English Literary Week @ St. Xavier’s High School, Sector 81

‘The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence.’-Rabindranath Tagore

St. Xavier’s High School observed Literary Week with gamut of activities from 2nd May to 6th May 2022. The week was dedicated to India’s first Nobel Prize laureate, Rabindranath Tagore. He was a poet, philosopher, musician, writer, social reformer, educationist and an icon of Indian culture. He became the first Asian to win Nobel Prize in Literature for his collection of poems, Gitanjali, in 1913. He was popularly called as Gurudev and his songs were popularly known as Rabindrasangeet. He was a multitalented personality who has inspired generations of readers and people through his writings and thoughts.

To mark the birth anniversary of the great noble laureate, literary week was commemorated with high spirit and zeal at St. Xavier’s High School. A plethora of activities were organised to enlighten students about the eminent personality of Rabindranath Tagore and his immense contribution towards the society. It was a phenomenal experience for students to learn about Tagore’s life and his achievements. Students extended their gratitude and paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore through self-composed poems, essays, elocution, role plays and an array of activities. They enthusiastically recited various poems from ‘Gitanjali’ an anthology of poems for which Tagore was awarded Nobel Prize in Literature. They were also engaged in learning various goals of education given by Tagore and encouraged to follow the path of humanity and moral values in life.

The literary week was an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their language skills, cultivate critical thinking, creativity and promoting experiential learning.

Mother’s Day Celebration @St. Xavier’s High School, Sector81

God blessed us with angels on the earth who care for us and guide us-Mothers. We can feel their love and gentleness as they walk through life beside us.

Mother’s Day is a day to honour and celebrate motherhood. It is a day to pamper our endearing moms and tell how much we love, respect and admire them.

The day that recognizes the essence of motherhood was celebrated with lot of zeal and enthusiasm on 6th May 2022. The mood was upbeat as Xaverians were actively immersed in the merriment during the special assembly organized to emphasize the essence of this festivity and pay gratitude to the unsung heroes – Mothers.

Students were involved in plethora of activities like Role play, music, dance, art and craft. They made beautiful cards to show reverence to their mother. The dynamic scholars of the primary wing celebrated the day by emulating their mothers through Role Play. While the learners of the middle wing unleashed their creative vigor through composing poems to express their heartfelt gratitude towards their mothers on this special occasion. Fun filled craft activities were conducted to make the event colorful, exuberant, and joyful. The zest and fervor of the students to create something unique for their mothers uplifted the spirits of everyone in the school. Children were filled with excitement to go home and present their magnificent creations as token of love to their mothers.

It was an enjoyable and memorable day for each cand every child which left an indubitable mark on the innocent hearts.

Pre Primary - Mother's Day celebration - 

Super Mom, Cool Mom, Amma, Aai,
We call her by so many names.
Whenever we are in any trouble,
She plays her magical games.
She puts away all our fears and doubts
and caresses us gently in her arms.
Dear Mother we will always be indebted to you,
For all your love and mystical charms. 

The day dedicated to one of the most important persons in our lives - Mother's Day, was celebrated with much enthusiasm and love by the Pre-Primers of St. Xavier's. The preparations were in full swing throughout the week where children sang Mother's Day songs and prepared a surprise dance for their loving moms. Mothers were welcomed with a beautiful badge made especially for them. It was a totally different day as the mothers were twinning with their kids. Children were so very excited to be in their class with their mothers sitting next to them. The day was full of exciting fun games like musical chairs, number games, paper dance, ramp walk and passing the parcel to name a few. Mothers participated with full zeal and were totally happy to win crowns, badges, sash and stars for winning the positions. Kids presented the dance number that they had prepared all through the week and did an excellent job. Pre-Nursery and Nursery kids did a card making activity with their moms as partner and presented it to their mothers as they wished them Happy Mother's Day. Kindergarteners had filled beautiful colours in a "Best Mom Ever" drawing and gifted it to their moms. Everyone had a good time while they enjoyed some refreshments being served. It was a day well spent that surely must have left some magical memories for our Dear Mothers and strengthened their loving bond with their precious little ones. Wishing everyone a very Happy Mother's Day!

Eid Ul Fitr Celebration @St. Xavier’s High School, Sector 81   

Festivals are an exquisite way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture, and traditions. They are meant to rejoice special moments and emotions in our lives.

The joyous occasion of Eid Ul Fitr marks the end of Ramzan. It is a celebration of piety, forgiveness, brotherhood and love. The festival was commemorated with exhilarated spirit and immense joy at St. Xavier’s High School. A special assembly was held in the school to enlighten Xaverians about the significance of the festival and to remind them to be grateful for what they have, and to share with those who may be less fortunate. To mark the celebration students were also engaged in plethora of activities. They recited poems, presented speeches, thoughts and also made beautiful Eid crafts. They greeted each other ‘EID Mubarak’. Everyone enjoyed being a part of the celebration.
Wishing a very happy, prosperous and blessed Eid to all!!