1. Arrival at College
New students are expected to arrive on the first day of term between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Please do not arrive before 9:00 am as housemasters and domestic staff need time to prepare. Families may stay for lunch and are requested to depart by 3:00 pm to allow students to settle into their house routine.
On Arrival:
- Report to the Main Gate; security will direct you to the appropriate school reception
- Register with the school secretary and collect your room allocation and timetable
- Pay any outstanding first-term fees at the accounts office before settling in
- Meet your Housemaster or House Matron, who will show you to your dormitory
- Label all clothing and personal items before arrival — see the kit list below
2. Kit List — What to Bring
All clothing and personal items must be clearly labelled with the student's name. The college has a uniform — the uniform list is provided separately by the school on registration. Items marked * can be purchased from the college store on arrival.
Uniform & Clothing
- School uniform (2 sets) *
- Sports kit (shorts, t-shirts, socks)
- Tracksuit / warm layers
- Formal dress uniform *
- Casual wear for weekends
- Underwear (7 pairs minimum)
- Warm jacket / fleece (winters are cold)
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sports shoes / trainers
- Formal black shoes *
- Sandals / slippers (for dormitory)
Bedding & Toiletries
- Bed sheets (2 sets) — single bed
- Pillow & pillowcase
- Blanket or duvet (for winter term)
- Towels (2–3)
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo
- Nail clippers, comb
- Laundry bag
- Padlock for locker
- Torch / flashlight with batteries
Academic Stationery
- Notebooks / exercise books *
- Pencil case, pens, pencils
- Scientific calculator (Class VIII+)
- Geometry set / ruler / protractor
- Dictionary (English and Urdu)
- School bag / backpack
Medical & Pocket Money
- Any prescribed medication (labelled, with doctor's letter)
- Medical history form — completed (see below)
- Pocket money: PKR 2,000/month included in hostel charges; additional money may be deposited with the House Matron
- Emergency contact card (laminated)
3. Medical Information
All new students must submit a completed medical history form to the school nurse at the Thurley Hospital on the day of arrival. The form will have been provided with your admission pack. If your son has any existing medical condition, allergy, dietary restriction or is on regular medication, this must be declared on the form and discussed with the Medical Officer.
- Routine medical care is provided free of charge at Thurley Hospital throughout the term
- In the event of a serious medical emergency, parents will be contacted immediately
- Regular prescribed medication must be submitted to the school nurse for administration
- Students are not permitted to keep medication in their dormitory rooms
- Dental and specialist consultations outside the campus require written parental permission
4. Keeping in Touch
Lawrence College encourages a degree of independence in its students, and this includes adjusting to separation from family. Parents are asked to support this adjustment by not contacting their son excessively during the first weeks of term. Structured communication is available through the following channels:
- Phone calls: Students may call home on designated evenings and on exeat days. Calls are made from house phones under Housemaster supervision for younger students.
- Letters: The college strongly encourages letter-writing as part of the Lawrence tradition. Students may write home freely; incoming post is distributed daily.
- Parents visiting: Visits are only permitted on official exeat days unless arranged in advance with the Housemaster. Please do not arrive unannounced.
- School update: The college publishes regular updates and news on school-news.html and its Facebook page.
5. The House System
Every student at Lawrence College belongs to one of four houses: Wightwick, Walker, Peake or Wright. House allocation is made by the Principal before arrival and takes into account family connections to a house where applicable. The house is at the centre of boarding life — its dormitories, common rooms and traditions become your son's home for his time at Lawrence College.
Each house is led by a Housemaster and a House Matron. Senior prefects called House Captains and Senior Monitors maintain discipline and support within the house. New students are encouraged to embrace house life and to contribute to their house's tradition of academic, sporting and social excellence.
Read more on the Houses page.
6. Daily Routine
Lawrence College operates on a structured daily timetable. The routine develops discipline, time management and the habits of regular study that serve Gallians throughout their lives. A typical day is outlined below.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | Reveille — wake-up, morning wash, dress |
| 06:30 | Morning assembly / PT (on rotation) |
| 07:15 | Breakfast |
| 08:00 | Academic classes begin |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Academic classes resume |
| 16:00 | Games / sports / free time |
| 17:30 | Evening wash / prayer time |
| 18:15 | Dinner |
| 19:00 | Supervised prep (evening study) |
| 21:00 | Prep ends; house time |
| 22:00 | Lights out (junior students earlier) |
Exact times vary by school level and term. Sundays include a longer break after morning assembly.
7. Key Contacts
For all admission, fee and registration queries.
Your son's primary point of contact for welfare, discipline and daily life. Contact details are provided with your house allocation letter.
On-campus medical facility staffed by qualified nursing and medical staff. Accessible 24 hours for emergencies. Routine sick-bay is open morning and evening.
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
Lawrence College has been forging Gallians since 1860. We look forward to your son joining a tradition of scholarship, character and service that connects generations of Pakistan's finest citizens.