Written By: Hussain Shah
A Tribute to Government Primary School Hasis, District Ghizer.
Today, I am standing in front of a building that shaped the earliest years of my life — the old campus of Government Primary School Hasis.
I captured a photograph there, but what the camera couldn’t capture was the overwhelming wave of emotions, memories, and gratitude I felt revisiting this humble structure that gave me the gift of education.
This school, a modest two-room building nestled in the heart of village Hasis, was likely constructed in the early 1970s, during a time when access to formal education in rural areas was still limited. Despite its simplicity, this school became a center of learning and hope for the local children — including myself.
I was enrolled here in primary section, a time when this school was one of the few government-run institutions offering primary education in the region. With only two classrooms, it catered to all students from Grade 1 to Grade 5. We studied, played, and dreamed under one roof, with different classes often held side by side. Despite the shortage of space and resources, our enthusiasm for learning knew no bounds.
What made this school truly exceptional, however, were the dedicated and selfless teachers who nurtured us with unwavering commitment. I pay my heartfelt tribute to our respectful teachers:-
Sher Wali (Late) – A strict but loving teacher who believed in discipline and character-building.
Inayatullah (Late) – Known for his soft-spoken nature and deep knowledge of Urdu and moral studies.
Syed Yaqoot Ali Shah – A kind mentor who made every lesson interesting with his storytelling.
Lutuf Ali – A passionate educator who instilled in us the joy of learning through patience and care.
These teachers were more than instructors; they were mentors, life coaches, and often parental figures for many of us. They taught not only from textbooks but from the heart, emphasizing values like honesty, respect, responsibility, and community.
Even today, the original two classrooms remain structurally unchanged — their worn-out bricks and wooden windows echoing the laughter and voices of countless students over the decades. Despite the passage of time, they are still in use, symbolizing the strength and durability of a legacy built on service and simplicity.
Over the years, this school has evolved. Recognizing the growing need for education, the government upgraded it to a middle school, constructing additional rooms and facilities. More recently, it has been elevated to a high school, now offering classes up to Grade 10. With each phase of development, the school has expanded its capacity to nurture more students from Hasis and neighboring villages.
But amid all the progress, the soul of the school remains the same — rooted in community, fueled by dreams, and sustained by generations of dedicated teachers and eager learners.
Visiting this place after so many years was more than a trip down memory lane — it was a profound reminder of where I come from. It reminded me of dusty playground, chalk-filled blackboards, cold winter mornings wrapped in wool, and the warm encouragement of our teachers pushing us to aim higher. It reminded me that no matter where life takes us, our roots stay planted in the soil that first nurtured us.
As I sat in front of the school, gazing at its timeworn walls, I realized that the greatest monuments are not built from marble and steel — they are built from love, service, sacrifice, and learning. For me, Government Primary School Hasis is one such monument.
To all the teachers, classmates, and community members who were part of that journey — thank you. You are part of a story that continues to grow with every new student who walks through those same old doors with new hopes in their eyes.
