In a heartfelt and grandeur-filled farewell, St. Xavier’s High School, Vapi, bid an emotional adieu to the outgoing batch of 2024-2025 for Std. 10 & Std 12. The day was a harmonious blend of nostalgia, joy, and pride, weaving an unforgettable memory for the students and their mentors. The ceremony commenced with class-wise photo session with our beloved Respected Dr. Snehal Pinto, Director of the Ryan Group of Institutions, captured smiles that hid bittersweet emotions. The event commenced with a soulful invocation of divine blessings, as a heartfelt prayer resonated through the gathering, setting a tone of serenity and reverence. This moment was followed by a heartfelt Bible reading that filled everyone with wisdom and hope, accompanied by a special prayer that uplifted spirits, enveloping the atmosphere with grace and profound gratitude A prayer song, beautifully performed by the students of Std. 9, added a special touch to the occasion. Their heartfelt performance radiated a message of hope, joy, and togetherness, leaving the audience spellbound.
The event embraced diversity through a distinctive multilingual speech in Hindi, Gujarati, English and Spanish. The outgoing students expressed their love and admiration by presenting handcrafted welcome cards, potted saplings symbolizing growth, and personalized mementos—a gesture brimming with gratitude and reverence to our Respected Director Dr Snehal Pinto
A mesmerizing welcome dance set the stage alight and kept the atmosphere lively. The highlight of the event was a heart touching video on ‘Father’s Love,’ which beautifully captured the essence of unwavering faith and courage. Following this, Dr. Snehal Pinto delivered a soul-stirring address, offering profound words of wisdom and inspiration. Her heartfelt prayer for the students set to appear for their board examinations resonated deeply, motivating them to step into the future with confidence, purpose, and strength.
The farewell took an emotional turn as students shared heartfelt anecdotes, brimming with gratitude for the life-changing experiences at St. Xavier’s. The award ceremony added a dazzling touch, recognizing talents across academics, sports, music, oratory etc. The coveted Ryan Prince and Princess titles crowned the celebration, showcasing the excellence of the batch. The symbolic candle-passing ceremony left everyone misty-eyed as the outgoing batch of std XII passed their role of responsibilities to the incoming leaders, ensuring the school’s values and legacy would continue to shine. The orchestra’s soulful melodies served as the perfect backdrop, leaving the audience overwhelmed with emotion. The day drew to a close with heartfelt votes of thanks in Gujarati, Hindi, and English, reflecting which was followed by the School Anthem and The National Anthem.
The students were grateful to Respected Chairman Sir Dr. A. F Pinto and Managing Director Madam Dr. Grace Pinto for their blessings and best wishes for Board exam and their journey ahead The Principal of the school Ms. Salma Pathan and all the teachers of the school wishes great luck and success to the students.
