Graduation Nite at Loyola School

UditVani, Jamshedpur : It was time to say good-bye to the Alma mater.

Loyola School on Friday hosted a  Graduation Nite for the outgoing batch of Std. XII students, marking the culmination of their academic journey and the beginning of a new chapter.

The evening was filled with moments of reflection, gratitude and inspiration as the management, teachers, students and their parents gathered to celebrate this milestone.

The event commenced with the “Academic Procession’, a moment of pride, as the graduating students and faculty walked with dignity and honour.

This was followed by the lighting of the traditional lamp, accompanied by a soulful prayer song, symbolizing wisdom and enlightenment.

The Rector of the School, Fr. K.M. Joseph delivered a warm welcome address, setting the tone for the evening by acknowledging the hard work and perseverance of the students.

 The school president then took the stage, sharing an inspiring speech that highlighted the achievements and unity of the graduating class.

A special video presentation captured the journey of the students, bringing back cherished memories of their school years.

The most awaited moment arrived with the distribution of certificates and special awards, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and extracurricular achievements.

Adding a personal touch to the celebration, a parent representative shared heartfelt words, expressing gratitude to the school for shaping the students’ future.

Prayers by representatives of teachers and students invoked the blessings of the Almighty for the graduates as they step into a new phase of life.

The message from the Principal, Fr. Vinod Fernandes , resonated with encouragement and wisdom, emphasizing on Ignatian values of ‘Magis’ and being men and women for others.

The highlight of the evening was the passing the light ceremony, where educators symbolically handed over the flame of knowledge to the students in a candle-lighting ritual, signifying their transition into the world awaiting them.

The ceremony concluded with the School Anthem, uniting everyone in a moment of pride and nostalgia.

Graduation Night for the 2024-2025 batch at Loyola School was a heartfelt and dignified event, leaving an indelible mark on the students as they embark on their future endeavours with confidence and determination.

Sejuti Bose  bagged The AIWC Award for Social Service . The award is given to a student of the outgoing twelfth standard who excels himself or herself in the service of others.

Pragati Gupta got  The Achievement Award which  is given to a student who is consistently persevering and has the courage and the will-power to rule his/her personal life in spite of all odds.

Srishty Murmu  received The Vineet Soni Memorial Congeniality Award. The award is meant for the most cheerful, helpful and enthusiastic student of the outgoing ISC Commerce Stream.

Sadiya Zareen was bestowed with The Allencherry Award  given to a student who is a ‘PERSON FOR OTHERS’. He or she goes out of his or her way to help others and be a source of inspiration for others.

Varija Upadhyay  got The Gyanprakash Trophy for Girls for All Round Excellence in Plus Two  in recognition and encouragement of overall excellence, personality development and achievement among the senior most girl who lives up to the spirit of Loyola.

The T.A. Gabba Award for Man of Principles went to Ritik Kumar. It is an award dedicated to the memory of  T.A. Gabba, an honest, upright and  brave officer  who  laid  down  his  life  to uphold the above ideals, which he acquired during his schooling at Loyola.

Shaurya Vijay Sinha received The  Bhattacharya Pursuit of Excellence Award . It is given for good attendance, good behaviour and steady academic performance.

Aryan Mishra  got The Loyola Award. The award  is given to a student of the senior class who is adjudged an outstanding representative of Loyola for academic excellence, loyalty to the school and participation in school activities.