GCUF Vice Chancellor Visits Model School as University Plants 100 Fruit Trees

Key Points:

The vice chancellor visited the University Model School at the New Campus, whose construction was funded by former student Engineer Qamar-u-Zaman.
The school provides education up to the primary level for children of GCUF employees and students from surrounding areas.
Government College University Faisalabad planted 100 fruit trees and organised an environmental awareness walk for World Sustainability Day 2026.
The plantation included guava, edible kachnar and jamun trees.
The Green Youth Movement Club organised the event under the Directorate of Students’ Affairs.

FAISALABAD: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam stressed quality education and a conducive learning environment during a visit to the University Model School at the New Campus, where he met students and teachers, GCUF said.

He held detailed discussions on teaching standards, academic activities and students’ educational progress, the university said.

Engineer Qamar-u-Zaman, a former student of Government College Faisalabad, made a substantial financial contribution towards the construction of the University Model School. His contribution reflected his commitment to educational development and improved learning facilities for the younger generation, GCUF said.

The school provides education up to the primary level. Children of GCUF employees and students from surrounding areas are enrolled at the institution, the university said.

Deputy Registrar Zeeshan Ahmad Khan and School Principal Dr. Beenish Afzal accompanied the vice chancellor and Engineer Qamar-u-Zaman on a tour of various sections of the school. They briefed them on the institution’s academic activities, overall performance and facilities available to students, GCUF said.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam leans towards smiling small children in a classroom at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam with officials and children seated around a green table in a classroom at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

A wide view of a classroom during the vice chancellor's visit to the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad — A wide view of a classroom during the vice chancellor’s visit to the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam observes a class at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Group photo in front of the University Model School board at Government College University Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam views a photo gallery wall at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Classroom desks at the University Model School, Government College University Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam looks at a book with teachers in a classroom at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam talks with teachers during his visit to the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam with a group in a classroom at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam speaks with a schoolgirl in a classroom at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam shakes hands with a small boy as teachers look on at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam and officials observe a class at the University Model School, GCUF Faisalabad.

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University plants 100 fruit trees

Government College University Faisalabad planted 100 fruit trees and held an environmental awareness walk on Tuesday, GCUF said.

The event marked World Sustainability Day 2026 and highlighted environmental protection and sustainable development, the university said.

The plantation included guava, edible kachnar and jamun trees. It aimed at increasing green cover, promoting biodiversity and raising awareness about climate change, GCUF said.

The Green Youth Movement Club organised the event under the Directorate of Students’ Affairs, the university said.

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The vice chancellor led the walk, which was attended by deans, directors, chairpersons, faculty members and students from various departments. Faculty members and students then took part in a plantation activity, GCUF said.

Faculty members and students plant a fruit sapling beside a sustainability goals banner during the World Sustainability Day plantation at GCUF Faisalabad.

Participants gather around a newly planted fruit sapling beside a sustainability banner at the GCUF World Sustainability Day plantation in Faisalabad.

A university official holds a fruit sapling while colleagues and students look on during the GCUF plantation activity in Faisalabad.

Participants plant a fruit sapling on the GCUF campus during the World Sustainability Day plantation drive in Faisalabad.

A woman waters a newly planted fruit sapling with a green can during the GCUF World Sustainability Day plantation in Faisalabad.

A university official plants a fruit sapling beside a sustainability goals banner with faculty and students at GCUF Faisalabad.

Participants plant a fruit sapling on the GCUF campus as faculty members and students watch during the World Sustainability Day event.

A participant waters a newly planted sapling with a green can while others look on at the GCUF plantation in Faisalabad.

A group of students gathers around a newly planted fruit sapling on the GCUF campus during the World Sustainability Day plantation.

Faculty members and students plant a fruit sapling together on the GCUF campus during the World Sustainability Day plantation drive.

Participants plant a fruit sapling with watering cans on the GCUF campus during the World Sustainability Day plantation in Faisalabad.

A participant waters a newly planted fruit sapling beside a sustainability banner at the GCUF World Sustainability Day plantation.

A participant waters a young fruit sapling while colleagues watch during the GCUF plantation activity in Faisalabad.

A woman plants a fruit sapling with faculty members and students during the GCUF World Sustainability Day plantation in Faisalabad.

Participants offer prayers together during the World Sustainability Day plantation event at GCUF Faisalabad.

A woman waters a newly planted fruit sapling as a large group looks on during the GCUF World Sustainability Day plantation in Faisalabad.

The vice chancellor said educational institutions had a role in addressing environmental challenges and promoting a culture of sustainability. He said universities had a responsibility to educate young people about climate change, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, the university said.

Prof. Dr. Sabir Hussain, focal person for the Green Youth Movement Club, highlighted the club’s efforts to promote environmental awareness and engage students in practical sustainability activities. He said such initiatives encouraged young people to adopt eco-friendly practices and contribute to environmental protection, GCUF said.