XAVENIUM’20 – Do the Impossible

                              An Interschool Online Competition

Challenges make life interesting and overcoming them make life meaningful. The year 2020 is unique and full of challenges. We have learnt to embrace the change with our hope and optimism. Hence, with the theme of ‘Doing the Impossible’ in current challenging situation, St. Xavier’s High School organised XAVENIUM- An Interschool Online Competition from 28^th August to 29^th August. The two-days power packed event was a platform for all geniuses and diligent students to exhibit their inherent talents and diverse facilities.

Over 500 students from 30 schools participated in the event making it a grand success. They were endowed with numerous opportunities to bloom and express their creativity in different categories-Solo Dance, Book Mark Making, Poem Recitation, Best out of Waste, Poster Making, Dress as a Famous Personality, Doodle Art, Solo Singing, Digital Poster making, Young Reporters, Declamation, Coding with Scratch. All these competitions were a fusion of talent, imagination and creativity. The theme of ‘Do the Impossible’ was dealt remarkably and creatively by the participants. They mesmerized the audience with their expertise and skills. The endeavour of both students and teachers was evident and highly commendable.

The closing ceremony of this magnificent event was also performed virtually. All the participants and winners were applauded and awarded with e-certificates. The healthy competition among the young children was indeed a pleasure!!

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‘Festivals are characterised by colour, gaiety, enthusiasm, prayers and rituals!’ 

Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, one of the most powerful and famous reincarnations of Lord Vishnu on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha or dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada according to the Hindu calendar.

St. Xavier’s High School, sector 81 celebrated Janmashtami with fervour and zeal virtually on 11th August 2020. A special assembly was conducted to seek Lord’s blessings. It was truly delightful to see little Xavierians dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha with flutes, peacock feathers and matkas.

The spirit of festivity was enhanced with a presentation depicting life history of Lord Krishna. Students were enlightened about how the festival is celebrated with pomp and gaiety all over India. People keep the fast-whole day, temples are decorated beautifully dedicated to the life journey of Krishna.

On this auspicious occasion, young Xavierians also shared stories about birth of Lord Krishna, his childhood days, friendship with Sudama and significant role in Mahabharata. They also recited shlokas from the Bhagawad Gita. The melodious and devotional songs sung by students added solemnity to the occasion. Janmashtami celebration gave insight into life changing lessons and teachings of Lord Krishna and inspired everyone. Happy Krishna Janmashtami!