Campions school Old Boys Association (COBA) organized "Surmanthan"a musical extravanza on Sunday 01-November2015 at the Campion School, auditorium in Bhopal
Over 700 attended an evening of nostalgic music from Hindi cinema over the years performed by music artist Shri Rajiv Singh.
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.
Doranda Old Xaverians, Ranchi (DOX) organized a fantastic musical evening in association with SPIC-MACAY (Society for Promotion of Indian Classical Music, Art and Culture Amongst Youth) on Sunday, 6th September 2015 at the School Auditorium of St. Xavier's School, Doranda, Ranchi.
The performance was presented by the world renowned Mohan Veena Maestro Pundit Salil Bhatt. He was accompanied on Tabla by the nationally famous percussionist Pundit Kaushik Ji.
The program of two hours was well attended by students of St. Xavier's School, their parents and guardians, Teachers and Staff of the School and DOX members.
The objective of the program : To Expose and Indoctrine Xaverian Students and their Families to the richness and heritage of Indian Classical Music, Art and Culture; was well accomplished by the presence and exuberant & spell-binding performance of the duo classical maestros.
Three Young Doranda Old Xaverians (DOX), the alumnus of St. Xavier's School, Doranda, Ranchi bring laurels to their Alma Mater in the 2015 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Administrative Services Finals.
Mr. Srijan Shandilya of the 2006 Passing Out Batch ICSE qualified for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
Mr. Naman Priyesh Lakra of the 2004 Passing Out Batch ICSE qualified for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Mr. Nitin Ranjan of the 2002 Passing Out Batch ICSE qualified for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
These three DOX were formally acknowledged and honoured in the School Assembly on 23rd August 2015 in the presence of the senior DOX members.
These brilliant lads shared their "Secrets of Success" with the High School Boys and Girls and gave them tips for a successful career ahead in life.
Later, their success stories were informally discussed thread-bare in a HighTea Party hosted by the School.
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.
On 4 August the Former Students of St.Xaviers Doranda (DOXA) lead by Dr. Devendra Singh our vice president gave an awareness programme to all the students of St.Xaviers Hazaribag from class 4 to class 12. This was future looking and also meant to enthuse parents of the students to give blood for the students They were were asked by Dr. Singh and other members of DOXA to ask their parents if they donate blood.
On 5 August, the birthday of the late Fr. John Moore s.j., founder of the school, HOXA(St.Xaviers Hazaribag Former Students Association) in cooperation with the local Red Cross, organised a blood donation camp. The first to give blood were the Principal of the school, Fr. P.J.James s.j. and the Vice :Principal, Mr. Cyprian Surin. 98 persons came to give blood and 80 were accepted to donate blood.
This camp was a good example of collaboration between alumni/ae associations.
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
An ideal day for a noble cause and APX (The Association of Past Xavierites, St.Xavier's High School Loyola Hall, Ahmedabad ) organized a Blood Donation Drive on the school campus on 18th July 2015.
Over a 100 people came forward to donate and 75 units were collected (75 people could donate). Many APX members are scheduled to go the Blood Bank on Monday and donate, as they could not do so today.
This is a noble cause organized by APX and the blood bank is Red Cross.
This is an annual event hosted by the APX, which is under the JAAG ( Jesuit Alumni Associations of Gujarat ) umbrella, and is a JAAI initiative.
The “Faces in Our Midst” – Fr. Dr. Gerard Van Walleghem SJ
A young man who was only 24 when he first came to India, has now spent 63 years in India, most of it in Darjeeling. He left a luxurious life in Canada behind, and choose to come and serve people in India, his fate and our good fortune crossed path, rest as they say is history. This is a simple story of an extraordinary individual – our beloved Fr. Van whose love for Darjeeling and its people is unmatched.
EARLY CALLING
Almost everyone who lives in Darjeeling knows about or has heard of or seen Fr. Van. Not many know that he has lived in India for the past 63 years, almost all of which – other than a few years of training for his priesthood and early postings – he has spent in Darjeeling.
On 5 August 2014, the birthday of Fr. John Moore s.j, the founder of the school, it ran a blood donation camp. In 2014, it inaugurated a weekly medical clinic. Now every Sunday from 3 to 5 in the afternoon, the clinic is open and at least one doctor is present. Medicines are also provided free. Many who have visited the clinic also reported having got some good advice from the doctor. The school has given rooms in one of its buildings for the Hoxa clinic.
