St.Xavier's Alumni Association (SXAA), Patna organized the first Patna Jesuit Province Alumni Swimming Competition 2024 for alumni of all Jesuit Institutions under Patna Jesuit Province on Sunday, 18 August 2024 at St. Xavier's High School, Patna. About 50 alumni from different schools participated in this unique swimming competition and more than 100 alumni encouraged and cheered up the participants.

This competition was organized in four age groups – (a) 18 to 29 years (b) 30 to 44 years (c) 45 to 54 years, and (d) 55 years and above. A total of 16 events comprising of 25m & 50m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke were held.

During the event, the enthusiasm and excitement of the former students seemed as if they had come back to their school life and were participating in the competition with full enthusiasm and competitiveness.

Happy Independence Day on occasion of 78th Independence celebration its always pleasure to be with & to be part in school.

Contributed by Bhavin Vashi
JAAI National Governing Council

We Paulites of Belgaum worldwide and Facebook Friends Circle donated 2 units of Blood on high emergency to patient Vanitha Vithoba Bojaji through our blood donation camp at St.Paul's High School Belgaum.

She is undergoing treatment of Cancer at Kle hospital belgaum . Her husband Shri Vithoba Bojoji Patil resident of Nandawade - Changad Maharashtra came to our school to ask help . He felt very happy that all students helped him . Dr Mahesh Koni Sir - DHO Belagavi handed the blood donation cards to him. Dr Mahesh Koni appreciated the noble services of paulites done selflessly to serve the patient in need.

Contributed by Dr. Madhav Prabu

We Paulites of Belgaum Worldwide on 15 August Independence Day gave food items ( Uppit and Shera ) for Government Night Shelter for Homeless based at Old Belgaum . There are nearly 25 Homeless inmates who take night shelter at this organisation .

Contributed by Dr Madhav Prabu

Paulites of Belgaum worldwide held a blood donation camp on 15 August 2024.

221 units of blood was collected in all.

A special health checkup worth Rs 1500 per head was done for all teachers and Jesuit priests in Belgaum

Contributed by Dr Madhav Prabu

The 78th Independence Day was celebrated on the St.Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad campus with the Flag Hoisting at 8 am followed by a program by the students and then it was time for the traditional APX (Association of Past Xavierites) Vs School Team Football match. This is an annual feature and the experienced ones prevailed over the energetic ones 4-2, the game split into two halves of 35 min each on the football field.

The alumni/ae, staff and students, management, parents and benefactors partake in the program and make it more fulfilling and meaningful.

St . Xaviers College (Autonomous), Kolkata has achieved an all India rank of 6th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) - Indian Ranking 2024 for colleges.

Other Jesuit Institutions in the All India Ranking List

Loyola College, Chennai - 8th position.

St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli - 25th position

St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai - 36th position

St. Joseph`s College of Commerce - 55th position

St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru - 58th position

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai 89th position

Congratulations St . Xaviers College (Autonomous), Kolkata and all other ranked Jesuit Institutions

National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024

Team TEXAS conducted 4th Blood donation camp today 11 August 2024

Heartfelt congratulations to Team Texas on their successfully organizing yet another outstanding event in this month. Texas commitment and dedication are nothing short of inspiring. The hard work, enthusiasm, and meticulous attention to detail displayed by team members were evident in every aspect of the event.

You have all invested your time and energy selflessly, without hesitation or reservation, showcasing exceptional teamwork and unity.

Its collective efforts that made a significant impact by collecting 42 units of Blood.

Loyola Ex-Students Association (LESA) organized a blood donation drive on the occasion of the Feast of St Ignatius of Loyola, the Loyola Ex-Students Association (LESA) in collaboration with Victor Hospital.

This initiative was not limited to a single region but saw active participation from all Jesuit Alumni Associations (JAAI) across India, making it a significant and coordinated effort to contribute to public health.

The Secretary of LESA Armindo Gonsalves along with Dr Eugene D'Souza of the Victor Hospital blood bank briefed those present about the blood donation drive. The initiative not only honored the legacy of St Ignatius of Loyola but also showcased the spirit of service that LESA embodies.

The hospital provided medical support and ensured the smooth execution of the Blood donation process. Their collaboration was crucial in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the camp, making it accessible to a larger number of donors.

LESA successful held an osteoporosis camp on 4 the August at Loyola High School, Margaon, Goa.

Over 75 patients were examined and medicines dispensed

Dr Edwin Araujo LESA Member and consultant orthopedic surgeon was there for free consultation