School System Green Town
Sacred Heart Convent High School
Junior Laboratory Girls High School (Paras)
Laboratory Girls Higher Secondary School UAF
Laboratory Boys High School UAF
White Rose School System Main Campus (Girls)
Sandal Girls High School
Lab Girls High School
Lab Boys High School
Lab Boys High School
Lab Girls High School
Sandal College Boys High School
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Report on World Space Week 2014 Bahawalpur Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Bahawalpur
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
World Space Week (WSW)-2014, organized by Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission
(SUPARCO) in collaboration with Islamia University Bahawalpur.
Event Summary
a) Inauguration Ceremony:
The inauguration ceremony was held on 06 November 2014 at Ghotvi hall (Old Campus), Islamia University,
Bahawalpur. Prof. Dr. Rao Muhammad Afzal, Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur was the chief guest of the
inaugural ceremony.
The inauguration was followed by many educational and colorful events including:•
•
•
Presentations by expert scientists of SUPARCO
Informative movies on space and satellite technology
Space Walk
25 schools participated in the competitions and total 600 general public attended the event. The enthusiasm of the
students showed the keen interest they had for the subject.
b) Declamation competition & Quiz competition:
Bilingual Declamation Contest and Quiz competition were held on 7th November 2014 among students of different
public and private schools of Bahawalpur. The chief guest on the occasion was Mr. Baqir Hashmi, Managing
Partner, Punjab Group of Colleges.
There was appreciable participation of students from more than 25 schools and colleges. A lot of students selected
Urdu as medium of communication for presenting their views. In Declamation competition the speeches were
informative, well written and well presented by the enthusiastic participants. Students enlightened the importance of
Global Navigation Satellite Systems and its significance in modern life on earth.
In Quiz competition a team of two students, from class 6th-8th, were allowed to participate from each school. 25
schools participated in the competitions and total 600 general public attended the event.
c) Mobile Lectures:
The objective of this activity was to create awareness among the students about applications of space technology in
different fields and to give an introduction of SUPARCO’s achievements in space applications. More than 100 teachers
and students attended the sessions.
d) Water Rocket competition & Model making competition:
Water Rocket competition and Model making competition were organized on 8th and 9th Nov, 2015. Many schools
participated in the event from Bahawalpur and outskirts. Around 27 schools participated in the competitions.
The chief guest for the first day of the event was Mr. Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar, Provincial Minister
Cooperatives. Chief Guest for the second day was Mr. Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman, Minister of state for Interior,
Education, Trg & Standards in Higher Education.
The event was successful.
e) Closing Ceremony:
Prize Distribution Ceremony was the last of the events held during the World Space Week. Rai Muhammad Tahir,
Regional Police Officer Bahwalpur was the chief guest of the ceremony. This ceremony was arranged to celebrate the
achievements of students who won the competitions held during the week and to commemorate the efforts of World
Space Week team. The ceremony was attended by 30 schools and 500 general public.
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Report on World Space Week 2014 Multan Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Multan
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
World Space Week celebrations were held in the city of Multan with great enthusiasm. It was a three day event, dated
6th-8th November, 2014.
Event Summary
a) Inauguration Ceremony:
The formal inauguration of WSW 2014 celebrations at Multan station was held on 6th November, 2014 at AU, Multan.
Mr. Ghulam Murtaza, Acting Director SPAS, SUPARCO, was the Guest of Honour. Mr. Mian Iqbal Hassan, Chairman
Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Multan was the Chief Guest of the Inaugural ceremony who formally inaugurated
the World Space Week celebrations held on 6th-8th November, 2014. The inauguration ceremony started with recitation
of holy verses from Quran followed by the welcome speech of Director, AU Multan, Mr. Ghulam Murtaza and Mr. Mian
Iqbal Hassan. The ceremony was followed by Space Walk and Quiz Competition.
b) Space Walk:
To create awareness of World Space Week, space walk was held from Air University to Press Club, Multan. Director
Hayat Muhammad Awan and Dr. Abbas from AU led the space walk along with students and Chief Guest Mr Hassan
Iqbal, as well as SUPARCO officials.
c) Quiz competition:
Quiz Competition was held in AU. Students from different schools participated in the competition. It was a two-day
event. Preliminary rounds were held on 6th November 2014. The final round was held on 7th November 2014.
Competition was held through multimedia. Great excitement and competition was observed among students and
teachers of the participating schools.
d) Poster competition:
Poster Contest was held in AU. Participating students were required to make posters on WSW 2014 theme of “Space:
Guiding Your Way”. Team of two students represented each school. They were given time limit of one hour and 30
minutes. Students not only showed great artistic skills but also displayed great concept in their art piece. Students
were judged on the criteria of originality, visual appeal, layout and concept.
e) E- Poster competition:
E-Poster Contest was held in Computer Lab of AU. Standard images and softwares were already installed on each
workstation before beginning the competition. Participating students were required to make posters on WSW 2014
theme of “Space: Guiding Your Way”. Each school team comprised of two students. They were given time limit of one
hour. Students showed their great software skills and concept in their art piece. Students were judged on the criteria of
originality, visual appeal, layout and concept.
f) Water Rocket competition:
Water Rocket competition was held at Ayub Stadium, Multan Cantt along with Space Fair. 06 number of teams from
different schools participated in the event. The teams prepared their rockets from the materials already provided by
SUPARCO. A lot of students and space fair audience came to see the launching of rockets. They showed interest and
enthusiasm in the Water Rocket competition which helped them understand the concepts of rocket science.
g) Space fair & Closing Ceremony:
On 8th November 2014, “Space Fair” marked the third day of WSW 2014 celebrations at Ayub Stadium, Multan Cantt.
The fair included many exciting things such as SUPARCO Stall exhibiting models of different satellites, Space
Photography Backdrop where an astronaut backdrop not only attracted young school students but families as well for
taking memorable pictures, Food Stalls, Theater, Galileoscope Setup for sky observations demonstrated by Mr.
Anees Ahmed, Manager, STA Dte, SUPARCO, Musical Show performed on WSW 2014 by AU students.
Closing ceremony was held after the Water Rocket Competition. The chief guest of the event was Mr. Khawaja
Jalaludin Roomi, Chairman Parks & Horticulture Agency, Multan.
Prizes were distributed for the winning schools and students.
Report on World Space Week 2014 Abbottabad Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Abbottabad
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
World Space Week 2014 on theme “Space: Guiding your Way” was organized by Pakistan Space and Upper
Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in collaboration with COMSATS Abbottabad from 5th to 6th
November, 2014.
Event Summary
a) First Day:
On the first day of event (05th Nov, 2014) Essay Writing competition, E-Poster making competition and Declamation
competition were arranged.
b) Second Day:
On 06th Nov, 2014 Painting and Sketching competition, Space Quiz and Water rocket Competition including trainings/
demonstration were arranged for teachers and students of different schools & colleges from all over Abbottabad.
SUPARCO organized exhibition for highlighting different projects on applications of space technology, its activities and
achievements to general public and students.
The overall event went smoothly.
Report on World Space Week 2014 Dadu & Larkana Station WORLD SPACE WEEK- 04-10 Nov 2014
Post Event Report- Dadu & Larkana
Theme: Space Guiding Your Way
INTRODUCTION
World Space activities in Dadu were held on 27th October, 2014 at Air Foundation and in Larkana on 27th & 28th
October, 2014 at Cadet College Larkana (CCL).
Activities conducted this year include poster competition and essay writing. Solar and lunar observations with
SUPARCO’s 8 inch optical telescope were also conducted. Numerous school students from both Dadu and Larkana
had their very first experience of looking the Sun and the Moon through the telescope.
Event Summary
Air Foundation organized WSW on 27th October, 2014 in collaboration with SUPARCO. They conducted the essay
writing competition and poster making competition. Along with these activities each school was shown space movies
and after that the students were sent to the rooftop for the Sun observation. 15 schools were invited there.
At CCL, the first day was dedicated to solar and lunar observations for only Cadets. On the second day, 7 schools
participated in the WSW activities at CCL. These activities include poster making competition and easy writing in three
different languages (Sindhi, Urdu and English).
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