St. Xavier's School, Sahibganj successfully organised the 3rd Fr. Steno Memorial Exhibition (Arts & Science) over the past two days.

The closing ceremony was graced by Mr. Maheep Sahni, a Youth Representative of the World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA), as a special guest.

Maheep expressed great enthusiasm while observing the models, creativity, and team spirit showcased by the juniors. Occasions like this strengthen the bond of Jesuit fraternity.

Maheep Sahni, Aditya Raj Kumar Thakur & Amit Mishra represents India in WUJA Youth.

A joint effort of JARP, Agadbodh and Spring Vision.

A free eye check-up camp was organised at St. John's School, Karbala Tank Road, Ranchi.The camp was organized with the joint efforts of Agadbodh and Spring Vision, supported by Jesuit Alumni Association of Ranchi Province (JARP) and St. John's Ex-Boys Welfare Association (SEWA).

In this camp, free spectacles were also distributed to the children who felt the need of spectacles along with the testing camp. This is a unique effort that will help in the education of school children.

Madhukar Jain of Spring Vision, Fr Ignatius Lakra, Rector of St. John's School, Shri Jasbir Khurana from St. John's Ex-Boys Welfare Association (SEWA), Shri Himalay from Jesuit Alumni Association of Ranchi Province (JARP) and others were present on the occasion. About 400 children underwent eye check-up and spectacles were distributed at the camp.

The St Xavier's School Annual Fete was held today , Thursday the 14th of November from 12 pm to 4 pm on the occasion of Children's Day .

BOKARO OLD XAVARIAN'S ASSOCIATION Organised a TEA STALL to Serve Tea to all the Teachers, Staff Members of St Xavier's School and to all the Boxans and their families who attended the Annual Fete.

The Tea Stall was a great Croud Puller. Many Boxans met each other and their Teachers at the Stall over a Cup of Tea.

We thank each and Everyone who participated. 

BOXA COMMITTEE

An initial meeting of pass-out students of St. Xavier's School BUNDU was held today to initiate the Alumni Formation. 

There were around 25 members in this meeting, among them a few teachers teaching in Alma Mater, few with small job & business and students. In the next meeting they will form an Adhoc Committee.  

All the best to them !  Thanks to Fr. Ranjit, Fr. Anup, Fr. Pradeep, Fr. Claver Fr. Damian for their esteemed presence & support  Fr. Ignatius SJ

Contributed by Dr Devender Singh
Past JAAI National President

A wonderful "Career Counseling" session “Career Compass” was Organised by Loyola School along with LAA and Samarthay,  XLRI today in Fasy Auditorium for students of Std 11 & 12

13 guest Speakers gave insights to our young minds which was followed by Breakaway sessions in classrooms

Kudos to the organizing team and a special mention to Father Vinod and Ronny D'Costa for spearheading this initiative.

Contributed by Rajiv Talwar
JAAI National Vice-President
Jamshedpur Province

Doranda Old Xaverians organized the 17th Inter School Co-Curricular competition on 19th October 2024 at the SXD Auditorium. 

820 Children from 34 Schools participated in 38 events spread over 4 groups. 

Surendranath Centenary School stood first overall followed by St. Xavier's School, Doranda and Tender Heart School. 

The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Anjali Yadav IAS, Director Sports, Govt of Jharkhand. 

Rev. Father Fuldeo Soreng SJ, Principal SXD gave the welcome address; and Mr. Jasmeet Singh Kalsi, President DOX and Mrs. Anjali Yadav IAS inspired the children in their Keynote addresses. 

The event commenced with a prayer song by the School Choir, Lighing of the Lamp of Wisdom and singing of the National Anthem. 

The Conveners for the event were Harshit Chitlangia, Ayush Budhia & Divyansh Agarwal and their Mentors were Arbaaz Rahman & Kanwal Kapoor. 

On 30th September 2024, members of the Alumni Association of XISS (AAXISS), along with the Assistant Director of XISS, Dr. Fr. Pradeep Kerketta S.J., visited the rural camp of PGDRM students at “Narayayan Soso” village in Angara Block of Rural Ranchi. The students have been camping in this village for the past eight days as part of their course curriculum to understand the rural community and socio-economic condition of villagers.

They were warmly welcomed by the camp supervisor and senior professor, Dr. Niranjan Sahoo, and the students. Following this, members of the Alumni Association, Sri Jasbir Khurana (Vice-chairman, AAXISS) and Sri Himalay (Joint Secretary, AAXISS), interacted and discussed with the students about their learning and experiences. They emphasized the professional importance of these camps in understanding and working efficiently and effectively in rural settings.

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, along with Alumni Association of XISS (AAXISS), Junior Chamber International (JCI), and the Rotaract Club of Social Revolution (RCSR), organized a successful Blood Donation Campus in campus on 31st August 2024(Saturday).
 

As many as 94 units of blood were donated during this noble drive by Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni,Families of XISS fraternity and other blood donors.

pThe camp began with a solemn prayer by Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur SJ, Director, XISS where he urged everyone to join the noble cause and contribute towards nation-building. Mr Shashi Prakash Jha, Director, Social Welfare, GoJ, inaugurated the camp and highly appreciated the efforts.The camp was attended by Assistant Director, Dr Pradeep Kerketta SJ, along with Fr Claber Minz, Finance Officer, Dr Amar E. Tigga, Dean Academics, faculty, staff, and students of XISS.

The JAAI Central Zone Congress was held at St. Xaviers College, Ranchi on 28th & 29th September 2024. We had a fantastic session and huge takeaways for Alumni Associations. 

The icing on the cake was the fri football match between Team Loyola Alumni and rest of Central Zone. 

Thank you Team AROX, DOX and Alumni of XISS for hosting a wonderful 2 day session.

Rajiv Talwar
JAAI National Vice President