Mar 3, 2023
An assembly was held on the festival of Holi on 3rd March 2023 by the boys of Std 1A in the school quadrangle. The story of Holi was enacted by the boys to show the victory of good over evil. The boys brought out the importance of how it is celebrated by applying colours on each other and sharing sweets. A dance was also performed. The assembly ended by telling the students how to play safe Holi by using organic colours and not to waste water. Children enjoyed the assembly.
Teacher in charge
Ms Lovelina Miranda
Feb 17, 2023
Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti was celebrated at St. Xavier’s High School on 17 February 2023 to honour and respect the great king, warrior and founder of the Maratha kingdom, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The students of Class III B put up a special assembly on Shivaji Jayanti throwing light on the birth, childhood and achievements of Shivaji Maharaj, and the great values that helped him build a strong and mighty empire.
The students were dressed in colourful costumes as Shivaji Maharaj, Jijabai, Shahaji Raje, Afzalkhan and the Mavlas. They enacted a short skit on the birth and life of Shivaji and his victory at Pratapgad over the mighty Mughul Sardar, Afzalkhan. Students were full of enthusiasm as they performed. A beautiful dance performance on the track ‘Shivba’ added to the joyful spirit.
The ‘Rajyageet’ was played in conclusion to remember the great Maratha, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 393rd birth anniversary.
JAI MAHARASHTRA!
Teacher in-charge,
Sunita Ferrao
Feb 10, 2023
The Speech Competition for Standards III and IV was held on 10th February, 2023.
The topics for Standard III were as follows:
- What Happiness Means to Me
- Things I Learned in the Lockdown
- If I Could Talk to Animals
The topics for Standard IV were as follows-
- Climate Change – The Biggest Threat
- Books – Our Best Friends
- If I Could Change One Thing About the World
Four students from each class were selected for the Elimination Rounds. Two students from each class were further selected for the Final Round.
The students delivered the speeches well, using good voice modulation, actions and expressions. The content of their speech was meaningful and insightful.
Three winners were selected from each standard.
Teachers in-charge,
Maria D’Souza
Quincy Desai
Feb 2, 2023
The Feast of Saint John de Brito was celebrated on 2 February 2023 in our school.
During the morning assembly, a brief description of the life of St.John de Brito, the work done by him in India, and the significance of him being called the Red Sand Saint was shared with the students. This was followed by a prayer which was read by the Brito house Captain asking God to guide the students to live holy and devoted lives like Saint de Brito. The Head Boy then explained to the students the message one can learn from the life of St. Brito.
The class teachers showed the students a PowerPoint presentation on the life of Saint John de Brito in class.
The Notice Board was decorated with a beautiful picture of St.John de Brito wishing all the students a happy feast.
Teachers in-charge,
Maria D’Souza
Cecilia Gracias
Genevieve Ribeiro