Raiganj, September 14, 2023 – St. Xavier's School, Raiganj, marked a significant milestone as it is celebrating its Silver Jubilee year with an exciting inter-school football tournament that brought together talent, sportsmanship, and a sense of unity. The event, held on the 13th and 14th of September, 2023, at the school's own grounds, was a testament to the school's enduring commitment to excellence in both academics and sports.

The tournament featured eight enthusiastic teams, each vying for the coveted championship title. The participants exhibited exemplary skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the competition, creating an electrifying atmosphere on the field.

After two days of intense matches, St. Thomas School, Rahutara, emerged as the triumphant champions, claiming the championship trophy. Their journey to victory was filled with exciting moments and exceptional game play that captivated the audience.

St. Xavier's Alumni Association organized an Inter-House Quiz Competition for High School Students and Sit-n-Draw painting Competition for Primary Students on Saturday, 9 September 2023. Around 400 primary students participated in the Sit-n-Draw Painting Competition held in two groups - Class I & II in one group and Class III, IV & V in another group. In the both the groups, One Gold Medal, One Silver Medal and Three Bronze Medals were awarded.

The Judge for the event was also an alumnus of 1990 Batch - Shri Ashish Asthana, Visiting Faculty at NIFT, Patna and Dr. Ajay Pandey, Principal, College of Arts & Craft, Patna University.

For the Inter-House Quiz Competition, a screening written test was held on 26-08-2023 to select three members of all the four houses viz Panthers, Tigers, Lions & Leopards. Around 750 high school students participated in the screening test. The finals held on 09-09-2023 was very interesting, exciting and nerve-wracking.

LAA hosted an alumni football match between ex-students on Sunday 3rd September 2023 at Loyala School grounds.

The teams were divided into the President's XI and Secretary's XI.

Grown men were transformed into young boys as they played with passion and determination like the years gone by.

President's XI won the match 2-0. There was great sportsmanship and camaraderie between the teams both on and off the field truly demonstrating the spirit of Loyala School Jamshedpur.

Rajiv Talwar
JAAI National Vice-president

The much awaited Cyclothon 2023 took place today 3rd of September, jointly organised by Loyola School and the Loyola Alumni Association.

The event was flagged off from Loyola School by honourable Chief Guest Mr. Piyush Sinha, SDO, Dalbhum, our Guest of honour, Rev Fr. S. George SJ, Director of XLRI, Mr. Kunal Sarangi, former member of Jharkhand Legislature Assembly, Rector Fr. K. M. Joseph SJ, Principal Fr. Vinod Fernandes SJ, Mr. Rajiv Talwar, Sr. VP, Loyola Alumni Association and Mr. Savak Patel, Secretary, LAA

The event was dedicated to all the Teachers, past and present - the unsung heroes who have dedicated themselves to nurturing young minds. The event marked a tremendous response with more than 750 students, teachers and alumni participating

St. Xavier's School and Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association (SOXA) Collaborate to Combat Diarrhea Outbreak in Tribal Areas

Sahibganj, 01.09.2023 – St. Xavier's School, Sahibganj, in partnership with the Sahibganj Old Xaverians Association (SOXA), launched a concerted effort to address a severe health crisis – a diarrhea outbreak in tribal areas. Under the dynamic leadership of Rev. Fr. Arul Doss SJ, this collaborative initiative has taken shape, with the crucial involvement of medical experts, Dr. Mukesh Kumar and Dr. Aman Kumar.

Tribal areas, known for their socio-economic disparities and limited access to healthcare, are particularly vulnerable during health emergencies. Recognizing this, the joint initiative spearheaded by St. Xavier's School and SOXA signifies a multifaceted approach to tackling public health crises.

Dear Loyoleans

Our Teachers, both past and present, are the unsung heroes who have dedicated themselves to nurturing our minds, igniting our curiosity, and inspiring us to reach for the stars. They have selflessly imparted knowledge, instilled values, and guided us on our educational journey.

CYCLOTHON 2023 is dedicated to all our Teachers.

When we pedal through the streets on *Sunday 3rd of September, 2023, * let us carry with us the memories of those teachers who have left an indelible mark on our lives. Let us honor their tireless efforts and unwavering belief in our potential.

So, dear Loyoleans let us ride in unity and pedal on to salute our teachers past and present !

Jai Loyola !!

Team LAA

Rajiv Talwar
JAAI National VP

On the 12th of August, 2023, the town of Raiganj was treated to a breathtaking sight as St. Xavier's School launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations with an exhilarating mega rally. This vibrant event was made possible through the support of the Raiganj Old Xaverians Association (ROXA), the esteemed alumni association of the school. It marked the beginning of a series of festivities commemorating the school's remarkable 25-year journey.

A dynamic blend of teachers, students, staff, Roxa members, parents, media, and well-wishers came together to illuminate the rally, epitomizing the strong sense of community that defines St. Xavier's School.

The rally's remarkable success stands as a testament to the meticulous efforts of key stakeholders, prominently featuring ROXA:

With sincere appreciation, we acknowledge the impressive achievements of our recent camp. A devoted team of medical professionals extended exceptional care to the teaching and support staff of St. Xavier's School, Sahibganj, and St. Xavier's School (Hindi Medium), Sahibganj, as well as to the students of these esteemed institutions.

We are also deeply thankful to Sister Tina, a compassionate nurse from the hospital, who selflessly volunteered her time to assist the team.

This event signifies a notable milestone as it marks the first instance of our expansion beyond our Alma Mater. We've reached out to individuals from a different school, offering valuable consultancy and support.

Building upon the foundation laid by last year's initiative, SOXA remains steadfast in its commitment to providing ongoing assistance to the staff of our Alma Mater.