Doranda Old Xaverians Association (DOX) the alumni association of St. Xavier's School, Doranda distributed 500 mosquito nets in RIMS, Sadar Hospital, Adim Jaati Seva Mandal, Premashray and Kishorenagar Outreach Society.
The nets were handed over to Director of RIMS and Civil Surgeon at Sadar Hospital.
In the coming days nets will also be distributed in Balashraya and Anita Girls School.
St. John Berchmans High School Mundli, Jharkhand, September 24th, 2023* - A wave of nostalgia and excitement swept over the alumni of St. John Berchmans High School Mundli as they gathered to celebrate the inaugural reunion of their alumni association. This historic event, hosted at the esteemed St. John Berchmans High School Mundli, was a testament to the enduring bonds forged during their school years and the vision of PCA Rev. Fr. Alban Minj SJ.
The journey to this momentous reunion began on June 23rd, 2023, with a crucial meeting attended by eight passionate alumni members. This gathering was graced by the presence of the Governing Council Member of the Jesuit Alumni Association of India (JAAI) for the Province and a Representative of the JAAI Central Zone. It was during this meeting that the association was officially christened, setting the stage for what would become a memorable reunion.
Raiganj, September 14, 2023 – St. Xavier's School, Raiganj, marked a significant milestone as it is celebrating its Silver Jubilee year with an exciting inter-school football tournament that brought together talent, sportsmanship, and a sense of unity. The event, held on the 13th and 14th of September, 2023, at the school's own grounds, was a testament to the school's enduring commitment to excellence in both academics and sports.
The tournament featured eight enthusiastic teams, each vying for the coveted championship title. The participants exhibited exemplary skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the competition, creating an electrifying atmosphere on the field.
After two days of intense matches, St. Thomas School, Rahutara, emerged as the triumphant champions, claiming the championship trophy. Their journey to victory was filled with exciting moments and exceptional game play that captivated the audience.
St. Xavier's Alumni Association organized an Inter-House Quiz Competition for High School Students and Sit-n-Draw painting Competition for Primary Students on Saturday, 9 September 2023. Around 400 primary students participated in the Sit-n-Draw Painting Competition held in two groups - Class I & II in one group and Class III, IV & V in another group. In the both the groups, One Gold Medal, One Silver Medal and Three Bronze Medals were awarded.
The Judge for the event was also an alumnus of 1990 Batch - Shri Ashish Asthana, Visiting Faculty at NIFT, Patna and Dr. Ajay Pandey, Principal, College of Arts & Craft, Patna University.
For the Inter-House Quiz Competition, a screening written test was held on 26-08-2023 to select three members of all the four houses viz Panthers, Tigers, Lions & Leopards. Around 750 high school students participated in the screening test. The finals held on 09-09-2023 was very interesting, exciting and nerve-wracking.
LAA hosted an alumni football match between ex-students on Sunday 3rd September 2023 at Loyala School grounds.
The teams were divided into the President's XI and Secretary's XI.
Grown men were transformed into young boys as they played with passion and determination like the years gone by.
President's XI won the match 2-0. There was great sportsmanship and camaraderie between the teams both on and off the field truly demonstrating the spirit of Loyala School Jamshedpur.
Rajiv Talwar
JAAI National Vice-president
The much awaited Cyclothon 2023 took place today 3rd of September, jointly organised by Loyola School and the Loyola Alumni Association.
The event was flagged off from Loyola School by honourable Chief Guest Mr. Piyush Sinha, SDO, Dalbhum, our Guest of honour, Rev Fr. S. George SJ, Director of XLRI, Mr. Kunal Sarangi, former member of Jharkhand Legislature Assembly, Rector Fr. K. M. Joseph SJ, Principal Fr. Vinod Fernandes SJ, Mr. Rajiv Talwar, Sr. VP, Loyola Alumni Association and Mr. Savak Patel, Secretary, LAA
The event was dedicated to all the Teachers, past and present - the unsung heroes who have dedicated themselves to nurturing young minds. The event marked a tremendous response with more than 750 students, teachers and alumni participating
St. Xavier's School and Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association (SOXA) Collaborate to Combat Diarrhea Outbreak in Tribal Areas
Sahibganj, 01.09.2023 – St. Xavier's School, Sahibganj, in partnership with the Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association (SOXA), launched a concerted effort to address a severe health crisis – a diarrhea outbreak in tribal areas. Under the dynamic leadership of Rev. Fr. Arul Doss SJ, this collaborative initiative has taken shape, with the crucial involvement of medical experts, Dr. Mukesh Kumar and Dr. Aman Kumar.
Tribal areas, known for their socio-economic disparities and limited access to healthcare, are particularly vulnerable during health emergencies. Recognizing this, the joint initiative spearheaded by St. Xavier's School and SOXA signifies a multifaceted approach to tackling public health crises.
Dear Loyoleans
Our Teachers, both past and present, are the unsung heroes who have dedicated themselves to nurturing our minds, igniting our curiosity, and inspiring us to reach for the stars. They have selflessly imparted knowledge, instilled values, and guided us on our educational journey.
CYCLOTHON 2023 is dedicated to all our Teachers.
When we pedal through the streets on *Sunday 3rd of September, 2023, * let us carry with us the memories of those teachers who have left an indelible mark on our lives. Let us honor their tireless efforts and unwavering belief in our potential.
So, dear Loyoleans let us ride in unity and pedal on to salute our teachers past and present !
Jai Loyola !!
Team LAA
Rajiv Talwar
JAAI National VP
