The 85 th Sports Day of the St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad was scheduled on Sunday, 8 th Dec.

The first half at 8.30 am had the Primary section and the second half at 2.30 pm had the higher classes compete for sporting glory on track and field.

APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) partook on the March past both times and a cycle race and 100 meters sprint in the latter half. Alumni/ae were present in large numbers. All stake holders and collaborators together ie management , staff, parents , students, alumnus and benefactors make such programs all the more productive and fulfilling.

The institute was a clear winner on the sports day.

Children’s day celebrations at St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad.

The students contributed from their pocket money and APX ( Association of Past Xavierites ) sponsored the MANDAP and were present for this annual program.

Over 1000 underprivileged kids from slums were invited and the games in the stalls, interaction , lunch and an entertainment program later in the day will ensure their smiles to make their day.

The management led by Principal Fr Charles ( also JAAG chairman and PCA, Gujarat Province ), staff, students , alumni and parents make such programs possible. These are the stake holders and collaborators who support the institute and cause

Association of Past Xavierites ( APX ) co-hosted the St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall Ahmedabad annual Navratri Garba eve on the school grounds on Tues 8 th Oct. This was a well attended Navratri/Dusshera program, over 6000 people enjoyed this cultural revelry and this included students, staff, management, alumni/ae and parents. The Provincial for Gujarat Province was also present along with several other dignitaries from all walks of life.

APX wishes everyone on this occasion.

Many Jesuit institutes across Gujarat hosted Garba on their premises, well supported by alumni and benefactors.

Congratulations to APX member DEVANSH TRIVEDI for achieving TATRAKSHAK AWARD . Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh conferring this prestigious award to him.

APX (Association of Past Xavierites , St Xavier’s High School Loyola Hall) played against the school team in the annual football match today morning on the school grounds. Witnessed by the students , management , staff and alumni the ‘young’ alumni team with an average age of 40 plus ( including a couple of them over 50 ) prevailed over the school team 1/0. The game consisted of two halves , 25 minutes each. This is a bonding exercise between the past and present , the bridge to a better today for a brighter tomorrow.

The Jesuit Education Board has Administrators and Principals from Jesuit Schools in Bombay Province. The Board meets twice a year and has extensive discussions on various topics.

Fr Evarist Newnes, the Manager of St Michaels Marathi medium and the St Michaels English medium School at Manickpur, had attended the JAAI West Zone Congress held at Kolhapur on 10-12 May 2019. The Congress was conducted by Xesakop (St Xavier’s Ex-Students Association). He felt that the workshop conducted during the Congress should be presented to the Jesuit Education Board. This would also help increase awareness of JAAI West Zone Activities with the School Representatives.

The Being Responsible Workshop was held on 17 Aug 19 at St Mary’s High School ICSE, Mazgaon. There were close to 45 participants. The Jesuit Board, along with Fr Francis Swamy , Principal made very good arrangements and were good hosts.

In a thrilling JAAB Independence Day Football tournament 2019, St. Xaviers School Alumni Fort, Mumbai narrowly beat Holy Family Alumni Association B 2-1 in sudden death to lift the JAAB William Neelankavil rolling trophy 2019.

The matches were hosted by St. Stanislaus Ex-students Association (SSESA) at the schools AstroTurf grounds to celebrate our Independence Day.

Twelve teams from the Jesuit Bombay Province came together for this annual football tournament for the 8th year. The teams played their round-robin matches with great enthusiasm and skill. While there was great fellowship between players off the field, the serious intent of winning was never in doubt on the field.

In the first semifinal, Holy Family Alumni Association B narrowly beat St. Xaviers School Alumni B 3-2 in a thrilling match. In the second semifinal St. Xaviers School Alumni A beat St. Mary's ICSE Alumni B 3-1.

The first part of Vocational Guidance commenced in 28 July 2019. The second part will be sometime in August or September. During October and November she will have them corrected, analysed and individual notes written up for each student. Then the third part (1-on-1 counselling) happens over Dec/ Jan. So it's a full year's project for us, requiring coordination and follow-ups, all the way between, her, the school admin the students/parents.