St. Xavier's High School, Kolhapur, is a

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primary and secondary school located in

Kolhapur Kolhapur () is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural a ...

, southern

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. Founded by the

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s in 1957, the English-medium school has been co-educational since 2008. The school admits students from

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till the

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or 10th standard. The school celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2007 and Diamond Jubilee in 2017. It is located on the Kasba-Bavda Road, opposite New Palace grounds. It has three large playgrounds, a basketball court, a library, a computer room, and a fully equipped laboratory.

Traditions

The school is run by the members of the

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in the

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and follows Christian school traditions like morning prayers, annual

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s (3 December for St.

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), and values the Jesuit tradition in education. The school has an inner courtyard which on occasion features synchronized marching by the students. Xavier's has a shield as its emblem, displayed on the chest pocket of the school uniform. It is also on the flag hoisted to the playing of the school anthem on a brass

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every day. The students are divided into four

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– Gold, Blue, Green, and Red – that compete at an annual sports competition, with strong rivalry. The most popular events are a

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and a 2000-metre (500 X 4)

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between the houses. Offerings include arts and crafts, dramatics, singing, music, and elocution. Activities include "gathering" which is an annual social event with theatrical performances by the students, and the annual "leaving parade" for the seniors. The NCC and

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organisations are active in the school, involving many students. In their last two years, all the boys are required to do one hour of social service in the local community each week.

Notable alumni

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physicist *

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Olympic swimmer * Sujit Minchekarmember of Legislative Assembly, Maharashtra State * Nikhil Namitfilm maker and film producer * Satej PatilMinister of State for Home, Rural Development & FDA. Govt. of Maharashtra

Gallery

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References

External links

School Website Alumni Association
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Xavier's School, Kolhapur Jesuit secondary schools in India Jesuit primary schools in India Boys' schools in India High schools and secondary schools in Maharashtra Christian schools in Maharashtra Education in Kolhapur Educational institutions established in 1957 1957 establishments in Bombay State

Traditions

Notable alumni

Gallery

See also

References

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