A HISTORICAL STUDY OF LADY MACLAGAN GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, LODGE ROAD, LAHORE: AS A CONTRIBUTOR FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND GIRLS EDUCATION

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The current study investigated and documented the historical evolution of Lady Maclagan Girls Higher Secondary School, Lodge Road, Lahore by delving into archival records and relevant historical sources to provide a comprehensive overview of its founding, key milestones, and transformative events. The study looks at the school's founding, its changing curriculum, the important Methodology: The study uses a historical methodology and combines secondary sources with primary information from public archives, libraries, and enrollment registers to explore the potential inspirational effects of understanding the history of LMGHSS, Lahore on present and future generations of students to gather insights into the motivational aspects of the school's history and its role in shaping the aspirations of students. Main Findings: The study finds to enhance community cohesion, motivate forthcoming generations, and recognize the educational accomplishments made by the institution. The school's dedication to diversity is concluded in the article, which began with the admission of children from all communities and eventually expanded to include secondary and higher secondary levels. Application of the study: The present study seems to be one of its kind at the school level as most of the work has been done and is being compiled at the university level. It also has a long-lasting influence of the institution on the lives of its alumni, who include well-known authors, politicians, and artists. Novelty of the study: This study intends to preserve the legacy of Lady Maclagan Girls' Higher Secondary School and contribute to the larger conversation on the significance of women's education in social progress by recording the school's infrastructure, enrollment history, and academic accomplishments. The Lady Maclagan school from 1920 till today, as an educational institution has been instrumental in advancing women's education in a society from generation to generation.