56 th Eddie Memorial Football Tournament was organised this week by the Paulites of Belgaum worldwide the tournament was inagurated by Mrs Laxmi Hebbalkar minister for child and women development government of Karnataka.

St Paul's won the tournament, for the prize distribution we had the commissioner of police Belgaum and MLA Mr Asif Saith who is our alumni. 26 to teams from under city took part in the tournament.

This is the oldest football tournament running in the city

Contributed by Dr Madhav Prabhu
JAAI West Zone Council Member 

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

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

Loyola Ex Students Association (LESA) gave 12 E- Learning kits (projector with an inbuilt CPU with syllabus from 1st to 10th fully loaded) to Loyola High School

The handover was done to Rev Fr Simon SJ (Principal) By the LESA President Dr Lenny Da Costa in the presence of Armindo Gonsalves Secretary LESA Rohit Ferraro Treasurer LESA, Fr Rahul SJ, Fr Jimmy SJ LESA Members Rajiv & Timothy the teacher training also took place post the Presentation

St. Paul's High School Belagavi emerged victorious in the 55th Fr. Eddie Memorial Football Tournament 2023 after a thrilling penalty shootout. The match was intense, with Love Dale School putting up an impressive performance.

St. Paul's High School Belagavi showcased their exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournament, ultimately securing the championship in a nail-biting finale. The heart-wrenching match reached its climax during the penalty shootout, where both teams displayed their prowess and resilience.

Love Dale School, despite their valiant efforts, fell short in the end. However, their commendable performance throughout the game deserves recognition. They exhibited great sportsmanship and played exceptionally well, making the match a memorable one for all spectators.

The Fr Eddie Memorial Football Tournament will be inaugurated on 1st September 2023 at the St. Paul's P.U. College Ground (A Ground). This oldest football tournament in Belagavi is hosted by Paulites of Belgaum Worldwide and St. Paul's High School, Belgaum.

Twenty schools will participate in this annual football tournament.

The Chief Guests for the inauguration are Shri S.N. Sidramappa (Police Commissioner of Belagavi) and P.V. Sneha (Deputy Commissioner of Belagavi, Crime). The Guest of Honor is Mr Nagesh Chhabria (Promoter of Metrocast Network Pvt. Ltd , Big Venture Broadband & Riddhi Group of Companies)

Celebrating our Nation's 76th Independence Day was a magnificent event at St. Paul's High School, Belagavi. Dr. Madhav Prabhu, a successful alumnus and cardio-diabetologist, and also the President of the school's alumni association, graced us as the Chief Guest.

Dr. Prabhu proudly raised our national flag, surrounded by Jesuit and other Management Committee members, parents, alumni, and students. Over 300 proud alumni stood shoulder-to-shoulder with current students, joining teachers and parents in saluting our flag.

The event was filled with prayers, speeches in Indian languages, and patriotic songs, showcasing our school's true spirit of patriotism.

Dr. Prabhu shared inspiring stories from his school days, motivating us to become role models. Fr. Simon Fernandes SJ, the Manager of St. Paul’s Institutions, reminded us to honor our freedom fighters' sacrifices and stand against injustice.