“Alone we can do so little ,together we can do so much“

On Day-5 of the Xav Summer Retreat ’23, the exuberant Xaverians zealously participated & showcased their diligence towards each planned activity of their choice beginning their day with stretching and breathing exercises followed by dance therapy where students were overjoyed in displaying their best dance moves. To talk of various activities, a gift bag using paper and beautiful sketches were shaded by the students in art and craft. To showcase their creativity in English writing, students wrote a letter to their future selves. Tech wizards explored the designs and templates on Canva in e-designing and learnt about colour coding resistance and measurement of resistor using multimeter in STEAM activity. Students learnt about budget in financial literacy and demonstrated a parliamentary session in their youth parliament class. Students moved freely with the jazz moves in their dance activity, sang melodious renditions in vocal music and played various chords in their guitar class. To tickle the senses of the palate, campers cooked scrumptious hung curd sandwiches and a delectable Cinderella drink. The budding journalists of Xavier’s learnt about breaking news in detail, intensive investigation done by a reporter and how reporting is done live on screen. The theatre enthusiasts improvised gibberish and mime during the session. Day 5 of the Xav Summer Retreat ’23 aimed at keeping the students engaged & provided them an even platform to explore and express their creativity, in every form.

Day 2 of Xav Summer Retreat '23: A Magical Learning Experience

Grades VI - VIII 

With the objective of developing physical, mental, psychological and social aspects of our dynamic Xaverians as well as enriching them with endless opportunities, the second day of Xav Summer Retreat '23 initiated with morning meditation, yoga and conditioning their mental well-being. The students immersed themselves in a plethora of interesting educational and recreational activities while having an amazing time. 

In addition to this, an interactive session with the two inspiring authors, Reeham Ahmed and her mother Ms. Sahana Ahmed was the cherry on the cake. The young prodigy shared her inspirational journey of being an author and her support system i.e. her mother always being at her side. The session was very informative and filled our aspiring young authors with new zeal and spirit. 

The eventful day comprised various enthralling activities one better than the other. Be it the shading techniques in sketching, fun-filled tongue twisters in theatre, learning a new melody in vocal music, mastering the chord progression in guitar, dancing to the rhythms and techniques of jazz or learning intricate concepts like Ohm's Law in STEAM and trading & exchange rates of different currencies in financial literacy; all the activities were well planned and immaculately executed keeping the optimum learning graph of the students in mind.   

All in all it was a day filled with laughter, hope and energy. The students got the golden opportunity to interact with their peers, learn new knowledge, information and games that nourished their imaginative thinking copiously.

Day-1 of Xav Summer Retreat '23 ( Grades VI - VIII )

Summer gets even better when you add retreat after it.

Xaverians experienced their first day of an unforgettable summer filled with learning, growth and fun at  'Xav Summer Retreat ’23' where the students explored their passions and expanded their horizons through a variety of exciting clubs, beginning with meditation, conditioning and mental well-being session. 

Day-1 witnessed an overwhelming response from the students of Grades VI- VIII for an array of activities such as vocal music, sketching in art, journalism, creative writing, e-designing, fireless cooking, guitar, theatre, jazz dance, youth parliament, financial literacy and a fun filled science show. We at Xavier’s believe that such activities help students rejuvenate and build a strong foundation for a better tomorrow.  It is an amazing opportunity to give each student a summer they will never forget.
Here we have the glimpses of Day-1 of the summer adventure fun at 'Xav Summer Retreat ‘23'.

A class party is about celebrating and making memories together.Kids connect with both their teachers and classmates in a new way through class parties .Without a doubt class parties are a special part of fond childhood school memories .Today our little Xaverians enjoyed a lot with their classmates dancing ,having fun eating yummy snacks and getting into holiday mood on the last day of school before the much awaited summer break. Have a glimpse!

To beat the heat and to have fun , a splash pool is a great place to lounge in and escape the heat.Bubbling with excitement and enthusiasm, the children of grade Nursery had a great fun while playing and  splashing in the pool. This activity helps to strengthen the child’s body balance and muscle strength.

Debate is the backbone of democracy, for it allows for the discussion and analysis of various viewpoints - Unknown

On 10^th May 2023, an Inter House Debate competition was organised for grades IX and X in British parliamentary style comprising of four teams from all the houses with four speakers- the Principal, first, second and reflective speaker from each team .Two teams proposed the motion and other two teams opposed the motion .This was decided through a draw of lots.

The Topic “Education Imparted in India is better than Education Imparted Abroad” was unveiled with the teams two hours before the commencement of the competition. Since the topic required rigorous research and preparation, the contestants were seen in deep discussions with their mentors, or working and reworking on their speeches. With so much intensity in the air, the competition began with a three panel jury. The view points of the participants captivated the audience with cheers and claps. The team members deliberated on the motion, contested each other’s points of view, and finally presented some astute points from all sides of the spectrum. The acme of the competition was the rebuttal from opposing and proposing teams with brain storming questions and prompt answers in highly assertive manner. The debate was finally summed up by four Reflective speakers who put forth their points eloquently in a strong convincing expression.

The adjudicators expressed highly appreciative inputs and offered a valuable feedback for all the participants with a special mention on clarity of mind-set and thoughts

The day was impactful and left not just the students but also the teachers with much to think about. It was hailed a success and has set the bar high for the students in the upcoming events

 “Leadership is an action, not a position.”

The Investiture Ceremony for the 2023-24 office bearers was held on 22^nd April 2023 in the School Atrium. . To scale the heights and reach the pinnacle of success, the school always strives to inculcate a sense of commitment and responsibility among the students with their heads held high as the future leaders. The investiture ceremony was held with such a motto to invest the students with a sense of responsibility and duty.

The Guest of Honour Rev. Samuel Richmond graced the occasion and blessed the newly elected Student council as well as parents of newly elected office Bearers who were present to witness the ceremony .The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the lamp followed by melodious choral presentation by the students of Grade IX.

The student council was administered by Honourable Director Principal and their badges were pinned up on them by Rev Samuel Richmond, Headmistress (Middle Wing)Ms. Geeta Kanwar , Headmistress (Junior Wing)  Ms. Aparna Chandra , Senior Coordinator Ms. Swati Rana .House and Sports Captains and Head Girl and Head Boy also received corresponding sashes.

Director Principal Mr John Rafi   in his address welcomed the guest of Honour Rev Richmond Samuel, Distinguished Guests and Parents. He congratulated the Council members and added that the student Council body of the School represents values of righteousness, responsibility, integrity and leadership. Director Principal shared anecdotes that were inspiring. He laid stress on students being responsible portfolio holders, and urged them to use this opportunity to break out of their own shells by setting benchmarks of exemplary behaviour. He further extended his gratitude to all those who contributed  and supported for the success of the Event.

Towards the culmination the House flags were handed over to the House Captains and the School Flag to the newly appointed Head Boy and Head Girl.

The Student Council proceeded for Recessional March followed by National Anthem

  Marking the end of   the prestigious and memorable ceremony