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!
Campion Old Boys Association (COBA) Bhopal, in continuation of its Career Guidance & Counselling Initiative programme "DISHA SAMWAD", has organised a Session on "Opportunities In The Field Of Commerce" in association with ICAI, on 5th July 2016, 9:30 am in the Campion School Auditorium. More than 1500 Students from various Schools to participate in the event. Ex- Campionites are cordially invite
Contributed by Anil Chugh Secretary JAAI
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.
We, the POSA’s Curia community went for a day’s outing to Agra on the 2nd April. The purpose of the visit was to know more about the first Jesuits who were in Akbar’s court. We wanted to see the first Church built by the Jesuits with the help of Akbar. The visit was great in all its aspects. It was memorable, joyful, and gave a sense of Jesuit zeal, commitment, excellence and love for Christ. Thanks to the Arch Bishop Albert D Sousa, who went all out to welcome us and accompany us explaining the rich heritage of Jesuits in Agra Mission
A Visit to the First Church in Agra
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.
Doranda Old Xaverians and St. Xavier's School, Doranda, Ranchi organized their Mega Annual Event "UTSAAH", the Two-Day Inter-School Cultural Fiesta and Carnival on 23-24 January 2016.
On 23rd, 12 Schools participated in the day-long event. 6 Stalls for Games and Food were managed and manned by students of each participating school. Each School presented two cultural stage shows, depicting Unity in Diversity. Dance forms from all over India and and other countries were presented, main ones being from Japan, Europe, Africa, Tibbet and Nepal.
The best performing teams were called-back for presenting their shows before the public-at-large on 24th January.
The formative objectives of the arrangements were : leadership development, opportunities to learn selling, marketing skills, facing rejections, objections and refusals from society, communication skills, group work etiquettes, trust and confidence, etc.
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.
On 17th & 18th December, We at Loyola Alumni Association presented "Ability Unlimted" for Students, Alumni and citizens of Jamshedpur. The program was highly appreciated.. More than 3100 students, alumni and citizens of JSR watched the show in 2 days.
The alumni dinner on 18th after the program had an attendance of over 550, highest ever in LAA history.
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.
