The 6th APX meeting for the year 2021-22 was held on Friday, May 20th, 2022. We had a good attendance and especially after a tough past two years was like a family reunion.
The new manager/superior Fr Francis Mcwan SJ was welcomed. The local that is APX , province that is JAAG , zonal that is JAAI West Zone, JAAI & WUJA activities and upcoming programs were discussed and suggestions taken and addressed. The activities of the past few months were discussed and appreciated.
Viranjali group is organising a drama on 23-March (Martyr's Day) at Karnavati Club
APX is supporting this event and is facilitating passes for the same. You can contact any of the committee members if you are interested in attending this unique event.
Hope to see you for this event as we salute our martyrs who were instrumental in getting us our freedom.
APX Committee Members (2021-22):
President: Shridhar Derasari 9879048948
Vice-President: Farida Garari 7567247437
Secretary: Bina Shah 9898087489
Joint-Secretary: Snehal Jadvani 9558553778
Treasurer: Satpal Singh Chhabda 9825024104
Greetings from TEXAS! We had a second round of #back_to_school drive where we welcomed new members with a eventful musical evening at our School, Members Re-lived their school memories and shared their emotional bonds.
The event was followed by light refreshment and a lot of new memories were made!
APX member Vikram Shah participated in the Gujarat Open Pickleball tournament & won the Gold in Mens doubles in 35 + category and Silver in Mens Singles 35 + category . Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sport across the world and in India too. Congratulations to him for this achievement.
He also played for & led our school and Gujarat cricket teams & has always coordinated with the bikers whenever they have graced our programs on their intimidating machines. - Team APX
It was a proud day for Texas (The Ex-Xaverites Alumni Association of Surat) today as we celebrated our 73rd Republic Day at School with Texas President Mr Bhavin Vashi as chief guest who unflurred our Tricolour along with Xavier Parivar.
We wish everyone a very Happy Republic Day..
Vande Matram..
The 73rd Republic Day was celebrated on the St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall ground following Covid protocols & norms.
Retiring teacher Ms Farida Garrari also an alumna as also APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) Vice President unfurled the flag & inspired the gathering with her motivating speech.
The annual cricket match between APX & HLCCA ( alumni of a prestigious college in the city ) followed the patriotic program by the students. Refreshments & lunch were served to all present after the game.
The management that is Fr Xavier Amalraj SJ, the principal of the school as also APX/JAAG chairman was present and supported the program along with Fr Vipul. Present were the staff, students , alum & parents.
APX wishes everyone a Happy Republic Day #staysafe
APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) meeting in progress on Tuesday 18th January ( yesterday ) on the school ( St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall ) ground, maintaining physical distance and in the open taking adequate precautions. The APX chairman Fr Xavier Amalraj SJ who is also the principal & PCA for Gujarat Province is in attendance ( always at the forefront & most supportive ) along with the members & upcoming programs with strict protocols were discussed and finalised.
The 87th Sports Day of the St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad was held on Dec 21/22/23, the standards from KG -12 were divided into 3 and practice and heats were a feature of the past one week.
APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) partook in the March-Past ( along with parents ) on all three days and a 100 mts dash & a 2 lap cycle race today, 23 Dec.
Maintaining the Covid protocols, the management most efficiently hosted the sports day & kudos to Fr Xavier Amalraj SJ ( Principal & APX/JAAG Chairman, PCA for Gujarat Province ) & ho team for making this happen.
A group of bike riders came by and enthralled the students & onlookers with a couple of laps of the ground & stressed about road safety and how it’s imperative that the same be maintained. A very apt msg & meaningful mrg it was.
St. Xavier's School Loyola Hall. APX & Loyola Parivar organized Aarti and Garba. It was a great event. Offline students not only came to learn but also to celebrate Navratri. Each day was allotted to particular class. Today being the last day we had teachers' Garba. It was well organized. Prizes were distributed. Thanks to organizing committee. of course SOP was strictly observed.
It was awesome program amidst of Pandemic we are giving moral support in organizing events for parents, students and teachers. We have had nine wonderful days. The whole campus danced to its tune. The teachers and management did a good job.
Rev Fr Ravi John SJ, the National Advisor for Jesuit Alumni & JEA Secretary S-E Asia, at St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad.
He had fulfilling & productive interaction with the management including Fr Xavier Amalraj ( Principal, APX & JAAG chairman as also PCA for Gujarat Province ) , staff, students & APX members. Also present was JAAI Vice President Bhaumik Thakar ( JAAI GC representative from Gujarat ) who is alum of both St Xavier’s School Gandhinagar & St Xavier’s College Ahmedabad.
Fr Ravi John was briefed about the various alumni activities and he gave his inputs & expressed great joy and satisfaction with the vibrant JAAG model & associations as well as individual efforts.
