Students honoured for sporting achievements at Loyola ceremony

Patna: Loyola High School’s Sports Academy honoured students for their achievements in various sports during its sports closing ceremony. Those, who participated in football, basketball, table tennis, badminton and cricket, were felicitated with certificates in recognition of their dedication, hard work and sportsmanship.

Vice-principal Rev Bro Arogyam addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of discipline, teamwork and perseverance in sports as well as in life. The event was attended by principal Rev Bro Johnson V George, sports coordinator Kaushlendra Kumar and all sports coaches. The ceremony celebrated the talent and sustained effort of students throughout the sports season.

Orientation programme: Don Bosco Academy organised an orientation programme for Class IV students. The programme was inaugurated with the lighting of a traditional lamp by school director Alfred DG Rosario, principal Mary Alphonsa and vice-principal Eric De John Rosario.

Parents, students and teachers of the academy attended the event. The programme began with a welcome song by students, following which the principal and vice-principal introduced teachers and informed students about school rules and regulations. The children appeared delighted as they explored the playground and open campus, met their new teachers and sought their blessings.

Pre-placement talk: The department of political science, AN College, Patna, in collaboration with the PPU placement cell and Gandhi Fellowship, organised a pre-placement talk on Thursday. Nasir Hassan from Gandhi Fellowship briefed students about the 23-month experiential fellowship programme, which focuses on building self, system and society, and encouraged them to work with communities and government systems to address complex social challenges.

Principal Prof Rekha Rani appreciated the initiative and urged students to take part in such fellowships to develop leadership skills, social commitment and a deeper understanding of governance and community issues. The programme was chaired by Prof Binod Kumar Jha and coordinated by Mukesh Kumar Jha, and was attended by a large number of students and faculty members.