Aga Khan Hostel Sidhpur
Learning Begins With Us
The Aga Khan Hostel in Sidhpur is a truly special place that provides a safe and supportive environment for students who may not have access to quality education. The hostel is more than just a place to sleep – it is a community that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and social responsibility.
At the Aga Khan Hostel, students are not only provided with basic necessities such as food and shelter, but also have access to a range of resources and opportunities to help them succeed. These include academic support services, cultural activities, and leadership development programs.
News & Events
- The New Year (2019) celebration on 31st December was enjoyed by the students.
- Hostel Student Tour to Mumbai and Lonavala: From 14th to 17th October 2018.
- All hostel students organized a movie screening in the Cinema Hall in August 2018.
- Hostel students went on a One-Day Trip to the Vishweshwar river bank in August 2018.
- Students visited Sprinkle Town (Amusement Park) on 5th and 6th May 2018.
- The birthday celebration of students in the hostel took place on September 2, 2019.
- Our National Council President, Regional Council President, Local Council President, EPB National Chairman, and Headquarters Jamatkhana Mukhi Saheb and Kamadia Saheb visited our Aga Khan Hostel in Sidhpur.
- Mr. Murad Ajani, President of the Council for South West, USA, and Mr. Tajdin Momin (GAMA President, Tx. USA) visited Aga Khan Hostel on 12-11-2018.
- The Aga Khan Education Board Team visited our hostel on 15-12-2018 with the purpose of admiring its facilities on behalf of TKN.
- Mr. Karimbhai Marediya (Prof. Michigan University, USA) visited our hostel with the aim of relocating Saurashtra (NS & SS) students to our hostel.
- Zarintaj from Chicago, USA, visited our hostel on 02-01-2019.
- Razia Nathani (Canada), Rahil Karim (USA), Zulfikar Virani (Canada), and Bahadur Karim (Canada), sponsors of 30 students in our hostel, visited on 05-01-2019.
- NIMET RENEV from the Aiglemont office and her team (with AKES India Team) visited our hostel on 28th Jan 2019.
- AKES, I- CEO, visited Aga Khan Hostel on 11-02-2019.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- In the year 2017-18, our student achieved the first position in the SSC Examination at the center.
- Our students secured the 1st and 2nd positions in district-level Olympiad examinations.
- Students secured numerous prizes in inter-school competitions.
- The Student Council of Aga Khan School is primarily selected from our students.
Proximity: Aga Khan Hostel is located adjacent to the Aga Khan Hostel School Campus, ensuring convenience and easy access to educational facilities.
Affordable Fees and Modern Facilities: The hostel offers affordable fees while providing modern and updated facilities to its residents.
Freeship for High-Ranking Students: High-performing students have the opportunity to receive freeship, making education more accessible and rewarding for their achievements.
Extra Coaching and English Spoken Classes: The hostel provides additional coaching support and English spoken classes, assisting students in their academic and language development.
Computer and Internet Education: Students have access to computer education and internet facilities, promoting digital literacy and enhancing their learning experience.
Balanced Diet and Nutritious Food: The hostel ensures that students receive a balanced diet and nutritious food, prioritizing their health and well-being.
Joyful Picnics and Educational Excursions: The hostel organizes picnics and educational excursions, offering students opportunities for recreational activities and experiential learning.
Safe and Secure Location: Aga Khan Hostel is situated in a safe and serene environment, providing a secure atmosphere for students to focus on their studies.
Leadership Programs: The hostel offers leadership programs, fostering the development of leadership skills among students.
Student Health Monitoring: The well-being of students is monitored, ensuring their health and providing necessary support when needed.
Celebration of Festivals and Joyous Occasions: The hostel celebrates various festivals and joyous occasions, promoting cultural diversity and creating a vibrant community spirit.
Overall Conducive Environment for Better Education: The hostel aims to create an environment that is conducive to better education, fostering a positive and motivating atmosphere for students to thrive.
24-Hour Presence of Female Warden: The hostel has a female warden available round the clock, ensuring the presence of a responsible authority to address any concerns or needs of the students.
Additionally, the hostel is conveniently located near various educational institutions, including Government Nursing College, Government Dental College, Government Homoeopathy College, Government Ayurvedic College, Private MBA College, and Private Engineering College. This provides students with opportunities to explore further education options in fields such as engineering, medicine, information technology, and more, at both the graduate and postgraduate levels.
Aga Khan Hostel Sidhpur
Activities
The Aga Khan Hostel in Sidhpur is dedicated to providing students with a holistic education that goes beyond just the classroom. To achieve this, the hostel offers a range of activities and programs designed to support the academic, personal, and professional growth of its students.
Computer Classes
We strongly believe that an individual without computer knowledge and skills will be as good as illiterate in the future. To equip the hostel students with computer operating skills, we have a computer room with the latest LCD monitors, personal computers with internet facilities. Students are allowed to practice computers in different batches with the support of a trained instructor and a set of practice books for various computer programs.
Library
We have a special library with a vast collection of curriculum and non-curriculum books, including Kindles and electronic gadgets. The library is equipped with separate partitioned reading tables and comfortable cushioned chairs. English magazines, newspapers, as well as Sure Suggestion Magazines for students in grades X and XII, are also available. The library room is accessible to students around the clock for reading and homework purposes.
Health Care
Medical checkup is compulsory for each student in the hostel. This is done at the beginning of the first term with the help of Aga Khan Health Services, India. If required, students are further examined by specialist doctors as well. Hygienic balanced food and purified soft water through a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant are provided to the students. First aid medicine is also available in the hostel. However, if further treatment is needed, a doctor is consulted at any time.
Coaching Support
Students are provided in-house coaching support in important subjects such as Maths, Science, English, Accounts, and Computers, etc., in different batches through experienced teachers.
Festivals & Events
Major national and regional festivals are celebrated with joy and cheer in the hostel. Special activities and programs are organized to celebrate these events, and students are served a feast on these occasions. Additionally, birthdays of students are regularly celebrated in the hostel.
Moral Education
To develop moral values, spiritual insights, and instincts in our students, as well as to foster learning about and respecting our faith, we take religion seriously in the hostel. It is mandatory for all students to attend prayers regularly. Additionally, each student is required to participate in moral and ethical educational programs.
Our Amenities
Furnished Rooms
Individual lockers with lock and keys to each student.
Free laundry facilities for girls.
Clean and hygienic washrooms.
24 hours clean and soft drinking water processed through ROC plant with Medical facilities
