Article by Ayesha Alyas

Like every year, this year too, with the blessings of the God, Saint Michael’s Convent School celebrated the birth of our beloved Prophet by holding the Annual Seerat Conference. To be selected to participate in the Annual Seerat Conference perhaps might not be a big deal for some people, but students who actually auditioned for it now appreciate the importance of being selected on the basis of their voice amid numerous sweet, pleasant and wholly pure and think it as a huge accomplishment. Even students who annually take part in it had qualms regarding their selection.
When I was selected, I was over the moon. I was ecstatic, overjoyed and unbelievably happy. I had (of course along with the other participants) immense fun during the milad practices which were held on alternative days, during the break. Mumbling about it, while secretly being excited, we used to punctually arrive at the fixed time in the meeting room for the practice. It seemed that time ceased to move. The day of milad wasn’t approaching any nearer!! Finally the most anticipated day arrived! The Seerat Conference was supposed to commence at 4:30 sharp and end at 6:30 pm. The seating arrangement for the parents i.e. spectators was appreciated by every one. Throughout the event, the participants seemed to be a really excited and proud to show all their hard work in their performances. This prestigious event started with the recitation of Quran and ended with the Dua recited in a melodious voice. In conclusion, I would like to say with a spurt of smugness that indeed S.M.C.S is an influential and prominent school in this society and worth being famous by the way it has demonstrated that it not excels academically but also encourages the students to be involved religiously too.

Ayesha Alyas
VIII-F

Article by Inseya Batool

Milad is an occasion of exuberance and liveliness of spirit. We celebrate this to commemorate the birth of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (P.B.U.H).
Just like every year St. Michael's Convent School organised a Seerat Conference on Saturday 6th March 2010. The most talented and enthusiastic students from various levels participated. Rehearsals for the event commenced two weeks in advance. It was a great honour for students to be a part of such a grand event. Our teachers were very supportive and helpful to make us understand significance of tha Naat that we had to recite.
A day before the Seerat Conference we all gathered for a final rehearsal. Many groups of boys and girls from Primary Section till A-Levels were present showing the same zeal and zest to take part in the Milad. After practising it on Stage once we felt a lot more confident for our performance.
Finally the next day of Milad arrived and all the participants were ready at 4:00 pm dressed in white. Girls also wore colourful duppatas and bangles. Mothers of the participants seemed equally excited when they were told to be seated at 4:15 pm. Sweet was distributed as "Tabarruk".
The event began at 4:30 pm with the name of Almighty ALLAH and Naeem Haroon of Class XI recited a few verses from Surah-Al-Rehman. Soon after that a cute little boy from Upper Nursery recited Hamd which was followed by a solo Naat by another student from the Primary Section. This occasion became a source of inner peace when one after another students recited Naats in groups. A speech was made by Wafa Manzoor of XI-C on the topic “Children are Reflection of their Parents".
Salaam and Dua in the end made us emotional and we felt that the purpose of arranging the Milad was fulfilled. Finally the Deputy Principal addressed all parents there emphasizing on the importance of Islamic values and parenting.
The worth of Milad holds itself very strong and being a participant of such an event is recommended a high status. I am lucky that I got an opportunity to be a part of it.

Inseya Batool
VIII-F