The 65^th Annual Prize Nite for the Junior Section of Loyola School for the Academic year 2023 -2024, held on 27^th April, 2024 was a formal ceremony felicitating those students who endeavoured to achieve and managed to outshine in every sphere of school life.This year   228 students were awarded prizes under various categories.

The students, smartly dressed in their uniforms, assembled for the ceremonial procession and took their seats.The programme commenced with a short welcome address by Ms Ritu Asthana. Thereafter, the Lord’s presence was invoked and His blessings were sought by a beautiful prayer by our Rev .Fr .Rector K M Joseph and a prayer song sung by the Junior Section choir. A soulful prayer dance performed by the students of Std  3 and 4      and another vivacious dance performance was given by the students of Std 4 and 5.               .

The honours for the prize distribution were done by the Rector,Fr K M Joseph, the Principal, Fr Vinod Fernandes,the Principal of Loyola Hindi Project School , Fr Pancras Anthony ,Ex-Principals of Loyola School , Fr Pius Fernandes & Fr Victor Misquith , The Treasurer,Fr Gerald Ravi D’souza ,Vice Principals, Ms Jayanthi Sheshadri & Ms Vineeta F Ekka,Retiring  teachers Tr Rina Sinha & Tr Jyotsana Ajmani.

This year,the awards at the Junior level fell into 5 categories .The OUTSTANDING AWARD was given to a student of each section for their exceptional performance in every aspect of school life. The ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD was conferred upon two students of each section of a class who demonstrated remarkable ability to excel in scholastic activities.The STUDENT FOR OTHERS AWARD was also given to two students from each section of every class to those who showed exemplary concern for others and at the same time were well rounded students. The BRAVING ALL ODDS AWARD was given  to those who persevered and had risen despite all adversities.

The students were awarded Rolling Trophies, Certificates and Cash Prizes for their exceptional performance in various co-curricular activities under the category of the SPECIAL AWARD

The CHITRAJEET GHOSH and S.P DUBEY MEMORIAL AWARDS, which are inarguably the most coveted at the Junior School level.These are awarded to recognize two students of the senior most class who exemplify academic excellence and character, diligence and has a heart for learning and yearns for spiritual fulfillment.They are the actual representatives of Loyola School who manifest qualities of  leadership by selfless service.The Principal took great pride and honour in giving away the CHITRAJEET GHOSH MEMORIAL TROPHY  to ADWIK AGARWAL of 5B  and the S.P DUBEY TROPHY to ANGELICA BHAMRA OF 5B.

A congratulatory message was delivered by the Principal Fr Vinod Fernandes ,when he humbly  thanked all the stakeholders of Loyola School for their dedication in taking it to the next highest level of excellence.He expressed his strong desire to see all the young achievers to be human

beings with good values. A formal vote of thanks was given by the Vice Principal of the Junior Section,Tr Vineeta F Ekka as the event concluded with  the National Anthem.