St. Xavier's High School Loyola Hall celebrated the Feast of St.Ignatius of Loyola (falling on 31 July) , APX members participated in a large number and won a 'battle' in the tug of war versus the younger and fitter students. Other events too were hosted and a large gathering comprising of students, alumni/ae, staff and management joined in the revelry.
An apt way to celebrate the Feast and also taking this opportunity to wish all Jesuits and everyone a Happy Feast!
The Association of Past Xavierites (APX) , Gujarat Province , hosted a volleyball tournament on the school volleyball court ( St. Xavier's High School Loyola Hall ). Members played from 7 pm to midnight, cheered on by family members, supported by the management and also present and participative were invited teams.
As the school breaks for the summer vacation, this was the last official APX event for this term and next is the AGM scheduled for the last week of May.
Earlier in the day, APX members were also present in a function organised by the management to bid farewell to a senior teacher Mrs. Rosario, retiring after 31 years, she started as a teacher and retired as a head mistress of the primary section. A noteworthy contribution by the SESA ( Shantiniketan ex students association ) in Zankhvav, rural Gujarat , is to run a Government school , effectively.
The Association of Past Xavierites ( APX ) hosted the annual musical and dinner program yesterday 1 April. The performers were alumnus as well and the revellers included the management, staff, alumnus along with family members.
The evening started off at 6.30 pm and after the musical rendering, dinner was served. A large number of the Xavier's parivar enjoyed the proceedings, also present were 5 retired teachers , all over 88 years young and they were honoured. The alumni/ae always invites retired teachers over 80 along with all current staff, teaching, non teaching and ground staff included.
This is a great bonding platform for all stakeholders or collaborators which include the management, staff and alumnus, also students, parents and benefactors at relevant occasions.
The Association of Past Xavierites ( APX ) , the alumni/ae association of the St. Xavier's High School Ahmedabad played a volleyball match versus the school staff team including the Principal and past PCA Fr. Durai. The match was watched by the students of the high school. The match was played at 8 am today morning and the alumni members had refreshments after the game.
This is an apt exercise in bonding between the alumnus, staff, students and management. Volleyball is an ongoing sports activity on the school grounds, the alumni and students play every evening and bond as well as exercise.
The Association of Past Xavierites, (APX) , the alumni/ae association of the St. Xaviers High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad , celebrated the Republic Day by attending the Flag Hoisting on the school grounds along with the students, staff, management and guests. Patriotic songs were also rendered by the students.
Later the annual cricket match between APX and HL college alumni was played, this year on the HL college grounds, this is an annual feature on 26 Jan, a traditional and friendly revelry between two premier alumni associations of the city. HL college is a non Jesuit college, so this is indeed a bonding and networking exercise to have between the two associations, and share ideas, thoughts and also partner in awareness and productive programs.
Venue: Pedro Arrupe Institute, St. Xavier's Street, Damon (East) Raia, Goa, India
Program Details awaited
St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad celebrated its 81st annual Sports Day today, Sunday 6th December, 9am to noon.
Along with the school dens, APX marched, right into the hearts of all spectators,also took part in a cycle race and a 100 meters dash, both kept exclusively for the alumnus.
A large contingent of APX members marched, and enjoyed the revelry. They also gave away prizes and were invited along with the staff and management for refreshments after the meet. APX, Association of Past Xavierites is the alumni association of St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall, Gujarat Province.
The Association of Past Xavierites ( APX, the alumni association of St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad ) carried out its Tree Plantation drive on the campus.
Many APX members participated in this program, encouraged by the Chairman and Principal Fr.Durai SJ.
Many trees were planted, many recollected their school days and spoke about their experiences as well as the importance of the trees. Refreshments were served after the trees were planted.
This is a JAAI initiative, along with the Blood Donation Drive.
This is also a bonding activity between the management, ground staff, alumni and young students playing on the ground.
The APX ( Association of Past Xavierites, St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad ) celebrated the Independence Day today, with the Flag Hoisting, Patriotic Songs, Football match between APX and school team, followed by refreshments for the players.
Students, staff, management, parents and APX members were present in large numbers.
To celebrate the Feast of St.Ignatius of Loyola (which falls on 31st July 2015), the St Xavier's High School Loyola Hall management hosted the annual mini sports day on the school grounds.
School students, staff members and Association of Past Xavierites (APX) members participate in these events and this is an ideal bonding between the management,staff,students and alumnus, witness and enjoyed by the entire school.
The management hosted a lunch for the staff and alumni/ae after the sports events. A meaningful lecture was given to highlight the teachings and thoughts of St.Ignatius,
On behalf of APX, JAAG and JAAI, I take this opportunity to wish all a HAPPY FEAST
Shapath Shah
President JAAI
