An Appeal from Team BAPSA

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

BAPSA

ST.XAVIER’S BOYS’ ACADEMY PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

40-A, New Marine Lines, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400020.

Email.id: bapsa60@gmail.com    http://www.bapsa.org

AN APPEAL

To all Ex- students of the Academy,

St. XAVIER’S BOYS ACADEMY established in 1957 is run by the Society of Jesus with its motto:

 ‘To Illumine the Darkness and steer the Paths’.

True to its Motto the school has shaped the lives of thousands of students and sent them on a mission of serving the country and its people. Academites are found in every institution of the state and society and are spread across the globe in pristine positions and have scaled amazing heights.

On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of the School we are happy to celebrate this momentous event and mark a milestone in remembrance and gratitude for the sparkling 60 years which has benefited all who have been a part of this hallowed institution.

This event will be celebrated at “The Willingdon Sports Club” On 7^th Jan 2017, Saturday, 7.30 pm onwards. Due to limitations of numbers this is a pre-booked event. Passes will be available from 21^st December 16 from Address given below or from School for Rs. 2000/- per head.

Further we have organized a surprise on the same day in the morning at the school, between 10 am to 12 am. We invite you on a nostalgia tour of the school and visit your old school with your family, “ Back to School.” On 7th Jan 2017.

Team BAPSA intends to bring out a souvenir to commemorate our love for the school, teachers, our Jesuit Principles and Vice Principals and support staff.

2. Your personal / company contribution and logo with the associated contribution (full page, half page, quarter page) must reach the office of CA Chaitanya. C. Dalal, 111 Maker Chambers III, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021 latest by 30^th November 2016 to enable us to publish a memorable souvenir.

The Rates for Advertisement are :                                          

  Front inside:                             Rs.  2,00,000

  Back Inside:                             Rs.  2,00,000

  Full Colour Page:                      Rs.    25,000

  Half Page Colour:                     Rs.    15,000                                                                

  Strips/ Bands:                           Rs.      5,000

All those who contribute to Donations and raffle prizes will get a free acknowledgement,

3. Crossed cheques must be made in favour of the “St, Xaviers’ Boys’ Academy Past Students’ Association”.

Our representative will be in touch with you should you to have the same collected.

Please SMS/call
Mr.C.C.Dalal : 9820122359       

Dr. Kamlesh Desai : 

Cell: 9869460305       

Email: drkamleshdesai5@gmail.com,  dentistryatdoctorhouse@gmail.com

Looking forward to your generous and wholehearted cooperation as always and thanking you in anticipation for your unwavering support and help.

President                                                                                            Secretary

Mr.C.C.Dalal                                                                               Mr.Jayant Yelve

ABC of 1984 - Our Social Service Camp To The Village Of Ambatha

On 30th October, the boys of Social Service left for the village of Ambatha which is about 100 kilometers from Nasik.

On our way, we stopped to see the Ozarkhed Dam. We were told that this dam supplies water to the neighbouring farms through underground pipes. 

We then visited the Khari lift irrigation plant. Here, we were shown a lake and told that from here that the water is pumped to the main irrigation pump. It is from there that the water is pumped to the neighbouring farms at a radius of about 30 to 40 ares. We were then informed that a number of such dams and lift irrigation plants are being constructed for the welfare of the farmers. 

On the outskirts of Ambatha, we visited a boarding school for the Adivasi children of the neighbouring villages. After a swim in a small river nearby, we had lunch. 

We were then given a talk by the Father in charge. He gave us an account of the daily activities of the students living there who went to the school closeby.

The students living in the boarding school were supplied with all their necessities at a low price. There was a room where the students ate and studied together. They were supplied with some reading material during their spare time. They used to go for swims in the river nearby. 

We were told about the discipline maintained by the children. They had to pay a small price for their stationery. due to this, they used to keep these things in a very responsible manner. 

Lastly, we were told that he would be very grateful if we could help the boys in our own small way. He suggested that a newspaper drive or monthly collection would help them a lot.

As we now did not have much time to visit the main village Ambatha we returned to Nasik, thus ending our visit to the village of Ambatha. 

By NIkhil Gandhi 
Std. VIII-1 (1984)
School Captain in 1986
Currently a practicing Doctor in San Diego, CA
Article extracted from the Academy Boys' Chronicle of 1984.