On the occasion of International Yoga Day, 21st June 2024, Team Texas organised Yoga celebration with our school childrens Yoga Guru Ms Arti & Ms Priyanka Soni well known Yoga Instructors of Surat.
JAAI News
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India around 3000BC. In its entirety, yoga is a discipline that incorporates three elements: -philosophical, -mental, -spiritual. It was developed as a means to gain balance between the heart and the soul with the aim of divine enlightenment as well as attain physical fitness.
Celebrating World Yoga Day on June 21 2024 at St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall campus. The students, staff, management, parents, benefactors & alumni/ae support these activities and partake in the same as well.
It was indeed a fit and fine morning.
Team APX
Dutch field hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander visited Loyola High School, Pune on 20th June 2024 and interacted with the students, signed autographs and gave them some insights on what it is to be a top international athlete.
Floris Jan Bovelander represented the Netherlands at the
- 1988 Seoul Olympics Bronze medal
- 1990 FIH World Cup Winner
- 1994 FIH World Cup Runners Up
- 1996 Gold medal at Atlanta Olympics
Contributed by
Nitin Joshi
JAAI West Zone Council
Glad to share that St.Xavier’s College Calcutta Alumni Association organised its 30th edition of Fr.Joris Memorial Nihil Ultra Debate in Dubai on 25th May 2024.
The motion of the debate was In the opinion of the House, World increases affluence at the cost of inequality.
History was created by SXCCAA by holding this as the first International episode of this annual event, was organised on sea-in the banquet Hall of magnificent ship Queen Elizabeth 2, International speakers from various countries.
Indian diaspora attended the event in Big nos.
The event was covered in local dailies of UAE also
Contributed byMr. Jeetu Rampuria
JAAI Council Member
Kolkata Province
An orientation/awareness session was organized for office bearers of alumni associations of Patna Jesuit Province on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at St. Xavier's High School, Patna as per the JAAI calendar of activities.
The Province Coordinator for Alumni/ae Reverend Fr. Peter B. Arockiasamy SJ in his opening remarks highlighted the importance of alumni association and the role of office bearers in its success. He asked the members of JAAP (Jesuit Alumni Association of Patna Province) to meet frequently so that collaborative activities are implemented on a regular basis.
Later, a powerpoint and a video was presented by the President, JAAI Shri Neel Mani Rangesh and informed about the vision, objectives, structure, current and future activities of JAAI in detail. He also emphasized the role of office bearers in spreading awareness about JAAI and its activities among Jesuit Alumni.
St Xavier's,Shrirampur inaugurated the school building and the Samuel Kennedy Chemistry Lab on 18th May 2024.
The Lab is dedicated to the memory of Samuel Kennedy, our1982 batchmate of Loyola High School , Pashan, Pune.
The Provincial of the Pune Jesuit Province Fr Agnelo Mascarenhas SJ graced the inauguration.
Batchmates Ramakant Shirke, Nitin Joshi,Sunil Jalihal & Kenny's sister,Stella alongwith Provincial Fr Agnelo, Fr Gaikwad & Fr Prakash Bhalerao were also present at the inauguration.
Nitin Joshi
JAAI West Zone Council Member
Collaboration between St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and the University of Portsmouth, England
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has initiated a significant collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, a renowned public University located in the coastal city of Portsmouth, England.
Reverend Fathers , Respected WUJA and JAAI Office Bearers , Dear Friends
Bokaro Old Xavarian's Association Committee under President Madhulika Kovale collected funds Under BOXA SIKSHA AID SCHEME to Financially support the Economically Weak Students of St Xavier's School through HAZARIBAGH JESUITS EDUCATION SOCIETY .
Many Boxans from around the world sent their Voluntary Donations for the BOXA SIKSHA AID SCHEME. Total Collection was ₹ 5,63,280/-
A Cheque of ₹ 5,63,280/- was handed over to Father Arun Minj SJ , Principal, St Xavier's School by BOXA President Madhulika Kovale Di and BOXA Committee Members favouring HAZARIBAGH JESUITS EDUCATION SOCIETY.
Regards
Secretary
Bokaro Old Xavarian's Association
Bokaro Steel City
We received a request from St Michael,s School Sahibganj for a RO for clean potable water for the students to drink.
The managing committee passed it and the same was installed yesterday.
It’s 100 litre per hour capacity and fitted with an extra 50 liters storage drum
Arvind Chopra
Dumka Raiganj Province, under the auspices of JAAI (Jesuit Alumni Associations of India), is pleased to announce the successful completion of orientation sessions at St. Xavier's School Purnia and St. Xavier's School, Raiganj.
Following JAAI's directives, the orientation session took place today, led by PCA Rev. Fr. Alban Minj SJ and Governing Council member Mr. Amit Mishra. They were joined by Financial Advisor CA Manish Poddar and Zonal Council Member of Province Mr. Rohit Karna. The session was tailored for the office-bearers of each member alumni associations within the province.
The orientation aimed to acquaint alumni associations with the structure, objectives, and activities of JAAI, emphasizing the pivotal role of member associations and the advantages of affiliation with JAAI.
Attendees were also briefed on the upcoming nationwide blood donation camp scheduled for 30th July, encouraging active participation from all member associations.