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.
APX ( Association of Past Xavierites, alumni of St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmd ) vs HLCC alumni cricket match played today, a bonding and fellowship event partnered by two premium alumni associations of Ahmd.
Th committee of Loyola High School Alumni Association (LESA) 2019-21 had approved a project to improve and digitalise our school labs .Covid induced time delays sadly delayed this project .
Towards the end of the committee's tenure one of LESA's wellwisher Mr. Leo Pereira from L& L builders ( who has always helped LESA in it's projects) helped us to fulfill our vision to modernise and upgrade the science laboratory and meet high standards.
We had a meeting with Fr Jimmy and decided that the labs had an urgent need for
Mr. Leo Pereira volunteered to sponsor those items. Today Mr Leo's son Mr. Ribeck Pereira handed over the items .
Our old commitee 2019-21 and present commitee 21-23 were present. Fr Willy SJ graced the occasion and Fr Jimmy SJ presided over the event.
APX organised its second Covid vaccine drive on the school premises today. Recently a tree plantation drive and blood donation camp were also initiatives taken up and were a fulfilling experience with the support of management & parents.
APX has raised hands and lived upto the motto of ‘being a person for others’ and ‘to give and not count the cost’.
#staysafe
The annual APX blood donation drive was held for the 16th year in a row.
As always APX begins the new year along with the school academic year, with the AGM followed by the Blood donation drive. This noble cause is well supported by the management & staff, alumni, parents and benefactors.
We recently organised a Vaccination drive, and earlier celebrated the world environment day with a tree plantation and cleanliness drive on the campus.
Looking forward to a active year , #staysafe
