Patna: Loyola Montessori School celebrated Graduation Day for its Montessori-II students on Sunday. Rev Fr Joseph Raj, principal of St Mary’s Academy, Patna, was the chief guest at the function. The programme was presided over by principal Rev Bro Johnson V George and vice-principal Rev Bro Aogyam. The event marked the children’s first milestone in primary education. Certificates were awarded, and the chief guest urged discipline, hard work, and self-confidence for a bright future.Annual DayXavier University, Patna, celebrated its Annual Day 2026 with great enthusiasm at Kalam Hall. N K Agrawal, director of higher education, govt of Bihar, was the chief guest on this occasion. The ceremony began with the arrival of guests, university anthem, and a traditional lamp-lighting ritual. Guests of honour at the function were: Fr A Christu Savarirajan, principal of St Michael’s High School Patna; chancellor Fr Vimal Kishore; rector Rev Fr Joseph Sebastian; vice-chancellor Rev Fr Martin Poras; and registrar Fr Sherry George.Fr Poras presented the annual report, highlighting key achievements of 2025-2026 and the university’s commitment to student-centred learning, innovation, and Jesuit values of excellence, service, and integrity. Chancellor Fr Vimal offered reflections on leadership, humility, and education’s transformative power.In his keynote address, Agrawal emphasised innovation, research, and ethical responsibility in higher education. Fr Christu stressed transformative education integrating technology and creativity. The guests felicitated outstanding students, with Ankita Singh (BBA IB) receiving the ‘Student of the Year’ award, alongside honours for excellence, inspiration, Samvedna, and best club. The cultural programme featured a prayer dance, “Rhythm of Devotion”, a group song, “Empathy: The Language of the Heart”, and a mime, “Ethics in the Era of AI”.Dawat-e-iftaarUnder the leadership of chairman Ravindra Kumar Rathore, G D Goenka Public School, Gaya, organised a special Dawat-e-iftaar gathering on the school campus. The event filled Muslim brothers and sisters with joy while beautifully reinforcing the spirit of oneness, brotherhood, and cultural harmony among all. Rathore, an educationist and philanthropist, said school is a sacred space that nurtures togetherness beyond all differences. The gathering brought together parents, students, teachers, and guests to celebrate the values of Ramzan.The programme highlighted the essence of Ramzan—fasting, self-discipline, gratitude, and empathy for the less fortunate.
