The Association of Past Xavierites (APX) the Alumni Association of St. Xaviers High School Loyola Hall conducted a blood donation drive for alumni and families on the School Campus on 27th June 2021.

Today morning ( 26 June 2021 ) had the opportunity to address & interact with the teachers of the primary section at St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall. Was a fruitful and fulfilling session with Fr Xavier Amalraj ( Principal and Chairman APX/JAAG & PCA Gujarat Province ) in attendance too.

The Ex-Xavierites Association, Surat (TEXAS) are living up to their motto of 'Xavierite being a person for others' under the able guidance of our respected Ex. Officio Chairperson - Fr. Sudhir Bhatia are have distributed 10 covid essential medical kits to different educational institutions in the tribal areas of at Vyara, Mandal, Songadh, Bardipada, Unai Pimpri, Subir, Shangahan, Borpada, Paraspada (Fulwadi) with great Joy & enthusiasm maintaining Covid 19 norms with motto Be Healthy & Be Safe.

Contents of kit are
1) Temperature gun
2) Oxy meters
3) Vaporisers (steamers)
4) Surgical grade masks
5) Sanitizer bottles
6) Cough syrup bottles
7) Cold and Cough tablets
8) Vitamin C tablets

Out APX & JAAG past president Mr Anuj Mehta has taken this initiative & whosoever is in need May contact APX/JAAG Chairman Fr Xavier Amalraj, also the Gujarat Province PCA.

Kudos to Anuj Mehta and many such who are reaching out to society.

The School ( St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall along with all stakeholders ) is also in forefront reaching out and meeting people's need.

• Supplying grocery
• Supplying clothes
• Doing laundry
• Supplying food to quarantined people
• Giving psychological councilling
• Meeting people to get over grief and pain and assisting migrants. Financial aid also given as and when need arises

As part of their Oxygen Outreach for needy patients, St. Xavier's Loyola - Ahmedabad Parivar are distributing Oxygen Concentrators to needy patients.

A sports & annual day program on the St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad grounds.

A year that went by , the toughest and most testing one that was and we are still slowly coming to adapt to the new normal even as this dreaded virus is here to stay.

Kudos to Fr Xavier Amalraj ,Principal of the school , Province Coordinator, also chairman of APX & JAAG along with the management , staff , students , alumni/ae and parents for taking this step forward and ensuring a smooth program maintaining Covid protocols & safety measures, this will establish and ensure confidence in all stakeholders & collaborators, upwards and onwards now.

Management , Staff , Alumni/ae ( APX ) & Parents : lunch at St XAVIER’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmd with the visitation of the Provincial Fr Durai , the host being the management of the School, Principal & APX chairman , also JAAG chairman Fr Xavier Amalraj.

Superior Fr Jerry Sequeria & other Jesuits community members also graced the program , almost a year since such a ‘loyola parivar’ gathering took place on the campus , a productive and meaningful way to start getting back albeit slowly to the new normal taking precautions of course.

Flag hoisting was held on St. Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad premises where students, staff, management , alumni and parents were present observing strict Covid protocol and safety measures.

This was followed by the annual cricket match between APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) & HL ( premier Commerce college in Ahmedabad )almuni. Many ex-Xavierites took part in a car rally organised by the Vintage car association & a leading club of the city. An apt way to celebrate the Republic Day. #staysafe #stayunited #jaihind

Responding to an urgent request by the District Education Officer due to a shortage of blood in the Civil Hospital, our school organised a blood donation camp on the school premises today, Thursday, 8-October from 9 am to 2 pm. Despite this short notice ( notified yesterday only ) alum & parents came forward to be a part of this noble cause in large numbers. All necessary Covid precautions were taken and the Covid SOP’s were followed. Stay safe! Regards, The APX Team

Today 22- sept- 20 , the Loyola Ex Students Association joined hands with the Rotary Club Margao Midtown for a blood donation drive at the Clube Harmonia de Margao

It was heartening to note that 42 donors braved the rains , covid and donated blood

Our two young Loyola Jesuit Priests Fr Jimmy and Fr. Orville donated as well

A special mention to our ex- student and blood doner Mr Ubaldino(tudor) Dias, who has donated over 70 times.

Great community service Tudor and all other donors.

On behalf of our committee,

Vernon Xavier
President
Loyola Ex Students Association 2019-21