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

The Feast of St.Ignatius was celebrated today morning ( 31st July ) on the St.Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall grounds.

In attendance enjoying the revelry after the message of the great Saint was expressed so beautifully by the Chief Guest, were the Jesuits ( management ), Staff, Students, APX, Parents and Benefactors.

Several fun games were organised and all the various scopes of the institute partook and later on the APX were invited for the lunch as part of the celebration program along with the staff & management.

Team APX

Gujarat Province JAAG (Jesuit Alumni Associations of Gujarat Province) concluded JAAG MILAN 2024 at Rosary Vadodara around 75 delegates across Gujarat participated with theme of EVOLVE & EMPOWER, Building Legacy Together.

Padmashri Subharto Das CEO LIFE FOUNDATION was Chief guest who is also Rosarian & DJ Krishti was Guest of honour.

A very fruitful one this JAAG Milan was and our JAAG team led by President Jitesh Jariwala and Secretary Bhavin Vashi ( also our JAAI GC member from Gujarat Province ) and the dynamic PCA Fr Sudhir and hosts ROSA ( Rosary Baroda ) made it seamless and set new standards as well.

We have 19 associations and each one was represented and this made it all the more large and satisfying.

TOXA (The Old Xavirites' Association, Ahmedabad) organised Meet and Greet musical and dance evening on 27.07.2024 as a token of welcome to all staff and students who joined St. Xavier's College from this academic year 2024-25.

Investiture ceremony at St.Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad, Friday & Saturday: July 19 & 20.

The presence of the management, staff, students, alumni/ae, parents, benefactors and guests made it so much scared and fulfilling.

The APX Blood Donation Drive ( Blood Bank partner Red Cross ) was organised on Saturday July 6th on the St.Xavier’s Loyola Hall Ahmedabad campus.

The alumni/ae, management, staff, parents, benefactors & students always raise hands to come forward for any activity & initiative of APX and/or the school ( though students can’t participate in this activity as only above 18 can donate blood ).

A fulfilling morning it was and an apt way to start activity year 2024-25.

Contributed by Shapath Shah
Former JAAI National President

APX (Association of Past Xavierites), alumni/ae association of St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad ) AGM was held on Saturday 29 June 2024.

The members were welcomed, the accounts for the past year passed, activities discussed and deliberated, formalities taken care of and the committee for the year 2024-25 elected following due procedure as per the norms.

It was a date to remember as after a scorching summer the rains finally arrived besides being the big date for the India - South Africa clash, eventually our #teamindia won the T-20 WC after 17 years and 13 since the 2011 ODI victory.

APX partook in the Pravesh Utsav program at St.Xaviers High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad.

Present were the students, staff, management, alumni/ae ( APX ), parents and benefactors as also the Standing Committee Chairman Shri Devang Dani and his colleagues.

Best wishes to the students and all stakeholders as they embark on another beautiful journey, the academic year 2024-25 begins.