Loyola School hosted the much awaited Inter School Fest Azionare, an exhilarating extravaganza of talent and competition on 16th September 2023. Around 410 enthusiastic students of Stds. 8 to 12 from 12 prominent city schools participated in 12 different events, both on and off line. Azionare, an Italian term, meaning to activate aims, to provide youngsters with a platform in order to face the challenges beyond the protected boundaries of school. This year, the fest embraced the theme of "Indian History" with SDGs  of the United Nations as goals.

The programme began with the traditional ceremony of lightning the lamp followed by the welcome address by Fr. Vinod Fernandes, Principal, Loyola School. Fr. V. Kuruvilla, the director of the Education Resource Centre ERC, Jamshedpur, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. This was followed by a welcome song and a dance, after which Fr. Kuruvilla was felicited by Rector Fr.K.M.Joseph.He then addressed the students and declared Azionare 2023 open .

 

An array of exciting and innovative competitions were organized with the aim of developing talents and instilling confidence in students.6 off - stage events  included Ateet(B/ W Photography), Tarksidh Sangram (Maths), Manochitra Manthan ( canvas painting), Aalokik Kalam ( creative writing), Udyanee (entrepreneurship)  and Kurukshetra (Gaming). On stage events included T.P.SQ ( General Science Quiz), Battle of Minds ( General Quiz), Natyanjali ( Dance), Lakshya ( Band ), Drishtikon ( Ramp)  and Hasya Kshanika ( Hindi Satire).

 

The Chief Guest for the closing ceremony was Mrs.Nirmala Kumari Barelia,the District Education Officer of East Singbhum, who gave away the prizes. Little Flower School  was declared the Overall Champions of Azionare 2023, winning most of the on and off stage events.The school winning the Runners - Up trophy was  Carmel Junior College. Sacred Heart Convent School won the famous Thomas Paul Science Quiz .This quiz started 30 years back in memory of the Science Teacher of Loyola School, Sir Paul Thomas..The most disciplined school award was bagged by Rajendra Vidyalaya, the most innovative school being  Sacred Heart Convent and the rising star award  went to Loyola School,Telco .

 

On this occasion,Mrs. Nirmal Kumari Barelia  congratulated all the participating teams and remarked that this event is an opportunity for them to showcase their ingenuity, intellect and potential and at the same time inspire others with their unique abilities. Ms.Jayanthi Sheshadri,Vice- Principal, proposed the vote of thanks which was followed by the National Anthem.