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St Xavier’s School celeberates its golden jubilee
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LALITPUR, Dec 3 - His Majesty King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Her Majesty Queen Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah graced the Golden Jubilee Ceremony of St. Xavier’s School, at the school premises, Jawalakhel, today. His Royal Highness Prince Nirajan was also present on the occasion.
On the occasion, His Majesty the King awarded ex-students Dr Ashok Baskota, Dr Suddha Rauniyar, Hira Krishna, Garjaman Subba, Bishwojit Thapa, Sher Jung Gurung, Ram Kuseley, Jagatpati Shakya and Krishna Sarki for their contribution to the country. Their Majesties also inspected the school complex.
Speaking at the function, Amod Prasad Upadhyay, Minister for Education and Sports, said the country has achieved a lot in the field of education after the dawn of democracy in 1950. "The literacy rate at that time was only two per cent, which has jumped up to 53 per cent now," he said. He also appreciated the contribution made by St. Xavier’s in the education sector of the country.
Addressing the ceremony, Fr Lawrence Maniyar, Principal of the School, said the students are made to involve in various social and cultural activities apart from the regular studies.
Former chief of St Xavier’s College and former teacher of the School Fr Charlie Law said, "Today, many praised the quality and creativity of St Xavier’s. I would hope that these educational assets would slowly move out to all the village schools of Nepal." Fr Law had entered into the St Xavier’s in 1958 as a teacher.
Rector of the School Fr Casper Miller also addressed the function, which was attended by ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, politicians, journalists, ex-students, students and their parents.
On the occasion Minister Upadhyay also informed that there are 5.5 million students currently in 37,400 schools, five universities, 219 colleges throughout the country. He also urged the civil society’s involvement in the field of education.
The school children performed the National Anthem and staged an opera titled Asatoma Sadgamaya which was graced by the Royal Couple and other guests.
The Jesuit Educational Institution was started by Fr Marshal D Moran in 1951, by establishing a Primary wing in Godavari, during the reign of Late King Tribhuvan. Then, the school was extended to Jawalakhel in 1954 and St. Xavier’s College was initiated in 1988. Almost 2,000 students have gaduated from the school so far. Currently, there are almost 2,000 students studying in all St. Xavier’s Schools throughout the country. Except two schools and one college in the valley, there are two St. Xavier’s Schools in Jhapa district.
The participation of students from various sections of the society is increasing in the school now with the introduction of co-education and day scholars in Godavari.
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