Navratri Celebration

The Navratri celebration at St. Francis School in Jamnagar for Std. 5th to 12^th was held on October 14th, 2023. It was a vibrant and joyous event. Students, adorned in colorful traditional attire, participated in various types of folk and traditional dances, showcasing their enthusiasm and talent. Teachers played a pivotal role in organizing and guiding the students, fostering a sense of cultural appreciation. The festive spirit and cultural exchange created a memorable experience for both students and teachers alike. The winners were given special prizes at the end of the programme. 

Teacher's Day

Teacher's Day was celebrated on 5th of September 2023. Students expressed their love and respect for the teachers by conducting various programmes. Teachers had an excusive programme and lunch.

Investiture Ceremony

Investiture Ceremony of the academic year 2022-23 was held on 07^th July during the school assembly. The student council; the prefects, house captains and vice captains were honoured with badges and name sashes which is part of investing them with their responsibilities and rights.

Seminar By Regional Science Center

A seminar was conducted by the Regional Science Center Dhrol on 23rd June Friday. Students of std. 7,8 and 9 attended the programme.

Faculty Improvement Programme

A seminar for the teaching staff of the school was conducted on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2023. The resource person was Jos Jibrel. All the staff were enriched by attending the seminar.

International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day was celebrated with vigor and enthusiasm in St. Francis School Jamnagar. Mr. Ashish Vasani sir led the students with some useful asanas

World Environment Day

On the occasion of The World Environment Day there was a tree plantation programme conducted in the school under the leadership of NCC students. 

Best ANO of Naval NCC, Jamnagar

Second Officer Mital Shah, ANO of the NCC unit in our school attended All India Nau Sainik Camp at Vishakhapatnam in September, 2022.  She was awarded the best ANO of Jamnagar Zone (out of 300 schools) by 8 Gujarat Naval Unit, NCC Jamnagar on 15 March 2023.

Republic Day Camp 2023

Aditya Samani, one of our NCC Cadets from Class 9 A participated in the ‘Republic Day Camp’ (RDC) 2023 at Delhi. This great achievement was recognised with an award by NCC Group Commander, Jamnagar and honouring him at the award day function of the school.

 The school feels proud of you - Hearty Congratulations on your achievement and wish you all success in life!

Farewell to Mrs. Jayshree Thakkar

Mrs. Jayshree Thakkar, who was part of the institution for the last 19 years was given a farewell in the presence of her family members on 25^th March, 2023. The warmth, sincerity, commitment, enthusiasm, dedication and motherly concern for the students were remembered on this day. St. Francis Family wish you a happy and healthy retired life.

Second Home to Alma Mater

Students of Std. XII were given farewell on 17th February. Students of Std. XI arranged a beautiful and short programme, recalling the memories of the outgoing Students. The management, teachers, and juniors blessed them with good wishes and prayers. Very soon, the school, which was their second home, is going to become their Alma Mater.

Annual Sports Day 2022-23

Annual Sports Day of the Academic Year 2022-23 was held on 11^th February, Saturday. Fr. George Joseph CMI, Principal of St. Xavier’s School, Jamnagar hoisted the school flag and took the salute of the march past and Fr. Saji Mathew, our principal opened the sports meet. The students of four houses competed in different items like Relay Race, High Jump, Long Jump, Cycle Slow Race, Tug of War, 100 -200-400-meter race etc. The winners were awarded medals and certificates.

Sports Day: K.G. - IV

The Sports Day of K.G to Std IV students was conducted on 3 & 4^th February, 2023. The little ones were seen with a lot of enthusiasm and spirit.

Vigyan Ratn Award

Yog Jatin Dhruve (class 7 A) and Khushal Rahul Joshi (class 7 B) of our school, attended & completed the Maths-Science Activity Course of one year organised by Sri M.D. Mehta District Science Centre, Dhrol (Jamnagar). They participated in all the practical activities conducted by the centre during the year 2022-23 and actively participated in the 'Science Maths Experiments Program' (district level) held on 28th February, 2023. They presented their experiments to the ISRO scientists and they have been awarded 'Vigyan Ratn Award.'

Motivation Seminar

A   seminar on behavior, psychology, and academics was conducted for the students of high school on 25th February. The seminar was resourced by Mr. Hardik Trivedi. The session included the use of technology and its effects on behavior and study.

International Cultural Jamboree

It is a matter of joy and pride for the school that 2 of our Guides – Megha Gopiyani and Jiya Joshi and & 2 Scouts – Kishan Joshi, Kunal Gupta along with 2 of our teachers, Guide Captain Ms. Mital Shah and Mr. Sidharth Mehtha attended the First International Scout Jamboree Organised by Alvas Education Foundation at Mangalore (Karnataka) from 21^st December – 27th December 2022. They took part in different cultural, art and craft activities. It was a great learning experience for them. Both Scouts and Guides and the in-charge teachers are awarded with certificate for the successful completion of the camp activities.

Pariksha Pe Churcha

A live streaming of ‘Pariksha Pe Churcha’ – (Prime Minister’s interaction with the students in connection with the upcoming board exams) was held in the school on 27 January, 2023. Students of Std IX – XII watched the live telecast in the library and classrooms. 

Republic Day 2023

74^th Republic Day of our nation was observed in the school with great feelings of patriotism and honour for the Constitution of our country. The Principal and Staff of St. Xavier’s School joined us for the flag hoisting ceremony at 8.30 am. Colonel Manish Malhotra hoisted the National Flag and gave a Republic Day Message, in which he reminded the students of their duty to be responsible citizens in taking our nation to heights. The celebrations were solemnised with the parade conducted by the NCC, Scout & Guide students and the display depicting the theme ‘Diversity of Culture’. The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by a cultural fiesta by the blue house at the school auditorium.

National Voters' Day - 2023

In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the democratic process of our nation, 13^th National Voters’ Day was Celebrated in the School on 25^th January, 2023. Considering the theme for this year’s celebrations ‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure’, all the staff members of the institution made an oath on fulfilling their duty of voting for the nation.

Science-Maths Exhibition 2023

Students of our school participated in the district level ‘Maths-Science and Environment Exhibition’ organised by GCERT Gandhinagar and DEO Jamnagar at G.M. Patil Girls School, Dhrol on 3^rd and 4^th January, 2023. Two of our projects selected in the exhibition held at Dayanand Girls School, Jamnagar were presented in the Exhibition. The participant students were awarded with certificates and gifts. Congratulations to the students who participated and the Science Teachers, Jayshree Thakar, Arti Jaiswal, and Smitha Kashiv who prepared them.

Mastero Athletic Championships

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic, it needs sweat, determination and hard work. St. Francis School is extremely happy about one of its staff Ashish Vasani who participated and won medals in 8^th State ‘Mastero Athletics Championship’ (age category 35-40) held on 10^th and 11^th December at Nadiad. He secured, second prize with Silver Medal in 1500, 5000-meter race and 3^rd prize with Bronze Medal in Long Jump.

He has also participated and secured medal and Certificate in a 42 Km Marathon held at Ahmedabad on 27/11/2022 by Adani Foundation, 21 Km Marathon held at Porbandar on 13/11/2022 and 10 Km Marathon held on Navy Day held at Jamnagar, Lakhota Lake on 2/11/2022.

Congratulations dear Sir for the hard work and dedication you have invested to achieve these results.

Christmas 2023

Christmas was celebrated with great joy. The Yellow house presented a colourful program that everyone enjoyed. Fr. Joseph Kattakayam the Parish Priest of Jamnagar was the chief guest. Fr. Cyriac the Manager presided over the whole program. At the end Santa gave gift to the lucky ones.

Science-Maths Exhibition

14 of our high school students from both English medium and Gujarati Medium participated in the Maths, Science & Environment Exhibition based the theme – “Technology & Toys” organised by Sri Dayanand Girls School, Jamnagar held on 6^th December, 2022. The student participants were awarded with certificates and the teachers who guided them were awarded with certificates and a set of books.

Drawing Competition @ Valsura

Students of our school participated in the inter school Drawing Competition held at INS Valsura as part of the Navy Week Celebrations. Kyor Meetsinh of Std. VII B secured Second Prize in Category II (Std. V – VIII). Hearty Congratulations Meetsinh and all the participants of this event. 

Jan Jagruti Abhiyan

A Drawing Competition was held in the school as part of the Jan Jagruti Abhiyan on 25^th November with the aim of promoting awareness about our duty of voting for a better nation. Students participated in a large number to exhibit their skills in painting and drawing.

Vote Awareness Program

The students of our school organised a rally on 17/11/22, Thursday to create awareness about the need of making use of our Right to Vote. The students under the leadership of NCC Cadets went out to the streets of Jamnagar city with banners and placards spreading awareness about the importance of Voting. Some of our teachers also accompanied students under the leadership of Ms. Mital Shah, in charge of NCC.

Visit to Science City, Ahmedabad

51 students of the school from Std. IX & X made a visit to Science City, Ahmedabad on 16^th November under the guidance of our Science Teachers - Bakul Vara, Jayshree Thakkar, and Smitha Kashiv. The Visit aimed at enhancing the urge for learning new things in the area of Science and Technology and motivating children to be creative in their life.

National Education Day

National Education Day was celebrated by the NCC Unit of our school on 10^th November to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India. With the aim of spreading the importance of Education in the minds of students and public, they organised a rally, debate, speech and drawing competitions for the NCC Cadets of our school.

Most Active School Award

Our teachers, Jayshree Thakar, Smita Kashiv and Arti Jayswal were awarded ‘The Most Active Teachers Award’ by the District Science Centre, Dhrol for their active participation in all the activities organised at the centre. Adding more joy to the situation, our school also was awarded ‘The Most Active School Award’ on the occasion.

Diwali Celebration

Award from MDMC, Dhrol

One of our students, Yog Dhruve of 7 A has successfully completed a Child Scientist Course at MDMC, Dhrol. He was awarded a trophy for the same. He has also received Certificate of Appreciation for the Summer Camp on Intellectual Property rights during Science Festival and for his active participation in the science activities at the Centre. He was felicitated during the Diwali Celebrations held on 20/10/2022.

Awareness Programme on POCSO

School Organised an awareness programme about POCSO (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Bill) on 17-10-2022, Monday for the students of STD IX to XII in collaboration with Gujarat State Legal Services Authority. This seminar was organised as part of the “Comprehensive outreach and awareness programme for young boys and girls of Secondary, Higher Secondary and College Education with respect to various facets of POCSO Act”. The sessions were guided by Mr. R.A. Pathan (Principal – DDN College, Jamnagar), Ms. Komal Bhatt (Advocate), Ms. Nishita Gondaliya (Para Legal Volunteer).

National Level Painting

Our school participated in the National Level Drawing-Painting Contest Organised by ‘Kalabharti Child Art Development Institute’, Pune in the month of July. Students from Standard 1 to 9 participated in the contest in large numbers and the following students secured gold medals;

Vadoliya Maitri (IX D), Dhoria Kartik (VII B),  Akritu Bauddh (IV B), Shreya Dada (VI D), Ayushiba Jadeja (VIII B), Mudrika Barvadiya (III B), Trisha Katariya (VI A), Rabadiya (V C), Krisha (II C), Parisha (I A).

Hearty congratulations to all the participants and Pratixa Joshi our Art teacher who coordinated it successfully.

Sakriy Shala Award

Our school is awarded with ‘Sakriy Shala Award’ in the National Children’s Science Congress: 2022-23 held on 1^st October 2022, Saturday at District Science Centre, Dhrol. 20 students of our school presented 10 projects in the event under the guidance of our science teachers Smita Kashiv, Arti Jayswal, and Jayshree Thaker. The teachers were awarded with ‘Sakriy Shikshak’ Award. 

Teachers' Day Celebration

Teachers’ Day was celebrated in the school on 5^th September to honour and respect the hard work put in by the teachers in the development of the children. The day was solemnized with programmes conducted by the students and teachers. Students under the leadership of the School Prefect played the roles of the teachers and student teachers engaged the classes for the day. Fr. Cyriac, the manager presided over the special programme and games arranged by Red House exclusively for the teachers. In his address he appreciated the hardwork and efforts taken by the teachers during the online class for last two years. He reminded the teachers to play parental role in their teaching profession to be effective in their teaching.  

Independence Day Celebration

With full of zeal and patriotism 75^th Independence Day was celebrated on 15^th August. Lieutenant Commander Ishan Chaturvedi was the chief guest of the day. In his address to the students, he emphasized the need of patriotism and serving the nation through Navy, Air Force and Army. Red House arranged beautiful cultural fiesta which rejuvenated the patriotic feelings of the students. 

Tiranga Rally

In solidarity with our nation which celebrated the 75^th Independence Day, ‘Tiranga Rally’ was organised a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, by NCC cadets of our school, under the leadership of Mis. Mital Shah, on 13^th August. The rally started with the flag of ceremony by Fr. Saji Mathew CMI, the principal and proceeded to the streets of Jamnagar and concluded in the school campus. Our former students Dr. Jaimin Adani – ENT Specialist, Dr. Hitarth Raja – Psychologist, Vatsal Ranodiya – Western Railways, and Nirav Chudasama – ICICI Bank added colour to the occasion with their active participation in the rally.

Medical Check Up

In collaboration with Gujarat Health Department a medical camp was conducted for all the students of the school. The students from STD I to XII were examined and guided by the expert team from JMC under the leadership of Dr. Alpesh Pandya.

Teachers' Seminar

With the aim of creating awareness about the need of protecting the rights of children and the vulnerable, a seminar was conducted for the staff members on 6^th August.  Fr. Saji Mathew CMI, the Principal engaged the session in which he explained the legal perspectives, pertaining to the protection of children.

Health Awareness Programme

In order to create health awareness and hygiene among girl children, the school organised a seminar for the parents and students of Std 5-12, in which parents in large number participated. The seminar was led by Dr. Nalini Anand from G.G. Hospital Jamnagar.

International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day was commemorated in the school on 21^st June. Mr. Ashish Vasani, one of our staff guided students to perform different Asanas. The celebration of the day, aimed at imparting the message of good health.

Faculty Improvement Programme

The academic year 2022-23 commenced with a two day – Faculty Improvement Programme on 7^th and 8^th June with the goal of enhancing the teaching and learning aptitude of the teaching staff. The session was guided by Dr. Senthil and Mrs. Shubha. from TLC (The Learners Confluence), Bangalore.