‘APRIL 2017 Seeniesorie De ee First issue of ‘Xavier's Hazaribag Times’ for this year2017 (Jan- March) is being released. Ihave been in the school now for three months. I do not have anything to boast about. "Xavier Family’ has its own glory and well rooted traditions. It has committed and dedicated administrators, teachers and non-teaching staff. It has loving students and their respectful and understanding parents/ guardians. Still here are a few events through which we have tried our best to add some feathers on the family cap during this short period. I thank the Almighty for all these and appeal for cooperation and understanding from the ‘Xavier Family’ and the readers. I would like to make the readers aware that today's world is competitive so all of us need to become more Systematic and Methodological to achieve success in life. Take failure as an opportunity to improve and not as a reason for getting frustrated. At lastas the Principal of the School my humble and kind request to you all especially who love and feel for St. Xavier's School - if you have any positive feedback or any suggestion to offer for the betterment of the school or any grievance against the Management, the Principal, the Teaching and non-teachin fier You can use the Xavier em: raising wars in the Social Media, Facebook, Whats App, e Perce sercot The school reopened after the Christmas break on the 3rd of # January with Fr. Rosner Xalxo taking charge as the Principal of the | school. On the very first day he took the opportunity to address a small crowd of students at the morning assembly. The 17'” National Jamboree was held at Mysore, Karnataka from 28" of December 2016 to 4" of January 2017. This national camp witnessed the participation of a great number of scouts and guides. 9 of our own scouts and guides participated in activities like adventure, hiking, community development and_ global development. Their performance was greatly appreciated and were awarded with the Jamboree about the things happening in the school, feel free to approach or to give acall to the School \ddress sxshzb@gmail.com to inform or ask for information. If nothing ee ocmrcr eee m recat per Lees eat ce Cad Special Award Certificate anda memento each. Sime toate cr a iceress eer oven Penoertnat) joner or later depending on the seriousness of the problem. But against the Institution or any individual and expecting responses not the work of the Principal and the Institution. [suppose youll will agree with me in this matter. a eee ce) The all India CBSE Football Tournament was held at Sunbeam Suncity School, Varanasi between 26" to 31° December § 2016. St. Xavier's Football team secured the 3" position from amongst the participating teams. Shivam Pasricha was recognized as the best player and Vikalp was awarded The Best Golee at the zonal level. The 11” National Commerce Talent Search Test conducted by Commerce Talent Search Examination Foundation was held in December 2016. Of the many Commerce students who participated, Anubhav Jhunjhunwala of 11C emerged as the recipient of the 3 Rank Holder. On 7” January, following CBSE requirement, a cashless awareness programme was organized in the school campus. The day started with an interactive workshop under the guidance of Mr. Nishant (MatwariBranch Manager) and Mr. Prashant (Relationship [ Manager) from ICICI Bank Hazaribag. It was done with the intention of making students aware of the different modes of online cashless transactions. It was followed by collage making and essay writing competition for the audience students of classes 8 to 10. The 2017 batch of outgoing class 12" was given a warm farewell on a the 15” of January. This |) nostalgic send off ia 2. place in the presence of the parents and the chief guest Mr. Rajiv Lochan Bakshi (alumnus). Mr. Bakshi in his address recounted his school days and encouraged the students to achieve great things in their lives. Abeautiful cultural programme set the mood of the evening. Fr. Rosner (principal) Mr. Debabrata Mitra ( vice principal) took this opportunity to wish well to the students in their lives ahead. ir HY Republic day was celebrated in grandeur with the Indian Flag being hoisted and the national Anthem being sung with great fervor. The Vice-captain delivered a a highly motivating speech on this special occasion. APRIL 2017 es The Hoxa blood donation camp was organised in the Inigo Hall on the 31" of jf January. It saw a good response and a total collection of 40 units of blood was made. The feast day of St. John de Britto was observed on the 3“of February with the garlanding of the portrait and the narration of the story of the life of the great saint. The cultural programme was followed by Fr. Rosner’s address to the students in which he urged each one to go deep into their faiths and let it mould them into righteous persons who live ajust, moral and ethical life. 2"! February saw beginning of a series of annual picnics. The students of classes 4” to 6” enjoyed a campus picnic on the 2" and 3" February. The last working day of the academic year 2016-17, 16" February, was made memorable for the students of class 10" who got an opportunity to eat, enjoy and have fun together before putting their heads to the books for the upcoming exam. The staff, both teaching and non-teaching, also enjoyed a great day together at Lara Dumbar on the 4" ofPONSA Mm PAAd NOEL cos February. The great food and exciting games helped all to unwind and enjoy to the utmost. AGREAT LOSS Fr. B. Donnelly,former Principal ( January 1985 to October 1993) who had been keeping unwell since his bypass surgery left for his heavenly abode on 16" February 2017 at the age of 83. Fondly remembered as an excellent English teacher and an able administrator, Fr. Donnelly had ushered in at St. Xavier’s the computer age and set up the Fy. John Moore Computer Centre. His active involvement had led to the rebirth of the Hazaribag Old Xaverian’ s Association and it came as no surprise that condolence messages flooded the website as news of the sad demise of Fr. Donnelly spread. Former students and members of the Hazaribag Jesuit Society paid their respects before the prayer mass and the burial at Sitagarha Cemetery on Friday, the 17" of February. ” PARENTS’ ORIENTATION Once again a new generation of learners § joined the Xaverian family with the completion of the admission process to the Preparatory Class. The orientation of the parents of the admitted candidates took place on the 18" of March in the Magis Auditorium. Fr. Rosner, Sr. Joyce, Mr. Rajat Nag and Mr. Debabrata Mitra spoke about the various aspects of the school and familiarized the parents with the mission, vision, policies and rules of the school. The promise of personal care was made along with the request to the parents to do the same for their children. T YEAR END EXAM = The annual examinations for different classes started in December and continued upto the month of March. The pre- boards fy (practicals and theory) of standard 12” started in December 2016 and culminated on 13" of January, The exam mood for the whole school set in completely with the beginning of the annual examination of classes Prep to 8" conducted between 18" of February to 4" of March. The exams for classes 10th and 9” were held between 10" to 27” of March. The school was also the centre for Board Examinations of classes 10” and 12” which extended over the months of March and April. A total of 430 students of class 12" and 572 students of class 10th from schools like DAV Public School, St. Augustine and Mount Egmont School appeared for their examination. BEGINNING OF NEW SESSION The new academic session 2017-2018 was inaugurated on the 28" of March. The special morning assembly, attended by students of classes 4" to 9" and class 12" was graced by the presence of the chief guest and the former principal, Fr. Robert Slattery, S.J. Fr. Slattery, in his address to the gathering, urged all to help to nurture exploring minds. Fr, Rosner too in his speech helped everyone to see the value of living one’s life to the fullest by accepting and learning from the realities of life. Mr. Cyprian Surin and Mr. Debabrata Mitra also familiarized the students with the new Assessment pattern to be followed and the changes in the House System in the new academic year. Verne)