The festival of lights was celebrated with immense joy, creativity, and enthusiasm as St. Xavier’s High School lit up with week-long festivities. Everyone came dressed in beautiful traditional attire, adding colour, charm, and festive sparkle to the celebrations. The Diwali Week Celebration was a perfect blend of learning, fun, and festivity, where students across all grades participated in a series of engaging activities that beautifully reflected the true essence of Diwali — the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

The Pre-Primary Wing commenced the celebrations on Day 1 with an engaging story on the Festival of Lights, helping children understand the significance of spreading love, light, and happiness. Day 2 witnessed the little Xaverians joyfully taking part in a Bandhanwar Drawing and Colouring Activity in their art files, filling the corridors with colour and cheer. On Day 3, the excitement grew as children painted diyas with great zeal, adding sparkle and joy to the celebration. The week concluded with a grand Diwali party where Nursery children made beautiful lanterns as festive take-aways, Kindergarten students created vibrant Diwali crafts and enjoyed an animated story session, and UKG students participated in a Diwali Storytelling Competition, showcasing creativity and confidence.

The Primary Wing celebrated Diwali with equal enthusiasm. Grade I students began the day with a captivating Diwali assembly followed by a cheerful class party and an origami diya-making activity. They also pledged to celebrate a Green and Clean Diwali, promoting the message of environmental sustainability. Grade II students, dressed in traditional attire, enjoyed a delightful class party and created their own diyas, adding a touch of creativity to the celebration. Grade III students took the festivities a step further by conducting an Anti-Cracker Awareness Drive, spreading awareness about protecting the environment from pollution.

The week-long Diwali celebration truly illuminated the hearts of all Xaverians, fostering values of joy, unity, and environmental consciousness. It was not just a celebration, but a radiant reminder to spread light, happiness, and hope all around. 

Grade I C Special Assembly – Diwali – Celebrate Traditions, Protect Nature
The young learners of Class 1 C presented a vibrant and meaningful Special Assembly on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. The assembly beautifully captured the essence of Diwali, highlighting both its mythological significance and the importance of celebrating it in an eco-friendly manner. The celebration commenced with a felicitation ceremony, where the students of Grade I C warmly honoured our respected Headmistress, Ms. Ramandeep Kaur and beloved Coordinator, Ms. Shivani Mehra, expressing their heartfelt gratitude for their constant support and guidance.
The program began with a skit depicting the victory of good over evil. The story of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana was portrayed with great enthusiasm. The children dressed as Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman brought the Ramayana scene to life, spreading the message of truth, courage and righteousness.
Following this, the students performed a Nukkad Natak (street play) focusing on the theme of "Green Diwali". Through powerful dialogues and expressive acting, the children spread awareness about the harmful effects of firecrackers on our environment and health. They encouraged everyone to celebrate a pollution-free and nature-friendly Diwali by using diyas, lights, and flowers instead of bursting crackers.
To conclude the assembly, the students lit up the stage with their energetic dance performance. Dressed in colourful traditional attire, they danced to cheerful Diwali songs, adding joy and excitement to the celebration.
The assembly was a perfect blend of culture, values, awareness and entertainment. It not only taught the students the importance of Diwali traditions but also encouraged them to be responsible citizens by promoting a safe and green Diwali.

St. Xavier’s High School, Sector 81, joyfully celebrated World Food Day with a series of exciting and meaningful activities across all grades to promote healthy eating, gratitude and awareness about food sustainability. The celebration began with the Pre-Nursery and Nursery children showcasing their culinary skills through the Kitchenette Activity. The Pre-Nursery students prepared colourful Jelly Sandwiches, spreading jam on wheat bread slices with enthusiasm, while the Nursery group created a tangy Fruit Salad using seasonal fruits, chaat masala and lemon, relishing every moment of mixing, sprinkling and tasting. The KG and UKG learners continued the zest by preparing Fruit Chaat and Sprouts Salad, understanding the joy of nutritious food and teamwork. Moving up the grades, Grade I presented a special assembly highlighting mindful eating and reducing food waste, Grade II participated in a Gratitude Circle in collaboration with Go Sharpener to thank those who bring food to our tables, and Grade III explored Zero Hunger – Sustainable Development Goal 2, learning how small steps can help fight global hunger. The day truly embodied the spirit of appreciation, awareness, and togetherness as Xavierians celebrated the essence of good food and healthy living.

Grade I -D’s thought-provoking World Food Day assembly was an inspiring success! 🎉 The young Xaverians captivated the audience with their engaging skit, “The Mindful Eating,” which conveyed a powerful message on the importance of mindful consumption and reducing food waste. 👏

Adding rhythm and enthusiasm to the event, their dynamic rap performance on healthy eating choices stood out as a highlight—encouraging everyone to adopt balanced diets and sustainable habits. 🌟

Heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated teachers and supportive parents whose guidance made this event truly memorable. 🙏 The students’ confidence, creativity, and awareness of such a vital global concern reflected both learning and empathy in action. 💡

Kudos to Grade I-D for exemplifying responsibility, mindfulness and a genuine commitment to food conservation! 🌿

*Good Touch and Bad Touch Awareness Session

A special session on ‘Good Touch and Bad Touch’ was conducted by our school counselor, Ms. Himanshi Dhingi, for some of the kindergarten classes. The session aimed to help young learners understand the importance of body safety and respecting personal boundaries.
Through engaging discussions and child-friendly examples, Ms. Himanshi explained key concepts such as the Swimsuit Rule, Personal Space Bubble Theory, No-Go-Tell Rule, and the Pants Rule in a simple and engaging manner. The children participated with interest and gained valuable awareness about staying safe and confident in different situations.

The students of Grade III embarked on an exciting outdoor trip to Vishalgarh Farms on 4th October 2025, and it turned out to be a truly memorable and adventurous day filled with fun, learning and laughter.

The day began with a musical welcome as students stepped into a vibrant village-themed set-up that beautifully captured the essence of rural life. The rhythmic beats of traditional music created an energetic atmosphere and set the tone for the adventures ahead. After a scrumptious breakfast, the students eagerly explored the farm’s wide range of attractions.

They enjoyed a variety of thrilling rides such as the Ferris Wheel, Columbus Swing, tractor ride and camel ride, which brought immense joy and excitement. The adventure continued with a series of engaging activities like rope climbing, tyre crawling, balance walk, commando net crossing, and tug of war, which not only tested their physical skills but also encouraged teamwork, courage and perseverance.

A delicious afternoon lunch was followed by a lively dance session, where students showcased their best moves and danced to their hearts’ content. The trip concluded with evening snacks and happy faces, carrying home a treasure trove of unforgettable memories.

It was truly a day full of adventure, bonding and joy, offering students an enriching experience beyond the classroom and a wonderful opportunity to learn through exploration and play.

Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with great enthusiasm and reverence as students across Grades I, II, and III came together to honour the timeless values of Mahatma Gandhi — simplicity, self-reliance, cleanliness and harmony with nature. The day was marked by a series of creative and meaningful activities that brought Bapu’s teachings to life in engaging ways.

Students of Grade I participated in a hands-on art activity by bringing small pieces of cotton or khadi cloth from home and using ladyfinger cut-outs dipped in paint to create beautiful organic prints, showcasing the natural and handmade essence of khadi.

In Grade II, children paid tribute to Gandhiji’s ideals by taking part in a classroom clean-up drive and were encouraged to extend this initiative to their homes as well. They also explored sustainability and creativity through a Khadi Art activity, using leaf and vegetable stamps dipped in paint to design organic patterns — symbolising the harmony between nature and man-made efforts like khadi.

Students of Grade III similarly honoured Gandhiji’s values of Swachhta (cleanliness) and Seva (selfless service) by enthusiastically participating in classroom clean-up drives and pledging to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings at school and home.

The celebration served as a heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation, inspiring young learners to embody his principles in their daily lives and contribute to building a cleaner, more compassionate and mindful world.